Running 250 miles through Arizona - Cocodona 250

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  • Опубликовано: 30 окт 2024

Комментарии • 245

  • @scriptosaurusrex
    @scriptosaurusrex Год назад +22

    I love how you allow yourself to be vulnerable in these videos, and show the tender moments with your partner - not just the big 'I made it' highs. It shows what it really takes to make it through such an event.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +6

      Wait, could I be experiencing big ‘I made it’ highs?? 😂
      I enjoy sharing it like it happens, thanks for appreciating. 🙌🏼🤩

  • @chrisf6612
    @chrisf6612 Год назад +12

    I love the support network you have around you. Their support is next level the entire time.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +2

      I'm so blessed. Their support is amazing.

  • @Marant1000
    @Marant1000 Год назад +5

    I downloaded your video so that I may listen to it while l’m walking in the morning. I’m old and can’t run. Thank you for your video.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +2

      Thanks for bringing me with you on your walks!

  • @mummypaige
    @mummypaige Год назад +1

    My god Wes….this is my third one with you. It’s so cliched but you inspire me…i am doing my first 50k soon….after watching this i stopped putting off the sign up. Amazing xxx

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      I’m so stoked for you! I hope you’ll come back and tell me how your 50k went. Remember, when it gets hard, and it will, that the difficulty is part of the journey. Press forward with a positive attitude. Enjoy the experience!

    • @newbarker523
      @newbarker523 6 месяцев назад

      Hope your 50k went well?

  • @currentlyseekingsummits
    @currentlyseekingsummits 4 месяца назад +1

    Wow...I am completely inspired and sitting here with tears in my eyes watching your race. Simply amazing!! HUGS from Texas!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  4 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching! I’m happy you enjoyed the video.

  • @elizabethj6717
    @elizabethj6717 Год назад +6

    I've listened to your videos while training for a while now. I turn 50 in Sept and my goal is to complete my first 50 miler in Jan. Thank you for the motivation and inspiration to keep going for those goals. 😊

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      I love that this content is useful to your training! I am excited for you to be tackling your first 50 miler. Which one are you training for?
      Thank you for supporting the channel!

    • @elizabethj6717
      @elizabethj6717 Год назад

      @wplate it's a local race, the Monroe Cross Trail 50. I ran it last Jan but only made it halfway before stomach issues forced me to drop. Been doing a lot of nutrition changes since then, and going back next Jan for redemption!! 😁

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      @@elizabethj6717 awesome! I’m rooting for you!

    • @newbarker523
      @newbarker523 6 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@elizabethj6717 how did you get on in January with the 50 miler?

    • @elizabethj6717
      @elizabethj6717 6 месяцев назад +1

      @newbarker523 I got the flu the week before the race, so I did no-contact behind-the-scenes volunteering in exchange for a deferral to next year. Have a different 50 on the books for August. 👍

  • @moesloan7536
    @moesloan7536 Год назад +2

    As someone who thought 100 miles was my limit, you have inspired me to push myself further and further. Can’t wait to someday toe the line at this race!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      We are all incredibly capable! And usually we can do far more than we think we can. That’s why ultras are such a mental game. To push through is a decision. The emotional rollercoaster gets really powerful when you’ve been out there for three days.

  • @jeremiahjohnson4485
    @jeremiahjohnson4485 Год назад +2

    Man that moment with your mom at the finish broke me. How awesome to have her there on FaceTime to share the moment! Such a visceral response to all you accomplished. Cocodona is definitely on my bucket list of races

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Right on, I like that that connected for you. My parents have always been so supportive; they have attended every race where I hit a new distance. They were at first 50K (they surprised me at finish), at first 50M, first 100K, first 100M, at Moab 240 the first time, and at Cocodona 250 the first time. I’m lucky to have all those memories to cherish.

    • @emmarunyeard6832
      @emmarunyeard6832 5 месяцев назад

      America is so so vast, all those expanses of space.. Living on a small island I get mind blown by the sheer magnitude x

  • @timwatsonexsci
    @timwatsonexsci Год назад +4

    Wes thank you so much for taking us on this journey with you again. A fantastic film that captures the vibe of an event like this better than any I've seen.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      🙌🏼 Right on. Thank you!

