THE MOHICAN 100 - Watch your Step - 2019

[@philiprogers8620]

Great video Ryan, thanks for putting in the super-human effort to run the race AND film it! Hard for people to understand what its like to be out there on course, but this comes pretty close. That's me in the dark green shirt at 16:45, lap one at the Hickory Ridge aid station, with the taped up knee. My day went about about like yours - two awesome laps in mild conditions, then an UNBELIEVABLE rainstorm, a death march lap on trails that were basically flowing creeks, and then calling it quits at sunrise. Made is 77.7 miles (3 laps) in about 24 hours. It was a fun weekend!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Philip, that means a lot!! The trails are special out there, such a fun course, and harder than you think it's going to be. So sorry to hear about your day ending early. The storm was like something I've never been in before. It just didn't let up for a minute the whole night. Really hard to describe it to people!! Thanks again, hope you can bounce back!

[@aplacetorambleon]

those stairs looked like alot of fun!!!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Yeah, they were! 😂

[@carolinecardullo6463]

Attitude is everything...finishing is just a bonus........i love your attitude regardless of having to stop at mile 82.......that keeps people like me hopeful that maybe one day i can try a 100 miler and whatever happens happens......it's all in the attitude......and yours is inspiring.......thank you Ryan...always love your videos!!!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Caroline! That means a lot to me. You can do a 100, just sign up and jump in!!

[@coryshetler460]

Great stuff Ryan. Some days you cross the line and other days you slip and sprain your ankle. Every race is hard. You'll get the burning river!! Good Luck!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Cory!!

[@danrawn4508]

Bummer about the outcome Ryan... proud of your effort to get to 82 miles! It was good to meet you at the Covered Bridge AS Saturday late afternoon! I did the 50, it started to rain when I was picking up drop bag at Covered Bridge AS. My thoughts and prayers were with all you 100 milers... that rain was torrential!! Amazing effort my friend!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

I remember you Dan!!! Glad you made it out of there before it got too nasty!!

[@Ultrarunningamber]

GREAT JOB RYAN. Beautiful course and congrats. 82 miles is amazing still. Hope you are healing well.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks!! I’m doing alright I think 🤞

[@Jameswmin]

Great film - really enjoyed it, thanks for making it. It made me laugh that you said it’s really not that technical, then soon cut to you climbing under & over several downed trees and lots of other terrain that looked far from runnable!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Haha! That part was kind of technical I guess!

[@Jenniedoingstuff]

Thanks for this video! I did the Mohican 100 as my first 100, and it was cool to see your recap. I felt like I was so tunneled vision to get to that finish, that I don't remember a lot of it. The rain was brutal. I'm not even sure how we made it though that. The fog was so intense. Sorry for your outcome especially after such a hard effort. Hope you're healing well. I can't wait to watch your adventures at WS.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

That's awesome that you finished! Congrats on getting through that incredible storm on your first 100!!! Don't worry, they're not all like that haha!

[@hkshane]

Ran the 50 miler. Saw you there. That hill you slipped on took a guy out around 4am. Saw you at aid station before you started 3rd loop. You were in and out faster than most others. That impressed me. That rain storm was nasty and kudos to all of you who toughed it out over the night.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Yeah I head about him, they said that he tore some ligaments in his knee. It was a nasty little 4 foot hill!!! The storm was nasty, hope you made it out of there before it got too bad!

[@jasonrupe5276]

Great race Ryan ! I passed you at some point and said hey I like you videos! Don’t know if you remember or not. I ran the 50 this year..but man the 100 is tough without all the weather. Great video! Keep inspiring others with your videos!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

I remember, thanks Jason!!

[@jasonwitham4518]

Thanks for sharing this story. Hope you heal quickly

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Jason, out in Squaw Valley right now and actually able to run around a bit, so things are looking good!

