INAUGURAL YEAR | A story about the first ever Cocodona 250

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  • Опубліковано 18 лис 2021
  • On Monday May 3, 2021 a group of 176 runners embarked on an epic adventure through central Arizona known as the Cocodona 250. The Cocodona 250, a premiere point to point ultra marathon located in the heart of Arizona, traverses some of the most iconic towns and landscapes of the Old West. This is the story of the Inaugural Year.
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    We feel most alive on a trail, experiencing the solitude and restorative power of nature.
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    From music to wood-fired pizza, beer gardens, meeting new friends, beautiful trails to stunning sunrises, and star-filled nights, having fun is easy.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 169

  • @JasonBaum
    @JasonBaum 2 роки тому +97

    Just signed up for 2022! I was on the fence for a while, but this amazing documentary was the final straw to convince me to stop making excuses and just go for it. See you guys out there!

    • @matthewfeldhake
      @matthewfeldhake 2 роки тому +5

      Let’s gooooo!

    • @michaelsallinger193
      @michaelsallinger193 2 роки тому +3

      Hope to join you in this experience, friend!

    • @JasonBaum
      @JasonBaum 2 роки тому +3

      @@michaelsallinger193 I really hope so too! Though I’m sure you’ll be way ahead of me the whole time 😂. Get that knee healed up dude!!

    • @krissifadwa
      @krissifadwa 2 роки тому +1

      I can't wait to join, especially after getting work out of my schedule for freedom lol

    • @drybrain9179
      @drybrain9179 2 роки тому +1

      LETS GO

  • @161alden
    @161alden Рік тому +4

    I think this is the best ultra doc ever made. No jokes

  • @crystalpitts1423
    @crystalpitts1423 Рік тому +34

    Baffled that this doesn’t have more views or recognition. This is everything I wanna see when covering an ultra. Super inspired and so far I’m only running 5ks. Bravo & thank you! 🙏🏼

    • @kellyrodgers9326
      @kellyrodgers9326 3 місяці тому

      I run 5 to 10k 4-5 times a week. That’s enough for me. But these guys inspire me so much. Encourages me to push my boundaries just that little bit. When I don’t feel like running, it tells me: just make the effort. When I want to stop a speed run it tells me: push on, you can do it ❤

  • @brosomet
    @brosomet 2 місяці тому +1

    Cool race.
    Dude is already throwing up in 3 minutes🤣👍

  • @Xavieous1
    @Xavieous1 2 роки тому +14

    Can you imagine having Courtney Dauwalter as your pacer? This race had some All-stars, both racing and participating peripherally. Beautiful race, makes me motivated to run that part of the country!

  • @kaylabennett975
    @kaylabennett975 Рік тому +4

    Arizona is so beautiful!! I cried 😭. Some day in the near future I will be there!!!

  • @David-xo5qq
    @David-xo5qq 2 роки тому +38

    I love that it's so easy to root for these runners, whether the race leaders, middle of the pack, or back of the pack. They all seem like unique personalities in their own way, pushing themselves to the limit to achieve great things while still remaining humble and trying to find purpose and even enjoyment among all of that suffering.

  • @artisinresidence
    @artisinresidence 2 роки тому +27

    Watched once, got all inspired and overdid it in the the mountains. Now I’m completely sore and my feet will never be the same again. You all are incredible beasts! As soon as I recover I’ll rewatch and repeat. 👍🏻

  • @jacobcosme2007
    @jacobcosme2007 Рік тому +2

    The even more awesome thing about this video are the racers. Even the elites seem really down to earth and humble.

  • @svenfokkema3440
    @svenfokkema3440 2 роки тому +26

    A true gem of a running documentary! I watched this awesome inaugural Cocodona 250 race live from Europe for 4+ days. Big kudos & thanks to all runners and people involved.

  • @raketenrambo4860
    @raketenrambo4860 2 роки тому +18

    A really good documentary! Sitting on my couch in freezing cold Europe, never been to the U.S. and yet absolutely getting the spirit of the event. The beautiful nature, the towns, the people, the motivation.
    Cocodona 250 might just have set foot in the back of my mind.

    • @harolddenton6031
      @harolddenton6031 Рік тому

      Ia rabbit your actual.lasr name? There are lots of Rambo surname families living in northeast part of Tennessee near johnson city area by the cherokee national forest plus living down by the smoky mountains National forest area down southeast of knoxville,tn.

  • @daveb.3169
    @daveb.3169 2 роки тому +9

    It won't take very long for this race to be one of the classics ultra running.

