Pure Flow State | The Hennepin Hundred

Hello, my name is Nicholas Steel and I'm attempting to become the youngest person ever to complete 16 100-mile foot races within a single calendar year! This race was my 14th race for the 2025 ultra season! The 2025 Hennepin Hundred--a flat course designed for PR's! The entire course runs alongside the scenic Hennepin Canal, primarily on packed dirt, crushed stone, and asphalt surfaces. According to my watch, the 100.1 miles had less than 1,000 feet of elevation gain—about as flat as it gets in ultra racing! If you're looking for a fast, flat course, this one's for you. Held during the first weekend of October, the race treats you to stunning fall views along the canal, with countless leaves carpeting the path from start to finish. As always, Michele—the race director—puts on an incredible event. Aid stations are lively and well-organized, run by passionate clubs and teams with deep roots in the ultra running community. Their energy and experience are unmatched, and they go above and beyond to support every runner. I’d highly recommend this race to anyone passing through. On a personal note, this race marked the beginning of another back-to-back-to-back weekend of 100-milers for me. Next up: Arrowhead 24-Hour Run Mines of Spain 100 While the season may seem to be winding down, trust me—some grand finales are still on the horizon for 2025. This year has only skimmed the surface of the ultra running greatness yet to come. Just a mere pebble in the vast Gobi Desert. ———————————— If you’d like live news and updates throughout these races, feel free to shoot me a follow on instagram or Facebook! Instagram: @nicksteelruns Facebook: Nicholas Steel I hope ya'll have a great day! We'll catch ya on the flip! 14 down, 2 to go! (Plus some change "100-milers" afterwards) ———————————— This video was sponsored by: River Valley Running: https://www.rivervalleyrunning.com ———————————— Thumbnail Photo Credit: John Knepper https://johnknepper.smugmug.com