Zegama Marathon VLOG...Don't [usually] do what i do! Sage Canaday Running and Training

[@user-hs2hd7wp9g]

You don't have to justify yourself that much, most people here support you. Still a great result, congrats

[@Vo2maxProductions]

I'm very thankful for the kindness and support of the youtube (and running community in general)...lots and lots of great people!

[@bentonmohamed1369]

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[@callankyree9775]

@Benton Mohamed instablaster ;)

[@bentonmohamed1369]

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[@bentonmohamed1369]

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[@64b09]

Ignore the haters. You’ve inspired more people than they ever will.

[@cicirunner]

You're great Sage and most people who would do half as good as you did would get a lot of praise and attention. You put yourself out there and expectations are high for you. As a result, you open yourself up to criticism. I feel like in this video you spent too much time trying to defend yourself. Focus on the positives and ignore the haters. You're living the dream, enjoy it.

[@tuesdaysrunner4038]

As long as you don't live with the "haters"...

[@spyrix5011]

Don't listen to the haters. You are my main man when it comes to inspiration and you have helped me improve my running a lot. Keep up the good work Sage! Greetings from Sweden

[@tuesdaysrunner4038]

Hello, Sweden. Greetings from America. aka USA.

[@zandymangold4821]

Love it Sage! Keep putting yourself out there! I'm running my best ultras as a 44 year old, not thanks to better athletic abilities, but rather in spite of them, but thanks to what I have learned from my "failures."

[@georgerichard6946]

Stay off the letsrun forum. It's full of toxic people, and immature high school and college "stars" who are big fish in little ponds, and will be humbled by life eventually. Most of the people who follow you appreciate the hard work that goes into your training, and appreciate the honesty in your videos.

[@TheFODRunner]

No need to apologise for excuses.... you ran a road marathon a few weeks ago that you weren’t meant to be in the original plan and you threw yourself into a mountain race! It’s good to race, gets the competitive juices flowing 👍

[@jorgec.3698]

How others perceive your behavior has to do with them not you. Control what you can control and that is how you have educated/inspired many of us. You have a clear vision in life and, in my perspective, is a very generous one.

[@Marco-wt2cj]

I haven t missed one of your videos in the last year! this channel is so inspiring

[@waytogo3373]

No such thing as failure, only opportunity to go back to beautiful places again! " Killian Jornet" Always find a positive " Jim Walmsley" Guys just like you really do not need to explain what most of us already know! You are a badass with good intentions doing things you love! It was not a bad idea it was a fantastic idea! :) jelly over here!

[@garyarbuthnot8142]

Sage, I love your honesty, optimism and positivity. No justification needed mate, just keep at it!

[@petitlapin66]

Sage! You are always, always awesome. I don’t think this video is for your true fans, because we’ve got you and need no explanation. Life is LIFE. Love watching ALL your trials and seeing you come through each one in a unique and different way! It’s all about learning and growing. Keep doing YOU! 💕✊

[@CJMOOSUP]

Never give up Sage. Great job on all your races. Your winning at life, bro.

[@rodneymcqueen1706]

good on you Sage, regardless of results you make a big difference to a lot of people... keep the great content coming

[@PaDutchRunner]

Sage, stick with it!! You’re one inspiring dude, no matter what!

[@agsmith001]

way to call out the critics and way to toe the line! i love how you set your goals high!

[@АлександрПасынков-я4ы]

Your best marathon is yet to come!

[@VictorDaCostaMendoza]

Hi Sage, You are a great runner and you are putting your best effort in every race you run, there's no way for you to blame yourself! You don't have to be sorry to not get your goal, everytime you not get them it's a failure for yourself and from the time you do your best to try to achieve your challenges thats the most important thing! Be so proud for what you do, in most of the cases a lot of people wish to you waht you do in all those races, for example myself, your are an example for a lot of people. As you know too, being honest with yourself, you are trying to beat the TOP guys from all over the world, there's soooooo much people preparing for these races, for what I know and I would like to run in one day, Zegama and Mont-Blanc are two of the best races in the Trail Running World. GIVE YOUR BEST EFFORT IN EVERYRACE AND HAVE FUN DURING THE PROCES! All my best for your next goal! I'm sure you are going to achieve it !!

