I am on my 4th cancer diagnosis in almost 11 years and stumbled upon your channel just when I needed it. I have been told I have zero to 5 years to live and that my cancer is incurable as it is metastatic colon cancer, which I have had for almost 9 years. I am running a lot and hiking in the rugged Maine mountains, feeling well in spite of the cancer and trying to grasp what this means. Thank you for the inspiration to keep pushing.

As a fellow cancer survivor, you are an inspiration! I went through cancer at age 19 and 18 months later I ran a full marathon. I then found CrossFit and when I started I couldn’t do a single push up due to being so weak from chemo. I’m 22 now and I can do workouts like Murph and run the occasional half marathon without training. Rooting for you during Leadville!! Keep it up!

You are incredible. I found your page on my Instagram and I watched all your videos this weekend! You are kind, optimistic, and so motivating. Thank you for being you and sharing your journey with all of us! I will light the fire 🔥 Keep posting and sharing! We love it

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸 Your resilience is truely inspiring.

I’m 64 yoa, retired civil servant. Cycling and weight lifting are my daily outlet. I Have endured 7 eye surgeries in the past 3 1/2 years with complications. I’m scheduled for Open Heart (aortic aneurysm) Surgery August 22, 2024. Spot on everything that you said. Thank you

Oh wow. You truly are an inspiration and a warrior. Your attitude and mindset are standing ovation worthy. The first video i saw of yours was the winning your first ultra video, and i was a bit harsh on what i considered over emphasis on prettiness and femininity, instead of mental/ physical accomplishments. But you are in fact the whole package, and i can't wait to read your book. I have built a life i love, despite a lot of health/ financial adversity. I now have a rare condition where a spike in blood pressure can/ will give me a heart attack. They've barely studied it, and mostly in men, though it's mainly a female issue. Go figure. The only things they can tell me are to stay healthy, control my BP as best as possible, and this will almost definitely kill me early. I'm finally truly embracing life, and the fruits of all of my hard work, for however long i can, taking on challenges and creating amazing memories. Good luck this weekend, I'll be cheering you on on the live stream!

I'll see you in Leadville! I am also a veteran and cancer warrior, so I appreciate and identify with your story and message. I finished the LT 100 back in 2019, but since then have been diagnosed, treated for, and had surgery for my cancer. Keep up the hard work, and let's get it done next month in the Race Across the Sky!

You’re such a legend! I can’t wait to watch your journey to and at Leadville.

Thanks for sharing your story I can’t wait to read your book. My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2021 and he always had a positive attitude which I believe is key. He ended up getting four blood transfusion. Thankfully he has recovered but it does change you and make you look at life differently and that includes the people that are the loved ones. Looking forward to seeing your videos on Leadville. Best of luck!

Oufff “Choosing your hard now will prepare you for the inevitable hard that you don’t get to choose” 🔥 I can’t wait to read your book, Amanda. You’re amazing!!

I just found your channel while searching the Leadville 100, I’ve been watching your training videos and I found you motivational before but now knowing your story you’re an absolute legend! Thank you for sharing.

So inspiring 💫

Thanks for sharing your story in this video! Can't wait to book is finished! Go UNBREAKABLE!

I literally never comment on videos, but your story is so inspiring. You are so influential and motivate me to be a better person and athlete! Good luck at Leadville, I’ll be cheering you on from Denver 👏🙌💪

Thank you for this video! Exactly what I needed at this time.

I am preparing for coastal classic 8 weeks out, thanks for the inspiration

You’re such a warrior, I cannot wait to read your book when you release it! So so proud of you, God bless♥️

Amanda - Hello from Australia! My wife and I found your page this past week. We have sat down and watched a lot of your videos and we both just wanted to show some support and say you are truly amazing, kind, humble, inspiring and a true warrior. Your videos are put together so well! Amanda keep up the great work, keep being your amazing, inspiring, unbreakable self. And if you are ever down under and want to get after some trial runs or hikes let us know! 🤙🏻💪🏻

Recently stumbled on your page and I’m so glad I did. What an inspiration you are!!

