INTO THE UNKNOWN, JOURNEY BEYOND 100 MILES / Ozone Endurance Challenge 2022 / 48 hour ultramarathon

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Join me on my journey into the unknown, beyond 100 miles at the Ozone Endurance Challenge 2022. This 48 hour ultramarathon is a beautiful looped course around a lake. It will have you running for two days or more depending on the time you choose. Find out what it's like to run more than 100 miles.
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@chad.haggerty Жыл бұрын

Wow. I know we didn’t see that last couple of miles but you looked so GOOD in what you filmed. I say that considering your other race vids where, although still upbeat for the camera, you often looked like the fatigue was hitting you harder. Was the walk/run the ticket? Whatever it was, great job, Steve. What exactly was the format/course like? It appeared to be a continuous loop with a short out/back. If so, was the repetition good or bad? It would seem to be both monotonous and comforting.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Chad! I think the run/walk was key! My heart rate stay lowed for most of the race; generally below 130, and that was huge. I felt great (except the dang hip). Yep, it was a 1.77 mile loop with about .8 of that being the out and back. We changed directions every 12 hours. The repetition was fine, but that out and back was rough mentally. Thanks again!

@mk_ultrarunner Жыл бұрын

@@UltraTrailSteven all my endurance type races that are flat use a walk/run method. Looking at doing Unico 100k in December on a 4 mil trail loop. Unless the terrain dictates a walk, I find it’s best to initiate it proactively. Those hip flexors get me every time.

@mandy4887 Жыл бұрын

Bees love ultras more than humans. Placing first wasn't luck, it was earned. Always keep achieving!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mandy! 😀

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Ultra aid stations are unbelievable. So many options.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

This one was top shelf! So many custom order options. Put in an order, run a loop, then pick up.

@1519Spring Жыл бұрын

Cool video effect with the title disappearing into the forest as if it were a reflection on the lake surface. Neat!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Sassa328 Жыл бұрын

You had gorgeous days for this! Absolutely stunning. Congrats!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

The weather was perfect! Thank you!

@Shevock Жыл бұрын

And for the win.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dan!

@derrunn3r613 Жыл бұрын

Here I am, just finished my first solo marathon, looking around what might be next on the list, realizing that this marathon was really just a tiny little first step. Wow, that was an impressive effort, beautiful race! I also really like the music, definitely did its job to make it more emotional, really enjoyed watching this!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your marathon! Thank you so much!

@frailingbanjo Жыл бұрын

Awesome job! Just found this today! I signed up for the 96 hr option for this this year! I hope to get to the 100 mile mark, and in a weird way, am looking forward to the pain. I found that running is the best mental therapy for me. My very first endurance loop race is a 24 hr in April 2023. Looking forward to watching more of your videos!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I too enjoy the suffering. I think we grow a lot thru suffering. Best of luck to you!!

@mgorn55 Жыл бұрын

50 and 100 Mile PRs! Congratulations. Outstanding effort Steven.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mike! Also a distance PR! It was a great race!

@TiberiuStandUp Жыл бұрын

Only half way through. Great Video you made, Congrats on the race! Hoka is the most anti-ergonomic shoe for ultra. You gotta find the perfect Glide Combo. Something like: Toe lubricant (some Anti Callus Cream with vaseline consistency) + Injinji socks + wide toebox + flat toebox floor (not like hoka with the boat hull shape) = no blisters. Plus, NEVER pop a blister. It introduces the possibility of infection because the skin is punctured + think of blister as a water bed for your toe, that liquid is a good thing, leave it be. It provides cooling and other things. I ran on blisters in a 48 hour race. It never popped. The insane FIRE pain of the blister is gone within 10 minutes if you just run on it. The blister becomes smaller as it heals WHILE running.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I disagree about the blisters. But to each their own.

@alexsika7160 Жыл бұрын

I know it wasn't how you wanted the race to end but you crushed it!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Alex!

@deborah4941 Жыл бұрын

You done really well, so inspiring to watch👍🏿

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

@TrailSage Жыл бұрын

Wow, just Wow! Inspiring stuff Steven. So many cool moments and plenty of drama. That photo says it all. Kudos to everyone that came out to race, and props to the race directors, med team (especially the physical therapist) and volunteers.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sage! This race is such a well organized and supported event. Highly recommend it for anyone's first ultra, or attempt to set a PR. could not have done so well without my amazing crew!

