My First 200 Miler in the Italian Alps - TOR DES GEANTS
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- Опубліковано 25 лют 2020
- The 330 km TOR Des Geants is a race in the Italian Alps. The course heads counter-clockwise on the Alta Via 2 along the south side of the Aosta valley for the first half of the race, returning along the Alta Via 1 back to Courmayeur.
The 2018 TOR was my first 200 miler. What follows is just a brief look at my experience at the race, all the ups and the downs on my journey among the giants of the alps.
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Hey Jeff can’t emphasise enough how incredible and enjoyable your videos are long may you continue making them.
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Great storytelling, unbelievable race, felt with you all the way. Thank you and congratulations!
Thanks Ben.
This has to be one of the best mountain trail videos on UA-cam. Can't stop watching it. 👍
Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Your combined talents of storytelling, filmmaking, humility, and physical and mental strength make you an above average human being Jeff. Thank you for capturing the soul of the races you compete in, commentate on, and support others in. I am very pleased I found your channel. It is fast becoming a secret weapon in my own Ultra Running journey.
Immersive, inspirational, emotional and engaging. Jeff, you create rare works which are a marvellous counterforce to the negative signals that resound around us. For me, I watch your videos and certain questions arise - what are my limits?, can I be a better person tomorrow than I am today?, how can I engage others to experience the joys and strengths that come from a physical outdoor life?, etc. Thank you for all the work you put into these videos. My wife, kids and I are moved regularly by your journey and also spend as much time as we can self-powering in our beautiful country. In 2019 we were hiking in the Italian/Swiss alps and Norway. Thanks too for bringing us back to Europe during our lockdown! Cheers from Sydney - Dave
Thank you so much! Can't love this comment enough.
Seeing this 3 years late but man the effort that goes in to these is fantastic. Great content indeed. This channel is a gem
These videos inspire me to not just ultrarun but find a way to get into these races
Jeff I have to say as a fellow Canuck on the East coast in NS I have loved watching all your adventures, and the views. ohhhh myyyy. Your film style is amazing and it continues to feed my need to want to immerse my self even more into trail running. and long distances. Keep up the good work, both of you.
oh boy! I cried at the end of this one....what an amazing race! Congratulations!
Great channel! You have a gift for drawing the viewer into your story so that they are right along side you on each ascent and descent, feeling each step, the wind, rain, rays of sunlight, pain and joy. Thank you!
Wow!!! I found myself crying watching this...the beauty of those mountains...thank you for this! Congrats and well done!! This needs to be on my race list for the next year or so when the world returns to normal.
Glad you enjoyed it Joshua! It’s definitely one of the most beautiful places I’ve been.
keep grinding bro! We wait for u at the finish line with some beers and great wine
Never ever will I complain about physical discomfort ever again. A super human effort. Truly awesome achievement for ALL those who completed. Absolutely giant effort, literally. Tour of Giants.
Wow, good on you Jeff! To shoot some gorgeous footage AND still place 64th out of 500 and the 1st time you participated at this race; I'd definitely call that a win :-) Thanks so much for taking the time to shoot, edit and score this film - brilliantly done. I look forward to watching further content from you.
Thank you! Stay tuned for more.
Nice one! Made me relive the experience. I actually ran the race the same year. Started injured and really had a rough time finishing in 129 hours but it was an incredible experience. Thanks for sharing!
Just rewatching this one while I wait for the MOAB film!
Vivo in Valla d'Aosta ed ho fatto il Tor, complimenti perché questo video riesce a trasmettere le emozioni, le gioie e le difficoltà del Tor!! Bravo sia per il video che per la gara.
Everybody that runs this race or even part of it is a hero to me. I watch stuff like this while I run. You're all pushing what most people would even believe is possible.
Thanks so much!
I must confess: what a great video you have done! The way you did everything was outstanding! It made me realize that it must be a lifetime experience that every trail runner must do!... Fantastic and thanks for sharing with us all those moments. ;)
More cowbell! I almost didn't watch this video and I'm so glad I watched it! One set of my grandparents immigrated from Switzerland ~1917 and ended up in Portland, Oregon; soon other family members followed. My cousins managed a small fishery on Lake Lucerne from generations back. I traveled there in the 80s, but I don't know if I will ever see it again. Your film made me appreciate the Alps and surrounding areas so much more! I love the sound of the cowbells; it must be in my blood.
Not great, not nice, not awesome...just beautiful. I have never seen such an indescribable documentation. The perfect cut of different scenes (POV, landscape, people etc.). Your respect for the alps/nature, the volunteers, the people comes out in every second. All this combined with a soft voice and silent music that fits to every scene. Everything is on point and watching your video was def. one of the best 45 min. Thanks for sharing your journey !
Wow, thanks for leaving such a thoughtful comment and for the kind words. 🙏 Glad you enjoyed the film so much!
Truly excellent video - captures the majesty, the suffering, everything. I'm inspired.
Over 200 miles and days without sleep, how can I resist? Amazing video from the start!
I will be running my first 50k in Vallarta in 2 weeks and your videos are quite a motivation right now!
Amazing video brother! I love the chill minimalist vibe for such a massive adventure.
Thanks Scotty!
Great film. I'm surprised you don't have more followers. I'm a long distance hiker rather than a trail runner, but appreciate your film-making skills and style of presenting your trips.
