POST RACE 2022 UTMB VLOG | SAGE CANADAY: What Happened...

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

So good to hear from you on this, been scouring Twitter for answers on your health, glad you're okay and all the best in figuring out the next step. you'll be back, I know you will.

[@Vo2maxProductions]

thanks man, best of luck with your injury recovery as well. Perhaps I'll see you at the Speedgoat 50km again!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

@@Vo2maxProductions the future, it’s always fun to think about!

[@fernandonatureexplorer6029]

Let’s make it for pikes peak this year, both have a solid training block at the beginning of 2022

[@jensoehler8300]

I'll never forget the statement Normann Stadler, triathlet and mutiple world champion, who had to deal with life threatening heart issues himself, made to Marino Vanhoenacker, an athlete who he had been coaching, during his dnf in Kona: "It's just sport!". Never forget that! Honour your life, not a race! You did the right thing!

[@ergotherapieleonhardt8950]

Remembering that too. ❤️

[@MNP208]

Amen to that!

[@joshgraham3528]

I’ll never forget the great Ice Cube say, “ life ain’t a track meet. It’s a marathon”.

[@DrProfX]

I’d argue that your mind is stronger now - you’re secure enough to make a tough decision to pull the plug in order to stay safe and not compromise your health more!

[@iberiksoderblom]

Agree with you, all out. In 30 years you and Sandie still want to be physically and mentally strong and happy. So better safe than sorry !

[@Ll999-c2m]

Love you forever Sage. You have helped me and so many others on our journey in this amazing support. You are a cornerstone of this wonderful community.

[@jenniferh8241]

Thank you so much for this honesty and sharing with us. I'm an ultrarunner also in my 30s with heart disease due to a congenital defect and your story really resonates with me and you continue to inspire me. Keep going! As cheesy as it sounds, gratitude and positive thinking will see us through.

[@Stevenc1984]

My best friend is a very keen cyclist and has a bicuspid valve, he's booked in for the Ross procedure early next year. He could of had it this month, but as he said... "It's still race season". Keep running!

[@Vo2maxProductions]

thanks really appreciate sharing your story! best of luck too!

[@arnoldbreach]

I’m sorry things are rough at the moment, but you were certainly wise to prioritise your health at the race, and I’m clearly one amongst a great many wishing you all the very best for the future:)

[@axlrosea675]

Years ago when I was in bad shape I watched your videos regularly, learning so much from you as far as all the important basics in running. It felt like you were my coach even though we had never met or talked (and haven't until now). I still enjoy running on a regular basis and return to your channel every now and then. I'm very sorry you're suffering now, but I'm sure you will pick yourself up. You sure succeeded in helping me out and you've been a beast in your running all along. Best from Germany!

[@RunningOtaku]

Thank you for this video. It means a lot to those with family members suffering from cardio-pulmonary issues. Health always comes first… and from there we can set new challenges. Here’s to a full recovery!

[@GojiYerba]

Health is wealth. Thank you. Stay strong!!!

[@asiacinemaretro]

Really sorry to hear your race was such a tough experience this year. You do such good work a Great ambassador for Hoka, because of you Sage I go for Hoka gear, your videos, your strong attitude, is part of my own motivation! So stay healthy and do what is right for your health, it’s important! 🫡 best of luck to you and coach Sandy.

[@PoetWithPace]

Well done Sage on doing the right thing. Our health and life is more important than any race. Total respect and wish you a continued recovery and growth 🙏🏼

[@EdwardVarner]

Sorry for the injury, but I gained a TON of respect for you. It takes a TON OF COURAGE to put this out 💪🙏

[@spenceraronfeld4456]

You are our hero. Get well soon and I am glad you put your health first- we love you.😊

[@DevRunner]

So glad to know you are feeling stable and you are in a good state mentally and emotionally! You have been an amazing inspiration for me and so many more for years and years! Keep pushing safely!

[@jamesb2034]

Discretion is the better part of valor! Courage is making the tough decisions, and you definitely did that!

[@ianlee7786]

Tha is for sharing. I’m a very beginner runner, and your videos are really motivational for me. I’ll keep running and be inspired by your videos whatever choices you make. Thank you for choosing your health. I am pediatric lung doctor so if having a conversation would be helpful to you, I’d be happy to.

[@HaF7110]

You're a champion Sage. If anything, your humility and recognition of what's really important in life speaks far more than any strong finish to a race.

