A DECADE ON - Brian Morrison and The Western States 100
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In 2006, a young Seattle ultrarunner, Brian Morrison, attempted his first Western States 100. After running for 18 hours on the second hottest day in the race's history, he found himself in first place as he entered the historic finishing track,. Unfortunately, after using all of his strength to get there, his body gave out within feet of the finish. His crew helped him to his feet which ultimately lead him to not finish under his own power, resulting in a DNF or "Did Not Finish". 10 years later, Brian returned to finally get his coveted Western States 100 buckle.
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Brian is an incredible human. I hope you get a chance to visit his running shop in Seattle to say hi and shake his hand! Also, be sure to snag the Director's Commentary track I recorded with Brian over at gingerrunnerstore.com
Thank you for his Ethan, such an inspirational movie. I live in Bosnia and Herzegovina and have started running a bit more than a year ago, and your movies are a great inspiration. Keep up the good work, and kudos to Brian, obviously a man of great heart.
So fricken' good Ethan and Kim! I'm going to have it on repeat at work today.
Fantastic job mate. You've a unique acumen for humanizing people and by doing so make sharing the experience w/Brian: poignant, emotional and personal. TY. Can't wait to see you at Lake Sonoma if you have time post race love to buy you a beer at Russian River Brewing Comp.
Russian River - magic words :)
Awesome video!
Running documentaries where people succeed are inspiring. Running people were people fail but try again, even more so.
There's something about watching someone just battle to finish a race that is so much more inspirational than someone that wins it. Beautiful video. Probably my new favorite running video.
Isn't it amazing? That we can all come together and hurt ourselves in the exact same way, whether for 1 mile, 10 miles or 100. And... like it? I don't know if I'll ever run 100 miles at a stretch, but if I do... I want to do it the Brian Morrison way: never quit, even if it takes 10 years.
My kids caught a bit of this and asked if they can watch it this weekend for their TV time. They're 6 and 3.
That's a compliment!! I'll take it :)
you're raising them right *thumbs up*
it's a compliment, How else would you take it?
I would add that it is a very well done video, really a short movie, thoroughly enjoyed
thats awesome. my nephew watches too much cartoons and isnt active
do your kids know that you can watch youtube in 2x the speed?
seeing his kids run with him at the end and wife standing by is more of a true accomplishment than anything else. great movie.
As a father of 3 I couldn't hold my tears with his kids running with him in the last few meters.
Bro I havent tear'd up in years, yet i find myself tearing up at a youtube video about some guy that I dont even know.
Me too! Congratulations Brian and the Morrison family!
It must give him strength.
😂😂I was the same! That got me!!
This whole film is incredible, but the editing on the track between 2006 and 2016 is *chef’s kiss*
I woke up feeling too lazy for my morning run. Then I watched this video and laced up my runners, because how can I come up with any excuses after seeing this amazing story. Great film Ethan!!
Brian's courage and determination is out of this world. I'm so happy for him that he got to live his dream of a Western States finish. He and his family will cherish this experience forever.
Gunhild Swanson thank you, Gunhild!! Really appreciate your words :)
If anybody here doesn't know who Gunhild Swanson is, I suggest they google "Gunhild Swanson Western States 2015".
Bitter sweet. I first heard of Brian's story in Scott Jurek's Eat and Run and I think he endured and overcame what every runner fears most. So this felt like a victory for all of us.
The footage in the beginning broke my heart but by the end of the movie it was whole again. He is the stuff heroes are made of.
What an absolutely beautiful story. Whether it be a 5k or an ultra, this is why so many of us run.
"When it is dark enough, you can see the stars."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Special Agent Dale Cooper the quote resonated perfectly to this story!
I like how he is just casually friends with Ben Gibbard lol
Ben needs to run Western States!
I am deployed to Korea right now. Army guys are not supposed to cry. Damn you! Loved the film. I am glad this story is being told. Many people have heard about it, but do not know the background story and of course the comeback 10 years later! I will be thinking about Brian as I run Western this year.