Inspiring…when is the book coming out?

you are incredibly inspiring! thank you so much for sharing your story and putting so much good out there in the world ❤

when is your book coming out? cant wait! youre so inspiring !

Amanda, I really enjoy the production of all of your videos. They are always shot so well and the scenic views from the trails you run are always so beautiful. Good luck with Leadville!

i had just subscribed to you yesterday after watching a few of your videos because your determination and pure grit is so inspiring. i’m in a transitional period of my life and learning and trying a lot of new things so this video truly pushed me to keep doing that. keep smiling and spreading your positivity because it is really making in difference in peoples lives. sending lots of love and appreciation ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for opening up and sharing your story. You're mindset is incredible and inspiring.

As I train for the TCS New York marathon, you have become such an inspiration for me. Thank you for continuing to do the hard things. ❤

Get it Amanda! 🫡🫶🏽

Thank you for sharing your story. You are such an inspiration, and I can’t wait to see you kick ass at Leadville!

Powerful message! I’m looking forward to reading your book when it comes out. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey. It’s encouraging and inspiring, especially for me during this season of my life. ❤

Absolute inspiration. You are an incredible inspiration and I am already looking forward to buying your book. Keep going and thank you very much for the great content.

Amanda, you are amazing!! Happy that I found your page! You're such an inspiration for me!

Definitely loving your videos. I'm planning on Leadville next year,so can't wait to see your race. I'm learning alot watching your videos.

Hey Amanda, good stuff...and while everyone's preparation is different, only "advise" I can give for LV is be prepared for rain/hail. And it seems it always happens at Hope Pass! Don't sit in a comfortable chair at Wiinfield as you'll never get up 1 Ha! Otherwise, one mile at a time, 30 hours. Nothing beats the sunrise heading back to LV....

Great video!!

You are truly gorgeous and inspirational ❤😊

What was the reason they said you wouldn’t hike or run again? Was it the surgery they had to do on your foot and ankle? Awesome video. You seem like such a bright light to be around.

Gosh you are so amazing! Rooting for you at Leadville!

Great video and testimony of your persistence

You are Amazing! God bless you always. Keep fighting!

Wow. ❤🎉 warrior princess.

❤❤ the ability to see the light through the dark 💪🏽

Wow!! What a story. #warrior

Thank you ❤️🙏🏼 I cannot wait for your book!

Amazing ! Story ! Super inspirational.

Thanks for sharing your story! You are an inspiration. I have always been into fitness. I lift weights but have always hated running. I have ran consistently for 1.5 years and I still get so frustrated because I am terrible at it. It’s like I am missing some key element. I did an ocr and did pretty well considering I had never ran a trail before or did anything like it however the trail running was my weakness. Hopefully this is the year I become a decent runner.

W story.

True Inspiration

I love you so so much ❤😊

Can you please make a video about how to carry protection while you run? I'm interested in running with my carry, but don't know how to!

Doctors 🤦‍♂, so disappointing. Glad you did you! ❤

What are you packin'? I like the holster, comfortable?

Can you explain the 2 vest you had on when running the trail today? 💕🌺💗💕🌺💗💕🌺💗💕🌺💗💕🌺💗💕🌺💗

@amanda kimiko. The quote you shared. Where did you find that. I'd like to print that off and out it on the mirror in my bathroom,

Amazing video Amanda 💪 btw, are u carry a gun on the run?

Is your holster attached to your vest? Or is it a separate piece/strap?

How do you find the zegama shoes? Mine should be arriving this week

The gift of cancer.

I don’t comment on youtube often at all, this is inspiring. Do you think 4 months is enough time to train for a half marathon or possibly a marathon if I am currently running a 10 min mile but am willing to run 4-5 days a week? I have been for a month and a half already(re-started from scratch after 10 years).

what's the deal w/ the blickie?

“Existing and not living.” I just have a feeling. You’ve never been poor, before.

I just found you, and I'm in love. God bless your journey and resilience. ❤