[@a6beats221]

Sage, I’m your biggest fan, I drove 2 hours to your morning group run in Boulder where you demo’d the zinal. We got a picture and I always look at it when I need someone to motivate me. I am very happy you dropped out. You are such a competitive guy and I feel sometimes you overestimate where you’re at fitness wise and I really just want to see you come down to the 50ks and 50 milers where you always dominate. I’m happy you’re alive, and I am happier that you’re in good spirits after all that happened to you. Anyways, you rock dude, if you ever find yourself in Lakewood, Colorado and want to get an easy run in, let me know 👊👍❤️

[@ShawnGreyling]

Sage, you take care of yourself. the fact that you managed to make it to 80k is amazing.

[@emmaduizend]

It sounds like you made the right decision! Your health is always more important than a race and by acknowledging and sharing this, you set a great example for everyone!

[@brianokeeffe9146]

You absolutely did the right thing.. no question. Your overall health is far more important than any race. Look after yourself Sage, keep these videos coming.

[@davidgoggin7921]

You are a champion! Your grace and courage through this chapter is so inspiring! I am certain your story has many more exciting chapters to come - can't wait to follow all of it!

[@jes6266]

Thank you for being so selfless and making the right decision. UTMB is an amazing race to accomplish but it is just that a race. The decision was hard but I know you have more to accomplish, and more of your journey to share with us. I follow you not only for your talent in running but for your humbleness, genuineness, and your good heart. Thank you Sage!

[@motivationtheoryrunning]

Good to hear from you! Was hoping everything was alright! I know that was tough, especially how much you value honoring the race. Here's to healing, adapting and overcoming adversity! All the best Sage, you got this!!

[@somkitthompson9559]

You are an amazing inspiration, no matter with the dnf. You are a winner ⭐️ thank you for being YOU🙏

[@alanfortunysicart4919]

Thanks for sharing that man, normally elites disappear when things go off. Respect for your career and honesty at great and rough times.

[@ronir.belcheva3731]

You are an inspiration. You take care of you! Please take care of yourself first. Sending you lots of love to both you and Sandy.

[@ohaiitsarielle]

Thank you for the update, Sage. I was tracking you and my other fave runners during the race, and I was super bummed out when I saw that you dropped out. I'm glad that you've got a solid action plan to take care of yourself and get some more answers so you can continue to run strong. You're a big inspiration to all of us!

[@joseoliveros6176]

All the best Sage. I'm sure this is not the last we will see from you.

[@andreikravchenko8250]

there will be another day, Sage, you are doing great.

[@andreikravchenko8250]

also need to sue pfizer for damage, you are not the only pro athelets injured by the vax.

[@steveilg6134]

Dewa and i sending you Healing Light and Love! We’re in your Corner, ever Higher!

[@mauriciobahia]

I bet your lungs are proud of you! You took care of them exactly when they needed. DNF is just a concept. The real ultra is still running inside of you flowing at a gentle and smart pace.

[@plantbased7486]

The disappointment is palpable Sage. Get your answers, keep your chin up, keep running, and please keep this channel going. Thank you for sharing!

[@ThePlantPoweredRunner]

So happy to hear you're ok.. I've been a bit worried over the last number of days. Good for you to prioritize your health first Sage. I hope you get the answers you're looking for. Keep inspiring others Sage! I've been following you for 7 years and I'll continue for years to come.

[@atanasatanassov426]

even if you didn't finish the race, you set an example for us to fight and chase our dreams, no matter how hard it is. You are an inspiration to many people around the world. When you recover, the world is yours

[@walkacrosstheworld]

Sage-you made the right call! Health: 1st. There’s always another race! Thank you for all the excellent videos!

[@MultiWhatever1001]

Sage, you are my hero no matter what. Ive been watching your training vids since 2013. Today I still find new things to learn from your channel. I want to thank you for all the time and effort put into these vids. I Hope you will get well soon. As Seth said, I am sure you will be back and strong!

[@WadeHumeniuk]

It’s good you didn’t resist what happened during the race. Being honest and kind to yourself will help you find answers and help.

[@Tui4ui]

You make the world a better place. It won’t matter what you achieve.

[@azmmiller]

You are so humble. I follow this page for the great advice and running knowledge. What keeps me coming back though is your attitude. It so refreshing to see an athlete who isn’t jerk because they’re born with a talent most of us don’t have. Whatever health issues your facing I really hope you find the answers your looking for and you’re back to any distance any surface with ease!

[@KalosAndras64]

you're a nice & great guy, I hope whatever it is heals and you come back as strong as ever!

[@today-nl]

You will come back stronger!

[@gablott]

Pulling the plug requires more strength than finishing at times. Very inspiring!

[@TN4646-z2x]

We are so proud of you. You did honor the race. You gave it your all.

