TRAINING FOR UTMB '17: Boulder, CO mountain trails!| Sage Running VLOG

[@Vo2maxProductions]

Hey all thanks so much for your comments and feedback! It's refreshing to see such positive energy and support from the running community on here. Your comments and kind words really mean a lot to me - and I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and write! I really can't thank you all enough for your amazing support!

[@McDowell2k9]

Vo2maxProductions hello sage. love watching all your videos. im doing my first marathon at Mount Everest end of May. any advice 😊

[@GregChand]

Vo2maxProductions Great stuff Sage! I get lots of inspiration from your videos, love the new multi Sage intros btw. And well said about respecting all! Thanks

[@chopwood6702]

Live and let live. Love that you call out bullshit when you see it! Thank you for your videos. Lots of great advice and tips. Just watching you flow over the terrain helps me when I'm charging up Mt. Falcon in Morrison. Sandi is a lucky gal and I am a lucky fellow mountain runner who loves that you share! Subscribed....for sure!

[@TheGingerRunner]

Keep it up, Sage. No one at your level is doing anything remotely like this. Loved the music in this one :)

[@charstringetje]

TheGingerRunner, nothing beats Sage's homebrew intro's.

[@ironmantooltime]

Chris Wesseling every time I watch a utmb update I want to get out to Chamonix 😁

[@bwreynolds72]

That's a big compliment coming from a running musical master. Looking forward to another album Ethan.

[@Vo2maxProductions]

hey thanks so much Ethan! Super impressive you do all your own music for the length of your videos . Thanks for your encouragement and keep up the great work - your films inspire me! See you on the trails.

[@jeffreythomas815]

I can't believe someone would be critical of your facial hair! That's bonkers. You're a bloody legend mate, keep up the awesome work. You inspire so many people.

[@Vo2maxProductions]

Hey thanks so much for your kind words and support, Jeff!

[@aleksanderk6765]

My thoughts exactly! Sage is a genuine, happy and thoughfull guy - bringing us lots of great running tips.

[@jock_jpeg]

I talked to Sage in person after he won the Lake Sonoma 50 a couple weeks ago. Even after fighting through a grueling 50 miles, dueling some super fast guys, and coming out on top, Sage was kind and genuine and even took the time to ask about my running career. It's not that he didn't have better things to do or beers to drink. I think if you're a good dude after racing 50 miles, you're probably a good dude. Keep rocking it Sage!

[@Vo2maxProductions]

hey great meeting you there and hope your running is going well!

[@MiniForklift]

Obvious that most of the negative comments directed towards Sage would stem from jealousy. Personally I am jealous of him that he has very little facial hair - you don't know how much of a blessing that actually is haha.

[@JoelDavis13]

Your haircut? The state of your facial hair? Your fashion choices? Sage you are a fucking stud, full stop. Give absolutely no credence to these posers who don't have an ounce of the drive or talent you have. Your motivating and educating a ton of aspiring runners myself included. I love what you do, keep it up, and NEVER change!! #fuckthehaters

[@michaelayres5384]

Haters gonna hate, don't give it a bit of energy. You give a lot of inspiration here, myself included. Really appreciate it all - keep it up!

[@GaryGrayPutTheLightIn]

lol - "no one's forcing you to watch these videos". I hear ya. Pay them no mind. I see a guy who loves running and is doing what he loves, really well! Your smile is priceless too. You are a great inspiration. naysayers be gone :-) Kick kick'n butt. You're a hard worker and an excellent athlete.

[@tinyr101]

People criticize you for your appearance? Wut? Dude, you're handsome af. But, beyond looks, you're a great runner and(as far as I can tell) a great person. Keep doing you!

[@ironmantooltime]

TheOnlyPotato between here and Ireland and I forgot to bring salt 😐

[@tinyr101]

ironman tooltime ahh, an unsalted potato is a sad potato.

[@robbiepike8068]

sage I like you, cause who you are who you are, not your appearance, you speak the truth! can't wait to be chasing you at Speedgoat!!!

