The Leadville 100 Kicked My Butt and I LOVED IT! Full Race Recap

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The Leadville 100 Kicked My Butt and I LOVED IT! Full Race Recap

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This was my first attempt at the Leadville 100 and it took EVERYTHING to get across the finish line. Even though it was extremely hard, I absolutely loved the experience. I'll never forget my fellow runners, the crowds, the nature, and the full moon! I owe a huge thanks to my crew--my mom, Dana, and Xanthe, and my all star pacers, Amelia Boone and Darcy Piceu. I can't wait to do it again ;) *My shoes are the Hoka Speedgoats 4.
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@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Did I just get a world record for running 100 miles with a camera in my hand?? Haha!! Maybe next time I’ll do the bike race ;)

@sapinva 3 жыл бұрын

Do the bike race

@OneEyeHikes 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure but it had to cost you 2-3 hours 😂

@ansanosaumay8479 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah you did it!

@johnshannon 3 жыл бұрын

You were supposed to take the drone and get some overhead shots while on break.

@SNOWDONTRYFAN 3 жыл бұрын

lol, i bet it felt like a brick at the 80mile marker , in the meanwhile if you ever decide to adventure over the pond and visit the UK for a bit of two wheeling , I can hook you up with a friend and organiser of the Hard Moors ultra race serious , 160 or 110 should be your cup of tea

@1982Lancia 3 жыл бұрын

An impressive athlete. An even more impressive human being. Showing an interest in others, spreading joy, and expressing gratitude while gutting out 24+ hours of running…is just beyond remarkable. Thank you, Ryan.

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching this LONG video ;) Meeting people out there is one of my favorite parts of racing

@daleschmitz5832 3 жыл бұрын

You’re a national treasure Ryan. Thanks for being such a inspiration to all.

@eddiesedventures...3106 3 жыл бұрын

Duz, to run 100 is one thing, to talk and film at the same time! damn....

@kofuzi 3 жыл бұрын

I like it when Duzer cheers for the crowd

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Yes!! They need love too ;)

@mickeyremo74 3 жыл бұрын

0:55 “people thought I was a freak and they still do” Well good for you Ryan for not “fitting in” or living to the judgements of other people for approval or worth. God bless you, you’re an inspiration to people all over the world 🙏

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’ve always been a bit of an outsider

@myjourneyisthebest501 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with Michael L. You are a Fantastic Freak because you don't do what's socially expected of us. Keep getting better and I wish you all my best! Thanks for helping this little ol 43 year old previous couch potato actually belive I can do an ultramarathon (signed up for my first 50k next august); I'm about to concur my first marathon this Sunday and I keep watching all your running videos to keep my motivation high. 😊

@Mbtharp1 8 ай бұрын

@@myjourneyisthebest501 Did you get through your first ultra?!?

@orbiss11 3 жыл бұрын

Gutsy ,courageous,awe inspiring,and no whining or feeling sorry for himself,a true legend and a joy to watch

@donavonhornbeck 3 жыл бұрын

Watched the whole video and enjoyed every minute of it. Your enthusiasm for life is admirable. Thanks for sharing.

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! And I get my energy from the people around me, LOVED that vibe out there

@TheLeoliar 3 жыл бұрын

These videos are the ones that make me want to visit America. All the news been killing the vibe honestly.

@genewest8426 3 жыл бұрын

Damn Duzer,you are THE MAN!!!Always a pleasure to see Dana and Zantha,and Mom!

@DigitalRaider1 3 жыл бұрын

I clicked and saw that this video was almost an hour...Im like "hell yea, get the popcorn!"

@EverydayCycling 3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

3 жыл бұрын

Very relatable! :)

@xanthippe_2695 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@JeanneEisenhaure 3 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing that you can put yourself through so much pain and still be interviewing people during the race. Picking up the camera while you’re struggling is heroic - a true inspiration in your adventures and your filmmaking Ryan.

