REI Presents: How To Run 100 Miles

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  • In September 2017, I stepped up to the starting line of the Run Rabbit Run 100 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, alongside my friend Jayson Sime. The race is a 102.9-mile ultramarathon with 20,000 feet of elevation gain, which is no small feat for a couple of guys who don’t know what they’re doing.
    Jayson had talked me into it, and if I were to be completely honest, I’d say we were there to test out his life philosophy, which is basically that you can do anything you dream up, as long as you put in the work and refuse to quit. That ethic has worked for him in almost every other area of life, despite growing up in poverty, one of six children with no father, and dyslexia.
    In the six months leading up to the race, we figured since we weren’t naturally talented runners, the best thing we could do is work hard. So we ran 50- to 70-mile weeks all summer, and went through a full range of feelings: fear, regret, sadness, FOMO, hunger, thirst, exhaustion, pain, and joy. And gluttony, which is not a feeling, but what happens after you run 20 or more miles.
    How did the race go? You can watch our film, How to Run 100 Miles, to find out. No spoilers here.
    Directed and produced by Brendan Leonard
    Co-Directors: Hilary Oliver and Aidan Haley
    Editor: Aidan Haley
    Cinematography: Brendan Leonard and Hilary Oliver
    Animation: Brendan Leonard and Eric Bucy
    Steamboat Springs Unit:
    Director of Photography: Forest Woodward
    Additional Cinematography:
    Aidan Haley, Brody Leven, Syd Jones, Jayson Sime, and Brendan Leonard
    Original Score: Cleod9 Music
    Featured Performers: Ian McLeod, Peter Mulcahy, and Matt Sedivy
    Audio Post Production: Scotty Beam/Cleod9 Music
    “Puppets”
    Performed by Atmosphere
    Written & Produced by Atmosphere
    S. Daley for Upsidedown Heart Music (ASCAP) & A. Davis for Ant Turn That Snare Down (ASCAP)
    Taken from the album When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold
    Used Courtesy of Rhymesayers Entertainment, LLC
    Thanks
    Run Rabbit Run
    U.S. Forest Service
    Meghan Hicks
    Joe and Kathy Leonard
    Cheryl Sime
    Anders Norblom
    Kate Duch
    Paolo Mottola
    Syd Jones and Debi Sule
    Angie Lundstedt
    Brody Leven
    Christian Folk
    Luke Nelson
    Bodie Johnson
    Jessica DiCarlo
    Mr. Rider
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  • @timdion7834
    @timdion7834 Před 5 lety +1390

    “No s#%t, I had to run 1,200 miles before the race even started.”
    Best quote

  • @zacharywhitney6957
    @zacharywhitney6957 Před 6 lety +4181

    How to Run a 100 Miles: Have a best friend that is basically a super hero

    • @katchmeifyoucan1131
      @katchmeifyoucan1131 Před 5 lety +27

      I wish I could find a friend like him!!!

    • @danpt2000
      @danpt2000 Před 5 lety +57

      And also have people tell you , you can't do shit all your life, and proving them wrong, time and again.

    • @lukasg9689
      @lukasg9689 Před 4 lety

      Katchme Ifyoucan call me

    • @mikemeetstec
      @mikemeetstec Před 4 lety

      @@danpt2000 that's too #babe Ruth

    • @alwaysuseless
      @alwaysuseless Před 4 lety +32

      Hard to type at the end, when you can't see the screen for crying. I'm glad I don't have DELXISYA 4:25. Funniest point: 2:59 "Because I love suffering and running with your ugly ass."-What a great video! I run a 50K race once a year. After seeing this, I'm doing 50 miles next year. That might be 20% as hard as 100. I'm 75 but in great shape. For 100 miles, a really good running friend would help.

  • @katechaste
    @katechaste Před 4 lety +932

    "I hate mountains, I hate running, and I hate this f*cking sandwich" 😂

    • @josephnunez9427
      @josephnunez9427 Před 4 lety +4

      kate chaste best part😂

    • @katechaste
      @katechaste Před 4 lety +7

      @@josephnunez9427 The best part here is your comment reminding me this video exists so I can watch it all over again 😂

    • @josephnunez9427
      @josephnunez9427 Před 4 lety +1

      kate chaste such an inspiring video!

    • @stickyprickle
      @stickyprickle Před 4 lety +3

      23:00 it’s a great comment, it will definitely inspire me when I’m next suffering and thinking of quitting!

    • @THEMASTER26
      @THEMASTER26 Před 3 lety +1

      Hahahah

  • @EvilNeonETC
    @EvilNeonETC Před 5 lety +2279

    I came expecting a tutorial... I did not expect a story of a man and his hero working to fight 'till the end. Beautiful.

    • @Nick-ne5bq
      @Nick-ne5bq Před 4 lety +1

      Same here

    • @stevedelcid6101
      @stevedelcid6101 Před 4 lety +1

      Same here.

    • @prantanilbhowmick1070
      @prantanilbhowmick1070 Před 4 lety +2

      No tutorial for an uktra

    • @BennyH11
      @BennyH11 Před 4 lety +6

      I came expecting a tutorial. I left disappointed

    • @victoriawarren
      @victoriawarren Před 3 lety +23

      @@BennyH11 I am sure there are other tutorials, but if you were disappointed by this awesome tale of 2 friends, completing an unbelievably hard task, together... That makes me sad for you. It was a beautiful film.

