I'm not sure which would be tougher... Running 240 miles or dropping $1,500 on a race..... Haha in all seriousness you're a beast and this was an awesome documentary!
I didn't think 100s were too easy, but they were too short. The sun came up and I was a little disappointed that it was over. Moab proved me right, its really fun to run across multiple sunrises!
This is the first time in my life i can genuinely say i'm proud of someone i don't even know. This is beyond amazing. Good job and good luck in the future to you man.
All the feels....having done the Tahoe 200 in 2018, I relived my finish watching yours. I'll be doing Moab this year and loved getting a glimpse into 240 miles of awesomeness. Thanks for sharing your journey!
One of the most beautiful and inspiring videos I have ever seen... Drive, Emotion, Pain, Love, Top Editing and Music ... It had it all !!! Thank you Wes !!
Absolutely insane effort, Wes. Thanks for sharing! Must have been amazing to know that your wife and family always has your back during such a long run.
Congrats from across the Atlantic Ocean.You are so strong. With this video, I recalled what's important in life - family and friends. You are a lucky man to have such a wife and family!
tiefdruck1 Family and friends, and community! The ultra community is so helpful and supportive. I’m very lucky to have amazing support. Thank you for watching!
Fantastic achievement Wes! I've only done half marathons so far but aspire to maybe one day be as brave and strong as you to take on a challenge like this!
There's this really easy one called Badwater. Anywho this is a great olden movie about that called Running on the Sun ruclips.net/video/dl3laLhbCsw/видео.html Piece of cake
Thank you. If you want to do it, it’s there for you to do. The half is a great distance. I still remember my first half, it was such a mess but I was so proud of that finish. Good luck and have fun!
Wow what a amazing film. Watching your mental and physical battle nearly had me in tears. Your support and the people walking with you made all the difference I think, just fantastic. It seems so so extreme but so beautiful at the same time, well done👌 👏👏👏
Fair play Wes. Two things i loved about this video: firstly the way you conveyed progress with the graphics and secondly the brutal honesty of it. No hiding just how tough this was. It's a fantastic effort and you are no doubt rightly proud. I loved seeing how much pleasure those around you got from this too. Real family and a real strong team. Well done.
I’m happy you enjoyed this Ian. Moab was a team sport for me, my pacers and crew helped me make it through. Plus it was such an epic experience I was happy to be able to share it.
Wes, this documentary on your 240 mile run was probably the most impressive thing I have ever seen on RUclips. It is inspiring! You are a tremendous athlete, well done!
Dang I’ve never cried so many times watching any movie. That was fantastic. I know what it’s like to be alone and feel absolutely exhausted and what a crew can do for the mental. Congrats. Just subbed
Thank you Zach! My crew is extremely loving and I can't wait to see Leah when I get to an aid station. It really does help the spirit after hours of exhausting movement.
Wow, such an amazing achievement, and such an amazing video. The Google earth stuff really helped get a view on what you were going through. Enjoy the buckle!
Man, I've been struggling lately, but seeing the sun and landscapes coming through my screen along with your crazy determination, really makes me feel that good times will come. Awesome work man 🙏
Ah, that was so good! Nice job on the race--you had such a strong attitude the whole way. Going to watch your other vids now. Who the hell downvotes good content like this?!?
WOW!! This is hands down the best and most inspiring documentary I have watched 🔥 respect to you sir ... What a great accomplishment 🙌🏼🎉 peace and love my brother ❤️
@@wplate Thanks Wes. Quick question: what is the name of the sound track in minute 2? I tried looking for it in your description box but I couldn't find it
@@alseddiqthabit2887 It is the second track in the list. Here’s a link to it... audiio.com/dancing-beggar/follow-dark-if-it-was-light/creeping-dusk-instrumental
Oh I’m happy to hear that! I was 46 when I did Moab in 2019, and one of the things I like about ultras is how many folks in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are rocking the long distances.
Just here to echo many other comments, I do not know you, much like others but you are an extremely motivational person. So glad I found this documentary. Awe-inspiring, shout out to your amazing support team too, every seems like truly great people.
The gratitude and grit in you made watching this a joy. I am so afraid of that distance but I know I want to try it one day. Thanks for sharing your journey Wes, just incredible!
