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7 Ultras, 1 Bear, and a Year That Changed Everything…
In 2024, I set out to run seven ultramarathons, but life had other plans. From encountering a mama bear and her three little cubs on the trail to experiencing the highs of earning my first 100-mile belt buckle-and the lows of losing my grandfather-this year was nothing short of transformative.
In this video, you'll see the thrills of running iconic races like the Traprock 50K, the Midstate Massive 100, and the JFK 50 Mile.
This isn’t just a story about running-it’s a story about resilience, growth, and finding strength in the unexpected. Whether you’re an ultrarunner or just looking for inspiration, this is a journey you won’t want to miss.
I’ll also share my plans for 2025, including my goal to run multiple 100-mile races and tackle even bigger challenges on the trails.
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Відео

JFK 50 Mile: 5 Friends Endure America’s Oldest Ultramarathon | An Ultra Running Documentary
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“Five friends from diverse backgrounds take on the ultimate test of endurance at the JFK 50 Mile, America’s oldest ultramarathon. For some, it’s their first ultra; for others, a chance to set personal records. Follow their inspiring journey as they navigate challenging terrain, test their limits, and push through pain to achieve their goals. This ultra running documentary captures the camarader...
Midstate Massive Ultra Trail 100 | The ONLY Ultramarathon That Goes Through 4 STATES!
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The Midstate Massive Ultra Trail is a 100-mile ultramarathon spanning New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. This was my first-ever 100-mile race, and it pushed me to my limits physically and mentally. From challenging climbs with over 13,000 feet of elevation gain to the breathtaking landscapes of New England, this race tested every ounce of determination I had. Along the...
Oura Ring Review: LOVE IT or HATE IT? Watch This Before You Buy!
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Oura Ring Review: LOVE IT or HATE IT? Watch This Before You Buy!
Which HYDRATION VEST is the BEST For YOU?
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Which HYDRATION VEST is the BEST For YOU?
The #1 BACKYARD ULTRA in Rhode Island
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The #1 BACKYARD ULTRA in Rhode Island
A Race To Remember | RAGNAR: A 200 MILE ULTRA MARATHON
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A Race To Remember | RAGNAR: A 200 MILE ULTRA MARATHON
Did I Almost Get MAULED by A BEAR During the TRAPROCK 50K UltraMarathon?
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Did I Almost Get MAULED by A BEAR During the TRAPROCK 50K UltraMarathon?
Ultra Running: 2024 Race Schedule (LET THE MADNESS BEGIN!)
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Ultra Running: 2024 Race Schedule (LET THE MADNESS BEGIN!)
A Trail Race And a 5K Road Race with a 30 Minute Drive! You wouldn’t believe what HAPPENED!
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A Trail Race And a 5K Road Race with a 30 Minute Drive! You wouldn’t believe what HAPPENED!
WHY Are These the BEST Running Headphones in 2023?
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WHY Are These the BEST Running Headphones in 2023?
How to HEEL LOCK Lace Your Running Shoes Using that EXTRA EYELET
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How to HEEL LOCK Lace Your Running Shoes Using that EXTRA EYELET
Anchor Down Ultra: Rhode Island’s ONLY 24-hour Race
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Anchor Down Ultra: Rhode Island’s ONLY 24-hour Race
RUNNING MOTIVATION - The Most Powerful Words for Running Success
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RUNNING MOTIVATION - The Most Powerful Words for Running Success
My First 24 Hour Ultra Marathon: A Journey of Perseverance
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My First 24 Hour Ultra Marathon: A Journey of Perseverance
Achieve Your UltraMarathon Dreams with This DIY Training Camp!
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Achieve Your UltraMarathon Dreams with This DIY Training Camp!
GUNSTOCK TRAILFEST 2023: New Hampshire
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GUNSTOCK TRAILFEST 2023: New Hampshire
The ONLY Backyard Ultra in America's TINIEST State
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The ONLY Backyard Ultra in America's TINIEST State
An Ultramarathoners Morning ROUTINE before Every RACE
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An Ultramarathoners Morning ROUTINE before Every RACE
The Only RUNNING TIP You'll EVER Need!
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The Only RUNNING TIP You'll EVER Need!
Can CHATGPT Improve My Running Performance?
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Can CHATGPT Improve My Running Performance?
This BOOK Transformed my Running Form OVERNIGHT!
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This BOOK Transformed my Running Form OVERNIGHT!
My SECRET Strength and Endurance Training for Running
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My SECRET Strength and Endurance Training for Running
My ULTRA RUNNING Backyard PAIN CAVE
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My ULTRA RUNNING Backyard PAIN CAVE
Finding the PERFECT FIT Vibram FiveFingers!
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Finding the PERFECT FIT Vibram FiveFingers!
My TOP 3 Foods To Take While RUNNING
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My TOP 3 Foods To Take While RUNNING
My FIRST TRAIL RUN at Night EVER!!
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My FIRST TRAIL RUN at Night EVER!!
Topo Athletic ST-4 Road Running Shoe Review
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Topo Athletic ST-4 Road Running Shoe Review
Movie Trailer: Becoming An Ultra Runner Documentary
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Movie Trailer: Becoming An Ultra Runner Documentary
Becoming An Ultra Runner | A POOR ATTEMPT at An Ultra Running Documentary
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Becoming An Ultra Runner | A POOR ATTEMPT at An Ultra Running Documentary

