Running with Tahoe Lung at Tahoe 200

[@abdumohamdy454]

It's sweet to see how supportive his family is

[@wplate]

Thank you Abdu, I'm very blessed to have such supportive family. I am happy you could see that!

[@Dendrolycopodiumd]

"I took lots of drugs from lots of strangers" "I'm proud of you" 🤣🤣🤣

[@wplate]

I was trying everything I could to fight the mucus! Allergy meds from through hikers and an inhaler from a fellow runner were welcome but didn't help as much as lying down for a little bit. Then Harry's suggestion at the last aid station to pull my buff up over my mouth helped a lot on the last big climb.

[@lasted_leather]

Watching this a day after running the 2023 edition and I admire you for being able to take footage while gruelling it out between those spread out aid stations

[@wplate]

How did Tahoe go for you?

[@Luisgarcia-gs4nj]

Great video, Wes. You inspired me through all your videos. Currently training for the Rocky Racoon 100 in Texas. Thanks for the push, buddy!

[@wplate]

I've had friends run Rocky, I wish you a great race! Thank you for following my channel.

[@jeremypage6093]

Wes, I just watched your series in reverse. Knowing how strong you were at the end it is crazy to see how much you struggled at the beginning. You are an inspiration. I am more motivated to do hard things watching you power through difficulties and finish as a survivor. Thank you!

[@wplate]

right on, Jeremy, these things are possible! I am also impressed with how that series went, and how I got stronger along the way. This year was been very different as I've really struggled since Cocodona. Onward!

[@oliviagreen8853]

You did amazing! Wonderful trail views too, not going to lie it made me chuckle seeing people randomly sleeping on the trail 😆 hope to be able to do ultras one day, I can only do half marathons now. So I’m living vicariously through you! Thanks for the great content!

[@wplate]

I know what you mean about the sleeping runner- That shot cracks me up too. You can certainly do an ultra- I ran my first half in 2014, then my first 50k in 2015. The only thing is training is a big time commitment. Thanks for watching the channel!

[@hazy3865]

I'll be doing my first 50k ultramarathon in the desert this Octobre! following you all the way from Algeria, thanks for the great content bro 🙌

[@wplate]

Good luck in your first 50K! I'm excited for you!

[@TahoeTrailRunner23]

I’ve been lucky enough to win the lottery to run the Tahoe 200 in 2025! So excited, and I will likely rewatch this video time and time again to mentally prepare for what I am getting myself into.. Well done Wes!

[@wplate]

Congrats on getting into the 2025 edition. It is an amazing place!

[@rosblackmore5422]

Another fantastic video Wes. Can't believe you kept going with your breathing like that. Its great to see how beautiful the trails and the views are. Thanks for taking the time to film and share with us 😀

[@wplate]

It was beautiful up there! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@GoButters05]

Wes's videos are such a huge inspiration to me. Preparing for a couple marathons this past year felt like so much work. I cannot imagine how much grit and effort goes into these massive ultras.

[@wplate]

It does take a lot of work and commitment, it gets exhausting after a while. 😉 Thank you for watching, I'm so happy you find motivation in here.

[@Durphairds]

Great work once again Wes, both on the 200 miles and the content production!!

[@wplate]

Thank you!

[@cata-on-the-run]

This is incredible Wes!! It was wonderful to follow you on your journey and see how incredibly supportive your family is. Crewing is a huge undertaking. I hope to one day run this with my awesome mom who’s already done like 20 100s!! Congrats again and hope to see you in the trails one day 🙌🏽

[@wplate]

Running Tahoe with your Mom would be awesome, I hope you two do it! Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed this video.

[@prosperbacker]

Hello Wes! You're a real athlete! Not just cause of your own skills but also of your acting with your companions! F.ex. You're showing always their names and their BIB's throughout your own race. Congrats and go on! Blessings from far away Switzerland.

[@wplate]

Thank you for the comment! The strength of other runners is a big help in an ultra, especially so in a long run like a 200. Those I am lucky enough to share trail with are special friends by the end.

[@FINcLoAk]

Big applause and huge congratz on finishing the race! Thank you for making these journeys available for us! Happy for you mr.!

[@wplate]

I enjoy sharing the videos with you, I'm happy you enjoy watching them.

