Lighting the Fire Episode 3: A Pact Was Made

A pact was made. It was already in the moments after Jim Walmsley had lit himself on fire playing with fireworks, burning out chasing an audacious sub-14 goal at the 2017 Western States Endurance Run, that a new spark was lit. Jim had blown up and was a wreck walking it in after deciding to drop and the Coconino Cowboys had run out help bring him in. To cheer him up the group, inspired by Jim’s run and being blown away from all of their first time experiencing the historical ultra, began talking about how awesome it would be to have everyone try and join him the following year. The idea struck a chord and the Cowboys made a pact to all try and get into the big dance in 2018.

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Episode 1: Wrong Turns:    • How One Wrong Turn Changed Jim Walmsl...  

Episode 2: All In:    • Jim Walmsley's 2017 Western States Race  

This film and coverage of the Cowboys racing into Western States is thanks to the support from Squirrels Nut Butter from proceeds from sales of a limited-edition Coconino Cowboy stick signed by all five Cowboys. If you enjoyed the film and like following the Coconino Cowboys and want to see more on the team in the future consider purchasing one to help support a great local Flagstaff company, the Coconino Cowboys, and Myke Hermsmeyer who will be providing updates and taking photos of this year’s race.

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Eric Senseman -   / sensemagram  
Jared Hazen -   / jared_hazen  
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Lighting The Fire is a series created by Myke Hermsmeyer, Matt Trappe and 9MindAsylum.