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth 2 дні тому

    Helluva year Igor. Looking forward to seeing what you can do in 2025!

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 2 дні тому

      Thanks, Hopefully I’ll get into Vermont 100 so that would be fun to do, so we’ll see what 2025 has in store for me!

  • @Shevock
    @Shevock 11 днів тому

    Great storytelling.

  • @Teddy_J
    @Teddy_J 11 днів тому

    Great video, Igor! The storytelling is getting better and better. Congratulations to everyone.

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 11 днів тому

      Thank you! I really appreciate that! It’s really good when there are other participants besides myself in the video. Need to find others to tell their stories! Interested?

  • @terrencewilson2408
    @terrencewilson2408 22 дні тому

    So wild.

  • @amyvishnepolskiy2571
    @amyvishnepolskiy2571 23 дні тому

    Such a great video! It makes me feel like I am running alongside the 5 of you.

  • @TheFlyingmartini
    @TheFlyingmartini 24 дні тому

    That's my friend Brian Patrick Mulligan in the beginning!!

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 24 дні тому

      That’s Him! And he’s In the end too making a triumphant finish!!

  • @briantrahan3900
    @briantrahan3900 24 дні тому

    This was a wonderful story Igor! Well done on the creation, and the race. Everyone did an amazing job!

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth 24 дні тому

    Awesome video Igor and congrats to all of you! Really loved this one. 👍🏼

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 24 дні тому

      @@RhodySeth thanks Seth!! My most historic race so far!!

  • @mountianbluebird
    @mountianbluebird Місяць тому

    Beware the spicy salami!!!

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning Місяць тому

      You don’t have to tell me twice! But it was so darn good for at least that moment!

  • @justinhongphotography
    @justinhongphotography Місяць тому

    Great video! Im hoping to make this my first ultra as an MA local. Thank you for sharing your journey

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning Місяць тому

      This is a great Ultra Race- just make sure you have plenty of battery for your gps watch, cell phone, and headlamps. A lot of people were getting lost on this course! Also, they host a recon run so I would go to that and since you live in MA I would recon the course on your own so that you’re familiar with it. This was a fund adventure!

  • @bryanbischof4351
    @bryanbischof4351 Місяць тому

    Congrats on your buckle. I was looking and it seems like you could run Cairo Illinois to Blytheville Ak to hit 5 states in 100miles.

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning Місяць тому

      Thank You! Is Cairo Illinois to Blytheville a 100 mile race?

    • @bryanbischof4351
      @bryanbischof4351 Місяць тому

      @ not that I’m aware of, but you can always make it one!

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning Місяць тому

      @ sounds good! I may do that one day!

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth Місяць тому

    Awesome work Igor! You had some good crew. Great summation of the race!

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning Місяць тому

      Thanks! It was a fun race and the crew was awesome!

  • @ElonMuskegon
    @ElonMuskegon Місяць тому

    White people be like: Frost who?

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth Місяць тому

    I don’t know how wet it’s been down there, but if it’s anything like New England, the trail will be pretty dry. So traction may not be an issue. I’d probably opt for a road shoe just because I don’t like running in heavy trail shoes on pavement.

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning Місяць тому

      I think that you maybe right. So I think that I may just suck it up and run the 11 miles of Appalachian trail in road shoes.

  • @coywow
    @coywow Місяць тому

    always road shoes, regardless of terrain. trail shoes are a gimmick and they’re heavy as bricks

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning Місяць тому

      You don’t think that trail shoes give a bit more traction? I tend to slide a bit on rocks in road shoes when running on trails.

  • @terrencewilson2408
    @terrencewilson2408 2 місяці тому

    Would you recommend swallowing the ring for a more accurate temperature reading? Maybe with the charger too if overnight?

