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"Found on 49"
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If anyone is looking for a good way to kill a 45 minute trainer ride or treadmill run, check out "Found on 49" on YouTube.

It's the story of Jim Walmsley attempting his first 100 mile run at the Western States 100.

I found it fascinating, inspiring, and gut wrenching.

The dude is a beast!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZb7jBYL9y8
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Re: "Found on 49" [BTEEZY28] [ In reply to ]
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BTEEZY28 wrote:
If anyone is looking for a good way to kill a 45 minute trainer ride or treadmill run, check out "Found on 49" on YouTube.

It's the story of Jim Walmsley attempting his first 100 mile run at the Western States 100.

I found it fascinating, inspiring, and gut wrenching.

The dude is a beast!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZb7jBYL9y8


Yeah, I loved that one. He is impressive.

Also, if you have not checked him out already, watch any of Billy Yang's films. Some of them are up to an hour long. If you have any interest in ultrarunning, you will love the way he puts together his films.
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Re: "Found on 49" [BTEEZY28] [ In reply to ]
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Watched it during a treadmill run. I felt bad for him when he lost the rope on the river section. It looked like it took a lot out of him to get to the shore.

A Decade On is also good. It’s about Brian Morrison returning to finally obtain an official finish at Western States. His 2006 race is so soul crushing. I know it happened 14 years ago, but anytime I watch it I am willing him to get up and finish under his own power.
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Re: "Found on 49" [BTEEZY28] [ In reply to ]
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PRETTY sure Walmsley is not human. lol. Dude is insane. His 50 mile record was run at an average pace of 5:48/mi. Just crazy. I also like his run on rim-to-rim-to-rim in the grand canyon.

- Jordan

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Re: "Found on 49" [Masnart] [ In reply to ]
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If you're not following Jim on Strava I highly recommend it. He's an open book and it's staggering to see his training.

https://www.strava.com/pros/1635688

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Last edited by: runfromnothing: Feb 6, 20 12:18
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Re: "Found on 49" [runfromnothing] [ In reply to ]
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runfromnothing wrote:
If you're not following Jim on Strava I highly recommend it. He's an open book and it's staggering to see his training.

https://www.strava.com/pros/1635688

Nice! A professional athlete that doesn't hide his heart rate data! lol

- Jordan

My Strava
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Re: "Found on 49" [Parkland] [ In reply to ]
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Parkland wrote:
Watched it during a treadmill run. I felt bad for him when he lost the rope on the river section. It looked like it took a lot out of him to get to the shore.

A Decade On is also good. It’s about Brian Morrison returning to finally obtain an official finish at Western States. His 2006 race is so soul crushing. I know it happened 14 years ago, but anytime I watch it I am willing him to get up and finish under his own power.

Yep the river part looked rough, I'm sure it zapped his energy. And only to find out he could of just stood up...

I'll have to check out "A Decade On"
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Re: "Found on 49" [EyeRunMD] [ In reply to ]
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Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check that out
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Re: "Found on 49" [BTEEZY28] [ In reply to ]
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Also highly recommend "where dreams go to die", great film about an athlete (Gary Robbins) that tried to finish the Barkley Marathons (60 hour ultra event). will not spoil it to those that don't know the story, but its unbelievable.
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Re: "Found on 49" [dgutstadt] [ In reply to ]
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dgutstadt wrote:
Also highly recommend "where dreams go to die", great film about an athlete (Gary Robbins) that tried to finish the Barkley Marathons (60 hour ultra event). will not spoil it to those that don't know the story, but its unbelievable.


That is by Ginger Runner. Another good one is the documentary about Gary Robbins run around Mt Ranier (the Wonderland Trail). I cannot recall the name of the movie....sorry
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Re: "Found on 49" [EyeRunMD] [ In reply to ]
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Looks like you might be referring to "Wonderland" ??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH4Zq6j0hZQ
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Re: "Found on 49" [BTEEZY28] [ In reply to ]
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The wife and I just got sucked into 2 hours of YouTube following his last couple of years. That was great. Thanks for posting.

http://www.sfuelsgolonger.com
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Re: "Found on 49" [BTEEZY28] [ In reply to ]
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BTEEZY28 wrote:
Looks like you might be referring to "Wonderland" ??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH4Zq6j0hZQ


Yes. Thank you!
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Re: "Found on 49" [BTEEZY28] [ In reply to ]
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Thanks for the share, I really enjoyed the watch.
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