16 Dreams, 1600 Miles: Help Me Make Ultra Running History

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Breaking Barriers: Becoming the Youngest to Run 16 100-milers in a Year

Hi, my name is Nicholas Steel, and in 2025, I'm setting out to make ultrarunning history. My goal? To become the youngest person ever to complete 16 100-mile ultramarathons in a single calendar year. This challenge is more than just a personal milestone - it's about proving that with determination, resilience, and a strong support system, boundaries can be pushed, and dreams can become reality.

Why This Matters

Ultrarunning is about more than just crossing finish lines. It's about testing the limits of the human spirit, embracing discomfort, and learning to thrive in the face of adversity. Attempting 16 races in 9 months is an enormous physical and mental challenge that will push me to my limits, but it also provides a platform to inspire others to chase their own adventurous goals.

What It Takes

This journey isn't just about running, it's about preparation, travel, gear, nutrition, and support. Completing these races across the Midwest means significant costs:

Race entry fees for 16 events
Travel expenses (gas and lodging)
Crew support (My amazing parents are helping crew me, but we need resources to make this possible!)
Nutrition and recovery supplies (from fueling during races to ensuring I can stay healthy and injury-free throughout the year)

How Can You Help

I'm reaching out to you, my dreamers and adventurers, for support in this monumental effort. Your donation will directly fund the logistics, supplies, and resources needed to achieve this goal. Whether it's $5 or $500, every contribution gets me closer to the start (and finish!) lines of these races.

As a thank you, I'll be sharing this journey with you every step of the way. From training updates to race recaps, you'll get an inside look at the highs, lows, and everything in between. Together, we'll make history!

Join Me in the Journey

This challenge isn't just about setting a record - it's about inspiring others to dream big and take bold steps toward their goals. With your support, we can show the world what's possible when passion meets perseverance!

Thank you for being part of this adventure! Let's make history together!

Instagram Account (The Insides of Ultrarunning)

Youtube Account (A documentary for each 100-miler in 2025)

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