Leadville 100 Mile Ultra Marathon 2011, 4th Place in

[@animaginaryboy_]

I love what you do Mike! This year I was inspired to buy a bamboo bike and bike 11 miles to school. Yesterday I watched the video of you running 15 miles to work. NOW I plan on not only biking to school but also running:)) Thank you so much for you inspiration! You are the perfect example of what 100% fruits and veggies can do!

[@shashalaoshi]

i love what you are doing Micheal!! You give me so much inspiration to be fruitarian and to keep up with my running goals. You are a rock man!!! Don't stop making the videos!! I check back every few months to see what is new. THANKS!

[@ultraliferunning6102]

After watching Mike's videos over the past 2 years, he has inspired me run great distances. I have ran in 5 ultras, 3 marathons, and 3 halfs over the past 2 years. I have also adopted a vegan diet...hopefully switching to fruitarian at some point. Thanks for the inspiration and words of wisdom!!!

[@1vegan]

Love what you do, and your mom! Ran my first 50k a week ago, vegan for three years, and feeling awesome at 53 years young! You rock!

[@thenobleandmightybeaver4411]

Thanks for posting this video. I have made some significant changes in my lifestyle over the last few months and am starting to train for a trail 20Km. I am feeling good and watching the ultra stuff is super inspiring.

[@taebaek]

You are a great inspiration to me. I am mostly raw and a runner. PLEASE keep up your videos and great work, I have come a long way and people like you have saved my life, if it was not for raw foods and exercise I might not still be here. You don't know how many people you are helping. God is working through you to touch many people, Thank you for your message and example of how to live a fulfilling life. Peace be with you Brother Michael!

[@positvelydivorced]

I love this video. You are beyond inspirational. Your mom totally rocks! You couldn't do this without the MASSIVE support that you are getting. This video is really moving. My husband is a marathoner and his one friend is an Ultra runner...they all require support. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming!

[@AustinBarnestl319]

Dude you rock! I couldn't imagine running 100 miles at sea level let alone 10000ft up a mountain! Inspirational. I think that's the word that sums you up to people like me. I hope you keep your enthusiasm and love of running for the rest of your life. I intend to :-)

[@smcphotographer]

i used to be in a wheel chair after a climbing accident 10 years ago and now ive run numerous marathons and 2 ULTRA marathons (52minles) and im aiming for a 100miler in 2013. NEVER STOP FIGHTING TILL THE FIGHT IS DONE!! great video great person great passion!

[@annipoolobster]

You are incredibly inspiring! I have read many stories about Leadville but this is the first video I have seen. Keep rocking it!

[@lmgpharm]

Congratulations, and thank you for posting, Michael! Very inspirational!! Your Mom is wonderful support!

[@pikeflyfisherman]

Complete Inspiration. You've given me a lot of food for thought in your videos, think its time I cut down on the meat consumption and up the fruit and veg intake. Keep running bro and keep posting these videos, you are inspiring a lot of people !

[@rawvegan35]

Great video Mike, it is great to show all the newbies what can be done. Your mom is so cute and funny. I would love to see that race one day.

[@hodgins]

Great video. love the interaction between you and your mom. love your passion, thanks for the inspiration..can`t stop watching these videos

[@dizzypratt5472]

Big respect to you! Just come across your videos (through watching benefits of running vids) and find your style so inspiring.

[@scooby14jb]

Great video Mike! Someday i hope to be running in Leadville and this video inspired me even more. You rock man!

[@surferray69]

This is an awesome video Michael.Your mom is great too.I seen you at the fruit fest but you seemed busy so I didn't want to bother you.You also selected a great group of speakers for the fest.Everyone there including the guests are truly inspiring to be around.

[@figofan1]

your mum is so much fun! keep it going man, great inspiration for us all!!!

[@p1675]

Truly inspirational man! The Icing on the cake was that you played my favorite, Hard Sun in the background. Gave me an adrenaline rush. Thanks for sharing. SO COOL!

[@n6qqm]

Mike I love watching your videos. It just goes to show how much power you have when you eat the right food. I have a folder just with your videos in it. Just keep spreading the word about how your eating and running. We are out here watching. I am not total fruit yet, But I am working on it. Keep posting and Winning. Doug in Calif...

[@0wenfox]

please keep them coming Michael. ive been watiing for many months after watching all of your other videos in really quick succession that u had available! i LOVE ur videos. they're the best produced videos - like mini films - on youtube that i know of, that im subbed to! keep enjoying life, much love and joy to u, Owen :)

[@louandbarb]

You are so inspirational Michael! Thank you for sharing!

