Bighorn 100 Miles Ultra Marathon (Ultra Running Documentary)
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- Опубликовано: 22 июн 2024
- This ultra running documentary follows my trail running adventure racing Bighorn 100 miles Ultra Marathon in Wyoming - my first of many mountain 100 miles ultra marathons this season. This is also my 32nd 100 miles Trail Ultra Marathon over the last 30 months as I ultra run 100 miler monthly for the third year in a row.
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Bighorn 100 miles ultra marathon is an in-and-out race in Wyoming with a rich history. Race weekend at bighorn ultra marathon also includes Bighorn 52, Bighorn 32 and Bighorn 18. It's a mountain race in the Bighorn mountains - with a mix of semi-technical single track and double track. The race goes up to ~8,500 ft of altitude - so not the highest but also you'll feel the thinner air. There's also roughly 20,500 ft of elevation climb - enough to transform your legs and quads into pudding. But more than anything, the course is notorious for the wet mud and snow - making it impossible to keep your feet dry. Be prepared for blisters and hamburger meat feet. Yummy!
It was a tough race for me - with very low energy. But mostly, low motivation. I hope the movie still does justice to this race - because this is an amazing ultra marathon. I was just not in the mood...I guess it happens.
Just like for Bryce Canyon 100 miles, at Bighorn 100 Miles, I was testing some Joe Nimble shoes on this one - Trail Addict Pro-R. I'll post my review soon - great shoes when used for the right situation. #flyabovereason #toefreedom #runabovereason @joenimble. I was also testing headlamp from Fenix HM65R-T - great headlamp - stay tuned for both reviews!
Next race is Quebec Mega Trail 100 miles on July 4. I'll also be able to spend some time with family and friends back home!
As always - Thanks for watching and remember -
Work Hard!
Believe in yourself!
Push your limits! Simon
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"Power of the bonheur!" is now added to the franglais lexicon 😂
haha :)
power of the boner? 😂
The raw lack of motivation in this video was palpable. Seeing you work through it shows your enormous mental fortitude. Great job, Simon!
Thanks Natalia!
The way you just counter the downs in first 48 miles by just looking up to meet nora and ending literally every sentence by nora is what makes it more inspiring and pure bliss. Great work mate !
Thanks! In a race like this where I was "not in the mood" - I really had to construct something positive, and Nora was the answer!
I’m here! Let’s go Simon thank you for inspiring me to run and train for an ultra in the future
Thanks for joining the chat - always great to chat! And good luck for your race in Lone Pine!
@@runningwithsimon thank you!
Hey, I see you have an ultra on July 3rd! That is the day I am running my first ultra marathon. I just ran 8 miles last Sat and 26.2 Sun, and now I have a small recovery run today and then resting and stretching until July 3rd. I am only running 38 miles, but I think your videos have helped give me a realistic view on what to expect.
I started running last year, and before this year, I had only ever run a single mile at once. Your videos definitely helped encourage me to keep going and I was able to run 603 miles in the last 40 weeks to prepare for my first ultra. Thanks!
Good luck - let me know how it goes!
I think mine is July 5-6, I got the date wrong when filling this calendar. Tapering myself too very soon. The race is close to home so I'll get to see my family too, which is very exciting!
Simon. This was great. Almost all videos show the grit but it’s all sunny and positive. You showed us the grumpy side of running. It’s a hard truth. Pain, and ‘I just want this to be done ‘. Merci.
Thanks - yeah I try to show both side. Sometimes it's great. Sometimes it kinda sucks. This time was a weird one - I guess it kinda sucked but it was mostly like, me. Looking forward to the next one at QMT - it's going to feel special to see my family again, and racing home will feel great
Fantastic job, Simon! The audio and video are particularly crisp and vibrant, and the overall production quality continues to get better. DO NOT underestimate the power of sharing this journey with your followers! This channel came to me at a time when I really needed it, and I'm confident it did for others as well. Can't wait for more content! Thank you sooo much! Nora is amazing!
I'm so happy to hear this. I'm very glad to know I can touch and help inspire others. Even if it was just 1 person, that makes it all worthwhile! The sport and the community has given me a lot, so I try to be a positive influence for others too.
