LEADMAN: The Dave Mackey Story
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.พ. 2019
- On May 23, 2015, the unimaginable happened to Altra Running and CamelBak athlete Dave Mackey on a routine training run. At the summit of Bear Peak, a giant boulder became dislodged sending Mackey tumbling down the mountain before it also landed on him crushing his left leg. After a series of unsuccessful surgeries over the next year plus to get back to normal, he and his family made the difficult decision to amputate. This is his story about perseverance and coming back from the injury to attempting to complete the Leadville Race Series to become the first ever leg amputee to call himself a "Leadman".
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Directed by: Matt Trappe, Billy Yang
Sponsors: Altra Running, Camelbak, Suffer Better
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© Billy Yang Films, LLC + Nine Mind 2019
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My heart goes out to Dave and I know exactly what he went through. I had some arthritis in my leg ankle from a paragliding accident many years earlier. I went to a supposed foot and ankle specialist. He said I needed to fuse my subtalar joint. During the surgery he overheated the bone and severely damaged the nerve. He actually discharged me as healed. I immediately found another surgeon with a history of dealing with athletes. I had several surgeries trying to repair the damage done by the other doctor. In the end they had to amputate because I couldn't use the left foot at all. It is a very hard life transition. Just learning how to do the basics of getting out of bed to go to the bathroom or to take a shower was overwhelming at first. I am trying to learn how to jog now knowing that I will never be able to run like I used to. So Dave, my heart goes out to you and your family and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Wow, my heart goes out to you! I hope you’re able to stay active, I can tell that means a lot to you and really wondering how the running is going?
So sorry to hear of your plight Bill. I hope you've found a way to return to the things you love with your new you and that you've managed to find some peace and positivity in all of this. Many regards from Sydney - Dave
I saw Dave at the leadville marathon, not even a year from my first ultra race. It was right as I was coming up mosquito pass and he was bombing down. I didn't know who he was but I do remember thinking that if this awesome dude with only one leg can make it look so easy then I can try a little harder myself.
It was a few months later that I learned who he was and what his history has been like. Truly amazing. Thank you Billy for capturing his inspirational story for all of us!
I love that line at the end-"Why not do more?" I'm lucky enough to get to work with and hang out with a lot of people with disabilities, and it's helped me understand the difference between a real limitation and a perceived one. Kyle Pease once told me "The only person stopping you from achieving your goal is you." We all have perceived limits, but the more I see what people with far more challenges than I have get done, the more artificial they start to seem for all of us. Great video, as always, and a greater story.
What a beautiful piece, Billy, Matt, and team. You've captured Dave's gritty and inspirational story in such a compelling way.
It's great to see a brand like Altra being involved in such a way. Like, sticking with someone such as Dave in this challenging time, when he's no longer leading the pack, and working with a grass-roots creator like Billy to tell the story.
Drewb18c1 100%. Thank you Altra!
@@Drewb18c1 I agree 100%. Makes me love Altra that much more. Dave's determination and spirit are more impressive to me than many others' fast times and it's good to see a company notice and agree!
Thanks to Altra Running for supporting Dave and also for working with Billy Yang to create this beautiful piece! Your shoes have been a game changer for my running! Proud to support this company!
You caught me cutting onions again Billy Yang, damn fine film that just tells it's own story.
You know it’s a good day when you get a notification Billy Yang uploaded a movie!
Inspiring stuff...
Oh lord - what a challenging and amazing story. Billy - you've done it again. Our whole family was spellbound and moved by Dave's story. On a different scale, I felt some of Dave's pain. In Jan last year I almost severed 3 fingers and the thumb of my left hand in a tablesaw accident. As a serious pianist of 40+ years, it was a devastating blow. While my fingers will never be the same, I've also had to count my lucky stars - things could have been so much worse. Now, almost 2 years later I'm playing again almost like before and couldn't imagine my life without my music. As an avid runner - I couldn't imagine Dave's journey. More power to him and through you his story is touching folks like us on the other side of the planet! Cheers and thank you from Sydney - Dave
This is such an inspiring story. The day after Dave's accident, my Dad went through a very similar traumatic fall that changed his life and our entire family's lives. It's not always easy to see what an accident like this can lead to in a positive way, but Dave's story is proof that a lot of good can come of it. My Dad is still trying to find the good that can come of it, but I know it'll come.
