Western Time | a Western States 100 Film
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- On June 28, 2014 Nike Trail athlete Sally McRae ran the original and most prestigious 100 mile race, the Western States 100 for the very first time. This short film documents her story and her journey leading up to this event including qualifying at the Montrail Ultra Cup race, the inaugural Sean O'Brien 50 mile earlier in the year.
Although recently garnering a sponsorship, Sally opens up about her personal struggles and self-doubt leading up to the race. Her story also involves the tremendous support of her friends who were with her throughout her journey to and during the race of her life, the Western States 100.
Starring: Sally McRae | www.sallymcrae.com
Facebook: YellowRunner
Instagram: @yellowrunner
Twitter: @SallyMcRae
Film by: Billy Yang | www.billyyangfilms.com
Facebook: BillyYangFilms
Instagram: @BillyYangFilms
Twitter: @BillyYang
copyright Billy Yang Films 2014
Watching this anticipating Sally’s Western States 2024 so excited
Same
"What a great privilege it is to have a body that will go 100 miles on foot" Amen to that!
It’s incredible how powerful and meaningful this film remains even after 5 years have passed. This film made Billy and embodies Sally. 😎
Fantastic! Ultras are about so much more than just running. I never tire of these race videos. They keep me going in my own humble pursuits.
Exactly my thoughts
This moved me to tears multiple times! I was listening to older podcast because I have not listened to them all. When I heard about this movie and knew I had to watch it. I have watched all of her movies more than once! I was just going to comment as well on her infectious laugh!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!! Love this movie. It is so heartfelt and moving. The memory she shares about her mother. Reminds me of a very specific memory I have of my father who also died of cancer when I was just 11 and he was 31. He took us to Six flags every summer. He did not miss that last year. Even though he was so sick, skin and bones with an PICC line in his arm for IV infusions. I remember people looking at him and pointing. I can just remember how strong he was and how hard that was for him holding on for so long. 🥺🥺🥺. Thank you Sally for sharing you story and touching so many of our lives. - Choose strong.
Just watched this again for like the billionth time and it’s still just as good. I would love to meet Sally someday. She’s an incredible person. Great job on this video Billy!
You effing ultra runners made me cry. This is a beautiful and amazing story. Sally's strength, and beautiful spirit shines through every time I see her in video. I love that she had a bunch of dudes crewing/cheering her onto the finish. And yes, please make more running films/videos. I've seen the *****'s over and over. I can't get enough.
I wasn't prepared for this. Bawling at the stuff about Sally's mother and the video of her winning the race as a kid.
Billy Yang you have been able to harness the struggles and the reason why we get out there and pound miles. What a touching story Sally!!! Having lost my mom last year and making the decision to run a marathon this year in her memory... your story really hit home with me. Thank you for sharing.
"If ever I hit a low spot in a race, there's two things my mind always goes to. The first one is always God". Incredible and inspiring! Best of wishes for you Sally in all the days to come.
I watch this before every race.
This video came up on my suggested list...I guess because of some hiking videos I've watched. I had never heard of Sally McRae and I don't even run but by minute 19, I cared enough about her that I actually got chills! That, my friend, is good film making!!
Thank you Brian. High praise.
I'm a runner, but ultra running was not something I thought much about. I think Billy popped up on my Instagram because I follow Brave Like Gabe and Justin Grunwald. I've been more and more curious. This is my favorite film so far. The resilience needed to run 100 miles blows my mind! I felt tested doing a marathon so I really can't imagine. Sally is such an inspiration. Staying warm and positive in the low moments, what a cool person! Seeing how emotional her crew was to see her succeed was really touching. A lot of love and care there, very cool! Loved it! ❤️
The soccer part about her Mom - The feels!
With Western States right around the corner it was only fitting that I watch this awesomeness once again. Good luck Sally.
What. A. Beautiful. Story. Definitely on the top 3 list of most inspiring stories I've ever heard.
A truly inspirational Film As a 54 year young man who is trying to get back to his roots of running, this one piece and Sally's story will be my future goto when times get tough. Thanks So Much for sharing your story with us.
Thanks I will check it out.
Billy, Thank you for everything you have done to promote the sport. This film has reinvigorated me and made me excited to run.
It is a pity that I cannot give two or more likes to this video. Truly inspirational story and great filming!