[@movinbutnotshakin]

So stoked to see you race in the mountains!

[@chilloutvibesforyou]

Sage, be kinder to yourself, both physically and mentally. Enjoy what you do, enjoy the journey and don't focus so much on the result or destination. There is no failure, only failure to try. Our greatest successes are often found in helping others succeed, and you are doing exactly that, whether it's getting someone off the couch to walk or run around the block or for them to reach their own goal. Times and distances will soon be forgotten but experiences will remain forever. I have been running for a long time, my body isn't what it used to be and now my only goal is to be able to keep running for as long as I can, until one day I won't be able to. Thanks for the video's, good luck in the future for your running and non-running life.

[@LloydSim]

Sage, man ur good! A lot of folks aren't up your level at all (like me) u've inspired helluva ppl so just keep doing what you're doing 🙌

[@zekecolyer2598]

Keep at it Sage, looking forward to seeing some of your adventures this summer. Great job in Zegama also. Definitely a tough transition, and I think you handled it fairly well considering the circumstances.

[@monikad5561]

Congratulations Sage for having the guts to run this incredibly hard race even though you knew you’re mountain-legs aren’t quite ready yet. The word “excuses” is miss-used a lot when it comes to running. I don’t think those are excuses. I think you are analyzing and dissecting your performance and you are really getting deep into all the factors that come into play before and during a race. It is a great way to learn about and from ourselves. You are amazing and we would never dare to judge you! Keep working hard! We’ll do the same. Cheers! 🍻 (now back to listening to coach Sandi! Right, Sage?!🤨)

[@Jonsuts]

Love you Sage. Keep doing you brother.

[@elclashh209]

We'll support you no matter what

[@Justoltj1358]

Congrats Sage! Keep your head up and be easy on yourself! As Shakespeare once said "nothing is ever good or bad but thinking makes it so."

[@efrenart9377]

Sage - You are teaching us all how to live life. Fearlessly. I woke up today feeling down and wondering where my life is going - I've been taking chances all year - even mixing up my training with running. Watching your video makes me feel like I'm on the right track. You give me hope - thank you thank you thank you. Thank you for putting your dreams and goals out there - that takes courage. You are surrounded by love Sage. Always, Efren. : ) … P.S. At the Boston Marathon, the race officials took me out at mile 23 for severe hypothermia - my body temp was 80 degrees. Your video helped me realize it was a hard race. Thanks … oh, I got to meet the top female who led most of the race - she was in the ER bed next to me.

[@philellul4476]

Intros allways bring a smile on my face love it 3 sages 😂

[@bewimotos]

its always good to see and analize all the factors that affected your results.

[@ginathompson3408]

Enjoyed the video. Just keep doing what you do. You love the sport and happen to be really darn good at it. Your skill and talent afford you exciting opportunities such as the race you just did in Spain. Win or lose it’s still pretty awesome.

[@BeeYksrr]

"She said that's a really bad idea and I agreed...but I was going to do it anyway." -Sage xD Cracked me up. Sounds little bit familiar. I have two big races coming in august with only two weeks between and already wondering how I'm going to recover from the first. At least unlike you I don't have to travel half away round the world for those. Love the honesty and I totally understand the desire to just experience a great race.

[@bryankilgore1198]

Total respect for running two races in two weeks and then having the mental horse power left to quote Teddy Roosevelt and Uncle Rico with in two minutes.

[@wilhelmtel794]

Mr.Canaday you gave me and others some very useful tips that helped me stay on track for a long time so I would like try to pay you back with what i have learned just these days. Nothing keeps you stronger and on track more, nothing else than a 6-8 hour per day of moderate aerobic work probably best in agriculture or basically outdoor. Combined with running sessions everyday=best results!!!

[@davidjamieson3876]

Sage, Zegama looks something else. I might be focusing on road running for now, but you are inspiring me to get off the road. I can see a future on the trails, hills and mountains for me. Any surface, any distance, 100% go after what you enjoy. It's inspiring to watch.