I have NEVER wanted someone to finish a race as much as I wanted you to get there, absolutely awesome, thank you for sharing from your mind, body and soul. Legend.Wes.
I'm in awe. What an amazing accomplishment. Your video is inspiring, your positivity and your strength are palpable. Everything in this video is beautiful, the views, your comments, the music, your crew was amazing. So classy! It was relentless forward progress.
Awesome work, thanks for sharing, loved watching - What an amazing place to run, I have done a couple of 100's, a 145 mile, a 200 mile run from Big Ben in England to the Eiffel Tower in Paris and will be toeing the line for the Thames Ring 250 here in the UK next year, on the very day of my 50th Birthday, cant wait, your video was Inspiring. What's your next bog race?
Nice resume Ian! Sounds like you’re ready. I’m either doing Javelina Jundred or Rio Del Lago 100M in late Oct/early Nov, depending on conditions. Next year will be crazy with Cocodona 250 in Arizona and California Untamed 330. Good luck with your training and events!
@@wplate wow that sounds epic so another 250, and a 330, hope you load up your footage from those events, likewise hope your training goes according to plan and you get the result you aim for, I for sure will be happy for a finish, well done to your great family and crew also by the way 👍
@@davidrodriguez894 its actually totally different. Its not just a stupid paper its a planned course, its accountability, its support from the racemakers and its company with others going through exactly what you are going through.
You are an inspirational human being. I'm amazed by your strong will, how you manage to control your emotions, and even with the pain you continue to keep moving forward. You have the best crew out there, the support your family brings to you and most of all the kindness and the cheers of your wife with every station is beyond motivational. May God continue blessing you and your family. Hope to be there one day.
@WesPlate You are an inspiration, a motivation and an all around SAVAGE BEASTOR!!! I was crying happy tears for you as you crossed that finish line - so amazed and proud of your accomplishment! Outstanding! Bravo! Bravo! =) And the quality of your video recording & editing was top notch! The vistas you showed us make me want to check out those (short) trails myself!
Wow, really well done! In tears as I watch you finish. 7 months and 7 days until I try this crazy. I know I will watch this video many times between now and then.
You were at Javelina too? Nice finish! I'm so excited you're running Moab this year! I hope you come back and tell me how it went. I hope the video helps give you a few insights into the journey. Good Luck!!!!!
I hiked 19 miles/5,500 ft of elevation gain in a day once and thought I was a savage, haha! Great job man, I can’t believe anyone is physically capable of doing that race. You’re a legend.
Just wanted to say you did a great job in the race and such a wonderful job on the film! Also I wanted to say that you have such a big and wonderful support team. You don't realize how much you need one until you don't have one.
Watched the whole thing, its captivating. The edit is great with Google Earth stuff and tracing the routes and everything. 240 miles is insane. You better get your head checked. :-D :-D Thank you so much for sharing your experience. With all the negativity online these days, it's so good to watch an epic journey with a happy ending.!! Congrats on making it through. Good luck out there.!!
Awesome man!!! What an outrageously strong effort and beautiful accomplishment. I now know that I will never attempt to go so far but have at least share golden moments with you, a true warrior.... Greetings from South Africa...
btw, what camera did you use??? I took videos of mine, and they were not at all as clear as yours (used an iphone 11, but am very new with all the technology).
I shot with a GoPro Hero 7 Black. It does a great job with a lot of light, its nighttime capabilities were more limited. Video from pacers and crew were recorded using a variety of iPhones.
Bravo sir 👍 I’m just about to do my first ‘ultra’ (Ambleside 60km, Northwest England) it’s only 37.5 miles but it’ll be the longest distance I’ve attempted, and this film gives me such fantastic inspiration to go on to bigger distances Hope to do Moab one day, all the best pal 👍
Damn ..240 miles without proper sleep and injured hamstring can’t even imagine ... great documentary... but have to give credit to your crew and specially to your supporting family.... congratulation sir all the way from India 🇮🇳..
David Goggins claims you need to become a savage to suceed . Wes Plate just cruises through like a true gentleman with a smile on his face and the spirit of comradery with his fellow runners.
