Watching this anticipating Sally’s Western States 2024 so excited

"What a great privilege it is to have a body that will go 100 miles on foot" Amen to that!

It’s incredible how powerful and meaningful this film remains even after 5 years have passed. This film made Billy and embodies Sally. 😎

Fantastic! Ultras are about so much more than just running. I never tire of these race videos. They keep me going in my own humble pursuits.

This moved me to tears multiple times! I was listening to older podcast because I have not listened to them all. When I heard about this movie and knew I had to watch it. I have watched all of her movies more than once! I was just going to comment as well on her infectious laugh!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!! Love this movie. It is so heartfelt and moving. The memory she shares about her mother. Reminds me of a very specific memory I have of my father who also died of cancer when I was just 11 and he was 31. He took us to Six flags every summer. He did not miss that last year. Even though he was so sick, skin and bones with an PICC line in his arm for IV infusions. I remember people looking at him and pointing. I can just remember how strong he was and how hard that was for him holding on for so long. 🥺🥺🥺. Thank you Sally for sharing you story and touching so many of our lives. - Choose strong.

I wasn't prepared for this. Bawling at the stuff about Sally's mother and the video of her winning the race as a kid.

Just watched this again for like the billionth time and it’s still just as good. I would love to meet Sally someday. She’s an incredible person. Great job on this video Billy!

You effing ultra runners made me cry. This is a beautiful and amazing story. Sally's strength, and beautiful spirit shines through every time I see her in video. I love that she had a bunch of dudes crewing/cheering her onto the finish. And yes, please make more running films/videos. I've seen the *****'s over and over. I can't get enough.

THANK YOU SALLY & BILLY!!

How’s this guy not have more subs. I’ve been binging the running content. Amazing work man. Truly inspiring stuff.

Billy Yang you have been able to harness the struggles and the reason why we get out there and pound miles. What a touching story Sally!!! Having lost my mom last year and making the decision to run a marathon this year in her memory... your story really hit home with me. Thank you for sharing.

I absolutely love this movie!

"If ever I hit a low spot in a race, there's two things my mind always goes to. The first one is always God". Incredible and inspiring! Best of wishes for you Sally in all the days to come.

What. A. Beautiful. Story. Definitely on the top 3 list of most inspiring stories I've ever heard.

I'm a runner, but ultra running was not something I thought much about. I think Billy popped up on my Instagram because I follow Brave Like Gabe and Justin Grunwald. I've been more and more curious. This is my favorite film so far. The resilience needed to run 100 miles blows my mind! I felt tested doing a marathon so I really can't imagine. Sally is such an inspiration. Staying warm and positive in the low moments, what a cool person! Seeing how emotional her crew was to see her succeed was really touching. A lot of love and care there, very cool! Loved it! ❤️

Billy, Thank you for everything you have done to promote the sport. This film has reinvigorated me and made me excited to run.

I can't stop watching this awesome video, made me cry and it's an inspiration ! Please do more videos like this I love your channel.

Thanks for the amazing film! I am not an ultrarunner yet but is a lover of running, soccer, tennis and many other sports. Most importantly, I have wanted to become a medical doctor ever since I was a child. I suffered many setbacks to my dreams, both in my academics as well as many personal issues. After watching ***** 's many race videos and crewing states video, I found this today. These videos have helped me get through year 12 finals. The tenacity, determination and positivity of ***** pushed me to continue to want my dream, to push for it no matter what. The powerful mindset of these ultrarunners as well as my own experience of the beauty of teamwork and persistence both in my own sporting endeavours has propelled me through this difficult time. I realised this mentality does not only apply to sports but are essential to success in all facets of life. So I want to say kudos to all the amazing ultrarunners out there and hope I can accomplish something this big physically in the near future or metaphorically, by attaining my own 'ultramarathon' of that MD degree.

This video came up on my suggested list...I guess because of some hiking videos I've watched. I had never heard of Sally McRae and I don't even run but by minute 19, I cared enough about her that I actually got chills! That, my friend, is good film making!!

I’m not crying…you’re crying. ❤️

2nd time watching this. This truly captures the heart of the sport. Thank you 🙏

It's hard to come across films like this. As a novice runner I seek out inspiration and I don't often discover something that ticks all the right boxes. Plenty of amateur stuff about that fails to connect at the emotion level I'm after. Fantastic stuff!

A truly inspirational Film As a 54 year young man who is trying to get back to his roots of running, this one piece and Sally's story will be my future goto when times get tough. Thanks So Much for sharing your story with us.

With Western States right around the corner it was only fitting that I watch this awesomeness once again. Good luck Sally.

The soccer part about her Mom - The feels!

Such a great video.. hard to believe that it was 10 years ago…!!!

What a marvelous film! What an inspiration to runners everywhere! What an incredible athlete! My 9 yr old daughter loved watching her first 1k race. Sally McRae had the spark that later brought out the flame for her Western States top 10 finish! Man, I'm stoked for her!

