wow, amazing work man. that looked just amazing. I'm training for my first half marathon (after two decades of basically just sitting) - and your films are so inspiring. I really hope I'll do the Run Rabbit Run one day.
Having grown up running, biking, and skiing the run rabbit run trails, to say that I found this story touching is an understatement. Incredible effort out there. I’m stoked you got to experience steamboat through such an amazing journey.
Congratulations! I’m so proud t say my dad has run this race before it sounds incredibly difficult. If’s amazing to see what you can do in such a beautiful place! Great job
Another awesome, vid, Ryan! I'm honored to have shared the last bit with you. Love the memories of running with you in the Mountains, brother! Incredible run and video!
Just ran RRR 100 as my first 100 miler. Your two videos and podcast (and yes, I listened to the entire 2 hours 😀) were huge for me. It really helped me prepare and calm my nerves. Thank you for taking the time to put these together.
Jon that is awesome!!!!!!! So glad that I was able to help out! Congrats on finishing RRR as your first, that is no easy feat. Wear that buckle with pride!
I just found and subscribed to your channel a few days ago. Although this is about last year's RRR 100, I completely enjoyed it. I'm a baby boomer trying to get into trail running - not sure how it will come about but watching/subscribing to channels like yours is giving me tons of inspiration. Thank you!
Great work man. I've got (my first) two 50s on the books for early 2019, and I think I'm getting more comfortable admitting to myself I might want a 100 buckle at some point. Obviously gotta see how those 50s go first, but videos like this really help me understand what I'm getting into. I figure if you look at something like this and aren't completely turned off, then maybe so. Gorgeous video, great work.
Thanks Justin! That's awesome that you are getting into ultrarunning! I just checked out your channel and you have a ton of great stuff on there, I subbed as well. It seems like we have a lot in common, I have a long history in Triathlon as well. Good luck with your training, I'll be following along!
@@RyanClaytonFilms That's awesome, and thanks! Kinda funny how so many of us sort of circle these same paths. I suppose it's not too surprising though; I haven't quite nailed it down, but I definitely think that there's some shared personality type that says "Yeah, spending 15hrs/week training for a 10/15/30 hour race is a good idea," ha. Your and Billy and Ethan's videos definitely get the gears turning. I remember a quote (I think it was Laz in some Barkley video) saying something like "It's only an achievement with the possibility of failure," and I seem to see that mindset in a lot of people's videos. I love seeing people get through those lows. Good luck to you as well!
Thanks man! Yes, that Laz quote is one of my favorites!!! There is definitely something very intriguing about a race where you don't know if you actually can finish. That's one of the things that gets me out the door to train! Good luck!
Amazing short documentary. So well put together it feels like I was there. Except I was eating breakfast and drinking coffee and sitting the whole time.
Wow - I really enjoyed this video! Great job. Love how you capture the ultra experience from training and prep to race day. Beautiful footage, awesome music, adorable family. Blessings!
Congrats on this, WOOP WOOP!!! You make the BEST videos! Thank you for them. I love your honesty even when you get stressed out lol. As a working, single mom it’s tough getting training in & time on my feet. You’re so real. Your videos are a blessing to me. Thank you & your family☮️💟
That's so encouraging, thank you so much!! It really is hard enough to do what we do as parents and trying to have a running life on top of that is crazy! I respect anyone who can do it, especially single parents out there, kudos to you!!
Good work and great video. I ran Cloudsplitter 50 k last weekend and crew for buddy . I beat me up but you and talking to others that the race inspired me to run grinstone. I never thought i want to do a 100 miler. Congrats again
Fantastic video and congrats on the race dude! I ran in the hare division this year and Fish Creek Falls as brutal coming back up that climb! Awesome course and such stunning views during the day. 100mi is a journey and you captured it greatly. Cheers!
Thanks Ed, I checked out your time, you crushed it!!! Nice work! Fish Creek Falls... I'll never forget that section, so awesome, but so brutal. Thanks for the kind words, good luck on your next race!
Great video Ryan. An honest, realistic and emotional account of an amazing achievement! Well done! Do you have any plans for any more races? Watching videos like yours keeps pushing me towards entering my first 100...👍
I just did training run in Boulder with a guy doing the run rabbit run 100 this year. Hopefully it will not be cancel. Love the journey of the 100 training and the race itself. Well done mate!