The most important part of this whole experience is that Dave is alive. Life is very fragile and he has a beautiful family to come back too. God bless them. It’s just great he can run again too.
Love your work, Billy. I think you're the best ultra-running filmmaker out there. If I'm ever feeling lazy about getting out there to train, I watch something of yours and it always gets me in the mood...to run, that is.
Billy, what a masterful job bringing Dave's story to all of us. Kudos to you and your team, and I'm stoked I got to witness this in person.
This is such a great and inspiring film of the power of human spirit and over coming. Well done!
Thanks as always for your support Mark!
What an inspiration Dave is, a triumph of human spirit. Great job Billy, thx for your work.
Incredible movie Billy and an amazing story. Your videos always inspire me immensely. Thanks so much for sharing this.
So many emotional stories out there. And Billy captures it all. Another stunning piece. Dave you are awesome.
What an amazing Story! Dave earned my Respect so hard. I was crying as he got thru the finish line. Thank you, Billy, for this beautiful film. And thank you, Dave, for sharing your story with us. We can lern so much from you!
Billy and Dave, I can't seem to stop watching this. Hard to capture in words the power of this work and your story Dave. I remember seeing you on the course last year as I attempted my first 100 at Leadville. Thank you!
Truly Inspirational! The cinematography was beautiful.
Thank you ! Needed this. Go Dave!
Great film again Billy Yang and full respect to Dave Mackey for never given up.
Amazing! Thank you so much Billy!
I have been so lucky forward to this! Thank you! Can’t wait to watch it
You've done it again Billy. A great story told beautifully.
Amazing - I’ve been looking forward to this for seemingly forever
Amazing story and video! Thank you!
Amazing work Billy. Thank you
Been watching his recovery ever since that injury, great to finally be able to catch this.
You make amazing videos, Billy. Thank you!
Beautiful and inspiring video! Good job Billy.
Billy Yang Films.... Are the worlds best...
U guys are super gud in wat u do...
Keep making such BEAUTIFUL MOVIES 🎥
THANK U
awesome, billy - incredible story, amazingly told
Jeez! That was a tearjerker! Amazing video. Super inspirational.
Such a great video Billy! I’m crying over here. Incredible story.
Thanks for releasing this on TH-cam. Very inspiring.
Wonderfully put together Billy. Fighting back tears the whole time.
Great story, very inspiring story Dave! Awesome work documenting this Billy!
I been waiting for this one! Thanks
Dave & Billy, you are great! Thanks for the film.
Truly amazing film again Billy, Dave Mackey!!! what a human, I think everyone can take something from his mental attitude and toughness, he didn't let this life changing injury set him back, it made him stronger we can all learn from that. Thanks again Billy for bringing this to the fore, everybody needs to watch this
Thank you Dave and Billy.
Great movie Billy. Love your stuff.
Billy this is an absolutely incredible film ... thank you for putting it together!!
Thanks Billy, I was aware of the story but this bring so much more power to it!!
Amazing. I have no words. Thanks, Billy. Thanks, Dave.
Billy! Great video and an excellent story. Thank you
Real inspiration! Thank you Billy for sharing this amazing story!
Thanks buddy. You outdid yourself this time. Dave is awesome. And this helped me a lot today.
Wow... I love your videos... and LOVE the story telling. LOVE the final comment from Dave.
The Running Channel suggested this as one of the top 10 documentaries and stories to watch! I wasn't disappointed! Very inspiring and awesome story!
Just wow! So inspirational. Thanks for sharing it with us bil
Thank you Billy, you've managed to capture Dave's ethos and spirit. I loved this x
Wow - thanks Billy for putting this piece together, and to Dave for sharing his story
What an inspiring and well told story. Thank you both for sharing!
incredible. I'm not sure what else to say. Thank you Billy for telling such a great story.
You did it again Billy. Amazing Film and inspiration. Thumbs up !
Billy... Really thoughtfully shared. Thank you. Films like this give hope and inspiration.
Wow. This is incredibly inspiring... It's so easy to get wrapped up in issues that are very minor compared to what Dave has been through and deals with on a day to day basis. This story helps ground you, that's for sure!