Terrific job, Billy. As much as in loved the Western States footage, it is really the way you incorporated the video of the 7yr old Sally racing to exhaustion that brings the sweetness, exhilaration and the heartbreak to the strory. It was almost as though Sally's mom was there...cheering on "her Sally" both in that little 1km race in the park and at the biggest 100-miler of them all. Its sad that she lost her mother at such an young age. But Sally is so fortunate that you were able to bring her mom into this moment...somehow sharing in Sally's tremendous achievement many years since her passing. Her mom was obviously proud of Sally - her biggest fan. Your film gives us the distinct sensation that she still is.

I’ll always go back to this powerful feeling. Thank you sallie ❤

I watch this before every race.

I am so happy to have come across this video, and all of your videos Billy. Truly inspirational. I love hearing these beautiful stories of hardship and perseverance. It’s amazing what we can accomplish, especially our very own bodies. Thank you ♥️

After 9 months of not finding intresst in running ...... this made me go out and run ......... thank you so much and good luck in WS 2015

Amazing documentation of such an inspiring story. I lost my mom and watching the old videos reminded me of all the times my mom went to my games and sporting events. Thanks for sharing this and congratulations on your accomplishment. I wish you many more.

Just got done watching this for the third time and like always I come away inspired, grateful and with a few less tears in the tank. Thanks Billy, Sally and team for sharing your passion and inspiration!

It is a pity that I cannot give two or more likes to this video. Truly inspirational story and great filming!

Absolutely fantastic! Candid, transparent, and determined. Thanks for sharing your life Sally and thanks Billy for telling a beautiful story.

I cried! Thank you for sharing such an amazing moment. This shows are we can all crush our goals. Sally sure did and I see that she did it again this year! Hopefully, without an injury but that sure didn't stop her. Very inspirational!

I love the smile, the laugh, the tenacity, the passion, the drive...what an inspiration.

Sally is a rock star and Billy captured it. It pulled me in and made me feel like I was there. Awesome work Mr Yang.

Out of the park! Loved this and love all you guys - you show what it means to volunteer, crew and run. The kindness and love comes shining through. Thanks so much!

Tomorrow is my first race of the year, a mere half marathon, but hilly at that. My aim for the year is to complete a 100 mile ultra along the Cotswold Hills in the UK. This film is totally inspirational and have just watched it again to give me the motivation to give it my all tomorrow, even though I haven't trained properly and the weather is going to be rubbish. Would love to run the WS100 one day, visited the area years ago and loved it.

I had to google the results from 2015. She did get back and she did even better! ♥

How beautifully documented! I cried I cheered I smiled! This was amazing to watch! 🙏♥️

I started to run 1year ago. With the help of your films i began trailrunning. Please don't stop making films.

Sally watched it again! I just love the person you are! You are the best!

Sally seems to always have a smile on her face. No matter how much it hurts she keeps smiling.

I love coming back to this whenever I need extra inspiration and motivation. Hoping Sally kills it tomorrow!!

Watched this inspiring film for a second time. Made my wife watch it too - she got emotional twice! Such a great story, and beautifully shot and scored! All involved deserve congratulations.

Very wonderful film. I have a watch thousands of youtube videos and this is the first 1 that brought tears to my eyes and didn't even realize it until the tear fell off my face . also I have to say that she is very blessed to have a crew and group of friends that are so positive and very supportive

Great job! Very inspiring and very well made film. I've been listening to Sally as a podcast guest for quite some time now, and it's incredible to see how she has the willpower to take it to a whole new level against the best ultrarunning competition in the US, while at the same time battling the demons onside insisting that she should quit. Fantastic job, Billy, on telling that story here!

Beautiful. The whole package - from the people to the location to the music. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!

Never ceases to amaze and inspire me no matter how many times I watch it. Beautiful.

What a fantastically done video. Not ashamed to admit it made me cry. This video and her story are going to be some of my own go to thoughts when my races and training and life get tough. "I chose to believe..." love that phrase.

Still...never gets old. Tears me up and puts a smile on my face. I forgot how many times I've watched it, but I'll have another. *****

I love this video, it epitomises everything that is great about running. The guts, determination & camaraderie. The passion of the pacers is highly emotional, inspirational lady.

This is the most inspiring thing I've seen in a very long time. Some real tear-jerker moments in this one.

She’s such an amazing woman and athlete 💛 well done, Billy!

A perfect gem of inspiration, courage, and wisdom. Thank you.

