I WON MY ULTRA! Chasing Leadville 100 - 8 Weeks Out

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[@JustMissAmanda]

Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! Only eight more weeks ago, drop any suggestions + questions below! 🤍

[@aprilrapp1214]

This is amazing! Actually so inspiring for me. I listen to a lot of men who do ultras and to watch a woman is so encouraging. Iv done 3 ultras. 2 50Ks and my first was a 50m in Oregon. Training now for another 50k in Oct. Husband was gone for a year and a half. 3 kids in sports and zero time I finally have a chance to train again. Not feeling super confident but watching this brought it back for me. Thank you and awesome job!

[@TribeOfCooks]

I highly recommend looking into Sally McRae and the Choose Strong community / podcast. She is a professional 100 mile and 200 mile runner and is incredibly inspirational. Her book Choose Strong is also a very good read!

[@sarahmarie_e]

i don't know what it took, but i am so stoked to be finally recommended some badass women runner youtube accounts! You crushed it!!!!!

[@JustMissAmanda]

@@sarahmarie_e yay!!! Thank you so much 🤍

[@alexserna25]

You are absolutely right! Pretty girls/feminine girls can compete in sport and be great at them. Take Jessica Hull, Australian runner, who just broke the 2,000 meter world record and Faith Kipyegon, Kenyan runner, who holds the mile world record. Those are two beautiful women out of the many who are incredible and representing the long distance running scene.

[@JustMissAmanda]

Very freaking cool!! PGRT!!! 🤍🏔️

[@AlwaysServing]

Yes! We need to protect women in any sport and always :)

[@FeralFeminine]

Not me tearing up! Congrats on your win and having such a lovely message to gals young and experienced!

[@JustMissAmanda]

Aww that makes me so happy. I can’t imagine what my life would’ve been like without sports 🤍

[@willisnjim]

Such an important message about women in sports and the world. Big respect

[@ronaldoforbes6979]

KZbin randomly recommended this video, and I’m glad it did for various reasons. Last year I did my first 10K road race, and then my first 5K night trail race which were super fun. This year I have been contemplating doing a half or full road marathon, and maybe a half marathon trail race, so your video popping up was timely and helpful. I appreciate all the tips and learnings you mentioned, but particularly, being dad to two daughters, I appreciated the interaction you had with the mom, her comments, and your personal connection to what she said to her girls. My wife and I are working to inspire our girls to do tough things every day, not be cause they must, but because they can. Keep inspiring, and go rock that Leadville 100!

[@justinofboulder]

YT "randomly" brought me here. Congratulations and good luck with Leadville! 3x finisher, and the biggest factor is the median Altitude and it's effects on the body over the course of the day. Also the course starting out downhill (when you are feeling fresh and excited) can lead to running too fast early on and really paying for it on the return. My best year (17th place) I focused on holding back as much as possible in the first half, (Winfield I was in 68th place). I would agree with your thoughts about aid station efficiency, spending as little time as you can there can definitely add up over the day. Activated charcoal can be a life saver, and is always worth keeping some in your pack. Have fun and enjoy the adventure!

[@soilgrasswaterair]

Thank you for sharing this video! It was so interesting to hear how you managed to do this challenge which took so much of your time to prepare for and execute. It’s really important to see people set goals and see them through. That’s a winner mindset you have there for sure, which is so impressive to push yourself even those days you have other things you might rather do. Such a sweet dog btw❤

[@JustMissAmanda]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you!!

[@bretstevens262]

Awesome job Amanda! You are going to do great Leadville! It's a tough race, but your attitude, determination, and strength, you can have an awesome day in Leadville!

[@JustMissAmanda]

Aww thank you so soo much. I appreciate you!! ❤

[@ReactiveDogDiaries]

This is how legends are made, this attitude is perfect I can feel the spirit 🎉🎉🎉 congratulations!

[@j_mero20]

Heck Amanda, you killed it! I was running the 30k at that same event. Saw you at the aid station, you were flying!

[@RichardThomas-db2pw]

That's a cool, lowkey, home grown Ultra!! Love those!! Thanks for posting this!! Congrats and be Leadville Strong!!

