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[@ianwalker682]

Not a spare second in that month. My favorite part was your Dad being able to make it to the ultra. My Dad passed a little over a year ago so the more I see parents showing up in the kids videos the bigger my smile gets!! As always, another great video.

[@kellyhays23]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Cambiumchuck]

I forgot. We started watching you this year. So we are catching up on some of your previous stuff. I think I can watch day 142 of your through hike over and over. The moon was exceptional and even though we live here and enjoyed this so often, you captured it wonderfully. Thanks again.

[@jrcriner6542]

Beautiful scenery on that Atv trail

[@Cambiumchuck]

Loved watching the ultra. Especially the reference to “The Whites”. That is where my wife and I live. We hike them all year long. Winter is amazing. This is my first time leaving a comment. We so much enjoy watching your videos, you’re easy nature and exciting adventures are quite relaxing to us. Thanks.

[@WickedEarthAdventures]

The scenery in Sedona look absolutely amazing! Those ATVs looked like a lot of fun! And congrats on finishing the 50k!

[@charliec.6490]

What an effort! Congratulations.

[@DougCunnington]

Damn! Congrats on the ultra!!

[@xedniw]

Come to Wallaby Ranch in Fl. Kelly and take a hang glider ride it will make you feel good.

[@RickINFJ]

Talk about March Madness! Congrats on the ultra. 👏 Props to your Pops for the encouragement. 11:02

[@jimmyrhodes1808]

Great dad !

[@diamondbackking4141]

Mom would be proud of you . She was the captain of her senior basketball team...

[@kellyhays23]

Very cool!

[@BeccaFreehorse]

You go girl! Congratulations!

[@JonathanJonez]

time to sign up for a 100 mile ultra! Great job Kelly!

[@kellyhays23]

one day for sure! will prolly go for another 50k and eventually a 50 miler first

[@leedanielson7452]

Wow! I cannot believe how much you packed into one video!!! This could've been like five videos!!❤❤❤😂

[@Will-t5x]

BIG brass ones !!! Well done !!! 👍 AMAZING !!!

[@DadDaughter-outdoor-Adventures]

Atleast you’re visiting Florida still!! 😊 I know you stay busy , I work in mobile health care also, and stay adventurous with the daughter , so yea sometimes the craziness creeps in! Lol. Thank you for sharing and stay safe and blessed! (Daddy-Daughter)❤

[@GatorLife57]

CONGRATS Kelly......good marathon !

[@parttimeyoutube]

I’ve never seen a KZbinr with so many real life friends. Good job Kel.

[@gracemccoy2874]

Great job on the marathon, thats so sweet your Dad surprised you 💕 did he call you "Tot" like a tater tot? I cant believe you ran so long in your alpaca hoodie my gosh I would have died! 🥵 is that vest thing you wore full of water? Arizona looked really cool. Great wrap up video of your March adventures 👍

[@kellyhays23]

He calls me childt. Haha and yes that held my water and nutrition. :)

[@lyndajefferson5929]

Congratulations Lady 🎉🎉🎉

[@RicosUncle]

Super Solid on the Ultra!

[@mattman_outside]

That's awesome!! I'm running my first half marathon in May. Can't wait!

[@URMOMSFAVORITESON]

BIG SHOUT TO POPS!!!!! A Fathers love is undefeated ❤❤❤

[@kellyhays23]

He’s the best dad ever!

[@jrcriner6542]

Arizona is a beautiful place

[@jimo3393]

Congratulations ! You get extra credit for videoing your run. I hope you know where this goes. Thru hike, ultra marathon , triathlon .

[@SwampMarshal]

Congratulations!

[@jeffreyherrera1992]

We were in Sedona last weekend. We are from Hollywood Fl and love watching your videos. We camped at Sasquach campground in the everglades for thanksgivings.

