Training for the Mogollon Monster 100

[@alesiabock9305]

Your family privacy is paramount. Never apologize for taking care of yourself first

[@TheRockatHardrock]

Praying for you and your family brother! Praying for Gods peace and comfort to touch you daily and remind you that you are worthy.

[@thorruns3966]

I feel this completely. Good to see you again, but family should always come first. I had to step away from running and youtube plans after having my second boy. He's 3 years old now, and I finally have my head above water, so I know that feeling of having a renewed passion for this crazy hobby. You've been through an even bigger challenge and I really respect the vulnerability you're able to show on this channel. From another Indiana ultra addict, I'm rooting for you and will be following along the journey.

[@chad.haggerty]

Appreciate seeing you again, Ryan. Glad to hear you’ve gotten past the initial phases, it gets easier. Most importantly, you’ll see that the kids are going to be fine, better than fine. Best of luck at the MM!

[@ScottMyers-x8q]

Hang in there and appreciate every day and moment on the trails and with your kids. 🙏

[@mmaryboyshorts5624]

Great to see you again. Welcome back. Sorry to hear about your troubles. Sounds like you have a great support group. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Good luck with Mogollon 100. Keep rocking on.

[@CharlieFreed_Ultrarunning]

Glad to see you back, man! Saw you briefly at Burning River but didn’t get the chance to stop and say hello. Can’t imagine going through that, praying for you.

[@craigfindley149]

Take care of yourself and keep being there for your kids,you got this. Good luck on your 100!

[@chrislrob]

Good to see you, Ryan! Hopimg all the best!

[@Joeely618]

Good to see you back, Ryan. So sorry for what you're going through. God is faithful...glad you are well connected. My prayers for you. Hope the race and all those miles in the mountains gives you plenty of time to reflect, pray and ponder.

[@ianc.4601]

So sorry to hear your news. Good luck in the race: do yourself proud.

[@zakfairchild2356]

Thanks for curating this, Ryan! I appreciate your authenticity. Enjoy the race! Keep hammering!

[@TheNurek1982]

It's great to see you back man... Good luck in the race

[@Taggart-VanEtten]

Welcome back Ryan! I’m rooting for you

[@lasted_leather]

Yayyyyy. Good to see you back

[@mmason43]

Praying and wishing for the best for all of you. Life happens and sounds like you've got good support, so hope all of that continues and you build the best you can with what you have. Best of luck at the race! No matter the outcome, I'm looking forward to the recap!

[@flickmybic5940]

Running did the same for me after my world got rocked. Keep your head up Ryan, love your content brother. Sink your teeth into a few hobbys, always helps us find our way again. God bless.

[@bradhayes9728]

Same here on saving me from being Mr negative thru hard times. These times teach lessons and are a blessing as well to life live and put yourself out there to remind you of who you are and what you love.

[@davidtfrederick]

Glad you have a church family and some good guys to walk with you through this time. Praying for forgiveness and restoration, however they may look, in this situation.

[@bricewalter254]

I can't wait to start seeing more videos... i ran my first 50 miler last year at the IT,and seen you in the starting tent but got a lil nervous so didnt say high. Going for the 100 this October there. Good luck on your race!

[@rorypotatochip1373]

Welcome to AZ. Monster is an amazing course! Even now with the modifications we’ll still have a great time, I’m coming back this year for hopefully three finishes in a row. That’s how much I like this race. Be ready for gnarly storms, that’s been consistent over the years. The year before last we were getting pelted by hail as I was going down to fish hatchery, completely exposed with the trail turning into a river and lightning all around! Good times!! Hope to see you out there, good luck!!!

[@randybrown2948]

It was great seeing a new video. Sorry to hear about the difficult issues you have been working through. I am really happy to hear that you have good support in your church family and you find strength in your faith. You have been an inspiration to me - and may others, I'm sure. I look forward to following your progress

[@carolinecardullo6463]

So happy to see you back......was sorry to hear what you have been through.....sending you healing thoughts......now go get that monster in AZ!!!! GO RYAN!!

[@copilot1976]

Best of luck at the Monster! I loved that race and definitely want to do it again. It took me far longer than my ultrapacer plan, but I got it done, which was the main thing. AZ is an amazing state to run in IMHO and Aravaipa does a great job with their races. I think you'll be hooked. I appreciate your vulnerability in sharing a bit of your life on here. You've always kept it real which is nice. I wish you much love and healing as well as a great race this weekend!

[@ellensilva3122]

Good luck at Mogollon! I definitely found the long spaces between aid stations to be the hardest part. That and the heat but looks like the temps will be amazing this year.

[@philipcoomber1548]

Great to see you back on the trails...blessings...

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

Good to see you back Ryan. Hope the coming months make things better and the run therapy also plays an important part to get yourself distracted. Best luck for your upcoming race!

