I'm a fan of the well known athletes of this sport. But by far, my favorite stories are of the everyman athletes. Excellent video and congrats to Team Gunnar.
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching Daniel!
@Mike.Aidala Жыл бұрын
Man I never have commented on a video before but this had me in tears. Especially at the end when he says, "That was one of the only times I believed that I am loved" that hit deep. Congrats team
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in man!
@courtnetlewis2647 Жыл бұрын
That one hit me like a ton of bricks too.
@davidpatrick178 Жыл бұрын
Loved it loved it loved it! So inspiring. Congratulations! 👊
@robertsmith908 Жыл бұрын
I entered Leadman for 2024 so stumbled across this. I cried I’ll admit it. Nice work.
@gunnarrogers18111 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in and good luck with Leadman!
@RobKrar1 Жыл бұрын
Great storytelling and good vibes all around! Awesome work to Gunner and the crew 🙌🏼
@melissaheaton1789 Жыл бұрын
A really great video!! Fantastic job and fantastic family/crew. Way to tough it out.
@mountain_girl Жыл бұрын
Glad I watched this. There is n.o.t.h.i.n.g. harder than getting caught out in a long distance race for a lot longer than you trained. Great crew, great vibe, great job.
@conservativeguy98 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Gunnar! How inspiring. I cried and laughed with you and the team like I was there. I just ran the 2023 10k and you’ve inspired me to want to consider trying to conquer this event. Thanks for putting yourself out there. Blessings to you, your wife and the amazing crew!
@gunnarrogers18111 ай бұрын
you can do it!
@catherinefabwolff7422 Жыл бұрын
What a video!! I was crying with you! Beautiful! Congratulations!
@RunnerKyle Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen them play since way back when, And they’ve always had the grit; I’ve seen ‘em lose and I’ve seen ‘em win, But I’ve never seen ‘em quit.
@techlaw997 Жыл бұрын
That was a great video. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
@lindseyrose3135 Жыл бұрын
You are also so loved by God 😊
@SpelledKrystal Жыл бұрын
Oh man this made me cry!! 😢😢 Good for him!! He has a great support system!!
@timstort8223 Жыл бұрын
Amazing doc, great work!!!
@to_B_or_not_to_B3 ай бұрын
so beautiful to see you cry on his shoulder at the end of the race
@tribeverage72682 жыл бұрын
TOTAL BADASSNESS!!! Congrats Sir to you and your family!! Cheers
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thank you o much for tuning in!
@BrewtalBoyz Жыл бұрын
Super job on the doc and of course, congrats to Gunnar. Had thought years ago I might do Leadville but never came close. Watching this, especially the ending had me in tears. Great stuff.
@Kyle-zi6uf2 жыл бұрын
I'll be running Leadville next year and while I have camped there and ran/paced/hiked the majority of the course, it's videos like these that get me emotional and even more excited to experience 100 miles in Leadville. Awesome job Gunnar...
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
This means so much Kyle thank you! Go find your Leadville!
@yashchitneni Жыл бұрын
This was an incredible documentary. I'm so pumped for you, Gunnar for going through your demons in the rain and that 1700 ft ascend after all that. Wow. Juan killed it with the documentary. Really fantastic all around.
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in man!
@bcanvidsc2898 Жыл бұрын
Finishing Leadville is in itself winning pushing yourself beyond what you thought you could is winning. Great job great team.. Colorado is my home and my love!!
@pauldyson80982 жыл бұрын
Much love to the pacers, really paying attention to Gunnar, sharing information, etc. Top notch work!
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
thanks so much for tuning in!
@analyze.5552 жыл бұрын
Wow I’m at work crying! Great documentary. Thank you for sharing and congratulations! 👏🏽
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for tuning in!
@NormDesrochers Жыл бұрын
I paced at Leadville three times and this is an EXCELLENT recap of the race and the experience of the crew. Thanks
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in!
@Mermodion Жыл бұрын
First time commenting a YT video but this journey moved me beyond measures as a humble casual athlete. So happy for you to have achieved this with your loving crew! Mad Respect!
@Ryan-xl2iq Жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Nicely done Gunnar. What a comeback! Thanks for sharing.
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in!
@UltraTrailSteven Жыл бұрын
Excellent job on the race, and the video! Had me in tears at the end.
@jenniferedmonds70692 жыл бұрын
Love this! Loved the comment near the end, "it's okay to ask for help, these people will help me." So profound.
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for tuning in!
@ATT-022 жыл бұрын
Just goes to show that when you have family, friends and a wife that truly loves you, anything is possible!! He doesn’t finish without these people around him! Awesome!! Loved this!!! ❤🏃🏽❤
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for tuning in!