This was a really great film. I think someone was cutting onions in the room while I was watching this...
Ian McDormand sneaky onions!
Watched this and immediately went running. Even with current temperatures right around 6 degrees Fahrenheit did not even matter. What an amazing story. Very inspirational.
Ben Gibbard, what a friend he is to Brian. I mean the motivational stuff he did is just priceless. What a great friend!
A raw and unvarnished look at a sport that is oftentimes elevated to just this side of mysticism.
Damn it man... When he made it to the track, I got choked up! Very emotional! Way to go Brian!!!
I’m not crying your crying.... amazing!!! And running with his babies! Ahhh my heart!
Brian's Finish literary had me in tears. What a guy. Fantastic insight man.
I had the pleasure of meeting Brian at his running store in Seattle. I remember instantly recognizing him from previously watching this film. He was one of the most down-to-earth people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Just from our short talk I could see his great love for running as a sport and as a lifestyle. Thank you so much for sharing his powerful story! Highly recommend going to meet him if you ever get the chance!
So incredibly inspiring. I ran my first 50 mile ultra when I was 17 and came in 1st place woman. Then, a year later I decided to try out a 100 miler and ended up only getting in 82 miles before I had to call it quits. Dropping out of that race was one of the hardest things I've done because I'm not a quiter, and if I would've finished the race I would've set a record for the 19 and under age group. I still think about it every day. I WAS going to return to the race this year to set the record (it will be my last chance since I just turned 19) BUT this summer I'm running across America for the Ulman Cancer Fund instead!!! Sometimes greater things come out of failures! All that matters is that you try your best!
So true, those words became true for me in 2018!!! Its hard to the loss at first because you dont realize better things are coming
Wow. You are amazing.
I can feel how disappointed you are just by reading this. It’s nice that you found good things out of that race.
Those damn ninjas must be chopping onions somewhere. The 2006 footage, To see a man literally give everything he had, the absolute determination even with his body failing him is the most inspiring life lesson I think you can have. It was one thing to read it in Scott's book. But to actually see that footage, the inspiration and empathy that drew out in me was unquantifiable. To hear his Wife say she had heard him say 'there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about it.' The humanization of that statement is so emphatic. Such an overwhelming story told in a truly personal way. Great job Ethan!! So incredibly inspiring.
Ethan, that was incredible. I'm guessing I wasn't the only grown man to cry while watching the film. Great job with music as well. That's one of the most important aspects. Fantastic work.
Incredible film. I especially liked and was moved to tears when he was running with his kids. It reminded me when I crossed the finish line of my iron man distance triathlon.
That is a real family right there. True friends enduring miles of pain, all to pace their friend on his journey. The things they did, all to help their friend. It's inspiring.
This movie was out of this world. Such an inspiration!
Thank you for this documentary! My room got a little dusty when he finished - it got right in my eyes...
What a stud. Super inspirational. So happy he was able to finish the race.
It doesn't take much to cry. Just looking at that stage when Sage and Didrik are clapping hands for Brian. What an emotion it is. Thanks Ethan and greetings from Vietnam.
Ethan, you do an incredible job of capturing the spirit of the "universal man" in his struggle against nature. It's a story I never tire of hearing.
One of the best sport documentaries ive seen. Awesome quality, great story and personalities. His family is must be awesome. Big thanks for the great film!
day lightz really appreciate it!
just finished my first ultra after being coached by Brian and re-watching this video is making me ugly-cry!!! Seattle is SO LUCKY to have him
Dude watching this super feat of human determination,willpower and strenght is just what i need going into my first ever full road marathon after a year of vigorous training. No matter how tough it will get ill just remember this guy and ill take it a kilometer at a time. Great footage, mixing and choice of music. To Brian my hat is off ,sir!
hey Psysso. good luck on the first marathon. I've run over a dozen and my first was my favourite of the lot so enjoy It! you will feel amazing when you cross the finish line.
This is a beautiful film. Seriously. And my deepest respect for Brian and his family.
