I'm Back For a Shot at Redemption-My Leadville 100 Experience-2022

I ran the Leadville 100 last year and crawled to the finish line. It hurt, bad. This year I trained quite a bit more in an effort to finish strong. This video is an account of my experience, and all the ups and downs along the way.
Support my channel on Patreon and get early releases with zero ads!
Patreon: / ryanvanduzer
SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ADVENTURE! ► bit.ly/DUZERTVSUB
Other ways to support:
PayPal for one time payments: bit.ly/RyanVanDuzer (choose Family and Friends to eliminate fees)
Venmo @RyanVanDuzer
Socials:
/ duzer
/ duzer
Check out these adventure series:
The Great Divide bit.ly/3r5cj1t
The Colorado Trail bit.ly/3je5eHF
Baja Divide bit.ly/377dHts
Biking Cuba bit.ly/3O5Z36G
Love Cycles (across the USA) bit.ly/3DUbs98
Running with Ryan bit.ly/3NTVmRi
Bike Gear Rundowns bit.ly/3KmercM
*Welcome to DuzerTV* This channel is dedicated to inspiring viewers to get off their couches and explore this beautiful world (or even your backyard). You'll find videos about biking, running, trekking, traveling, do goodery, and anything that involves being outside and enjoying life. Join TeamDuzer and let's have some fun!
#RyanVanDuzer #TeamDuzer #Leadville100
email: ryanvanduzer AT gmail.com
Camera Gear:
GoPro Hero 10
All the music on my channel is from Musicbed.com
“Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed." Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: fm.pxf.io/c/3533911/1347628/1...

[@duzer]

Oh boy this was a DOOZY! Leadville DID NOT go as planned, but I’m super thankful for the journey. Years of tough adventures prepared me well for this sufferfest. Let’s do it again 😂😂

[@larsbee]

u r already a winner coz u enjoy the simple things in life: a dirt road with pines and a view ... oh plus not to forget after all ur running / biking ur body still allows u to go on these adventures... it took me 20 years to ruin my body so that I cannot even run a mile ... thank goodness for bikes 🤣🤣🤣 oh and yeah positive thinking...

[@briannicholson2644]

Wow!’ Great video Ryan, Amelia is so happy and you can tell she loves you so much, two great energy together, both of you are in a great happy place. Going to do 22K Night run soon looking forward to it 🇺🇸🙏😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@redpremed]

Okay seeing this before watching I was so anxious and sad while you were hurting because I thought you might not finish. Great job kicking butt out there!!

[@26realmc]

Great race Ryan. That was a roller coaster of emotions for me just watching from my couch! I know the pain cave well and felt for you. One of your best videos ever 🙂And Amelia is a ray of sunshine. You're a great couple. looking forward to next years Leadville video!

[@leandrewcordova3990]

I started riding mountain bike and you've kept me interested in keeping it up I appreciate your videos and your attitude man thank you

[@arboone11]

Let’s do it again next year! ❤

[@duzer]

Ok deal!

[@LuisBecerra79]

@@duzer and than you can take her for a Baja continental divide 🤷🏻‍♂️. 😂🤣😆 just kidding @Amelia 🤪🤪

[@TheVirtualSherpa]

Dude I’m seriously so impressed by the combo of your attitude + athleticism + filming ability all into one. Awesome to run into you again and congrats on an amazing finish 🎉

[@duzer]

Great seeing you this summer in Leadville! Let’s do it again sometime :)

[@TheVirtualSherpa]

@@duzer Hopefully faster (for me) next time🤣

[@mhe8545]

So glad you found Amelia and you can pace each other through life. Laid up with a bad knee so you go for it!The scenery would boost anyones mood.

[@JordanPike]

I got so stoked when Scott was your final pacer! So epic! Thank you for sharing this experience with us Ryan! You did amazing! Woooooo!