[@tuesdaysrunner4038]

PB Runner. I did a trail run yesterday. And I brought some PB with me. Though I wouldn't call me a "PB Runner". That is Peanut Butter for those who don't know what PB is. As in PBJ sandwiches. But without the J. And without the sandwich.

[@davidjamieson3876]

Tuesdays Runner Peanut butter is as good as anything for the PB to stand for. Indeed, I live off the stuff pretty much!

[@harmoniag]

This race looked really neat - thanks for sharing!

[@hugolopes7654]

Its all about you sharing your runs.. all the rest is secondary,... We know you give your best and thats all you have to do. Cheers

[@fabiolalove9072]

you are fine, i think you push yourself to much, have fun with your races, don't worry about what ppl think man... some things get to us at the right time..but thanks for being so honest, you still an inspiration..

[@irunovermountains]

Ignore the hater, and don’t waste your time or the viewers time with a rank. Keep up the great running and fun vlogs

[@collystudio74]

Legend runner! that sounds like crazy rain and thunder outside

[@GonutsHFX]

Great work as always, might be a good kick off for your return to trail running.

[@allenrnewbauer]

Sage, don't beat yourself up. You did this race right after a marathon. That's incredible when you put forward a hard effort at both. And thanks for the information about spring energy. Something im looking into due to my stomach not handling normal Gels of other sugars when racing long distances.

[@neilcarroll7258]

Love that intro music👍

[@michael47915]

I love your honesty!

[@patricklacelle]

You don't need excuses, you need a break!

[@mopoffool]

I'm with Sandy on this one.

[@nannolokerse]

Keep up the good work for your self!!!👍

[@PatrickSullivanJ]

Sage - Do people really ask you to justify your performance? That's crazy! You are a great runner and an inspiration to other runners!

[@alonsoretana7007]

EPIC intro

[@mickymc30]

Not excuses just factors, you said in Copenhagen you felt tired early on possibly due to Boston , so unlikely you were going to smash this up a mountain ,but any surface any distance is cool and love this race and big fan of yours, love your honesty as always ,

[@ultrarunneradam]

completed first mountain ultra in French alps 116k - working thru your plan - you are doing fine for me!!

[@WimmerJurgen]

congrats on finishing the zegama marathon 😁

[@richroylance4630]

Impressive no matter what! Road course racing and trails are so different....you haven't been doing a lot of vertical lately.....you'll regain all that, of course.

[@FreeRangeMiller]

At least you had a blast on the mountains

[@jkrishnanpss]

Great effort Sage. If you just had to run the race for the sake of doing it I would say it is OK. However if you had a target probably not a good idea to do back to back races. Looking forward to a stronger Sage...

[@sejmb]

I think the differentiation you're looking for: you are giving reasons your race wasn't ideal, many of which you own as being within your control. The excuses we stigmatize are excuses that people pretend are out of their control, but they could actually influence; and the excuses that are immediate but ignore long-term factors. Eg: it wasn't my fault, they didn't have good food the night before. You owned you were mostly training road race style, and yes it's logical to connect that impacted your climbing legs.

[@rvtBC]

There’s a difference between an “excuse” and an “explanation”. You’re giving legit explanations. Shrug off the haters. You have more supporters than the keyboard snipers who make off the cuff remarks.

[@guest00791]

I like the intro 😎

[@muellersvideos6541]

Sage - Believe me I am a huge supporters your running. However, please just take total ownership of the results, this will help you. I love the quote “When I lost my excuses I found my results.” You do sound drunk. Please keep pushing for the next level.

[@seans7513]

Any surface any distance in someway is self sabotage but we do it because we love it. In the past year I have race a fast mile (and did some mile specific training) raced 4 trail races going all the way up to 100 miles and ran Boston. I could have done better at any of these if I didn't work on all of these. But I like to mix it up. In the next year I am looking for a PR in a fast 1/2 marathon course and I am looking to run the Black Canyon 100k. My 100k may suffer a little as I change gears late in the calendar year, it is the nature of the beast.

