THE CRUEL JEWEL 100 - Running One of the Hardest 100 Mile Ultramarathons // 2021

[@bildotunechi]

Absolutely fantastic video. As a deaf viewer I wanted to say a huge thank you for perfect subtitles. It's incredibly rare that I see people go through the effort of providing them.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

This comment made my day, thank you so much and so glad it helped!!!!!

[@bildotunechi]

@@RyanClaytonFilms boom! We made each others days then! Wish there were more people out there like you, man! I hope it'll inspire you to keep it up for future videos! :D

[@DJHarryteaches]

The subtitles are put there by KZbin. You can add them to almost any video. Click on the CC button on your screen.

[@bildotunechi]

@@DJHarryteaches thanks, but you're talking about auto captions, but these were manually done.

[@DJHarryteaches]

@@bildotunechi Well they fit so nicely I thought it was the auto caption...well done. Well done on the video as well. Great video footage that had me cheering you on till the end!!!

[@runningtowardultra7183]

Just finished crewing at Mohican 100, what a treat to have this video to watch after a long, hard weekend. Cheers, Ryan!!!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

That’s awesome!! Mohican is a great one, hope to get back there some day!!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

The sound effects and blurred vision at 33:16 made me feel like I was actually there in your shoes. Those night grind hours can be rough! Amazing video Ryan! I'm impressed how much of the event you were able to document. 👏 Congrats on your finish! Heck of a race!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Dave! The weirdness that you go through is hard to portray and super happy to hear that this did!!!

[@SeeChadRun]

Wow! What a crazy (and fun) race! 33,213' vert is no joke! Great job!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

No joke for sure! Thanks Chad!

[@lukasz-dg5rn]

For all outside of USA: 108 miles is 173,8 km and elevation of 33,213 feet is 10123 meters. All USA videos and Rogue videos are like: 1 browser for watching, 1 browser for converting units. :D Nice video, good job telling about stomach issues and smaller problems during this race. It gives some valuable information to anyone who wants to try similar challenges.

[@Joeely618]

Ryan, this is just awesome at so many levels. Training for and finishing this monster of a race is amazing...and that you did it without bonking or having any catastophes along the way is a testament to your training and your race plan and execution. THEN, you've produced a work of art in this video. The planning, the editing, THE MUSIC, the way you told the story is first rate. Having John with the second camera added a huge positive to the video's impact. I rolled it up on my big screen and good sound system and drank it in today. The technical quality of both the video and audio is very high. I've been waiting for this, knowing you'd made a great video...but, wow, this was beyond expectations. This showcases what trail running is and how you deal with it...puking and all. LOVED the short bit at 32:18 of "things fall apart"!! Very good visual effects. My wife wants to watch it now too...will give her a further flavor of why I like train running so much. Awesome job, dude, thank you for all the effort. This video should win some awards....so pleased it's had over a thousand views already today!!! Well done!!!

[@mandy4887]

Cruella may be the summer blockbuster, but this CRUEL Jewel documentary should be #1! I smiled so many times watching this. The creepy, Stranger Things music was great (made up for missing Justin Timberlake).

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Haha I haven’t seen cruela yet! Thanks for the kudos on the music!

[@eagerunner1]

Congrats great video and race. You crushed it. Western states will be awesome.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you!!

[@Vonblargen]

Making my return to Grindstone 100 in September after literally hobbling 40 miles to the finish in 2019, and this recap has me excited to get back to my own big mountain adventures 💯🍻 Kudos on the buckle!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Good luck Carl!! Go get that Grindstone buckle!

[@IanPryor]

Sweet video Ryan! Definitely the hardest 100 miler I ever done, I love the sign that says "congratulations you've finally Run 100 miles. If this was a normal race you'd be done but because this is cruel." I guess technically it's 107. Everyone is super nice out there though, definitely recommend it for anyone who really wants to push themselves

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Yes I agree!! Hardest one I've ever done. And that sign was so infuriating in the moment, but hilarious to look back on now!!

[@TDMiller]

I'm running my first mountain marathon next weekend, and this video is totally getting me pumped. Awesome!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

You got this! Thank you so much!!