[@pinetree909]

Your vids have been very inspirational to me. Hilarious bit at the end with your Mom. Hope you will post more often!

[@lesstriders]

Keep spreading the word and making these inspirational video's...! Thanks from Colorado

[@mayfranz700]

you're amazing Michael! your lifestyle is great very inspirational. im happy 4 u. thank you for sharing your journey. your mom is so sweet and fun. bless you!!!

[@earthbodyhi]

Great video. It is inspiring to see how passionate you are about what you love to do. Some may say its crazy, I think we know better than that. You do what you love and you do it to the best of your ability. You are living.

[@masta12ful]

you are an inspiration Michael....Thank you....All the best

[@SebastianTrii]

Becouse of you I had some apples yesterday and went running 10k in the rain haha I came back all soaked but had a great time! Evry time i watch your videos i want to go and run, keep it up!!!

[@horsesshotatdawn]

I must say I am impressed by yout ethos -I respect that you really live and own your life to the maximum. I am starting running ultra, I am a multi-marathon runner, I do however eat a largely Pescatarian diet -I think it will suit me just fine. :-)

[@themattburns]

Dood, you are seriously my inspiration to eat without animal products and lead a healthy lifestyle. seeing you so happy after running 100 miles makes me aspire to be like you. Thanks for sharing

[@JamesCarmichael]

For a 34 year old this is truly incredible. I'm on the path of raw foods too, but i personally choose to eat more wild foods like dandelions than fruit.. High quality fruits are quite expensive where I live, but I do try to get some. I eat mainly weeds, sea weeds, veg, fruit, mushrooms, herbs and some nuts and seeds. I love it!

[@cooldeesir]

Wow, I loved the video. Great job on the race. Great job on making this video. I love your relationship also with your mother. Keep it up.

[@DiannePritchett]

Love your videos and your Mom is adorable! Keep on sharing your a great inspiration to us all. :))

[@tripleMmagic]

Great Video by the way! Your videos are always fun and inspirational.

[@surfbum188]

Truly an inspiration Mike! Much love!

[@GoRodent]

Mike...so glad your putting up videos again.

[@McBirdy89]

Great inspirational story you are living and sharing. Keep up the great work.

[@jeremysnowdenz]

Tremendous fitness man. I like your style and way of life. Good stuff and great job!

[@TheRawTeen]

Awesome vid! Great to see you doing so well with your ultras, keep it up!

[@runninghighco7829]

Gonna run lt100 in aug, first ultra..but putting the work in. The for the inspiration, been changing my diet because of you

[@1easyflow]

Michael...You are amazing! You are a beacon of Light..a vanguard of human potential. You keep right on following your heart for the heart knows all. Fruits & vegetables are it, without any shadow of a doubt. We are energy beings & it is all about the natural high Energy Yeah! Love you and your family for your courage & autenticity. Your Mom is way cool! :)

[@2012goodjoke]

This is awesome man! I want to run the Leadville 100 in the near future.

[@kimkranz9764]

This video is great, love the mom aspect. I would totally be a crew member for my children if they did something like this!

[@lagaman11]

Just Incredible! WAY TO GO!

[@GabyBRR]

Thank you so much for sharing Michael, Super inspiring and fun! I believe in you

[@TransitionRadioShow]

You are the greatest and an inspiration.

[@TheJojozlo]

Very moving and inspiring!

[@orirune3079]

"No sign of rain!" she says. Next scene, pouring rain. Thanks, Omomma

[@runningbroscience1534]

Comeback Michael, we need to hear from you, you set us on fire

[@aceconfetti]

Your mom is so precious

[@KristinaAda]

I want to Thank You from all my heart...

[@BurnTheSofa]

The day will come when Arnstein and DurianRider and Dr. Doug the Great and others will be recognized for having pioneered an amazing movement. I'm glad we can be a part of it now.

[@johanagstamrawvegan]

FANSTASTIC. You are an inspiration, as always mate :)

[@MsAbenaki]

You are seriously totally awesome and inspiring.

[@hawaiiIivin]

love the parts when ur solo talkin in the woods about how u feel man. we can all connect to those raw emotions. looking forward to more in depth documentaries filmed by yourself in the future. real n raw baby keep it that way whatdya say huh

[@ecology1st]

Great clip. Thanks for putting this together.

