We appreciate anything you can bring to the community of trail running and ultra trail community. Take care of your self and stay healthy this is what is most important, wishing you the best.
Thanks Michael appreciate that. A few years ago I would not have taken a step back to work this out I'd have either ploughed until making content became a negative experience for me or just quit. So glad I've been able to accept not doing it all and hopefully all will be better off for it.
Glad the calf is feeling good again. Don't worry about rushing videos out every week. It's an easy trap to fall into. I personally don't notice how often videos come out, I just watch them when they appear. The race plans sound pretty exciting mate. Enjoy! 👍🏻🏃♂️
Thanks Mark, can't wait to get some races under my belt now and already prepping the first vid for that, nice to be able to focus on the production of that more now I'm not recording/editing off the cuff so often.
Real life and getting out there running is what it's all about, so that must come first. Thank you for all the effort and time you put into publishing your work, which has been inspirational. Will always look forward to future releases.
Thanks I think its all too easy to get carried away following the wrong path, just need to realign sometimes. Thanks for the kind words, hopefully have a raceday video released in the next few weeks.
No pressure Darren! Just do whatever you feels is good for you! Always looking forward for your videos, but Real life comes first! Take care yourself! Thanks for your honesty, You are a Great Guy! All the Best!!
You're doing a great job Darren to juggle work and the channel - it's not easy! Thanks for everything you've produced so far, found your videos really useful and insightful and look forward to seeing the next stuff you've got coming up especially the longer race videos, super 👍
Thanks, hoping the new look/feel videos will begin with the next Raceday video...its only a local event so won't be too long but the style will be changing slightly now I have more head space for it.
Your videos are always great Billy and I think a nice quality video is more than enough! Thanks for making them and best of luck with all your races coming up
Great update, mate. Sounds like you’re moving your running, yourself and the channel in the right direction Really looking forward to the race content.
Thanks Bob, hopefully all for the best. Sometimes I am guilty of becoming a busy fool, doing lots of work for not enough return so we'll see how this works.
@@DarrenSmithTrailRunning absolutely mate, we’re all guilty of that at times Try it for a few months and see how you feel, the followers will still be here 👍
Looking forward to seeing more race prep and race day videos for the local races on the NYM. As someone based in the Lakes I love seeing the really locally distinctive content you’ve produced in the past. God bless you Darren 🙏🏃♂️👍
@@DarrenSmithTrailRunning good news, was hoping you’d be doing Guisborough 3 Tops as I got an entry this week. Clashes with Y3P I think. Hoping to recce at some point. Take care. Lawrence
Yeh I was looking at the 3 tops but as you suggested it now clashes with 3 peaks. I’ve not run the route before but know the area it’s great up there and some good running
Thanks Mark, it was actually my coach that made me realise where the issue lied...when he suggested I make a plan of the videos I wanted to make and schedule my time, I was resistant and when he asked why my only excuse was the need to release weekly content. 'As he said, those who really want to watch your stuff will be around after two, or three weeks, they'll wait.' I do think there's an unhealthy assumption around YouTubing you have to publish every week these days, so glad I am getting out of that head space. :)
@@DarrenSmithTrailRunning I’ve got some in my feed that only release once every few weeks or once a month. If you regularly watch their content it still comes up near the top of the list.
Thanks I ran it in September and loved the event, the atmosphere is insane and even that last descent on dead legs isn't enough to ruin the experience. Really can't wait to give it another shot now I have my eye in.
Got to do what works for your life balance. 👍 For me, the prospect of more in-depth race documentaries sounds great, I think they're your best style of video.
Thanks Stu, the Raceday videos will just take some getting used to as don't want to lose the less regular viewers through too much detail but defo want them to be a journey and about the story of either the course or where I am at the time. Thats the type of video I enjoy too.
Think everyone on here would agree you put really good content out there well spoken guy easy to understand give honest reviews . I always look forward to seeing your video . Will always watch be it once a week or month you put one out really appreciate your time
Thanks Nancy, in reality not much will change maybe just missing a week here or there when things get hectic, but allowing myself that freedom will make a big difference to where my heads at on a day to day basis.
Cheers, I've taken plenty of time to work this out and giving up the videos would not be a fix so glad I can now work to finding a happy medium and we'll be kicking the new era off with a new style Raceday video in the coming weeks!
Gotta do what's best for you, focus on the content you enjoy the most. I was contemplating Maybeck! Bit too much going on atm to fit it in though, looking forward to your video on it!
Look forward to the may beck three crosses as i have wanted to do that one for a few years so maybe next year but at least i will know what i'm in for. Would like to see you do Borrowdale which is in september i think , that one is very brutal but like all fell races it's got that buzz and great atmosphere and amazing climbs
We appreciate anything you can bring to the community of trail running and ultra trail community. Take care of your self and stay healthy this is what is most important, wishing you the best.
Thanks Michael appreciate that. A few years ago I would not have taken a step back to work this out I'd have either ploughed until making content became a negative experience for me or just quit. So glad I've been able to accept not doing it all and hopefully all will be better off for it.
Glad the calf is feeling good again. Don't worry about rushing videos out every week. It's an easy trap to fall into. I personally don't notice how often videos come out, I just watch them when they appear. The race plans sound pretty exciting mate. Enjoy! 👍🏻🏃♂️
Thanks Mark, can't wait to get some races under my belt now and already prepping the first vid for that, nice to be able to focus on the production of that more now I'm not recording/editing off the cuff so often.