  • @mikaelcars7458
    @mikaelcars7458 Год назад +2

    Thanks!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you so much for your strong support! 🤩👍🏼🙌🏼

    • @mikaelcars7458
      @mikaelcars7458 Год назад

      You are welcome. I am currently going through all your Moab videos. I am signed up for this coming one :)@@wplate

  • @cameronmueller
    @cameronmueller Год назад +2

    Another year of watching this journey! Thanks Wes and congrats.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      Thanks Cameron!

  • @MrJeremytpage
    @MrJeremytpage Год назад +2

    Wes, thank you for motivating me to get back up and try again.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      🙌🏼 You're the one with the strength and will to try again. Happy I could lend a hand. One foot in front of the other, onward.

  • @slow262
    @slow262 Год назад +1

    Thanks for this gift.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      🙏🏼 thank you!

  • @xenocide2210
    @xenocide2210 Год назад +1

    You're the man!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      🙌🏼 thanks!

  • @UntalLaurencio
    @UntalLaurencio Год назад +1

    Inspirational! ❤️‍🩹🙌🏼

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      🙌🏼 thank you!

  • @nordicview4837
    @nordicview4837 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing the experience, Wes! So impressive, what an achievement! 💪🏼💥 I cannot imagine… Just in case one struggles in seeing any purpose in all this: I am 47, running for some months now, and you alongside all the other Ultra Runners motivate me immensely, and I am sure this is true for so many others. When things are about to get rough on my runs, I think about all the Ultra Runners out there. I think of you, Wes, and if you can do that(!), running for 96 hours, 250 miles, I can do my 5K run! And so I do. When my legs hurt, I think, this is nothing compared to the pain you have, so I push through! You show me what a human body can do after hard work, training, pain, and dedication. So I can achieve my tiny 5K-ish goals three times a week with my human body. And I do! 💪🏼 Thank you for keeping me moving, keeping me running, and pushing my own limits. I am so grateful for this. I cheer you on from Germany! 👏🏼

    • @wplate
      @wplate  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for this thoughtful note! I’m so happy that my experiences help you find motivation. I love sharing this sport with others, it has given me so much.

    • @nordicview4837
      @nordicview4837 10 месяцев назад

      I ran my first 10K run today! 🎉 In heavy rain, I was soaked through and through, and happy! 🌧️💦 This was my goal to achieve before the year ends and I am so glad. Over the past months I ran during snow, rain, in the dark,… I think I made it, running is part of my life now! I am looking forward to every run, and I am sad about every time I can not go. I am so grateful and hope to stay healthy to enjoy many more runs! 💪🏼 Thank for being a huge inspiration!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  10 месяцев назад +1

      @@nordicview4837congratulations that is wonderful to hear. 10k is a huge accomplishment and you deserve to feel good. I’m very happy for you! 🙌🏼

  • @JasonBaum
    @JasonBaum Год назад +4

    Dude, this video is a work of art. What an incredible journey! Thank you for inspiring so many runners (myself included) to keep pushing themselves beyond what they thought possible. Hope to see you again at another race! 👊🏻

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      Thanks Jason! Very kind of you to say. I'm glad I got to see you before the race. I look forward to seeing you at another event!

  • @oliviagreen8853
    @oliviagreen8853 Год назад +2

    So excited!! Love seeing your running journey!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      I'm excited to share this with you!

  • @runningforviews
    @runningforviews Год назад +4

    The fact that they had you doing creek crossings at a 250 mile race is INSANE.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +2

      Lots of crazy things are thrown at you during Cocodona.

  • @UltraTrailSteven
    @UltraTrailSteven Год назад +1

    Excellent job, Wes! Loved it!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thanks for watching Steven!

  • @christianceeancheta
    @christianceeancheta 4 месяца назад

    Absolutely amazing! I didnt even know there was races this big! I am beyond inspired to train and see how far my body and mind can go. Thank you from Ottawa, Canada

    • @wplate
      @wplate  4 месяца назад

      Our bodies are capable of amazing things! 🙌🏼

  • @martinc9096
    @martinc9096 Год назад +1

    Amazing video of a great adventure Wes! Brings back so many memories and feeling. It was awesome to share some miles with you! Thanks for taking the time and putting in all the work to share this, greatly appreciated! 🙌🏼🙌🏼💪🏼💪🏼❤❤ #82

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      I enjoyed running with you into Arrastra Creek! Thanks for watching!