@MrBeachbums5 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job telling the story.
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in!
@jeovanigaytan4169 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing. You must be very proud!! You have a great family BTW :)
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in!
@annerose5401 Жыл бұрын
Respect ❤ really great video, beautiful family achievement- super inspiring
@Endurehybridtraining3 ай бұрын
Amazing. Love the shirts
@darightcoast19122 жыл бұрын
Great job on the race and this great documentary. Phenomenal video. You had me sucked in the whole time. Already recommended it to all my ultra buddies. Thank you!
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for tuning in man!
@brianwofford38312 жыл бұрын
Wow! I am not a runner, but I have supported runners of thirty one and thirty six miles. This was very well done.
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in!
@SedA20272 жыл бұрын
love everything about this! Congratulations!
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for tuning in!
@carolinedillerud2 жыл бұрын
well I def cried watching this. Amazing.
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Don't worry. I cried making it. Thank you so much for watching!
@carolinedillerud2 жыл бұрын
@@gunnarrogers181 Aww, I love it!
@johnaldrich6112 жыл бұрын
Every story needs to be told and every story needs to be heard. Thank you for sharing.
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in!
@paulwilliams2814 Жыл бұрын
An inspiring and intensely personal story. Beautifully shot and compiled/edited. Thank you for the generosity of sharing this incredible experience.
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in!
@jomlin143 Жыл бұрын
intensely personal is exactly right
@halefitness6045 Жыл бұрын
I ran old Dominion 100 as my first hundred this year with no support crew or pacers. It is humbling to take on a experience like that alone but I feel like I'd like to try a 100 with support crew to see if it's better. Your crew looked well prepared to give you all the support you needed
@nathansylvester2042 Жыл бұрын
This hit home for personal reasons, truly inspirational. Keeping doing what you’re doing Gunnar! 👏🙏🏼🤘 …earned my sub all the way from UK! ❤
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in!
@nolanfstandifer2 жыл бұрын
Amazing story killer crew and awesome cinematography
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Crew is everything man. Thank you for watching!
@johnseeley93162 жыл бұрын
Watching the joy that his friends and family experienced as he RAN across that line was the high point for me. Makes me pretty sure that this dude is a not just a tough competitor but more importantly a GOOD GUY!
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Truly appreciate this, thank you for tuning in! If I am good, it's because I am surrounded by GREAT people.
@gilstewart40692 жыл бұрын
you are a winner Gunnar, a true athlete..much love bro
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
This means the world, thank you!
@evanweisel50142 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this - makes me cry even when I watch others. I was with you - 29:42 this past year and 29:14 in 2019. This past year I was chasing cutoff's the entire way and of all my years running this was my greatest accomplishment. So excited for you!
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Dude this race is RELENTLESS! Congrats on finishing!
@tjmarlettw14972 жыл бұрын
Mad respect dude. I was there pacing and that cold rain in Twin Lakes was brutal and I wasn’t even running.
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in man!
@Sanko19602 жыл бұрын
So powerful listening to Gunnar, Seth and Jenny narrate this great story of perseverance, adventure, commitment and love. Congratulations to Gunnar and his entire team, too.
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in!
@EIskade2 жыл бұрын
Amazing story, thank you for putting this out there!! Great job on the finish!! Courtney at 33:44!
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in!
@cody10c2 жыл бұрын
Amazing film. Awesome story. Legendary mindset. Inspiration to say the least! Love the feeling from this story. Congratulations, don’t have to know you to say, WELL DESERVING. Awesome dude.
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Yo yo! Thank you so much for tuning in! Go find your Leadville!
@cowman6012 жыл бұрын
what an incredible accomplishment, Gunnar is a beast!!! enjoyed sharing some miles with ya brother👊🏼
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Loved watching you casually lay down a sub 24 hour race homie!
@jamesletsch7752 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@joshchace Жыл бұрын
Damn man. I am registered for this race this year, and this story really got me. I can see a lot of myself in you here and I see this story as something that could really come true for me in a few months. Nice job.
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
You're going to crush man!
@f0xh0nd51 Жыл бұрын
awesome take away
@jeppyli58322 жыл бұрын
Amazing work! Very inspiring! You did it!
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much!
@simonvance8054 Жыл бұрын
Great little documentary…and congratulations! I can only dream about doing something like this one day but I hope I can.. the support was amazing, great job guys. I’ve never had friends like that, so I appreciate how awesome they are. Thanks for sharing this personal story, it was inspiring!..
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in! Go find your Leadville!