[@MiWolverine96]

dude!! fabulous footage & great Finish!! we met for a quick sec. at the Cocadona 2023 (i think) i DNF @ Sedona (163 mi) major GI issue. im in for Tahoe 2024 & this was a massive help! Great family support!! even the daughter recording 12 mins in her pocket!!!😆

[@wplate]

Right on, Shawn, I'm so stoked for you to be doing Tahoe next year! I enjoyed the course but that Tahoe Lung hit me so hard. 🙌🏼

[@Mattbarentsen]

Going through Wes's Videos to kick off my 2023 ultra season. No better place for inspiration!

[@wplate]

I’m happy this catalog helps get you moving!

[@kevkongable]

Another brilliant film Wes. I love it that you still show the times you are struggling!

[@wplate]

Thank you Kevin! I think this was my hardest-fought finish yet. Even though Bigfoot is the harder course.

[@snoflwer]

I just delivered your Amazon Prime package today! I was a little star struck and kept looking to spot you! Tony is my PT and I inspire to run Western.

[@wplate]

Thank you Sheryl.

[@paulreynolds1319]

Keep em coming Wes! I always find myself getting emotional with your docs. 👏

[@wplate]

Thanks, Paul, I'm glad you enjoy the videos.

[@kelly66666]

Another beautifully documented journey and stellar sun protection. The one thing I couldn’t stop thinking about as you made your way around the lake….bears!!!!!!

[@wplate]

I LOVE sun protection! I'm glad you appreciate that. :) I don't know if there are bears, there probably are black bears that are shy and don't want anything to do with us.

[@frankhenning6978]

wes, need to thank you for putting out this amazing video and all the other video's. this Saturday I am doing my first 50 mile run and I registered for MIUT medeira 2023. also doing some 100km races this winter! you been one of the inspirators of these races. together with Garry and Jeff you guys make awesome journeys. thank you so much! i am always so fired up after watching videos like these. amazing

[@wplate]

I’m so happy that you’ve found the videos helpful in your training. I really enjoy sharing these adventures. Good luck at your 50M this weekend!

[@markg99]

I took lots of drugs from lots of strangers. I'm proud of you 😂👍🏻 Great effort, fantastic support from your family and an awesome video. Well done! 👍🏻🏃‍♂️

[@wplate]

I was hoping allergy pills might help me fight the drainage, and I got some from a local and some Tahoe Rim Trail through hikers. Just before I rested at the top of the big climb in the afternoon of that last day another runner lend me her inhaler to try. I was trying everything I could!

[@RealGood10]

Congrats, good stuff! Movies are getting better with the extra help.

[@wplate]

Thank you, Val, I’m glad you enjoyed this!

[@ghill3337]

Another amazing race coupled with a fantastically produced video. Awesome job Wes! I’m doing Tahoe 200 next year. This video will be a big help in my preparation! -Garren

[@wplate]

Thank you Garren! Heed Harry's suggestion for using a buff over the mouth to help breathe warm air and clear the lungs.

[@ghill3337]

@@wplate thanks for the recommendation! I used a buff at Ouray 100 on the Jeep roads (Jeeps were kicking up dust) and it helped a lot.

[@UltraDad]

Well done Wes. This was very inspirational for me as I prepare for the Wasatch 100 in a few weeks!!!

[@wplate]

Good luck at Wasatch!

[@UltraDad]

@@wplate thank you. I actually bought the same hat you wear for the notorious heat at Wasatch. Shouldn’t be nearly as bad as Arizona though

[@annefrontella5248]

Another amazing run and stunning video, Wes! Glad you toughed it through the mucus - Congratulations!

[@wplate]

Thank you Anne!

[@jasonrupe5276]

Great video! Love the perseverance…found myself smiling uncontrollably when you crossed the finish line.

[@wplate]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching.

[@gabriellebargas8632]

Thank you for the extra effort of filming it, I really enjoyed the views, so amazing! Congratulations!!! It is no small challenge 👏🏽😁

[@wplate]

Thank you for watching!

[@shawnr.9681]

Even better the second time!

[@wplate]

Thank you Shawn! 🙌🏼

[@ShotsOf152]

Great video. I was bib 133 and wish I had more video of our race. What a wonderful experience. Congratulations on a great race

[@wplate]

sub-80hr finish! Nice job Joel!

[@ShotsOf152]

@@wplate thanks. I'm still shocked with my result.