[@mooremediaone]

Yay Ryan! Your positivity is positively the best medicine and its free for anyone that needs a boost in their life. Take two VanDuzer video's and call me in the morning, you'll feel much better :)

[@raymondherrick1942]

Right on!!

[@standunitedorfall1863]

Oh wow, getting paced by Scott Jurek. How cool is that! And always great to see Amelia. Well done everybody. Love the vibes.

[@duzer]

I was lucky to have the dream team

[@houstonbuffalo4514]

I wish for everyone to have an Amelia in his/her life. Someone rock solid in who they are that they selflessly support those in their life who are also going after great things!

[@33roses]

Word

[@rustyobollox2489]

Inspiring mate! Watching your bike touring videos has helped me get off my butt and get on my bike, I’m now 82 pounds down and heading for a 100! Keep it buddy😀🤘👍💪

[@raymondherrick1942]

Alright Rusty!!!! Consistency is the key!

[@duzer]

That's amazing!! You're gonna rock those 100 miles!! WAY TO GO

[@jonathanmelancon3021]

Good job man. Very impressive.

[@jeremywofford4257]

I will adamantly declare that I am full bike and always will be. All you runners are crazy. That being said, the emotions and messages in this are some of your best work. I went through the rollercoaster with ya. Goosebumps, tears, gratitude. Long time watcher, and thanks for continuing to inspire

[@roblikesoutdoorstuff]

I’m not crying, you’re crying. So inspiring again. Congrats Ryan. Huge!

[@TonyNelsonCamping]

A man among men! Well done on that race!!

[@heathervita4320]

Beautiful video. I can’t believe you were able to finish so strong after a really hard slug. I love seeing you be motivated by people - either volunteers or your team. Congrats on an epic finish.

[@marcocabral4838]

You’re the man Ryan! It’s funny that watching you cross that finish line actually choked me up a bit. You’re an inspiration bud. My favorite part of your video was when you said, “remember that we get to do this.” Oh man sometimes that’s hard to live by. My mom used to love to run. She got MS when she was in her 30s and I never actually got to see her run but my brothers always tell me about it. They used to ride by her side on their little bikes. She lost something that she loved. As long as God has us here and we have the health to keep going we have to remember we get to enjoy this beautiful life. God bless you brother! Keep it up and maybe someday we’ll cross paths on the trail.

[@duzer]

So we’ll said! Thank you for sharing your story…we never know what tomorrow will bring, so we gotta live it up today. Cheers

[@jthurm402]

Our beautiful day just got a little more glorious! Big love to you and yours, thank you all so much for the genuine goodness!!

[@dz9012]

Respect Dude 👊🏻 What a turn around! Struggling so much at the beginning but keeping the strong vibes to push to such an awesome finish 👍🏻

[@duzer]

It took every bit of me to make this happen, felt so good to put it all out there

[@Robinsos79]

When you have Amelia Boone and Scott Jurek as pacers, you know you are an elite badass. Well done Duzer!

[@duzer]

Well, they certainly are..😂 I’m just lucky

[@bruce.KAY-bike-drifter]

The word you kept on using: "Grateful." Yep, that's the way to achieving resilience and overcoming negative thoughts. A lesson for us all. Way to go Ryan.

[@RRP3168]

Congrats Ryan! You are awesome! Luv you man!

[@anthonyhowd5260]

Mr. Duzer, I am so very happy for you beating your time last year! As you were running down the home stretch, I could help but to smile and shed tears of joy for YOU. Thank you for sharing!

[@duzer]

Thank you so much for your contribution!!!! and thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it.

[@MijoMontego]

Hell yeah Duzer! Well done and congrats!

[@thathikingguy]

Incredible story and video Ryan thanks so much for sharing

[@stanislavivanov4505]

Great run and amazing video!

[@yoyogogo7676]

Way to go, man! You are so inspirational 🙂

[@explorerjon5168]

Well done. Thanks for taking us on the journey. So inspiring.