Here comes again a perfect example of a good RUclips algorithm. Unlike a lot of other people doing such documentaries, you utilise the perfect atmospheric background music that complements your commentaries and is perfectly aligned with the beautiful sights. I appreciate this so, so much. Too often weird sounding music is playing in the background, distorting the overall image. Your documentary, on the other hand, is very raw, and therefore so much easier to grasp and feel and enjoy it. Thanks for manifesting my goal to continue running longer and longer distances to one day being able to make a 100-miler or even something like Moab. Much love from Germany, Nick
At some point you have no choice. Even if you’re “done” in between aid stations, it might take you hours to hike to the next aid station where you can rest before deciding to drop. The race requires a high level of self sufficiency and determination. Thanks for watching!
Thank you! My crew and family told me she couldn't miss school to come to the finish, and that they were going to call her on FaceTime when I finished. The whole time they had this plan to have her surprise me at the finish! It was very special indeed.
Watched again for the inspiration. Finally got a good set of shoes coming and a hydration vest. Had to modify the vest...i guess L/XL is relative to where they make it. I think its good now, I'll go d out tomorrow. Thanks for helping me out of my rut.
What a great video. Wes you always were helpful when I worked at Avid hooking me up with automatic duck demo licenses. I have never talked to you in person, great to see you in real life. Keeping rocking those trails, if you are ever in Dubai, we have some great trails here too. Deeps
Very inspirational and thoroughly absorbing to watch. I am 57 and very new to running ( actually I have actively avoided it all my life ) I have gone from zero to 10 km over the past 2 months and this video has made me excited about running gradually longer distances. I am sure I will watch it again whenever I need inspiration. Many thanks.
Definitely do it gradually and avoid injury. I'm glad the older, wiser you has found that running is a good thing! I ran my first ultra at age 42, and I hope I'm still banging around these long distances in ten years.
@@wplate Thank you Wes. I will certainly take it steady and build slowly. Injury avoidance will be a priority. I have watched a few of your videos now and really enjoy them ( I might give the loading of cows a miss as I am a Vegan ) You have inspired me to to enter my first race which is an off-road half marathon in January. Many thanks, Rob
@@wplate Hi Wes, Greetings from England. I was inspired to take up running at the age of 56 after watching a few running videos including your own. At the weekend I ran my first trail race ( 14km through the New Forest ) and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will continue to watch your videos for inspiration as I start to plan my graduation to the half marathon distance and beyond. Many thanks, Rob
Just watched this here in South Africa, WOW...double wow. Amazing how you kept sane and motivated yourself throughout this crazy awesome race. You are one mentally tough guy. Well Done dude.
All I can say is thank you for all the recording and documenting your experience for so many of us who will enter this crucible of liberation in your wake. Godspeed brother.
I watched every Moab video I could as I prepared for my race. It is my honor to be able to share my experience to help others planning their adventure.
This is one of the best ultra documentaries I've ever seen. Very well done.
Thank you. I'm proud to be able to share this.
You will like "the barkley marathons: race that eats it's young" too ;)
@@ahwasright1364 🙄
I wish we got to see more of what he was eating and how much.
I don't know why I got emotional watching this. I don't even know you and I'm so proud of you.
Billy Eickholt Thanks Billy. I’m glad you enjoyed the ride. 😊🙏🏼
@Billy Eickholt I did too!! 😁
I started crying with the intense emotion of the start, right up front! Then the end - those darn onions!!
I'm not sure which would be tougher... Running 240 miles or dropping $1,500 on a race.....
Haha in all seriousness you're a beast and this was an awesome documentary!
Definitely motivates you to finish it!
Thank you for watching!
@@turquoiseporpoiseI feel like it costs so much so people are serious about it
for all those people trying to "find themselves" this isa good way to do it
I wanna do one so bad
Too easy 🤔 are you even human.
I didn't think 100s were too easy, but they were too short. The sun came up and I was a little disappointed that it was over. Moab proved me right, its really fun to run across multiple sunrises!
Endurance events can help show you what you're made of.
This is the first time in my life i can genuinely say i'm proud of someone i don't even know. This is beyond amazing. Good job and good luck in the future to you man.
Thank you for watching, your comment is so deeply appreciated.
Imagine running 213.8 miles and then being told to go run a marathon.
Right!
Good job buddy. I can only imagine the mental fortitude something like this takes.
