FOUND ON 49 | THE STORY OF JIM WALMSLEY

[Decker]

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(Not working as expected?)

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.

[Sandraj39 Half 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!

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Ok no problem Sandra 👍🏼🙂

[Tbae Metric Marathon]

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

👊💥🏃‍♂️⭐️👏👏☄️

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Tbae]

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

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

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

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

Thanks. Will watch this.

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

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

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

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

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

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

More, please! 😊😊😊

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

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

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

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(Not working as expected?)

[Decker Ultramarathon 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...

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

Will have a look, thanks!