[@chayasadler8771]

Happy to see you back Ryan. I wish you the best

[@paulmcdonald8120]

Great to see you back making videos. Sorry to hear about what you've been through but excited for the running content! Good luck at the race

[@ozenfant_ozn]

ha, just recently thought of your channel! great to bave you back! and all the best for the monster, guess you're battling it right now.

[@StefanTerndrup]

Good to see you back and keep you head high Ryan. Good luck with the race.

[@ActiveIdeas]

Sending lots of love Ryan 🙏🏽🫶🏽 All the best with your race mate! ❤

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

Great to see you back, wishing you the best you got this! 🤙🏽

[@nicksmacro]

You're headed up to my neck of the woods. As an Indiana boy myself, Arizona is a whole different world. I get up to the rim whenever I can, good luck, that place is savage.

[@mathieumclean1442]

WELCOME BACK :) !! Enjoy the journey

[@matt6009ify]

You'll have to come out and run Hellbender 100 next year! We just got Hardrock and Western qualifier status! Would love to meet you and see you on the course, I think you would absolutely love it. All the best moving forward, happy to see you're doing better :)

[@saraeppenbaugh4956]

Ryan, you and I have been at a few 100s together but haven’t run into each other yet. I hope to see you in a couple weeks at the IT 100! Let’s go smash it! 🤪 I’ll be looking for you!

[@runswithdogs3069]

the insole has a section that can be cut out by the toes for full customization.

[@nadinehope5568]

Hang in there Ryan, you going to be alright.

[@tahreemshaikh6258]

Hi Ryan glad to see you're back and excited for the MM 100. Do you typically have a crew with you on these races?

[@mattyicecards5730]

Awesome to see you running again!! Thank you for trusting us and sharing everything you've gone through. This is Matt's Midwest btw just a different channel name. I'm running the 50 at IT100 trying to get redemption after falling where you did in 2021 🤦‍♂️💪 Good luck at this race and I hope to meet you at the IT 100!! Side note where were you running in this? I'd love to get in some of these hills before the IT. 🙏 for you and family

[@iterato1]

stay strong.

[@WhErEsRaChElThO]

Ngl I’m still waiting to see how the race went!!

[@keolatage]

Ryan, I was talking to the Speedland rep at Leadville and he said that the sock liner lip is made to be cut out of you need a wider fit. I haven’t seen any other info about it online, but might be worth exploring if you’re getting friction from that insole? Good luck at your race!!!

[@JTrain8]

FYI course changes. One less climb of the rim. Should be a bit faster but that last 20 miles on high line will be slow going. Good luck!

[@makethebestofwhatsaround3113]

When things are not going well, it is best to return to fundamentals. If one is lucky, one gets a few more decades on this planet. How will that time be filled?

[@scottlapointe5827]

You probably passed my at burning river. I dnf at the 53 mile mark. Hope to meet you at indiana trail I'm doing the 75 miles

[@lestroyer2415]

We have been at some races together sorry for what you have had to go thru i will be praying for Brother!

[@toddboucher3302]

I’ll be praying for you. It seems like you did everything right and you know catch yourself to God touch yourself the man in the church and I’ll building yourself back up. Good to see you back as always a race. I was always interested in maybe someday but I’m 62 now, enjoy enjoy it

[@ChaseTheSummit]

He's alive! Where's that Big Alta vlog bro?! lol

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

lol it’s coming!!!

[@evabelt2646]

First......I am sorry for the divorce. Second...IT IS SOOOO GOOD TO SEE YOUR FACE!!!!! Sending MUCH MUCH Healing My Friend to you and your Family! I have been through this too when my kids were 6 and 4. I know it is easy for me to type "It will get better"...but Honestly it does. The kids will be good cuz they have 2 very Loving parents is my guess...So take care of yourself!! I think I speak for a lot of people when I say WE ALL MISSED YOU AND Can't wait for the NEW BUCKLE CAM!!!!!!! Be Well My Friend!!!!!

[@michaelhuntington29]

Do your shorts have the spot for poles? I never run with poles but my last race I needed them and my pacer let me borrow his and I wonder how the store with the shorts.

[@bpg201]

Good to see you back. Sorry it's been a $hitty stretch for you.....hang in there!

[@mathieumclean1442]

Was that Jeff PElletier at the beginning ^

[@theBidon]

🙏

[@kimthibodeau8300]

How do you like the Coros Apex 2S over other GPS Watches?

[@priestroemer]

when i passed you at burning river you said you were going to complete it :(

[@angelarodriguez8118]

I am so sorry. I am in a marriage that probably should have ended a long time ago. That parent guilt is real and I know you are doing the best you can and you love your kids so much and they know it. Good luck and I’m glad you have such a good support system😊

[@mcfarvo]

Praying for you, brother. Divorce is a horrible death of a covenant of marriage, a grievous blow to a family, and an affront to God. I have seen it in my family and only by the grace of God am I still with my wife and daughters now after being exclusively coupled to my wife since 2006 and married since 2012. I know how deep and dark it can get. Christ is the Lord of all and we must trust and rely upon Him on the hills and valleys of life. ❤