Can AVERAGE people run an ULTRAMARATHON || Our Race Experience || Black Canyon 60K

Thanks for joining us on our race day, we are so happy to be able to share the best day of our lives with you!
We hope you had as much fun watching this video as we did running almost 40 miles on the Black Canyon Trail in Arizona!
No doubt was training for our first ultramarathon, one of the hardest things Bryce and I have done but going through 24 weeks showed us that if we stick our mind to something we can achieve great things.
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[@cpruns4501]

This is an AMAZING video! Maybe one of the best ones out there. I love your passion and your love for life. If people watched stuff like this rather than (whatever they are watching) the world would be a better place. Also note - You are an average ultra runner. Which means, you are "average" within the 1% (or less) of people who could even think about lining up for an ultra let alone complete one. Amazing accomplishment and congrats on the engagement. Very well done.

[@averagewanderers]

Wow I’m crying, I got goose bumps while I read this. This has to be the kindest words we have ever received, thank you so much for your support and inspiring us to keep creating a space to inspire others.

[@brycerehder8372]

This really hits home for me, thanks so much for the extremely kind works CP. I really appreciate the feedback, its still a bit weird to be on camera so I'm glad we come off that way as thats our outlook haha.

[@kathleenbolanos]

Terrific job yall!!

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you so much!

[@garydagen9575]

Congratulations! So glad you'll be part of our family, Jen. First my eyes got moist when Bryce opened the 'Pain Cave' note, then tears stared accumulating when you crossed the finish line holding hands and tears started in flowing when Bryce got down on his knee! You two make a great pair supporting each other each step of the way. Love and hugs to you both, Betty

[@averagewanderers]

Thanks Betty! It was really one of the best days of our life so far, we could have asked for a better day! I feel so lucky that I get to be added to your guys family!

[@brycerehder8372]

Thanks Betty! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video

[@amyclayton277]

This was the GREATEST day ever!! I still get tears when I think about it. I am forever inspired by yalls dedication, hard work, and commitment. Y’all always had a long term vision and even in the hardest, darkest, most challenging parts you were patient and kind with yourselves knowing this was the way to achieve the big goal. I love you both very much and am excited for your journey together both in future races and in life! 🖤

[@averagewanderers]

We are so happy that you were able to come along on our ultra journey with us! It would not have been the same without you!

[@villagewizard]

Beautiful film, love your energy

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you!

[@DevRunner]

I'm finally catching up on your videos! What an absolutely stunning video - you guys captured this epic race so well! I always learn so much about ultra running from you guys! Congratulations!

[@averagewanderers]

Awe thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed it and have been gaining knowledge from it!

[@jesf570]

She seems absolutely amazing quality of a person, what a winner !

[@averagewanderers]

Awe thank you!! 😊

[@brycerehder8372]

I got very lucky 😁

[@Martakus1000]

What an amazing day and what an amazing video! I also loved the pictures at the end. You are both awesome. Good job on pushing through and thank you for sharing your journey. Now I'm really curious if I'll also start out way too fast on my first ultra :D

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you so much! It has been super fun to document and bring you along on our ultra journey! You are going to crush your race! Also it’s so hard to slow down when you have explosive adrenaline pumping through your body hahaha so I hope your adrenaline carries you all the way to the finish line!

[@mr.mueller7704]

Love it y’all. Congrats on finishing and the engagement

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you!!

[@dannyreevesrunning]

Heck yeah. Great video and experience. Congrats y'all!

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you so much! It was an awesome race!

[@roberthodgson3574]

What a wonderful couple. You learnt so much about yourselves doing this 💪 ❤

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you so much! This whole process taught us a lot and a lot of what we learned we are so thankful for!

[@annmariepersico9566]

Yay! Congratulations! What a day! ❤

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you so much! It was definitely a day we will not forget!

[@Runnerrwe]

The both of you did great. That is a awesome event. I have only done the Javelina Hundred in that area but someday will return for Black Canyon. Thanks for sharing

[@averagewanderers]

The Javelina sounds like a blast! Maybe we could add it to the list! Black canyon will always have a special place in our hearts, so we hope you are able to tackle that race someday!