Thanks. Obviously it is physically demanding, but its such a mental game. Staying positive and focused helped me so much.
@@wplate I'm still training to get my first 10k!
Jeffrey Vanderveen Nice! I was just recently thinking about my first 10k. Good luck in your training and have fun!
"We are going to head up there towards the moon."
The top of the climb felt about that far away. I was so wrecked at that moment.
All the feels....having done the Tahoe 200 in 2018, I relived my finish watching yours. I'll be doing Moab this year and loved getting a glimpse into 240 miles of awesomeness. Thanks for sharing your journey!
See you there.
Good luck David, I hope Moab goes well for you. Stay positive, keep moving, have fun.
"I came here looking for a challenge - I think I got it!"
Well don race and well done documentary!
Thank you Kristina!
I will cry the day I finish my first 121 Miles (excitement & accomplishment). Thank you for uploading this.. I just added this to my bucket list.
Thanks for watching! Moab is a special race, definitely one to do.
One of the most beautiful and inspiring videos I have ever seen... Drive, Emotion, Pain, Love, Top Editing and Music ... It had it all !!! Thank you Wes !!
Especially Love! Thank you!
Absolutely insane effort, Wes. Thanks for sharing! Must have been amazing to know that your wife and family always has your back during such a long run.
Thank you. The support from my family is amazing. I’m so grateful for them.
Congrats from across the Atlantic Ocean.You are so strong. With this video, I recalled what's important in life - family and friends. You are a lucky man to have such a wife and family!
tiefdruck1 Family and friends, and community! The ultra community is so helpful and supportive. I’m very lucky to have amazing support.
Thank you for watching!
Fantastic achievement Wes! I've only done half marathons so far but aspire to maybe one day be as brave and strong as you to take on a challenge like this!
There's this really easy one called Badwater.
Anywho this is a great olden movie about that called Running on the Sun
ruclips.net/video/dl3laLhbCsw/видео.html
Piece of cake
Thank you. If you want to do it, it’s there for you to do. The half is a great distance. I still remember my first half, it was such a mess but I was so proud of that finish. Good luck and have fun!
Wow what a amazing film. Watching your mental and physical battle nearly had me in tears. Your support and the people walking with you made all the difference I think, just fantastic. It seems so so extreme but so beautiful at the same time, well done👌 👏👏👏
So extreme! and so beautiful. Thank you for watching.
Thank you for a documenting a beautiful, once in a lifetime, spiritual adventure. The music and video were perfect. Truly inspiring!
Jim Kelly Thank you Jim! I’m so happy you enjoyed this so much. It was a life changing experience, I am blessed to be able to share it.
Fair play Wes. Two things i loved about this video: firstly the way you conveyed progress with the graphics and secondly the brutal honesty of it. No hiding just how tough this was. It's a fantastic effort and you are no doubt rightly proud.
I loved seeing how much pleasure those around you got from this too. Real family and a real strong team. Well done.
I’m happy you enjoyed this Ian. Moab was a team sport for me, my pacers and crew helped me make it through. Plus it was such an epic experience I was happy to be able to share it.
This had me in tears. Thanks for the content brother! Peace and love
Thank you for watching!
Wow, this is just amazing. Very inspiring . For someone trying to be an ultrarunner, this just came up at the right time.
I'm so happy you enjoyed this Pradeep! Good luck on your journey, running ultras is a fun adventure.
I almost cried watching this, man... Congratulations!!
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Wes, this documentary on your 240 mile run was probably the most impressive thing I have ever seen on RUclips. It is inspiring! You are a tremendous athlete, well done!
Thank you for those kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed this video so much, please share it with your friends! :)
This video was awesome and nicely done. Loved all the maps and Google earth updates throughout the video.👏👏👍👍
Thank you so much 😀
Dang I’ve never cried so many times watching any movie. That was fantastic. I know what it’s like to be alone and feel absolutely exhausted and what a crew can do for the mental. Congrats. Just subbed
Thank you Zach! My crew is extremely loving and I can't wait to see Leah when I get to an aid station. It really does help the spirit after hours of exhausting movement.
Wow, such an amazing achievement, and such an amazing video. The Google earth stuff really helped get a view on what you were going through. Enjoy the buckle!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Why would anyone 👎? You are a hero and warrior. Thanks for sharing your beautiful experience and struggle!