Just watched the 100 mile it was good to see your preparation with all the drop bag and your journey through the race loved it a great effort Ryan at the time well done 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥
Brilliant video Ryan and really cracking job on the race. The more I see these the more I think about entering an American race in the future; Colorado is stunning. This was just the motivation I needed to get out running up some hills in the Welsh rain today. No sunshine for us, but hey what can you do? Thanks man. Elton.
Thank you so much!!!!! A lot of time was invested into this video, so it's great to hear that it gives people motivation. And yes, Colorado is absolutely stunning. I respect you for getting out in that Welsh rain!
Congratulation! As always another excellent video. I have been waiting for this one. Cool to see Matt pacing you. That qualifies you for Hard Rock, you throwing your name in that lottery ?
Starting with the Beyond Limits Ultra in SoCal which is a looped trail run. I’m doing the 72 hour version but my goal is to do 100 mile in less than 36 hours as a confidence builder for a real 100 miler like Angeles Crest, Zion or Santa Barbara.
Sorry to hear that you didn’t want to go back after last year. Thanks for the kind words about the video though, and glad it made you want to go back! Good luck!
It was challenging. I knew the race tends to run long, but it was even longer than I expected (I got 109 miles; which means, the race is probably at least 105 to 106). I wasn't able to train as much as I would have liked this year (and I completely agree with the statement about how much time training takes). I would like (need?) to go back and get the sub-30 buckle some day. I think if the race went perfectly, I could pull that off, but I would have to put in more long mountain trail runs. In the end, I am happy to have finished as I wanted my Hardrock qualifier for the year.
I'm very happy to see you had a great race! Those views and all that sunshine too! How geeked out were you after you saw Jeff Browning? That would have been super cool! Anyway, great film Ryan, you got me right in the feels when you finished.
Thanks for the video!! I'm currently training for RRR 2021 and trying to figure out pacing, so I SUPER appreciate you're telling us times at aid stations. Trying to figure out where I want to put my sole pacer!
Awesome, so glad it helped!! If your pacer can go 50 miles the best place is the aid station in town. It’s got a great parking lot and they can stay warm if it’s night notice while waiting👍
Congrats on Steamboat - great race and great video. I just found your videos this past week and being from Lafayette myself, it’s cool to see all your training on the WL trails. If you haven’t though, you’ve got to run Prophetstown. Trail 3 & 4 out there are pretty good for a trail run.
Awesome, nice to meet you!! Thanks for the tip, I actually have been wanting to make it out there but just haven't yet. I'll definitely check it! Do you run too?
Ryan Clayton nice to meet you, too. I do run, just moved to Washington state this spring so getting vert is easier than back in Lafayette. Not an ultramarathoner though, got into it from soccer so still upping my mileage.
Started watching your videos and I am thoroughly enjoying them. 2024 is my year to run my 100 miler. Great tips! Question - how many liters are your drop bags?
Re-watching all the RRR vids I can find and love your story telling. I’m curious how you felt on the elevation gain and tech trail sections coming from Indiana. Did any of your training get close to what you saw on race day being from the Midwest?
Thanks Mike! Haha, great question! I think they both stand on their own as solid races, both very hard in their own rights and both have great signature qualities. Grindstone is tough beast coast terrain and the fact that most mortals have to go through two nights is just brutal. But RRR has the altitude factor and harder climbs, the upside is of course the beautiful Rocky Mountains. If I had to pick one to do again, it’d be RRR because of the location, but both have a special place in my heart! Thanks for asking!
Really nice video. You mentioned upping your long runs. On average, how long were your "long runs" to train for this. Did you at all focus on speed during those long runs or was it purely about distance during those training sessions?
Thanks Drew! My long runs were between 20-25 miles, and then I did 50 miles while pacing at the Leadville 100 four weeks before. Did not focus on speed, but did a lot of climbing in training specificly for this race. Thanks for asking!!
Incredible video and race effort. What I enjoyed most is your LACK of over dramatizing the race. Yeah it’s hard and it’s a big lead up to a race that distance but you saved the drama for off camera. Struggle and hardship are a given. Again well done.