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Youtubing takes priority over being a whiny crybaby. haha. Plus, talking to people helps distract me from pain :)

@janicerobertson6239 3 жыл бұрын

When my husband and I sat down to watch this video - we thought - an hour? You did such a great job talking to the camera and editing that we were surprised when it ended. It seemed more like 20 minutes. Great job showing us what it was like and also coming in 55th!! The comment from 1982Lancia says it all. Thank you for sharing.

@corrineleistikow 3 жыл бұрын

Can't believe you kept filming even when you were totally trashed. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Biking is a lot easier than running. But maybe you need to consider Leadman for next time!!!

@clintisatallrunner 3 жыл бұрын

I was there to pace someone (unfortunately she sprained her ankle before Twin Lakes and missed Winfield by 2 min). It was such a fun experience still. Being in Leadville during this race week was so exciting!

@mattbare2803 3 жыл бұрын

As always, thank you 👏👏👏 Your videos always inspire me to do more 👍🏻

@patricelemay1190 3 жыл бұрын

What , two vids in one week ? Bless you man and very happy to see a running video ! 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

@mr.resendiz6771 3 жыл бұрын

Im excited about the fact that I saw you passing me and I’m on this video for 1 second haha. It’s a Fantastic memory, thank you for putting the right words in the right places. Thank you thank you and congratulations for such accomplishment! 🙌🏼

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Glad that I could catch you for a moment!

@Eragonking53 3 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing you stayed overly positive the entire time

@tipshikes3682 3 жыл бұрын

Tears of enjoyment and great pride seeing you finish and the lady’s there at the finish that got me man that was one amazing beautiful thing to watch good for you brother keep on smiling.

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate your comment. This was such an incredible day

@ryandowney5798 3 жыл бұрын

Great job my fellow Ryan! You can always call out into the abyss for help and I’ll be with you in spirit.

@dudeonbike800 3 жыл бұрын

"I am never running a 100 miler again." -----> Ryan proceeds to run a 200 miler next year!

@hordboy 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding. ALL the feelings at the finish line! This accomplishment honored all the great things you’ve done in life so far, and the people who’ve helped and inspired you. Finishing a 100 is a special thing. Well done.

@andrewmiller2374 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic achievement Ryan. Very inspirational. Thank you for filming it. I’m from the Uk & enjoy cycling and running and Kayaking but lost my mojo with the running recently. After watching your video I was inspired and Just got back from a 5k run along the canal.👍😀

@cnjlakes 3 жыл бұрын

I can only think that there are people out there who surf youtube arbitrarily hitting the dislike button. I'm not sure how anyone could dislike ANY of Ryan's content. Congrats on an awesome achievement and letting us tag along!

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching this my man!

@georgegiao2428 3 жыл бұрын

Great finish! Impressive how positive you remained throughout the race. Thanks for the video.

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

I was positively whooped by the end ;)

@chrisbarker270 3 жыл бұрын

It's not weird talking to your shadow. Good job Ryan. Peace and love.

@BMad-we6qf 3 жыл бұрын

Made me think of Peter Pan and his shadow. :) great job, Ryan!

@PriorityBicyclesNYC 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute animal!! Embracing the pain cave

@hemaccabe4292 3 жыл бұрын

I like Priority bikes because Ryan rides them. I trust Ryan.

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

I'm can't wait to hang out with ya'll and NOT enter the pain cave ;)

@lisataveras8031 2 жыл бұрын

At 47 years old you inspire me to get off the couch... Please keep doing what you're doing!

@snowelijahsk8 3 жыл бұрын

Dude! that was one of the most awesome and inspirational things I’ve ever seen, big ups!!!

@christopherbates6825 3 жыл бұрын

Love ALL your vids Ryan. Blessings from the UK 🙏👊

@gemmagem257 3 жыл бұрын

I swear I’ve teared up a few times just out of seeing so much positivity and love from everyone. Such a feel good inspirational video. Love it 💕

@caseybowers-loeffler8924 3 жыл бұрын

You’re the goofiest. I love your videos. You do some really inspiring stuff. The world would be better with more Ryan’s.