[@DannyPimienta]

Hey Ryan, it’s been a long while. This video brings back memories of my first 50k, I rolled and badly sprained my ankle in mile 1. I opted to keep going and finished in just over 8 hours in freezing rain and snow and got lost on top of everything.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Ahhh rolling your ankle at mile 1 must have been so rough!!! That's awesome that you were able to keep going, congrats on finishing in such crazy conditions too!!

[@Achey_Runner]

Great job buddy!!! The best part is that you knew you had it. You ran the race well and a finish was certain. I shared your fate. I was a bit too close to another runner, didn't see a root, rolled my ankle pretty early (mile 10ish). Had trouble keeping stability with that ankle after that. Rolled it again hard at mile 22. Medics wrapped it at mile 30. When the flooding started, I couldn't see the roots anymore and just kept rolling that ankle. Mile 68ish, medics checked my ankle and it was black. I was advised to stop and I did. Otherwise I felt good. So this video really touched me since it felt so similar to my race. Thank you for all the great videos you make.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Ohhhh man, that is crazy!!! So sorry to hear that happened to you. Mine bruised up pretty bad a few days after, but I can't imagine rolling your anke that early. Hope you are healing up!

[@changemymind8692]

That guy running behind you looks like he was wearing Earth Runners sandals. Cool. 15:30

[@Tylerhas_theruns]

That looks so beautiful!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

It really is an amazing place!

[@CandellieStudio]

Awesome effort it's a shame it didn't work out. I've recently started running and love the trails. I didn't know it was really a thing until seeing your videos. Signed up to a 7.5 trail run in September. I'm hoping it will get me the bug and I'll increase the distances over the months and years to come. Looking forward to the behind the scenes.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Andy, that is awesome!! And it's exactly how I got into trail running. Watching youtube videos in disbelief that people do crazy things like this! Good luck, have a great time at your upcoming trail race!!

[@CandellieStudio]

@@RyanClaytonFilms thank you Ryan. I agree seeing peoples journeys in these things and that it's not all about being first place is very encouraging and inspiring

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Totally!! I feel the same!

[@changemymind8692]

That guy behind you looks like he was wearing Earth Runners sandals. Cool. 15:30

[@adityabhat4589]

Great Videos Man, watching all your videos one by one now. Great story telling and coverage of the race, which is super informative and captivating. Your determination is truly inspiring. You definitely deserve more followers. No idea why people haven't found your videos yet or haven't subscribed to your awesome channel. Hope you get more followers soon. Anyways keep up the good work and good luck on your future races :)

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much!! That means a lot! 🙏

[@eagerunner1]

With ever ultra I have done find that you learn more about yourself. My last one I learned staying with people can be good and bad thing. Also it ok to quit if the is no benefit.Good job trying to grind it out. Can’t wait to see the video on western States. Wishing you speedy recovery and good luck on the next one.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks! We learn new things from every race, that's for sure!

[@Ultramatty]

Awesome effort, bro! Amazing rainstorm. Trail at 19:00, sweet. Keep up the good work, man!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Dude these trails were so fun and the rainstorm was insane!

[@Aaron46L]

Loved the video, but sorry about your injury and DNF. Hope your ankle heals quickly.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Aaron!!

[@jwh2f]

I just can't imagine the mental effort required to march into a torrential downpour after already covering 50 miles. In the dark. On a trail that you are not very familiar with. Such a great illustration of the insanity associated with this sport :)

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

It was definitely hard to do!! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@DanRuns]

Excellent effort, those conditions looked tough!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Tough conditions for sure, thanks!!

[@marisol5841]

Awesome video Ryan!! Thank you for sharing😊

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Marisol!

[@RosserRuns]

You are the rainmaker. ⛈

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

😂

[@brianwilliams1790]

Great recap, tough night in the rain but thanks for sharing!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Brian!! It was a crazy night of weather, and the race ended a bit short for me. I need to get back out there!

[@olivia-bv3ms]

that course looks beautiful!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

It really is beautiful, not what you expect in the midwest. Great climbs and decents, really fun race!