[@RockStarRunner]

Hey Sage - I'm not sure whether it meets OTQ standards, but one smaller marathon you might consider is Myrtle Beach. It's flat and in early March, when the weather should be pretty consistent. I had hoped to BQ there a year ago, but ended up with 3 runner's knees in a row and had to back out, but it seemed like a good course. I believe it was in the high 30s for the start of the race that year, which is just about perfect. You probably wouldn't have the advantage of much of a pack to run with, and I'm sure the prize money, if there is any, isn't much.

[@Jennarm]

The Yoda quote 💚

[@IanLoughead]

Do you bring a variety of shoes to races and choose based on the day, or do you have a favorite shoe you almost always use on the trails?

[@SkippyHatesMe]

If I was quarterback i COULD throw a football over the mountains. And Grizzly Adams did have a beard!

[@andrewshortt4338]

Q: was that an intended napoleon dynamite nod when you mentioned throwing a football over the mountains ;?)

[@Ligerpride]

Come do the Dublin marathon.....you might even win it.

[@Fewawidood]

You've probably gotten this question a bunch of times, but do you think the Barkley Marathon is in your far future? Also I really appreciate your videos, it doesn't matter to your viewers how you place, it's just great that you're seeking out and pushing yourself through all these experiences. I only started running 4 months ago after 2 years of cycling, and I have some very pie in the sky long term goals, and I don't think it's bad for anyone to have those.

[@OliverGajdowski]

'Start It Up' by The Rolling Stones - new intro song???

[@nabilaomar8937]

Why I don't see you in Bolder Boulder on Monday?

[@nathanc777]

What are your androgens and other hormone levels like? I don't remember them when you spoke about your labs in the past. Low testosterone/high cortisol is obviously a huge problem for endurance athletes and some are much more susceptible to it than others, especially given a vegan/low-moderate-protein diet's effects on SHBG.

[@antxyz]

Please sage, return for utmb 2018🙏🙏💪

[@arthurzinck]

nice vlog Sage ! What is the song of your intro ?

[@CathalMcGinley]

It's "Runnin' Down a Dream" by Tom Petty.

[@andrewshortt4338]

Well to me the accomplishment which IS interesting and inspiring is going from road marathon to mountain marathon two weeks apart...that's Ultra lol!

[@georgehill1578]

Are you doing more races in the series?

[@Vo2maxProductions]

yes, Mont Blanc Marathon and Pikes Peak Marathon

[@georgehill1578]

Vo2maxProductions thanks, good luck, and congrats on a hard fought race at Zegama

[@guerrero8682]

How did you get to run this race? Because is really hard to get in

[@hectorcortes1980]

Capi Guerrero entro por ranking WTR

[@erickienle]

“Take a look at what I’m wearing. You think I got where I am today because I dress like Peter Pan?!”

[@shay9732]

There may be no try but there is tri...Ironman Tri ;)

[@jonathanwise47]

The smarter you get the dumber you feel. Sounds about right.

[@dickensrivers9862]

may i quote steve martin..."exxxxcuuuuuuuse meeeeeeeeeeee"

[@againstdrivingdrunk614]

I said this earlier if you saw: but I think you should take a year off MUT to get the OTQ. it's only one year...

[@tc-3]

Getting an OTQ is a personal goal of his. Besides that, he's a sponsored mountain trail runner. Also, he says he enjoys running trails a lot, so why abstain from something that brings him joy. Furthermore, he's more competitive in mountain trail running so he has a bigger chance of winning prize money and as we know, Sage is a professional runner and part of his income comes from placing well in bigger, more competitive races. All things considered, MY OPINION is that he should focus on mountain trail running and still chase an OTQ as his personal, selfish (in Sage's own words) goal on the side.

[@againstdrivingdrunk614]

Why: Road race vs Trail race and time for development. A lot to be said. Road is a different stimulus/training progress than trail, and I think one road race cycle is not enough time to build up an OTQ

[@bronconv]

Rational reasons why your race didn't go as well as you liked isn't an excuse, it's the reason the why. Although the timing wasn't right you really can't miss a chance to run Zegama. Would you say there was some value in your training in the long run, to run on tired legs at Zegama because of the Copenhagen Marathon?

