Finding Failure - An Ultra Marathon Story 

You’re a beast! I was gripped watching this…so glad your son was able to capture this..I’m buying you whatever you want the next time I see you! Always been a fan…

What a great film. So well done. Excellent work Colin. And Jackie - You are such a beast and an inspiration to so many people. This was so fun to watch. And remember, how many times we fail to achieve a goal isn’t important. Our persistence to never give up is. 🙌🏼

Love this video! Such a great job of telling the story.

As someone who DNF’d their first two 100 attempts, I’ll tell you - it gets better! We have to learn ourself in those pits. A quote I love is, “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” TS Elliot. That day was 100k for you. Be kind to yourself- because that’s freaking amazing!

Awesome video! What people don't know who don't do these is there is two kinds of motivation. There is this very positive, inspired, pure type of motivation that comes from accomplishing a big goal (AKA - doing well in your A race that year). That motivation is very clean and it can take you far. Then.....then there is this other motivation. It comes when you don't perform how you feel you should (DNFing a race only levels it up) and it's raw, dirty, and it's deep. It gets in your bones. That motivation takes you places you never thought you could go. As much as I hate failing I LOVE the offseason that follows. That raw energy and motivation.....very few people in this world ever get to experience that. Get after it:)

Thank you for sharing your experience so honestly. It takes real strength to embrace a DNF - and I say DNF, not failure. You pushed through to 100k, and that’s an incredible achievement in itself! Huge congratulations 👏👏👏. I have no doubt that the 100-miler is in your future, probably sooner than you think 🏃‍♂️💪. I’ve completed a 100k myself, and I’m now gearing up for a 100-mile ultra in Malaysia in February 2025. From your experience and mine, I know those last 40 miles are going to be brutal 😰 - assuming I can keep moving forward. But time will tell. I’m holding onto the thought that ‘pain is temporary, pride lasts forever,’ and I hope to remind myself of that when things get really tough. Wishing you strength and success on your next adventure - I’m sure you’ll crush it!

I think you did amazing

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. No doubt you'll get it next time. 👏👏👏

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Thanks for sharing I have only ran 1/2 marathons and a few marathons the ultra is on my list for next year. I truly appreciate this video. You rock!

As a runner in my youth I know that was is real but you can and you will succeed , keep it up..

A great attempt! You are an absolute beast and each race teaches us lessons, thank you for sharing!

So sick. Can’t even imagine how long this took 😅

This was really well done. Captures an inspiring and impressive journey. Good luck!!

SuperMom🙌🏽 phenomenal job capturing this Colin❤️