Thanks Carrie Ann. I'm glad you enjoyed this.
The editing on this video is phenomenal. The google earth stuff is really cool.
Thank you!
Man, I've been struggling lately, but seeing the sun and landscapes coming through my screen along with your crazy determination, really makes me feel that good times will come. Awesome work man 🙏
Good times will come. I have to keep telling myself that too. Keep moving forward, Matt, we'll get there.
Ah, that was so good! Nice job on the race--you had such a strong attitude the whole way. Going to watch your other vids now. Who the hell downvotes good content like this?!?
Right?! This is good shiz! Thanks for watching.
Running can bring you home again.❤️🙏 1001 Blessings.
Thank you for watching Ryan.
WOW!! This is hands down the best and most inspiring documentary I have watched 🔥 respect to you sir ... What a great accomplishment 🙌🏼🎉 peace and love my brother ❤️
Thanks Alseddiq, I’m really glad you enjoyed watching it. Stay healthy and safe. 🏃🏼♂️
@@wplate Thanks Wes. Quick question: what is the name of the sound track in minute 2?
I tried looking for it in your description box but I couldn't find it
@@alseddiqthabit2887 It is the second track in the list. Here’s a link to it... audiio.com/dancing-beggar/follow-dark-if-it-was-light/creeping-dusk-instrumental
@@wplate thanks brother ❤️ stay healthy and happy :)
To think “my hair is gonna look different at the end of this run” is crazy to me! I love it!!
In the film 3100: Run and Become, the main character gets a haircut during his 3100 mile run!
Wes Plate I heard about that film but haven’t seen it!? I commend u guys man!! True warriors!!
This is one the best documentaries I've ever seen.Simply,inspiring and takes you to a adventurous journey!
I'm not even kidding.Keep it up brother
Thank you! I’m so glad you liked this video. Keeping it up. 🏃🏼♂️
Incredible documentary! I cried multiple times and it inspired me to get out and run more at 45 years young
Oh I’m happy to hear that! I was 46 when I did Moab in 2019, and one of the things I like about ultras is how many folks in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are rocking the long distances.
Congrats! I've been up Pole Canyon. That is no joke and at that point in the race... wow!
No joke at all. Legs so tired so late in the race. Plus lungs getting more dust than oxygen!
Just here to echo many other comments, I do not know you, much like others but you are an extremely motivational person. So glad I found this documentary. Awe-inspiring, shout out to your amazing support team too, every seems like truly great people.
Thank you Benny. I’m very blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.
This was amazing to watch. Your grit and character during the lows as well as the highs were so impressive that it nearly had me in tears. Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for coming along on the journey.
The gratitude and grit in you made watching this a joy. I am so afraid of that distance but I know I want to try it one day. Thanks for sharing your journey Wes, just incredible!
Thank you Steven, it is so important for me to stay positive when it gets difficult. Smile and press on. :)
Awesone vidéo! I’ve also done Moab 240 last year! they're memories that are unforgettable! Nice work Wes and thanks for the beautiful video!
Thanks for watching Stephane! I'm glad you, as a fellow finisher, enjoyed it.
I have NEVER wanted someone to finish a race as much as I wanted you to get there, absolutely awesome, thank you for sharing from your mind, body and soul. Legend.Wes.
I’m glad you were into it Mark! Thanks for cheering me on!
Very inspiring! Thank you for taking us along on your journey & congrats on your accomplishment!
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for coming along for the ride.
I'm in awe. What an amazing accomplishment. Your video is inspiring, your positivity and your strength are palpable. Everything in this video is beautiful, the views, your comments, the music, your crew was amazing. So classy! It was relentless forward progress.
Thank you, Dominique, for your kind comments!
Awesome work, thanks for sharing, loved watching - What an amazing place to run, I have done a couple of 100's, a 145 mile, a 200 mile run from Big Ben in England to the Eiffel Tower in Paris and will be toeing the line for the Thames Ring 250 here in the UK next year, on the very day of my 50th Birthday, cant wait, your video was Inspiring. What's your next bog race?
Nice resume Ian! Sounds like you’re ready. I’m either doing Javelina Jundred or Rio Del Lago 100M in late Oct/early Nov, depending on conditions. Next year will be crazy with Cocodona 250 in Arizona and California Untamed 330. Good luck with your training and events!