[@benlog129]

what song the intro?

[@ecptz2002]

Razzuwan Razali Running Down a Dream by Tom Petty from his brilliant Full Moon Fever record

[@benlog129]

ecptz2002 tq

[@brettbale9535]

Recap took longer than the race.

[@Ligerpride]

Could you do with some rest maybe? You've run 2 marathons lately.

[@littledarkone1995]

Gotta quote Yoga lol

[@razcohen5590]

Sage. Stop coming up with excuses. There’s no point. You know who you are and what you did to get to where you are. You definitely do not have to prove a point to anyone but yourself. Keep doing what you are doing and enjoy the process along the way. It’s great that you are open and put a major part of your life on KZbin and social media but you don’t have to come up with excuses to the couch trolls for sub-par performances as long as you know what you need to do to improve and get after it is what is important.

[@carlotapuig]

It looks like the Zegama race is not for pussies. I wished I was a mountain race runner so I could run it once. Great images. I'm jealous:)

[@koenpostma912]

Hey, I get really confused about the 2 kinds of tempo runs: Should I just do an extended tempo run or should I do repeats? When should I do which? I'm training for a half marathon.

[@swoods291]

You should do Both. Both will help you in a half marathon. You should just rotate each one every week. Do an extended tempo 1 week, then do repeats the next, and keep doing that.

[@koenpostma912]

Okay thank you!

[@andyks2494]

My Uncle Rico could've thrown that football over those mountains. Please do not discard his strength. Thank you.

[@craigtsmith6957]

Who has rattled your cage?

[@wms201]

Craig T Smith no one important, I’m sure.

[@craigtsmith6957]

Chase Sage - so Sage C's angst level is inversely proportional to the comments of irrelevant people? Thank you; that explains his rant.

[@craigtsmith6957]

Ah ..........there are some heavy duty trolls on that site - not nice people

[@tuesdaysrunner4038]

There's a "LetsRun" forum?

[@victorvaughn2]

Sage, you need to be scientific about your diet. Test the hypotheses. Test different diets for 3 month each. Set up some controls. You haven’t done this as far as I know.

[@caledislikeskale855]

I have been veg/vegan for a few years with incredible health results. Recently, I watched a Joe Rogan Podcast with a Doctor promoting the carnivore diet. Check it out. It is a very powerful piece about the modern diet and health of our society. Really throwing my current thoughts about diet and being meat free for a loop.

[@johnkiltcher582]

First!

[@dustydavehungergames]

Do or do not. There is no try.

[@freddijkstra8049]

Feeling dumber when you age and get more experience: what you experiencing is called the Dunning-Kruger effect (google it). Nothing to worry about ;-)

[@kevinholikan5613]

Pesh dont need to make excuses for you tubers. Guaranteed have these people are 300 pound couch potatos

[@tuesdaysrunner4038]

"Feel dumber than I was 10 years ago." That isn't good, Sage. But look on the bright side. At least your mom doesn't say "I hate you!" and "You've got a hole in your head!" when you don't have a hole in your head.

[@tuesdaysrunner4038]

Note to self. Don't drink beer before making video logs...

[@youngloudandscotty]

Sage, you spent ~25% of this video making excuses, and apologizing, and apologizing for making excuses about a race result that nobody here cares about (obviously as fans of yours we like to see you do well, but if anyone is angry at you for NOT then they need to check their priorities (and check their head while they're at it because that is downright ridiculous)). I'm 100% certain that NOBODY is subscribed to your channel to listen to you apologize for five minutes. That's not good content. I was actually hoping there might be more information about Zegama, honestly. More specifics about the race, how you felt at certain points, where you felt strong and where you felt weak, other runners, even information about your time in Spain-the culture, etc. And hell, if you feel the need to excuse yourself on camera at least edit it out before you upload it to youtube. Thank you, in general, for your channel and the mostly pretty excellent content, though.