[@calmdownkaylaapostolicpent7660]

I'm very glad to watch this on my next treadmill run. I love the sport but the people 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@wplate]

This community is so good, it is why I love this sport too. Also that's why I love this distance. Not only do I get to meet other cool people, but then journey with them across multiple days, and check in with each other and encourage each other. Love the people. ♥️

[@calmdownkaylaapostolicpent7660]

@@wplate I'd definitely be very grateful for the opportunity for such a run. Not many runners in my local place but my virtual community is such a wonderful thing for connecting

[@alichambers6024]

Got to be the best video I have ever watched ! Thanks so much 🙏🏻🇬🇧

[@wplate]

Thank you Ali! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@stevetugwell9599]

Incredible achievement. I got sciatica watching you

[@wplate]

Thank you for watching Steve!

[@SeeChadRun]

Those hotdogs looked delicious! What a fun 'treat' to have! So many stunning views during your journey. I enjoyed the film Wes! Watched every minute of it!

[@wplate]

Thank you Chad! Talk to you soon amigo!

[@DoctorDOS]

Most inspirational videos on youtube. Great job!

[@wplate]

Thank you Soren! Feel free to tell your friends about the channel! :)

[@Hanensens]

Breathtaking landscape! Awsome effort!

[@wplate]

Thank you!

[@user-io5sc6tn6e]

Another great video. Just found your channel. Really loving these race vids. You are a beast.

[@wplate]

Ah! Glad you found this channel, welcome!

[@Mainline-the-endorphin-vein]

Great video Wes, as always! At 6:45, it looks like the actual google maps arrows on the road… 😅 ha

[@wplate]

It sure does! Lol!

[@wnec2soccer]

Wes, another impressive finish. Way to stick with it and grit it out!

[@wplate]

Thank you Mike! Nice to see you here in the comments!

[@tommyslavic898]

The advisory at the beginning had me hooked. I have a nasal issue that forces me to violently expel snot from my nostrils whenever I run distance.

[@wplate]

Nice to know I’m not alone!

[@tommyslavic898]

​@@wplate I was honestly concerned you were developing HAPE listening to that cough!

[@guzsteve]

Nicely done Wes. Just stumbled upon your channel. Thank you for these. What kind of watches are you wearing? Why two?

[@wplate]

Thanks for watching! Garmin Enduro 2 main watch and older Garmin Enduro 1 as backup watch and second data screen. The idea started for me to consider a Coros, but I was afraid to leave Garmin completely, so I wore both and it helped me appreciate the differences. It also taught me it was handy to wear two watches.

[@davidfecteau1027]

Awesome job Wes. You struggled and kept going. You're inspiring. I hope you had some fun on your journey regardless.

[@wplate]

I did have fun despite the struggle, and it was special having my daughter there. Thank you David!

[@JorgeMartinez-uv4eh]

Congratulations Wes! Another awesome and inspirational video.

[@wplate]

Thank you Jorge!

[@steve_bailey]

Awesome video. Can't believe you pushed through that. Did you also do that 250 not long before this one? Any idea on what brought on the snot-fest? Did it feel like a cold or maybe a sinus infection or just cold air and altitude.

[@wplate]

Yes, Six weeks before Tahoe I was at Cocodona! My feeling on the breathing issues is that the cold air combined with pollen and dust to produce the mucus. Lots of runners had similar problems, they said at the finish line that the DNF rate for this rate was Tahoe 200’s highest ever.

[@wesritner4540]

Way to push through the respiratory issue, Wes. congrats on the race!

[@wplate]

Thank you Wes! What an honor for you to watch one of my videos! I hope to see you at Bigfoot!

[@joem3556]

Dam dude you ran 2 x 200miles races this year?! You really must do a video on your training + work life balance. I get so drained after a 100miler...you at another level. Respect

[@wplate]

This year, in addition to Cocodona, I'm attempting the Triple Crown of 200s, of which Tahoe was the first. Bigfoot starts August 13, then finally Moab in October. 🙌🏼👊🏼

[@joem3556]

@@wplate #beastmode go get it done! I will be cheering from 🇨🇦

[@suem7920]

Congratulations! Gutsy performance! Love your video adventures. Hope lungs are all back to normal.

[@wplate]

Hi Sue! Breathing is back to normal. Thank you for watching!

[@adamtyson1257]

Great stuff as always Wes, congrats, hope the respiration issues are better and you are recovered.

[@wplate]

I'm feeling a lot better now, Adam, thank you! Thanks for watching.

[@walterhogie]

Congratulations! Great video!

[@wplate]

Thanks Terri. Appreciate you so much!

[@RunningLong]

Good fight to the end. Why did you cough? You started sick or it happened at the race?

