My First 100 Mile Ultra! (23k Vert) // UTE 100, La Sal Mountains, Moab, UT

[@SeeChadRun]

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[@Joey84567]

Great job! I ran it this year too. Also my first 100. I got bad achilles tendon issues on mile 60, thanks to my footwear, which slowed me down a lot. Finished 15 minutes before the cutoff.

[@SeeChadRun]

Regardless of when you finished, that's still an amazing accomplishment! Huge congrats!!! With the blisters that formed underneath the balls of my feet, I found it very difficult to run the downhill sections during the last 25 miles. Sorry to hear that you had some major footwear issues as well. Way to persevere!

[@chad.haggerty]

30:30 - the best moment of any 100 mile video. When your wife hugged you, the emotion was so clear. Thank you for sharing that. Honestly not sure how you weren’t crying since I had tears in my eyes! 😁 Love the video, Chad. You are such a hero! Truly appreciate you and your energy. My mantra from now on will be a quote from this video: “Tomorrow I won’t regret not finishing.”

[@SeeChadRun]

I nearly had tears in my eyes a few times at that moment and aid station. Really contemplated to drop but I'm so happy I didn't! Such a huge accomplishment that's hard to put into words and describe to others, I'm happy that I could share a part of that journey in this video. As always, thank you so much for your kind words!

[@crystalsacinocarroll]

Was coming to say the same thing. 30:30 is what I sent to my person saying thank you. Bawling to her plea to remind you what the past and future you wanted her to say in that moment. Thanks for sharing.

[@traildawg4242]

Great run and finish! Congrats on never stopping and finishing strong! Thanks for sharing

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you! Definitely was a difficult race but I'm so happy that I did it. I appreciate your support!

[@runningwithsimon]

Congratulations Chad ! What an adventure and interesting course. Reminds me a bit of a mix between Zion ultras and Tushar - really cool! And that first sunrise (or sunset, can't recall) wow! Hope you are recovering well!

[@SeeChadRun]

Appreciate you watching the video! It was a pretty incredible journey for sure. I'm recovering quite well. My legs have never gotten very sore and my feet are recovering (first time really getting blisters during a race).

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Congrats dude! Epic! Great film! Funny, I ran my last 100 in that same Path Projects shirt. It's a perfect layer!

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you so much! Yah, that Wadi LS hoodie is great. I enjoy wearing it even when I'm not running. Really appreciate you watching the video as well!

[@tnan123]

What beautiful views! Thanks for sharing the race experience. Congrats on your race and the terrific support from your whole family. Very inspiring!

[@SeeChadRun]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and it was my pleasure to share the experience. Words can't describe the experience so hopefully the video does better 🙂 Thanks for giving it a watch!

[@markg99]

You picked a serious race for your first 100. Fantastic performance, Chad. You looked ready to drop before the end. Well done for powering through 💪🏃‍♂️

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you my friend! I thought about dropping but my family rallied around me and I'm so happy that I kept going. I even ran a couple miles and a few sections here and there during the last 10 miles!

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

The work you put to make it done, wow!! So good you got to see the family to add the extra boost and motivation to get you until the finish line. Amazing scenery. Congrats Chad!

[@SeeChadRun]

I appreciate it! It was so good to have and see the family there. It was fun to see how excited the kids were to see me at various aid stations and to have my wife support me the way that she did makes her a superhero. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@danalbertson8096]

Strong work!

[@gastonmarin2107]

Great experience, with all your family, very lovely. Congrats!

[@SeeChadRun]

It was so awesome to have my family there and to see them throughout the course and at the finish line! Thanks for watching the video!

[@thestretchdoc]

Congrats Chad. Great job on this tough man ultra and your first! Also great video coverage!!

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. It really is a pretty amazing (and tough) course.

[@ianlowe4126]

Outstanding Chad congratulations man you should be proud of yourself. Nice to meet your family too. Enjoy the rest now!! Ian 🇬🇧

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you Ian! I'm super proud of this accomplishment and already wondering what the next 100 mile race will be.