  • @kevin_money
    @kevin_money Год назад +1

    Was waiting for this one! Congrats Wes. Was a blast sharing a few special moments out there with you. Thanks for taking all the time to put this together and sharing it with the world.
    -Kevin

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      Thanks for pulling me into Munds Park with you, and it was awesome getting to see you a few times the next day. It was great to meet you. Congrats on your strong finish!

  • @josephmixon8816
    @josephmixon8816 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for documenting this journey. I'm 47 years old and just started ultra running. I'm building for Cocodona.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  11 месяцев назад

      Right on! You have many adventures ahead, I’m excited for you!

  • @pathalderman7051
    @pathalderman7051 Год назад +1

    Three minutes to go and I can't wait to see your video. I know I will love it!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      What's your assessment?

  • @Mark_T57
    @Mark_T57 Год назад +1

    Another epic video wes. Glad i could relive the journey again through your videos.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Glad it brought back memories. I’m also glad I have the video, I am already forgetting the hard parts.

  • @Mark_T57
    @Mark_T57 Год назад +1

    Yes!!! Been waiting on this since asking you at the finish line hahah

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +2

      Hope you’ll enjoy it!

  • @Gen_X_Jenn
    @Gen_X_Jenn Год назад +1

    Seriously, so inspiring, Wes. I'm almost 50 and ready to start doing some longer distances. I'd love to support a race like this. Maybe next year.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +2

      I hope you do! I ran my first ultra when I was 42, I turn 50 next month. Longer distances are great for us grown ups, the toughness needed to survive life is an asset when faced with ultramarathon challenges. Please come volunteer at a race like this (even this one!!), you'll have an amazing experience!

  • @JustinZimmermann-mh8kj
    @JustinZimmermann-mh8kj Год назад

    Thank you wes ,all the way from NC,I couldn't have made it through my struggles in life without you! I know this is true! Thanks for being the voice of reason so many times.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Right on Justin. 🙌🏼 Life isn't easy, and while the difficulties of an ultra can't compare, I do sometimes take lessons from the trail to apply to the challenges of dealing with reality. Sometimes its just progressing one small step at a time. Onward!

  • @philipcoomber1548
    @philipcoomber1548 Год назад +1

    Great job Wes...well done...always love your honesty, your warts and all content...thank you for blessing so many by taking us on your adventures...keep on keeping on...

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      I wish there was time to include all the footage. There were so many more warts, but also so many more laughs! Thanks for watching.

  • @neals8596
    @neals8596 Год назад

    Thanks for that, Wes. It's a pleasure to go along for the ride. And what a ride!! May your feet continue to carry you far and wide for adventures large and small.
    I'm psyched all over again to dive into Cocodona next year - I'll be able to use my 200+ mantra "Be the Wes. Be the Wes." 🙂

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      I hope I’ll see you there!

  • @Honkietrumpets
    @Honkietrumpets Год назад

    This was really inspiring! Watching all the way from Australia, you did awesome & thanks for taking me on this adventure I only dream of doing one day! 💪

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thanks for joining the adventure! 🙌🏼

  • @mikhail114
    @mikhail114 Год назад +1

    Amazing race and great video!! Always rooting for you Wes! You inspire so many. 😊😍

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you! 🥰

  • @jackson_wolf
    @jackson_wolf 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for doing the race videos, especially your Oregon 200 vid. They're an excellent way to show family members about my races and what they're like. I intend to run Coco '24 and will surely be at Oregon 200 again. See you at the next one.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  11 месяцев назад

      Right on Jason. I love that you’re able to share with your family. 🙌🏼 See you in Black Canyon City!

  • @halmclarry6259
    @halmclarry6259 Год назад

    Such a touching moment 45:40 when your fiance snuggles to warm you up. She's a keeper! Great film! Loved the struggles, tears, and scenery. I felt it when you hobbled. So inspiring! Thanks!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thanks for watching, I’m happy you enjoyed it!

  • @MatthewSmith-cm4eg
    @MatthewSmith-cm4eg 7 месяцев назад

    I love that you didn't shy away from sharing the raw, vulnerable moments. Keep up the good work! I'm hoping to tackle this one within the next year or two :D

    • @wplate
      @wplate  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching, I look forward to hearing about your Cocodona experience.