@WheelsonaBike 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan, you are amazing! You're in your pain cave, still talking, still smiling. Very grateful for this video and congratulations!

@tatakiz 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect video my friend. It was almost as I was running the whole race. Congrats

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@zacha3207 3 жыл бұрын

There are very few races like Leadville in which the community embraces the race and racers to this level. Such a special race and town.

@joanneleyva4942 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan! You ran from 110th place into 55th place! You crushed it. So proud of you! Plus you had ultra royalty as pacers in Darcy and Amelia! Chapeau!

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

I was so lucky to have those ladies on my team!

@chelseamyntti8838 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan you are an absolute inspiration! Thank you for setting a positive example of how to treat aid station volunteers in the crowd. I love seeing you on your bike around Boulder and your smile is infectious.

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Love those volunteers!! Hope to see you around boulder!

@jenniferhoward1972 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I needed to see this today. We can do hard things, and it makes us better! You are absolutely magnificent. Thank you for sharing this.

@duzer 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

@stevenzarate5538 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll say it over and over…this world needs more people like you! Thanks for a great video but most importantly thanks for the positive vibes you send out into the world. That was me at 15:23 yelling out “no whammies, no crashies, no flatties!” Great meeting you and your mom on Friday morning too. Can’t wait to see what you have lined up next.

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Loved that moment! Thanks for putting a smile on my face. I have a lot of chilling out lined up ;)

@stevenzarate5538 3 жыл бұрын

@@duzer well deserved.

@bretstevens262 2 жыл бұрын

Just watched this again, and I love how you brought the Leadville Trail 100 run course to life for me. I love your cinematography and how I feel like I’m on the course with you. You da man, man!

@duzer 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@JHNMiracle56 3 жыл бұрын

You are awesome and your spirit and family are so infectious and loving. Love you brother.

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!! Thanks for watching

@LarryMullins111 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Ryan...I was right there with you...THANK YOU!!!!!

@charisinak4604 3 жыл бұрын

Way to crush it Ryan! Thanks for taking us all along for the fun and not-so-fun parts :)

@bobafrica8873 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, Duzer! Congrats. Amazing effort - amazing result. And, remember, it's not who is the fastest, but who slows down the least!

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my man! I’ll never forget your advice

@lorij9649 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Ryan for filming your Run. It truly was wonderful to accompany you and see first hand what you endure. Your Spirit and heart and love for humanity are vast!

@shannonsides6017 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for capturing this race and great job. Your energy the entire way through is incredible. But your appreciation for the founders of the race says a lot about your character. Cheers.

@duzer 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so grateful to the founders!!

@drewguttormson9368 3 жыл бұрын

So impressive! What a well documented race. Loved every minute of the video. Will definitely watch again. Congrats, Ryan!

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that

@keelybradshaw1348 3 жыл бұрын

I just sit watching your videos with a shit eating grin on my face. Every. Time. I may or may have teared up with you at the end. What a great spirit animal you are, Ryan. Best always.

@vicki2266 3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping you’d make a video of the race and you delivered. I can’t even imagine how much extra work that must’ve made for you! You’re an amazing individual Ryan! Love your videos :)

@piersconstable4744 3 жыл бұрын

Damn Duzer that was amazing! I was crewing and pacing out there, it was such an incredible day and the energy was unreal! Your film captured the awesome vibe of this brilliant race! Well done 24h is a proper good time :)

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

So cool that you were out there. Such an incredible day!!

@michaelp1109 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! So happy for you. I love the excitement. Makes me want to get on my bike and do a 100 mile ride...not a race, but a ride. Haha. I'm going to be that guy that yelled out Duzer!!! I'm going to cheer you on when you come back to AZ. Thanks again for sharing and congrats!!!

@funshinebear4822 5 ай бұрын

I do wonder if Ryan was a golden retriever in a past life, lol. Love the high energy. Thank you for the video!