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 2 місяці тому

      I Cannot condone this type of behavior, although this sounds like a joke but just in case please do not swallow any rings!!!

  • @TylerDavis_51-50
    @TylerDavis_51-50 2 місяці тому

    Typical democratic weather

  • @jaydengillenwater2065
    @jaydengillenwater2065 2 місяці тому

    I say you should have to complete it before he can run for president

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 2 місяці тому

      I agree Every Presidential candidate should complete this before running for President!

  • @chAIboiBoogie
    @chAIboiBoogie 2 місяці тому

    @DavidGoggins 😂

  • @Mek104
    @Mek104 2 місяці тому

    Very nice Gear

  • @lilcrisjan
    @lilcrisjan 2 місяці тому

    Damn i thought they're a little more durable.

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 2 місяці тому

      @@lilcrisjan Folks tell me that the ALTRA’S are getting worse. My latest pair, the front toe guard started separating after about 400 miles, so maybe they’re right.

  • @korzalm
    @korzalm 2 місяці тому

    H Yeah! F these dumm-s tall foam shoes!

  • @Vlxne._.Mica20
    @Vlxne._.Mica20 2 місяці тому

    Congrats! 👍

  • @BarefootSurvivor
    @BarefootSurvivor 2 місяці тому

    pros and cons?

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth 3 місяці тому

    Haha, whoops!

  • @_sk_videos
    @_sk_videos 3 місяці тому

    Does the Adv Skin 12 fit an iPhone 15 pro max in the front ?

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 3 місяці тому

      It should, it fits my iPhone 14 Pro Max in the front zip up pocket with room for more stuff.

  • @AspireDMT
    @AspireDMT 3 місяці тому

    I am hardly over 9 and 3/4 inches so I’m between the 40 and the 41 (10inches). Which would fit better?? I ordered a 42 and it was too large so returned but not sure which size would be better. My foot is in between 9 3/4 inches and 10 inches

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 3 місяці тому

      You should go with 41 or even 40-but that may be too tight. Remember they are rubber so they do stretch after a few times wearing them. There should be no spaces between your toes and the shoe.

  • @zardmf
    @zardmf 4 місяці тому

    neopentyl glikolu!

  • @AvaKelly-x4f
    @AvaKelly-x4f 4 місяці тому

    NATURE SLIDE!!!

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth 4 місяці тому

    I'm on my 2nd Adv Skin 12 after my bastard cats chewed the straps on the first one. Works well but I made the mistake of getting the larger one - now the water bottles sneak deeper into the depths of their tubes as I run. Otherwise I'm very happy. Been meaning to put together another load out video on it but haven't gotten around to it.

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 4 місяці тому

      So far the vest is great-hopefully it holds up and I’ll need all the storage capacity that I can get for Midstate Massive that I’m running in October!! Now that I made this video I can finally get rid of the advance skin 5.

    • @RhodySeth
      @RhodySeth 4 місяці тому

      @@carefreerunning good luck at Midstate! Did you end up running Anchor Down?

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 4 місяці тому

      @RhodySeth no I had a family emergency

    • @RhodySeth
      @RhodySeth 4 місяці тому

      @@carefreerunning hope everything's okay!

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 4 місяці тому

      @RhodySeth everything is good-my grandfather passed expectingly

  • @myralchista
    @myralchista 4 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @pete801
    @pete801 4 місяці тому

    The toe box is so shallow in the 6. My toes went numb. It's a terrible shoe. Goes against everything Altra. Awful shoe

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 4 місяці тому

      Oh no, sorry to hear that! They seem alright for my toes- not numb yet. Maybe the shoes you bought are too small and snug against your toes?

    • @pete801
      @pete801 4 місяці тому

      @@carefreerunning I had the 5s. I've seen a lot of people commenting on the shallow toe box. It's just not Altra. Gutted it didn't work for me because everything else is bang on

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 4 місяці тому

      @@pete801 maybe with all the negative reviews they’ll make a better shoe with the 7

  • @therealmilanpetrovic7210
    @therealmilanpetrovic7210 4 місяці тому

    Great video, really inspiring content! I’ve recently uploaded a few new videos on my channel, and I’d love to hear your thoughts. Your support would mean a lot!🦾🦾

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth 5 місяців тому

    Cotton socks? 😄

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 5 місяців тому

      I was just making a comment on Kyle Running the backyard ultra in Hanes Cotton socks!! It worked out for him- he did like 52 miles with this being his longest run ever.

    • @RhodySeth
      @RhodySeth 5 місяців тому

      @@carefreerunning the touch, the feel of cotton. The fabric of our runs!

