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ITS NEVER TOO LATE - Running 1047 Miles Around Wales - Ultra Marathon Documentary
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About This Video
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This is ITS NEVER TOO LATE, the story of Alan Bateson as he attempts to break two trail and ultra-marathon records, the 870 mile Wales Coast Path FKT (Fastest Known Time) and the combined Wales Coast Path and Offas Dyke of 1047 miles, making a one continuous loop of Wales.
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ONE HUNDRED MILE JOURNEY - Ultra Marathon Documentary - The Story of The Speyside 100 by the LDWA
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Love inspiring stories of endurance and nature? Subscribe now to never miss a new film! bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern Consider supporting financially on www.patreon.com/kelpandfern or treating us to a coffee at ko-fi.com/kelpandfern. Your generosity propels us to create more incredible journeys on film. Thank you for being a part of the adventure! About This Video Starting in 1973, this is the st...
How Trail Runners Can Help Butterflies
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3 Hours of Ambient Silent Trail Running
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Love inspiring stories of endurance and nature? Subscribe now to never miss a new film! bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern | Find your next race or trail fuel here: FindTrail.co 00:00 Cairngorms, Scotland ua-cam.com/video/IIpKAat_YKA/v-deo.htmlsi=QYRYtQQBMO8tUHms 15:55 Miranda de Corvo, Portugal ua-cam.com/video/RJXDkI02TNg/v-deo.htmlsi=HaUe6_LBvPxFWF-K 35:14 Isle of Arran, Scotland ua-cam.com/video/C...
Silent Running a Remote Ultra Marathon in the Cairngorms National Park
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I built a web app to help you find fueling options for your next adventure. Discover and compare energy gels, bars, and more at findtrail.co/food - Join the adventure and SUBSCRIBE to get notified of the inspiring trail running documentaries we release each year bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern About This Video I ran the Cairngorms Ultra Trail by High Terrain Events www.highterrainevents.co.uk/cairn...
Silent Running the Preseli Beast | The Forgotten Mountains of Wales
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Love inspiring stories of endurance and nature? Subscribe now to never miss a new film! bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern | Find your next race or trail fuel here: FindTrail.co About This Video In this silent running video, I run the Preseli Beast trail race held in the Preseli Mountains, Pembrokeshire, West Wales. This is a touch under 40km trail race that starts at Maenchlocog in Sir Benfro and hea...
Silent Running an Ultra Marathon on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
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I built a web app to help you find fueling options for your next adventure. Discover and compare energy gels, bars, and more at findtrail.co/food - Join the adventure and SUBSCRIBE to get notified of the inspiring trail running documentaries we release each year bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern About This Video In this video we ran the www.endurancelife.com/pembrokeshire marathon route which takes u...
How To Carry A Camera When Trail Running, Hiking and Backpacking
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I built a web app to help you find fueling options for your next adventure. Discover and compare energy gels, bars, and more at findtrail.co/food - Join the adventure and SUBSCRIBE to get notified of the inspiring trail running documentaries we release each year bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern About This Video In this video I go through how I have successfully, safely and securely carried a large m...
The LORD OF THE RINGS Ultra Marathon | Trail Running 45 Leagues(215km) in 72 Hours
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I built a web app to help you find fueling options for your next adventure. Discover and compare energy gels, bars, and more at findtrail.co/food - Join the adventure and SUBSCRIBE to get notified of the inspiring trail running documentaries we release each year bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern About This Video Is it possible to run 45 leagues in under 72 hours? In the Three Hunters story from Lord ...
I AM WHO I THOUGHT I AM - Ultra Marathon Documentary - Wild Horse 200
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I built a web app to help you find fueling options for your next adventure. Discover and compare energy gels, bars, and more at findtrail.co/food - Join the adventure and SUBSCRIBE to get notified of the inspiring trail running documentaries we release each year bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern About This Video The Wild Horse 200 is a 200 mile ultra marathon set in the stunning mountains of South Wa...
UP HELLY AA | Fire Festival on Shetland
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Explore the trails, oceans and natural world with Kelp and Fern through immersive documentaries. Join the adventure & SUBSCRIBE bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern LIKE & SHARING this video is the best way to support us, won't cost you a thing and fuels more exciting content! Consider supporting financially on www.patreon.com/kelpandfern or treating us to a coffee at ko-fi.com/kelpandfern. Your generos...
ORKNEY - Views From the Trail