  • @aj339
    @aj339 Před 5 lety +2423

    The camera man is the legend here

    • @dannielh366
      @dannielh366 Před 5 lety +44

      PISHBALL MANONG fr had to run this with them😂😂

    • @Dankptv
      @Dankptv Před 5 lety +83

      I think he was on a bike for most parts but still. Crazy stuff

    • @VideoNozoki
      @VideoNozoki Před 5 lety +41

      @@dannielh366 and BACKWARDS & SIDEWAYS most of the time.
      Then run ahead to the next checkpoint, to set up for their arrival/eating shots.

    • @thenoobhouse2232
      @thenoobhouse2232 Před 4 lety

      1st reply in October

    • @nateh7674
      @nateh7674 Před 4 lety +1

      @@thenoobhouse2232 1st reply in december

  • @oh_goliath
    @oh_goliath Před 3 lety +546

    You know what this taught me? I need better friends.

    • @JJ-pp6tz
      @JJ-pp6tz Před 3 lety +7

      Same

    • @melissaperez6263
      @melissaperez6263 Před 3 lety +5

      YOU AND ME BOTH!

    • @pentachronic
      @pentachronic Před 2 lety +4

      Likewise. Friends who want to run!!!

    • @eviehawke
      @eviehawke Před 2 lety +2

      same.

    • @Kelly_Ben
      @Kelly_Ben Před 2 lety +3

      Get yourself to an "easy" flat 50k ultra and you'll make some!! I've made new friends at every 50k I've run, and they're all incredibly supportive, motivating, and encouraging! (And just that little bit crazy that I love. )

  • @paulperetti7889
    @paulperetti7889 Před 3 lety +489

    I started running at 52 after I finished my last round of chemotherapy. Anything is possible

    • @scc5920
      @scc5920 Před 3 lety +8

      You sir, are an inspiration.

    • @paulperetti7889
      @paulperetti7889 Před 3 lety +21

      @@scc5920 thank you. 68 now still running

    • @bro7269
      @bro7269 Před 2 lety +10

      Keep going man! I started at 53. I’m 55 now and training for my first triathlon next month (Sep 2021). There is no quitting, only finishing!

    • @luisc7291
      @luisc7291 Před 2 lety

      W

    • @RudyLouieTayong
      @RudyLouieTayong Před 2 lety +1

      run for ever

  • @bug3ater1
    @bug3ater1 Před 4 lety +79

    This and Billy Yang’s video inspired me to get into trail running and shoot for a 100 miler someday. The first I watched these were a year ago. I’ve been running 4 - 5 times a week, increasing the total weekly distance every week. I’ve since lost 90 lbs. Two weeks ago, I ran my first 100 miler: Headlands Hundred. I finished and I’m still glowing two weeks later. Look up James Marinas on Strava. That’s me.

  • @vessela84
    @vessela84 Před 5 lety +1839

    First rule of running:
    "Eventually, you'll probably have to poop somewhere you don't want to"

    • @dutchybag
      @dutchybag Před 5 lety +81

      Just last week I had to kick down a door of an long abandoned uhaul to take a dump

    • @rusk17
      @rusk17 Před 5 lety +25

      @@dutchybag 😳

    • @97musicaddict
      @97musicaddict Před 5 lety +15

      @@dutchybag best comment I've read in awhile thanks for sharing 😂💪

    • @thestoebz
      @thestoebz Před 4 lety +9

      Oh I've had to do that on MUCH shorter runs than 100 miles

    • @se9865
      @se9865 Před 4 lety +24

      That's true even if you're only doing 3 miles in the suburbs. Know where all the McDonald's are.

  • @LaurenKraft
    @LaurenKraft Před 6 lety +776

    "When your friend is also your hero" This one really cut me to my core. sniff sniff.

    • @craigrbrown
      @craigrbrown Před 5 lety +1

      i agree...when they finished too just felt so epic.

    • @halbertwalston
      @halbertwalston Před 5 lety +1

      That got me, too. I had to go back and hear it again.

    • @Piedpiper80
      @Piedpiper80 Před 4 lety +2

      Sniff sniff let’s do some lines

    • @sam_metal
      @sam_metal Před 4 lety

  • @NexusTorch
    @NexusTorch Před 3 lety +369

    I return to this documentary every few months to remind myself why I run. It's the single greatest source of motivation I've hit, thanks for putting it together!

    • @MrMartinkline
      @MrMartinkline Před 2 lety +1

      Well said! Just amazing

    • @cbitguru
      @cbitguru Před 2 lety +1

      Same!

    • @sasanach8
      @sasanach8 Před rokem +1

      i agree im about to do my first 100 miler this is great inspiration

    • @molewnik
      @molewnik Před 7 měsíci +1

      Same.

  • @brandon112ify
    @brandon112ify Před 5 lety +489

    I’ve watched this ATLEAST 5 or 6 times.. you have finally motivated me to change my life. Extremely addicted alcoholic who’s now looking to run every single time he craves alcohol. Thanks for the push. I’ll be signing up for 100 milers in no time ;)

  • @janewiseman
    @janewiseman Před 6 lety +855

    Got a little trail dust in my eye....

  • @mayankboob279
    @mayankboob279 Před 5 lety +572

    This is the Buddy film we didn't know we need.