[@BriAllMe]

Congratulations on both finishing the ultra and engagement!!

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you so much!

[@user-ej7hw3ob6x]

Amazing vid…. So awesome to see a couple inspire, encourage each other… done to earth! Love it Thankyou!

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it, it was definitely one of the best days of our life

[@beaqt267]

Congrats on the run you both did great! And of course congrats on your engagement, what a wonderful surprise and it all was captured on film! Best wishers to both of you!

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you so much!!

[@brycerehder8372]

Thanks so much, it was by far our best day ever.

[@SeeChadRun]

Congratulations (on the ultra and the proposal)! That's so exciting! Just subscribed and looking forward to your next journey ;-)

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you so much for the support! We are also excited for the next journey, this ultra definitely hooked us!

[@brycerehder8372]

We can't wait to share it.

[@lorifurr2899]

What an amazing race!!!! And a fantastic video - you both knocked it out of the park! Congratulations to you both on your engagement! I can’t wait to follow you on more ultra adventures! You have both inspired me to get back out there and set crazy goals for my running journey. Pick a race!! Let’s go!!

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you Lori!! We can’t wait to share more with you, this was such a fun time that I can’t imagine not completing more!! You are right, let’s gooooo!!!!!

[@brycerehder8372]

Thanks so much Lori! I'm so glad to hear we could be a inspiration for you! What a dream come true. Hows your training going?

[@jenford5]

What a great video!! I teared up during the pain cave letter ..... that was just so sweet!!! Then I teared up at the end with such a sweet finish and proposal. So glad I stumbled across your channel! Can't wait to start following along on your journey.

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you Jennifer! It was really one of our most memorable moments in life so far, we are happy you enjoyed the video and are happy to have you along for the journey! 😊

[@calebclaytonfilmandphoto]

Wow. What a fuckin journey. You guys are inspirational and absolutely crushed it. It was amazing getting to follow along every single week of the training and see it to completion. Especially liked the Ultra Fiesta where we got to party. Much love Average(Ultra) Wanderers

[@averagewanderers]

We are so glad you were able to join us on our journey! Next time you’ll be able to drink from the starting line since the epic surprises are over haha

[@brycerehder8372]

Thanks bra! I'm pretty sure we still look at the pictures daily

[@althor352]

This is awesome! congrats! glad I found your channel and this series

[@davidpatrick178]

Great video. 👏👏 Got something in my eye a couple of times 🥲 Congratulations both 👍

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed the video

[@brycerehder8372]

Haha, thanks for the comment David! I'm so glad to hear it moved you the way it moved us 😆

[@mmoesby]

Thank You for an amazing video. I felt quite emotional, seeing You crossing the finishline, but when Bryce went on his knee and proposed to Jen it brought a tear to My eyes. This really gave Me inspiration to try and attempt an ultra. I´m looking forward to more adventures with You guys.

[@averagewanderers]

Thanks Michael! We are so happy that we could give you some inspiration to achieve your goals! When you do an ultra you are going to do awesome and we will be cheering you on from mile 1 of training all the way to the end!

[@brycerehder8372]

Thanks so much for the comment, Michael! I'm glad it moved you, thats amazing!

[@ProtocolC3]

Thank you for sharing your journey. My wife and I are getting into middle distance trail running and may attempt a marathon / ultra one day. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck with your next event. (From yhe Aussie Average Runners ) :)

[@averagewanderers]

That is so awesome that you guys are starting to tackle that goal, when you do your marathon/ultra you are going to crush it! Going through training and an event like that together makes your bond so much stronger!

[@brycerehder8372]

Haha, please do! I would love to hear that we inspired others to do a race, how awesome. Let me know if you have any questions, I would be happy to help out another average runner 😆

[@Kelly_Ben]

Incredible, congratulations on both counts!! Great video showing the highs and lows of ultras. Honestly, I'm a truly average ultra runner... fighting cutoffs, but still taking the time at aid stations to chat with volunteers and runners and sample ALLL the new foods! 😂 You guys smoked it, I think a longer distance NEEDS to be in your future!

