IMTUF 100 ultramarathon documentary

The IMTUF 100 mile ultramarathon is the hardest race to date I have ever run. This documentary describes why it is such an incredibly challenging race and deserves every bit of its place as a Hardrock 100 qualifier. It has approximately 22,000 feet of ascent and descent in just over 100 miles. It is a beautiful mountain race in Idaho just north of Boise near McCall.
If you get a chance and feel hard enough you should definitely sign up for this race. It will change your life if you can complete this ultra marathon in less than the 36-hour cutoff.
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[@tywinkalandyk]

Great video! Well done editing

[@spartansurigao]

WOW Great Experienced, watching from Philippines🇵🇭..Thanks Bro..DONE SUBS💪

[@trainspartan4464]

Thank you!

[@mg7096]

I appreciate the effort it took to film this. The last thing I want to do in a 100 is pull out a camera!

[@randytroyer502]

Thanks for views of the supercourse. Congratulations on the finish!

[@RyanA318]

Well done! I live in ID and have paced, crewed, ran, or volunteered all but two years and you captured it well. The only thing I haven't done is finish it! DNF 2014.

[@trainspartan4464]

It is a monster! Any plans for a redemption run?

[@RyanA318]

One day hopefully! I run there every summer. The coolest experience there was pacing the women’s winner the year Ann Trason ran. I got to cruise with Ann and her pacer at mile 65 in the middle of the night trying not to be a nerdy fanboy 😊

[@jeremykeener2882]

Way to go Doc!

[@floorockers]

Great job, well done! And well documented. I love your honesty how you struggle to keep it together. I wish you all the best with next challenges and races to come. Keep up the good work 🙌

[@trainspartan4464]

Thank you so much! I don’t know many people that don’t struggle during an endurance race, or even shorter races for some. We all have different challenges, but we can definitely learn from each other. Do you have any races or adventures coming up this year?

[@floorockers]

@@trainspartan4464 you're completely right that we can learn from each other, that's why I like to watch these videos. And also for motivation 😉. My goal is to run in October my first big ultra by running across the island of Hvar in Croatia. That's approximately 75km. I've done some marathons and I'm ready for the next step 🤗 hopefully I can make this dream come true, because with this covid pandemic the rules and restrictions of entering countries are constantly changing and no ones knows how it will be in the autumn. What's your next challenge/goal/race?

[@UltraDad]

Very impressive man. This race is on my bucket list. I just finished the Mohican 100 in Ohio. Only 15k of gain though. You’re a beast!

[@trainspartan4464]

It’s an awesome race and you should totally do it! Let me know if you do and we can try and meet up. I’ve watched some of your videos and you’ve got some excellent race reports!

[@UltraDad]

@@trainspartan4464 thanks man! We shall see!

[@runhanrunnl]

Braveau - thanx for the inspiration.

[@mr.mueller7704]

The only question I have is-how did you get up from the squat after taking that last photo ☠️ Well done! This is intense and very inspiring!

[@karstenreinhardt1804]

Wonderful report of a 100-miler. Very well narrated and accompanied by the appropriate music. Very good job! Congrats!

[@dylansinclair4116]

Did you go back and finish? I can't find your name to check ultrasignup. Hope you went back or are going back this year. Cheers.

[@richardknowles8653]

And the forest fire smoke just about took me out. Well done! That course is a monster even for the 20 milers.

[@trainspartan4464]

Indeed it is! That smoke was intense and with no moon the night was pitch black. You going back again this year?

[@richardknowles8653]

@@trainspartan4464 Yes, fantastic fall event.

[@tomaskazokas8123]

Congratz!

[@trainspartan4464]

Thanks!

[@danielhilliard3862]

Excellent work

[@trainspartan4464]

Thank you!

[@jasonharvey777]

You EARNED that buckle! Congrats!!

[@prydeofclyde1891]

Nice work, well done. Trained the mind well.

[@trainspartan4464]

I try. It is such a huge part of being able to do well, or even finish an ultra

[@nicolebesler5645]

Thank you so much for documenting and sharing your story! Great job! I love the perseverance and mental toughness you showed.

[@scottapants]

Nice!

[@MihaiGoRunning]

Nice video, dear friend! Well done! 👏Fully watched! 👍

[@trainspartan4464]

Awesome, glad you enjoyed it! It was easier for me to watch and make than my Bryce Canyon video, but if I hadn’t have gotten destroyed by Bryce I may not have been prepared to finish this one.