It's hard to come across films like this. As a novice runner I seek out inspiration and I don't often discover something that ticks all the right boxes. Plenty of amateur stuff about that fails to connect at the emotion level I'm after. Fantastic stuff!
Thank you.
Thanks for the amazing film! I am not an ultrarunner yet but is a lover of running, soccer, tennis and many other sports. Most importantly, I have wanted to become a medical doctor ever since I was a child. I suffered many setbacks to my dreams, both in my academics as well as many personal issues. After watching ***** 's many race videos and crewing states video, I found this today. These videos have helped me get through year 12 finals. The tenacity, determination and positivity of ***** pushed me to continue to want my dream, to push for it no matter what. The powerful mindset of these ultrarunners as well as my own experience of the beauty of teamwork and persistence both in my own sporting endeavours has propelled me through this difficult time. I realised this mentality does not only apply to sports but are essential to success in all facets of life. So I want to say kudos to all the amazing ultrarunners out there and hope I can accomplish something this big physically in the near future or metaphorically, by attaining my own 'ultramarathon' of that MD degree.
How’s this guy not have more subs. I’ve been binging the running content. Amazing work man. Truly inspiring stuff.
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2nd time watching this. This truly captures the heart of the sport. Thank you 🙏
Terrific job, Billy. As much as in loved the Western States footage, it is really the way you incorporated the video of the 7yr old Sally racing to exhaustion that brings the sweetness, exhilaration and the heartbreak to the strory.
It was almost as though Sally's mom was there...cheering on "her Sally" both in that little 1km race in the park and at the biggest 100-miler of them all. Its sad that she lost her mother at such an young age. But Sally is so fortunate that you were able to bring her mom into this moment...somehow sharing in Sally's tremendous achievement many years since her passing.
Her mom was obviously proud of Sally - her biggest fan. Your film gives us the distinct sensation that she still is.
What a marvelous film!
What an inspiration to runners everywhere!
What an incredible athlete!
My 9 yr old daughter loved watching her first 1k race.
Sally McRae had the spark that later brought out the flame for her Western States top 10 finish!
Man, I'm stoked for her!
THANK YOU SALLY & BILLY!!
After 9 months of not finding intresst in running ...... this made me go out and run ......... thank you so much and good luck in WS 2015
I cried! Thank you for sharing such an amazing moment. This shows are we can all crush our goals. Sally sure did and I see that she did it again this year! Hopefully, without an injury but that sure didn't stop her. Very inspirational!
I am so happy to have come across this video, and all of your videos Billy. Truly inspirational. I love hearing these beautiful stories of hardship and perseverance. It’s amazing what we can accomplish, especially our very own bodies. Thank you ♥️
Amazing documentation of such an inspiring story. I lost my mom and watching the old videos reminded me of all the times my mom went to my games and sporting events. Thanks for sharing this and congratulations on your accomplishment. I wish you many more.
I love the smile, the laugh, the tenacity, the passion, the drive...what an inspiration.
Such a great video.. hard to believe that it was 10 years ago…!!!
Just got done watching this for the third time and like always I come away inspired, grateful and with a few less tears in the tank. Thanks Billy, Sally and team for sharing your passion and inspiration!
Sally is a rock star and Billy captured it. It pulled me in and made me feel like I was there. Awesome work Mr Yang.
I’m not crying…you’re crying. ❤️
I absolutely love this movie!
Absolutely fantastic! Candid, transparent, and determined. Thanks for sharing your life Sally and thanks Billy for telling a beautiful story.
I had to google the results from 2015. She did get back and she did even better! ♥
Sally seems to always have a smile on her face. No matter how much it hurts she keeps smiling.
Very wonderful film. I have a watch thousands of youtube videos and this is the first 1 that brought tears to my eyes and didn't even realize it until the tear fell off my face . also I have to say that she is very blessed to have a crew and group of friends that are so positive and very supportive
Tomorrow is my first race of the year, a mere half marathon, but hilly at that. My aim for the year is to complete a 100 mile ultra along the Cotswold Hills in the UK. This film is totally inspirational and have just watched it again to give me the motivation to give it my all tomorrow, even though I haven't trained properly and the weather is going to be rubbish. Would love to run the WS100 one day, visited the area years ago and loved it.
I’ll always go back to this powerful feeling. Thank you sallie ❤
Out of the park! Loved this and love all you guys - you show what it means to volunteer, crew and run. The kindness and love comes shining through. Thanks so much!