[@GrahamAngus2]

thanks for another thoroughly entertaining race video and great work on sub-40! The treadmill vert and heat-training paid off

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Graham! You’re right, treadmill and heat training definitely did pay off!

[@ap1873]

memories.. hope i have the guts to try it again dropped at 75 3 years ago,, that race is no joke. congrats!

[@MoniqueLMontague]

Ryan did great, but hats off to you too! 75 miles is no small feat! Of course, you'll do it again! No doubt!

[@guymonty]

Amazing job and great video. Especially loved the David Lynch vibe to night 2!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Ooo thank you!!

[@kwd-2023]

Absolutely love your race recap videos. Besides the obvious physical challenge you overcome, your ability to stay positive through all the pain and suffering is inspiring and motivating. Great job in making these for others to enjoy.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me!!!

[@rachelblinn5790]

I got invited off the waitlist for the 2022 race. Low-key high key so excited/nervous. Thanks so so much for the video.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

That's awesome Rachel!!! Good luck with your training, ask any questions you may have, and glad you liked the video!!

[@UltraDad]

Very nice work here Ryan! Really enjoyed re-living the experience. Those views early on were heavenly - thanks to the forest fire! Can’t wait to see how IT 100 goes!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks man, and congrats on Mohican!

[@redwolf2635]

big congratulations ryan!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much!

[@danalber4745]

Awesome video Ryan, congratulations on your finish

[@cyclox73]

I was waiting for this to post! Awesome work man! 👊🏼

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Bernard!

[@chadallen3794]

Fantastic video! Even more fantastic of a finish. Way to finish strong!!! Inspiring...

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Chad!!

[@jimfash3396]

Watching the race and thinking… can’t wait till we can grab one of those hats!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Jim!! Working on getting some that I like, this was a prototype and I think we can make it better!

[@MattD86]

@@RyanClaytonFilms don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. It’s a snapback hat…let it fly off the shelves

[@TrailScapes]

Welcome to my backyard! Glad it could treat you well! I just finished FKTing (pending) the entire Georgia section of the AT (75.5 miles, 19,500ft), so I know the pain those hills can bring! Good work bossman!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Nice work Daniel!! And thank you!

[@TrailScapes]

@@RyanClaytonFilms Thanks brother, I was pacing at CJ as well! Was hoping to see you out there, but you know how these things go lol

[@mlegrand]

Nice work on this Ryan! We’re all super proud of you for that effort and putting together this wonderful recap. 👏

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Matt!!

[@andrews1368]

Great job Ryan. What an accomplishment!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Andrew!!

[@alichambers6024]

Well done Ryan,what a great video!well worth the wait!👏👏👏🏃‍♂️🇬🇧

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Ali!!

[@ianbritton7534]

Fantastic effort Ryan. Thank you for filming.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Ian!

[@russellhouse835]

Those Georgia trails hit different! Awesome job at the race and in the production of this video! Enjoy your buckle, you definitely earned it!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Russel!! They are made different down there!

[@TheDnevnik]

Cograts Ryan, what an awesome race you had here! All that time on the dreadmill really payed up haha

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you Alex!! That’s for sure, countless hours on the dreadmill really paid off!!

[@jeffdelro5161]

Another quality video...definitely worth the wait! Soundtrack is perfect...where’s the Timberlake tracks though?! 😂. Nice work.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Jeff!!! and yeah, had to cover up the JT track, he doesn't need anymore money from youtube!! lol

[@bdittman13]

Congrats on your finish! That's a monster of a race. Your video brings back memories!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank Bill!! Your video was one I watched many times while prepping, thanks for sharing your experience too!!

[@BackyardWesternStates]

Thanks for sharing Ryan. Appreciate seeing the terrain, gleaning insights on the course and of course your success! Way to go!