  • @tongoxavier
    @tongoxavier 2 роки тому +4

    After watching this video I believe that this race will become one of the most popular ultra races in the U.S. I'm surprised no one had thought of it before since it runs through so many scenic and historic sites.

  • @amaxim5586
    @amaxim5586 2 роки тому +16

    Tuning into the live stream of this event back in May, watching all the way from Canada, was one of the most entertaining sport broadcasts I have ever experienced, many thanks to everyone involved, great to re-live it!

  • @gilsonpsvita8446
    @gilsonpsvita8446 2 роки тому +4

    Man I’m so in love with this amazing video. So inspiring!!! 1000 likes

  • @samwingender
    @samwingender 2 роки тому +2

    That's so far! Congratulations to anyone who even attempts this!

  • @mickeylana
    @mickeylana 9 місяців тому

    Jamil is such an amazing ambassador for this sport. Watching the livestream this year was EPIC. Probably the most fun I've ever had on youtube.

  • @leonardboey5359
    @leonardboey5359 7 місяців тому +1

    Really appreciate the video....very inspiring. From Singapore...Leonard..I've just came back from Flagstaff after Az ironman...now I've something to chew on for next project😂

  • @stjamesnolan
    @stjamesnolan 2 роки тому +1

    I was all set to go to sleep, and then I ran across this just being uploaded. Time to stay up a bit longer.... and still get infinitely more sleep than these amazing racers did.

  • @_quixote
    @_quixote Рік тому +1

    Bro these guys are insane. The elites of running

  • @drbadger12
    @drbadger12 2 роки тому +10

    It was great reliving the race through this. Can’t wait to be back again next year!

  • @andrewbelus2047
    @andrewbelus2047 2 роки тому +4

    So righteous!!

  • @richmyers4426
    @richmyers4426 2 роки тому +1

    What an experience and what an awesome cinematography production! It is so great to view this again. I can't wait to volunteer during the 2022 event.

  • @davemoss6792
    @davemoss6792 2 роки тому

    Loved watching this! Thank you

  • @dbk81
    @dbk81 2 роки тому +1

    Wholly shit, this is amazing, the race, the production value, well done. What a great watch.

  • @Aj23427
    @Aj23427 2 роки тому

    Absolutely incredible!

  • @alexheaton4999
    @alexheaton4999 2 роки тому

    Beautiful and inspiring!

  • @MrMacsta
    @MrMacsta 2 роки тому

    THAT was superbly done!!

  • @stanmakowski3370
    @stanmakowski3370 2 роки тому

    AMAZING! Thank you

  • @ShotAmazing
    @ShotAmazing 2 роки тому +1

    wow! absolutely incredible- what a race!!

  • @Mattdilino
    @Mattdilino 2 роки тому +1

    Wishfully someday, yeah someday I could run in this amazing trails!.

  • @kellyrodgers9326
    @kellyrodgers9326 3 місяці тому

    An awesome tribute to an awesome race ❤

  • @ffr3ak
    @ffr3ak 2 роки тому +1

    It's beautiful! Enjoyed every second!

  • @SeeChadRun
    @SeeChadRun 2 роки тому +1

    Such an epic film! Words do not describe!!! Well done!

  • @JohnnyParsonsladfromtad
    @JohnnyParsonsladfromtad 6 місяців тому

    Absolutely awesome 👍

  • @devinmurphy3825
    @devinmurphy3825 2 роки тому

    Amazing film, Aravaipa!! On my bucket list!

  • @carolineeastburn9355
    @carolineeastburn9355 2 роки тому

    Beautiful film!!!
    Thanks so much for creating this event.

  • @JEKYLLHYDE123
    @JEKYLLHYDE123 2 роки тому

    Awesome race , beautiful documentary. Loved it

  • @davidhayward1261
    @davidhayward1261 2 роки тому

    Loved it. Well done guys. Amazing 👍👍🏃🏻‍♂️🌲

  • @diannat3209
    @diannat3209 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent and inspiring!

  • @avishekkumar9341
    @avishekkumar9341 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for putting this video...Quite inspirational...

  • @susanwiggins6309
    @susanwiggins6309 2 роки тому

    Wow - amazing film, race recap, stories, views...! So inspiring.

  • @liverunboundless3345
    @liverunboundless3345 2 роки тому

    Just watching this,, the film was awesome, beautiful.