    • @MyDemon32
      @MyDemon32 Před 4 lety +1

      @@mob.9810 Send sharengan

    • @SomeHobo7
      @SomeHobo7 Před 3 lety +1

      It’s basically Mark Walburg and John Hamm

  • @jamestomkins6522
    @jamestomkins6522 Před 4 lety +352

    I get a chuckle from all the comments about how they didn’t “run” 100 miles. I’d wager most of these comments are from people that don’t have 100 mile races under their belts

    • @mattyjay1711
      @mattyjay1711 Před 3 lety +69

      I'd wager most of those people who make those comments struggle running 1 mile.

    • @fitnessfrank83
      @fitnessfrank83 Před 3 lety +6

      Frank didnt run 100 miles he runs 148...

    • @suchasreallife
      @suchasreallife Před 3 lety +1

      Matthew Jio and that’s a problem because? You can’t comment on this video unless you’ve run 100 miles lol

    • @fitnessfrank83
      @fitnessfrank83 Před 3 lety

      @@suchasreallife just PUMP and dump

    • @jamestomkins6522
      @jamestomkins6522 Před 3 lety +11

      Suchasreallife it’s not that you can’t comment but it certainly gives perspective if you’ve done “runs” or should we say foot races of 50 or more miles

  • @Penguin_of_Death
    @Penguin_of_Death Před 3 lety +424

    How to run 100 miles: Run one mile, repeat 99 times.
    Easy.

  • @shokot3546
    @shokot3546 Před 6 lety +749

    That tears of Jason at the finish line 😭 i think it was waaaaaay more than running 100mil, it was about reflections of his entire life, believing yourself and never giving up anything! Great story!

    • @colinp5248
      @colinp5248 Před 4 lety +6

      Thanks for the spoiler 😂😂🤯

    • @kimolsson9386
      @kimolsson9386 Před 4 lety +1

      For sure!

    • @josephfeddersen9879
      @josephfeddersen9879 Před 4 lety +2

      I have not ran a 100 miles. I have ran 60k and I have ran some very hard trail marathons and yes a couple of them make me cry.

  • @chloedalton4361
    @chloedalton4361 Před 5 lety +340

    "You should never think about how you can't do something. You should think about how you CAN do it."

    • @alwaysuseless
      @alwaysuseless Před 4 lety +3

      ... *_why_* [not *_how_* ] you can't do something ...

    • @morgansinnock
      @morgansinnock Před 4 lety +1

      I read that just as he said it in the video

  • @HeathyRoidz
    @HeathyRoidz Před 5 lety +340

    Man you ALMOST made me want to start running

    • @runningwithSaul
      @runningwithSaul Před 3 lety +10

      Running takes some creativity but joining a social app like Strava or runkeeper might help!

    • @bstealth99
      @bstealth99 Před 2 lety +7

      Do it

    • @tgbuckley482
      @tgbuckley482 Před 8 měsíci +1

      HAHAHAHA

  • @danelobe2524
    @danelobe2524 Před 4 lety +164

    Marine Corps Boot camp 1983, I watched my best friend from high school get sick with pneumonia. He got a 24 hour medical chit to be bed ridden, Senior DI walks in tells him if he dont get up and fall in formation to train, he's kicking him out. We both wanted to me Marines ever sense we were 9 year old kids, the DI's words hurt me. I ran over to his bunk and told him I wasn't going to make it with out him, please get up. He got up and struggled for a few days but he got better, and we both graduated in the fall of "83".
    He thinks to this day I inspired him, truth is he was always been my inspiration. We have been best friends for 4o years now.
    We both feel so fortunate to have been buddy's for all these years. What a great short movie, it made me call my friend.
    two thumbs up. I relived some of the pain it takes to run 1oo miles, while sitting on my couch.....thanks !! ~ Semper Fi

    • @samdamanforman7870
      @samdamanforman7870 Před 3 lety +2

      Dane Lobe thank you for your service sir!! You’re friend has guts to do that while down with the sickness!👊

    • @flatbedladyv2191
      @flatbedladyv2191 Před 3 lety +4

      I ran for the first time at the police academy 6mths at 32yrs in 06 ..i was the fastest female with the younger female being early-mid 20s..i never stopped running since...46 almost 47 and i will start training for a marathon in september 20.....to be continued😁

    • @thorsteele69
      @thorsteele69 Před 3 lety

      Hey, I also graduated from USMC boot camp in the fall of 1983 at MCRD - San Diego. We graduated the day before Thanksgiving on a Wednesday. Usually, graduations are on Friday, but they let us out 2 days early. I didn’t complain.

    • @danelobe2524
      @danelobe2524 Před 3 lety

      @@thorsteele69 Semper Fi Marine !!!
      I graduated in June. I will never forget sitting on Mont Mother Fucker after hell week, and having a DI place the eagle, globe and anchor in my palm, and then having them serve us hot chow, and calling us Marines. That sun set was special.
      I will never forget it.

  • @faithfulrunner9313
    @faithfulrunner9313 Před 6 lety +65

    "Because I love suffering and running with your ugly ass."
    Love that response! Very inspiring video!

  • @grovitemultiverse
    @grovitemultiverse Před 6 lety +1533

    I got this as an ad on one of the youtube videos I was watching and watched the whole thing straight. Such an inspiring story, about running, about life, and about never giving up.

  • @Rodyaz1
    @Rodyaz1 Před 5 lety +103

    I literally cried when you reached the line. thank you for this. Incredible motivation, incredible friendship

  • @katieemery4178
    @katieemery4178 Před 2 lety +45

    Please never take this video down! It's my number one go to for motivation and I freaking love it.

    • @alexreed2421
      @alexreed2421 Před 2 lety +3

      Agreed! I watch this at least once a week. Such an inspirational story.