Thanks!! I didn't have navigation going, but I had the vertical profile printed out on a piece of paper that listed the elevation at the top of each of the climbs. I also had a field on my watch that listed the elevation so I knew roughly when I was getting to the top.
Ryan, I really love this and all of your videos. I like seeing the grind leading up to the races as well. I will be doing RRR as my first 100 this coming September. I will not have a pacer or crew, which I’m a little nervous about because so many of these 100 videos demonstrate the power of a good pacer or crew as so often they seem to rally runners who might be in a dark space. Any advice for a pacerless/crew less runner for RRR?
Thank you so much Robert!! Doing RRR as your first 100 will be hard no matter what, but without pacer/crew it will be especially hard. This is a HR qualifier, and while it's not the hardest of the bunch, it's still harder than your average 100 miler. All that said, there are ways to get around not having a pacer or crew. I would make sure you print out the charts and maps like I did and have them on you at all times. That will help with staying focused on the next section which is all you need to focus on. Make sure your drop bags are well organized with zip lock bags and labeled for what mile you're at so you don't even need to think, just pull out the bag and go. Olympian hall aid station is like a graveyard for runners. I didn't get any of it on film I don't think because I was so wiped out both times I hit it. Most likely both times will be in the night, it will be cold outside, but the aid station is warm and has amazing food, nice bathrooms and places to sit and relax. But don't fall for it, there will be a ton of other runners hanging out there who have dropped. Get in and out fast both times. Also, it's a good idea to try to team up with other runners in the night, or at least hang around others going at your same pace. That will help keep you motivated through the night. Also, just expect the aid station mile markers to be off a little bit, they're definitely not exact! Hope that helps, let me know if you have other questions!!
@@RyanClaytonFilms With you having done an ultra now with no crew/pacer/good friend joining you do you have any extra advice for doing RRR100 without a crew or pacer? Last year was obviously cancelled but I’m signed up for this year (hopefully, there will be some semblance of normalcy by September).
@@robertbanjavcic7784 I would say make sure your drop bags are really well thought out. Like make an excel spreadsheet and memorize it!! Or have it in a ziplock bag to reference during the race. Also, try to spontaneously team up with a couple people through the night, that will be a big help! And good luck!!
Hey man great video, first time I've seen. I'm definitely going to catch up on the training videos. So you have a link to your training diary or a strava?
Nice feature. Good vid and grats on the finish. Watching you train in midwest winters brought back memories of running with a beard full of ice and wondering if my manhood would succumb to frostbite lol. One of the many things I don’t miss about the Chicago area.
@Ryan thanks for the video. Are you from Indy? I found your video by exploring my options for a 100 next year for my 30th. This one falls around that time of the year, and this video gives me an idea of what to expect.
At 13:45 he has something of a special sock. Someone please tell me that it's for preventing debris from getting into your shoe and if so what is the name of it because I NEED THEM!!!!
@@RyanClaytonFilms I appreciate your response and all of the work you put into your videos. Seeing you journeys through these events are very inspiring.
This is definitely a hard course, it’s a hardrock qualifier for a reason. But that said it is totally possible, I did grindstone as my first hundred with a couple 50s prior. Good luck!!!
There's nothing logical involved with running 100 miles in the mountains. But when you're in the middle of it, eating is actually really hard. So you eat whatever your body won't immediately reject. Sometimes it's good food, sometimes it's not, but you are in a calorie deficiency the whole time so everything you eat gets burned for fuel within the next couple hours. Hope that answers your question ✌️
Ryan Clayton I see ya I’ve just seen a lot of odd stuff people chugging soda and what not I figured it would hinder you during the race.. as an athlete I would think clean fuel sources and water would be best.. gonna try a 50k as soon as this corona virus is over .. thanks for the info !
yeah you'll see a lot of crazy stuff the more you get into this sport. Race nutrition is one of the most debated topics too. Good luck training during this crazy time, and that is so cool that you re doing a 50k soon!!!! Good luck!
Watching this five years later prepping for my own 100 mile race in August - this was great. Loved it!
Thank you! Really enjoyed the journey from the comfort of my treadmill!
Thanks! 😂 that’s a great place to be!