[@lowalita]

How have you only got 5k followers. This is so inspirational. Also super practical advice around nutrition on long runs. Pretty girls can kick ass 😎😎😎❤❤❤

[@Kelly_Ben]

Up to 10k a month later! ❤

[@taylormaloney2621]

Great job!! Watched this while training for the NYC marathon. You are an inspiration! I’m 30 also and have dealt with open heart surgery, etc. Keep getting it! I live close to Leadville, it would be fun to watch!

[@LuNa4Death]

1st female overall is such a great feeling!! 🎉🎉🎉 If it's the race I'm thinking of, my friend Shane finished a bit ahead of you in 6th overall for it, said the cloudcover was a nice respite when it was overhead.

[@LuNa4Death]

Now excuse me while I binge your whole channel for motivation to get my run in today with a heat warning in effect! 😂

[@spickandspanhomeorganising2836]

Amazing result!!!! I started running this year and managed my first 30k this morning. Videos like yours are inspiring and motivating. Thank you!!!!!

[@daisy871116]

I subscribed after 30 seconds, what an inspiration

[@derekthompson9136]

Great story and a great message for young women

[@ericdewaard1654]

Hi Amanda, congrats with your first place! Be careful with leaving your poles at the aid station. A lot of races will disqualify you when you do not finish with them if you started with them.

[@sarah73836]

Nothing better than a little girl telling you you’re pretty 🥹 You’re setting a great example for them!

[@JustMissAmanda]

So true!!! Aww thank you so much! 🥹 pretty girls run too 🫶🏽

[@UmdogTR]

@@JustMissAmandayou think you’re pretty? A little full of it aren’t you?

[@irismatos5909]

🥲

[@soilgrasswaterair]

Sure, but why are little girls taugh that the most important thing in life is what they look like and what other girls/women looks like? I mean do you hear little boys being encouraged to tell men that they are pretty? I’m Scandinavian and here we applaud people for accomplishments and not just looks (especially children are taught here to focus on academia, sports and music and such- not puttng their worth in their and others’ physical appearance). I know the pretty comment is meant as a compliment, but is it really if we think about it?! What it puts women and girls through to keep that up, in order to get that acknowledment from others. If girls/women aren’t deemed pretty/beautiful are they then less worthy and what does that do to those who aren’t told they are while hearing others are? It has a toxicity to it, since it also holds the judgment of sorting in a bunch of girls/women/people as not pretty/beautiful Guess this heads into gender studies, but it’s important to think about the words we use and why we give it worth and why we should rank people by physical appearance in hopes of making them happy or not. Plus why does it make anyone happy to notice what others look like?

[@calrey]

​@@soilgrasswaterair​ exactly this!! I think some people are just raised very old-fashioned with little exposure to other ways of life. They essentially live in bubbles. So they end up putting a higher value on how pretty a woman is than if they are intelligent, strong, talented, etc. They've grown up in a really dated environment where women's faces and bodies are viewed more like trophies or objects, unfortunately, and neglect women/girls as whole human beings. I grew up in a similar very limiting environment and it takes a lot of effort/unlearning to detach from that mentality.

[@tiffanybrantley23]

Loved this video! I had been saving it for a few days so I could just really watch, listen and enjoy! Great execution of all points. I was smiling through the entire video-so happy for your win and especially for coming in under your time goal!

[@TribeOfCooks]

Nice work Amanda!! Hard work pays off 👊🏼

[@sunshine6616love]

I just found your channel and this was so cool/fun to watch! And I loved the part about the little girls and being athletic + feminine 🥺 you're awesome! And inspiring me to get back into running! Thank you 💕

[@christopherkeating2984]

Just found this channel, such a positive attitude and awesome demeanor. Subscribed and looking forward to more content 😊congratulations on your win.

[@JustMissAmanda]

Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for being here 🤍

[@willisnjim]

Really looking forward to the rest of ur Leadville journey. Got a marathon in 2 months and ur inspiring me to put in some miles!! 👌🏾🙌🏾

[@agoodlittlewitch]

I love your energy! Congratulations on first place! You’re awesome!