    • @rei
      @rei  Před 2 lety +9

      Thanks great to hear! We're glad you still find it helpful after all these years.

  • @myelbowisitchy3386
    @myelbowisitchy3386 Před 5 lety +768

    I’m 12 and this inspired me so much I signed up for this “club” that would run 5ks every Saturday and today was the first day and I finished 1st in my age group, and finished in 33 minuets.

    • @joannahitchen7022
      @joannahitchen7022 Před 4 lety +13

      Is this 'parkrun'? Because I do parkrun and I completely love it to!

    • @moltencrow3275
      @moltencrow3275 Před 4 lety +7

      Nice job!

    • @sjselby95
      @sjselby95 Před 4 lety +3

      That's awesome! Great job!

    • @bryancastillo8117
      @bryancastillo8117 Před 4 lety +35

      Its been a year since this comment had been posted. Checking in to see if you've continued to run 5k every Saturday

    • @hdjghasgaj
      @hdjghasgaj Před 3 lety +5

      Update please! :)

  • @darion7224
    @darion7224 Před 5 lety +532

    27:17
    "When you're a kid, they tell you you can do anything. Most people stop believing in it at some point. Jason never has stopped. Maybe I shouldn't either"
    *Me @ 12:03 A.M* :
    YEAH, WHO SAYS I CAN'T DO 5 HOURS WORTH OF HOMEWORK IN 45 MINUTES!

  • @zoomnfinancial
    @zoomnfinancial Před 4 lety +60

    After being told as a very fit (OK skinny) 19yrd old I would never run a marathon because of back issues, I have now finished three, all after 35 years old. I am now training for my 1st 50 mile in October 2020 at a ripe age of 43. This was a very touching documentary. The saying still holds true for me, don't ever say I can't do something because I will go do it.

  • @mimabasic3884
    @mimabasic3884 Před 3 lety +55

    Of course I cried with Jason on a finish line. Beautiful story beautifully told, thank you.

  • @kunalsharma2116
    @kunalsharma2116 Před 5 lety +379

    today before my Run i watched this inspirational story...
    i usually run 8 km daily..
    but because i had. this in my mind...
    i ran 16.kms in 2 hour 10 mins...
    thanks for inspiring me..
    i got tears in my Eye

    • @domburton
      @domburton Před 4 lety +2

      Good job

    • @The90kg
      @The90kg Před 4 lety

      @@aok9153 looool

    • @CS-ee6nl
      @CS-ee6nl Před 4 lety +4

      @@aok9153
      How about you go gatekeep somewhere else

    • @thorgod0824
      @thorgod0824 Před 3 lety

      F3ARLESS your probably slow out of shape and sad don’t gatekeep just support

    • @piececake5820
      @piececake5820 Před 3 lety +1

      Impressive. Running is suffering. Keep runing and a half marathon is possible

  • @Nick-ly8qu
    @Nick-ly8qu Před 6 lety +382

    I want Jayson to just pop in at random times during my day and give me some of his positive energy. This was a great video.

    • @MrBeerwizard
      @MrBeerwizard Před 5 lety +6

      I read this as "I want Jayson to poop at random times during my day" lmaoo

    • @m.d.1733
      @m.d.1733 Před 4 lety +2

      @@MrBeerwizard great, i wasnt the only one :D

  • @justbecause160
    @justbecause160 Před 5 lety +199

    I turned 43 this year, I’ve always loved running but my shin always give out on me. I made a decision that 43 will be the beginning of great things to come. I ran my very first 10k a week ago, no injuries whatsoever!!! After watching this, I set a new goal for myself, not a 100mile quite yet but a marathon for now. I am the farthest from being athletic but this documentary inspired me so much ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you

    • @quaditz
      @quaditz Před 4 lety +4

      Also had huge problems with my shins for like 10 years. Solution? A friend of mine gave me a book about proper triathlet technique and in the running chapter it mentioned proper running technique. You HAVE to land on your middle foot. It will make loud, unfamiliar sounds and it feels to be inefficient or bad for your joints at first, but it isnt. Your weight is being compensated by your body moving forward while the foot is on the ground (= force on middle foot builds up over time) + you have some in / out movement of the foot which further increases that time. This combined with proper running shoes from a video analyis = NO SHIN PAIN ANYMORE (but calve cramps maybe if you are not used to this running style, then your calves need to be up first :)). But they are meant to take stress and can build, your shins cant :)

    • @JosephWheeler14
      @JosephWheeler14 Před 4 lety

      Der Kanal plenty of people get shin splints with proper form. The clinical experience seems to be pointing to weak/immobile ankles which leads to over pronation. Over compensating with stability shoes are only going to make those immobilities and muscle imbalances worse.

    • @tonyjaradev
      @tonyjaradev Před 4 lety +2

      i highly recommend that you read the book Born to run.

    • @dustinmoilanen7912
      @dustinmoilanen7912 Před 4 lety +3

      @@tonyjaradev I second this greatly. Read this book! Do not use any type of footwear that compensates for a natural weakness your particular body might have. Instead, take time and a patient approach to strengthening those weaknesses naturally. If running an Ultra in your bare feet is a little too far to the extreme for you, great. But, I highly suggest going as far as some zero-drop shoes with a more natural toe-box shape so you can use your amazingly capable feet the way the nature (mostly) intended. I have and continue to cycle through low-weight zero-drop shoes (Like an Altar Superior), Vibram Five Fingers and barefoot....and with each cycle my feet, ankles, legs get stronger, more capable and closer to those of our ancestors. Most importantly the runs get more and more enjoyable!