This is better than Netflix! Loved the journey. Congrats on this amazing accomplishment.
Whoa that’s awesome!! Thank you!! 👏
Thanks for letting us come along in your journey. Amazing growth in 100 miles. Hope to make this happen one day...thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you so much! Keep putting in the time and effort and you'll get there!
wow, amazing work man. that looked just amazing. I'm training for my first half marathon (after two decades of basically just sitting) - and your films are so inspiring. I really hope I'll do the Run Rabbit Run one day.
Thank you so much Ami, that means a lot! RRR is a tough one but definitely one you need to do!!
Having grown up running, biking, and skiing the run rabbit run trails, to say that I found this story touching is an understatement. Incredible effort out there. I’m stoked you got to experience steamboat through such an amazing journey.
ryan finishes and hugs his family
me: stop the watch!!
Hahahha 😂
Dude, this is outsanding. Well done
thank you!!!
Congratulations! I’m so proud t say my dad has run this race before it sounds incredibly difficult. If’s amazing to see what you can do in such a beautiful place! Great job
Another awesome, vid, Ryan! I'm honored to have shared the last bit with you. Love the memories of running with you in the Mountains, brother! Incredible run and video!
Thanks dude, I am so lucky to have had you out there! Wouldn’t have had it any other way!!
Just ran RRR 100 as my first 100 miler. Your two videos and podcast (and yes, I listened to the entire 2 hours 😀) were huge for me. It really helped me prepare and calm my nerves. Thank you for taking the time to put these together.
Jon that is awesome!!!!!!! So glad that I was able to help out! Congrats on finishing RRR as your first, that is no easy feat. Wear that buckle with pride!
Bro the emotions and the journey captured in this movie is amazing!!!! Job well done!!!
Thank you so much Charles!!! That means a lot!
Congratulations. I'm training for that next year, for my first 100 miler, so thank you for the video. Great Job!!!
Thanks! That is so awesome that you picked RRR for your first hundred! It's hard, but an amazing one!! Good luck with your training!
That hat.... glued to your head or what!?! Congrats man
Yep, basically 😂, thanks!!
Great video, Ryan, and congrats on the great run! It was a cool surprise to see a familiar face there with your awesome pacer!
Thanks! Matt was awesome!!
Dude I just smiled for 5 straight minutes! I know this is an old video but its really inspiring to me!
Haha, that is awesome to hear! Thanks for letting me know it was inspiring. So cool!
I just found and subscribed to your channel a few days ago. Although this is about last year's RRR 100, I completely enjoyed it. I'm a baby boomer trying to get into trail running - not sure how it will come about but watching/subscribing to channels like yours is giving me tons of inspiration. Thank you!
That’s awesome to hear!!! So glad that this video gave you some inspiration, and thanks for letting me know! 👏
Super informative, thanks for making this video
Great work man. I've got (my first) two 50s on the books for early 2019, and I think I'm getting more comfortable admitting to myself I might want a 100 buckle at some point. Obviously gotta see how those 50s go first, but videos like this really help me understand what I'm getting into. I figure if you look at something like this and aren't completely turned off, then maybe so. Gorgeous video, great work.
Thanks Justin! That's awesome that you are getting into ultrarunning! I just checked out your channel and you have a ton of great stuff on there, I subbed as well. It seems like we have a lot in common, I have a long history in Triathlon as well. Good luck with your training, I'll be following along!
@@RyanClaytonFilms That's awesome, and thanks! Kinda funny how so many of us sort of circle these same paths. I suppose it's not too surprising though; I haven't quite nailed it down, but I definitely think that there's some shared personality type that says "Yeah, spending 15hrs/week training for a 10/15/30 hour race is a good idea," ha. Your and Billy and Ethan's videos definitely get the gears turning. I remember a quote (I think it was Laz in some Barkley video) saying something like "It's only an achievement with the possibility of failure," and I seem to see that mindset in a lot of people's videos. I love seeing people get through those lows. Good luck to you as well!
Thanks man! Yes, that Laz quote is one of my favorites!!! There is definitely something very intriguing about a race where you don't know if you actually can finish. That's one of the things that gets me out the door to train! Good luck!