[@BillBrinkop]

I haven't seen anything negative about you and can't imagine it's anything other than petty jealousy. Keep up the good work, you are inspiring on many levels and a genuine good guy.

[@jpdavids8080]

Dude I find the fact that you even responde to those comments mind-blowing. Don't let other people project their insecurities onto you. I watch your stuff to learn from your vast experience and sometimes you inspire me in a really frustrating way, like transvulcania, but you stuck to your plan and didn't quit. ignore the haters and people who feel the need to create drama. Just keep doing what you do and thanking you for sharing with us in South Africa.

[@markmacaskill5751]

Ignore the haters, Sage. I've never met you, but you seem like a genuinely great person. You're generous with your advice and inspiring to the rest of us. Keep on being you!

[@ghgnj]

So inspiring. You're such a god damn beast Sage

[@halimhasan775]

Your resume speaks for itself...I mean, you shouldn't ever feel that you have to defend anything, even clothes and haircuts. It's just jealousy. Keep up the vlogs (you added Lake Sonoma to the intro I see), and looking forward to hearing about you at UTMB.

[@feezee82]

Sage, I can't even begin to say how much your videos have helped my running. And it's very refreshing to see how humble you are. Keep up the amazing work and good luck in all your races!

[@UltraClubCarter]

I got bitched at from my wife last month because I blew through our data plan from listening to your KZbin videos in my car via bluetooth driving to and from work. Haters gonna hate man. Last thing you want to do is acknowledge them in any way. Keep up the good work, Sage. We're all looking forward to seeing you KILL it at UTMB! Show them what we got on this side of the pond:)

[@the_wb_collection]

Your professional attitude and dedication is why I follow you Sage. Keep doing what you do and being yourself. The haters hate but your results speak for themselves. It's a privilege for us to have a peek into your life, mad respect for you always.

[@davebegbie362]

Sage, you are an inspiration to me for sure and a whole lot of others so please remember that man! Ignore the haters and for anyone who criticises your appearance, WTF?!!! The Running community needs characters like you, Mocko, Jamil, Ginger Runner etc.

[@BradGuth2688]

Thanks for everything you do on this channel, it is motivating, inspiring, and really has way more of an effect on the running community than you probably realize. It is a "community" because of people like you, who are willing to offer advice, share experiences, and be open and honest with opinions.

[@victormason153]

Your advice and great attitude got me through training for and running my first 100k. I know I'm not alone when I say "thank you" for the message and content you provide to all of us. Go Sage!

[@na3309]

Hey Sage, your channel is by far my favourite resource for all of my internet running content. I always look forward to seeing that you've posted a new video. Thanks for all the hard work and great advice. In fact, I'm happy to say your advice likely had some part in my first podium finish last month at the Diez Vistas 100k!

[@emotionalf]

Some people criticize what they wish they had... Let them talk Sage! Thank you for your great advices and videos! You're great!

[@MrPondi93]

what nonsense! you have been nothing but a pure inspiration for a long time now :) Just don't get bothered by what random people say! Keep doing what you are doing. We just love you the way you are😁

[@phillipwelshans1134]

Right on, Sage. Loved the new running footage and classical music over it. Also, keep on keeping on with the videos and blogs. Like you said, the sport of distance running is big enough for everyone and we should all be trying to lift each other up, not crap on those who have different goals in the sport than us. Famous opera soprano Maria Callas said, "When my critics stop hissing, I will know I'm slipping." Maybe your next training run video can have some of her music playing just to thumb your nose at the critics!

[@aaron4239]

Running is running and what you do is awesome. I wish i was doing what you do Sage and get paid by sponsors to run. I appreciate your videos and accomplishments. Be you Sage.