I balled when his kids ran with him at the track. can't wait for my daughter to run with me when she is older! as a wife and a mom, seeing his families emotions/reactions really made me choke up. Amazing film and what an accomplishment!!
I cried, I laughed, I cried again. And again and then I smiled. Such an amazing movie, thank you and congrats!!!
Moved to tears on more than 1 occasion. Thank you!
Well GR, I found this video 3-4 years ago. It started me on the journey of running my first 50k at Grand Ridge last November and breaking my foot at the Mt Si 50 miler yesterday. I am eternally grateful to you for introducing me to this sport and I hope to one day be worthy of the Cascade Crest 100
That's the dude from death cab. Read something about him hiring a guy to be his trail run coordinator while on tour. What a killer job
First time I ever saw the 2006 footage. Such a strong person, still pushing right to the end, amazing Brian. It's things like this that make me realise how running has changed my life 👍
I remember this documentary when it came out, now after an article about Brian in UltraRunning Magazine, i came back to see it again.
a big shout to your wife for supporting your dream. you are blessed to have her .
Well done Ethan!!!! and congratulations to Brian!!!!
Amazing. A well crafted and powerful production. Thank you team, you got me all choked up in an office full of people that now think something is wrong, when in fact everything is right.
Amazing story, truly inspirational and very well done. I told everyone I know to watch it before it was over. I get the feeling Brian wants to break that 24 hour mark...
Bravo and well done! I ran in 2016 and saw a few cameos of myself! And my crew!
Great film, awesome story. Makes me really wished I'd made it to the Chattanooga screening. Fantastic accomplishment, Brian and great work G.R.
I started watching this a few days ago. And I wanted to cry, and should have. Seeing someone work that hard, and have it fall apart that close to finish is painful to watch. The happy part of this story is that next trip around the track, with his kid on his shoulders, people clapping, and that energy of accomplishment! Well done Brian.
Amazing story about incredible human. Congrats to Brian, I admire his dedication. Also great job with the film, it really shows the spirit od these ultra races and community which shares these moments together.
Chills on top of chills....wow
Wow.
Just.
Thank you.
Congratulations Brian, from a 2002 finisher, a buckle holder (Cary Miller). Nice work.
Wow!! I didn't think I'd need tissues...but I was crying! Amazing story!
This Movie deserves an OSCAR !
fitter the 27 hours, seriously, i cant handle an hour! What a humble man!
Amazing story. Brian is an inspiration.
Dude. I cried like a baby. Thank you and warm greetings from Amsterdam.
incredibly poignant and not once pretentious. thank you so much for sharing this.
I read a short bit about this in Jurek's book Eat and Run. It was a shame he didn't get the win. Truly an example of what ultras are all about...never ending determination. Well done Brian.
Amália was a popular Portuguese fado singer...also spotted a Portuguese flag on no hands bridge...! these just added extra meaning to an already truly excellent docummentary. all the best from Porto!
My family is from Gaia, and she was named after that very same Amalia in tribute to my grandma who LOVED Amalia. Obrigada!
This is awesome!!
I've been in Porto 1 day and that day happened to be the Festa de São João and it was nuts.
Brilliant. Thank you Ethan. Brian ain't no quitter. And I loved his slight annoyance at his finishing time. A true competitor. No wonder he got the job done.
So personal. When he hit the stadium I got goosebumps!
Awesome job, Ethan. Tears. All the tears. Congratulations, Brian!
Damn I'm inspired, haven't cried like this in a while. Definitely gonna try to meet Brian in the future.
Inspirational running, storytelling and filmmaking here. One unexpected benefit of Covid lockdown is time spent on the treadmill watching videos like this. Thank you.
Wow just Wow! Had me holding back tears 5 minutes in. Just amazing!
Fred Neethling just let it out!😀
Wow. Just wow. I'm about to do my first half marathon and that scares me...I can't IMAGINE 100 miles in 1 day! This was fantastic!
one of your finest movies @TheGingerRunner. brought me to tears watching Brian cross the finish line. Congratulations to you Brain, and his family.