[@PatrickMartin-lw7tu]

Congrats on your first 100! A well earned buckle.

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you! I'm super proud of the accomplishment. I appreciate you for watching the video!

[@andrewdelprete]

Fantastic job man!!! What a wild first 100mi, I couldn’t imagine! Also Revenant does such a great job administering these. Jordan is such a cool guy.

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you! Jordan is great 👍 And what an epic first 100 miler for sure. Thanks for watching the video!

[@adamfederer1731]

Holy smokes what a great effort and what an incredible accomplishment. The views and colors are beyond incredible!!!!

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you Adam! It was a difficult race but truly incredible! I'm already wondering what my next 100 miler will be 😆

[@MegaTightMike]

Fantastic Chad!!!!! All the best from Wales.

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you my friend!

[@tbromedia]

Absolutely beautiful area!! Course looks amazing and awesome video!!! Way to go Chad!!!

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you Taylor! I appreciate the course and its beauty more because of the struggle and the triumph. As always, I appreciate you watching my videos!

[@walterhogie]

Congratulations on getting your first 100 done! It looked like a tough but beautiful course!

[@SeeChadRun]

It certainly was tough but also beautiful! A wonderful experience amongst difficulties and triumphs.

[@troymorgan4955]

Great vid and effort. Fantastic scenery as well

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you Troy!

[@brookeseguin289]

Great job! The video really shows the beauty of this course. You were always so upbeat even when you hit your lows. It's very inspiring to watch. My husband and I ran this course but did the 50 miles. It was our first and oddly won't be the last! It truly was the hardest thing I've done. Again, congratulations, you did amazing !!!

[@SeeChadRun]

Appreciate the comment! Congratulations on your 50 miler as well! That's pretty awesome! And even more special that you and your husband ran it. Did you stick together the entire time? This was my first but not last 100 miler!

[@brookeseguin289]

@SeeChadRun yes my husband and I ran it together ! Coming from Wisconsin, I was a tad nervous with how I was going to do with the elevation gain... but overall, we finished midpack... I set a goal, and that was to survive the UTE 50... so we did that... I kept telling myself why would I ever do this again... here I am now thinking it might be fun to do another one... but again, congrats! Your video was amazing!

[@hibiru6868]

Congrats Chad! That’s an epic accomplishment, especially with that much vert in your first 100. The fact that your brother ran an ultra just to help you is pretty epic too. It looked like a beautiful course. I’d love to run out there some time, just not for that far 😁

[@SeeChadRun]

It was absolutely beautiful! And yes, so amazing of my brother to run so many miles with me and also to have the support of my family at a couple aid stations. They really helped lift my spirits. Appreciate you watching the video and for the comment and support!

[@journeyrunning]

Hey Chad this was an awesome video! Loved how much of the La Sals you caught on camera and it made me realize how little of the area I've seen. Definitely moving this race up on my to do list. Also, congrats again on your race! It's been fun following your progress :)

[@SeeChadRun]

It was amazing and difficult! I'd also do it again! Haha

[@rundavidrun76]

Just sat down to watch. What a great run! Congratulations on persevering and completing your first 100! It was fun seeing your family out there supporting you and giving you a boost when you needed it. The spectacular views had to have helped a bit. You continue to be an inspiration to many. I’m honored to have shared some trail time with you as you prepared for this race. Now wear that buckle and flaunt it when you can because you earned it! Well done!

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you David! It was uplifting to have my family out there.

[@afewmominutes]

Great job Chad! Tough one for your first hundred, way to push through and get it done. Scenery looks amazing!

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you! A tough race with absolutely beautiful scenery. I'm glad this one was my first despite its difficulties. Appreciate you for watching the video!

[@joseduran575]

Congratulations!!

[@SeeChadRun]

Yeah! Thank you so much!!

[@joseduran575]

@@SeeChadRun You're welcome, champ! 👍

[@jbrunsaz4610]

I was finally able to watch this video- CONGRATS Chad!!! That looks like a brutal race to tackle for your first hundred miler, and you crushed it. Loved how you were able to push through the lows to get it done and finish so strong. Congrats again!