  • @Brgnd67
    @Brgnd67 5 місяців тому

    how do they work for everyday use in the city/parks too? like for a barefoot transition

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 5 місяців тому

      I mean I use them for trail running only and I like to use TOPO ST-4s for road running. However, I do have a friend that uses these on roads and loves it, but the TOPO ST-4 stack height is lower so there’s less cushioning but better for transitioning to barefeet

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth 6 місяців тому

    I always wanted to do one of those but I don't think this old body would care for VanLife too much.

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 6 місяців тому

      I don’t know, I think Van life may be right up your alley!!!!

  • @MattGavitt
    @MattGavitt 6 місяців тому

    Hell yeah, what a great adventure you captured for us!

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 6 місяців тому

      You got to get the RAGNAR Yearbook from Eric!! Unless you have already done that.

  • @DookeyRidr
    @DookeyRidr 6 місяців тому

    Meh. Topo Athletic has proven to many to be a better shoe, especially with regards to durability.

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 6 місяців тому

      I run in TOPO Athletic’s when I run on roads, but I haven’t used their shoes for trails. Do you know if they make 0 drop trail shoes?

    • @DookeyRidr
      @DookeyRidr 6 місяців тому

      @@carefreerunning They do indeed, it’s called the Pursuit. After experiencing and being unsatisfied with Altra’s lack of durability in the last few years, I bought the Pursuits and haven’t looked back. “Darwin onthetrail” did a great video here on youtube called “the Atra Lone Peak KILLER”. Good review there.

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 6 місяців тому

      @DookeyRidr thanks for the tip. I may switch over. It’s hard to switch when I’m so used to one type of shoe.

  • @pizzadave9812
    @pizzadave9812 6 місяців тому

    Can u feel vibration when you turn them up.

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 6 місяців тому

      It depends on the volume. If the volume is high then yes! If your music has a strong bass then possibly. I don’t listen to music but podcasts and books and these are perfect for that.

    • @Vap0rvic
      @Vap0rvic 5 місяців тому

      I tested them out at Best Buy I’m tired of having one ear bud in at work I feel like I’m harming my ears so I got these and I love em I work in construction so it works very very well

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth 7 місяців тому

    Great race report Igor. That bear sighting sounds terrifying and amazing. I hear you on the hill training - definitely some thing I also need to work on. Tough living here in the ocean state. Traprock is a race. I’ve always wanted to do but just never have.

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 7 місяців тому

      The bear sighting was a bit trippy, nothing like a scare during a race to keep me on my toes. I got to get out on more mountainous terrain. It’s a nice little trail Race! You should try it out one of these days.

  • @gambitgambino1560
    @gambitgambino1560 7 місяців тому

    God is good

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth 8 місяців тому

    I might have to stop by!

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 8 місяців тому

      You definitely should!! There will be a lot more people than last year!

  • @bruhgang6862
    @bruhgang6862 8 місяців тому

    Keep doing you bro, this is awesome. Bought myself a nice guitar this weekend, we gotta be happy about our purchases at the end of the day lol

  • @psylocybanana7276
    @psylocybanana7276 8 місяців тому

    I used to work in the factories that build campers... they are absolute trash heaps waiting to fall apart. The entire rv industry is a joke.

  • @stonerfreakvids
    @stonerfreakvids 8 місяців тому

    I was always jealous of people that can just go running everyday instead of working a job

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 8 місяців тому

      Yeah me too! Maybe one day I’ll be one of those people 🤞

    • @bruhgang6862
      @bruhgang6862 8 місяців тому

      @@carefreerunningGood stuff lol. Mfs hating they gotta focus on the 5-9 not the 9-5

  • @dankburgers
    @dankburgers 8 місяців тому

    This is some real NPC screaming into the void stuff

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 8 місяців тому

      Heck Yeah!!

    • @bruhgang6862
      @bruhgang6862 8 місяців тому

      You had to comment twice. You’re the real NPC watching youtube shorts not doing shit 😹😹

  • @dankburgers
    @dankburgers 8 місяців тому

    Ok

  • @serbryndenshiversthecool5928
    @serbryndenshiversthecool5928 8 місяців тому

    Congrats

  • @MattGavitt
    @MattGavitt 8 місяців тому

    Looking forward to what you put together for Ragnar!

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth 8 місяців тому

    Now that is AWESOME. Jealous...

    • @carefreerunning
      @carefreerunning 8 місяців тому

      Jealous? I almost got mauled 😂 just joking they wanted me to ride them but I declined, you know with the race and all 😊