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you so much! Haha it is fun to be average, mostly because that’s all we can be haha but party pace is where it’s at! It’s nice to hear from a fellow average runner!

[@coleydabney]

OMG you two - I was already crying happy tears for you both when you crossed the finish line hand in hand and then THAT happened…. (Don’t want to ruin it for anyone that hasn’t watched yet). Now it makes sense why it took you so long to post this - you were rightfully celebrating 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations!! ❤

[@averagewanderers]

Awe thank you!! It was such a happy emotional day and we are still processing the whole thing! But I’m glad we got to share it with everyone!!

[@brycerehder8372]

Haha thanks so much! Jen did a amazing job putting the story together. Appreciate the comment Coley!

[@runawaywithliz]

Hi there! My sister works with one of you and recommended your video! Congratulations to you both on your finish AND your training! All that work you guys put in leading up to this is just as impressive! I ran the McDowell Mountain Frenzy 50 miler this past year, also put on by Aravaipa Running in Phoenix---Definitely recommended if you're looking for another Arizona race!

[@averagewanderers]

We saw your race video and that one looked awesome and you did awesome too!! We have driven past McDowell mountain and man that looked steep hahaha

[@brycerehder8372]

It was great to see your video, thanks for sharing it. We hiked that area and saw the hill you had to run up, holy smokes! Thats wild haha.

[@factorsofjack]

Congratulations on the race and proposal!!! 👏

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you so much! It was such an awesome day!

[@brycerehder8372]

Thanks so much Jack.

[@markg99]

Wow, you guys! I thought the bit where you crossed the line together was a beautiful, emotional moment, but then you even topped that right afterwards 🙂❤ Congratulations on both counts. Great video of the whole event too. Best of luck with whatever you take on next together 👍🏻🏃‍♂️

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you for following our journey Mark! We can’t wait to see how your race goes but we know you have been crushing your training and will do awesome!!

[@brycerehder8372]

Thanks for all the kind words in our training and here Mark 🙂

[@markg99]

@@brycerehder8372 hey Bryce. You are more than welcome. It was a great story, watching you guys get ready for the big event. Well done! 👍🏻🏃‍♂️

[@averagewanderers]

@@markg99 we are so excited for your race, you have worked so hard and you are going to do awesome!

[@shawnarogers1123]

That was sooo awesome ❤️ Congrats!

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you so much!!

[@brycerehder8372]

Thanks so much for the comment Shanwna 😁

[@kimkranz9764]

So sweet! Such a great time!

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@thebluerunner]

Well done guys 🤙

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you!!

[@heidibrammer8176]

Congratulations!

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you!!! It was the best day

[@thewhislerjourney]

This was awesome!. Not sure if you was serious but I had the throw up nerves all the night prior to the race. I did however get a good 6 hours of sleep though. 40 minute aid station stop 😱 I had the mentality I just wanted to finish as fast as possible. I would grab some goodies and just start walking. If I would of sat down I wouldn't of been able to get back up. Sorry for the shin splints I had tight calves but never turned into a cramp or didn't have to worry about the shin splints. All in all you guys did awesome. & That note you guys had was so cool, my wife and kids was sending me videos and that really hit me when I was around mile 28-32. I really enjoyed this. ❤️

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you! Haha we should have definitely done your technique at the crew stop but it was well worth the moral boost! That’s so awesome that your wife was so supportive and sending you videos in the toughest moments, sounds like you got a great support team!

[@Adventuresofpeapod]

Love your videos! 50 mile race suggestion: Ray Miller Trail Race, December, SoCal coastal views, not super technical, AND you can camp at Sycamore Canyon Campground or Thornhill Broome Campground.

[@averagewanderers]

That actually sounds like an awesome run and very doable for us to travel to at that time of year, we will for sure keep this in mind! Thank you for the recommendation!!

[@brycerehder8372]

We'll look into those, thanks for the comment, seriously we appreciate it.

[@cameronmueller]

Great work out there!

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you!!

[@brycerehder8372]

Thanks a ton Cameron!