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Explore the trails, mountains and natural world with Kelp and Fern through immersive documentaries. Join the adventure & SUBSCRIBE bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern LIKE & SHARING this video is the best way to support us, won't cost you a thing and fuels more exciting content! Consider supporting financially on www.patreon.com/kelpandfern or treating us to a coffee at ko-fi.com/kelpandfern. Your gene...
Silent Running the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc | UTMB CCC 100km
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I built a web app to help you find fueling options for your next adventure. Discover and compare energy gels, bars, and more at findtrail.co/food - Join the adventure and SUBSCRIBE to get notified of the inspiring trail running documentaries we release each year bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern About This Video Enjoy this serene and ambient short film where I silently run around the Tour du Mont Bla...
ALONE | Ultra Marathon Documentary | A 215km Journey Around the Isle of Anglesey
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I built a web app to help you find fueling options for your next adventure. Discover and compare energy gels, bars, and more at findtrail.co/food - Join the adventure and SUBSCRIBE to get notified of the inspiring trail running documentaries we release each year bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern About This Video James Harper attempts the Anglesey Coast Path, 215KM and 4000M of elevation to see if he ...
NORMALITY in INSANITY | Ultra Marathon Documentary | BrightSquads FIRST Backyard Ultra at Rasselbock
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I built a web app to help you find fueling options for your next adventure. Discover and compare energy gels, bars, and more at findtrail.co/food - Join the adventure and SUBSCRIBE to get notified of the inspiring trail running documentaries we release each year bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern Bright Squad take on Rasselbock Backyard Ultra, a last man standing race. Watch a team of ordinary people,...
Silent Running 100KM Between Two National Parks
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Silent Running 100KM Between Two National Parks
THE FASTEST MAN AROUND WALES - DAY 23 of Running Around an Entire Country for the Fastest Known Time
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THE FASTEST MAN AROUND WALES - DAY 23 of Running Around an Entire Country for the Fastest Known Time
ENTERING ENGLAND - DAY 22 - The Running Monk Runs an Ultra Marathon Every Day Running Around Wales
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ENTERING ENGLAND - DAY 22 - The Running Monk Runs an Ultra Marathon Every Day Running Around Wales
DON'T LET EMOTIONS DICTATE DECISIONS - DAY 21 - Running Every Day for 23 Days Around WALES
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DON'T LET EMOTIONS DICTATE DECISIONS - DAY 21 - Running Every Day for 23 Days Around WALES
DAY 20 - ITS NOT OVER YET - Alan Bateson Continues up the Offas Dyke Trail on his FKT Attempt
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DAY 20 - ITS NOT OVER YET - Alan Bateson Continues up the Offas Dyke Trail on his FKT Attempt
DAY 20 - THE FASTEST MAN AROUND THE WALES COAST PATH - The Running Monk Runs 870 Miles Around Wales
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DAY 20 - THE FASTEST MAN AROUND THE WALES COAST PATH - The Running Monk Runs 870 Miles Around Wales
DAY 19 - NEARLY BROKEN - Running 1047 Miles Around Wales for the Fastest Known Time
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DAY 19 - NEARLY BROKEN - Running 1047 Miles Around Wales for the Fastest Known Time
DAY 18 - FEELING STRONG - Can The Running Monk Get the Fastest Known Time for the Wales Coast Path
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DAY 18 - FEELING STRONG - Can The Running Monk Get the Fastest Known Time for the Wales Coast Path
Day 17 - EAT RUN SLEEP REPEAT The Most Painful Ultra Running Experience Whilst Running Around Wales
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Day 17 - EAT RUN SLEEP REPEAT The Most Painful Ultra Running Experience Whilst Running Around Wales
DAY 16 - A GOOD DAY - Running Around the Entire Country of Wales - A Fastest Known Time Attempt
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DAY 16 - A GOOD DAY - Running Around the Entire Country of Wales - A Fastest Known Time Attempt
DAY 15 - I COULDNT RUN ANY MORE - Running Monk is Trail Running Around an Entire Country for an FKT
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DAY 15 - I COULDNT RUN ANY MORE - Running Monk is Trail Running Around an Entire Country for an FKT
DAY 14 - Damaged and Hurting But Not Broken Yet - Trail Running the Wales Coast Path for an FKT
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DAY 14 - Damaged and Hurting But Not Broken Yet - Trail Running the Wales Coast Path for an FKT
DAY 13 - MY NEMESIS - The Day It All Went Wrong on the Wales Coast Path Fastest Known Time Attempt
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DAY 13 - MY NEMESIS - The Day It All Went Wrong on the Wales Coast Path Fastest Known Time Attempt
DAY 12 - ANOTHER DAY DONE - Attempting the Wales Coast Path and Full Wales Loop Fastest Known Time
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DAY 12 - ANOTHER DAY DONE - Attempting the Wales Coast Path and Full Wales Loop Fastest Known Time
DAY 11 - THE TRAIL IS RELENTLESS BUT SO AM I - The Running Monk is Running 1047 Miles Around Wales
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DAY 11 - THE TRAIL IS RELENTLESS BUT SO AM I - The Running Monk is Running 1047 Miles Around Wales