[@TheBoulderlocal]

new video!!! congrats on another completed race Ryan

[@kimklenk4785]

Grit, courage, passion, and gratitude…. So appreciated❤️

[@brandiblade6]

so proud of you!! beautiful account of your epic day!

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Great video and congratulations on a great finish!!

[@Glenn.Cooper]

Such a great job Ryan. You're such an incredible inspiration for us all!!

[@ubra3072]

just amazing! well done!!!

[@JamesDucas1]

Awesome! Great video, thanks for taking us on your journey. I've got my first marathon in Oct. so this fuels my motivation to get out there!

[@sherryb1997]

Your videos are always so positive, fun and energetic. Never get enough of them.

[@johanlarsson7375]

I LOOOOOVE you energy!!! You Go Ryan!!!

[@kevinwilson873]

You are such an inspiration to so many people, thank you for sharing your journey with us

[@kody8102010]

Ryan! I love it, bro. Your honesty through the struggle is motivating. Great video!

[@stevebrown74]

I always find myself coming back to your channel for motivation and good vibes. I appreciate you and positivity. Cheers and thanks!

[@ironnigel3887]

Love your enthusiasm Ryan. Well done on a great run and vid.

[@davidp7414]

It is a privilege to be able to choose your suffering. We are blessed. GO DUZER

[@mariomarques9951]

Fantastic video. Just the best. Thank you.

[@Type_Run]

Amazing video awesome journey, congrats dude 🎉

[@jackjr1]

Great work, Ryan! Amazing pacers, good to see Scott come to support

[@rmill133]

Great job and as always great storytelling. Truly appreciate your videos. Love them. 😊

[@DylTyrril]

Congratulations, Duzer!!! I got goosebumps when you posted your final time and position, knowing how you were feeling earlier on and how you persevered through the pain and punishment you must have endured. What an incredible journey that must have been. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@AdamWiggall]

Brilliant work Ryan, you have an amazing attitude. I'm so glad that you got to finish strong and around those that you love, and who love you. Peace.

[@derekfernandes6849]

Great job ryan. Another great video of encouragement and uplifting spirits. Your videos never disappoint.

[@walterhogie]

Loved this!! Congratulations!!

[@tylerhasabike5043]

You’re the best, Ryan! Congratz on a strong finish!! And thanks, as always, for always putting a smile on my face and reminding me just how much good there is in this world! I appreciate you more than you know my man! Keep doing it!

[@markc2080]

Way to go Duzer! You continue to inspire this old man to keep setting goals for my bike riding.

[@michaelwollschleager8514]

This is so inspiring, Ryan! I’ve watched most of this video several times already and am so darn impressed with your mental strength that keeps you moving forward while somehow staying positive through the pain cave(s). Bravo!

[@alwaysevolving281]

Congrats, Ryan! Been following you for some time now. Glad see you've been back out there on the ultras!

[@danielevans6293]

Love you Duzer. Absolute LEGEND

[@saulmartinez7179]

You pulled it off.. amazing. Well done Ryan !

[@stephaniekelley5839]

You’re such an inspiration to everyone! Thanks for always striving to be a great human!💕

[@rabh6746]

Amazing effort Ryan, you really should be proud of this fantastic achievement👌Your determination is second to none, you really are an incredible human being👍

[@harrygrimley4352]

Wow Ryan. So many deep and insightful moments. You get deep in your head when you are in your pain cave. Everything you said is what almost Everyone is feeling. Your positive attitude is beautiful. Hang on to it. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@tomstearns4648]

Amazing job, Ryan! You continue to inspire! ❤

[@marykemp1079]

Amazing job! Love your race videos. Hoping to start running again soon with a possible race early next year! 🤞

[@G-Lo77]

Congratulations Ryan. You’re so blessed to have great people around you. You’re an inspiration. I’m going to go to the gym tomorrow and get on the treadmill 😂.