  • @newbarker523
    @newbarker523 6 месяцев назад

    This video was extremely well done. I live in UK and have visited Arizona about three times but that was a long time ago, last time in 2009 I think. This video makes me want to get back to South West USA! I now run and did my first 50 mile race two weeks ago. Will try a self supported 100km later this year (2024) with two organised 100 mile races in 2025. I'm really motivated by this video! I felt invested as you brought me along on your epic journey. Thanks 🙏

    • @wplate
      @wplate  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching! 🙌🏼 Congrats on finishing your first 50M finish!

  • @ChrisSherwood-n8s
    @ChrisSherwood-n8s Год назад

    Your videos are awesome. Always look forward to them not just as a great recap of the race and your journey, but they motivate all of us. Keep hammering

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you! 🙌🏼

  • @JacquesThebeau
    @JacquesThebeau 6 месяцев назад

    Absolutely an epic vid! Hope to someday get this distance done. It’s something to see you lay everything on the line! Emotions and all! Well done e!!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you Jacques!

  • @rosblackmore5422
    @rosblackmore5422 Год назад

    I was hoping for another film Wes, and this one did not disappoint! What an epic journey, congratulations on completing it and in a very respectable time too, way up the leaderboard. As always, you show the highs and lows of ultra running so well and I loved that you shared the journey with your family, who were an amazing support crew. I love seeing the American landscape too, so very different to here in England, its very inspirational. Rest well now and thanks again

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you for watching! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. 🙌🏼

  • @walterhogie
    @walterhogie Год назад

    I always get excited when I see a new Wes Plate video is posted! Such a well done film of an epic adventure and hard fought finish!! Congratulations and thanks so much for sharing!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thanks for the excitement, that makes me smile. 🤩🤩🤩

  • @BBSRFC
    @BBSRFC 11 месяцев назад

    Well done Wes, incredible achievement, love your videos, thank you!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you!

  • @krisstone5078
    @krisstone5078 Год назад

    Congratulations Wes. Always love watching your adventures

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Right on, I'm glad you enjoy watching these. I hope to have more to share.

  • @Steynberg.
    @Steynberg. Год назад

    Just found the link to your video somewhere on facebook and watched the whole video. Congratulation Wes and thank you for taking the energy and time on and off the trail for this movie. Cheers from germany.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      I’m so happy you found this video! Thank you for watching. 🙌🏼

  • @banksi1968
    @banksi1968 8 месяцев назад

    Inspiring, thanks for a great watch 🙌

    • @wplate
      @wplate  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @annefrontella5248
    @annefrontella5248 Год назад

    Another amazing video and race again Wes. I have watched the live feed 3 years now, and the number of other people that also watch out for you is awesome to see. I definitely need to come volunteer for one of these races sometime. Good luck on the inaugural Oregon 200!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Hi Anne! Thank you for watching, this video as well as the live streams! And. please volunteer! You would have so much fun! If not at Cocodona, we could use your help at the end of June at our new 100 miler in Montana.

  • @jeffaddy3373
    @jeffaddy3373 Год назад +1

    Beastie Endurance From your family/crew ….. and you did pretty good too Wes 👊🏼. Congratulations, very inspirational.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you! 🙌🏼

  • @FINcLoAk
    @FINcLoAk Год назад

    Beautiful Mr. Plate! You inspire so many of us! I just finished my first 200 miler here in Finland in July. Big goal is to participate Cocodona 250 one year. Been following you a few years. Thanks for being you! Keep up the good work, thank you. Regards Kaj

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Congrats on finishing your first 200! And thanks for following Kaj!

  • @JROPDX
    @JROPDX Год назад

    It's been around 100° here in KCMO with 60-90% humidity, big change from the PNW. You got me through another boring treadmill workout. Great job man, thanks for sharing another epic race with us.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      Yikes that’s hot! Glad this helped you pass the treadmill time! 🙌🏼

  • @davidfecteau2966
    @davidfecteau2966 Год назад

    Once again, you hit a home run. Congratulations on finishing the run and thank you for sharing your experience.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thanks for watching! I’m happy you enjoyed it.