Great vid! RRR on the bucket list
Amazing short documentary. So well put together it feels like I was there. Except I was eating breakfast and drinking coffee and sitting the whole time.
Thanks Julien, that’s awesome!
Just watched this the morning of my first ultra! AAAHHH!!!! Thanks for getting me pumped up :)
That is so awesome!!!!!! Hope you had a blast!
Wow - I really enjoyed this video! Great job. Love how you capture the ultra experience from training and prep to race day. Beautiful footage, awesome music, adorable family. Blessings!
Thank you so much, that means a lot to me!
jencov7 beyond great editing too.
Wow, thank you so much!!
Congrats on this, WOOP WOOP!!! You make the BEST videos! Thank you for them. I love your honesty even when you get stressed out lol. As a working, single mom it’s tough getting training in & time on my feet. You’re so real. Your videos are a blessing to me. Thank you & your family☮️💟
That's so encouraging, thank you so much!! It really is hard enough to do what we do as parents and trying to have a running life on top of that is crazy! I respect anyone who can do it, especially single parents out there, kudos to you!!
So awesome ur children is part of ur successful journey! They must be so proud of u!
Yes, such a fun experience!!! Great memories!
Great video bro! Awesome run you did amazing! Inspirational ❤️🙏🏃♂️🔨
Thank you so much Eric!
Amazing video Ryan, thank you for sharing your experience. Incredible race!
Thank you so much, that means a lot to me! 🙏
Good work and great video. I ran Cloudsplitter 50 k last weekend and crew for buddy . I beat me up but you and talking to others that the race inspired me to run grinstone. I never thought i want to do a 100 miler. Congrats again
Wow, that is so awesome! Thanks for letting me know. It’s gonna be so hard, but so rewarding! Go get it! 👊
Great video! I can't believe they made you go for a hike after doing 100 miles, but you're a trooper! ;)
Haha, it's all good, thanks!!! Glad you liked it!
Just watched this for the second time. Incredible feat and out there for so long; good job!,
That's awesome, thank you Michael!!
thoroughly enjoyed your film! Congrats on your race
Thank you so much, that means a lot!! 🙏
Great work😎👊🏼 good prep tips👍🏼 Thanks
Thank you!!
Fantastic video and congrats on the race dude! I ran in the hare division this year and Fish Creek Falls as brutal coming back up that climb! Awesome course and such stunning views during the day. 100mi is a journey and you captured it greatly. Cheers!
Thanks Ed, I checked out your time, you crushed it!!! Nice work! Fish Creek Falls... I'll never forget that section, so awesome, but so brutal. Thanks for the kind words, good luck on your next race!
Great film of your RRR 2018! Congratulations man, you killed it!
Thank you!
Great video Ryan. An honest, realistic and emotional account of an amazing achievement! Well done! Do you have any plans for any more races? Watching videos like yours keeps pushing me towards entering my first 100...👍
Thank you so much!! Yeah I have one or two more this year, shorter ultras, and then not sure what races for next year!
Dude such an amazing video. Keep it up, loved every moment.
Thank you so much, Chris, that means a lot. Glad you enjoyed it!
Great work! Appreciate the effort for both the race and the content!
Thanks dude!!
Amazing! Well done sir.
Thank you so much!!!
I loved it.
I just did training run in Boulder with a guy doing the run rabbit run 100 this year. Hopefully it will not be cancel. Love the journey of the 100 training and the race itself. Well done mate!
Thank you so much!! Hope the race does go on, it is such a good race. It will definitely be one of the first races I do twice!
Just watched the 100 mile it was good to see your preparation with all the drop bag and your journey through the race loved it a great effort Ryan at the time well done 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥
Thanks George! That means a lot!
Honestly best video I’ve seen man good job
Wow, thank you so much man!
Nice job, congrats on the finish, and I really enjoyed your video. Need to check out some more of your others now too.
Awesome, thank you so much!!!!
Respect. Congrats
Thank you!
Fantastic voyage! Thanks for sharing!! Watching this encourages me as I train for my first 5k. Gotta start somewhere! Lol
Yes!!!! Good luck training for your first 5k! And thanks for the kind words!
Yaaaassss great video! Congrats on the buckle!