[@tedh5087]

Congratulations Ryan! What an accomplishment. You are an inspiration. And, this was one of your best videos EVER. Awesomeness all the way around! God speed brother-

[@griffintrailrunning]

Great accomplishment Ryan! Thank you for sharing!

[@jancker06]

Awesome run & video!

[@djduffy1000]

Wow...that was amazing. Well done Ryan, you inspire me so much with your positive attitude and love for life and your fellow human. Way d go way d go. thank you.

[@ITSBIGBOY]

Solid work Duzer !! Awesome job brother

[@raymondherrick1942]

Amazing is an understatement. Ryan your so inspirational. You make me want to push myself beyond my perceived limits- thank you, thank you, thank you

[@Jacob-sr2wd]

Man you’re crazy doing all of these races back to back haha, well as long as you are all good then I definitely don’t mind, your race vids are my favorite on KZbin 😁

[@demoner1]

Thanks for sharing your journey. Way to power through the pain cave and low spots.

[@ulrichgloeckl6072]

Great video! Still had in mind your suffering last year. It hurt while watching. I did not think you would do this again. Great to see you going through that rollercoaster of your raceday successfully. Great result!

[@Sanko1960]

You do an amazing job of conveying what it really feels like to run an ultra. It's such a challenge just to keep going, let alone to take the time to film and comment as you go. Your huge capacity for gratitude, love, and sharing your experience are so inspiring and to be admired. Thank you!

[@stephenjaguar69]

Well done Ryan. Awesome run and awesome video mate.

[@basajaunnn]

Another awesome vid Ryan!!! Love your running vids, but you definitely inspired me to start cycling more!

[@louspeed1]

Wow! Fantastic job and loved seeing all the hugging, laughing and gratitude.

[@alexm1841]

Thank you for taking us on this journey with you! I got back into running about a year ago and it was so difficult for me to even run a mile without feeling like I was going to pass out. I just ran my first marathon three months ago and I’ve been training hard for a 50 K trail that I will run in December. Can’t wait to one day run a 50 or 100 miler like this. It looks like an absolutely incredible experience! Cheers!

[@hordboy]

Dude, congrats again! I was at Twin Lakes the week before hiking and camping, including Hope Pass. I can’t imagine running 💯 miles there, the altitude and terrain is tough! But so beautiful. Your talk on the way up Hope hit home, the pain and suffering and beauty of ultras really cracks your ❤ open. Inspiring! Happy adventures to you and Amelia!

[@MultiWhitbread]

Wow Ryan, I feel like I got to know you as you brought us along with you on the journey, much of which was a sufferfest. I’m not an athlete who does this sort of thing but I’ve had my Leadvilles in life, and I cried happy tears to see you lean into your love of self and also your love with Amelia your awesome group of pals. You did great and did not repeat the past! There’s so much to learn about yourself from this great victory. Our pasts do not define our futures! Isn’t that great! And I’m grateful for your rich lesson about staying in the moment, in the beauty and being thankful for all of it. This was my favorite of all your videos. Many thanks and congrats.

[@Ultrarunningamber]

You are amazing even through the hard stuff. Awesome 👏 job Duzzer. Love to see so many one the video with you.

[@piersconstable4744]

Great memories Ryan! What a day that was! Leadville is so special and it was great to run with you one the trail! See you next year!

[@bartdecamp2265]

I'm going through a lot of issues right now and your videos keep my head up. Crap, I think I've seen just about your entire catalog. Started with the Honduras trip and that remains one of my favorites. So glad you and Amelia found each other. 2 massively awesome people creating a union that ascends to whatever level is beyond awesome. Supernatural? Just keep going, bud. Best channel out there!

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

This was pretty fun. Such a wild day out with ups and downs, but keeping the attitude and determination to making it until the end. Congrats!