Lost track how many times I teared up watching this. Such a wonderful story, so beautifully told. Thank you.
Brilliant contest, brilliant persons and last but not least brilliant movie. Thank you for your work. Best wishes from an austrian runner to all the runners in the US !!!
Brian, wow! What a story! You did it! You kept your mind so hard on that race to face it again after 10 year! That's amazing. Congrats to you and to your family that have supported you!
Ethan, wow! What a story! ;) We runners we knows the feelings behind running a ultra trail, but show all these feeling to everyone. Well done!
The music was so deeply moving. Wonderful - just a beautiful film.
It's gonna be a popcorn and green beer movie night. Thanks for the movie Ethan!
This is for sure one of my favorite runners movies from now on. Brian story is very heart touching. Wasn't specting less from TheGingerRunner...great work man......Chugga chugga Bigfoot Chugga chugga Sasquatch.....(thumbs up with gingerbts ending music) :D
Wow that was heartbreaking and reassuring. Interestingly, I never realized the impact that endurance events like this have on their family members.
I think this is one of the best running stories out there and well told by the ginger runner.
The most impressive part is that you have VHS cassettes and a player :)
What a story. Really enjoyed learning about Brian and his successful run in 2016.
Man these cuts back to his first race were brutal.
My kids caught a bit of this and asked if they can watch it this weekend for their TV time. They're 6 and 3.
Wow, I finally get to see Brian's story. I've known Brian since 2010 and his heart for running and the Seattle community is so inspiring. Thank you Ethan for this documentary.
Well frikkin done, to both Brian and Ethan for the film! Kinda motivates me to go finish a race here in SA I couldn't finish. Not a 100 miler, but a difficult one for my books. Again well done!
Ethan, I can't believe how good you are with making music. No bullshit, your music is oscar worthy. There ain't many people who can direct amazing documentaries and make amazing music. Good job, dude.
The announcement on stage at 7:30 got me...I felt it.
that was f__king amazing. Thank you Ethan and Brian.
Genuinely among the best documentary stories I've ever seen, so happy for Brian!
His wife is amazing. What a truly supportive partner and you can tell shes just as invested as he is.
Anyone else sobbing at the end when his kids are running with him? Just me? Okay.
Sammantha Carbajal it’s a beautiful moment.
Such a great story. I don't know Brian but it's hard not to get a bit misty eyed with happiness for him. Courageous. Congratulations Brian and thank you for bringing this story Nathan.
Gets better each time I watch it.
Dude... what?!? This doc was so good! Not surprised though, all of the other ones have been equally as amazing. Great work, Ethan!
Solid film Ethan - please keep them coming!!!!! Hats off to Brian M and his family - am gonna go out and run now!
Ethan, absolutely stunning! I'll be running my first Ultra This Year, maybe one day I'll do a 100 miler! Brian's story gives everyone hope and shows his immense fortitude to come back from multiple disappointments. Thanks for sharing his story.
Great job Ethan! It's gut wrenching to watch at times. I cried when his kids started running with him. I feel so privileged to have seen this. I can only imagine how privileged you feel to have told the story. Thank you for using the gifts and talents you have been given to tell these stories. May we all use our own God given gifts just as you have to feed each other's souls as we all endure to that one great finish line. This is what it means to be alive! Thanks for feeding my soul today brother.
I thought privileged is bad????
Once again, killing it Ethan. Great movie. Great Story.
Great story, and terrific film making. Loved the authenticity of all the family and support team. Terrific work, Brian. Really impressive on a few different levels.
You can see how much it meant to Brian through the emotion in the face of his wife throughout this movie. So many years of hurt pent up in this race for both of them. So glad they had a happy ending this time. And kudos on an amazing documentary.
Great film Ethan! I especially appreciate the fact that you made our puppy Coconut famous with her first film appearance here, while she was terrorizing a blanket in Michigan Bluff :) Myles
HA! That puppy was the damn cutest, dude!! Had no idea it was yours :) She was a star at MB, everyone wanted to meet her :)
Wow! Great film and congrats to Brian and his family!