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FOUND ON 49 | THE STORY OF JIM WALMSLEY

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Just in case anyone is looking for some crazy inspiration and has an hour to spare... This short film follows the story of Jim Walmsley's first 100 miler at the 2016 Western States 100 mile endurance run. It tracks Jim a few weeks out from race day through his historic day way ahead of course record splits and the dramatic conclusion of being totally lost on highway 49. What struck me most was his grace at the outcome. Class act. BTW Jim came back and won this same race in 2018 with record temps over 100 degrees, again smashing the old course records, then breaking the records again this year.

youtu.be/DZb7jBYL9y8

If anyone else is interested I could post a film every so often like this one. I am trying to collect them as I come across them.

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Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Half Marathon

Great - I will definitely take a look at this, Decker. Thank you for sharing - and great idea to post links from time to time. We love a little inspiration!

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to Sandraj39

Ok no problem Sandra 👍🏼🙂

Tbae profile image
TbaeMetric Marathon

Brillant Roger I am in and will watch this and more.

👊💥🏃‍♂️⭐️👏👏☄️

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to Tbae

Sounds great Tbae, I will try to keep these up!

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoUltramarathon

Started it but will need to finish it tomorrow... looks great 👍🏻😁

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Stephen_UKHalf Marathon

Thanks. Will watch this.

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoUltramarathon

Brilliant, enjoyed that. There is a follow up film too "how one wrong turn changed Jim Walmsleys career" 👍🏻

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Oh thanks Jo! I’ll have to dig that one up for my list

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon

It's a joy to watch him running, isn't it!!?!!

More, please! 😊😊😊

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to roseabi

His stride looks so easy and fluid. Yes I will keep posting. 🙂

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GoGo_JoJoUltramarathon

Decker, this is worth a watch too, I believe it's the same year as Lost on 49, you can see Jim in the background several times but it's the female contenders...

youtu.be/kYgcTJBLwsU

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo

added to my list - Thanks Jo :) Here is my full list so far in case you want to peruse it...: youtube.com/playlist?list=P...

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GoGo_JoJoUltramarathon in reply to Decker

Will have a look, thanks!

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