Thanks to you both for the tremendous efforts it took from each of you Dave and Billy!
Wow! Thank you Billy Yang for making this film. Beyond inspiring!
Absolutely amazing. What an inspiration. Thanks for sharing this story.
what an inspiring story, great job Dave and Billy.
Great story and video. Nice job Billy. Very meaningful.
Wow, really moving! Dave tremendous spirit!, Billy well done! always looking forward to see your material.
Keep strong!
That brought tears to my eyes, so inspiring ✨️
Fantastic and inspiring film Billy!(and team) thanks for the great work.
Very well done, Billy! My favorite video yet. You captured all the emotions wonderfully. What an inspiration!
What a story! I love that moment when his friend gives him the belt buckle in the hospital and it resonates with him that he really wanted to do that again. Imagining the quiet patience, persistence, dedication, discomfort endured in rehab to get back out there doing the activities he loved again was truly inspiring. His Mom sharing her hopes that he can continue to show people to do the best with what they have. ❤️. That's what drew me to running that supportive community that gets psyched to see people pushing their limits whether it's a back of the packer or an elite athlete. But Dave Mackey doing 100 mile race on a prosthesis, what a badass! No excuses.
For god sakes Billy, your films bring tears to my eyes. It's nearly 5 am here, I just had breakfast watching Dave's story and I'm going out now for my long run. I will be thinking about him. Truly amazing. Leg or no leg, nothing gets in a man's way.
Bloody amazing story. Great work Billy 👍🏻
This is so inspiring. And great job billy as always. Big fan....
So sick thanks for making this
great work Billy very inspiring
Great work Billy what an amazing story!!!!
Just wow. A beautifully presented story of a truly inspirational man. Thanks to all involved in its production.
Its so weird how life works sometimes. I literally just bought my first pair of altras. I've been watching a lot of billy yang videos. But out of all of them this has to be the most inspirational. Dave Mackey you are an amazing person and athlete. Thank you... simply thank you. For showing the worlds what you are capable of and for inspiring me to never give up on the things I love.
Rewatching this. Huge respect and admiration for Dave. Great storytelling Billy!
Awesome job Billy and Matt. Dave, you're a bad ass dude. Puts things in perspective man. Just awesome.
one of THEY best videos ive seen! what!! a!! guyyy!! congrats! and another epic Billy 👍🏃♂️
Truly inspirational ! Great story , the passion and determination is powerful.
Wow, just wow Billy. Keep making these inspiring movies!
Incredible filmmaking Billy, I had shivers watching Dave go about his business!!
Congrats, Billy and the whole team for this great film. Dave Mackey's story is truly inspirational, and your film captures the story so well.
Thank you Billy for the great film.
Dave Mackey...you are truly an inspiration.
What great determination and Perseverance. He also has a wonderful supportive family too.
just an unreal story. Dave is such an inspiring guy and i think you really captured his spirit on this one. Really nicely put together billy!
Wonderfully told story, nice work Billy!
DM is pretty freaking inspiring! Thanks Dave! Keep pushin' man!
Dave - you’re a true inspiration! Billy - congrats for another great film. Hi from a UK runner.
Thanks for sharing this amazing story. World needs more stories like this to be told.
Wow! Thank you Billy for bringing us such an inspirational story. It gets me emotional to witness how good of an inspiration he is for his children. Keep up the good work!
Incredible story, beautifully filmed and edited. Awesome stuff dude! 🏔😀
Triumph of the human spirit! Just amazing..I am at a loss for words and this is truly inspirational.
Great video! Very inspiring! Thank you!
Just what I needed after a couple of shit days… what an inspiration Dave, and epic work once again Billy 🙏
Beautiful film Billy. Definitely had me crying from the first minute in. Such raw emotion showing the courage it takes to keep going despite what life may throw at us.
Thank you Billy for another piece of inspiration. Kudos to Dave and his family, and all runners who struggle to get some level of accomplishment.
Amazing story, told so well! Great work as always Billy 🎥👍🏻
Great film! So much strength and determination. Huge inspiration, especially for all the injured athletes out there.
I'm not crying, you're crying. Wow, amazing!!!!!
Thank you Billy and Dave for sharing this story with us all. One of the more enlightening instalments to the Billy Yang Films collection.
~With Love^^