    • @lindsaywait8763
      @lindsaywait8763 Před 3 lety +1

      @@quaditz This. I had injury after injury through high school and college. Then I read born to run and tried running barefoot for a few months to learn the form and it was very awkward and new feeling for a long time. That was 10 years ago and I haven't had a single injury since!

  • @ExzoSSG
    @ExzoSSG Před 3 lety +19

    I think the title is genius! You click on it thinking it's a tutorial, then you find out it's a story of two friends who won't let each other quit. Both would've left you feeling motivated at the end whether it was a tutorial or an inspiring story.

  • @ronnorton2741
    @ronnorton2741 Před 6 lety +505

    Bravo!! Was gonna skip my run today because it snowed....... heading out the door now - Thanks man!

    • @KO-fh4vn
      @KO-fh4vn Před 6 lety +3

      Ditto, motivated

    • @SkintDaGoat
      @SkintDaGoat Před 5 lety +4

      Yep. Anytime I need an edge I jump on CZcams for some inspiration too, hope you had a good run. 🙏

  • @reubensweetapple1593
    @reubensweetapple1593 Před 6 lety +307

    This is so sick. Im 19. Am currently setting a goal to do one of these in my lifetime on this planet. Cheers

    • @InquisPrinciple
      @InquisPrinciple Před 4 lety +1

      Same here man! I just turned 20, and I'll eventually do one!

    • @nicholasowen2123
      @nicholasowen2123 Před 4 lety +12

      @@InquisPrinciple I'm 50 and did my first ultra (41 miles) in June, all I'll say is do it now whilst you know you still have the opportunity. I'm lucky enough to be still around, but wish I'd done it a long time ago.

    • @brocklesnerd1283
      @brocklesnerd1283 Před 4 lety +2

      pretty easy, I did one yesterday and doing 187 miles tomorrow can't wait!

    • @daniel100592
      @daniel100592 Před 4 lety

      @@brocklesnerd1283 troll

    • @acethestrange5703
      @acethestrange5703 Před 4 lety

      How are you getting on?

  • @xenojd1487
    @xenojd1487 Před 4 lety +110

    Me watching this video while eating pop-tarts
    "I could so do this"

    • @climbslc2281
      @climbslc2281 Před 3 lety

      Never stop eating!!

    • @josie3221
      @josie3221 Před 2 lety +1

      don’t limit yourself :) you can run and eat pop tarts

  • @ianworrell72
    @ianworrell72 Před rokem +47

    This is one of the most well done documentaries I’ve watched on ultras. Two average guys doing something extraordinary. I occasionally return to watch this when I need a little bit of motivation to keep pushing forward in my training.

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, Ian. We appreciate hearing that.

  • @michaelaleach8195
    @michaelaleach8195 Před 6 lety +478

    This video almost makes me want to run an ultra... ALMOST. My last full marathon was about 6 years ago and I think I’ve forgotten about the pain, maybe it’s time to refresh my memory.

    • @dsg1992
      @dsg1992 Před 5 lety +12

      Yes. I'm leaving this comment to hear from you if you ever do!

    • @danpt2000
      @danpt2000 Před 5 lety +32

      guys, 100 miles at 36 hours is a pace of 2.8 miles per hour. It is definitely doable, with training. Sure factor in some breaks, maybe even a couple hour naps, lets just say 100 miles in 30 hours. That a pace of 3.33 miles per hour. It seems like it is a matter of staying with it, despite the pain, fear, doubt etc.....

    • @jamestomkins6522
      @jamestomkins6522 Před 5 lety +24

      It’s not a face pace but can be a brutal mind game. It’s also a bit physically challenging

    • @41570
      @41570 Před 5 lety +21

      Especially with 20k feet of elevation gain.

    • @thestoebz
      @thestoebz Před 4 lety +11

      danpt2000 it's a lot more than just metrics my friend

  • @carleestankiewicz1656
    @carleestankiewicz1656 Před 5 lety +257

    i probably could hardly stay up 36 hours without a nap imagine running the whole time

    • @runningwithSaul
      @runningwithSaul Před 3 lety +6

      I took maybe 5 naps through my first attempted independent 100 mile run..

    • @Alex-lt5ho
      @Alex-lt5ho Před 3 lety +1

      I actually kinda feel like to would be easier, because you’d have to be moving the whole time

    • @rachel-zs2oc
      @rachel-zs2oc Před 3 lety +1

      @@Alex-lt5ho Plus you have adrenaline to get through without sleep

  • @HuplesCat
    @HuplesCat Před rokem +5

    Thanks. I did over 100 ultras. Finished only one hundred miler. This captures the experience completely. Best race film ever

  • @Daywalk3r
    @Daywalk3r Před rokem +11

    This moment @ 20:48 is telling you everything about what you feel during a race. You feel every emotion you have.
    What a beautifull rollercoaster in just 20 seconds or so.

  • @InfinityAtlantic1
    @InfinityAtlantic1 Před 5 lety +334

    What a great documentary! I just went from not being able to run further than 500 m to a half in 3 months, to a full marathon under a year and now just finished my first Trail ultra under the two year mark of when I started.

    • @ironTOM1998
      @ironTOM1998 Před 5 lety +6

      Andy LeBlanc well done man. I did my first half in October with only three weeks training. I’ve done 3 more half’s since and I have my first marathon this weekend and my first 50 mile ultra in 2 months. I hope your still running!