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  • @iterato1
    @iterato1 4 години тому

    I saw some kelp, I saw some ferns... But seriously, great story in perseverance and of course amazing scenery. 👏. Thanks

  • @onefoxstudio
    @onefoxstudio 3 дні тому

    Ultra dumb😊

  • @jtdemers75
    @jtdemers75 12 днів тому

    Just a perfect film all around. Bateson is my new inspiration when I go out for my sessions. Thank you!

  • @hsoj810
    @hsoj810 12 днів тому

    Really loved the documentary and how it was shot, just a little disappointed that the second half of the film appeared fast tracked. Would loved to have seen some more footage of the offas dyke sections. Great work though 🙌

  • @KelpandFern
    @KelpandFern 13 днів тому

    Love inspiring stories of endurance and nature? Subscribe now to never miss a new film! bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern | Find your next race or trail fuel here: FindTrail.co

  • @KelpandFern
    @KelpandFern 13 днів тому

    Love inspiring stories of endurance and nature? Subscribe now to never miss a new film! bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern | Find your next race or trail fuel here: FindTrail.co

  • @KelpandFern
    @KelpandFern 13 днів тому

    Love inspiring stories of endurance and nature? Subscribe now to never miss a new film! bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern | Find your next race or trail fuel here: FindTrail.co

  • @KelpandFern
    @KelpandFern 13 днів тому

    Love inspiring stories of endurance and nature? Subscribe now to never miss a new film! bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern Find your next race or trail fuel here: FindTrail.co

  • @yellowpigeonvintage
    @yellowpigeonvintage 14 днів тому

    Really enjoyed watching Al on his relentless mission with Katie and Co as support. Shame a lot of Al’s narrative isn’t audible because of background sound and the music overlay. Inspiring as ever though Alan and Katie and looking forward to seeing you soon! @runningmonktrailevents

  • @hajimeyoshihara
    @hajimeyoshihara 14 днів тому

    Thank you for such an amazing film! I admire both of you, Vic and Gordon. This is the best running story I've ever seen and I'm sure I'll never forget it!