[@hartmandr]

Hey, Ryan! Bummer about your injury! 82 miles is amazing, but obviously we know you were going to get that 100! Carrie and I are way impressed with your skills and your channel! Quick question... Which would you quit first? Ultra running or Dave Matthews??? 😆 You're the man!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

David!!!! That's a good question, one that I'd definitely fight to keep both! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@salutedabadd1yadigg]

My dude and I go hike this park a alot! I cant believe yall ultra'd it😱 hog hollow and the elevation always whoops my butt 😴💤

[@craigjok]

Amazing effort. Keep up the inspiration.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Craig!!!

[@iRunOnBeer]

Taking this race on this year and it's my first ever 100 miler. I don't think I could have said it any better than you. I'm just mentally preparing to really suffer haha.

[@oliviagreen8853]

How did your race go?

[@runningtowardultra7183]

Amazing video. Big help for preparing to crew my brother-in-law’s upcoming first Mohican 100. What pack does your buddy have in this video? I’ve been looking for something like that.

[@LouieB4]

I took part in the race this past weekend. It was a great course. Although they may stop doing the hand climb section in future events. The up/downside is that the crew points are all in the first half of the loop. So the back half feels like forever.

[@johntruelove7003]

Triggered @ 23:11, that storm, wow it was brutal. Heal up, rest up, get ready for Burning River.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

TRIGGERED 👹 lol

[@roblikesoutdoorstuff]

Awesome effort! I’d like to hear more about how your food intake went on this race. Any pointers that made you feel better. No Mexican food the night before? Haha

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

haha, nope no Mexican food the night before this one. Nutrition went much better this time around. Got about 200-300 calories an hour from the start and that worked out really well. Better than Kettle where I only averaged about 100 per hour at the beginning. I talked with Unived after Kettle and we decided to up the calories per hour and it really helped!

[@Artstar1983]

Ryan - any chance you would post a video or podcast on your thoughts/comparisons between Mohican 100 and Burning River 100? I am thinking about doing one or the other next year and would be interested in your perspective.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Hey, I wish I could but I ended up not traveling to burning river. My ankle was still not ready to go after hurting it at Mohican. I’ll tell that whole story soon. But I know others that were there and most like Mohican more. Burning River has more road sections and is less rugged than mohican, for what it’s worth. I really liked Mohican a lot and will probably be back next year doing it again!

[@CardenSaraid]

Great effort! I admire your determination. I think I saw you on your second loop at the covered bridge. I plan on going back next year for redemption. The course is gorgeous. Any suggestions on fighting the mental game? I fell pretty bad around mile 8 and couldn't get my head back in the race.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Ah sorry to hear that! I think the best thing for the mental game is to visualize the whole race ahead of time, accept that you’re going to suffer and welcoming it to the party when it arrives. Also keep showing up to each section of the course with a fresh outlook. That’s how I think about it. Having a positive mantra helps too. Hopefully that helps, let me know if you have other questions! 👍

[@CardenSaraid]

@@RyanClaytonFilms Thank you!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

You bet, good luck!! 👊

[@Endurance83]

Are there any pre-qualifications to enter the Mohican 100? I've run a few 50k's and one 100k, and am looking for a little more distance. Also, I see that this year's event allows entry to WS100 and UTMB lottery systems...

[@mikekostka7127]

Tough course. Paced my son on his final loop last year of his 100.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

That’s awesome! I bet that was a special time.

[@JAHinHK]

Great video. Beautiful scenery, but everything green looks like poison ivy to me. I'd spend 30 hours watching my step and worrying. Sorry how it ended for you.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Haha yes it kinda does! The more time you spend in woods like these, the quicker you can spot it. Good luck out there!

[@eriktred]

Ultrarunners, you all are so badass. 82 miles is more than I could do!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Erik!!