[@M4rd5k]

Take care, get better, we'll be here waiting, cheers from France

[@donniehuffman6014]

Thanks for sharing your experience Sage! As Seth always says "onward and upward!" Look forward to your next post!

[@christianpelchat2155]

You made a smart decison here. Your health is your most valuable asset. Nothing is more precious than the time with your loved one.

[@walterwally983]

Good luck Sage and speedy recovery 💚

[@Downer1092]

Get after it Sage! I ran my first ultra in 2016 thanks to your training plan and have learned tons from this channel over the years. The stress of COVID and other life events have been a major setback for my baseline health. I struggled with motivation and minor and mysterious injuries which came from no discernible cause. In the past couple of months I've been clawing myself back and just yesterday gave myself an overuse injury in my stronger knee. Doing PT while watching this video with a fire to return to the trails. I look forward to continuing to look to you for inspiration for longevity in the sport.

[@rossanoantonini9172]

On a race like this so many things can go wrong. Health first of all, you already proved a lot, don't need to sorry for anything, walk with your head straight and once fixed this asma/breathing problem all in again. Respect!

[@jg5555]

So sorry about your troubles at UTMB, Sage. You're still an inspiration to so many of us. Stay strong man, and the very best of luck in getting your health back to 100%!!

[@akelcik]

You are so honest. Man, I wish you all the best. Stay strong.

[@paulanthony1689]

Glad you are staying positive!

[@PauloPereira-he6hl]

Keep going man... Don't let go. Stay healthy and the best recovery 💪

[@mickdubhgall]

Thanks for your words Sage. It helps me to hear your experience, as I have been affected with a chronic lung condition that covid brought to the surface last Christmas. I really hope that you can get some answers and treatment for your condition...I am still running even though it can tough sometimes, I feel blessed that most of the time I can get out into the hills..... I have the skyline Ben Nevis Ultra in two weeks and just to finish will be a win..... Be well Sage :~}

[@innesdunbar]

Take care Sage and good to hear you are going to take your time to get some answers about what’s happening, so much has happened over the last while and you are still pushing for these tough goals. We want to see you healthy and that’s always going to be the main priority. What ever happens with your running future, you still have so much to share with us on these platforms, the racing is just one part of it for us.

[@paoloruns]

Hey, Sage. Sorry for the DNF. That's very unfortunate. It sounds like you made the right call, though. DNF before death. There'll be many MANY more races for you, definitely. And looking forward to following your journey. Let's get it! 💪

[@bboy6surme]

❤you still my biggest inspiration Sage!

[@BrandiJRobertscom]

Much love and respect to you Sage. We all enjoy watching your journey as an athlete and a great human.

[@alwaysburnedaholein]

Well done Sage, you made the right decision. Obviously v difficult in the moment, but the further you get from it I think the more it will be right call. Fingers crossed you can get some answers, and in the meantime spend time with your family and friends. Your running performance does not define you. Your actions and relationships do.

[@hibiru6868]

I'm glad that you're staying positive. I'm not a doctor nor ultra competitive runner. That said, I can't help but think that you need to restart your racing career since your PE. By that I mean start at the lower distances with higher pacing and burning your lungs out. I think that ultrahard short efforts will help return elasticity to your lungs. However, the races need to be short since you don't want stay at that point for prolonged periods of time. Shorter races also mean that you can do more of them in a given calendar space. The quicker all out, recover, repeat cycles are what you need for longer-term recovery. Once there's a noticeable feel when you're digging deep then I think it's time to move to the bigger distances. That's just what's come in my mind ever since your PE so I wanted to share the thought with you.

[@daniellesaunders2369]

Hi Sage, I am a 53yo female runner who only started trail running a year ago. I love following you and respect your honesty and vulnerability. You made the right decision and the courageous decision. All the best with getting answers and a plan for your health questions and your racing in the future.

[@ackmess]

You got this Sage! your positive attitude is infectious and watching your videos are truly a pleasure. keep it up. I am glad you were able to make it back to the states without any issue and are seeking some expert medical advice. you'll get this figured out, no doubt

[@SpiritsandNature]

keep your head up sage, you're amazing!

[@Stevenc1984]

I can tell that was a really hard video for you to make, but you 100% made the right call in pulling out. I hope you can get some answers on your health and come back stronger 💪.

[@tmw713]

Coach Sage only positive vibes to you.

[@jamesrose4345]

Good luck. I can empathise a bit. Hopefully you will look back on this in a year or two as the low before you bounced back. Stay strong. Well done for dropping.

[@philip6252]

Your journey since your PE and candidness has been very striking. Pleased to hear you are listening to your body.