@duzer 5 ай бұрын

I think that I have some Golden in me ;)

@stuartgay7560 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on completing this. I did my first 100k ultra at age 60, 6years after surviving a cabg x 4, with 35 kms being my longest run - ever. I definitely feel your pain. Going back next March for my 5th entry and this video gives me a little more incentive to step it up - thank you Ryan.

@duzer Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing!! I wish you all the best on your upcoming race

@adventurecats4816 2 жыл бұрын

As a fellow eternal optimist I really appreciate your cheerful optimism. You inspire. Keep it up!

@SeaLay 3 жыл бұрын

All this positivity! Step by step!

@amateurhouradventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us on this great life-moment with you! Hopefully the leadville lottery stars will align for me next year!

@opinionator3884 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations. Thanks for letting us follow along. You and Nick Bare really showed your followers how to reach down when it is tough and how important it is to have a great team of people around you. Great examples for sports and life.

@buzznon8820 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your positive energy, Ryan. My wife and I always feel better after watching your videos. Keep spreading the joy!

@aldoussilva4228 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us with you on this epic run! You did amazing and it felt like we were actually running with you! Thank you!!!

@johnhawkes9763 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your adventure with us! You inspire us to get out there!

@BryantKHill 3 жыл бұрын

All of you are amazing! I couldn’t even imagine doing it on my bike. Love your videos and your outlook on loving life. Thank you

@leonelfonseca5026 Жыл бұрын

You are the greatest ,you and the doggie inspired me , thank you.

@vassilismnt1822 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Ryan!!You're such an inspiration!Greetings from Greece

@jaytroxel3495 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations RVD!! you are literally a fountain of inspiration. Rest easy amigo! You deserve a nap and a mega bean burrito! 🌯

@yoloswaggins4427 3 жыл бұрын

Not just that you are a next level athlethe physically - but your mental game is out of this world my friend. Cheering the other people, greeting em, the little things kinda - man cant tell you how much i appreciate you as a human beeing :) much love from the bavarian forest

@austinado16 3 жыл бұрын

HUGE thumbs up from me Ryan! You sir, are an incredible athlete and a stellar human being. Much respect my friend, much respect! Thanks for taking us along for the ride, and being so incredibly candid about the entire experience! I hope your recovery is quick!

@Cindi27 3 жыл бұрын

Dude I’m bawling. This was such an emotional video. I actually am not sure I’ve ever watched a KZfaq video that long and just couldn’t stop watching it. I’m so inspired by how you just kept smiling and laughing! 🥰🙌 Huge Congrats!

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Awwww!! I appreciate that. It was very emotional for me too

@KAM1138a 2 жыл бұрын

I was a runner at one point in life. I'm Amazed that anyone is able to be so Bright and Cheery while running. I was pretty good, but it was rarely a euphoric experience. Wish it was. Good on you!

@kevinkrayna3097 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan, excellent race and such a great finishing time. ALWAYS fun to watch you experience life. Inspiring!!

@SuperPate79 3 жыл бұрын

You´re tough guy and pleassed with great people. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Finland.

@paultimothyL 3 жыл бұрын

It was a joy to watch your 💯 mile success story! You had me smiling and laughing throughout!! The pain cave you go in is deep to complete such a hard race!! Congrats on a great video documentary!!👍🙌

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was a brutal day, but I managed to get it done

@jimc3891 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see Dave Mackey. Getting it done after all he has been through. Good for you Ryan. Really good run. Excellent time. Running 100 miles seems like it will never end, then boom time collapses and it’s done.

@KristenLodge 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously Amelia and Darcy..... great video! watched the entire things. Awesome.

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

So lucky to have them on my team!

@bongers94 3 жыл бұрын

So stoked for you bud!love from the Philippines!Leadville is definitely one of my dream races.

@TravelingThru222 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome achievement, congrats, Ryan. Duzer for president 2024.

@Klaohdws 3 жыл бұрын

Very impressive, great job. Thank you for letting us in on the experience.

@Sercisto Жыл бұрын

This Dude is full of Love. An Inspiration. Thanks

@Nateda_ 2 жыл бұрын

Very inspirational, congrats man!