[@christopherbrand5360]

Beautifully made video of that fantastic race! It is hard for me to imagine adding filming/narrating to the challenge. It is a wonderful gift to be able to watch this and remember the race, thank you :) I was able to pick myself out in the first-wave start (~11:20) in the black shirt/shorts with the white cap and red shoes. You did a great job of capturing the emotions throughout this awesome adventure. Congratulations on your accomplishments! Maybe we’ll meet at another race some time, I’ve got family in Indiana so I get up that way often.

[@timedwards1921]

I had to come back and watch this again today, as I climbed hills on the treadmill because we’re back in yet another strict lockdown here in Vietnam. Thanks for inspiring me and letting me enjoy the beauty of your run while stuck inside. Well done with the run and the video.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much for watching again, glad you can find motivation in it during this time you're in lock down again. Good luck and stay safe!

[@betsysharpe7301]

Congratulations! Amazing video and race commentary!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you Betsy!!

[@basnetsuman]

Congratulations, Ryan, for such a great effort and thank you for a superb video of the Race. I am from Nepal and going to turn 60 next year. I have done a few 50K races and I am starting to train for a 50 Mile Race, most probably the North Face one in San Francisco (since I have relatives there) whenever that may take place again after the craziness of this pandemic is over. Watching your video has certainly helped with my motivation. Thanks.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

That is awesome to hear! Good luck at the north face 50, I’ve heard awesome things about that race!!

[@mollyklinger2859]

Congrats, Ryan!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Molly!

[@Brett.A]

Great work man! Congrats on the finish and great film!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Brett!

[@michaeldaugherty2293]

❤ Glad that you were able to make it through the whole thing without getting injured. You did a great job of not only filming the jewel but also did a great job of putting it all together into one video. I could feel the passion and hard work that you put into getting this out. Loved the music choices btw. 😊

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank You so much, that means a lot!

[@madr309]

Great video! And thanks for giving some visibility to ultras here on the east side of the Mississippi. We don't have the towering peaks of Western States or Hardrock or Javelina, but as you found, the Appalachians can still bring the pain. And the beauty. Thanks for noticing how pretty my state of Georgia is.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Georgia is beautiful!! Loved this race so much, definitely a beast, one that people need to experience to understand it!

[@justinturnbow371]

Such a great video. I know I've already said it but HUGE congratulations

[@johntruelove7003]

Amazing job Ryan, both in finishing the race and video experience.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks John, looking forward to the next week!!

[@Brockdorf]

Great to see you out there on this incredible race. I don't think people realize how massive that belt buckle is, it is HUGE!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

It is so massive!!! Haven't even tried to wear it yet!

[@UPENNACNP]

Congratulations! Amazing work. Thank you for taking us along for this epic journey. God bless.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much Matthew!!

[@DartmoorPaul]

Yet to watch it through, but just had to say wow! And the build up at the start I could really feel myself getting anxious and it brought back all those memories of races and those awful hours before the start. brilliantly filmed and captured your journey as ever, Ryan. Thank you for sharing & congratulations. 33k of ascent?! Are you kidding me😱

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much!! It’s wonderful to hear that parts I spent tons of time on come across as intended. Thank you!! And yeah, 33k feet up!!!!!! Lol

[@DartmoorPaul]

@@RyanClaytonFilms I’ll definitely watch again before my 100(k) next weekend just to inspire me 😎

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

@@DartmoorPaul awesome!! And good luck!!

[@Sanko1960]

Congratulations on a remarkable accomplishment, and so very well done, not to mention the excellent footage, music, editing. But really, your hard work and commitment are so much in evidence every step of the way.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much Natasha!

[@JuhoSalliTech]

Ryan, you've outdone yourself this time! What an amazing movie; the edit, the audio, the colors and the feels, they all were just spot on. And your race performance was absolutely great as well. This is one of the best, if not _the_ best, race documentary I have ever seen. Great job and thanks for bringing us along the ride (or you know, the run)!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Wow, thank you so much for the kind words Juho, that means so much to me!!

[@SarahOdeh]

Well worth the wait! This was wonderful to see and incredibly well edited. Congratulations on an epic race! My husband, a non-runner, even enjoyed this!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

That’s awesome, so cool to hear that a non runner liked it 😀. Thanks!