[@jeffreyherrera1992]

We took friends to the grandcanyon We just never went about Atv riding in Sedona. Always snowing. Awesome views. Keep it up, we will probably run into you one day. You have gone everywhere we have been . Keep it up.

[@nam_hn]

I've been waiting for this video to come out. It's unbelievable you finished the 3rd place for women's at your first ultra. Pretty sure your dad was planning to be at your race all along.

[@kellyhays23]

Well not too crazy since only 4 women attempted the race haha but I was just happy I didn’t come in last

[@nam_hn]

@@kellyhays23 Bet you keep in touch with all of them!

[@ericachriswell3210]

Arizona is soo special in its own way! Congrats on your marathon!! Happy to see you thriving:) sad I’m all caught up on your vids but look forward to more ! Be safe and have fun!!

[@stillwaterhiker]

Awesome Kelly. You are great. Heading out to the Pinhoti in mid April. Congrats on your hard work in March! Take a break. Rock N Roll!

[@stevemc6820]

That place was so gorgeous!

[@brucefarris4734]

Kelly, Great job on your Arkansas “run”…..I’m a new fan from Kentucky👊🏼

[@lauracoard904]

Of all the through hike vloggers we watch, we think you have made the most of the time when you're not doing a through hike. The other things you do are fun & interesting to watch. We just watched a Homemade Wanderlust video in which she mentioned your vlog. I remember when Dixie commented to you after you had surgery and you were thrilled. Now she's recommending people watch your channel. That just goes to show you what a good job you do. Thanks for keeping us entertained.

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you for watching!!🤍

[@LeLilley1]

Ultras are so feaking rewarding. I love the idea of starting a race and not knowing if you can actually finish it! I DNFed 13 100s before I finally finished one!! Ultrarunners or just unbelievably supportive. Just a fantastic community of people!

[@kevinmurphy5613]

Congratulations on your finish in your first ultra marathon! Way to go! I'm a fairly new subscriber. Love your videos! Keep up the good work!

[@kellyhays23]

Thanks!

[@briansmith054]

Congratulations on the marathon!

[@MrEllio7]

Congrats on the ultra!

[@PacificNWHiker]

Recently came across you channel. Great content. Fellow dietitian and runner myself. Awesome to hear you are enjoying running and the running community. Hike on!

[@diamondbackking4141]

I'm very proud for you ! ❤ I keep you in my prayers for divine protection & health ! Enjoy life to its fullest cause it's really short here on earth and the best is yet to come ! God bless !!😊😊😊❤

[@filipg9950]

Respect, congratulations 👍

[@angeldawnmorningstar]

😍They always serve the runners a HUGE spaghetti dinner the night before the Capitol 10,000 in Austin ! YUMMERS ! 😋 EPIC Thumbs Up ! Thanks fer sharing ! 😇❤

[@darreneaton2145]

Welcome to the crazy world of Ultra Running, you'll love it

[@kellyhays23]

I’m obsessed lol

[@brianthomas3465]

Thank you for letting me see your adventures. I have heart failure and you allow me to travel and see things I'll never get a chance to. Thank you again Kelly ❤

[@sandrap3047]

I got tears in my eyes when your Dad said "Love you child"! That was so sweet! You did a great job Kelly Hays! That was awesome! Sedona looks beautiful!

[@gladesmith2943]

Love your Adventures! You need to see Utah, This and so much more!

[@williamsaeger5883]

I have been following you now since the Florida Trail. I love you, I am 72 and if I was your age I would definitely take a run for you. No worries, I am happily married and I am not delusional, love your videos and zest for life. Longshot Class of 2004 on the AT

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you!!!❤️

[@wildernessrunner210]

Hi new subscriber here! Found you via looking for videos of the Florida Trail ☀️ I run as well, more road than trail as I am very unstable with my ankles lol keep up the great content! And congrats on the ultra 🎉

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you!!

[@davebrake]

Way to go Kelly! Your adventures are so inspiring!