@megaawesomedaisy Жыл бұрын
Congrats!
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in!
@jimmysalango13862 жыл бұрын
Awesome job and great video!
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for tuning in! Go find your leadville!
@MrGavers2 жыл бұрын
Incredible video man! What an inspiration. Congrats
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for tuning in Gavin. Go find your Leadville!
@Keegan82822 жыл бұрын
Awesome just awesome!!!
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
This means a ton man thank you!
@Keegan82822 жыл бұрын
@@gunnarrogers181 straight motivation for a new runner like myself.
@clintrobison52362 жыл бұрын
Another YL ultrarunner!! Good run dog! Good work.
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
YoungLife find a wif bbby!
@benkeller50242 жыл бұрын
Great video and thank you for sharing the experience with all of us! Indiana Trail 100 will be my first attempt at the distance this year. Hopefully Leadville one day 🤙
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
You're gonna crush it, dude!
@NVRREST2 жыл бұрын
Super dope story on the race - Gunnar is a savage
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
No savagery is possible without NVREST
@emfaulkner022 жыл бұрын
That was great to watch your accomplishment. Inspiring! Wished they provided mileage and time along the way but other than that great film.
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in!
@dannydavis29412 жыл бұрын
I felt like you did when I did my first 118km ultra this year. Congrats to you and your crew!!
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
It's an addicting feeling man. Thank you for watching!
@joshdobbs232 жыл бұрын
So happy for you man this was amazing!! So inspiring man, I’m glad I found this when I did, I’m 3 weeks out from my first 100. It’s no Leadville but I’m taking my first step to get there. Also, it was super awesome to see you repping the BPN hat and ATREYU shoes!! You’re a beast!
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Atreyu is the best dude! Thank you for watching!
@OrangeBlossom4x42 жыл бұрын
Good luck on your race as well!
@jacobwilliams29862 жыл бұрын
Gig'Em Aggies! Great documentary!
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thanks and gig 'em!
@alexlhr2 жыл бұрын
Loved this video and just added you on Strava!
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Stoked to connect in Strava land Alex. Thank you for watching!
@christwardzik2 жыл бұрын
Well done man. Well done.
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in!
@mattswisher17 ай бұрын
I love the film makers coffee
@joshzepeda1882 жыл бұрын
Great Job and Gig ‘em!
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Gig the world! Thank you so much for tuning in!
@cameronmathews19652 жыл бұрын
epic. What a warrior
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in man! Go find your Leadville!
@badmomsfitness64462 жыл бұрын
Wow I loved this movie
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in!
@aliciavalentyn58892 жыл бұрын
We’re gonna keep running 🏃♀️ 🏔️🏃♀️💕
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@corys95212 жыл бұрын
Great job dude!
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man!
@dal238608 ай бұрын
Very nice story telling. I am running the Leadville 15 this July coming from Kansas City. Excited to experience it. How do you train for running 100 miles?
@The4WBoys7 ай бұрын
Gig Em Gunnar!
@exzeroexzeroex2 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in!
@ryanconley31022 жыл бұрын
Well that made me cry
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in!
@TheAtay42 жыл бұрын
Incredible! What a bad @$$!
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Love you Amy!
@meatwagonrecords8965 Жыл бұрын
bleeding nipples tip: cloth hockey tape(duct tape works too)
@chimpchamp9 Жыл бұрын
Gig em
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Gig the world!
@markdowdy8820 Жыл бұрын
GIG 'EM
@kaiwright52502 жыл бұрын
Aggies T? Fellow New Mexican? 👀
@gunnarrogers1812 жыл бұрын
Not quite New Mexican (Texan). Thank you for watching and gig 'em!
@jamesromano3288 Жыл бұрын
They all look like Bernie Sanders fans,,,,,,,hilarious
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Didn't realize our backward hats and t-shirts were so telling. Thanks for tuning in!
@paulwall57062 жыл бұрын
If u really want a incredible Race go to the State of PA and do the Coburn 101 a 101 MT Bike Race all Mountain Racing
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
Will check it out! Thanks for tuning in!
@paulwall5706 Жыл бұрын
@@gunnarrogers181 I remember back in the 90s John Stamstead the World Class Ultra Cyclist was racing in the Coburn 101 He Crashed 20 Miles into the race and Broke his Collarbone and Raced the next 81 Miles with a Broken Collarbone
@RPMac Жыл бұрын
Leadville....the creepy...slummy town at 10,000 feet. ....talk about bad vibes....beautiful mountains....but there's something about that place that gives me the creeps !!!
@gunnarrogers181 Жыл бұрын
It's not for everyone but we loved our time there!