[@zachlewis8262]

You’re a freaking BADASS! Way to go.

[@spatiobrevi]

I love what you said about women in sports! So true and needed to hear that! Subbed :)

[@prettyneatperformance]

This series makes my Mondays so much better! EIGHT. WEEKS. Crazy!!

[@myheroskryptonite]

Just found this video and channel! I have been curious about the leadville 100 since reading Born to Run. I'm excited to see your future videos and good luck! You did an awesome job:) Pretty girls can run too!

[@Russellditsworth332]

Congrats! Great prep for Leadville - good luck, 1 month to go!! 👊

[@drbleachers]

Congratulations! Also, this was well done and enjoyable to watch all the way through.

[@clarepinter7672]

Awesome video! I am a woman in law enforcement so I love what you said about being feminine in a male dominated field.

[@Coachpatrice]

Yesss 🎉congratulations! Such an inspiration 😍

[@lindseynolan6066]

You inspire me!! So proud of you 👏

[@shawnvsshawn3573]

Strong work! Really enjoyed the reflection portion and the insight.

[@davidsturgeon7511]

Great job! If the race is in KM it would be helpful if when you referred to your times if they were in KM/Hr. Good Luck at Leadville!

[@JustMissAmanda]

Totally understand where you’re coming from!! I’m so used to metric - but this race was measured as a 50k, so I can see how that could be clarified better!! Thank you!

[@Isnack96]

Awesome job Amanda! Just did my first road 50km for charity and your trail time was only an hour slower! 😵You are amazing, keep it up!

[@bradphenix]

Congratulations! Love this.

[@amandaperri5962]

Big Congrats!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-dj8gi9ty2i]

Amanda, great attitude and what a great achievement. 🙂💪🌟

[@eliseott]

Sub 6!! Amazing!!! Immediately subscribed ❤

[@keolatage]

Awesome recap! Great to see some of the race from your POV. Props to Brennik on a killer edit

[@Sully_one]

Really enjoyed that you went through what could go better and what was done right and what needed more work Impressed with the result, you did great, love the vibes🤘

[@JustMissAmanda]

Thank you for the feedback!!! we can always improve no matter the result! 👏🏽

[@amandagraae2109]

You really are such a huge inspiration for me❤

[@areflux]

You did not mention the llamas!!! hehehe

[@JustMissAmanda]

Hahahah so silly! They were a fun thing to see on trail for sure!

[@Kelly_Ben]

Congratulations! And then telling your guy "Good job" on his training run, after you killed your race! 😂❤ All the focus on your looks and femininity seems so odd to me, though... I admire you for your strength, focus, determination, and talent... I truly don't care what you look like. Courtney is a huge inspiration to women AND men, out there with other kick butt ladies proving that women compete on a much more equal field with men in ultras over 100 miles... and she does it with zero cares given to her appearance. Let's focus on what we can do as women, not what we look like doing it. You are an awesome bad@ss, and I'm more excited about your top 10 finish overall than the first place female finish! 🎉🎉 I know this sounds negative, but I loved your video, and I'm glad I found your channel. Subscribed. Good luck this weekend!!

[@sammy_lu552]

Congratulations! I just found your channel and am looking forward to seeing your journey to Leadville and beyond.

[@JustMissAmanda]

Thank you so so much for being here!! I appreciate you!

[@RodneySmallcanyon-fq8iz]

Good job!!! Thank you for sharing it’s very inspirational

[@Courtney.C.Coskun]

Amazing job! Especially so last min. Way to get that sub 6 hr! Good luck at Leadville!

[@mireyavictoria2182]

13:00 "I heard there was a woman out there... lost... wondering around." "Hmm. Do we know what I placed?" The amount of concern for that lost woman is touching. 😅

[@jennalexisko]

Good job girl, very inspiring !!

[@JustMissAmanda]

Thank you so much!!

[@Jenniferfain]

Congrats Amanda!! Love watching you crush it!

[@EvieVanWyk]

This is so inspiring. I too played on a boy team. Thank you!