[@idontknowadam]

Youre awesome Duzer. Great work. ❤❤

[@RobertHanna]

Ryan, you're an inspiration and amazing human being! I'm training for my first marathon right now and I dream to one day be able to run the Leadville 100. Watching your video has helped me want it even more. Keep it up. Thank you for all your videos.

[@BEBUSINESSCHANNEL]

I love your videos… they inspire me and make me cry at the end… this one really touched my heart I’m so happy for you and Amelia…thank you for sharing the adventures

[@mikedonaldson1820]

Hey Duzer huge shout out for being a huge positive influence in this wonderful world! Ran my first race since my early college days of doing a few fun 5ks. Last weekend I not only ran my first obstacle race it was also my first time running over 10miles. I decided to bring your positivity and cheered on the volunteers during the Barber Beast on the Bay in Erie. Keep sharing your adventures and positivity!

[@135john135]

Thanks Ryan your channel is one of most positive and entertaining on KZbin, keeping going man you are awesome.

[@berkheimer1]

Thanks for the light you bring to our world. ❤

[@Yaketyyak21]

Hey man,that took a lot of courage,well done you sir..👏👏👏

[@MrON3uP]

Man you are a boss! Way to go! You sir are such a badass.

[@bjf10]

Congratulations and well done!

[@nickd8289]

Great video ! Your really captured the struggle. Your pacers were amazing ! Amelia and the guy at the end. Beat last years time, next year will be even bet

[@robynbiren8421]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing the more challenging mental/physical side of ultra running!! I can’t tell you how many times I go for a ride on that struggle bus during my races, but I have faith I will eventually get off. You had 2 amazing pacers to get you through your journey and you finished like a champ!! Congratulations and way to go! I love your videos. Keep on running, my friend.

[@louisahadley7082]

Well done Ryan. That was so inspiring. Your video was really helpful to me. I have been feeling really depressed lately. It was just what I needed. Thank you. And great to see Amelia again. She's a champ!

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Ryan: Congrats on a job well done. We are all so proud of you. Thanks for taking us along. Enjoy your recovery. Thank you.

[@dp620]

that first half felt so hard for you but the 37:00 min mark running through the Aspen pass with Amelia .. that felt like the seminal moment when it changed for you . The end of the run with Scott with the ending music was magic... I am amazed how you are so brave to let all the world see and feel the beating of your heart.. Congrats on awesome race

[@jason-white]

I had to wipe a tear ot two at that ending. What an incredible accomplishment. Good on you, keep it up and #getouthere

[@lanyouree8532]

My daughter just ran her first 50 mile race yesterday in Steamboats Run Rabbit Run. Coming in 52nd overall and 5th in her category which made me extremely proud. I know the determination and training it takes and you are the perfect example of what it takes to do great things. I only talked to my daughter briefly after the race but am excited to hear her story but she is already talking about the next challenge. Thanks for sharing and providing such inspiration. She did say her favorite part was all the conversations she had on the trail..

[@duzer]

That's awesome! Run Rabbit seems like a very tough course, she rocked it!

[@jacksonbangs6603]

As the saying goes, "dare to struggle, dare to win"! You got this Ryan!!

[@kristiwiley8413]

Youre amazing! And I knew when I saw Amelia with you in last year's Leadville that magic was gonna happen!! So glad for you two. ❤

[@rogineribal956]

This is an inspiration, Duze! Im having my first trail marathon tomorrow, and im gonna be thinking about this video while I run my way through.

[@catslaybaugh33]

I've never heard of this before, but you kept on trucking along no matter how down you were feeling. You are such an inspiration to watch Ryan and I enjoy watching your running adventures! ☺️👟 I love too that that's how you met Amelia. She was running by your side and that turned into something beautiful in the end. 🥰

[@BBB_Adventures]

Super inspiring Ryan. So impressive how you worked through the tough parts and so awesome to watch Amelia help and coach you to a positive mental space. I can't imagine running 100 miles. Nice job!