[@davidpowell3347]

Wonder if Bob Blum is still involved with the Race Direction? First year of this race was won by the amazing airline Captain Dave Drach. Unfortunately killed in motorcycle accident caused by truck losing its load on a curve some years ago. (Assuming this is the race that debuted in 1990 and was called "Mohican Mania" and ran the weekend following Old Dominion that year) when a hot O.D. was followed by that one being cold and wet with a problem high water crossing that became dangerous,I believe that the course was rerouted to remove the fording of the river during the race after Dave reported it was dangerous to the R.D. (I understand he made the crossing)

[@puplife9651]

Hello I just started watching your channel. Great job , I live in Ohio about an hour and a half from this race , would you recommend this race for a first ?

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Hey Lloyd, thanks!!! I think this would be a really good race. Logistically, it's pretty easy since it's a looped course. Not a whole lot to worry about for drop bags, 1 or 2 will be fine. The terrain is pretty typical for the midwest, rocks and roots, but very runnable. Especially if you live that close, I think it would be a great first one for you. Let me know what you decide!!

[@johnmaloney2016]

What would you say are the most affordable watches that can gps track a 100 miler and monitor heart rate?

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Hey John, there is really only one brand that can probably do it on a single charge and that's Coros, but HR data will be sketchy. If you are willing to carry a small usb power bank, it's super easy to charge any other watch halfway through the race. I made the mistake of not bringing one to Mohican, but I have in my other 100's. Most likely you will be moving slower in the night, so charging a watch as you go for 1-2 hours is no big deal. I charged my Suunto 9 halfway through Hallucination 100 and finished with about 30% battery life left at the end. In other races, I've charged my Garmin Fenix, it's not bad if you get a small usb charger. Hope that helps! let me know if you have other questions.

[@johnmaloney2016]

Super helpful, thank you Ryan. Your videos have been inspiring and informative as I prepare to make the jump from 10k to 50k, then onward and upward!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Awesome!! That is so cool to hear, good luck!!!

[@ryandoherty9696]

Just think..Walmsley finishing 100 around when Ry guy finishing this 50..but great job!!!! doing my first 50k in a couple months

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Haha, it's mind blowing!!!!

[@ryandoherty9696]

@@RyanClaytonFilms Really is, awesome job still!!

[@gregpirtle5532]

Great effort Ryan. Enjoy Western States filming!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Greg!!

[@tubesockets120v]

What size Salomon running vest did you wear?

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

I believe it was a medium size when I got it, but they might have changed how they do things. You want it to be pretty tight because it will stretch during the race and you don't want it bouncing all over if it's too big.

[@tubesockets120v]

@@RyanClaytonFilms Is that the 5l or 12L size?

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

@@tubesockets120v I use the 5L, and that’s big enough for me 👍

[@mubarakthursday5417]

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[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks!

[@BryceNewbold]

are you running this year?? im signing up probably in a day or two.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

I really want to, but it’s on Halloween this year and I have young kids that would be super sad if I was gone for that! It’s a great race, have a blast!!!!

[@frankvenegas6065]

what type of headlamp do you use?

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

This is the one!! Petzl swift RL geni.us/petzlswiftrl

[@MangoRunner]

Oh man, that one incident ended the race. Sorry to see that happen when you were going so well. Is the 4 loops the exact same (25 mile each?) or do they change it any? One of my friend is doing it right now.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Yeah that one slip ended it all! 😭. The regular course is two laps of 27 miles and then two laps of 23 miles. There is an extra trail that they send you on the first two laps and it goes through a cool area. Great course, loved it!

[@MangoRunner]

@@RyanClaytonFilms Ah I see. Looks pretty. This year since it's late Oct, I bet the leaves are changing and looks nice also. Next time you do it you will do great! Keep up the great videos Ryan! I watched the Triple crown on Amazon you did. Great stuff and great job on it! One day I will try the 200, but not now. Need to get the 100 down first. :D

[@michaelbeck3975]

Was this race hot/humid at any stage?

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Yeah it did get hot and humid on Saturday afternoon before the rain came in. Gotta be ready for anything in June !

[@sigepohio]

19:28 Needs graphic content filter! lol, snakes getting busy!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

😂

[@karlstine2065]

The course doesn’t sound great. One big loop is always better.