[@victorbigdipper]

fan friggintastic...you got me to tear up a bit, and lot chariots of fire-that was my favorite movie in 4th grade...lol

[@JakubBogusawskiPL]

Very inspiring, thanks man!! :)) I wish you all the best!

[@tigergreg8]

This video was very inspiring, You Mom is AWEsome. What a great lady, She was so honest in the video too, and I appreciate that. Let her have some hummus, hehe.

[@allaryick]

amazing. what an inspiration! thank you for sharing this with the world :)

[@Loolytoo]

Thank you :) "I want to experience life at an ultra level" My sentiments exactly :)

[@DauntlessDiva]

LOVE it!! You're living my dream!!

[@RobEC1981]

What kind of shoes are you running in for asphalt marathons? I'm using Merrill Barefoots for training and form development, but I feel like the longer I run in them, the worse my feet feel. I'm thinking a little cushion may be in order, as these shoes are very minimalistic.

[@MadieAndNatesPlayTime]

you are incredible, keep inspiring us all to be better :)

[@theaman20091]

Great video man. I really enjoyed it. It makes me want to eat healthier and run further.

[@joannenardoni17]

I love these videos, I love your family.

[@WholeFuture]

Mike, awesome race recap. Your mom is just like mine "You eat too much fruit, all that sugar, how about some hummus or some lentil soup?" LOL, same exact thing man. Great job on getting 4th. Here's to you winning the whole thing next year!

[@JasonMichaelKotarski]

lol, she has a point! She's been around longer than you. Great job on Leadville!

[@rwiebster]

Hey Fruitarian! Great video, very inspiring, keep it up!

[@mcscotty325]

Best video yet, Michael.

[@TheKiwiRunning]

the last minute is classic... love it.

[@visualvirtue9640]

That lady not letting you run through the tape like you deserved should be fired! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@btcarrin]

How many miles a week did you put in for this? Can you find many spots to camp in Leadville like you did?

[@ashleysmith7517]

i teared up this whole video. so inspiring:)

[@timteacher2534]

Great example, thanks Mike.

[@harmonyvegan]

Great video, so inspiring! And your mum seems awesome :-)

[@thomasR1000]

what a superb inspiration! I will do my first mara in may

[@wingchunming]

Your my hero! Mike, I can run for an hour and im almost 30. Do you have any advice for someone wanting to run marathons? how to train for them etc

[@bigbruce70]

Your Awesome Michael,keep doing what your doing brother love your stuff!!!

[@Pepsimaximo1]

just wondering, do you eat like loads of food? id imagine youd have to if you're running like that

[@fastfilly07]

how long did you acclimate before the race? This is a bucket list race for me but the altitude would be rough!

[@MathManXC]

I thought they gave out belt buckles? Or do they do medals to the topX runners?

[@jammatoonarmy]

so inspirational. truly epic

[@charlie9ak]

Fantastic. Do you have an Israeli salad recipe to post?

[@fenderperry]

Great run. Great experience. Good job!

[@cobeetrice]

You Rock Dude. Love from Canada.

[@Shiyoken]

Excellent video Michael! Congratulations on your time, you are the Fruitariman! I believe you are a leading example on how Human/Earth evolution should come to be, and will come to be, for our Physical/Spiritual bodies. Abundance amount of high quality organic wholesome foods for all life on Earth, while respecting each other with unconditional love and tolerance! The Truth is shall set you free! Keep it up dude!

[@dksittingduck]

Awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. My dad is like your mom.... tells me I'm "extreme" for eating raw...

[@PaDutchRunner]

A performance like this at altitude while working a full time, demanding white collar job in Manhattan is the biggest story in ultra right now and really deserves more attention.

[@Peckmsn]

Great Job man! you inspire me!!!!!

[@Kundenwert]

You're so inspiring to me! Keep it up

[@Ironfruit12]

What's your resting heart rate? It's gotta be around 30

[@Freuhase]

Great Michael, realy inspiring!

[@FocusInv7]

Great vid Mike. Kkeep em comin!

[@nc139]

What an incredible video.

[@msmary126]

oh my gosh, I LOVE your mom! She is so cute!!!!

[@randombrandon12]

Love your videos !

[@auntdayskitchen6315]

Moms are the best!

[@kantypadilla]

Greetings, tell me how is training, because I am motivated to do something. He continues to Delane Bro.

[@rzarzarzarza84]

Respect bro! Thank you so much for sharing! :D