[@HeatherMizzell]

Don’t over do it watch your health especially you blood pressure you are in the health care business you no where the cut off point is keep on keeping on😊😊😊😊😊

[@christinehall3550]

Your marathon was in some of my old stompin’ grounds! We used to vacation at Norfolk Lake...and the general area. Caught lots of trout out of the Norfolk & White rivers, 😃

[@user-David-Alan]

It was great seeing what you were up to during March. I must take a trip to Sedona. The year you did to AT there was a couple called the Blazing Bakers doing the AT and the same time. All she does not is Ultras. She is going to try and beat the AT record this year. Someone you could probably get advice from. Thanks for the video and can't wait to see what's next. Be healthy and happy.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

Congratulations on your ultramarathon! So great that your dad came to see you at the midpoint! That part of AZ is crazy beautiful!

[@HH-li5xl]

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing accomplishment ! Congrats to you. You are bad ass !!!!

[@beccook5326]

Congrats on your first ultra! Thanks for sharing your experience. Trail looked like absolute magic! I was watching the video thinking how much i wanted to run it!❤️✌🏼

[@philipyoho8115]

Amazing! Congrats on the Ultra.

[@cwesley2005]

Kelly you know all your viewers are just waiting for your next AT thru hike! That distance run is insanity!

[@naturalstatenomads4528]

Quite a full March! Congrats on your first ultra! Sedona looks amazing 😎

[@theresaknight1472]

Sedona is so beautiful, hope you get back there soon. Next time check out slide rock state park.

[@BuyFromNeil-CoreysCars]

Congrats on the Ultramarathon finish! 💪🏻💪🏻

[@jamesmonahanmusic]

That's not good. Hopefully things will get better. 😊

[@willjam465]

Congrats on the Ultra. Air BnB looked awesome in Sedona. That is a place I have wanted to check out as well. Beautiful country. Illini had a nice run this season. Just ran into UConn at the wrong time. No shame there!

[@joanncoopertroupe3506]

Congrats Kelly!!🌺🌺🌺🌺😘😘❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏 I am so proud of You Mom to Daddy Daughter Shadow Camping in North Florida . I am in Lake City Florida. 😊😊😊😊❤❤ That was so Awesome of your Daddy too .😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@brandonsanders9674]

Congratulations Kelly! What I think is so cool is how easy the Marathon seemed for you! You must be in great shape! Take care, be careful and see you soon! 😎👍

[@lisamonalisahikes]

Look at you girl!!!! I’m so glad you’re doing this and having fun😅 I’ve been watching since the AT. Life is short… live it to the fullest- no regrets my friend ❤

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you for being here❤️

[@aKEPsoul]

I love love love Sedona. My grandparents live there. It's so nice to have a place to vacation to there without worry about lodging.

[@tammysingh4634]

So proud of you 👏. Love and prayers. You can do it. 🙏🏻🕊🙌 enjoyed your video . I'm glad you had a little break with the girls. Arizona is beautiful

[@kellyhays23]

Girls trips are the best❤️

[@dannystevensjr4073]

Awesome job! That’s a great finish for a first time 50k! Just signed up for the Wild Florida 25k in November which takes place along the Suwannee river section of the Florida trail near White springs.

[@Randee04]

I loved Sedona when I went, need to go again, so amazing! Congratulations on the Ultra!

[@joankline343]

Kelly you're a very inspiring young lady. You never cease to amaze me with the challenging and fun things that you do. Congratulations on the marathon 🏃 🎉❤ You're fortunate to have such an amazing dad to be there for you to encourage and inspire you. The Arizona trip looked like lots of fun. 😊 Thanks for sharing!

[@lisasescapades]

Great video Kelly. Congratulations on the Ultra Marathon and to your friends marriage. I bet you could magnet fish that drone out of that sink hole. 😊

[@Ali-enAdventures]

I lived in Sedona as a kid, crazy to see how big it’s gotten in the past 20 years. Congrats on your marathon!

