Running my first ultramarathon - Yeti 100
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2024
- Race footage and recap from my first ultramarathon - the Yeti 100 mile Endurance Run in Damascus, Virginia on September 25, 2020.
The race was both brutal and beautiful, starting at 5 am in a torrential downpour as we ran 14 miles up a 3% grade trail from Damascus to the Green Cove train station before pounding back downhill to complete the first loop of 28 miles. We then ran 4 loops from Damascus past the Alvarado train station to the turnaround across the Watauga Trestle, each 18 miles. It rained and poured for 12 hours!
Congrats to everyone who ran and battled. Thank you to Race Director Jason Green for putting together an unforgettable experience with all the 2020 Covid19 challenges, and thank you to all the volunteers at packet pickup, aid stations, and behind the scenes.
I will be back next year. The flame is burning brighter!
The race was won by professional Hoka ultrarunner Patrick Reagan in 13:33. First female finisher (and 3rd overall) was ultrarunner Nicole Monette in 16:19.
0:00 Introduction
0:26 Welcome to Damascus
1:03 Packet pickup and unbelievable swag
4:22 Pre-race breakfast
6:27 Race start
9:05 Up the mountain
13:02 Mile 14
16:06 Mile 25 - my first low point
19:02 Mile 30
21:38 Unofficial 50K
23:03 8 hours - second low point
24:47 Mile 38
26:45 Mile 46 - third low point
28:16 Mile 64 - make or break time
34:52 Mile 71 - fourth low point - what now?
37:01 Recap and Takeaways
Gear:
Shoes: Hoka Torrent and Hoka Cavu 1 and 2
Hydration system: Ultimate Direction Signature Series 2-bottle ultra belt
GPS watch: Garmin 235 with Poweradd EnergyCell 5000 portable charger
Headlamp: Fenix HM50R and Fenix HL50
Camera: GoPro Hero 8
Shorts: Vuori Kore
Socks: Stance Feel 360 crew
Shirts: short and long-sleeve (Pearl Izumi, Brooks, Sugoi)
Jackets: Sugoi Metro waterproof training shell, Loeffler waterproof half-zip shell
Dry bags: Marchway Floating Waterproof Dry Bag 40L and Victory Design Bag Big Bear III
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Sorry about the DNF! The weather was horrible for this years race. Sounds like you have a good plan going forward, but be careful about going on too many 30 mile long runs. Maybe look into back to back 20-25 mile runs. You can do it!
Thanks, and as you know, it's part of the process and it happens (40% of starters DNF'ed). There were times (especially before sunrise running up to Green Cove) where the trails turned to streams and the trestles were very slippery.
Yeah good point on long runs. I have 9 months to the Yeti 50 miler and a year to the 100 miler, so I've started to put a training framework together. I wouldn't do more than one every 6-8 weeks. But you remind me I should plan some long back to backs.
Appreciate your continued support!
@@RunFreeandStrong You got it bro 👍. Good luck, looking at getting into doing long distance running races as well. Watching videos like these are really helpful
@@Cloudyyyy88 Thank you and appreciate the comments. Good luck to you as well, let me know if you have any questions.
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After watching this video and the 4 trail runs that followed, there is no doubt you are already have constructed the mental fortress beyond the 100-miler. Appears to be just a matter of pacing physically through it. My first and only 100-miler to date was self-supported and took just over 30 hours. With an experienced running mate, I honestly believe you will cross sub-24 faster than you thought possible. Thoroughly enjoying your channel. Keeping it real. Thank you.
Evan - wow thanks so much for your kind and positive message. Means a lot. You've been an inspiration to me about the importance of incorporating climbing and vert into my ultra training, and that's been a major change the past few months. Thank you for inspiring!
You're a machine sir! What an inspiration! I'm looking forward to my first ultramarathon as well, hopefully I can do it in 2021.
Thanks for your support! This was my 1st Yeti 100 that I did not finish on September 25, I just posted the Redemption video of my 2nd attempt when I completed the full 100 miles on November 20. Definitely painful but I learned so much. Awesome that you will try your first ultra in 2021, we will all support you!!!
This was a very thorough video. Quite helpful
Humbled and honored that you would visit and watch my video. Thank you! I'm a huge fan of yours! 5 weeks ago, I completed the Seven Trails 100-miler in Damascus, VA (on a portion of the same course) and there is a video here that may be helpful th-cam.com/video/CMxb9s4oRHY/w-d-xo.html&t there is a separate lessons learned video as well. thanks and happy training!
Oh man. I just came across this video. Brave attempt. Your reflections are likely right. Especially getting vert for a vert heavy race.