@@wplate wow that sounds epic so another 250, and a 330, hope you load up your footage from those events, likewise hope your training goes according to plan and you get the result you aim for, I for sure will be happy for a finish, well done to your great family and crew also by the way 👍
"Wait. We gotta go up THAT hill?" I felt that, hah. Enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing the journey.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
$1400? I never knew signing up for ultra running was so expensive but, The scenery view of the mountains are absolutely beautiful.
you can just run and track your own time. instead of paying 1400 for a stupid paper with a number on it. fuck that
They aren't cheap, but they have made to order food at aid stations and sleeping areas, etc.
@@davidrodriguez894 Not nearly the same experience..
@@davidrodriguez894 its actually totally different. Its not just a stupid paper its a planned course, its accountability, its support from the racemakers and its company with others going through exactly what you are going through.
@@elizabrand3811 that doesn't make it worth 1400 at all, not even close.
You are an inspirational human being. I'm amazed by your strong will, how you manage to control your emotions, and even with the pain you continue to keep moving forward. You have the best crew out there, the support your family brings to you and most of all the kindness and the cheers of your wife with every station is beyond motivational. May God continue blessing you and your family.
Hope to be there one day.
Thank you for you comments. I am so blessed to have a very supportive family. 🥰
Q: What's it like to run the long ultras?
A: 23:03
Ha! I love this comment! Thanks.
@WesPlate You are an inspiration, a motivation and an all around SAVAGE BEASTOR!!! I was crying happy tears for you as you crossed that finish line - so amazed and proud of your accomplishment! Outstanding! Bravo! Bravo! =)
And the quality of your video recording & editing was top notch! The vistas you showed us make me want to check out those (short) trails myself!
Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome!!! Wish Candace Burt would drop the "own damned fault" nonsense that doesn't fully hold water. So off-putting. Otherwise love her races.
🤷🏼♂️ I did get hurt, maybe it was my fault. But I didn't get lost, and I didn't die. These races are the best.
This mans attitude and stamina is out of this world! Absolutely amazing. Very motivating!
Thank you Elena!
Wow, really well done! In tears as I watch you finish.
7 months and 7 days until I try this crazy. I know I will watch this video many times between now and then.
You were at Javelina too? Nice finish! I'm so excited you're running Moab this year! I hope you come back and tell me how it went. I hope the video helps give you a few insights into the journey. Good Luck!!!!!
I hiked 19 miles/5,500 ft of elevation gain in a day once and thought I was a savage, haha! Great job man, I can’t believe anyone is physically capable of doing that race. You’re a legend.
It takes work, but it certainly is possible. In 2019 86 finished the Moab 240 and 22 did not. Thank you for watching!
Incredible documentary, thank you for taking the time and thanks RUclips for putting it in my feed :)
Clément Camus Yeah Thanks RUclips!! I’m glad this video found you. :)
Ourstanding documentary, outstanding motivation, outstanding accomplishment, outstanding scenery! What else can I say except for OUTSTANDING!
Outstanding comment. 😄 Thanks Kevin!
Excellent video. Thank you for sharing it. Brings back such vivid memories. Moab was my first 200. Epic endurance experience. See you at Tahoe!
Thanks Matt! This distance is amazing, I am so excited to do more of them!
I love this documentary, you're so motivating, including your family and friends that supported you!
Thank you Daniel! I’m so happy you enjoyed watching this. I have the best friends and family! :)
Just wanted to say you did a great job in the race and such a wonderful job on the film! Also I wanted to say that you have such a big and wonderful support team. You don't realize how much you need one until you don't have one.
I’m blessed with the great support I have! I’m very grateful. Thank you for watching.
Toutes mes félicitations depuis la France. Bravo et Merci pour ce magnifique film.
❤️ Merci!
U the rock, u look fresh in the race and u have a wonderful support and wife. Well Done.... thanks for sharing with the world. God Bless
Thank you Miki. Thanks for watching.
This is exactly the type of video I wanted to see. I’m so glad I found your channel, thanks for sharing!
I’m happy you liked watching this. 👍🏼 thank you!