[@binaysingh960]

Please be safe on those snowy trail especially when are filming and looking into the camera. My wife is always scared when you run in snow while looking into the camera. Sage- what you are doing is simply incredible. I am really amazed people can even see those stupid thing while there is so much of information, awareness, inspiration is overflowing from your videos. We don't care for them at all. I really respect your view for all fellow runners. If you run then you are runner. If you are trying your hardest then distance or elevation does not matter. It is the beauty of this sport that you are competing to yourself all the time. You cannot define a runner by distance or speed or wins. We love you man. Keep the good work going. You are an inspiration

[@JpAiMpEeSr]

People are crazy, haters are gonna hate, you will never please everyone. But you are inspiring 1000's of people with every video, keep it up Sage you are awesome! Thanks.🙂

[@billrollinson3277]

I absolutely love all that you do for us fellow runners Sage. Keep it up and thank you! I have to believe the vast majority of distance runners following you feel that way.

[@snazzycracker2]

Well said Sage. Totally agree with everything you said in your little rant. As you said, if they don't like the blogs or the way that they are done, then don't watch them.

[@YC80087]

Welcome back Sage! I miss your videos! Thanks for all you tips, my 10 miles race is this Sunday!

[@djlamanna1]

I've been watching a lot of running channels. They are all unique and have something great to offer, but I can say without hesitation you have my favorite content. That includes what you started making years ago and what you are still putting out today. Thank you for all the honest discussions. You're killing it. Congrats on great Speedgoat finish.

[@aaronlee891]

Don't let the haters get to you, Sage. We love you, man. Can't wait to hear about your upcoming training and race performances! I don't mind the sponsor plugs because you got me into Hoka's. I've been running in the Challenger ATR's for a couple years now. World of difference running in a low-drop shoe.

[@victoreliasson9846]

As a runner you have the best Channel on youtube by far. Cant believe that someone would give you hate. Just goes to show how low some people are willing to sink trying to bring others down. Just keep doing your thing Sage youre an inspiration to all off the running community and youre training videos has helped me improve a lot as a runner. Keep up the good job and dont pay ANY attention to the haters because thats what they'll allways be just haters....

[@HrPedrosak]

You are fantastic just the way you are. Nobody is perfect, but you are as good a person as they come! Keep it up. You are an inspiration to me.

[@bwreynolds72]

Sage....I never comment on your videos...probably cause I'm a lazy lurker but this video was impressive to me enough to write something. I truly appreciate your commentary about your basic philosophy of appearance, what is fair game on comments and an explanation of your social media addiction and sponsorship support. A pleasure to listen to you "rant" as you say....you're a smart dude with a great attitude, and I hear that a lot from the community about you, so keep it up...I'm a big fan and you've gotten this old man (44 yrs) into running.

[@Gigaamped]

I've watched dozens of your videos but this one was just so well done I just had to do it.. SUBSCRIBED :D

[@mechanizatorius]

ProfessorPepper welcome to the club!

[@justind2159]

Sage, physical appearance is stupid. I was mocked throughout school about my weight and now thanks to you, Ginger Runner, and others, I love running now, and I could beat most of those people that mocked me now in distance running. Just started running a few months ago and doing my first race, 25k River Bank Run in Grand Rapids in a week... goals to do a 100 miler some day! Thanks again for being awesome!

[@MiniForklift]

I liked the running, but TBH the best part of this Vlog are your comments at the end. Handled with maturity, dignity and an honesty that is unlikely to ever be found in most of the comments sections here on KZbin! All the best for the rest of 2017 Sage, thanks for the inspiration.

[@pman811]

The criticism is so laughable. The amount of solid info you consistently give to this community on a regular basis is invaluable, especially from a top athlete in the sport. Your and Sandi's videos have made a huge impact on my training and journey into the ultra world, and i'm immensely grateful for that. Thank you for the content you put out, and keep up the great work!

[@marisol5841]

Sage, ignore the haters.. you are an inspiration to all of us. Love to see you smiling when you are running..😊

[@waylonburke2553]

Sage you are amazing!! Keep up the great work and thanks for all the great advice! No elite in the MUT community gives back and tries to make everyone better like you and Sandi. I am running my first 50 miler next weekend and you my friend are a big inspiration!!! Good luck and look forward to watching you and your training for UTMB. You are gonna crush it!!!