Running also came at the right time for me. I was in management consulting - living a really unhealthy and stressful life. Then covid hit and everyone was losing their job quickly in my firm (which for me would have also meant leaving the US, and who knows what would happen with me an Nora - we were together but not married yet). It gave me an outlet at the right time. And I want to share this with other. We all have different struggles - and ups and downs just like during a race - but this is a welcoming place, and a good place to heal.
@@runningwithsimon Thank you for sharing that about the job and being able to stay with Nora - what a gift!
Looking forward to your next update on how training is going for your next event!
What an accomplishment to grind through that. Amazing teamwork.
Thanks - Nora certainly was great help! 52 miles is a lot - we had to help each other towards the end!
Another great recount mate. ‘Power of the Bonheur’ line made me spill my coffee. Well done.
It's a running joke [no pun intended] with Nora. We always call it out during movies - it's basically the most overuse cliche haha
Thanks for sharing another video of your experience AND all the humor!! My favorite part of every video is when you say you miss Nora
Thanks :)
My favorite part is when finally get to see her - either when she starts pacing, or at the finish line. It's great motivation
What a great video of the race. As I mention in my previous comment, my boyfriend ran and I didn’t get to go 😢 to this one. It was nice to be able to see the course. Looks like a great one! And way to persevere even though you weren’t feeling it. You still got it done. That’s the true heart and spirit of a 100 miler racer.
Thanks! Yeah, originally I was wondering if the rob we were meeting was the same. I don't think I met another rob - how did it go for him? (I didn't realize how popular rob / robert was until trying to find his results...!)
@@runningwithsimon haha yes, I guess it would be a popular name. He did great! He came in at about 27 hours. Thank you. It looked like a tough race. Big congrats to you for getting it done! We are 3 weeks out from a 100 miler here in Canada. Thanks for all your awesome videos. I will keep liking and commenting as I know that helps support your Chanel. I’m a Hypnotherapist that works with athletes to help with the mental game…. I have my own Chanel too so I know what it’s like 😁🙌.
Have an awesome day! Looking forward to your next video! P.S I love seeing Nora on the videos too. You both have great energy. Such an inspiring couple
@@Hypno_Holly Thanks - I'll have a look. Good luck with that race!
@@runningwithsimon thank YOU 😃
@@runningwithsimon I actually have much better recordings now…. I am creating an App for ultra runners. Stay tuned. When it’s ready I will let you know and you’re welcome to try it for free :-) again thanks for all you do
Great job Simon! Congrats on pushing through to the finish, and a great video detailing everything. Great job Nora as well, not an easy 52 (47?) mile pacing assignment!
She did great - she had to take care of me AND her. We were both struggling towards the end. That road segment was something...! The GoPro died (and the backup battery didn't work) - so not much footage sadly. Looks like the road took 2sec, but it just kept going forever...>!
I did my finish there in 2015 and definitely remember that shoe-sucking mud that felt like it just kept on going. Congrats on your finish
I heard this year was better than average...which is scary because I want to come back and may not be as lucky!!!
That river is amazing! I drove about 2 hours each way last week to get to a river up above Ojai in the Padres National Forest, one of my favorite places to hike simply because of that river. But also that muddy section at night was just like how it felt trying to handle the overflowing rivercrossings lol. Got my first blister in a while because of that (thankfully, been very good blister-wise in general recently).
Footcare is just so difficult when soaked like that...! I was glad to have a change at 66 (I don't think I mention it in the movie? ...can't remember anyway)
Love the Norah updates (so positive) and that MUSIC (so ominous, foreboding, scary) !!! Then, the approach to the finish line made me wonder. Has anyone ever stopped like right there, feet from the finish and just said "I can't do it!" ?
Well, out of the aid station at ~93 miles, maybe like half a mile, there was a guy passed out. Some medics were with him, and later we saw ambulance drive by. I guess heat stroke, and I guess he got the help he needed and is now fine. But yeah, I guess it can happen. Now to simply say 'F this' - I hope not lol
Oh no, I did not mean all of those horrible things to happen to people, but yeah more of just someone getting to the finish and just, for whatever reason saying “I can’t finish it, can’t end it, can’t cross the line” .. just a crazy thought but I was wondering as you were approaching if it. Thanks for sharing so much with us.