  • @justinturnbow371
    @justinturnbow371 2 роки тому

    That was great thank you

  • @gottzx14
    @gottzx14 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing video, Amazing race ! Thank you for sharing

  • @walterhogie
    @walterhogie 2 роки тому +2

    Loved this so much! Such a well done film on an amazing adventure! Thanks for sharing it with us!!

  • @suem7920
    @suem7920 2 роки тому +1

    What a great film! Nothing like a good puking to start off the film. I laughed and cried and cheered and am in awe of the participants. Loved it!

  • @Hillrunner50
    @Hillrunner50 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video! I felt the pain!

  • @Tarpon65
    @Tarpon65 Рік тому

    Great video and race!

  • @UPENNACNP
    @UPENNACNP 2 роки тому

    Awesome film and narrative of this spectacular race. Congratulations to all involved!

  • @mpelletier62
    @mpelletier62 2 роки тому

    Great documentary, really shows the spirit of trail and ultra running

  • @Damian_Hunt
    @Damian_Hunt 2 роки тому

    This video made me emotional, very wholesome. Very motivational.

  • @Bellincion
    @Bellincion 2 роки тому +4

    Such a beautiful recap of an amazing race and experience.

  • @jamesbrewster9765
    @jamesbrewster9765 2 роки тому +1

    This is up there with the best of the best running docs I've seen!

  • @christianblum4566
    @christianblum4566 2 роки тому

    Goosebumps!

  • @teachaman2
    @teachaman2 2 роки тому

    Such a fantastic film. Massive kudos to all involved with the race...years in the making and the love and passion shines through.

  • @gabornyers7091
    @gabornyers7091 2 роки тому

    That is a smashing video Guys! Loved it BIG time!!!Perfectly edited!Thanks for sharing!!!!!

  • @Ultrarunningamber
    @Ultrarunningamber 2 роки тому

    Amazing everyone. This video was so very cool and inspiring. Congrats.

  • @ultraruna
    @ultraruna 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful film, showcasing the stunning scenery of Arizona, and the ability and determination of all the runners. Bravo to all involved in the race and all the competitors.

  • @Brettzcassette
    @Brettzcassette 2 роки тому +2

    As a ultra-fan, this is by far my favorite race to follow. Great work on the doc, looking forward to next year!

  • @breeannsternberg131
    @breeannsternberg131 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing! This definitely gave me all the feels. Can’t wait to see what happens next year.

  • @GoldenDeerProductions
    @GoldenDeerProductions 2 роки тому

    This got me pumped for my 100 miler. Thanks for the awesome film. See you guys at the Coldwater Rumble.

  • @williamtaylor6325
    @williamtaylor6325 2 роки тому +3

    This is inspiring, beautiful and so motivating. Great job Dylan!!! Love the soundtrack Rob!!

  • @HoltHamiltonFilms
    @HoltHamiltonFilms 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful. Well done.

  • @BigMannydashing
    @BigMannydashing 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video , see you there 2024 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽
    Thank you

  • @jak3__
    @jak3__ 2 роки тому +1

    Looks incredible! Hope to do it one day

  • @josepablogonzalez9047
    @josepablogonzalez9047 2 роки тому +2

    Versteeg, Mortimer and Coury! Great inspiration guys! Cheers from Costa Rica

  • @advancedcasual4830
    @advancedcasual4830 2 роки тому +1

    this is an amazing documentary! One of the best ultra documentaries I have seen, keep it up!

  • @DoItNutrition
    @DoItNutrition 2 роки тому +1

    Great film!👏👏👏

  • @VelvetGoldminer
    @VelvetGoldminer 2 роки тому

    This has been sitting in my Watch Later list for ages. Man, wish I'd watched it earlier. Great stuff

  • @buddhagorilla
    @buddhagorilla 9 місяців тому

    Beautifully done video and even more inspiring race. Kudos to Jamil, the race crew, the racers, and support teams.

  • @jmarou
    @jmarou 2 роки тому +7

    This looks like an awesome race! I think that I'll run it someday.

  • @adramalech707
    @adramalech707 2 роки тому +3

    Amazing job! Aravaipa, you pulled it off and it was such a great win for our community. You brought such great coverage of Black Canyon and Cocodona! The course is amazing and hopefully, when I get the chance, I can experience this race as a participant. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @dannydavis2941
    @dannydavis2941 Рік тому

    Great race and very well done video to promote it. Great job all around!

  • @sandratessem9980
    @sandratessem9980 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome race

  • @heavysetgo1135
    @heavysetgo1135 2 роки тому

    Wow! Just…..WOW!🤩🥳

  • @timbotee
    @timbotee 2 роки тому +1

    Epic!!