Thanks you so much! 🙏
Brilliant video Ryan and really cracking job on the race. The more I see these the more I think about entering an American race in the future; Colorado is stunning. This was just the motivation I needed to get out running up some hills in the Welsh rain today. No sunshine for us, but hey what can you do? Thanks man. Elton.
Thank you so much!!!!! A lot of time was invested into this video, so it's great to hear that it gives people motivation. And yes, Colorado is absolutely stunning. I respect you for getting out in that Welsh rain!
@@RyanClaytonFilms cheers! PS; was a great run, had a blast in the rain :)
Nice!
Well done 👍, Ryan !!
Thank you John!!!
That looks like it was a blast!! Enjoyed your video. :)
Thank you so much!! It was so tough, but incredible too!
some great stuff there, Ryan! Congrats!!!
Thank you so much!!
Awesome video! Keep up the great content.
Thanks Rick!!
28:17 - 28:22 inspiring moment...goosebumps.
Congratulation! As always another excellent video. I have been waiting for this one. Cool to see Matt pacing you. That qualifies you for Hard Rock, you throwing your name in that lottery ?
I know right?! We are like a big family now haha! Yep, for sure entering the Hardrock lottery 👍
Congratulations! Great video. Very motivating.
Thank you so much!!
Just subscribed! I’m documenting my training for my first 100
Right on!!!! Which race?
Starting with the Beyond Limits Ultra in SoCal which is a looped trail run. I’m doing the 72 hour version but my goal is to do 100 mile in less than 36 hours as a confidence builder for a real 100 miler like Angeles Crest, Zion or Santa Barbara.
Whoa, that sounds awesome, good luck! Document that journey for sure!!
Great video! Those green drop bags look awesome.
Yes, they are awesome! Heavy duty, can hold a lot or be rolled up really small, waterproof, can't go wrong. Thanks!
Congratulations.
Thank you!!
This was a fantastic video! Congratulations on a great accomplishment.
Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it!
great video thanks!
You bet! Thanks for letting me know!
It’s the ultra shuffle; wear that badge with pride! 😉
Haha yeah the ultra shuffle!!!!
Great video, incredible accomplishment
Thanks!!
I ran the race last year, and decide not to go steamboat any more, when I see this video，I wish I could run it again in the future.
Sorry to hear that you didn’t want to go back after last year. Thanks for the kind words about the video though, and glad it made you want to go back! Good luck!
Nice job! I finished just behind you. 🙂 Way to grind through.
That's awesome Dale, thanks! What did you think of the race?
It was challenging. I knew the race tends to run long, but it was even longer than I expected (I got 109 miles; which means, the race is probably at least 105 to 106). I wasn't able to train as much as I would have liked this year (and I completely agree with the statement about how much time training takes). I would like (need?) to go back and get the sub-30 buckle some day. I think if the race went perfectly, I could pull that off, but I would have to put in more long mountain trail runs. In the end, I am happy to have finished as I wanted my Hardrock qualifier for the year.
What an amazing accomplishment! Congratulations! Also, great story telling and videography.
Thanks Matthew, that means a lot to me!!!
Nice video. I finished at 6pm on the 50 miler. What a great day it was. I posted my own video on this as well.
Nice, congrats! I’ll check it out!
Wowwww you inspired me congratulations !
Thank you Julissa!!
Great intro Ryan, well done
Thank you so much!!
Its really cool seeing a non pro/elite run these ultras
Thanks!!!
Amazing as always!! I’ve been waiting for this one, great work man!
Thank you!
I'm very happy to see you had a great race! Those views and all that sunshine too! How geeked out were you after you saw Jeff Browning? That would have been super cool! Anyway, great film Ryan, you got me right in the feels when you finished.
Seeing Jeff Browning was awesome!! He is such a stud!!!! Thanks for letting me know what you thought, definitely a whole lotta feels!! 🙏
BEAST
Thanks Seth!!
Yo good luck. Nice video. Inspiring.
Thank you so much Rupank!!
Thanks for the video!! I'm currently training for RRR 2021 and trying to figure out pacing, so I SUPER appreciate you're telling us times at aid stations. Trying to figure out where I want to put my sole pacer!
