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@@corys9521 hey! Thanks for the question. Nausea is always tough and so draining and usually comes on when you’re already pretty depleted. I’ve been lucky to not get it too often. For me, it’s happened when I’ve perhaps let myself get into a bit of a hole with pushing too hard or not eating or drinking enough. But that’s exactly when nausea is most inconvenient as you need calories to get out of that hole. If it comes on when trying to eat something, you might find switching to another fuel source (eg a different type of gel) might work. I usually have a few different types of nutrition with me or in drop bags so I can switch it up if something isn’t working for me on the day. Allowing yourself a little bit of time to recuperate could also be a worthwhile investment of time. Walking slowly for a bit, or hanging out at an aid station and having some soup or broth might give you a reset so you can move faster again. The biggest lesson though is that it almost always does pass, so take care of yourself and try to stay positive even if you feel terrible and keep on moving forward. Best of luck on your adventures!

@ Thanks for your thorough response! I was working the Hyak Aid station during your race but I think I had left a few hours before you came through. I’m on the waitlist for the race this year but I think I have a good enough position that I will end up running it. I never have nausea until I’m in a race, I think it is a mix of running too hard, my competitive side not wanting to take it easy, and then not paying close enough attention to my nutrition intake. Thanks again, you gave me lots to think about, and I really appreciate getting to see footage of the course!

@ thanks! Fingers crossed you get in from the waitlist. Good luck for the race this year. And thanks for volunteering!

@@takaos1 thanks so much for the nice comment. Happy trails!

Thanks! Absolutely - lots of beautiful spots on this one.

@@GhengisDhad thanks so much!

@@hajaraldouri5806 thanks so much for the nice words. The UTMB race that is in Whistler now is not WAM. There was some apparent funny business, probably mostly on Vail resorts side, which pushed out the local race director (Gary Robbins) forcing the event to be cancelled. They had been building the WAM weekend for years. After the cancelation, UTMB swiftly announced they were doing a race in the area on the same historical weekend WAM had and with it getting approved and planned in record time. This particular UTMB race in Whistler is probably one of the most controversial UTMB races anywhere in the world because of how it all went down. It won’t be getting much love from the local trail community. It is such a shame as the trails in Whistler are amazing and are crying out to be raced on.

@@patrickhaunschmidt oh yes I have been reading all about it and trying to make sense of what has gone down but it seems that it was a numbers business. It is very unfortunate and that’s why I am very hesitant on signing up for it even though it looks like a stunning place to run. I am also trying to qualify for the UTMB World Series 25’ and that in itself has become a total monopoly by the UTMB. I might have to run the Kodiak in Big Bear instead. Hope UTMB consider restructuring their organisation to fit in within the sport’s morales. Anyhow, happy for you to have caught the race in its final run, keep up the great work and the videos!

@@hajaraldouri5806 best of luck for getting to UTMB 2025. Watching the 2024 events this week have been very inspiring.

@@patrickhaunschmidt have you ever participated or considered participating in the UTMB World Series? I did in 2023 and it was an amazing experience. That’s why I’d love to go back.

@@hajaraldouri5806 I would - the event in Chamonix look amazing. And of course you have to qualify. I personally don’t think I’d run the Whistler event given the history here and how it’s so close to home and impacted the community here, but I don’t judge others who do so. Whistler is an amazing place to run.

Absolutely. Even in the rain. One of my favourite trails and so close to a major city - always feel lucky to live in Vancouver.

@@Mattbarentsen thanks very much!

@@derekrstevenson nice. Fat dog looked extra tough this year with the varied weather.

Thanks so much. It is certainly a beautiful course.

Thanks, I really appreciate that. So much depends on the mindset you choose to adopt.

Thanks! I’m always buying hats at the merch table! I wore both a FatDog120 and WAM100 hat in this race. I’d say both of those were technically harder - FatDog has an extra 20miles and a good amount more elevation. WAM had a whole lot more elevation. But I struggled with a longer low at Cascade Crest. But that’s why we sign up for these things - for the challange.

Thanks! Best of luck for UTE. Looks like an awesome course

@@evanstcyr5558 thanks so much. Congrats on your finish. It was a tough one.

Thanks! Beautiful and tough course!

Thanks. I must have done this not long after you finished. Missed each other by just a few days.

@@patrickhaunschmidt Yes, I arrived 5th of September in Ford Williams

Thanks so much! And thanks for volunteering - the volunteers really made it such a special event. It was fun to see you with that huge pile of flagging on the course.

Thanks for the message Rene. Congrats on your finish! One thing I love about long ultras is that we’re all in it together with the shared goal of beating the course.

Thanks so much. Best of luck for 2024!

Thanks! You are so right - so much fun to get out there. Good luck for next year!

@@patrickhaunschmidt Thanks Pat.

Thanks so much Chris. Lots of the video was in the dark so I definitely didn’t show some of the best parts of the route which you’d enjoy if you get to walk it someday. Thanks again!

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks so much!

I agree. very well doc. I will be watching at least 10X before Aug. LOL

Thanks Catherine! Hope you didn’t mind making a guest appearance in the video at the river! It was great to see you out there.

Saw you and the gang on the vid.

lol my 5sec of fame!