[@MKHoadley]

Great video, Congratulations!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Matthew!

[@RunDaddyO]

Congratulations Ryan! Great job on the race and the video. You set it up so well, I felt the pre race nerves as you were waiting to start!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much!

[@josie7188]

Thanks for sharing this with us... So inspiring... 💪😁 Great video!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you Josie!

[@LifeInTheLongRun]

That buckle can be a weapon 😁 awesome video and great managing your strength throughout the race. That Wildhorse 7 had it made 💪

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Ruel! It is seriously a massive buckle 🤣. And the Wildhorse were great!!

[@Ultramatty]

Dope as always, bro! Know you put in a ton of work in training and it paid off! Huge congratulations, I'm proud of you, man. Also, I dug the horror flick editing after the last aid station! Classic!😂 Have fun at Western States!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Haha, thanks Matt!!!!

[@joseduran575]

Amazing dude! Congratulations!!

[@Tylerhas_theruns]

So good! Going to have to go running now!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

That’s awesome! Thanks!

[@MrBeachbums5]

Outstanding! So well done! You did a wonderful job with this and I completely enjoyed it while doing a treadmill workout - the time flew by. Congrats and thank you!

[@Ultrarunningamber]

Amazing Ryan! Another awesome race and video to go with it. Great job.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Amber!

[@CleanDogz]

Huge congrats👏 Great and hugely inspirational video. Thanks for sharing!

[@sethepley]

dude 33,000 ft+ of gain. 100 miles... that's so badass. even though you killed the vid not many will understand how hard that is. congratulations man amazing!!!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much Seth!!

[@chandaharkins4418]

My neck of the woods! Congratulations! It was awesome to watch your journey. Thanks for filming this as I know it must have been somewhat burdensome.

[@audrayvonne9302]

Thanks for documenting this journey. So great to see your experience!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you Audra!

[@brettthibodeaux4309]

Thank you, Ryan! So great re-living the race through your video.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Brett! Congrats on your finish too man!

[@brianbarton5506]

Congratulations Ryan. Superb performance, all without breaking yourself in the process. Great film. I'm already looking forward to the next.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much Brian!

[@Mr_Fairdale]

That buckle is a UNIT! Congrats on the hard effort and finish! I live near some huge mountains, but CJ scares me more than most of them.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

The buckle is serious!!!! haha, but yeah it' sure is a tough race to go with it!!

[@craigrobertbarstow]

Awesome effort, and a great professional edit to provide a window into your experience. I want to watch it again! Thanks Ryan, your work has provided me with a lot of help and inspiration over the years. Most of all congratulations 😊

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks that means a lot to me!!! Hope you enjoy it on the second watch too!! 👏

[@tombargerstock3419]

Great accomplishment Ryan!!! So happy for you. You did a great job on this video and really on sharing the entire journey. The inside into wha it takes to make this race happen was fantastic. Thank you for sharing!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much Tom!!

[@Chasery]

This was an amazing video but I love to point out how much mental and physical poise that goes into this! Doing an 100 mile ultramarathon is an achievement in it's own but it's crazy to think their are even higher levels of difficulty to this. Great video!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Congratulations on finishing a tough race! Pretty good video man!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks man!

[@kristiwiley8413]

So cool. Congrats again on your finish and absolutely loved watching this epic video!! 😃🔥 so inspiring.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much Kristi!

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

You did amazing managing yourself, especially when having those low moments. The elevation profile was no joke, is at UTMB level. A race for the ages that I am sure will always have a very special place in your heart. Thanks for putting up such a good documentary

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much Javier, that means a lot!

[@JoeyKneecap]

Well done, Ryan. You are an inspiration to all runners across this planet. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for creating.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much!!!

[@emlyngriffith5846]

I wish I could do that. Great effort. You made it look easy. Well done 👍🍷

[@ianc.4601]

A great effort. Really well done.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you Ian!

[@RJ-iu7ze]

Awesome! Massive congratulations again Ryan. We all knew you could do it - and you smashed it!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much!! 👏

[@jefferyyates8062]

Thanks for taking us with you on the journey well done great effort.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much Jeffery!

