CREWING STATES - Sally McRae & The 2014 Western States 100 | The Ginger Runner

[@AstrumG2V]

The amount of nervous chaotic energy in the entire first act is so infectious XD

[@risingsun_]

pause video, stream it to the TV, turn on surround sound, like, and then press play. I've been waiting for this one for a while. :)

[@TheGingerRunner]

hahaha!

[@Kelly_Ben]

Wow, that got some tears from me at the end! Love that her first thought when finishing was to hug her crew. And her genuine surprise and disbelief when she was called up on the stage beforehand as a top competitor! Great film. I need to go back and watch more of your archive!

[@SirWrender]

Dude this was fun to watch and It's very well made! I like the music too.

[@TheGingerRunner]

Thanks Wren! Always curious what it's like for a viewer that might not be familiar w/ Western or Ultras in general. Did you end with a good grasp on the race/experience/insanity/emotion at all? PS- your VFX breakdown vid is CRAZY good.

[@SirWrender]

***** haha thanks man! I grew up with my dad running marathons so I'm somewhat familiar with the race experience but definitely not on the level of 50-100 miles, and I know nothing about Western. I really enjoyed your 100Km race video so I got a better feel about ultras from that. I feel like you portrayed the insanity pretty well. Sally being surprised at being called out in the top 10 in the beginning was really neat to see. There was a nice blend of explaining whats going, talking with runners and crew, montage sequences to music, and effort put into showing just how hard this race was. It kept me interested the entire time and I found myself really wanting to know how it was going to turn out! Sally's epic comeback was really cool. The only thing I might suggest is making it more apparent just how much time has elapsed during the video. I knew it went from before dawn to after sunset but I didn't realize she was literally running for 21 and a half hours until her time was called out, which blew my mind. I think the concept of running for nearly a day nonstop doesn't quite make sense to non-runners. Like I can't wrap my brain around that haha. What a feat of endurance!!

[@MrNeurovegal]

It´s amazing for me to watch someone like Sally getting to this wonderful goal in her running life. I really want to send her congratulations for this experience and you and all the crew for being so lucky being selected by her to share the race. All of you have been very fortunate.

[@GreyJedi17]

I am addicted to Ginger videos.

[@hatrick316]

I loved this video. This is the type of content I'm most interested in: race logistics, pre-race meetings, crew planning, etc.

[@qwertyawert]

I never get tired of watching this vid.

[@Peekingduck]

Big congratulations to Sally ! That was mind blowing ! ! ! Seriously one of the best uploads you've ever shared GingerRunner !

[@TheGingerRunner]

thank you!

[@terezafrankova8724]

What an amazing sport. All the people coming together to help one runner, that will always be incredible to me.

[@drewross6298]

Ethan, you are a genius at documenting these incredible events and the extraordinary people who are a part of them. I'm utterly addicted to these films you've made. I'm going to be really sad when I've seen them all and I am left waiting for them in real time!

[@ZOB4]

Awesome. It's really cool to see how someone of that talent and ability goes through the entire race experience from prep to taking the shoes off. Super inspiring, one of the best race reports I've seen from this year's WS100

[@TheGingerRunner]

Thanks very much!

[@PopeCop]

Your videos are very inspiring, I'm 37 and really not fit, and this summer i have picked up speedwalking and doing much better, I hope to one day be able to something like this, thank you for the inspiration!

[@jacktipple4722]

Great video! I'm now a fan of Sally and her most excellent crew. Kick ass in 2015!

[@cindyi7098]

I cried tears of joy! What an amazing runner and crew! So inspiring!

[@RGVYooper]

These two videos are outstanding, I really enjoyed both of them. I watch these films when I am not feeling motivated or inspired. Thanks for the awesome work, keep on rocking......

[@lorichristina5899]

Great Vlog of what goes in to crewing for a race of this magnitude. Have had friends do WS100 in the early 90's. Makes me miss trail running.

[@irony78]

Dude, this is sooo good! Video, crew, race.. everything! WTf******G Sally! (and yes... tears did appear towards the end) Congrats to Chris Vargo as well! Keep 'em coming, you inspire us big way!

[@qwertyawert]

Massive respect to you all!! Ethan you da best.

[@mattmoen4303]

This was AWESOME!!!! So inspiring for the race I'm doing this weekend.

[@nlondon70711]

Best video yet. Can't imagine that experience...congrats Sally!

[@TheGingerRunner]

Thank you!

[@byilkka]

Best TGR video ever! Sally was amazing!

[@ckollmeyer]

Awesome video, GR... can't wait to see Billy's as well. Sally was an absolute warrior out there!

[@perdomot]

This video is so inspiring! Really makes me want to go out and help crew for someone. Can't believe how beautiful the countryside is for WS race. Congrats to Sally and her crew for an incredible job.

[@joshuasmith4948]

Great job on the post production of this vid. I agree, this is your best yet. You captured the epicness of what I imagine the Western States being. Sally is a beast and makes me feel like a wuss being happy in spite of pain.