    • @mikerider8966
      @mikerider8966 Před 5 lety +1

      Congratulations! What type of times did you post?

    • @MattPrince25
      @MattPrince25 Před 4 lety +2

      Keep moving

    • @casy6203
      @casy6203 Před 4 lety +2

      I'm inspired by these comments, second half marathon in a out eight weeks!

    • @Ryuk-apples
      @Ryuk-apples Před 4 lety

      Goodbye knees

  • @surf32250
    @surf32250 Před 6 lety +237

    Finally, a video for us normal runners. Great job guys!

    • @jaysonsime08
      @jaysonsime08 Před 6 lety +28

      Thanks Paul, we tried our best! Jayson

    • @karlareyes4688
      @karlareyes4688 Před 6 lety +10

      Paul Lott I thought the same thing!!! We need more like this for the normal runner 😁😁

    • @dereklchung
      @dereklchung Před 5 lety +3

      I always feel that the real heroes are at the back of the race!

  • @bobjohnson7498
    @bobjohnson7498 Před 4 lety +33

    I won’t complain after a 12 mile run again

  • @TheJansport1
    @TheJansport1 Před 4 lety +40

    If you look up the definition of 'friend' in the dictironary, Jason's picture is there.

    • @JB-pu2li
      @JB-pu2li Před 3 lety +1

      When you look up the definition of dictionary in the dictionary, it has a picture of Goggins.

  • @Rod.Machado
    @Rod.Machado Před 5 lety +74

    I ran a 21k once and at the 18k mark, my legs shut down and i just sat down, holding back my tears knowing that i failed myself, then my sister boosted my morale, i ran to the finish line, took me 3hrs and 28mins to finish a half marathon, that was slow but i finished. So proud of this guys.

    • @casy6203
      @casy6203 Před 4 lety

      What a great story!👍😭

    • @malfunction2390
      @malfunction2390 Před 3 lety

      @Vaughn Glugla Sometimes it's cool to just jump in the deep end and YOLO it. It may have taken OP 3 and a half hours but they did it, and now they know they CAN do it.

  • @ETRAIN57
    @ETRAIN57 Před 5 lety +123

    This was not a semi-rad story.... it was a FULL ON RAD STORY!!! Absolutely loved it and am now searching for my first ultra. Thanks to all who put this together.

  • @chefh862
    @chefh862 Před 5 lety +37

    Took me three years to be good at rugby I was shit for three years but then one season I ended up scoring 3 trys in one game and then I ended up being one of the best players in the team

  • @lawrencemcwright6815
    @lawrencemcwright6815 Před 5 lety +38

    i did not expect this to be so inspiring, just wow on so many levels not just running.

  • @kaityoar9125
    @kaityoar9125 Před 5 lety +65

    "Just keep moving", that'll be my internal motto as I run my first 10k today! Super inspiring guys.

  • @karolinakomrskova587
    @karolinakomrskova587 Před 5 lety +89

    Shot better than most movies. I love it! I very much enjoy running even though I am not very good at it and these videos are just an incredible reminder of how much I like running and being able to move and the feeling of sore muscles when you know you've gone to the max.

    • @rei
      @rei  Před 5 lety +4

      Thanks for sharing the kudos, Karolina! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the video!

  • @timmyreynolds4313
    @timmyreynolds4313 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Ah man. I ran this race this year, just a week and a half ago. This is all so beautiful, relatable and incredible. I'm sitting here crying thinking about how I had all the same thoughts as y'all. Ten miles to go, pushing 30 minute miles, thinking I could be out for 36 hours.
    The feeling you have on those final six miles, a mixture of dread and relief. Knowing it's almost over, but also knowing you have almost 4k feet of descent on absolutely destroyed legs.
    What a gorgeous documentary, thank you for sharing

  • @randybarnett2308
    @randybarnett2308 Před 4 lety +99

    This video inspired me , I want to do a 100 mile someday, I've done things in my life I'm proud of, I have 4 black belts in different martial arts, I've benched 500lbs, I did a 1/2 marathon ,followed by a full marathon,and I've done a few triathlons ( no Ironman yet but on day ) I'm almost 60 now soon I'll be retired and I'll have more time to train, so Lord willing I'll do the Ironman and a 100 mile ultra marathon, at least once😀👍💪🤠🏋️‍♂️🥋🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️🙏🏅

  • @joshmonty3095
    @joshmonty3095 Před 6 lety +165

    Def a tear jerker. Love this. Respect to Jason for fighting anything that comes his way.

  • @outdoorresearch
    @outdoorresearch Před 6 lety +479

    Awesome run, awesome video. Great work, guys!

  • @YourNewBuddy
    @YourNewBuddy Před 3 lety +11

    This is a great running story! 50k was my longest race, the amazing Griffith Park Trail Ultra in Los Angeles. 100 miles is so nutty, plus the hundreds of practice miles.... Crazy!