  • @young-spark
    @young-spark 2 роки тому

    Awesome content. Subscribed!

  • @ozenfant_ozn
    @ozenfant_ozn 2 роки тому +1

    just epic.

  • @patrickgrengs7594
    @patrickgrengs7594 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for creating and sharing this well crafted video of a top-shelf event. What Peter Mortimer said right there at 34:53 "You definitely have to enjoy it." This is not about the pain-cave or suffer-fest. There will be highs and lows -- mostly highs -- it's all relative. Aravaipa is giving us the opportunity to take in 250+ miles of amazing Central Arizona trails and scenery with long sunny days, cool desert nights and loads of camaraderie with fellow runners/hikers, volunteers and pacers -- plus, the occasion to store away a raft of fantastic memories. I'm in for 2022 ... now to the planning and pouring over my retro notes from TC200. See y'all in May.

  • @joebeone
    @joebeone 2 роки тому

    Amazing

  • @Calbinosaurusrex
    @Calbinosaurusrex 4 місяці тому

    I'll be there in 2025. And I can't wait!

  • @runsingletrack
    @runsingletrack 7 місяців тому

    Just signed up for the 2024 edition, in large part because of this film. - Finn

  • @dannyjacobs6734
    @dannyjacobs6734 2 роки тому +5

    I would love to be able to do this, but at 54 and the insane distance and elevation, I'll be lucky to qualify as a spectator! 😕
    I hope this race grows tremendously over the years!

    • @katieflanagan3877
      @katieflanagan3877 Рік тому +1

      Nothings impossible! It’s never too late to chase your dreams, there are so many 50+ runners who can do incredible physical feats

  • @LaneDePratt
    @LaneDePratt 2 роки тому

    Great video

  • @Chief_Red_Cloud
    @Chief_Red_Cloud Рік тому

    Great Vibrations♨

  • @trharper555
    @trharper555 2 роки тому

    Very nice!!! Definitely enjoyed watching the live coverage, the pre-race trail runs and this is like a cherry on top. Would have been nice to see winners specifically called out (at a minimum in the credits) along with a listing of all the finishers, might just add a minute to overall length.

  • @derrunn3r613
    @derrunn3r613 2 роки тому

    Awesome, absolutely awesome! Makes me want to increase my weekly mileage such that I can run ultras^^

  • @liamc5254
    @liamc5254 2 роки тому

    Lovely x

  • @deannkrill9622
    @deannkrill9622 2 роки тому +4

    Wow!! What a wonderfully inspirational video! Huge respect for Jamil who ran this “because he puts others through this” I love that! Great job to all the runners who ran any/all of this race 💪🏻🏃‍♀️

  • @toddfernandez3048
    @toddfernandez3048 2 роки тому +1

    Aravaipa has to stop doing this to me...like...stop...making...me...want...to do this race. Great film, great race. Good job y'all!

    • @hallacrossthecountry
      @hallacrossthecountry 2 роки тому

      These guys make me wanna move to Arizona. I met a bunch of them this past weekend at Fat Ox and they’re all such good people. That has just stuck with me as much as my four million blisters.

  • @ArthurEmbleton
    @ArthurEmbleton 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing route. Always surprises me how smooth trails in the US look, compared to what I'm used to in the UK. I think I'd struggle badly with the heat though!

    • @warsameadam5572
      @warsameadam5572 2 роки тому

      Yes I've noticed too. I fell into waist deep mud hole at national peak district.

  • @freddelestre5773
    @freddelestre5773 2 роки тому +1

    Merci

  • @Dr.RBZultrarunningnewbie
    @Dr.RBZultrarunningnewbie 8 місяців тому +1

    Thinking about it. I am a newbie and only have some half marathons and 2 full marathons on my feet. 😂

  • @ThatMountainMoment
    @ThatMountainMoment 2 роки тому

    Amazing course, video, and humans. This is now on my radar to participate in. Looks transformative and the terrain looks dreamlike to run. The music is very good in this doc, would you mind sharing the soundtrack?

  • @tattooedbutcher9165
    @tattooedbutcher9165 2 роки тому +1

    All the hype and I’m a little let down but good work

  • @ryanwhite6859
    @ryanwhite6859 2 роки тому

    grind on People.🙏

  • @mjaybash26
    @mjaybash26 2 роки тому

    Interesting

  • @RawVeganAKB
    @RawVeganAKB Рік тому

    ❤❤

  • @mattspringer9298
    @mattspringer9298 2 роки тому

    Was a hard race.