Real life and getting out there running is what it's all about, so that must come first. Thank you for all the effort and time you put into publishing your work, which has been inspirational. Will always look forward to future releases.
Thanks I think its all too easy to get carried away following the wrong path, just need to realign sometimes. Thanks for the kind words, hopefully have a raceday video released in the next few weeks.
Glad to see you making efforts to balance life-work-youtube! Looking forward to the race content!!!
Thanks racing this weekend so should have something out in the next few weeks.
No pressure Darren! Just do whatever you feels is good for you! Always looking forward for your videos, but Real life comes first! Take care yourself! Thanks for your honesty, You are a Great Guy! All the Best!!
Thanks Gabor appreciate that.
You're doing a great job Darren to juggle work and the channel - it's not easy! Thanks for everything you've produced so far, found your videos really useful and insightful and look forward to seeing the next stuff you've got coming up especially the longer race videos, super 👍
Thanks, hoping the new look/feel videos will begin with the next Raceday video...its only a local event so won't be too long but the style will be changing slightly now I have more head space for it.
Your videos are always great Billy and I think a nice quality video is more than enough! Thanks for making them and best of luck with all your races coming up
Thanks, just about finding the balance.
Thanks for the update Darren sounds like you are feeling better in yourself, good luck for your up and coming races 💪
Certainly am Nigel, think I've wrapped my head around things now.
Great update, mate. Sounds like you’re moving your running, yourself and the channel in the right direction
Really looking forward to the race content.
Thanks Bob, hopefully all for the best. Sometimes I am guilty of becoming a busy fool, doing lots of work for not enough return so we'll see how this works.
@@DarrenSmithTrailRunning absolutely mate, we’re all guilty of that at times
Try it for a few months and see how you feel, the followers will still be here 👍
Looking forward to seeing more race prep and race day videos for the local races on the NYM. As someone based in the Lakes I love seeing the really locally distinctive content you’ve produced in the past. God bless you Darren 🙏🏃♂️👍
Thanks that’s really good to hear. If the race goes ahead this Sunday there should be something out next week on that 👍
@@DarrenSmithTrailRunning good news, was hoping you’d be doing Guisborough 3 Tops as I got an entry this week. Clashes with Y3P I think. Hoping to recce at some point. Take care. Lawrence
Yeh I was looking at the 3 tops but as you suggested it now clashes with 3 peaks. I’ve not run the route before but know the area it’s great up there and some good running
Whatever works best for you. I’m sure we will all still be watching.
Thanks Mark, it was actually my coach that made me realise where the issue lied...when he suggested I make a plan of the videos I wanted to make and schedule my time, I was resistant and when he asked why my only excuse was the need to release weekly content. 'As he said, those who really want to watch your stuff will be around after two, or three weeks, they'll wait.' I do think there's an unhealthy assumption around YouTubing you have to publish every week these days, so glad I am getting out of that head space. :)
@@DarrenSmithTrailRunning I’ve got some in my feed that only release once every few weeks or once a month. If you regularly watch their content it still comes up near the top of the list.
I think that’s the fear, all the hard work is besides the point because you’re penalised but hopefully not the case 👍
Only just started watching your channel. You will enjoy the '3 peaks'.
Thanks I ran it in September and loved the event, the atmosphere is insane and even that last descent on dead legs isn't enough to ruin the experience. Really can't wait to give it another shot now I have my eye in.
I’ve always found your videos brilliant. Very interesting and informative. Juggling work and training can be difficult and exhausting,take it easy.
Thanks. Balance is very hard to find but sure I'll get there.
Got to do what works for your life balance. 👍 For me, the prospect of more in-depth race documentaries sounds great, I think they're your best style of video.
Thanks Stu, the Raceday videos will just take some getting used to as don't want to lose the less regular viewers through too much detail but defo want them to be a journey and about the story of either the course or where I am at the time. Thats the type of video I enjoy too.
Think everyone on here would agree you put really good content out there well spoken guy easy to understand give honest reviews . I always look forward to seeing your video . Will always watch be it once a week or month you put one out really appreciate your time
Thanks Martin, appreciate that
Yes, thank you for all you have done on the channel. Wishing you the best in training and races.
Thanks Nancy, in reality not much will change maybe just missing a week here or there when things get hectic, but allowing myself that freedom will make a big difference to where my heads at on a day to day basis.
Sounds like you doing the right choice! Really love the raceday stuff so looking forward to that 😊
Cheers, I've taken plenty of time to work this out and giving up the videos would not be a fix so glad I can now work to finding a happy medium and we'll be kicking the new era off with a new style Raceday video in the coming weeks!
Hi Darren, Great update and support you going forward however you see best for you
Thanks Gemma :)
Gotta do what's best for you, focus on the content you enjoy the most. I was contemplating Maybeck! Bit too much going on atm to fit it in though, looking forward to your video on it!
Thanks, thats what it is about mainly making sure I am still enjoying the content. Shame you can't make Maybeck, looks like a boggy one lol.
I've got plenty in the race calendar, don't you worry!
Look forward to the may beck three crosses as i have wanted to do that one for a few years so maybe next year but at least i will know what i'm in for. Would like to see you do Borrowdale which is in september i think , that one is very brutal but like all fell races it's got that buzz and great atmosphere and amazing climbs
Thanks looking forward to racing again. Borrowdale is a classic, wouldn't sit right with other races but sure its one I'll get to at some point.
Take care of you! 😉🙏
Thanks Azirr
Take care mate.
Thanks :)