  • @MsStarlet21
    @MsStarlet21 Před 4 lety +5

    This is the most amazing story/ movie ever in the world!! I am watching this everyday to motivate me to get healthy and back to the way I wasn’t I have gone through a back injury, drug addiction to the pain pills for that injury, my mother passing and dad committing suicide and the my favorite aunt and uncle that we’re my second parents pass away all by the time I was 25. I guess I replaced the pain pills with food.. now I’m 70 pounds over weight when I used to be a runner and lifter. I don’t eat anymore like that or unhealthy but I sure don’t work out and I lay in bed all day and sleep off and on. Depression has really got to me the past years.. I’m 28 now and have nothing to show for it or anything to be proud of. I lost all I ever had and knew and lost myself. I’m alone. But for the first time this film... makes me feel like I’m not alone becasue I have myself. And I’m all I need. Yeah a best friend would be nice but it’s the inner battle that gets you far. And that love and friendship you have for Jason is amazing and beautiful. And the love Jason has for you!! I’m just gluten to get up.. it’s 3am and I should sleep but in the morning when I wake up.. I’ll get up.. and I’ll commit, and I’ll just keep moving. Thank you so so so much for this incredible film. You have no idea how much you have touched me and changed my life. Thank you Brendon and Jason!!

  • @chrisfarmer6893
    @chrisfarmer6893 Před 6 lety +56

    Wow watching Jayson overcome with emotion at the finish line was such a powerful moment. And seeing his friend there, supporting him. Amazing, I definitely teared up watching that scene. I have so much respect for you guys and everyone should hope to have a great friendship like we saw here.

  • @chaseshatswell9648
    @chaseshatswell9648 Před 5 lety +38

    “Wow, a hundred miles. That a lot.”
    “Yeah, no shit.”
    Got me good 😂😂

  • @michelangeloxiv2172
    @michelangeloxiv2172 Před 5 lety +14

    Im 13 and I hope I don't screw up a friendship somewhere along the line, because I really want whatever these two have.

  • @brianwilson9490
    @brianwilson9490 Před rokem +2

    Seems like most others....I came for tips on running my first ultra.....I didn't expect to start crying at 21:00. More inspired than ever!!

  • @ObesetoBeast
    @ObesetoBeast Před 6 lety +384

    THIS WAS AWESOME!

  • @wattsjc1
    @wattsjc1 Před 6 lety +95

    I've watched this 4 times now. It gets better each time. Super inspirational and as someone who just returned to running after a break of several months - this is exactly what I needed.

  • @WonderlandUnited
    @WonderlandUnited Před 4 lety +10

    I don't have a hero friend to run 100 miles with, but I do have a hero friend who's running with me through my whole life. It's my wife. We all have a hero friend in this shape or the other. Go and tell him or her THANK YOU for running with you. What a great video! Thank you REI and thank you boys for making it! You two are amazing friends! Thank you!

  • @savannahm.laurentian1286
    @savannahm.laurentian1286 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Came across this just when I needed a concrete reminder to NEVER STOP MOVING. Amazing video.

  • @pkowilich
    @pkowilich Před 5 lety +28

    I've known Jayson since 1990. I have to say, his story about the guidance councilor was spot on. I was told the best I'd be after highschool was a garbage man. Would love to go back to our school and prove them wrong. Jayson should too. :)

  • @ranggapradipta6268
    @ranggapradipta6268 Před 5 lety +48

    When I run i always remind my self that "I'm not a quitter". Run for me is not only a physical barrier but also a psychological one too. Thanks for sharing this awesome journey with us. You guys are heroes.

  • @NexusTorch
    @NexusTorch Před 4 lety +1

    I come back and watch this every second month, it's my greatest source of running inspiration!

  • @danielsierra8013
    @danielsierra8013 Před 2 lety +7

    I'm training for a 50km race in October, and every now and then I come back to this video. This is pure inspiration. Thank you.

  • @69MRcamaroguy
    @69MRcamaroguy Před 6 lety +43

    I had a Major give me a car ride from the commissary once, and he was telling me it's so nice out right now i'm gonna go on a short little run. So i said, "like 2-3 miles", "no, 10 miles" he said he could run a 50 mile ultra marathon without stopping to walk at all.

  • @scotthollister5167
    @scotthollister5167 Před 6 lety +18

    Totally nailed it. Perfect mixture of crazy, pain, grit, and emotions. This will either make everyone who views this want to run one or make people never try it. Either way, fantastic narration and depiction of what it takes.

  • @Charlexander
    @Charlexander Před 4 lety

    I keep coming back to this video und rewatching it from time to time. And it makes me cry all the time. So inspiring! :-)

  • @LuisGustavo-dk4qy
    @LuisGustavo-dk4qy Před 2 lety +5

    I have listened to this 3 times without seeing it (at work) and it always hyped me up. I watched it now and it made me very emotional.

  • @MichelleGeib
    @MichelleGeib Před 6 lety +12

    I was the final sweeper of RRR last year, I'm so happy that I didn't see either of you! ...This year it's my turn to run the full course. Thanks for the inspiration :)

  • @shakos4105
    @shakos4105 Před 5 lety +30

    This is why Mario and Luigi can run for hours, this is their training.

  • @kareensmith1571
    @kareensmith1571 Před 4 lety +1

    You guys are just amazing. Had me in tears. So inspirational.

  • @BoyoMikey
    @BoyoMikey Před 4 lety +1

    Congratulations on a fantastic achievement and one of the best running documentaries I've seen. Truly inspiring guys and a remarkable friendship

  • @nick_sapsford
    @nick_sapsford Před 6 lety +24

    Props to the choice of Atmosphere

  • @kaizenlife3199
    @kaizenlife3199 Před 5 lety +19

    Best part was 14:38 when they listed Brennan's mom's achievements from the 80's!

