Divide 200 DNF

[@scottrosebiz]

Such a tough race, we were there pacing and crewing and the course was impressively brutal. Such a great attitude to keep on volunteering and pacing!

[@wplate]

Cool that you were there too! It was a fun few days. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@brentkassing3884]

Great views. Great humble guy. You’d be exactly the type of volunteer I’d enjoy running into at an aid station. Another great video. Thanks.

[@wplate]

I think I do a pretty good job as a volunteer! 😇

[@daverinthewoods]

Those views are stunning! I wish I didn't have such a fear of heights, bc this would be on my bucket list. I was getting nervous just watching.Thank you for sharing!

[@wplate]

It was sometimes a little scary up there!

[@Duckling08]

Having someone like you at the aide station is priceless! Thanks for another great video!! That course looked rough! Steep and technical.

[@wplate]

Thank you for watching! 🙌🏼

[@davidfecteau1027]

Thank you for posting this Wes and showing such an honest portrayal of your struggles. You've had some great accomplishments. This looks like a very tough course.

[@wplate]

🙌🏼 Very tough on that first day! Thanks for watching.

[@audreykern3203]

Thank you for filming and posting this Wes I love your videos!

[@wplate]

Thank you Audry!

[@oliviagreen8853]

Thank you so much for not showing or including audio of you getting sick!! lol I’m sorry about you DNFing but glad to hear you still had a blast at the event! A bad race still ended up turning great in the end, sometimes that’s what running is all about! Adjusting to situations and still finding a way to have fun and support others!

[@wplate]

You're welcome! 😂

[@SeeChadRun]

What a race! So stunning from the mountains, the views on top the ridge, the descents, and just everything. My face would be so tired from smiling. LOL! Sorry to hear about your DNF, but you still did an amazing job. Probably best to listen to your body and not overdue it. Loved the video!

[@wplate]

Thanks for watching, I’m happy you looked the video. You’re such a strong runner, you’d do well here!

[@AmandaKern-adventures]

Thanks for another great video! That course looked steep! This looks like another 200 race I might be interested in 🤔😆 I just need to get Bigfoot 200 behind me 😁. Volunteers like you are priceless!

[@wplate]

If you like climbing this could be for you! Bigfoot will give you a good dose! 😂

[@suem7920]

Great video again. That was quite the climbing - unbelievable. Way to make a tough situation fun by volunteering.

[@wplate]

Thank you Sue!

[@tinaormuz2986]

Thanks WES for sharing another adventure of yours! Soon we'll had to AZ for some epic miles =0) MERRIY XMAS!!!

[@wplate]

Excited to see you in AZ!

[@ultrarunning4charity265]

WOW. This takes me back to the fantastic views. Nice sharing some trails with you. Cheers 🍻 Jerry

[@wplate]

It was awesome to spend time with you Jerry! Hope to see you again.

[@mandyhansel78]

Super Volunteer!! It’s a great way to give back after a DNF!

[@wplate]

I had so much fun.

[@1972njm]

Another Epic race video… incredible and thank you for sharing…great effort 👊👏

[@wplate]

Thank you for watching!

[@davidhayward1261]

Brilliant video Wes. Keep it going 👍🏃🏻‍♂️💪

[@wplate]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching.

[@alesiabock9305]

It’s so cool that you ended up volunteering

[@wplate]

So fun! And why not? I had set aside all the time anyway, and volunteering is really fun!

[@Lorencem]

Great video, thanks!

[@wplate]

Thank you for watching!

[@jasonnaomismith9874]

Inspiring journey to follow along with as usual Wes! I've ran down in those parts, their is some tough terrain for sure. Come north and check out the Deathrace! It's a killer too ;)

[@wplate]

I was signed for the Death Race in 2024, but I wasn't ready so I withdrew. My recovery after Cocodona this year took a long long time. I am finally feeling somewhat more energetic. Thank you for watching this video!