[@nickolasarndt]

Keep doing you, Sage. You're one of my muses and I appreciate the insight and access into your running life. Gives me motivation and enjoyment. 👊🏻

[@pablocastilloGr]

Keep it up Sage, dont care about those who dont have positive energy. You are great and your Chanel and your running carrer is awesome. So you have all my support and respect. Keep on running

[@lnb203]

Keep it up Sage. Really appreciate your videos - they're entertaining and so it's useful/rare to get insight from the mouth of someone running at such a high level. The internet is a wonderful tool that that has taken information dissemination out of the hands of big business and broadcasters into the hands of niche experts like yourself. Downside is it also gives a voice to petty minds who would rather criticise mindlessly rather than add anything constructive. Please ignore the detractors, I'm sure that 99% of viewers are loving what you are doing.

[@irunovermountains]

Hey Sage, I read that thread to which mentioned the hair cut. It was a stupid ass comment, so don't pay it much attention. Your training, racing and blogging is bad ass, and that's why you're in the spot light. Keep it up 🙌🏼

[@1mikeydiaz]

You are not only a great elite runner that motivates everyone with social media and your KZbin videos that rock! You are a pretty cool, nice, down to earth dude ! Listening to Hayden hawks saying " sage was a super cool team mate" then after the lake Sonoma 50, people saying that you encouraged everyone along the way while coming back! Everybody loves you bud, so to those haters/bullies, don't even pay attention to their negative vibes, because maybe all they are looking for is for someone to pay attention to them, and for sure they are jealous of you my friend ! Keep it up Sage!!!

[@rnprr62]

You and Sandi are great for the sport. In my humble opinion, don't worry about that BS. Eye on the prize. I wouldn't change anything. Being yourself is living the life YOU choose. I always watch and marvel how you can create a video like this. Truly SPECIAL. Thank you and keep up the exceptional work.

[@DKJombo]

I got quite sad when i heard you rambling about the haters, you are truly one of my greatest inspiration.I've followed you for almost two years now, and i will be attempting my first 3 sub hour marathon at CPH marathon 21 may! Wish me luck and keep it up the videos.

[@dropthumb2]

Thanks for speaking your mind about the "Them versus Us" dialog, which has apparently been festering since I don't know when. Your well thought out, mature and informative take on it all is a great example of how you 'Keep It Real'. As for your family background, your impressive 20 or so years running history, your current goals and ambitions and your social media interactions you've been and continue to be an inspiration to not only my personal running/training/racing and life in general, but to how much I've come to more so and more so enjoy following many who participate in this great multifaceted adventure of running.

[@ryanfehlberg8422]

I loved the rant at the end. It's all about getting out and doing something we love. This is a shared passion and that's all that matters. Love the videos. They are very motivating.

[@ASilver526]

Sage, haters are always going to hate, I must be hard to see it but just maintain your positive attitude to life and the sport you have given so much too. I personally love and appreciate your videos massively. The information I get off you and the motivation you provide is indispensable for me. Iv'e been running pretty much my whole life with on and off spells due to injury etc, really working at it now but just keep getting niggly injuries that I cant shake off which keep setting me back. Your really inspiring me to attempt some trail running in the near future. Anyway just wanted to show some appreciation. Thanks Sage

[@JC-xk8pw]

Love your honesty, Sage! A lot of people are afraid to say things that may get negative feedback but it's great that you are very honest with your opinions! Keep up the great work!

[@BucketlistFitRunning]

Don't worry Sage, I can't grow facial hair either. Baby-faced trail runners unite!

[@cyclox73]

Hey Sage, first thanks for posting your KZbin videos, they are fantastic! Second.. I live across the street from a track and I see all kinds of people out there running. Old, young, fast, slow,tall, short... All running. There is nothing negative about that. #AnySurfaceAnyDistanceAnyone

[@shadowsabere]

I've been watching your videos for a long time now. It took some time, untill i got to know that you're an incredible athlete and also an incredible person. And that's just by watching your videos. The more time passes the more i realise how important are your videos to me and how much knowledge i am able to gather. It's amazing that you're willing to put the time and share this with us. You're both my coach and motivation. And i really hope you read this because this is the only way i can show my gratitude to you :) .