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you so much Jason! It makes me happy that you watched the video. Like you said, it was a brutal race and yet a large part of me says I would totally do it again. Already thinking about my next 100 miler 😁

[@jbrunsaz4610]

@@SeeChadRun 34:48 "based on how hard this was, maybe my last" 😂

[@SeeChadRun]

That was funny 🤣

[@bravokilobravo8780]

Amazing! I came to the race this year to get some exposure to what a 100 miler looks like and I'm so impressed with your accomplishment here. I'm planning on finishing it next year!

[@SeeChadRun]

That's amazing and I hope you crush it! Thanks for checking out the video too.

[@madelinegreen3128]

Congratulations!! Didn't see you out there but it was my first 100 as well. Absolutely incredible course!

[@SeeChadRun]

Congrats 🎉 What an epic and difficult course!

[@gregbird6114]

Way to power through!

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you!

[@MikeRediker]

Just watched, fantastic job! That looks like a beautiful but challenging course. Great work pushing through the lows - no regrets!

[@SeeChadRun]

No regrets indeed! Thanks for watching the video!

[@scrappythebandit]

Fantastic! I found your channel via your interview on Buckle Up and you were talking about prep and training for this race, so it's so nice to have a window into the big day (and a half-ish). So inspiring, you dug deep and got it done. 🙌 Subbed for life. I'll keep checking in while I work on my own goals. Peace! 🤙

[@SeeChadRun]

Fabulous! I'm glad you are here and happy that you enjoyed the video.

[@wikSp]

congratulations Chad on your first hundo! many more to come . hope to see you out there (on trails ) some day

[@SeeChadRun]

My first and certainly not my last! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@mikeperley]

Excellent recap, Chad! Almost thou persuadest me to run an ultra…

[@SeeChadRun]

Haha! 😂

[@cameronmathews1965]

What a huge accomplishment! Congrats!! Proud of you.

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you so much! There was a moment where I doubted if I could finish but it's amazing what a little rest, some mountain dew, and a good quesadilla will do for you. 😆 I'm so happy with what I've accomplished!

[@arcticstride]

Congrats on this amazing milestone! 🎉Your content is always inspiring and well done

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you so much! Still learning a lot but love sharing my experiences and videos. Appreciate you for watching the video!

[@davidnoble9808]

Congrats on your first 100! Awesome job and awesome video as usual!

[@SeeChadRun]

Thank you! Really appreciate the kind words 😊

[@Outdoors2theMax]

Very impressive! I found you channel a handful of months ago and am loving it. I'm also a Colorado runner. I'm running my first ultra (trail 50k) in three weeks and I'm nervous as anything. My training has been good with all weeks over the past 2-3 months having 30 miles or more. This last month I've really been pushing it with 35-44 miles each week and 3-6kft of vert. I'll have a total mileage of 44 this week, including my 21 mile trail run planned tomorrow morning.

[@SeeChadRun]

Sounds like you'll have a successful 50k! What race are you doing? I'm glad you found the channel and are enjoying it. It's fun to share journeys like this with everyone.

[@Outdoors2theMax]

@@SeeChadRun I'm doing the Red Feather Trail Jamboree 50k. Yeah man, keep it up. Maybe I'll see you out running. I run mainly on the trails in Boulder County.

[@SeeChadRun]

@Outdoors2theMax Red feathers is a great race! I have a video of the inaugural 50k that I ran a couple years back. I'm also planning to run the 50 miler next year. Best of luck and enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5abl2Sri5qIaas

[@Outdoors2theMax]

@@SeeChadRun I'll take a look, thanks!

[@khsmiles]

You're crazy to run 100 miles. ❤

[@SeeChadRun]

You're not the only person to tell me that! 😆

[@khsmiles]

I love you anyway. ​@SeeChadRun

[@khsmiles]

I like how Eric just randomly appears. ... And the girls told you to run.

[@SeeChadRun]

@khsmiles as the night came on, I kind of forgot to record anything so there we were suddenly running together 🙂 The kids were so fun!