  • @j_sims
    @j_sims Год назад

    Well done Wes you smashed it 👊🏼. Watching all the way from the UK 🇬🇧. Your videos inspire me to run a race like this one day.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      I hope you get there, anyone can do amazing things! Thanks for watching! 🤩

  • @Breakstrong
    @Breakstrong 9 месяцев назад

    Beautiful video and thanks for making it. Just finished listening to your appearance on the Distance to Empty podcast and I think your vision of having more live footage out in remote parts of the trail is near. 😎 Hope to see you out on the trail one day. 🤘

    • @wplate
      @wplate  9 месяцев назад

      I’m happy the interview led you here. Thank you for watching!

  • @RivnatZille
    @RivnatZille Год назад

    Congratulations Wes and thanks for taking us with you in this crazy journey! You're amazing!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you for watching! 🙌🏼

  • @andreg1860
    @andreg1860 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing your real journey.. I still have not had the gits to do an ultra trail run bit little by little stories like you fill me up with what I need to finally commit! I think it's my personal next challenge after I'm done with Ironmans
    Amazing effort and determination! Thank you!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      I hope you’re able to try an ultra. The level of difficulty and suffering can be high, but that’s what draws out your strength! Thank you for watching the channel!

  • @tinaormuz2986
    @tinaormuz2986 Год назад

    WOW - another amazing adventure Wes!!!! Thanks so much for sharing it again with the world and also for sharing those vulnerable & beautiful moments with your crew. Really looking forward to catch you at another race =0) Keep inspiring!!!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you Tina! Yes i also look forward to meeting again. 🙌🏼

  • @ingridsarris4020
    @ingridsarris4020 Год назад

    Thank you for taking us with you ❤

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thanks for coming along! 🙌🏼

  • @pathalderman7051
    @pathalderman7051 Год назад

    It was worth the wait. Awesome! Congratulations!!!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      I am so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

  • @Duckling08
    @Duckling08 11 месяцев назад

    Congratulations! You're amazing.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you, and thank you for watching!

  • @vagnsteen5130
    @vagnsteen5130 Год назад

    Thank you for the awesome video but more than that, congratulations on finishing this amazing race! Simply mind bending.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      Hi Vagn, thank you! This one is a beast! Thanks for watching my friend.

  • @philbenadumjr
    @philbenadumjr Год назад +1

    Well done sir! Awesome video.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Glad you liked it! 🙌🏼

  • @brettandrewclarke
    @brettandrewclarke Год назад

    Nothing but good feels when Wes is on course. Another inspired journey sir.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you! 🥰

  • @LindaD2023
    @LindaD2023 Год назад

    Congratulations! Amazing job. Thank you for sharing.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

  • @gmckemie4281
    @gmckemie4281 Год назад +4

    I have been looking forward to watching this since May.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      I'm so happy to finally have it done. Thanks for watching!

  • @GlowingWalrus
    @GlowingWalrus Год назад

    Incredible film and what a great team behind you

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      I feel very lucky to have such incredible support. ❤️ thank you!

  • @Damian_Hunt
    @Damian_Hunt Год назад

    Great video, I truly felt the up’s and the downs with you. Such emotions, take a rest now buddy.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you! These longs races are a journey of emotion as much as anything.

  • @matteoberra2599
    @matteoberra2599 Год назад

    Thank you, thank you very much to share with us another great Adventure. 🙏 I was there (in Italy I was working) when you shared your low down moment on Instagram, that was Moment I realize how much we "normal" runners loves you Wes. ❤️🥰
    Thank you for the inspiration and the love you put into this video. 🍻🙏
    See you on your next Adventure! Love from Italy 🇮🇹❤️ and of course, congratulations for your third Cocodona!! Wow!!! 🥳🍻

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      Thank you for your thoughtful comments, I always appreciate hearing from you. 🙌🏼

    • @matteoberra2599
      @matteoberra2599 Год назад

      @@wplate my pleasure Wes!! And last, but not less important, it's so cool see the love of your family around you in your race! ❤️ I was crying to see your wife beside you in the van for sleep together and give to you her support. 🙏🥰 A great hug from Italy! 🇮🇹🤟
      And now? Next race?

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      @@matteoberra2599 next up is Oregon 200 in two weeks!

    • @matteoberra2599
      @matteoberra2599 Год назад

      ​​@@wplategreat!💪 My next race it's September 10th (my birthday 🥳) "50K Parco d'Adda" 🤟🇮🇹 So Good luck!!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      @@matteoberra2599 good luck on your birthday 50K!

