THE PARTICIPANT (Short Film) | Understanding the 100 mile distance | Ring The Springs 100 Miler

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you for making this, you touch every part of humanity, and every corner of the world with this story. Chapeau Dylan, you are THE MAN.

Very inspiring.

118 miles last week in Kerry Ireland.
36hours18mins what a great experience

I can honestly say I have never felt better when the sun comes back up. It only reminds me that it is almost over, and I don't like them to be over. But I think it is the perfect distance to rewire your brain when it needs to be rewired.

Man, I was about to run 100 miles a long time ago and I didn’t do it (and I was very strong). But this video has inspired me to start trying again 💪🏻💪🏻

Awesome video!

Good, fascinating, incredible scenery, except... I could really do without the knees and crotch monologs.

Great documentary 💖🙏🏽

As an ultra runner, it's amazing to watch the pain of others in situations we have been in and how they handle it. There is so much beauty in pain and suffering ..we are not the same person as we were before it.

First 100 is in one week. Thanks for an amazing video. Even more excited than before.

I’ve watched several similar short films and I have to tell ya,
I absolutely loved ur journey/story. I’ll be saving this clip for future inspirational needs.
Well done 🤙

One of the best ultra movies I’ve ever seen! Beautifully filmed, fabulous writing, and just a great story. Thank you!

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Beautifully done! Thank you for documenting this. Very inspiring.

And for those days when you can't get outside... hop on your treadmill and check out some Virtual Trail Running videos!

WOW I absolutely LOVED this. Thank you to sharing.

Great film - and accomplishment man! Just completed a full Ironman. Done. I hate cycling though. Gonna start doing 'baby' Ultra runs next year though! The Ring The Springs 100 looks like a wonderful goal for 2024. Your wife is a gem.

Love the beautiful piano music throughout this film. Also, big congrats on this effort!

Not me crying during the inrto inspo msgs 😭🤙🏼♥️

Well done Dylan!!

What a feckin massively shit hot adventure, you should be very, very proud of yourself.

Ultra runners aren't crazy, just egotistical and willing to sacrifice their health for the sake of vanity and bragging rights.

Thanks for making this video and sharing your story; I love it!

ryan van duzer seems like such a sound fella

I like the piano “industry baby” haha 💪💪

I’m 3 weeks away from my first 50k. This is just what I needed.

WELL SAID ERIC !

Really enjoyed the live race coverage and this post race interview! Great chat and questions. This really brings more exposure to the sport and makes amateur ultra runners be able to be a part of races that they aspire to be in. Applause all around!

I’d love to know how you prepared and what you took with you for the race like food and gear. Did you happen to write it down somewhere? Article or blog?

Very inspiring. It just goes to show what a perseverance and true grit and do. Congratulations.
I just need to ask what is the brand of led light you are running with around your waist? Super bright I love it. Great for trail running at night.

Well done sir you have been a great source of inspiration as this 60 year old heads towards his first 100 miler. Thank you again and much love from the east coast.

Heck of an effort. Heck of a trail crew, you are very loved Dylan. Thanks for sharing.

great!

Inspiring and spot on! I've run several 50's and 100's and am training for the Katy 225 here in Missouri at the end of this coming October. Your film was a great reminder of what we experience but more importantly offered a window into our "Why" we love them. The Challenge: Yes. The Course: Yes. The Distance: Yes. The Groceries (for me - Ha!): Absolutely! But Most Importantly: The People and Comaraderie! Would love to see a film that focuses on a day in the life of the Crew supporting their runner. Thanks Again for a Great Film!

What head lamp is that...sucker is brrrright

Congratulations for showing up each day for all the hard work, and the little things, and the big things, that you had to do to make this day happen, when nobody was watching. That's the real beauty. Well done. Be so proud of yourself.

So many sporty cuties in these videos.

I still gotta get a marathon under the belt, and all these ultra videos have me wanting to work up to ultra

Great film! Very inspiring! Love the down to earth being yourself attitude. No hype about racing techniques, etc. Just being real in the moment. Loved your honesty, expressing your true feelings and thoughts. This film brings back dreams that I’ve had for many years of doing the same thing. I know it will do the same for others.

Awesome film and achievement, mega inspiring, thank you 👍

I’ve come to love the 100 mile distance. I’ve done 3 so far but the community and people of the ultra running community are those who make it the best.

His Dad, working on his feet. That was a powerful moment of fatherhood right there. I cried.

Amazing effort mate 👏

Inspiring.

Proper inspiring! Great story. Really nicely filmed

Incredibly awesome documentary. Thank you for sharing. Using your story as motivation for my first 100 coming up.

amazing film! thanks for sharing i have my 1st 100 miler in 3 weeks

I know I’m late to the party, but this video is so impactful!

I've run six marathons and can't imagine going one step beyond 26.2 miles. For me, it's too damn painful!!!