Running my first 100 miler on Saturday and found it fitting to watch the documentary that helped springboard my love of ultras. Thank you Billy and Sally

Excellent story. Excellent film. Congrats to Sally, Billy Wang and their support in the Western States 100 (the crew), and in the making of this film. Just very well done. I could make many notes here of many things I observed in this film, most all of them of 'excellence' on this human story of "human journey" (amidst ultra running backdrop), but I'll make it just one, possibly for effect: Sally throughout the two races is clear about the effort, about the journey ... it's about the team -- it's all "we" and "us" from her; never "me" or "I". Exemplary attitude. It is not only the appropriate "human" one, it also the one that maximizes your crew's support. It is great to see all this human inter-connectedness and support. Kudos, to Sally, particularly, but also to all involved. Inspiring. Finally, and really quite off topic, but .... I have not purchased a stitch of Nike in 7 years (nor any Trek, Oakley, other funders of Lance). If Nike is choosing now to consciously (i.e., knowingly, and in good conscious) support people like Sally (real, admirable humans), then I could be changing that, and possibly soon. I do have to recognize and accept that there is redemption ... for people, and for large corporations.

Thanks so much Billy and Sally for making what is very obviously a labor of love.

This movie inspired me to sign up for my first ultra (50k) last summer, and now my first 100 miler this summer! Can't wait! Thank you so much for sharing this experience :)

I've been waiting for this film to be released online ever since I saw Ethan's "Crewing States", and you know what? I was worth every minute of the wait! Amazing story, amazing scenery and above all, inspiring like nothing else I've ever seen. Thank you Billy and Sally.

Powerful. Thank you for sharing about your mom. Beautiful and inspiring story!

You get me every dang time Billy! Such a talented gift your skills are to your friends and all runners alike. Cannot get enough of your work.

20:41 is incredible, maybe the best moment for me

This is life. Stuff like this bring hope and sunshine to our lives. God bless all of you.

What an amazing lady... my mind is sufficiently and utterly blown by her spirit and the way she carries herself. Nothing but respect for this ! ! ! I suspect I will watch this film before quite a few runs in the future. Thanks (subscribed)

So courageous, and inspirational. Go Sally and her loving supportive friends! Easily one of the most moving films that I have ever watched. It does something beautiful to the soul. Great work.

Thank you for making this film. So inspiring for life. You don't have to be an ultra runner to find the stories of people like Sally motivating. Great work!

What an inspiring film. When I watch these efforts it is hard to believe that I completed this event several times in under 24 hours. Amazing. My sweaty hat off to all who come and complete this challenge.

This is one of the most inspirational videos on ultra running I have seen. Sally is a true inspiration and after watching this film it gives me the push and motivation to accomplish bigger and better goals in my running career. Don't ever give up no matter how much pain. I love how she goes to happy place when she is suffering and in pain; as runners we all have that place we go to when we need that extra push. Once again awesome story and great video...

Phenomenal story teller, I felt really connected to the people and inspired by Sally's thoughts and reasons for running. I shall have to remember to watch this before my 100 miler!

A wonderful and inspiring movie. Truly shows the deep emotions that we all go through in preparing for and in the midst of our greatest runs. Well done Billy, keep them coming

Thank you Billy! She's an inspiration!

Absolutely sensational. It managed to be so warm and yet so raw, Billy, really well done on an exceptional piece of work. Sally continues to be an inspiration to us all.

God bless you Sally, very inspirational!

owh God...Sally McRae made me cry..very inspirational

What a great film. And what a GREAT LAUGH!! My favorite part of all my favorite parts was the montage of Ms. Sally laughing! Thank You!!

I could watch this a thousand times. Thank you so much, *****, for capturing for us and captivating us with the depths of struggle and the heights of accomplishment. Much love for you & your work, for ***** and her life-journey, and for all the crew that made this possible.

I laughed, I cried.. Goosebumps all over the place! Thank you for this beautiful and inspiring video! I absolutely loved it.

SALLY 2024 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

beautiful and inspiring, Billy! Thank you so much for this - and so great to see she did even better this year!

41 people doesnt have a soul and are jealousand definitely don't run , this is really beautiful inspiring video , run changed my life !

A truly inspirational film.

Watching these video are why I train for these races! Great job Sally and awesome video Billy!

Nicely done Billy! Congratulations. Very inspirational! Looking forward to more from Billy Yang Films!

Just finished, it was worth the wait! Great job billy!

Amazing. Sally, you are an inspiration. I love your story.

The music, the people, the drama! Sally! Wow, this is inspiring. Thank you.

Thank you Billy for making a movie about a woman athlete. She sure is fine person and you are a fine filmmaker

Love this. Great story, great film. Congrats to you and to Sally!

One of my all time favorite KZfaq videos! I always watch when I need running motivation!

Sally you are the best! Billy, great job, again!

Awesome story, and I think you did it justice Billy, thank you.

This is another masterpiece Billy. So well done. Thank you for your work.

Great job Sally, Billy, and the rest of the crew

What an inspiration! Awesome job, Billy! Great visuals and a very touching story!!!

Excellent work, Billy & Sally! I'm about to watch it again..and again!

I so love this film Billy. Have watched so many times and each time it does not fail to move, inspire and give me hope. Thank you.