[@iamnkosanasikala]

You’re going to make me turn into Goggins😈

[@JustMissAmanda]

HECK YA! Go get after it 👏🏽

[@sharlenethreasefitness2722]

Congratulations 🥳

[@go_kybo163]

Congrats, amazing performance out there👏🏼

[@romascopa8461]

I just started running like a month ago and up to a 1/4 marathon @40yo now. Tough w/ late stage lyme from the pain, but pretty fun. I gotta figure out the socks on longer distances. I feel like your traditional wholesale club puma socks aren't cutting it.

[@Mandajo7]

awesome ❤

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Very inspirational video. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@Mamaforher]

Thank you KZbin for putting this beautiful, strong, Christian woman in my feed! Great job sis!

[@shokot3546]

I notice you don't wear any head gear. How do you manage sweat dripping intp your eyes for a long run? I get annoyed when sweat plus sunscreen stings my eyes!! 😅

[@RunningAlive]

Impressive run. A result you earned!

[@kasey.chevalierfit]

Let's go Amanda! You're a beast

[@JustMissAmanda]

Thank you SO MUCH Kasey 🤍

[@vane_beatriz]

“Pretty girls can too!” That’s yours!

[@Jenniferurbansociety]

So proud of you ❤❤

[@CouplesLite]

Great effort and achievement.

[@laurajasmijn483]

Pretty girls can run too 🥺🥺 that's adorable

[@srl0003]

Heck yeah! 💪💪

[@nataliakacmarova7211]

Congrats! ❤️

[@JustMissAmanda]

Thank you so so much 🫶🏽

[@jamesthomas5534]

You won your first ultral. That what up.

[@LionessHiker]

Congratulations!

[@TheHurricaneOBrien]

Wooo!!! 🎉 🥇

[@JustMissAmanda]

Thank youuu 🤍😊

[@YasminPixton]

Girl i run in Utah too and love trail. How is ur hair not wet from sweat? Well done!! Hopefully I get to see you in one of the races

[@eduardherak8599]

Beautiful video super relax 🏃‍♀️💪🏽❤️🌺🌹🌸👍👍👍

[@hollyannm2945]

PROTECT WOMEN SPORTS!!

[@JustMissAmanda]

yes ma'am :)

[@Campzzyzx]

Powerline! Enjoy

[@ln11-]

You are amazing!!!

[@tbarker41]

Love your journey, super motivating. What watch are you wearing?

[@janicalashayyoga]

Great job 🫰🏾

[@OliviaRay-nr1ju]

What these shorts like for running?? I feel my legs/ ass are too big hahahah

[@ziaakbar2535]

I truly love you so much ❤😊

[@chrisd.5676]

Can you drop a list of some of these State Parks you run in?

[@thenextrace]

Wicked!! Grats on the win. What do you use to plan your training? Would be honoured if you would try out our platform and give us some feedback 🥰

[@nancyorona8642]

Congratulations. I would like to know the brand of your hydration vest because I do not recognize the brand symbol. Thank you and I wish you a great succes on your next events.

[@ancientpathsoul]

How do you prevent chaffing?

[@ziaakbar2535]

You are truly gorgeous ❤😊

[@JustMissAmanda]

Oh thank you!

[@willisnjim]

Think yr running yr ultra at my 5km pace 😂🤜🏾🙌🏾

[@sheenaj3951]

Do you have a video telling your favorite shoes and clothing for trail running?

[@kaisegrud]

Great work! But are we not going to talk about the llamas 10:24

[@aliciadurette1312]

Why are we not talking about the llama?? Haha

[@davidsantillanes3139]

Congrats! What military branch were you in? I'm a veteran too, God bless!

[@gerrykay1482]

What race was this ??

[@ziaakbar2535]

I love you so much I wanna hug you ❤😊

[@ma_niz]

You’re so cool ❤

[@JustMissAmanda]

Thank you so much 🥹👏🏽

[@nokap1696]

New here Are you still in the service?? Great job!!

[@jak2me]

Sort of an anticlimactic finish especially with you coming in first

[@avamcgraw1490]

What brand is your hydration backpack

[@janinedavison4664]

Ultraspire bronco race vest