[@jessesumrak]

Keep up the awesome work, Sage. You're an inspiration, man - glad you don't let the haters get to you. You're like a verb in my running vocabulary: "I'm going to Sage down this hill!" Hahaha appreciate what you're doing. You'll kill UTMB. Best of Luck!

[@jennyreid722]

Don't listen to the haters! You're awesome and a highlight of our day. Great attitude and great to watch. We've been so happy to see how you've kicked ass this year after some bad luck. Chin up! Jen and Carl

[@569iw0]

We wouldn't have you any other way. Its awesome how you take the time out of your run to film for us. Oh, and you have the best intro on youtube!!

[@markrhodes9632]

hey sage. I've just really come back from a bad knee injury and tough times. your vlogs keep me motivated and really helped me hang onto running and come back. keep it up!

[@PlantPositiveFilms]

We love you Sage and Sandi!!! You guys are so inspiring! Keep it up!!!!

[@lincolnwilliams2198]

Ay man ur haircut is dope they just hate u cuz they ain't u they just wanna be u they jealous of u. keep Doing u and running fast great video man love these videos

[@daniellehenny2307]

Sage - your videos are really interesting to me and great insight to your training. Don't pay attention to bs responses. The majority of viewers are inspired by you and love your positivity. I personally love your honest reflection of your performance and your stream of consciousness discussions. I like that you blatantly say you're plugging your sponsors. Then, I don't have to guess if you're being paid to say something or not. Best of luck always!

[@nicholasfindanis8277]

You have great content that shows you care about runners and people in general being more active and getting more out of life. We humans need to motivate and build up each other, something you do very well. We all need to stay focussed on what really matters, having fun when we run.

[@kennymcclymont2066]

Well said Sage! Trolls are everywhere it seems. Cowards hiding behind a keyboard. You and Sandi are a credit to the running community! Stay healthy!!

[@AlphaSphere]

There's always going to be a hater and funnily enough the haters keep watch so that say more about them then it does you. Who cares about the beard and hair and even plugging you sponsors. It's part of the game and if they don't like it whatever. They don't matter anyways. They are not even in the game so keep doing what you're doing and pay no attention to them. You're doing an awesome job and i definitely a fan!

[@humbertoxt]

sage you don't have to justify yourself because of your beardless or your haircut, there always be bad people out there. you are an inspiration for a lot of us, keep the good work bro.

[@Olhildr]

The people that come for your appearance are insecure about their own. I love what you do and inspire me to someday do my own thing.

[@TOrganic]

That look so awesome. I will love to run on the Mountain.

[@iancathcart74]

Mate, some people are just jealous & will leave negative feedback! I love watching your videos and I have my first marathon coming up later this month.

[@beto2034]

I guess that hater watched this video. It explains the one dislike. You keep going Sage, I am a huge fan and have learned a lot from your vids. Recently aquire one of your training plans for my Chicago marathon.

[@TheEraser92]

I prefer your approach to sponsors. At least it's honest and we can tell you enjoy your sponsor's products. Much better than other channels where you don't know if they've been sponsored or not.

[@SCUBAREIDO7]

Sage! I have been watching your videos for years and wanted to say thank you for the effort that you put into your training talks. I think we need a video of an epic summit and the background music is you playing your guitar throughout the footage (not trying to put you on the spot or anything).

[@kristoferbacklund2091]

Keep up the good work! We are all runners becouse we love running. Haters will hate.

[@lmbraga]

I was up there last sunday. There was a bunch more snow and slush. Loved trail running in Boulder.

[@daveforshaw7827]

My 1st ever comment!.Just wanted to say How much I liked this 'episode' of your VLOG. You looked really happy and relaxed. I agree that the music also seemed to 'fit' very well. How you can run and film on that terrain in the snow and ice is beyond me. Mind you if you see a mountain lion en route that is a good incentive to go fast!. Keep up the good work.