[@wplate]

My feeling on the breathing issues is that the cold air combined with pollen and dust to produce the mucus.

[@dustinzook954]

Great video as always. Looking forward to sharing some miles with you in Moab

[@wplate]

Thank you, Dustin, I look forward to seeing you at Moab!

[@Duckling08]

The comradery is great at these races! 👊

[@wplate]

It is one of the things I love most about this sport.

[@willemvanriet7160]

Thanks for taking us on this unique journey of perseverance. Do u think long term such ultra distances is good or bad for your health?

[@wplate]

I believe it is good for my health. Thank you for watching!

[@arjanpetersen]

Cool to see that a lot of ladies were present around you as well. In the pack.

[@wplate]

Ultra running is welcoming of everyone.

[@jeanyves4220]

Awesome stuff, man! Have your lungs recovered well? Wondering if it might be the aftermath of Covid (assuming you caught it at some point), or maybe allergies (lots of various flora around there). Anyways, great vid as always.

[@wplate]

I blame allergies and high altitude. I paced a friend at 2019 Tahoe, and I had no problems even when climbing up to 9000'. But that was September. I think June has more pollen, and I think my allergies suffered. I have been fighting allergies since before Cocodona. Ugh. I'm mostly better now.

[@nickfraley3549]

Man what a video! You are an inspiring and tough dude, Wes!

[@wplate]

Thank you Nick!

[@craigjok]

Congratulations. I’m an asthmatic 67 year Endurance athlete too. It’s my motivation to beat it.

[@wplate]

Thank you for watching Craig!

[@markusmorin86]

Wow! You are such an inspiration Wes! Thanks for sharing this video

[@wplate]

Thank you for your kind words Markus.

[@paultellier2147]

Wes- when will you have an episode on your 200 mile training routine. Are you doing mostly zone 2 or what?

[@wplate]

I don't think I'll do a training routine video, I just run what my coach tells me to run. I love having a coach! I run based on RPE I guess, mostly 5-6, sometimes a 4. There have been times where I run intervals where I have to up the effort, but between my 200s I'm not doing any speed or interval work.

[@bellator129]

Hi Wes! What are the attachments you have on your GoPro when you arrive at the Heavenly AS…looks like something for wind buffering maybe? Just wondering what you use.

[@wplate]

Hi! These are what I use… www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/758560-REG/Rycote_065546_Micro_Windjammers.html

[@dgpower02]

Great video…inspiring…got chills

[@wplate]

Glad you enjoyed it, Daniel, thank you!

[@celo40runner65]

Muito bom. Mostrou mais uma vez o quanto você é forte. Parabéns Guerreiro.

[@wplate]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@carrieannbeckerfishman4292]

I have a bit of asthma and probably spit every quarter mile or so 😂

[@wplate]

I still cough up stuff during my runs. I hope to discuss with my doctor next month.

[@jeffaddy3373]

Epic endurance, Congratulations on a great adventure ….. BEASTIE

[@wplate]

Thank you Jeff!

[@cozyintegral6267]

Nice video and awesome job!

[@wplate]

Thank you for watching!

[@SchutzReborn]

Nice work. Thanks for sharing.

[@wplate]

Thank you for watching!

[@comissiotecnicacrossmatade682]

Congratulations!!!! it´s very hard race but everybody finisher is supermar/woman!!!

[@wplate]

Thank you!

[@jasonthomas16]

Sounds like you could have had pulmonary Edema or bronchitis at a minimum. Courtney Dauwalter got acute bronchitis trying to break the record on the ColoradoTrail and David Goggins got HAPE running Moad 240. Your definitely warrior finishing Taho feeling like that

[@wplate]

I think it was pollen combined with the cold and altitude, but I'm not a dr. I look forward to seeing how it goes at Moab in October.

[@jocelynbriggs]

you're doing Bigfoot too right? curious - why the two watches?

[@wplate]

Bigfoot too! and then Moab in October! Two watches, yes! I bought the Coros after Cocodona 2021, I wanted a watch whose battery could withstand an entire 200+ race on a single charge. I ended up being less-impressed with Coros, its battery life is good but it has limitations and is lacking features the Garmin has. So at Cocodona 2022 I brought back my Garmin because its ClimbPro feature is Awesome. I will stay Garmin because of this feature alone. So I decided I would wear both watches as a kind of test. Which did I like better? Turned out I liked having two watches. The Garmin gave me the feature I really wanted, plus better mileage accuracy than Coros, but I could use the Coros as a heart rate monitor and time display. Overkill to have two watches, yes. But at Tahoe, my Garmin ended up crapping out spectacularly, so I was very happy to have the Coros there as a backup recording.