Your training mileage sounded right, some days things just happen. I know this is going on 2 years ago, but it was nice to follow you through this as I am doing Yeti this year. All the best! -John
Thank you! Just coming back to TH-cam and apologies for the late response. Bounced back in 2021 with Seven Trails 100 miler in April, then Yeti 100 in September, and ran 9:50 for the JFK 50 miler in November. Best wishes for the Yeti!
I know it's old, but congrats on cranking out so many miles in such crap weather! And for tackling the 100 after expecting the 50! That's the kind of crazy challenge that I find so motivating and inspiring! I've discovered the benefit to strategic DNFs. When you said you wanted to push through the issues to "complete" your first ultra - after already completing a 50 miler, I was like "Don't do iiiit!!" 😂 I've found that when I'm destroyed at the halfway point, in a way a 30 minute break and a boatload of food and fluid won't fix, it's time to go. If I stop at that point, my fitness takes a leap forward, and I can get back to training much more quickly, and smash the next race. If I push myself to finish where it's 100% walking for more than a third of the race distance, I'm going to be a wreck, and it'll take much longer to recover, and I won't have met any of my goals. I'm willing to take minor injuries if I'm meeting my A or B time goals, but my C goal is always "Finish Uninjured". I can't wait to go refresh my memory on how you progressed after this!!
Hey Kelly, hope you're doing well. Thanks for the kind feedback. I completed the Yeti 100 in 2021 with better conditions and training, and also finished the Seven Trails 100 and the JFK 50. Now training for UTMB. What are you up to in NH?
I enjoyed the video. I was at the Yeti 100 with you. I finished in 29hours and 30 some min... most difficult race I have ever run! I love the Yeti race family so much!! You did a great job!
Hi Kelly, appreciate you stopping by and thanks for your support. Yes, agree it was a difficult race and congrats on a strong finish! That's awesome! I'm new to the Yeti family and love meeting so many special people.
Great documentation of the race Ray, sorry it didn't go to plan. It's all a learning experience & you've learned a lot, 100's are a different ball game altogether. It was interesting to see you didn't wear a race vest? Did you just use the aid stations for fuelling? Also I've had that feeling of being dizzy & struggling with an injury but found that using poles helped me enormously, just being able to take some pressure off with the poles can be enough of a difference. Good luck with the recovery & training, a good idea is to incorporate some back to back long runs in your training & you're 100% right in focusing on strength for your core, that will do wonders. Maybe take that extra time pressure off yourself as well, on a big race like that, get the job done & when you know you can do it, then give yourself a time goal in the future. Really enjoyed the video & hopefully next time the rain stays away! 👍🏃
Thank you! Agree it was an amazing learning experience and as I mentioned in the video recap, there are a few things I want to improve. I brought my Nathan VaporAir 7L vest, but ended up running with my UltimateDirection Signature Series ultra belt that has 2x 600ml soft bottles and room for a sandwich and energy bar. Because the aid stations were every 7 miles, I preferred to run light and use the combo of the UD belt and aid stations. I bought the Black Diamond Carbon Z poles, and was planning to use these on the final loop, but the collapsed hip took me out of the race. Thank you very much for your feedback, advice and encouragement!
Sorry to hear on your injury that ended this race. It was a wet one this year! The weather can alway make it better or tougher. You did what you can on that given day, so be proud of yourself. Great job! Long sessions back to back are important for 100 milers, but make sure to listen to your body during training. Great stuff! Thanks for sharing your journey with!
Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement and support! Appreciate the advice as well!
What a journey! I'm sorry you didn't make it to the finish, but the lessons you took from the experience are solid! Once you get those core workouts in it will make a huge difference to your ability to endure. Despite all the rain, some of those views were amazing - loved that looong tressle bridge! Keep pushing brother - there are planty of great races in your future. I really enjoyed going on this journey with you!
Thanks Paul for watching and supporting! Agree the lessons are worth gold and will make me a better runner! I came back and got to work. Can't wait to get back out there. Excited to see what you and Michael will do in your 5K TT. I've circled the date on my calendar! Let's goooooo!
I really enjoyed your film!!! I thought it was very engaging. Enjoyed hearing about what you learned from the race. Great job on this film and your race!! P.S. Mentally you seemed very strong during the race!
Wow thank you so much for your kind comments and support. Still learning the video thing and hope to improve. Yes mentally I was in a good place, unfortunately the hip injury (and lower back pain) was too debilitating to push through. Thanks again!
Great video. Thank you for sharing your experience
Thank you and appreciate your support!
Thanks for sharing. I find back to back long runs helpful in training for long races. I will do 25 on my a Saturday and then 20 on Sunday. I have run Hellgate 100k down in Virginia, I am thinking about getting in Grindstone, Massenutten and the Yeti 100. My first 100 was tunnel hill also a rails to trails. Keep getting after it.