  • @TrevorEditor
    @TrevorEditor Год назад

    Proud of you dude! Wonderful video!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @HenrikJohansson
    @HenrikJohansson Год назад

    Thanks Wes for another great video. Your such an inspiration! Congratulations on your third finish!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thanks so much!

  • @chrisworden2774
    @chrisworden2774 Год назад

    Dude this is amazing, Wes! It was an honor and a pleasure to meet you this year. This video gave me chills several times. You're a master of capturing the emotional volatility and range of this race.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you Chris! It was a thrill to meet you in person finally!

  • @KaiEast
    @KaiEast Год назад

    Congrats on your 3rd finish Wes! Amazing video as always z

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      Thank you! 🙌🏼

  • @suem7920
    @suem7920 Год назад

    Another great video, as usual! Congratulations, you had an amazing race plus met your goal time! And congrats to your support team and all that they did for you. ❤

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      Thank you, my support team is awesome! Thank you for watching!

  • @martharunstheworld
    @martharunstheworld Год назад

    Well done, Wes!!!! So great following your journey!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you Martha! An honor to have you watch one of my videos!

  • @Trail-Bear
    @Trail-Bear Год назад

    Great video Wes, inspired as always mate! 👍

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Awesome! Thanks for watching, I’m happy you enjoyed it. 🙌🏼

  • @Mattbarentsen
    @Mattbarentsen 10 месяцев назад

    so awesome, thanks Wes!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  10 месяцев назад

      I'm glad you still enjoy the videos after multiple viewings!

  • @oliviagreen8853
    @oliviagreen8853 Год назад

    Amazing!! I love seeing you every single year challenge yourself, especially with this race. It’s so inspirational, and would love to get to an ultra level one day 🙏

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Anyone who wants to can do these things. It takes a lot of work but most of us out there are regular people who train hard. Hope to see you out there some time.

  • @helenlamb6560
    @helenlamb6560 Год назад

    Absolutely amazing 🎉

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @Redbeardedrunner
    @Redbeardedrunner Год назад

    Another awesome video, thanks Wes!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @CardinalGuy1217
    @CardinalGuy1217 Год назад

    Amazing video! Congrats brother

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Glad you liked it!

  • @suem7920
    @suem7920 Год назад +1

    Finally! Yay!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      I'm excited for you to see it!

  • @tucopacifico8311
    @tucopacifico8311 Год назад

    All the feels: KEEP GOING!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @RunningAround365
    @RunningAround365 11 месяцев назад

    One of my favorite sections, and really my only good day of running, was running down Mingus and into Jerome on day 3. After that I resumed my death march until I was pulled in Sedona for time.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  11 месяцев назад

      I would like to do better on that Mingus to Jerome section. The part until the highway crossing I don't mind, but that rocky jeep road on the other side stole my joy. Have any suggestions for that part?

  • @chadbruce5482
    @chadbruce5482 Год назад

    Another awesome video Wes! I'm planning to be there in 2024 :)

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      Awesome, Chad, I am so happy you're going to tackle this one! I hope to see you there!

  • @philippenoel4500
    @philippenoel4500 Год назад

    Wes, what another epic adventure ! Third time Cocodona finisher : bravo bravo bravo. All your videos are so inspiring, i particulary appreciate the sound design, the selection of songs. I remember you're a pro video editor ? Am i wrong ? A huge thank you from France for all what you do 👏👏

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you! I try to do a pass of just listening to the edit. I’m happy you appreciate the effort.
      I started my career editing commercials. Now I design software, mostly tools for video editing. 🙌🏼
      I love that this channel gives me opportunities to edit and enjoy all the related experiences. Is hard work but I enjoy it.

  • @runningstories4791
    @runningstories4791 Год назад +1

    Can believe you don't have more subscribers so many memories and no one subscribe.

  • @pvtrout
    @pvtrout 7 месяцев назад

    Love your content.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you! 🙌🏼

  • @alesiabock9305
    @alesiabock9305 Год назад

    Amazing!