@PieterJanDelbecke Жыл бұрын

Great effort!! Very impressed... Keep up the good work

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Steve-vr6mq Жыл бұрын

What an awesome effort. Thank you for sharing.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@williamd6334 Жыл бұрын

Great video, but I find it hard to believe the pain was worse than a man cold. 😁

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

HAHAHA thanks man

@Kelly_Ben Жыл бұрын

Those man colds are no joke!! Worse than 135 miles, from what I've heard... 😆

@williamd6334 Жыл бұрын

@@Kelly_Ben I’m glad you understand.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

@@Kelly_Ben 😂

@careyallenrunning Жыл бұрын

Great job getting the 136 in 34 hours! Sorry the hip didn’t cooperate I was guessing you might hit 160-170, maybe next time. It’s weird how much a photo that might just seem random to most people can really have great meaning to you - for me it was at the end of BFC this year when I was bent over with my hands on my knees in exhaustion - brings back so many memories and emotions every time I look at it.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Carey! Yes! So much is said in photos that most will never know.

@JonJosephKuhn Жыл бұрын

That photo and story of you and Val made me tear up. Even though I was 100 less miles into a run it made me think of Alexis out on the course with me when messed up my nutrition. Your videos are getting so damn good man. Your studio looks slick too brother man. Congrats on an epic win.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jon! Doing hard things we often get emotional, that’s for sure.

@lisakornhaus170 Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a race! Great effort and determination; you're an amazing athlete! Congratulations on your win!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Couldn't have done it without the support of my crew, and crew to watch the kiddos! Thanks!

@ChrisSilverman Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this 🎉

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Chris!

@markg99 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the win. You almost looked like you were smiling as the physio tried to fix you up. I can't imagine how painful that would have been. Those next few days after can't have been much fun either. You really suffer for your art! 😁👍🏻🏃‍♂️

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! It was very painful! After about 2-3 days I was feeling ok and could move the leg on.

@jasonwish- Жыл бұрын

Dude that was pretty incredible! At first I thought you were going to go for 200! Beautiful place and great video!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jason! 200 is doable for the right person… just not me yet lol. I truly believe I could do 170 tho

@reluctantfellrunner Жыл бұрын

That's a great effort. Best wishes to you.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@laniergreenhaw3115 Жыл бұрын

Congrats!!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@stevejosepher7787 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video start to finish. The footage, the music, the transitioning of the prerace drone footage, and especially your honesty. When I saw that photo of you and your wife on instagram I thought to myself that was powerful. Now we know why.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, Steve! I really appreciate it!

@TheWallace74 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Kelly_Ben Жыл бұрын

I second the "wow, just wow!" I know you're bummed about missing the 150 miles, but what an incredible race you ran!! The course looked like great footing for it... varied enough to be interesting, but smooth enough to not kill you once you got tired. Hopefully you'll have a recovery video after such an epic race!! Rest up and recover well!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kelly! The course is great, but the gravel does get to your feet after so long.

@mikenorris232 Жыл бұрын

Great job man. It’s amazing how a photo can express everything that words cannot. We’re going to miss you guys!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mike! Exactly! Photos can say So much. Man we are going to miss you guys too!

@TheDonkeyboy82 Жыл бұрын

Incredible man!!! No wonder the body acted up that’s aloooottta miles! Congrats!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Having never gone longer than 27 hours before, I guess 36 is pretty good. Definitely happy-ish 😂 thanks!

@MsAcreage Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@SeeChadRun Жыл бұрын

I've been looking forward to this video!!! Beautiful time of year to run! You did so amazing! Inspirers me to want to do something like this.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Chad! You should definitely give it a go!