[@yungthunder2681]

I was considering doing the 50 miler at this race this year, but chose a different race instead. It looks like a great course and a lot of fun, so I'm glad you posted this video. I'll have to check it out some year in the future

[@trainspartan4464]

You should for sure. It’s an awesome race and Jeremy, the RD, runs it really well

[@SeeChadRun]

I can't imagine doing this run, and yet, I can see myself running 100 miles one day! Great video and explanation of the race as you progressed through it! So awesome!!! Beautiful course!

[@trainspartan4464]

If you want an awesome first 100 miler that’s just a fun experience and not too technical the Javelina Jundred is the way to go. It’s got the heat, but is so much fun. It’s a giant costume party/dance rave in the desert! (With a race attached 😂)

[@thelostcompass]

Well Done man!

[@trainspartan4464]

Thank you!

[@AEisenberg911]

Great video and race, dude!

[@trainspartan4464]

Thank you! It is an amazing race

[@mikekiss648]

the music!!! kill me now !!! too loud vs commentary and crap

[@jamestubman2016]

🏃🏿‍♂️👍🏿✊🏿😎 my favorite race of the year

[@lizusedon9237]

Inspiring 🙌🙌

[@30m3]

Well done. Weather conditions really play a huge part in that race.

[@trainspartan4464]

Weather absolutely affects a race of that length and heat for me is especially a killer if I'm not prepared. That's what got me at Bryce Canyon and led to a DNF. Javelina Jundred is another one that can be blazing and is super exposed, but I was really prepared for that one!

[@johndeal8484]

Well done, great video & documentation.

[@trainspartan4464]

Thanks John, I appreciate it 👍

[@johnnygb9201]

What shoes are you wearing? Does anyone know?

[@arcitejack]

You have earned my subscription.

[@trainspartan4464]

I appreciate that. Do you run ultras by chance?

[@arcitejack]

@@trainspartan4464 I do not but I aspire to. I just ran 4 miles and for a 51 year old out of shape guy I’m using guys like you for inspiration.

[@trainspartan4464]

Just 4 years ago I was in your shoes. I hadn’t run more than a couple miles a month in years and a buddy signed up for a marathon and asked me to train with him. My longest previous run was a half marathon over a decade before. I just stuck with it and a year later ran my first 50 K. It just takes patience and determination.

[@jacksmit6474]

What an amazing accomplishment! Well done 👏

[@trainspartan4464]

Thank you so much! Do you have any races coming up this year?

[@miggylobos1]

Nice video, thanks! That was cool how you had the camera inside the fridge near the beginning.

[@trainspartan4464]

Thanks! I try to make the videos interesting to watch ;)

[@kylarschilz]

Looking forward to doing this race. I love the area and hike it every year. Absolutely beautiful

[@trainspartan4464]

It is a stunning, but brutal race. I’m doing it again next weekend!

[@afewmominutes]

Great commentary throughout the race, congrats on grinding it out!

[@jbcrunchy]

Great job on your 100 mile finish. Documenting it was a great move to be able to look back on it. What camera did you use for it? And would you run it again? Thanks

[@trainspartan4464]

Thanks! I used a GoPro Max for most of the shots and my iPhone 11pro max for the rest. I actually am running it again in September. It’s very well organized and an amazing course.

[@jbcrunchy]

@@trainspartan4464 awesome, thanks

[@trainspartan4464]

no problem. Do you have any ultras coming up this year?

[@jbcrunchy]

@@trainspartan4464 I'm looking at the virtual Marine Corps Marathon and virtual 50K with great interest right now. I might pull the trigger on both. Not sure yet. Trying to get back into running shape actually rn.

[@jbcrunchy]

ps, I signed up for the IMTUF last year but backed out bc I was not in shape for it at all. Poor planning.

[@willhogarth9945]

great effort - and another great vid

[@trainspartan4464]

Thanks Will, I appreciate it brother 👊

[@MattD86]

You had me until the pink socks 😂

[@trainspartan4464]

Alright, now hear me out 😂. I picked my pink compression stockings for safety. That way if I got lost I could more easily stand out and flag search and rescue down, or if I got eaten by a bear it would be easier to identify the body as I’m pretty sure I was the only one wearing pink stockings. It was a well thought out plan 👍

[@MattD86]

@@trainspartan4464 wow that actually….makes sense hahaha

[@trainspartan4464]

There is a method to the madness 😈

[@mikekiss648]

oh the drama

[@trainspartan4464]

Out of curiosity have you run any ultras, especially 100 milers?