[@sidrialgr]

As you said, health is above everything. Take care of yourself and you will be back stronger much sooner than you expect

[@xaviertayo6208]

Thank You for sharing your experience. You are an inspiration for us.

[@impracticalrunner7529]

You’re still my hero!

[@toddparker3077]

Absolutely no dishonor in your effort at UTMB! I admire your training and determination to optimize your capability, and I admire your courage and intelligence to pull the plug on this one. Please do see some good specialists. It's definitely not worth risking your health for a race. Behind you all the way, Sage. Take good care of yourself and be patient with the return to the start lines.

[@lizgreen2936]

Keep on keeping on Sage!!!..🏃‍♂️..love from Glasgow Scotland..🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿... & love too Sandy your rock.. ❤️x

[@tomhausmann8993]

you are such a great guy!!!! hope you will fix your health issue asap!!! fingers crossed Sage

[@chinjeffrey1]

Many thanks for sharing this most inspiring and honest thoughts and feelings. Keep your momentum going and never giving up. Stay healthy and stay strong! Speed recovery!

[@obadiyahshamayahubey2142]

Let’s go Sage blessings and healthy recovery my bro🙏🏾💪🏾🏃🏾‍♂️🫡

[@giovannitertulli]

I am kind of in the same situation. I got serious about running about two years ago, and started my journey that, in my hopes, would have led me to my first marathon this year. Well, I fractured my ankle in a funky way and it’s been 9 months since my last run. My legs are boiling to be back on the streets, but I have accepted that being patient and going through all the medical stuff in a proper way is just the best thing to do. One thing that helped me immensely has been Victor Frankl’s “A man’s search for meaning”. Those ideas reshaped my perception of struggle in a profound way. I wish to you just as I wish to myself a very successful healing journey, from the bottom of my hearth!

[@50Something]

I sincerely hope you can get your lung issues sorted Sage! You're an inspiration to all!

[@SamirMishra6174]

You will be back Sage, all the best

[@ghill3337]

Thanks for sharing Sage! You’ve been a tremendous inspiration to me as I keep running in my 50’s. I thank you you for that.

[@karlschaller3710]

Praying for a total recovery for you, Sage.

[@patrickedwards5804]

Coach, it takes a special generosity to share your personal travails with the community. Grateful and humbled by your plaintive truth and nothing but extreme respect to you and my fullaome support and encouragement to you.

[@quipitisi]

You'll be back strong Sage!

[@ultrarunneradam]

As always a pleasure to watch and listen. You need answers and I hope you find them soon. Keep going Sage 👍👍🥊

[@adamtyson1257]

You are a champ, and so inspiring, sorry it didn't go as plan, safety first because you will come back. Amazing, thanks for sharing. Waiting for the update and your next project.

[@groupsimon6501]

Wish you all the best.

[@frankjacobsen6848]

Keep up, good luck👍👌🏃🏻‍♂️🇳🇴

[@carolineeastburn9355]

Thank You for your ongoing inspiration, Sage. Step by step. You have provided a needed perspective as I recover from injury. Hope to do the same for you, however miniscule-ly! Love to both of you!

[@davidbaker5725]

You are a true inspiration, keep running smart like you are and take it a day at a time!!!!!

[@PauloALopes]

get well man! all the best

[@raja1949100]

Get well Sage. Praying for your speedy recovery.

[@carlruns]

A true inspiration. 🔥

[@alexm1841]

I’ve been waiting for this video! UTMB is a beast and people were dropping like flies. You’re still the goat though 💪🏽

[@juanluna6877]

Glad you’re doing okay

[@waldemarata2111]

Hi Sage! I wish you fast recovery and win with all of your health issues! Never give up! Your legend of KZbin runners - and not only runners because your great human being! 🙏👏✌️

[@hectormoraga3780]

Truly inspiring fur all of us.... It's sport but health is First, sure you'll comeback stronger, cheers to you and Sandy... A big hug from 🇨🇱🏃‍♂️🤞🙏

[@j.w.matney8390]

I get how tough it is to DNF. I had to DNF for the only time in my 50 years of racing at the 2019 CIM because stupidly I started with a hamstring that was not fully healed and ripped it again. Thanks for the recap Sage, I'm sure it wasn't easy sitting down for this.

[@monduli]

You're a superstar not just as a runner but more importantly as a person too. You'll be back stronger than ever with Sandy and your crew. I'll look forward to racing with you again at Salmons Skyline in Scotland (last time you were 5th and I missed the cut offs!!!!) Never give up.

[@JohnMFlores]

Thank you for sharing your journey and struggles. Hope you find some answers