[@gmalgmal1875]

Great vid! Clean the area you'll tape with tincture of benzoin (best, but have to plan ahead) or rubbing alcohol (decent, and easier to find) to get KT tape to stick.

[@averagewanderers]

This is great advice, we will have to use it next time! Thank you

[@jenniferpassios9566]

Rocky Raccoon 50 is a great into fifty miler in Huntsville State Park (TX)! It's largely flat terrain -- just be on the lookout for roots -- and in February so it isn't in the middle of the Texas summer.

[@averagewanderers]

That one sounds approachable for elevation! We will look into it! Thank you for the recommendation!

[@runningwithsimon]

You guys are amazing, congratulations! So what's next :)

[@averagewanderers]

Thank you so much!! That is a great question, after some test time I think we want to go for 50!

[@brycerehder8372]

Still trying to figure out the next race, but in the mean time trying to stay in good shape so the next training cycle is shorter. 😁

[@coolhatadventures8111]

Beautiful, I ran this ultra as well. Congratulations and God bless your marriage

[@averagewanderers]

That’s awesome! I hope you had a great run!

[@brycerehder8372]

Thank you so much!

[@darlingdirtbag]

I am beyond happy for both of you for all the things.. being so committed to training, listening to your bodies and your minds so that you could get to the start line, crossing the finish line, getting engaged… and doing it all with big smiles on your faces. You’re both such big inspirations for me… it was so much fun and an honor to crew for you! #cheeringisnotacrime

[@averagewanderers]

I read this out loud to Bryce and got super choked up, and am still crying. It was an honor to have you as part of our crew, and hopefully we’d be honored again to have you be a big part of future crewing #PACT 💜

[@darlingdirtbag]

Oh I’m PACT for lyfe! Only this time I’ll actually know what I’m doing 😂 - I learned sooooooooo much (mostly learned about what I didn’t know re: crewing hahaha)

[@Ultrarunningamber]

I know I have never met either of you I am BEYOND HAPPY for you both. In running your first Ultra (even the ups and down) and now the engagement. Congrats to you both. As for maybe a 50 miler like I said before there is one in July that runs from Carlton MN to the Duluth Zoo and back. It is called the Voyager 50. I am not to far away from there and would come crew you both. Or if you really want something longer put your name on the Mines of Spain 100k list for October in Iowa. I have run this looped course now two times and signed up for a third. It is the greatest race. Also if you have a summer or fall Minnesota race let me know I sure can crew or pace you both.

[@averagewanderers]

Wow that would be so awesome!!! It would be so great to have you help since you know what you’d be doing haha and show us the ropes! I think a fall race in Minnesota would be so beautiful, with all the changing colors!

[@brycerehder8372]

Amber your comments blow me away with how kind you are, thanks so much for taking the time to write them. We have looked into them and will consider your offer 😁 Jen keeps telling me how much you crush miles on Strava, thats awesome. Goals!

[@Ultrarunningamber]

@@brycerehder8372 I just really like how you both seem so down to earth and you both just said everything as it was. Running and life can be hard and fun. Keep up the great work both of you. Also it is neat that you are from around where I am from. 82 and sunny here today finally.

[@averagewanderers]

@@Ultrarunningamber 82! thats crazy nice weather. Can't wait to get back home to lake country and enjoy that haha

[@debbiesetter5142]

It was an amazing day! 🥳🎉❤️

[@averagewanderers]

I’m glad you could be there!

[@brycerehder8372]

Of course, I'm so glad you could attend. 💕

[@claytonvanlinder8766]

The croom 50 mile fools run in april in brooksville florida obviously not to hilly but can get hot bit beautiful course was my first 50 about 15 yrs ago

[@averagewanderers]

I bet that would be beautiful! That would be a drastic switch up from the dry desert air, which at this point I’d be grateful for!

[@RanaChefInternational_786]

You are looking so nice so beautiful great views fantastic video keep up good work thanks for shared stay always connected dear friend. God bless you. like 36 🌹🌹🌹🌷🍒🍇❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@brycerehder8372]

🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀💕💗💓💞 Thanks Rana!