20:41 is incredible, maybe the best moment for me
Still...never gets old. Tears me up and puts a smile on my face. I forgot how many times I've watched it, but I'll have another. *****
You get me every dang time Billy! Such a talented gift your skills are to your friends and all runners alike. Cannot get enough of your work.
What a fantastically done video. Not ashamed to admit it made me cry. This video and her story are going to be some of my own go to thoughts when my races and training and life get tough. "I chose to believe..." love that phrase.
Beautiful. The whole package - from the people to the location to the music. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Jo E Thank you Jo!
I love this video, it epitomises everything that is great about running. The guts, determination & camaraderie. The passion of the pacers is highly emotional, inspirational lady.
Watched this inspiring film for a second time. Made my wife watch it too - she got emotional twice! Such a great story, and beautifully shot and scored! All involved deserve congratulations.
Thank you Patrick - so sweet and kind.
This is life. Stuff like this bring hope and sunshine to our lives. God bless all of you.
I love coming back to this whenever I need extra inspiration and motivation. Hoping Sally kills it tomorrow!!
owh God...Sally McRae made me cry..very inspirational
Running my first 100 miler on Saturday and found it fitting to watch the documentary that helped springboard my love of ultras. Thank you Billy and Sally
How beautifully documented! I cried I cheered I smiled! This was amazing to watch! 🙏♥️
I started to run 1year ago. With the help of your films i began trailrunning. Please don't stop making films.
Sally watched it again! I just love the person you are! You are the best!
Never ceases to amaze and inspire me no matter how many times I watch it. Beautiful.
God. She reminds me so much of one of my nieces. What a terrific lady. WTG, Sally. God bless you.
Great job! Very inspiring and very well made film. I've been listening to Sally as a podcast guest for quite some time now, and it's incredible to see how she has the willpower to take it to a whole new level against the best ultrarunning competition in the US, while at the same time battling the demons onside insisting that she should quit. Fantastic job, Billy, on telling that story here!
So courageous, and inspirational. Go Sally and her loving supportive friends! Easily one of the most moving films that I have ever watched. It does something beautiful to the soul. Great work.
What an amazing lady... my mind is sufficiently and utterly blown by her spirit and the way she carries herself. Nothing but respect for this ! ! !
I suspect I will watch this film before quite a few runs in the future.
Thanks (subscribed)
thank you!
She’s such an amazing woman and athlete 💛 well done, Billy!
A wonderful and inspiring movie. Truly shows the deep emotions that we all go through in preparing for and in the midst of our greatest runs. Well done Billy, keep them coming
Phenomenal story teller, I felt really connected to the people and inspired by Sally's thoughts and reasons for running. I shall have to remember to watch this before my 100 miler!
Powerful. Thank you for sharing about your mom. Beautiful and inspiring story!
What an inspiring film. When I watch these efforts it is hard to believe that I completed this event several times in under 24 hours. Amazing. My sweaty hat off to all who come and complete this challenge.
Thanks so much Billy and Sally for making what is very obviously a labor of love.
The music, the people, the drama! Sally! Wow, this is inspiring. Thank you.
So crazy to watch this knowing how much she has achieved in the 200s. This is a real testimony of time and effort. Nothing incredible comes quick and easy❤❤ thanks for the video !!
Absolutely sensational. It managed to be so warm and yet so raw, Billy, really well done on an exceptional piece of work. Sally continues to be an inspiration to us all.
41 people doesnt have a soul and are jealousand definitely don't run , this is really beautiful inspiring video , run changed my life !
God bless you Sally, very inspirational!
Wonderful flim. I really started getting into running specifically trail running over a year so I really enjoy watching this flim. No matter what you do in life, if you believe you could achieve, no matter how hard or painful.
This is one of the most inspirational videos on ultra running I have seen. Sally is a true inspiration and after watching this film it gives me the push and motivation to accomplish bigger and better goals in my running career. Don't ever give up no matter how much pain. I love how she goes to happy place when she is suffering and in pain; as runners we all have that place we go to when we need that extra push.
Once again awesome story and great video...
This is the most inspiring thing I've seen in a very long time. Some real tear-jerker moments in this one.