@mk_ultrarunner Жыл бұрын

Wow!! Looks like a great course and weather. I can feel your pain and couldn’t imagine doing 136 miles out there. You are da man! 👊🏻 I kept checking in on you and wonder why you stopped at 38 hours. Now, I know why and you still came away first place. So amazing!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was a great experience

@beachs7210 Жыл бұрын

Amazing job!!!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@turkeyrunner712 Жыл бұрын

Great effort out there and congrats on a new personal distance record!! I was there doing the 36 hour race - I said hello and cheered you on when I saw you a few times, but I’m kind of shy and awkward in person until I know someone so it didn’t occur to me to introduce myself other than as a “follower” of your channel 😊 it was my first time at Ozone and I really enjoyed the race and learned a lot of lessons from it! Looking forward to hearing your takeaways from the race.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

You did great, Meagan! I remember see you you on the loops. You got 70 miles right? Congratulations! Thank you!

@Ultrarunningamber Жыл бұрын

What a great effort. You did amazing still hitting that distance in such pain. Thanks for sharing this with us. Hope all heals and you will be back.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I went on a easy 30 minute run today and everything felt fine.

@shawnr.9681 Жыл бұрын

Great story and even better results!! Thanks for sharing .

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Shawn!

@richardknowles8653 Жыл бұрын

Well done!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@john.maynard Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your 50 and 100 PRs … and for hitting 136!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@joefaifer Жыл бұрын

Damn my hip started to wince just watching that. Sometimes the body lets you know when it's time. Way to give it your all though. 136 miles is something to be damn proud of 👍

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Ha thank you, Joe!

@ScottRunsnStuff Жыл бұрын

Another great production Steven! Congrats to your win but sorry it didn’t go quite as planned. Having just finished my first 100 - link on my YT channel in 35.5 hours (an exceptionally hard 99.9% ST route with most finishers needing 30+ hours) I’ve now contemplated doing a 24h race. Are there any major tips you have for timed races vs 100 milers?

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Scott. Well most timed races are loops, which you are familiar with from the Uwharrie, but the loops are generally much shorter. Great to have friends crew you, and easier logistically for sure.

@CelineFerocious Жыл бұрын

So excited to get into this. Just finished the 5 things you learned video

@CelineFerocious Жыл бұрын

Nice hitting a PR!!! Impressive by 30 mins too!

@CelineFerocious Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad Val was able to get out and pace you, and that she was there for you. That’s a great photo though.

@CelineFerocious Жыл бұрын

I love how you kind of told the story and then put the clips all throughout, it was really cohesive and enjoyable to watch! Hope you weren’t in pain for too long and hope you’re feeling much better now! Congrats on getting the 100 buckle!

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Celine! I appreciate you!

@movemorenowjames Жыл бұрын

Dude, great stuff… well done … nasty blisters! (Tried ALTRA yet.?) …. Great work

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Thank you, James! I think the blisters started in the Speedgoat 5's due to the squishy midsole. I changed to the Mafate Speed 4's about 34 miles in. The course was so dry and dusty that much of that dust was getting into the shoes, and I think also played a big part in the blisters. Thanks mate!

@movemorenowjames Жыл бұрын

@@UltraTrailSteven I was just messing with Altras ! I am sure what ever shoe would have a few issues after 100 odd miles !! Rest up ..

@paperjourni8964 Жыл бұрын

this looks like a really kind and fantastic race, wow! But your hip went back to normal again?

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Yes back to normal now. Thanks

@joshbrady4740 Жыл бұрын

You said you wore both the vertix and the apex pro 2, how did the batteries perform against each other? Differences in distance and elevation? Thanks.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

Yes I wore the VERTIX 2 as well as the APEX 2 Pro. The A2P had 43% battery after 36 hours on standard GPS, and the V2 had 60% left on All-systems on. The V2 read higher ascent and descent numbers, but it was on trail run mode, whereas the A2P was on run mode so I could use a custom workout for my run/walk. The heart rate was about 9% higher on the V2, and seemed less accurate.

@joshbrady4740 Жыл бұрын

@@UltraTrailSteven nice! Looks like the new upgraded HR monitor is moving in the right direction.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

@@joshbrady4740 I agree.

@joshbrady4740 Жыл бұрын

@@UltraTrailSteven I’m hopeful that one day coros will have something that will read through my tattoos like my Apple Watch. Fingers crossed that the apex pro 2 will.

@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын

@@joshbrady4740 it is a very similar heart rate sensor in design to the Apple Watch.