[@alesiabock9305]

They didn’t advertise it as a Sky Race, but WOW! Those ascents and descents and views. You gave me vertigo just watching the video. 😊

[@wplate]

I think someone said Whistler Mountain and Table Mountain, the ones I traversed after dark, also have great views if you get to see them in the light.

[@mattinissinen.]

Hey wes, great video again!! Stay strong and keep on going 💪🔥

[@wplate]

Thank you!

[@zachariahthull1752]

Glad you had a good race weekend, despite the DNF. Also, Is that a Squawk Mountain Hoodie? I have 3 or four of them, and love them.

[@wplate]

Good eye, that's exactly what it is! I love it.

[@alesiabock9305]

How did I never think about the instant potato packets? That, ramen, and pickle juice and I’m all set!

[@wplate]

My friend Jose Sosa told me about carrying mashed potatoes at Cocodona. It is a great idea, and these packets are inexpensive.

[@runningwithsimon]

The course and trail like quite challenging! Hard to stay efficient on trails like that...! And I can imagine how bad it got in the mud later on. Sorry about the DNF, I hope you are bouncing back well fitness-wise!

[@wplate]

I am finally feeling between better and good, the last several weeks have been a real improvement. Thank you Simon!

[@BevanHand]

Wes , another great video! Sorry about your DNF. What camera do you use, the picture is so clear!

[@wplate]

Hi Bevan, thanks for watching. I recorded this with a GoPro Hero 11 Black. amzn.to/4fzuhzq

[@UntalLaurencio]

Just the views were worth it. Wise decision Wes, I hope you get better and great way to finish on a high note.

[@wplate]

Thank you for watching Laurencio!

[@hibiru6868]

The part of the course that you ran was gorgeous.

[@wplate]

Definitely the most scenic part!

[@JohnC171]

Another great video Wes. That area is brutal. Super technical with steep climbs/descents. There's a skyrace in that area called 'meet the minotaur' which destroyed me. I hope you will come back to conquer the divide. Would you say its on the level of Bigfoot difficulty wise? A lot of sinister sports races are brutal, from Death race, to sinister7, the divide200. The RD definitely pushes people to get the best out of them. They are putting on a new 200 in Canada next year I believe, you should sign up!

[@wplate]

Thanks for watching! My friends who finished Divide said it was *really* hard. The rain and mud made it worse I think. Likely up there with Bigfoot, sure, maybe a little harder in some ways. It is always hard to compare courses that are so different.

[@JohnC171]

@@wplate That's true, I suppose so much goes on in a 200 that comparing them is difficult. I struggled to get around a 35km loop in that area, so 200miles seems like a ridiculous challenge.

[@martinc9096]

Those views!! 🤩🤩🤩 Awesome!! 🤙🏼

[@wplate]

Thank you for watching!

[@HotubHobos]

This is another great video Wes showing some of Canadas beautiful scenery 🇨🇦 What’s your secret to preventing blisters on long runs? Any tips would be really appreciated! 😊🌅

[@wplate]

I pre-tape toes and areas that have historically blistered. I still sometimes have a blister get in, but the pre-taping has helped.

[@Ojibwayrunner]

Hey wes, what are the bottles you have in your vest, where did you get them, and did they come with those tops? That race looks tough and I am sure you will be back to complete it in the future. Love the videos.

[@wplate]

The bottles are ULTRAFLASK™ SPEED 600ML hydrapak.com/products/ultraflask-speed-600-ml

[@Ojibwayrunner]

@wplate awesome thanks. I got an ultraspire vest recently and need to get some bottles for it.

[@Simco_]

30:35 Whoa. My nightmare as an RD. Was it just going to be selfserve? You could get away with that in a 100 if you absolutely had to but I imagine 200s have higher expectations given the distances between.

[@wplate]

In the end there were 4 of us at the aid station, and it wasn’t super busy so it worked out!

[@marksammon]

Well do me Wes, some days it's just not meant to be. Good on you for volunteering at the same event too!

[@wplate]

🙌🏼 Thanks! 🙌🏼