[@junepark1003]

I'm watching this in 2017, and this is AMAzing.

[@GuillermoEAyala]

Ethan, well done man. Thanks so much for sharing brother. I didn't even went down on the comments until I was done watching and I just enjoyed this. She was amazing and I truly appreciate you did this. These are the kind of videos I run through my head when I'm out there in my ultras. AWESOME!!!

[@GrazianoTonks]

This is the definition of epic, thanks for the inspiration Sally and the awesome film Ethan.

[@BeyTobi]

Fantastic video. Congratulations again Sally, a very impressive performance! Thanks for putting this all together for us to share in the experience, Ethan.

WOW!!! Awesome video Ethan. Got goosebumps and tears in my eyes when Sally entered the track to finish the race!! Great job :D

[@mattia079395]

I was going to cry. That was EPIC

[@debbiejett6867]

Capturing great LIFE.... Thank you.

[@micktupman7232]

Vids like this that made me do my first Marathon this year. Never done a marathon before so found one of the best trail marathons in the UK and went for it. Inspirational! 50k next. Thanks keep up the good work helps me through the day while working in the office.

[@DimitarILIEV]

Great race. Amazing Sally McRae! Love the music of your videos.

[@TheGingerRunner]

Thanks Dimitar!

[@chriswilson1755]

Absolutely amazing video. Have watched this over and over and each time it gives me the chills seeing what the runners and support teams go through in an Ultra. Amazing!! Great job to all!!

[@Jacob-AdamsTV]

This was freaking awesome! Great job Sally! And another marvelous video Ethan!

[@mattm4234]

GingerRunner just keeps getting better and better! Absolutely amazing and genuninly emotive video Ethan! Keep em coming dude!

[@TheGingerRunner]

Thanks Matt!

[@DavidJenne]

You're a great story teller Ethan. My favorite running documentary in a long time-and Ive seen a LOT of them!

[@BOBSMITHH]

awesome vid! Not gonna lie, it made me tear up! Can't wait for next year's states video (and all your other videos) !

[@TheGingerRunner]

Who's cutting onions in here!?!

[@danielfarrugia945]

Awesome video. Very inspired to get out and do some more trail ultras. Sally is super cool! Looked like such an exciting emotional day for all of you. Well done to all of you:)

[@patrickforsythe5620]

Awesome video Ethan. Congrats Sally and the crew! Made me feel like I was there. Can't wait for next year! Fun to see such a tight knit group working together so well.

[@TheGingerRunner]

One nicely oiled machine :)

[@MrDaljoh]

Cheers to Sally and the Crew!

[@joshuaterhune9758]

Thanks for making this! It looks like it took a lot of editing. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@TheGingerRunner]

Thanks for enjoying it!

[@jamesshaw89]

Really liked this one. Great to watch while on the treadmill!

[@Scratchy877]

Great video. Always good to see what goes on to support the runners, there is a lot of work to help them succeed. Thanks

[@rgsfcp21]

Discovered your channel a while ago. Really nicely put videos! Entertaining, motivating and fun too. Keep at it! Cheers from Portugal

[@crystallucas4158]

My husband ran WS this year for the first time, not quite as fast as Sally but fast for a Florida boy :) Awesome video, you made crewing look to easy though haha, needed more gas station food and nail biting which I think it really entails. Great work and hopefully see you next year at WS 2015!

[@Iceteeshoe]

Every time Sally finishes a race, I cry a bit :') Also, great team work!!!!

[@bakermccool1493]

Great video! Truly conveyed the passion, emotions, and character of each one in the piece. I left feeling a real tangible hold to what WS100 is and the amount of commitment and teamwork it really does take. Standing ovation Team Sally Mc! Also a huge congratulations to Sally for an astounding performance and finish. True strength.

[@JorgeRomeroHabeych]

Excellent excellent job on the vid, Sally rocks, you all rock.

[@Zen1331]

Really enjoyed this video. Great production, was on the edge of my seat and cheering!

[@fanofmusic98]

The fact that this girl can run 100 miles, and I'm dying after a 5k is truly remarkable! What's even crazier is that she can do this for almost a whole day non-stop, as well as getting top 10 in the female catagory!! Congrats to all of you for making a great team, and congrats to her for making it through the race in stride!

[@jean-francoisbouton5237]

Thanks a lot for this movie, I love your videos bts , which show everything about the races, about the runners, the mood and feeling and also about backstage, the train, te crew, the organisation. you do it well and it's a real pleasure to discover the fully emotion you can give us . I follow billy yang's video and it's amazing to see him with you in this video :-) . keep moving , and thanks a lot again .

[@l00pman111]

super cool video Ginger !!! you really caught the moment and the emotions at the finish line. You guys are the best crew one could ask for :-)

[@bryantlarson5317]

Make more videos like these, whether it's your own race or someone else's. It makes me want to do those races.