"Moab does not disappoint" it really looks like an amazing place to do something really quite amazing!
A perfect storm of amazing! I love the desert, it really is special.
Loved everything about this. Not over-produced, just a good capture and story of his journey. Nicely done!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.
Liked this video after her first sentence, the levels of positivity in the ultra running community 🖤🖤🖤
I'm so glad we captured that conversation, you only ever sign up for your first 200 once. 😂 Thanks for watching, I'm so happy you liked it.
Watched the whole thing, its captivating. The edit is great with Google Earth stuff and tracing the routes and everything. 240 miles is insane. You better get your head checked. :-D :-D Thank you so much for sharing your experience. With all the negativity online these days, it's so good to watch an epic journey with a happy ending.!! Congrats on making it through. Good luck out there.!!
Thank you, Jay, I'm glad you enjoyed watching this.
You are a good film maker. I enjoyed your video immensely.
Thank you very much! Your compliment is well-appreciated, and thank you for watching!
Excellent documentary video and what a beast this man is unbelievable what the human body can endure well done 👏
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching.
Life is can be terrible and amazing.I am touched by this
Thank you for watching!
Such love from your team - incredible achievement 🫡
Thank you!
Awesome man!!! What an outrageously strong effort and beautiful accomplishment. I now know that I will never attempt to go so far but have at least share golden moments with you, a true warrior.... Greetings from South Africa...
Thank you for your note. I am happy to run this far so you don’t have to! :) thanks for watching.
Doing hard things. 240 miles and being a good husband and father. Good man! Well done.
Thanks for watching. 👍🏼
very nice documentary. I can't stop watching these. incredible human feats.
Thanks for watching!
That pole canyon hike was BRUTAL!!! I felt the same way. Lucky you had a pacer with you. Congrats on the finish! Very impressive
btw, what camera did you use??? I took videos of mine, and they were not at all as clear as yours (used an iphone 11, but am very new with all the technology).
I shot with a GoPro Hero 7 Black. It does a great job with a lot of light, its nighttime capabilities were more limited. Video from pacers and crew were recorded using a variety of iPhones.
Bravo sir 👍
I’m just about to do my first ‘ultra’ (Ambleside 60km, Northwest England)
it’s only 37.5 miles but it’ll be the longest distance I’ve attempted, and this film gives me such fantastic inspiration to go on to bigger distances
Hope to do Moab one day, all the best pal 👍
Good luck, I'm so excited for you to finish your first ultra! They're hard, but finishing is so rewarding.
I just stumbled on this video early this morning and it was great in every sense of the word! 👌
Glad you liked it!
What a inspiring story! It took so much guts, determination, and love to finish.
It sure did! :) Thank you for watching!
Damn ..240 miles without proper sleep and injured hamstring can’t even imagine ... great documentary... but have to give credit to your crew and specially to your supporting family.... congratulation sir all the way from India 🇮🇳..
Thank you Dawa! I am so blessed to have amazing friends and family to support and crew me. I'm so happy you enjoyed this film.
David Goggins claims you need to become a savage to suceed . Wes Plate just cruises through like a true gentleman with a smile on his face and the spirit of comradery with his fellow runners.
Very different approaches, styles, and attitudes. Thank you Brian!!
Haha wow. Scenery was awesome but I was holding my breath by the time u crossed the line. Great job Wes.
Thank you Brad!
Breathing taking, love the goggle earth captions, fantastic journey, really cheering for Wes
Thanks Adam!
Here comes again a perfect example of a good RUclips algorithm. Unlike a lot of other people doing such documentaries, you utilise the perfect atmospheric background music that complements your commentaries and is perfectly aligned with the beautiful sights. I appreciate this so, so much. Too often weird sounding music is playing in the background, distorting the overall image. Your documentary, on the other hand, is very raw, and therefore so much easier to grasp and feel and enjoy it. Thanks for manifesting my goal to continue running longer and longer distances to one day being able to make a 100-miler or even something like Moab. Much love from Germany, Nick
Thank you Njck! I’m so happy you enjoyed this. Keep moving forward!
The google earth parts help visualize just what a tremendous distance this is. Great video!