  • @JMnyJohns
    @JMnyJohns Год назад

    Another wonderful, inspiring video and I've watched them all. Thank you Wes. Someday, it would be interesting for the end of the race to be the start of the video where you show us what the next 7 days (or whatever) of recovery is like. I think it would be really compelling. Do you sleep 20 hours, eat a ton, can you walk after to you wake up? I can't help but think there is more to your story than the finish line. :)

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      Good idea for a video, it might surprise you how not-special my recovery is. I’m happy you’re enjoying my videos!

  • @super0965
    @super0965 5 месяцев назад

    Amazing!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @paulsaunders1855
    @paulsaunders1855 Год назад

    I’ve been looking forward to this video for 3 months. I’d love to get out there one day.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      I hope you do get there! The Sedona Canyons 125 is a good one to consider too, you get the more beautiful half of the course and a lot of time to finish. Thanks for watching.

  • @RunRideHikeThrive
    @RunRideHikeThrive Год назад

    Muchas Gracias for sharing such a journey, without knowing, eres una inspiración! #stayhard #callusyourmind 🙏 💪

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you for watching, I enjoy sharing these adventures.

  • @johnaheywood
    @johnaheywood 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome...keep going

    • @wplate
      @wplate  10 месяцев назад

      I'm keeping going-- Cocodona 2024 here we come!

  • @reynardthefox9072
    @reynardthefox9072 Год назад

    inspiring 🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      Thank you for always commenting on my videos! I appreciate your support of the channel.

  • @kuritsuke
    @kuritsuke Год назад +1

    Hi, this was another great accomplishment! I am curious how do you deal with the thought of maybe encountering a bear or mountain lion?

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      Thank you! I don't really think much about mountain lions or bears, I know they're out there but I also know they generally don't want anything to do with me. I've seen a mountain lion two times, the first time it didn't see me, the second time it did so we kept on eye on the path behind us to be sure it didn't chase (we also didn't run away from it). Near the end of Oregon 200 I heard sounds of a mountain lion, then a moment later found really fresh scat on the trail, so fresh I could smell it. During our Wonderland trail run, we came around a corner and I saw a bear running off into the woods, it was scared of us and ran away.

  • @ethansalter4489
    @ethansalter4489 Год назад

    Another excellent video! Great balance of detail and overview/context of the whole event. What software do you use for the flyovers and map overlays? Thanks!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Thank you! 🙌🏼
      The flyovers are animated in Google Earth Studio, and the text labels are added in Adobe After Effects.
      The map overlays I make in Photoshop. I’ve found PS’s Generate Image Assets feature very helpful.
      I edit using Final Cut Pro. Another tip you didn’t ask for: sometimes I re-edit music to fit myself, but for this I use a lot of Mofi mofi.loud.red/

    • @ethansalter4489
      @ethansalter4489 Год назад

      Thanks, this is great! Much appreciated. @@wplate

  • @TheLYagAmi
    @TheLYagAmi 8 месяцев назад

    Longest I’ve run is a 21k. This is awesome. I’d like to be able to do this one day.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  8 месяцев назад +1

      It is possible if you want it! Thanks for watching!

  • @mikaelcars7458
    @mikaelcars7458 Год назад

    What's the Ultraspire model of the running vest you are using?

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      That's the Zygos 4.0, my favorite. The 5.0 didn't work for me very well (though I did try it for my birthday run this year ruclips.net/video/oi4H7SBbTaA/видео.html )

  • @Gen_X_Jenn
    @Gen_X_Jenn Год назад

    Wes, what kind of watch do you use during long races? Can the battery sustain it?

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад +1

      Garmin Enduro 2 as the main watch, Garmin Enduro 1 as a backup. I used to care if they could last on a single charge through an entire 200, but I no longer care about that. I will nap during a 200 and I don't mind charging watches while I sleep.

  • @rockytop000
    @rockytop000 Год назад

    CAn I ask, what was your run/walk time break down? Would love to run this race, trying to figure out strategies... Did you sleep at all?

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      According to connect.garmin.com, 16:25:30 Run Time, 54:58:17 Walk Time, 24:24:36 Idle Time
      I slept approximately a total of 6 hours.

  • @nathanenns
    @nathanenns Год назад

    Do some people do Cocodona without any personal crew, just using what the race provides and drop bags? What percentage?

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      Yes quite a few run races like this solo.

  • @SergiuSalcau00
    @SergiuSalcau00 Год назад

    Sally 😍💥💥💥💥

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Год назад

      It was an honor to meet her!