[@KeeleBryan]

Ethan, this is seriously your best event/documentary/you filming stuffs video yet...and I have seen them ALL! Your voice over part is awesome!!! But in true GingerRunner fashion there are some dislikes...ok one dislike. You were the crew chief and so we only got to see small snipits of your runner, I would have loved to see you taping her up and stuff. I score this 4/5! Tchau!

[@TheGingerRunner]

I mention that I can't hold a camera and tape Sally up - I only have 2 hands and SHE is my priority, NOT my documentary. I'll probably use my gopro head mount next time :)

[@DennisArriaga]

Awesome video, as always! Looked like an epic day for her...and her support team. Well done!

[@edselroad]

Amazing video!! So much emotion trough the end! Sally is incredible; love her spirit. Thanks Ethan.

[@bgnelson6821]

Great video. Congrats to Sally, and well done crew. Someday maybe.

[@loveCAR31]

Amazingly shot and edited! Incredibily inspirational!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

[@ReGGiEbayer95]

Ended up dropping an hour and 3 places the following year too!! Amazing

[@GFitz22]

Congratulations Sally! Awesome video!!

[@bergenfamily1314]

Goosebumps.

[@peterreilly7136]

Awesome video and what an emotional finish

[@TehTKMGhost]

Awesome and so so SO inspiring! Go Sally Go Crew

[@KellyMSharp]

I literally bawled my eyes out watching this. Great video!

[@Calope0]

Dammit, Ethan. Makes me cry every time!

[@TheSweNic]

Great video Ginger! Running my first 90k race in 3 weeks, would have been awsome with such a good crew as yours then :)

[@macgeis]

awesome!! I just wanted to suggest the video on irunfar.com, but you are already in the post-race report. Sally and you deserve it!

[@05dherring]

Best video ever! I can't wait for my next 100!

[@HillVentures]

Amazing video man! This was extremely awesome to watch! Tell Sally congrats for us!

[@MikeBell262]

Great Video GR! Congrats to Sally and great job by you as Crew Chief! I hope the lottery gods are good to me this December.

[@nikkismith8750]

Fantastic look at what it is like to crew at a big ultra. I love the music too - is it available to buy? (not the ambient "Hydra", the main track). I've looked in your iTunes store but couldn't recognise it. Thanks!

[@EndiHamid]

dude, this is totally inspiring! can't wait to see your 2015 video :)

[@Swooshh24]

As always, nice video Ethan! Looking forward to next year race. Goodjob guys!

[@DL-wl6fk]

Excellent video, so entertaining appreciate the effort you put into them.

[@ericyoahan]

im 5 mins into the video, hoping that this wouldn't end. too good ethan. love how you cut in and out of the music.

[@luisdeluna5095]

Buenísimo!! Grande señor! En hora buena...

[@CraigHallMusic]

Ethan this is freaking awesome, nailed it buddy! GO SALLY!

[@TheGingerRunner]

Thanks, Craig! I appreciate it!

[@raulengle9833]

Great job man! Totally felt the love at the end. :)

[@kennyg42]

Great job Sally! Great crew! Awesome video, as usual!

[@andreupares]

Watching this after "Western Times", and I must say that it completes it really well! It should be included like a bonus in the film! haha good job Ethan!

[@jillgordon4072]

TGR , luv your movies , & all your shoe reviews. keep up the good work, happy trails :)

[@ChrisXMetal]

Great video as always. Very motivating as a viewer. Congrats to Sally!

[@jimmyjams1000]

Dude another awesome production.

[@wms201]

people are gonna say 'I knew him when he used to make running vlogs'. Can't wait for you to break through!

[@mlcelorio]

Really well done video!!! Congrats on the awesome finish!

[@TheGingerRunner]

Thanks!

[@BoatsyGaming]

YEAH! Great job Ethan! Best damn crew video I've ever seen. Keep up the awesome work!

[@lizziek9517]

Your voice is just fantastic.

[@onlybars]

You make some of the best videos

[@COYSMike]

Felt a bit emotional at the end of that. What an effort, just mind blowing how difficult that must be

[@TheGingerRunner]

We all were. Still are rewatching it. Incredible day :)

[@gerritsmaurice]

This is such a cool video. Inspiring people and great video shooting and editing. Keep up the good work.

[@theoneandonlymCa]

Awsome Video as always Ethan! So inspiring to watch, might have gotten some moist in the old eye there.

[@TheGingerRunner]

Must be the dust in here :)

[@jamjw1]

wow Ethan that was fantastic and inspiring.

[@robertbegleyrealtor951]

Hey Ethan! This is the second time I've watched this! I love what you do. Hope we'll get to meet somewhere along the way. I'm running Leona Divide 50k next month for my first ultra ever. Cheers!

[@onthe60]

Amazing video of an amazing performance!

[@entvex]

Very nice video. I loved the music!

[@timbrownblacksmithandknife5648]

Everyone I see the title I read chewing states. Great video

[@theycallmejoe1972]

So Awesome great job you guys!!

[@bflokid2000]

Great video, man. So inspiring.