Awesome, so glad it helped!! If your pacer can go 50 miles the best place is the aid station in town. It’s got a great parking lot and they can stay warm if it’s night notice while waiting👍
Great video man, brilliant.
Thank you so much!!
Congrats on Steamboat - great race and great video. I just found your videos this past week and being from Lafayette myself, it’s cool to see all your training on the WL trails. If you haven’t though, you’ve got to run Prophetstown. Trail 3 & 4 out there are pretty good for a trail run.
Awesome, nice to meet you!! Thanks for the tip, I actually have been wanting to make it out there but just haven't yet. I'll definitely check it! Do you run too?
Ryan Clayton nice to meet you, too. I do run, just moved to Washington state this spring so getting vert is easier than back in Lafayette. Not an ultramarathoner though, got into it from soccer so still upping my mileage.
Sweet, I bet running out in WA is awesome! I played soccer too through high school! Good luck with your running!
Epic 👍👍👍
Thank you so much!!
Started watching your videos and I am thoroughly enjoying them. 2024 is my year to run my 100 miler. Great tips! Question - how many liters are your drop bags?
My favorite part was when the race ended up being 109 miles that year!
Haha yes!!! That was crazy!
Re-watching all the RRR vids I can find and love your story telling.
I’m curious how you felt on the elevation gain and tech trail sections coming from Indiana. Did any of your training get close to what you saw on race day being from the Midwest?
loved the video......i'm hooked.....hit the subscribe button......bring it on....oh, and GREAT JOB!!!!!
Thank you Caroline, you are awesome! 🙏
Yuhhhhh
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Congrats! Been watching the build up and this was a great video to close it. Now the question...Grindstone vs Run Rabbit Run?
Thanks Mike! Haha, great question! I think they both stand on their own as solid races, both very hard in their own rights and both have great signature qualities. Grindstone is tough beast coast terrain and the fact that most mortals have to go through two nights is just brutal. But RRR has the altitude factor and harder climbs, the upside is of course the beautiful Rocky Mountains. If I had to pick one to do again, it’d be RRR because of the location, but both have a special place in my heart! Thanks for asking!
Really nice video. You mentioned upping your long runs. On average, how long were your "long runs" to train for this. Did you at all focus on speed during those long runs or was it purely about distance during those training sessions?
Thanks Drew! My long runs were between 20-25 miles, and then I did 50 miles while pacing at the Leadville 100 four weeks before. Did not focus on speed, but did a lot of climbing in training specificly for this race. Thanks for asking!!
Incredible video and race effort. What I enjoyed most is your LACK of over dramatizing the race. Yeah it’s hard and it’s a big lead up to a race that distance but you saved the drama for off camera. Struggle and hardship are a given. Again well done.
Thank you so much, that is great to hear and it means a lot!! 👍
Love the video and your determination.
What app you were using for the GPX file Nav ?
Thanks!! I didn't have navigation going, but I had the vertical profile printed out on a piece of paper that listed the elevation at the top of each of the climbs. I also had a field on my watch that listed the elevation so I knew roughly when I was getting to the top.
Love watching your videos for some reason. 24:01 26:31
Ryan, I really love this and all of your videos. I like seeing the grind leading up to the races as well. I will be doing RRR as my first 100 this coming September. I will not have a pacer or crew, which I’m a little nervous about because so many of these 100 videos demonstrate the power of a good pacer or crew as so often they seem to rally runners who might be in a dark space. Any advice for a pacerless/crew less runner for RRR?
Thank you so much Robert!! Doing RRR as your first 100 will be hard no matter what, but without pacer/crew it will be especially hard. This is a HR qualifier, and while it's not the hardest of the bunch, it's still harder than your average 100 miler. All that said, there are ways to get around not having a pacer or crew. I would make sure you print out the charts and maps like I did and have them on you at all times. That will help with staying focused on the next section which is all you need to focus on. Make sure your drop bags are well organized with zip lock bags and labeled for what mile you're at so you don't even need to think, just pull out the bag and go. Olympian hall aid station is like a graveyard for runners. I didn't get any of it on film I don't think because I was so wiped out both times I hit it. Most likely both times will be in the night, it will be cold outside, but the aid station is warm and has amazing food, nice bathrooms and places to sit and relax. But don't fall for it, there will be a ton of other runners hanging out there who have dropped. Get in and out fast both times. Also, it's a good idea to try to team up with other runners in the night, or at least hang around others going at your same pace. That will help keep you motivated through the night. Also, just expect the aid station mile markers to be off a little bit, they're definitely not exact! Hope that helps, let me know if you have other questions!!