  • @AllanParkin
    @AllanParkin 15 днів тому

    Superb film. I watched this unfold in your daily updates when he did it. It's nice to see it all bolted together. Well done Alan and his crew.

  • @jonoaerts
    @jonoaerts 15 днів тому

    Emotional and epic achievement. Alan seems like a great person. Well done to Katie for being Awesome support 👏

  • @fredm2450
    @fredm2450 16 днів тому

    Truly inspirational. Haven't got the vocabulary to expand on that.

  • @DJM-yr7gk
    @DJM-yr7gk 18 днів тому

    I find it a very good video and an incredible achievement. One tipp: I would use the background ambient music less. A): it would give more room to the sounds of nature (wind, grass rustling, waves, birds, even a car rushing by, breathing etc). B): when it comes, the ambient music appears more dramatic etc. Because the choice of music per se is superb

  • @jamesharcombe45
    @jamesharcombe45 19 днів тому

    Great film, but I would like to point out there were several records for the complete loop prior to Alan’s attempt. Arry Beresford-Webb being the first when the path opened. The record stood at 25 days 8 hours prior to Alan’s start.

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern 19 днів тому

      Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed it and also for the information. I searched quite a bit and we couldn't find any records of a full counter-clockwise loop record. We knew that many had walked it as they are posted on the Wales Coast Path website but couldn't find any "records" or any definite proof that anyone had ran the entire loop counter-clockwise in one go. So I appreciate you passing that on, just shows you all the incredible things happening out there that are mostly undocumented and this is exactly the reason I go out to make films about these events, for posterity and inspiration. Thanks again, Martin

  • @branvinivideo
    @branvinivideo 19 днів тому

    Just finished watching Alan's run, thank you for the inspiration! Overcoming your demons and breaking records, astonishing. Kudos to your family for their daily support, love & mushy peas. Your videographer did a good job leap frogging with you and getting some stunning shots of coast, forest, mountains and valleys. I actually watched the 2nd half of this video from the hospital in a sling after falling in a trail 1/2 marathon today, so had special meaning for me (I finished the race!)

  • @DanielGrant-y6r
    @DanielGrant-y6r 20 днів тому

    Is this the Same documentary on the race that features on Amazon Prime?

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern 20 днів тому

      No, there are a number of them on Amazon from 1993 to more recent versions. I'm a self-funded endurance film-maker and I filmed this a couple of years ago and put all my films on UA-cam for all to watch.

  • @TonyBloomer
    @TonyBloomer 20 днів тому

    I just love your films. They provide a happy,safe space. And Alan. Salute. Incredible.

  • @_ChrisHayes
    @_ChrisHayes 20 днів тому

    Really enjoyed this. What an achievement!

  • @nevillesmith8370
    @nevillesmith8370 20 днів тому

    You Sir are an absolute inspiration. 🙏

  • @tomosdavies2353
    @tomosdavies2353 20 днів тому

    Awesome film, I remember watching the day by day updates when you put them out last year really enjoyed rewatching as a film. Good job 🤟🏻

  • @trailrunningforlife
    @trailrunningforlife 21 день тому

    Absolutely loved this film. Fantastic achievement for Alan, as well as the whole team involved.

  • @mrpoobumhead857
    @mrpoobumhead857 21 день тому

    Absolutely amazing

  • @branvinivideo
    @branvinivideo 21 день тому

    Really enjoying the documentary, great job on the B-roll as well

  • @branvinivideo
    @branvinivideo 21 день тому

    Day 1 50 miles and a tin of pineapple for breakfast on morning of day 2!

  • @iterato1
    @iterato1 21 день тому

    Amazing journey and a valiant effort! BTW, got the calendar, looking great! Also, that scene in the movie definitely invoked ultra running when I watched it! Did you know Rocky Balboa was an ultra marathoner too? 😂

  • @robbeatson4868
    @robbeatson4868 21 день тому

    Quality film- well done all 🎉

  • @deanrobson7326
    @deanrobson7326 21 день тому

    Amazing and inspiring. 👍

  • @richc1756
    @richc1756 21 день тому

    🎉😊, awesome effort.