Thanks for your kind comments and sharing your experience and upcoming races. Agree B2B long runs are helpful. Running the Seven Trails 100-miler in Damascus on Fri, April 23, and lots of B2B long runs over the 16-week training plan. Before that, completed the virtual Yeti 100 miler in November. Congrats on your ultras and your plans this year!
1. Loved the intro!
2. Great work in pulling this together and sharing the journey (no easy one at that)
3. Sorry it didn't go as planned bud, but you seem to be so mindful and thoughtful and with the lessons learned and the exp, you will continue to grow, learn and come back stronger
4. that rain pre race and the conditions do make it tougher man which means YOU ARE TOUGHER :)
5. jeepers on the hip man..
Thanks for sharing mate! Very inspiring and encouraging! #youtheman
Thanks, Chris, really appreciate you watching, encouraging and supporting. Means a lot! We learn and grow from things not always going according to plan. We'll keep grinding.
Run Free and Strong that’s it mate! You have the right attitude about it! Onwards and upwards 🤘🏼
Loved this video!!!!
Thanks very much! Enjoyed the experience and learned a lot. Was able to complete the virtual Yeti 100 in November. Cheers.
What a great video. Was there with you in the rain. Sorry for the DNF, don't let it discourage you. Come back next year and kill it.
My feet are still mangled. Think its going to take a few weeks to get them back to normal.
Thanks Casey for the support and encouragement. Yes we'll be talking about this one for a few years. I'm looking forward to coming back next year and completing all 100 miles. Hope you recover well!
Geodude doesn't quit, geodude finishes no matter what. YOU UNDERSTAND! THEY DONT KNOW ME SON
Thank you! Unfortunately when serious injuries prevent us from finishing, we go back and try again. Finished two 100-mile ultras after this one (videos on my channel).
Epic race! Thanks for sharing your story, very humble approach and good analysis. Such a long race on your first ultra, wow!!! How is you hip feeling now? Has the pain gone down?
To make sure I get the volume within 24hrs without risking injuries during training, I usually try to fit in some twice a day long runs, 2 days in a row. As for hills, on short runs you could also maybe integrate some stairs training? Well done anyway, very impressive. Keep up the amazing work.
Thanks for watching and your support, Stephane! Yes I will try longer runs on back to back days, maybe doubles as well. I'm finally finding some hills on the Appalachian Trail, and just posted an EP 2 video with some serious vert lol. Stay well!
Beast mode! You have some incredible will power! I have one hundo under my belt and I barely finished, and with an injury. It took me a month to recover 😩 Question, you carried no hydration?
Thanks for your kind comments. I carried the Ultimate Direction ultra race belt, which has 2 600 ml softflasks and a pocket for food. In November, I completed a virtual 100-miler, and in April, I completed the Seven Trails 100 miler in Damascus, VA (both videos on my channel). Do you have any races planned for 2021?
Great vid
Thank you!
The hardest line to cross is always the start. I too suffer from hip problems similar to yours, which I must report seem to be more prevalent in older runners. I'm in my 60's. What has been your solution to this issue? Thx
Thanks for your kind comment and for sharing your experience. My hip issue is related to 2 herniated discs in my lower back, and I just completed the Seven Trails 100-mile ultra (video on my channel) and back / hip issues bothered me from 100K (62 miles) to the finish. I do daily strength & mobility exercises, including single leg exercises, and now use trekking poles late in an ultra. Hope that helps.
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Thank you!
Great video and congrats on your race. A DNF is never easy, but 71 miles is a helluva an accomplishment. I was there at the race this year and it was not an easy one. If i may give some advice as a coach and fellow runner, be very wary of 75 mile weeks. Thats a ton of mileage and wear and tear before you even get to the starting line. Obviously high mileage is important, but it's also about quality. feel free to rwach out to me at fmsrunning@gmail.com if you have any questions. Great job again!
Thanks for your kind words and support! Congrats on your sub24 Yeti 100. That's awesome!
Understood on the mileage, and appreciate your advice. Training is going well and just posted a weekly review video.
How's your recovery from Yeti 100 and what are your 2021 goals?
@@RunFreeandStrong feel good. Getting ready for a 24 hr backyard type race called Delirium in Beaufort, SC next Saturday. I'm hoping to get to a 100 miles. After that I have Long Haul 100 in Florida in January and then nothing else planned as of now. I'm sure i will book some stuff up soon. My goal is to do 4 100 milers in 2021.
@@firstmilesucksrunning3127 Good luck in the Delirium 24 hours backyard ultra. Sounds hard. Just subscribed to your channel to follow your journey. Would love to see you post some race footage!