[@user-bh4gq4ln5b]

Kelly just recently found your channel and love all the travels! We live in Vero Beach and have been struggling finding a campground within a few hours with good private sites. So, many parks sites are on side by side or on top of each other. Any recommendations??

[@jennyhong6746]

Loving this channel. Just found you today. I’m in Florida and I think you hit more trails than most Floridians😂

[@brentwentfishing]

Heck! That's in my backyard! I would have twisted an ankle for sure. Great job!

[@johnwakefield9378]

Awesome video. Hard work to film and hold camera while doing a marathon it seems to me. Thanks for sharing. You go

[@BernieContreras]

Congratulations on your ultramarathon! You did awesome!

[@stevesampier527]

Absolutely amazing.

[@tblmt]

Soo glad your dad was there for youuuu!!!!

[@kena0421]

Thanks!

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@agnesskibicka]

@kena0421, hello from Poland 🇵🇱 and rural living ( channel)

[@SailingHorizons]

I'd love to see you hike the Escalante in Utah. SO many trails and miles of insane terrain!

[@mray1375]

Congrats on completing the ultra marathon. Thanks for including the video from the party. First time I've seen you wearing makeup. Wow! You sparkle girl.

[@kellyhays23]

Hahah makeup doesn’t happen often but been using it more and embracing my femininity

[@khalid969]

that was like the perfect vlog. Well done, Kelly!

[@robmechanic]

You are amazing!! You can do anything!! Congratulations!!

[@southernlife6584]

Congratulations 🎊 Arkansas is a beautiful state to be outdoors.

[@jimweagant8920]

Congratulations on your ultra👍👍

[@richardross7219]

You're doing great. When young, you overestimate your abilities but, you only find your limits when you push them. I worked 80 hours weeks many times but when I pushed to 90 hour weeks, I collapsed after only 7 weeks. You are learning. Follow Tara Treks, she does ultra marathons and is planning to do FKT on the AT this year. Good Luck, Rick

[@ManifestingHotStuff]

What a fantastic March you had! You killed it on that marathon, great job!

[@CoryMiller-h8c]

Congrats on the marathon! Thats one heck of a hike. Try the stair stepper at the gym might help with the evelation training some

[@CoryMiller-h8c]

Amazing scenery in Arizona as well 🏜

[@kellyhays23]

Yeah I did a lot of stair stepper and incline treadmill. I’m sure it helped a little, but still missing that on trail & terrain trainign

[@jamesanderson3402]

You are so fierce,!!!!! I love watching you!!❤

[@robertsanders8866]

The ultra was impressive!! Good job. Keep going. Sedona looked cooler than I tht it did

[@kellyhays23]

I was blown away by Sedona!

[@danleal3494]

Hello my Newly Found friend. I'm new to the channel. And I must say you are the best thing that iI have ever seen coming out of Arkansas! LOL !

[@marysalmon2367]

Congrats on the ultra, i've been wondering where and when. As an ultrarunner, job well done, respect.

[@musingwithreba9667]

Wow, 30 miles up and down mountains! That's craziness! How long did it take to recover from that? 😮 What a great bachelorette weekend! Lots of fun.

[@darcybaker615]

Loved everything about this video! You are genuine and I like that!

[@kovenant7]

Looks so fun! I wish my schedule would allow me to run more, hopefully soon

[@LesMorrisracing]

Good seeing you

[@RJ-ix4co]

You are sure amazing! ❤ And you flew over me going to AZ without saying hi and waving down at me. How rude 😂😂

[@JasonLumactod23]

Love Sedona! When you said you’re gonna take an atv tour I was like “please don’t be pink jeep tour”. Glad you had fun and congrats on the ultra!

[@jrcriner6542]

We were camped at Gunner Pool in March for our anniversary and to watch the sylimo race

[@dandypoint]

Congrats on the Ultra! You are amazing! So are your videos!