[@jocelynbriggs]

@@wplate great to know! I got a coros this year for the same reason - I’ll see you at Bigfoot! Will be my first 200 - hope to see you and maybe share some miles! Amazing you’re doing 4 in one season WOW!!

[@oscarmolinaoutdooradventur1648]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wplate]

Thank you!

[@davidlewiston2167]

Wes, you did.

[@wplate]

Hi David, I did?

[@AD04070]

Was breathing difficult due to pollen? Asking cause I got into race for 2023.

[@wplate]

Dust, pollen, and cold temps conspired together. Keep a buff with you and follow the advice of Harry given at the last aid station. It helped me in that last section, it also helped me at Bigfoot.

[@viktorevdokimov565]

great video.! your video's inspire me so much, i'm doing me first 100k in 8 weeks🎉

[@wplate]

Thank you Viktor, I wish you all the luck and success in your 100K. I hope you have a good time!

[@mpelletier62]

In thise long distance race (over 100m) do you simply follow flags or markers like in a regular 50-100k or you need to have the gps track loaded on watch ans or follow with an app

[@wplate]

Both! The course is marked, as you can see in this video, but mostly at intersections and occasionally in between. We are also required to carry the course downloaded onto a device. I use the GaiaGPS app on my phone to check my position on the course if there's a question. There was a good long bit before we came into Tahoe City the first time where someone had removed the markers from the course, so we were forced to check the route with our downloaded maps.

[@mpelletier62]

@@wplate Thanks, when are you coming to one of our Canadian Ultra (QMT or Harricana in Quebec city)

[@wplate]

@@mpelletier62 I hope run a race in Canada some day, no plans currently but I appreciate the recommendations! I once had a friend who volunteered with the Canadian Death Race, so that one is in the back of my mind.

[@mpelletier62]

@@wplate Lost Soul Ultra in Alberta is also a close one for you, fast 100k + a WS qualifier

[@mikes7654]

How do you spell Phenomenal?……. WES PLATE ………. (1). At mile 29.9 when you were sitting down in a chair, the guy sitting down in front of you, look exactly like you. 😬😬🙂. (2) the views were just incredible during your journey. (3) what a spectacular/supporting wife and daughter you have 🙂👍-- “ Hats off to you Ladies 🙂 “….. (4). Wes, I could watch your videos all day long 😀👍🏃‍♂️. So glad I subscribed to you awhile back. (5) Wes, I had no doubt you’d finish 💪👍🏃‍♂️….. what an inspiration you are to so many….. Hopefully, someday I can meet you and listen to your wonderful trail stories 😬😎 ( now you’ll avoid me 😀)….. Anyway, a Big Congratulations on your finish!!! Looking forward to your next video and Thank You 👍.

[@wplate]

Thank you, Mike, I appreciate all your kind words. 🙏🏼

[@andikadimasprasetyo5758]

Hi, can i know your average pace during this race?

[@wplate]

Sure! That data is included in my Strava activity linked in the description.

[@josepablogonzalez9047]

👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻yeah Wes

[@wplate]

Thanks Jose!

[@aliciavalentyn5889]

Awesomeness

[@wplate]

Thanks for watching!

[@stoneharbour4722]

Why are you wearing 2 watches

[@wplate]

I bought the Coros after Cocodona 2021, I wanted a watch whose battery could withstand an entire 200+ race on a single charge. I ended up being less-impressed with Coros, its battery life is good but it has limitations and is lacking features the Garmin has. So at Cocodona 2022 I brought back my Garmin because its ClimbPro feature is Awesome. I will stay Garmin because of this feature alone. So I decided I would wear both watches as a kind of test. Which did I like better? Turned out I liked having two watches. The Garmin gave me the feature I really wanted, plus better mileage accuracy than Coros, but I could use the Coros as a heart rate monitor and time display. Overkill to have two watches, yes. But at Tahoe, my Garmin ended up crapping out spectacularly, so I was very happy to have the Coros there as a backup recording.

[@stoneharbour4722]

@@wplate ok clear 👍👍my respect for your accomplishment. 🙏🙏🙏

[@joehiggins34]

Great race and great video. 2022 bib 88

[@wplate]

Congrats on your finish Joe. You probably passed me after Tahoe City on the way back. That last day was tough for me as I struggled with breathing. Thanks for watching!