Thank you Nikita. The scale of the course is so huge, I’m glad the animations helped communicate the enormity. :)
What an unbelievable achievement. So much grit to keep going
At some point you have no choice. Even if you’re “done” in between aid stations, it might take you hours to hike to the next aid station where you can rest before deciding to drop. The race requires a high level of self sufficiency and determination. Thanks for watching!
you are a blessed man. So many people love you!
Very true, Tom, I'm lucky to have such supportive family and friends! I'm lucky to be able to share these experiences with them.
Stunning video, brilliant editing, stunning views and inspirational content
Looking forward to now watching the other videos
I'm glad you enjoyed it Ann. Thank you for watching.
Well done! That was a beautiful moment when you saw your daughter.
Thank you! My crew and family told me she couldn't miss school to come to the finish, and that they were going to call her on FaceTime when I finished. The whole time they had this plan to have her surprise me at the finish! It was very special indeed.
Exquisite Landscapes, thanks so much for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Watched again for the inspiration. Finally got a good set of shoes coming and a hydration vest. Had to modify the vest...i guess L/XL is relative to where they make it. I think its good now, I'll go d out tomorrow. Thanks for helping me out of my rut.
Glad to hear you’re working out your gear. It takes time to figure out what works for you.
What a great video. Wes you always were helpful when I worked at Avid hooking me up with automatic duck demo licenses. I have never talked to you in person, great to see you in real life. Keeping rocking those trails, if you are ever in Dubai, we have some great trails here too. Deeps
Thanks Deeps! I'm glad you found my channel. Be well my friend.
Very inspirational and thoroughly absorbing to watch. I am 57 and very new to running ( actually I have actively avoided it all my life ) I have gone from zero to 10 km over the past 2 months and this video has made me excited about running gradually longer distances. I am sure I will watch it again whenever I need inspiration. Many thanks.
Definitely do it gradually and avoid injury. I'm glad the older, wiser you has found that running is a good thing! I ran my first ultra at age 42, and I hope I'm still banging around these long distances in ten years.
@@wplate Thank you Wes. I will certainly take it steady and build slowly. Injury avoidance will be a priority. I have watched a few of your videos now and really enjoy them ( I might give the loading of cows a miss as I am a Vegan ) You have inspired me to to enter my first race which is an off-road half marathon in January. Many thanks, Rob
@@wplate Hi Wes, Greetings from England. I was inspired to take up running at the age of 56 after watching a few running videos including your own. At the weekend I ran my first trail race ( 14km through the New Forest ) and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will continue to watch your videos for inspiration as I start to plan my graduation to the half marathon distance and beyond. Many thanks, Rob
@@robsmith7503 What a wonderful update, Rob, you have warmed my heart this morning. Thank you for sharing the news. Congrats!
@@wplate Thank you so much Wes.
Thank you so much. Truly appreciate you making this video.
Thank you for watching.
Super inspiring man. Your videos have such a chill vibe. They are a pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching MK!
I know that feeling of "what have I done" after sending in the money and form!
If you’re not nervous, the race isn’t big enough. :)
Great video. I enjoyed watching you push through the distance and the mountains. Congratulations on your finish!
Thanks Wes. It was a treat to finally meet you. Hope to see you at a future adventure.
I cried. Such an amazing achievement. Awesome job guy.
Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
beautiful documentary! Im watching this with tears in my eyes and i gives me goosebumps! Greetings from Belgium.
Thank you for watching! I’m really glad you enjoyed it.
amazing documentary..I cried and am so happy for you.
Thanks for watching Gloria, I love that you enjoyed it!
i felt for this dude so many times in this video. I'm setting up to do this and many more ultras right now. Hitting my first marathon in april
Thanks for watching. Good luck with your first marathon! Hydrate well, fuel well, and stay positive! :)
Just watched this here in South Africa, WOW...double wow. Amazing how you kept sane and motivated yourself throughout this crazy awesome race. You are one mentally tough guy. Well Done dude.
Thank you Ravi!
All I can say is thank you for all the recording and documenting your experience for so many of us who will enter this crucible of liberation in your wake. Godspeed brother.
I watched every Moab video I could as I prepared for my race. It is my honor to be able to share my experience to help others planning their adventure.
Amazing stuff Wes and team, I was emotional just watching you, can't imagine the roller coaster of emotions you must have gone through. Bravo.
Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed the ride with us.