@robjackson4597 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome accomplish Ryan! I know you had to dig really deep to get through this race and I'm sure you will look back on those 24 hours with fond memories in the years to come. Very, very few people will ever accomplish something like this but knowing you and your humility, only the people who watch this video will understand that you did it. Congratulations!

@HoytMcBeth 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan - your enthusiasm and appreciation is so uplifting. What an incredible race!

@VivianInTheOC 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! Congrats on finishing that tough one.

@barriowolf 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan! what a phenomenal video. You're a BEAST, a BEAST that spreads joy and what you did is an awesome accomplishment. I'm proud of you brother. I've taken quite a bit of inspiration from you. Keep doing what you do and stay safe.

@davidzuijdwijk6806 3 жыл бұрын

Such an inspiration Ryan, you inspire me to ride longer on my bike, just finished my 2nd and 3rd 100km on my bike. Watching this one made me smile and cry, took a long time to be ok with being lgbtq, so seeing you so happy about a pride flag hit my heart.

@awswimymca 2 жыл бұрын

You should be so proud of yourself❤️❤️ much love to you!

@robgreenlee6393 3 жыл бұрын

That attitude was everything! Highly entertaining to watch and epic race. Congrats Ryan!

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob! I appreciate that

@WorldT 2 жыл бұрын

i always found it impressive that people do these races and make video blog of it the whole time, and still bring in a great time, !

@duganator9 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and wow I'm floored. How you manage to stay so positive and spread positivity is really inspiring. Keep up the great work

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I’m glad you found me. Lots of good vibes on this channel

@GokuRunner 3 жыл бұрын

Way to go Ryan! Man I want to run like the DOOZ you're so positive. Congrats to you and your team!

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

Running happy makes me faster ;)

@d.r.807 3 жыл бұрын

This brother brought me to tears. I can't imagine how overwhelming it is for you. So proud of you Ryan!

@duzer 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that my friend. It was definitely an emotional moment crossing that finish line

@fullswift4056 3 жыл бұрын

You are an inspiration to the world my friend, spreading love and joy and gratitude while digging deep to go far. Love you brother!

@walter860 2 жыл бұрын

We met at the 2014 Burning Man Ultramarathon (seeing your video of the 2013 race is how I found out about it). I'm no longer able to do ultras -- once I hit 45 years, my body decided that I needed to stick to shorter runs -- but I got a teensy bit of that ultra rush watching this. Thanks for reconnecting me with that feeling. I'm happy that you're in the world.

@troyphillips6481 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan, your enthusiasm never fails to put a smile on my face. Amazing effort! Your attitude to life and challange is inspiring! Much love from Australia!

@richardp6461 3 жыл бұрын

Much respect Ryan. It was a smart move to surround yourself with those that love you. Because that didn't look easy.☮

@Sarah-gx8lr 3 жыл бұрын

Only a few minutes in and just want to say thank you so much. I have a race 10 days away and I’m struggling with emotions that I am not physically ready for the race. I really needed to hear that message tonight. It is these hard ones that are the most rewarding. And this is what I have been training for. Thanks

@heydee17 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats Ryan on a great race. The word inspiration only begins to describe you. Keep us on your journey because it is a story of a life well spent... Peace out!!!!!

@markc2080 3 жыл бұрын

Duzer you rocked it. Congrats!

@alex.m.rotaru8479 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan! I was looking forward to another of your videos! I got recently addicted to your channel because your a such great and positive person 💪🏻

@desiralhagger4034 3 жыл бұрын

Way to go Duzer! You truly are genuine showing so much gratitude and encouragement to others. That's what's up and way to go in getting through the pain.

@chrislsanders 3 жыл бұрын

So AMAZING to watch you do this. What a HUGE 💪 accomplishment. Thanks for taking us along 👍

@roof30 3 жыл бұрын

I am just in awe of what an amazing human being you are Ryan. I really felt the love for others in this video, and likewise the love others have for you.