[@ACobb6951]

Killer video! This was set to be my first 100, but I severed my plantaris tendon and got a bad medial gastrocnemius tear on 7/21 /24 at Utah’s Spartan races!! Goal post shifted, but I’m back to running now! Tonight was day 13 of my streak, but my comeback story start 7/22/24!!

[@SeeChadRun]

Hope you're healing up and ready to crush it for next year! This race was pretty awesome. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@alex_prizzi]

First, Big congrats on a huge milestone! What an awesome accomplishment! I kept wanting to make a comment about an amazing part of the course, but it just kept being sick. lol. What a route! Also, what did you think of the BD Distance pack? I love those things. They fit me like a glove.

[@SeeChadRun]

The pack worked great. I wish it had a little more room on the front of the pack to hold a couple more gels, but it fit me well, has great storage for poles, and allowed me to carry a couple extra things for the night section without feeling like my pack was overloaded. Rumor has it that they are coming out with a slightly updated pack later this year so I'm hoping to get my hands on one. Appreciate you for checking out the video!!!

[@alex_prizzi]

@@SeeChadRun Yeah, they keep making minor tweaks. I have one of each of the current iterations. The old one is nice because you can fit a 3L bladder. The newer one actually has more up front storage than the older one did. That being said, I did carry an extra fanny pack for Cocodona, so I could have more things accessible without needing to take the pack off.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Congratulations, Chad! You got to experience the highs and lows of 100 miles! Question is, have you signed up for your next 100 yet? 😂

[@SeeChadRun]

Haven't signed up for my next yet but I'm not against it. Already forgetting about the hard moments! 😆

[@kgenest100]

Kudos Chad! Thanks for sharing these precious moments with us. I am curious to know what shoes you chose for that race?

[@SeeChadRun]

I ran in the Topo MTN Racer 3 trail shoes. They actually worked great until about mile 70 when I developed a blister under the balls of my feet (first my right foot then later my left). Perhaps having a shoe with a little more underfoot protection would have been useful. Looking at the shoes after the run, I can tell the midsole took a beating but otherwise it's a great shoe!

[@st_ve3333]

Wow, just incredible! Huge congrats! Did you do much night running to prepare for this race?

[@SeeChadRun]

I didn't do a lot of night running but have done a lot of early morning headlight running. The night section was one of those big unknowns but having a pacer during the night was huge! My brother kept me engaged, mindful, and motivated.

[@stephenpiccolo]

The views on that course are unbelievable!! However, I was surprised at how few runners there were. Do you know why?

[@SeeChadRun]

The location is a little remote. It's a few hours from any major city seeing that it's down near Moab. Beautiful course though!

[@toddboucher3302]

What was your running kit in the video? I apologize. I thought you were curious what you’re running. In

[@SeeChadRun]

I'm glad you asked! I was running in the Topo MTN Racer 3 trail shoes, T8 Sherpa shorts with their Commandos underwear, Path Projects Wadi LS hoodie, Black Diamond Distance 8 pack, Salomon carbon poles, and Ciele hat and Goodr OG sunglasses. All the gear worked great except next time I'll choose a shoe with just a little more underfoot protection (or rock plate).

[@RaminMadani-m8n]

First :-)

[@SeeChadRun]

Haha! Love it!

[@LexiaBoo]

is this a lesser known 100mile race?

[@SeeChadRun]

I would say so. There are less than 100 participants between both the 100 and 50 milers. Despite it being lesser known, the race director does a great job and it's a worthy race.

[@LexiaBoo]

@@SeeChadRun oh wow! It did look like there weren’t that many runners but that’s still surprising! No wonder they were able to give you a bunch of stats of how you did afterwards, and why they were grateful you chose them for your first 100.. now that I think about it, doing a race like theirs does seem like the most ideal for one’s effort on a first 100 compared to others like Leadville where you risk DNF from the strict cutoffs

[@SeeChadRun]

@LexiaBoo Totally! This race had a 40 hour cutoff. Still, because of its difficulty, about 1/3rd of the 100 miles DNFed.