[@jeremyevans7953]

Do Run Woodstock in Michigan you will love it. The Half Marathon was rated #2 in the US and the 50 is just as awesome.

[@jeremyevans7953]

At least look it up it's an amazing weekend.

[@averagewanderers]

That sounds awesome and Michigan is beautiful, we will for sure keep this on our radar! Thank you for the recommendation!

[@ralphkeith2905]

A great first 50 miler is the American River 50 (AR50) in the Sacramento area. For a tougher, but much more scenic, run, check out the Tahoe Rim Trail 50 mile (TRT100). And when you're ready for the 100k distance, without a doubt, the Miwok 100k. Congratulations on your engagement and ultra finish!

[@averagewanderers]

We will definitely have to check out those races, they sound awesome!! Thank you so much for the recommendations and for the support!

[@MrSchulz11]

@@averagewanderers I just ran AR 50 and I second this recommendation! First half is basically a road marathon.

[@averagewanderers]

@@MrSchulz11 ooo sounds interesting! It would be nice to have the mixture of road and trail to keep it spicy!

[@brycerehder8372]

Thanks so much Ralph! Great suggestions after googling a few. We'll all those to our list of options 😁

[@brycerehder8372]

@@MrSchulz11 Thats really good to know. I'm sure Jen would enjoy that while crushing me haha

[@phillipcly]

Heartland 50 Miler in eastern Kansas. Not a lot of elevation like in Colorado. Have I tried it? Not yet. Still working on half marathons and marathons. :)

[@averagewanderers]

That sounds like it could be a good one! We will have to check that one out!!

[@Uztakuchan]

I'm from Naha, Japan. I'm glad that corona is over and many people can go out. (⋈◍＞◡＜◍). ✧♡

[@averagewanderers]

Same here! It is nice to get back at it, thank you for watching!!

[@CharlyP1603]

I wish, I could run like you, thanks for sharing this video

[@averagewanderers]

We are glad you enjoyed our video, thank you for your support!!

[@brycerehder8372]

We all have to start somewhere :)

[@shawnvsshawn3573]

Nice job! I recently signed up for my first 50 miler and am in a 26 week training block. How many total miles did you two run in your training and what was your peak week?

[@averagewanderers]

That is so awesome to hear you are going for a 50 miler, you are going to do awesome! I think we were right under 600 miles for our training period and peaked at about 40 miles in the training week, others we talked to got up to 50 miles in the week. We also threw in some long mountain biking mileages in the beginning to help with cardio. For our longest run we ran up to 22 miles in one go but we did a weekend where we did 20 miles one day and 5 miles the next. I think what helped us the most was completing 5 weekends in a row of 20 mile runs but not sure if that works for everyone! Hopefully this is helpful info for you!

[@brycerehder8372]

I think 40 to 50 was pretty common for others we talked too on the run, who also were running their first race.

[@allkindz6792]

I'm curious, can anyone sign up for this event? Like do you have to qualify a certain time to sign up?

[@averagewanderers]

We ran the 60k and I believe anyone can sign up for that, I think if you are trying to compete for the golden ticket in the 100k, you probably need to have some sort of qualification but I’m also not 100% sure on that! Hopefully that was some what helpful 😂

[@oliverocket]

Misleading title, she has ran 8 marathons! She's not average people by any means

[@averagewanderers]

I had run that many marathons but running on a road is way different then running on an uneven trail. I had also had knee surgery which created my quad to completely atrophy, which then developed tendinitis in my patella and quad tendons and was not able to run for 6 years which led to a weight gain over 30lbs. Sure did I have running experience prior, yes but I also had to relearn and gain everything back to run that race. So I would say I am pretty average. In the terms of running was my time anywhere near the top runners for that course, heck no haha we pretty much finished near the end of the pack so I think that also qualifies me as pretty average.

[@Luna-es3bq]

I'd love to keep watching but there's this annoying beeping background music/sound? To bad. It seems like you have some nice adventures.

[@averagewanderers]

I’m sorry to hear you had a bad viewing experience. Thank you for the feedback.