[@alesiabock9305]

Super proud of you! What a journey!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you Alesia!

[@yianniskatsiris828]

Great race Ryan!!You're a great person also!!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much Yiannis!!

[@aaronl8693]

Congrats! So fun to watch the journey and get a glimpse of what I'll experience in my own 100's in the next few years.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Yes! Good luck Aaron!

[@MattD86]

I’m 7 mins in and this is already so damn good, Ryan. Bravo

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you!!!

[@jimc3891]

Great job, smart have finishing the primary goal in the tougher mountain 100’s. I know exactly how you feel. Did something similar for another mountain 100. Preparing for two years, the mental and physical commitment. The sense of completion, that is real closure! Congratulations.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Jim! That's been my main focus for these mountain races like you said. Once I get a few more under my belt I might try to go for a certain time, but right now it's all about the journey and finishing. Congrats on yours as well!

[@denniesueirro7477]

What a great job you did! Congratulations!! I appreciate your videos!! 💜💜💜🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much Dennie!!

[@BoulderHikes]

Nice work and great video. That’s some serious vertical effort.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you!!!

[@runhanrunnl]

Braveau - well done, and thanx for sharing your story with us.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much!!

[@arborvor]

From Kennesaw GA and that area is one of My favorite places to run

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

That’s awesome, would love to have this area to run in often!!

[@pathtoultra]

Congrats Ryan, looks like a tough one for sure. Your MO100 video took me to the start line there a couple weeks ago! It was awesome!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Oh that is awesome!! Hope you had a good race there!!!

[@pathtoultra]

@@RyanClaytonFilms I did brother, laid down a 23:37. I was amped!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

That's great!! Congrats!!

[@pathtoultra]

@@RyanClaytonFilms Thanks brother! Keep up the great work man! Onto the Tahoe 200.

[@andrewinpompey]

Congratulations, great run!!

[@MoniqueLMontague]

Wow, man. That was an incredibly tough race and you FINISHED! Congratulations!!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you!!!!

[@86bench]

Thanks for the time and effort you've put into this. Well worth the wait!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you Allan!

[@victorng1194]

Congrats! Amazing edit on "things are falling apart" portion! Feels so immersive that it is me myself going through that🤣

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you!!

[@irunovermountains]

Love a good race vlog. Well done mate. This one looked fun

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much Aaron!

[@freedomwon2004]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing your adventure! Congratulations on finishing. Just found your channel today and subscribed. Bell is on. 🏃‍♂️

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Awesome! Thank you so much!!! See you around!

[@brennanburns4326]

Thanks for the great video and congrats!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Brennan!!!

[@xXAnthony619Xx]

Straight beast of a race! 33k ft of climb! Phew!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

It’s a beast for sure!!

[@jencov1]

This is awesome! Congratulations!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you!!

[@brookeworm18]

Hey! I know that park! That’s in my home state and I’ve hiked some of that trail! Well done!!

[@mikeallen4556]

Awesome work on finishing your race and for the amazing production.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thank you so much Allen!!

[@mikeallen4556]

@@RyanClaytonFilms definitely. I always enjoy your videos. I was running with another believer this weekend down in San Antonio and we were chatting about you and just how we enjoy your content. That and the fact that you are a believer. How do you balance it all? Making content? Running? Being a husband and father? Working and all the while trying to keep a healthy handle on technology? Either way, keep at it man, you’re doing awesome. Thanks, Mike.

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

@@mikeallen4556 thank you so much!! It’s definitely really hard to balance it all, but I enjoy being busy so that makes it kinda work I guess!

[@karpozani]

Congrats Ryan!!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks!

[@ericburton3904]

Amazing! You killed it. Will you be at WS100 filming this weekend?

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks!! I’ll be there crewing and pacing, and yes of course filming along the way!!

[@andrewjknox]

Thanks for sharing and grats on finishing this beast of a race 👍👏

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Thanks Andrew!!

[@76yacumo]

Respect Ryan, great video!

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Appreciate it! Thank you so much!