It’s always exciting to see a cameo from @ultrakraut or @wplate on these videos (and you on theirs!). I’ve been following y’all for a while now and it’s fun to see worlds collide.
I feel very fortunate to have met both. They were both youtuber long before me, and I've always look up to them - both as runner and creator. We clearly all have our own styles, which I really appreciate.
It looked like Corrine Shalvoy was in the crowd at the beginning too no?
@@jlore6344 Yup, she was! She was also at the check-in where I had time to go say hi. My understanding was that she was supporting a runner - although I don't know who.
Way to get it done! Thanks for sharing such a beautiful course with epic views!!
Thanks!
Amazing video, Simon! So nice to meet, Nora! Thanks for cheering for me out there!
You were awesome!
Well done, great to share a couple of early miles with you and thanks again for the shoutout! That mud…and I wasn’t as lucky and had to chase cutoffs for the last 25 miles. I guess there’s a first time for everything.
Great to share miles, and totally agree with the cutoff - I saw your video (anyone curious, go have a look!). So stressful! You can't take the time you might need at A/S and all. We only "chased" cutoff once (well...turns out we weren't...but we didn't know that) and that stinks! Leadville 100 is often like that for me, feeling the death reaper just behind. Not fun!
This is my favorite video from this channel thus far. The scenery is breathtaking. And I like the frank honesty -- some days we're just not feeling it. Way to push through. Hopefully one day I'll my first 100. Thanks for the inspiration and unpretentious approach to ultrarunning.
Thanks! Actually means a lot to hear that - this movie isn't my favorite (which is another way to say, it didn't 'turn out' the way I wanted - but it's not like I have a script lol).
Funny thing about honesty - some guy posted on my short "running?! You mean walking!". Basically trying to shame me somehow I guess, but like, huh, wrong target. I walk, I feel lazy, I have downs. I don't hide it...
Simon, that was a good video. We had some good weather out there this year. 👍
Yes, we were very lucky!
Nice job! Now what is that superman looking figurine with his butt out in the background? 😂
It's a catalan tradition - El Caganer (polite translation = “the defecator”). I try to move it around all the time in the background. It's always been there!
Congrats on grinding that out! I’ve never seen a video where your low lasted so long, I’d definitely like to know your secrets on pushing through! Breathtaking course, with tons of beautiful pups. Congrats to Nora on her 50+ miles, too!
Yeah, I basically didn't even a high. I think the 'highest' was when I met those campers with 3 dogs, up to dry fork (so like miles 10 to 13). Everything else was 'blah'.
But Nora was the secret to keep going. I would have felt so stupid not AT LEAST reaching her. And then, it's better. At least we're having an adventure.
I'm really looking forward to the Tahoe Rim video. I live close by so that could be a future goal. Thanks again for showing every side of ultramarathons
I heard so much good stuff about TRT - I'm very eager to race it! I've also never been, so new scenery which is how I love to discover new places!
Thank you for sharing your experience once again :) I really appreciate the raw content showing both the hardships and the rewarding aspects of ultra running. I find it really motivating to continue building up my mileage with a view to running my first ultra at some point in the not-so-distant future.
You got this!
Your doing great Simon, thanks for a great video
Thanks!
Wonderful job!!! You earned that buckle for sure! Thanks for taking us along.
Never easy! Thanks :)
Thanks!
Thank you for supporting the channel!
The power of the bonheur compels you! 😂
The ultimate source of motivation!
Thank you for another great video!
You're welcome!
Superb film Simon and looks a beautiful race. You inspire me to seek longer Ultra races. Best of luck for the season.
Thanks! I'm excited about these race - mountains are definitely my happy place.
Great video Simon! I always look forward to these! Keep having fun!
Thanks! I'll make sure to slow down for next race. I have days off to see friends and family. I'm sure that'll put me in a better mood
Niiiiice 👍
Awesome work 👏🏻
Thanks - and thanks for joining the live chat!
Good stuff, Simon 💪
Thanks Anthony!
Congrats for this new race Simon! Looks like you really love dogs, why don’t you have one ?
👍🏻🖖
We actually have housemates (partly how we manage to pay for those races), and sometimes they have dogs. Right now 1 lives with us that made a brief (unplanned) cameo in my terminator movie.