Ryan Clayton Thank you! That’s all very helpful advice.
@@RyanClaytonFilms With you having done an ultra now with no crew/pacer/good friend joining you do you have any extra advice for doing RRR100 without a crew or pacer? Last year was obviously cancelled but I’m signed up for this year (hopefully, there will be some semblance of normalcy by September).
@@robertbanjavcic7784 I would say make sure your drop bags are really well thought out. Like make an excel spreadsheet and memorize it!! Or have it in a ziplock bag to reference during the race. Also, try to spontaneously team up with a couple people through the night, that will be a big help! And good luck!!
Hey man any word on your Amazon project? It sounds awesome.
It's coming along, but still has a ways to go. Not sure of a release date yet.
Hey man great video, first time I've seen. I'm definitely going to catch up on the training videos. So you have a link to your training diary or a strava?
Thanks man, that’s awesome!! I’m on Strava you can search my name I’m sure I’ll pop up. Thanks for the encouragement, have a great day!
Did that garmin actually last the entire race?
It would not have, but I charged it through the night with a portable usb battery. The Fenix models will continue to track your run while charging 👍
Nice feature. Good vid and grats on the finish. Watching you train in midwest winters brought back memories of running with a beard full of ice and wondering if my manhood would succumb to frostbite lol. One of the many things I don’t miss about the Chicago area.
Great job man. What’s next?
Thanks man! Entering the lotteries for Western States and Hardrock, other than that, not sure yet!
Ryan Clayton I live out in Boulder Colorado and do a lot of long distance running if you ever need a pacer let me know.
Sweet, thats awesome! Thank for offering!
@Ryan thanks for the video. Are you from Indy? I found your video by exploring my options for a 100 next year for my 30th. This one falls around that time of the year, and this video gives me an idea of what to expect.
Thanks Ryan! I am actually north of Indy in West Lafayette, Run Rabbit Run is a great race!!
@@RyanClaytonFilms awesome! Great job too! Could sense your dedication. If you can, where'd you train around here to get ready for that high altitude?
At 13:45 he has something of a special sock. Someone please tell me that it's for preventing debris from getting into your shoe and if so what is the name of it because I NEED THEM!!!!
Yeah it is! It's called a gaiter and goes over the sock and shoe to prevent debris from getting in. Here is a link to them: geni.us/GAITER
@@RyanClaytonFilms I appreciate your response and all of the work you put into your videos. Seeing you journeys through these events are very inspiring.
That's so cool to hear, thank you!!
How’s this course for a first 100? I will have several 50s done by race time.
This is definitely a hard course, it’s a hardrock qualifier for a reason. But that said it is totally possible, I did grindstone as my first hundred with a couple 50s prior. Good luck!!!
@@RyanClaytonFilms also I must break 24hrs 😁. Gotta slay some hares 🐰. But I will be in the 🐢
Now train your mind
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What’s the logic behind eating like shit during the race?
There's nothing logical involved with running 100 miles in the mountains. But when you're in the middle of it, eating is actually really hard. So you eat whatever your body won't immediately reject. Sometimes it's good food, sometimes it's not, but you are in a calorie deficiency the whole time so everything you eat gets burned for fuel within the next couple hours. Hope that answers your question ✌️
Ryan Clayton I see ya I’ve just seen a lot of odd stuff people chugging soda and what not I figured it would hinder you during the race.. as an athlete I would think clean fuel sources and water would be best.. gonna try a 50k as soon as this corona virus is over .. thanks for the info !
yeah you'll see a lot of crazy stuff the more you get into this sport. Race nutrition is one of the most debated topics too. Good luck training during this crazy time, and that is so cool that you re doing a 50k soon!!!! Good luck!
Great film of your RRR 2018! Congratulations man, you killed it!
Thanks Jeremy!! Sorry I didn't see this until just now!