  • @janewhitzend688
    @janewhitzend688 Před 4 lety +1

    Something in my eye. Loved this SO much ❤

  • @dawnfiegen3249
    @dawnfiegen3249 Před 4 lety +1

    So heartwarming! Thank you for your story of courage, tenacity, and friendship.

  • @gusphillips1760
    @gusphillips1760 Před 6 lety +18

    when you watch the whole ad and not the video you had planned on watching

  • @EveRbLssD
    @EveRbLssD Před 6 lety +23

    This is so incredibly powerful its scary. It has me seriously contemplating a 100.

    • @danpt2000
      @danpt2000 Před 5 lety +2

      Dude.. 100 miles at 36 hours is a pace of 2.8 miles per hour. It is definitely doable, with training. Sure factor in some breaks, maybe even a couple hour naps, lets just say 100 miles in 30 hours. That a pace of 3.33 miles per hour. It seems like it is a matter of staying with it, despite the pain, fear, doubt etc.....

    • @jamestomkins6522
      @jamestomkins6522 Před 5 lety +3

      Danpt it seems your are copy/pasting the same response to multiple posts

  • @deannastoppler1091
    @deannastoppler1091 Před 3 lety

    Laughter, tears, inspiration. Thank you for sharing!

  • @mr.goodtv
    @mr.goodtv Před 4 lety

    i have watched it like 5 times already and shared it to my friends.. and still it gives me tears!!! very very inspirational!

  • @surfdocsteve
    @surfdocsteve Před 6 lety +11

    I can totally relate to them. I ran the Western States 100. I loved the night. Full moon and so quite and serene. Dawn was spectacular and gave me the realization the end was near. Only 30 hours allowed, but 29 was enough. My buddy ran the last forty with me and we had a blast.

  • @OshMax
    @OshMax Před 6 lety +12

    this is one of the best youtube videos I've ever seen

  • @demarcusmccloud2472
    @demarcusmccloud2472 Před 4 lety +1

    SO AWESOME GREAT STORY! Tears at the finish line so real! Thanks

  • @jakesearle7327
    @jakesearle7327 Před 3 lety +1

    I've watched this like 6 times now and I still find it super inspiring

  • @Visaliaipa
    @Visaliaipa Před 6 lety +37

    As someone who is 9 months into my weight loss and fitness journey I've recently wanted to start trail running. What an awesome and inspirational video. I've got no plans for an ultra but I'd be happy just doing a 10k at this point. Great video guys and congrats.....!

  • @SophieKristiansen
    @SophieKristiansen Před 6 lety +93

    I cried. Congrats, well done and thank you so much for sharing this inspiring story in such a beautiful way.

    • @julianthomson7558
      @julianthomson7558 Před 5 lety +2

      Sophie Kristiansen I cried to. The human spirit is a beautiful thing

    • @rubenvd3913
      @rubenvd3913 Před 4 lety

      @firmly grasp it Are you too manly for that? Now that is cringe.

  • @herdeefrancisco9161
    @herdeefrancisco9161 Před 4 lety +3

    You both are awesome true inspiration to one of the famous saying
    “Slow and steady wins the race”
    a big believer and got mine yesterday!

  • @vgcamara
    @vgcamara Před 4 lety +11

    amazing piece of cinematography. congrats on the film, the race, and on achieving your goals. keep it up!

  • @jessran70
    @jessran70 Před 6 lety +6

    Friendship, humor, perseverance, passion and a belt buckle. Well, the fuck done.

    • @tuesdaysrunner4038
      @tuesdaysrunner4038 Před 6 lety

      Are you sure you can say that on CZcams? People get in trouble and lose their jobs for saying much less...

  • @bjamiork
    @bjamiork Před 6 lety +16

    This was beautiful. I got out of running when I left the Air Force 6 years ago but honestly...after watching this, I just want to lace up right now and go for a run. Maybe I will after I take my daughter to school in 4 hours :)

  • @MuzaAbdul
    @MuzaAbdul Před 5 lety +3

    This is my second time watching this and it's inspiring every single time. Can't wait to achieve something that I'll be proud of.

  • @trailrunningphil
    @trailrunningphil Před 4 lety

    So inspiring. Thanks for putting this together guys... all of you!

  • @TheMrfurrows
    @TheMrfurrows Před 6 lety +8

    This popped up as an ad as I was watching Ochem tutorials for my final exams....let me just say the lessons and inspiration can be applied to many situations. Heading for an A in O-chem tomorrow morning. 💪🏼

  • @shreyashchaudhari7293
    @shreyashchaudhari7293 Před 6 lety +245

    Thanks for lessons...On my first Half Marathon Day. 25/02/2018.

    • @kiefercourt271
      @kiefercourt271 Před 6 lety +3

      shreyash Chaudhari how'd it go? Me and my friend decided we were gonna do a half marathon one day and we just did lol

    • @skylerburns3122
      @skylerburns3122 Před 5 lety

      It hasnt happened yet lol

    • @Gennosuke84
      @Gennosuke84 Před 5 lety

      wtf^^

    • @van7915
      @van7915 Před 5 lety

      Anybody here run 19 to 18 min or less 5k

    • @colinm3416
      @colinm3416 Před 5 lety

      VanguardElite935 yer

  • @goodvibekidd696
    @goodvibekidd696 Před 3 lety +1

    That was beautiful, from start to finish. Inspiring beyond belief.

  • @rachelrose1330
    @rachelrose1330 Před 3 lety +1

    What a great story about perseverance and making and sticking with goals. It’s amazing what people are capable of.