  • @tkenyon1988
    @tkenyon1988 21 день тому

    Moved to Western Australia in 2022 and the only thing I miss from the UK is Snowdonia 💔

  • @thecountryrunner3180
    @thecountryrunner3180 21 день тому

    Great video Alan, nice to see the video finished, It was good to spend a couple of hours with you on the trail. Fantastic accomplishment.

  • @gc_s_adventures
    @gc_s_adventures 22 дні тому

    Totally in awe of you. Absolutely amazing achievement 👌🔥

  • @jimbrace5102
    @jimbrace5102 22 дні тому

    Brilliant video and very inspiring. It just goes to show how you can use negative and traumatic experiences and turn them into fuel to produce such positive outcomes. Well done and superb team support. Top class and see you at more Runningmonk events in 2025 👌👍👊

  • @lucasvzille
    @lucasvzille 22 дні тому

    What an incredible video! Loved every second of it! Super inspiring, with some breath taking views too! A huge congrats to Alan for this massive undertaking and to the whole team for their essential support! And thanks a lot too for sharing this journey with us!

  • @JacquesThebeau
    @JacquesThebeau 22 дні тому

    I think the most underrated thing about this video is Katie… and the support he has!

  • @JacquesThebeau
    @JacquesThebeau 22 дні тому

    Unbelievable effort… congrats! Excellant video

  • @Mookiethedog
    @Mookiethedog 22 дні тому

    This is awesome. Well, done! I just love Alan and think Katie is such a superstar supporting him. Even the dog was great. (Love to know that pup's thoughts) . The scenery is pretty amazing. I hope to get to Wales at some point just to see the beautiful coast for myself. I have a stage race set for myself in September and a lot of Alan's comments will be dancing in my head from now until that finish line. Such a motivational guy. Ultra running truly does mirror life! Excellent documentary!

  • @cathrynwood6072
    @cathrynwood6072 22 дні тому

    Fabulous!

  • @daleguttenberg1826
    @daleguttenberg1826 22 дні тому

    🔥👌

  • @rudydjielbi6809
    @rudydjielbi6809 22 дні тому

    Mesmerizing! What an incredible adventure and human being. His mental fortitude is very impressive. His family and friends are also awesome. And finally, this country is spectacular.

  • @branvinivideo
    @branvinivideo 22 дні тому

    The ambient sound level is higher than Alan's in the intro, and Alan's intro audio is echoey so the overall effect is Alan's voice sounds a little muddled and hard to pick out from the background ambient music.

  • @1972njm
    @1972njm 22 дні тому

    Awesome….really inspiring 👊👏👏 brilliantly shot as well👏

  • @Just_Run_Podcast
    @Just_Run_Podcast 22 дні тому

    Bloody hell, I will have to try again this year. That brought back so many memories and also thoughts I had whilst attempting it. Great film. Worth the wait. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @mijzzzz
    @mijzzzz 22 дні тому

    ✌🏼🌱🖤💚

  • @MsLieslieslies
    @MsLieslieslies 23 дні тому

    Amazing effort! Came here from the Vegan Runners strava group and was not disappointed!

  • @teemuperatalo4410
    @teemuperatalo4410 23 дні тому

    Absolutely wonderful! What a film.

  • @TheNickynuna
    @TheNickynuna 23 дні тому

    Epic, amazingly well done!

  • @CRneu
    @CRneu 23 дні тому

    Great job!

  • @KatieLouise-m5t
    @KatieLouise-m5t 23 дні тому

    Absolutely brilliant - thank you for capturing it all so beautifully! An adventure never to be forgotten!

  • @watertower972
    @watertower972 23 дні тому

    Amazing!! Hell of a job!