[@CAIrondad]

AMAZING!!!!! And holding a camera!!! Rock it, Sage!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dimitristsartsanis1671]

i watch Sage videos a couple years now, and i think he is a nice guy and also a great athlete. Great video

[@ThiLI0n]

Funny hearing the Donauwalzer here^^ great choice for these brilliant landscapes :-D

[@runningoutthere7768]

Great video - keep them coming ... they inspire old and new generations of runners! And good luck for 2017 UTMB!

[@thegentrybros8668]

I love watching your buildup, doing great so far Sage! Keep up the good work and crush UTMB

[@stanvdvn2215]

You've been such an inspiration to me in running (trail/road) for 2 years now, just keep the good stuff, your performance, your social media sharing, your advices, this community etc..! By the way, will you also compete at the Marathon du Mont-Blanc this year? I will for my first 80km trail race and then the OCC at UTMB this year as well, I guess I got lucky at the lotery haha. A Ginger runner & Sage Canaday fan x)

[@Barley_runner]

Love the format of adventure run then training talk. Delayed congrats for Sonoma!

[@Five6ix]

I mean if we are going to discuss Sage's looks I really think we need to discuss his arms. Dude is pretty damn jacked! Keep kicking ass Sage!

[@bennewman2474]

I think your videos are great. I don't watch them for your haircut or style but for your running knowledge and experience. Keep on going. ps I appreciate the metric conversions.

[@MBAStudios]

Keep up your great attitude Sage! I enjoy your videos. Thanks a lot for all the great advises your are giving us. Don´t listen to those morons critising you.

[@jimmiejoe1636]

Totally dig your videos Sage .. very informative and inspiring, I especially like your UTMB 2017 prep videos .. I'll be running the TDS in August and i'll be looking for you to get an autograph and a pic .. rock on ..

[@sarahedwards688]

The music was fantastic. Watching this video scared me a little bit :) running the 4 stage UTMR ultra in September and it is over 11,000 mt around the Monte Rosa and I live in the UK where I can't train for the mountains. Doing the 50 km Cortina trail and the 50 km Eiger trail and a lot of steps. Love this UTMB series

[@lesbomacy]

Always appreciate your videos and your insight about running. You are a positive influence, watching your videos always makes me want to go run and get better. Also you made me check out Hoka shoes for the first time. So thank you.

[@Maverick5588]

fantastic video and extremely well said segment at the end. massive props. great video mate

[@tammywuerth1968]

Good for you for calling out the bullies!

[@brianmathews5358]

I moved from Boulder last year and I absolutely loved seeing green mt and bears peak trails in this video. Just made my day. When can I buy some running gear with your any surface any distance slogan! Gl in nh!

[@oliverpritchard973]

Can't wait to see the UTMB race, you will do well on it! amazing footage of the run but I struggled to hear the music as the wind noise was loud at times. Good luck!

[@BlassKain17]

great haircut!

[@VeganEdgeofCara]

Old saying, Haters hate you because they aint you. There is no "look" to distance running. Just determination to get to your goal. I am running my second half marathon this month and another half in Sept. Next year I hope to get in to trail races and get faster in general. Having never run before age 24, late to the game a bit but with your and Sandi's tips I have not had a single injury and enjoyed running more. Your sponser plugs are nice since its clear you actually use the products.

[@lewismtdev]

Loved the video sage, the footage was so smooth and it was a great talk!

[@PB_Chill]

plug your sponsors -- at least you are sponsored! It works; I know what beer I will try when I go to boulder.

[@craigblacklock6653]

Keep inspiring us Sage! Sending positive energy your way!

[@adamdanks2881]

"$8 Supercuts haircut." 😂 Dude, who cares about that or a beard!?!? Keep doing what you do!! We appreciate your candid take on the sport. Lots of respect!

[@msmary126]

Love your videos Sage! Your mountains make my hill mountains in Maine look like ant hills! 😂 you're my favorite ultra! Love from Maine!

[@Lopersnicklepips]

Wouldn't have moved from the track to the trail if it wasn't for your content & any surface any distance mantra! Haters gunna hate... keep up the good work mate :)