The first video of yours I watched was the Quebec Mega Trail and this is the second. I have from my youth been a runner including 4 marathons, but what you both do is amazing. We now live in Australia where much of the natural beauty here has been destroyed by fires and floods. I have so enjoyed seeing the natural beauty of Canada through you videos. Thank you both very much and best wishes for your future endeavours. George Brett
Great video!!
The smiling and hugging people at the end of the race were such a nice touch!
WOW.. this is a dream.. one day i hope it will became reality for me ..
Your videos are insanely high quality, it’s like we are right there with you. Fantastic video quality and the whole production is so professional. Thank you for letting us a peek into these races and into this lifestyle.
Exceptional. You say sometime so hard but I am impressed about your poker face...you look enjoying and not tired at all. I know you probably film only when good energy but still.... Congrat Bro.
this is the best video on youtube
At the end of my 128 kilometers at Transgrancanaria this weekend I swore to myself that I would never run again. But after watching this amazing video I know I have to do Tor Des Geants one day :D
TOR is a bucket list race for sure. Congrats on Transgrancanaria! I hope to run that myself one day.
awesome awesome awesome ... love the tone of your films, nothing exaggerated, nothing overdone. thank u.
Fantastic film Jeff! You should have gotten extra points for filming 😜. I know how hard it is to do ANYTHING when exhausted, even just taking the camera out of your pocket. Thanks for sharing!
There's something magnetic in this video Jeff. It attracts me again and again to watch it. Wishing you all the best. And would love to see you in Pakistan and be my guest soon. Regards Saeed U Khan Islamabad Pakistan
Such an amazing experience in those mountains, full of energy by the people. I am not sure I would be able to accomplish something that hard, my admiration and respect to all the finishers.
I think this has to be my new favourite trail running video. Bravo. Goosebumps
Congrats from Sintra Lisboa that's TOR ♥️
Great vid, just like my race last year. And I would *so* much like to do it again, if it weren't so damn expensive!!!
Wow! Just wow 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This is just unbelievable...but magnificent! Congratulations! I didn't think this was even possible before watching your wonderful movie.
Loved watching it! Thank you!
Great reception from the locals. The beauty of the place is overwhelming.
Absolutely stunning, Jeff. Great footage, great race and a fantastic voice you have for these videos. Thank you so much for making this.
Thanks Max! 🙏
this film is underrated! thank you so much for this hard and good work!
Thanks Marius! Glad you enjoyed it.
Gr8 video, thank you for the inspiration
Great video, thank you!
Truly Amazing!
Extraordinary film. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience. It's like I am having a tour at TOR too.
Amazing thank you.
Brilliant film, Many thanks.
Great video, loved it.
another great episode. well done Jeff!
Great movie and an amazing achievement!
What an amazing movie! Thank you!
Amazing video. Great job 👍
Beautiful route, what a blast, well done.
another brilliant video!
amazing video!! Congratsss
Ive watch countless "1 man" running film/videos as Im a fan of trail running myself.. man you're the best! the moment, scenery just made my eyes a bit watery. Thank you for taking me/us into your journey! God I love ultra!
Thanks so much for the kind words!
Very inspiring video. Well done on completing the race.
Uplifting. Great video and effort. Thank you
Awesome video! Very inspiring
What a great Video! Thank you for sharing and congrats for finishing so fast! :)
Excellent job!
Well done Jeff. What an experience!
Amazing storytelling and trail !! Great job Jeff
So good.....in fact...this was GREAT! Love your videos Jeff. Not only a Great runner but you are one hell of a great videographer. Soooooo Gooooood !
Thanks for the kind words Randy, I appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed the film.
Fantastic video and brings me a lot of memories on my 2022 race. Thank you!
Hi Jeff, I just want to hop on here and say thank you to you. Your videos has been a great inspiration for me to go out and run as well. Keep up the good work!
Great video 👏👏
Congratulations, you're a warrior !!!
bravo!!!
Loved it.
Good job. Loved it. On my list
Thank you for posting and sharing your experience. It is a wonderful movie !!
Thank you for sharing. Awesome pictures. Really authentic.
Bravo!
you sir , is a beast ! great adventure
ridiculous! epic! ridiculously epic!
Thanks for sharing the insights for your TDG adventure. This inspires me to partake TDG in the future.
Incredible accomplishment and footage. Truly enjoyed following along.
So mooving ! Bravo and congrats ! So inspiring, thank you :)
UR AWESOME BRO. SO INSPIRING
Sei riuscito a trasmettere solo un po' delle emozioni che hai provato anche a me..mi hai fatto piangere..grazie ❤
Great run and great film 👍thanks alot for let us contribute to your jurney 🤩 my wife and I have been hiking alta via 1 and 2 a couple of years ago. It took some weeks 😉 greets from Germany. Keep on running 👈
Amazing! Thank you for sharing this unique experience and those great views! Incredible achievement! It is truly inspiring.
You in spire me.
Congratulations and thank you
What an awesome video! Watching this made relive that magical journey through Aosta again. Thank you!!
Awesome video, you really inspired me to do such races someday
Fantastic achievement! Thanks a lot for sharing your experience :)
Great video 👍🏻. Definitely an event on my bucket list!
I live in Courmayeur, and this is a fantastic video! See you next year
Thanks! What a wonderful place it must be to call home.
27:10 wow that is amazing!!
You two are awesome.
and another awesome video from Jeff
What a ride you took us through. A new fan here...
Italy's woooso nice country and beautiful Place
Thank you so much for Great sharing 💕💕