This movie inspired me to sign up for my first ultra (50k) last summer, and now my first 100 miler this summer! Can't wait! Thank you so much for sharing this experience :)
Excellent story. Excellent film. Congrats to Sally, Billy Wang and their support in the Western States 100 (the crew), and in the making of this film. Just very well done.
I could make many notes here of many things I observed in this film, most all of them of 'excellence' on this human story of "human journey" (amidst ultra running backdrop), but I'll make it just one, possibly for effect: Sally throughout the two races is clear about the effort, about the journey ... it's about the team -- it's all "we" and "us" from her; never "me" or "I". Exemplary attitude. It is not only the appropriate "human" one, it also the one that maximizes your crew's support. It is great to see all this human inter-connectedness and support. Kudos, to Sally, particularly, but also to all involved. Inspiring.
Finally, and really quite off topic, but .... I have not purchased a stitch of Nike in 7 years (nor any Trek, Oakley, other funders of Lance). If Nike is choosing now to consciously (i.e., knowingly, and in good conscious) support people like Sally (real, admirable humans), then I could be changing that, and possibly soon. I do have to recognize and accept that there is redemption ... for people, and for large corporations.
Thank you Billy for making a movie about a woman athlete. She sure is fine person and you are a fine filmmaker
Why dragging this SJW CRAP into this. Great inspiring stories full stop. Regardless sex, age, race,...
I laughed, I cried.. Goosebumps all over the place! Thank you for this beautiful and inspiring video! I absolutely loved it.
Such an inspirational woman! I love you Sally!!!!!
A perfect gem of inspiration, courage, and wisdom. Thank you.
Thank you for making this film. So inspiring for life. You don't have to be an ultra runner to find the stories of people like Sally motivating. Great work!
Billy and Sally, thank you for sharing your passion for life with all of us. My 11, 9, 6y/o have also been inspired by you and frequently say, "run like Sally" when we are hiking or running outside..... :}
I could watch this a thousand times. Thank you so much, *****, for capturing for us and captivating us with the depths of struggle and the heights of accomplishment. Much love for you & your work, for ***** and her life-journey, and for all the crew that made this possible.
An absolutely amazing story! Thanks for making this film. We need more stories of inspiration exactly like hers.
Sally you are the best! Billy, great job, again!
How does ANYONE give this a thumbs down?! Truly inspirational. Wonderful film. Thank you! :-)
haha. thank you for the kind words, really appreciate it :)
Exactly! How can you not like this?
I agree. I don't understand how anybody can put a thumbs down on this video. to say that this is an inspirational video it's an understatement. Best motivational video I have ever seen to date.
The Unstoppable Coach maybe cause clear Nike commercial? I'm not one of thumbs down but because of Nike implementation to this video, great running movie turned into very good... Nike commercial. That's the annoying part.
probably for all the cry-babies; it's just running...
Great documentary! Love the aspect of overcoming adversity/loss through running, that's how I came to run even though when I was younger I hated running.
Thank you for making and posting this inspiring film. I loved when Sally said the two things that she thinks about are God then her Mom. Beautiful and touching.
This is so inspirational! Thank you for creating this documentary. My friend and I are running our first 50K in a couple of weeks and this video is just what we needed. Sally is incredible! Very excited for the journey ahead!
I've been waiting for this film to be released online ever since I saw Ethan's "Crewing States", and you know what? I was worth every minute of the wait! Amazing story, amazing scenery and above all, inspiring like nothing else I've ever seen. Thank you Billy and Sally.
Vow, what an amazing story.
A truly inspirational film.
So emotive and inspiring... Mountains and run are the perfect match 💚🏃🏻♀️🏔... We belong to nature, throuhg its paths we learn and remember how strong we are.
An absolutely amazing and uplifting film. Motivation for me to hopefully complete a 100 miler in 2 years. Sally and the SoCal run crew are an amazing group of trail running folks!!
Very inspirational! I DNF'd my only 100 mile attempt, so I know how hard that was to continue on when things aren't going as planned. To fight through any issue is extremely difficult, especially at mile 63. Sally must be super tough! Her crew was awesome! Very touching story. GREAT JOB TO ALL!
I so love this film Billy. Have watched so many times and each time it does not fail to move, inspire and give me hope. Thank you.
One of my favorite films, Billy. Must have seen it 100 times.
A simply outstanding production. Billy you continue to raise the bar. Great job Sally (one strong mother) with truly heartfelt support from your crew. I had tears in my eyes too. Here's to next year.