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But otherwise it's mostly because of travel. We're so often on the road, it'd be hard to handle. So right now we have the perfect situation - we're like dog uncle/aunt or grandparent: we get to play with the dog, but if it's sick, we hand it back. And if we have to travel, it's not on us to find a dogsiter.
you inspired me to sign up for my first race, a 35k in September 😅
Awesome, good luck :)
22:56 Andy Glaze spotting!
Yup, we chatted for a while. And leapfrogged from ~28 to the end. First saw him at 20:06 for the shoutout, and you can see him at the finish line taking a picture.
If you want to come back to Japan, the Lake Biwa 100M in October is also a Hard Rock qualifier. Entry full for 2024, but maybe something to put on your 2025 calendar!
I saw that! I was surprised to learn that UTMF / Mt Fuji 100 is not a qualifier anymore (wonder why) and they switched to Lake Biwa. Can't do this year, but someday maybe! Looks like a much more 'intimate' race than Mt Fuji, which is usually what I go for.
@@runningwithsimon my friend is running Biwa this year, and I might crew him. If I do, I can give you some inside info.
As you mentioned, HR qualifiers tend to be tougher races, and with all the road sections, maybe Fuji didn’t fit the bill anymore. Also, Kaori Niwa, spoke person for Biwa, has run HR before, maybe that played a role.
Bonne Saint-Jean en passant!
@@jeanyves4220 Merci, toi aussi!
Great - if you end up crewing, let me know how it was!
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"Did you guys ever notice these shoes have things on the bottom??"
haha I really don't remember her filming this. But for context, these were already a bit used up, with some of the sole breaking (I'll show in my review), so I was checking that they would hold up fine until the end. Which they did (well, until 66 where I switched shoes)
Great race! Congrats. Do you know if mud is always a problem or does that vary year by year?
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My caving friends use fenix lights. I like the sofirn, they're way cheaper.
Interesting. Do you think they are as reliable? I'm honestly not an expert on headlamp - but for sure for me priority is reliability and battery life. Price seems secondary to not have it die on me (I've had headlamp failing before - puts you in a real bad situation)
@runningwithsimon I've never used it more than 6 hours, it's never run out of Battery if I remember to charge it. It has an annoying vibrate feature if it does run out of battery
@@kevinjoest2738 I think I can live with battery running out if I know it will. Then I just bring backup battery. But I meant also, just like the hardware/lamp itself. I had one die on me (not the battery - changed the battery, still wouldn't work). That's kind of a catastrophic failure that's hard to come back from. Anyhow - I should look more into them, really appreciate you sharing!
@@runningwithsimon I've not had a catastrophic light failure, I carry 3 light sources and only go underground with other people who also have backup lights!
Do you need additional support / crew for Tor de Geants?
Haven't really started planning much other than Nora is coming along. Although it's not even sure if she crews or not. Are you in the area?
@@runningwithsimon neighbouring country... I planned to hike in the area anyway. I will reach out closer to the event and see where you at with your planning.
Simon, didn’t bother with two watches this time? Switched to the Vertix 2S full time?
That's right! The Vertix 2S was (unsurprisingly) better than my older watch. Doesn't mean I won't go back to garmin some day - but right now, the one I have is little older. And would be happy to run other comparison too. But in the meantime, two watches is really annoying - it really hurts my right wrist (although I guess i could with enough time get used to it). So I'll only do it when comparing head to head (e.g., I should get the APEX soon-ish, and will compare vs. Vertix)
Congrats but i think you need some serious rest...maybe for a few months...
Thanks. I really need rest true - but it's from work. I think it's easy from outsider's perspective to see only what you see (which is me racing), but the big item is sadly work. Which I can't exactly skip... But luckily I FINALLY have some time off next week. Still have a few work calls and email, but will be able to see family and friends.
Thanks! Another BEAUTIFUL course (except for the mud🫤) thanks for sharing your adventure with us.
Thanks :)
The mud made it fun...well a little bit anyway. Or maybe, it made it interesting? I think it brings back memory as a kid - you know when you just don't care and splash in it? At first, you are careful, but as soon as I had both feet wait...oh well let's just go right through!