“I’m not sure I’m going to be able to hold them off” 😢 I wanted to give Jim a big hug in that moment. Thanks for sharing this inside view of your life and race. Very excited that you’ve remained in France to continue to push towards winning UTMB. 🥇
Moments like that are what make our sport so special I think. And I think Jim, being a part-time animal and also occasionally being publicly vulnerable is definitely why he has so many diehard fans-myself among them. Jim ftw in 2023!
This is why Jim Walmsley is my favourite athlete of all time. Talent and wins aside, the honesty, the passion for the sport and the positivity he’s able to pluck from each run is truly inspiring. Thanks Jim.
Best wishes on 2023 UTMB! Living there is a great idea. Just returned to US from living 20 years in Europe. We loved our life there. The film brings back so many european memories!
The real greatness is the relationship between Jim and Jess. Both of you have won that greatest prize. Learn the mountains, keep running, and even greater things will happen.
When he said "a laugh came out, I guess this is where I'm at" I got super emotional. I only run for pleasure but I've been in that exact same head space where I hurt so bad that I could only laugh to myself with miles and miles left to go. That's a weird place to be mentally and his statement brought me right back there. Just keep moving is all you can do, just don't stop - that's what I would tell myself. I can't imagine what the thoughts are when you go through that as a world class athlete in the biggest race of the year.
Great story Jim! And yet so many stories ahead! I was honoured to meet at MIUT conference, much love from Finland! Have a best of prepation for the upcoming season! Your're the best! Keep digging!
Great video! Walmsley is still in any fox hole of anyone on this comment section! He's a grinder when needed and a course smasher most of the time! He grinded here for a very respectable finish!
Ultra Running shows every side of humanity. Mind over matter, and what one is truly capable of doing. It is a rare insight to how being in nature day into night, transcends the physical mental and spiritual presence of a human soul. An awesome series, featuring an awesome athlete and his incredible partner.
Amazing stuff. How anyone keeps their system from shutting down and forcing a rest is amazing to me. Just from my limited marathon experience, 5, it's difficult to imagine forcing food upon yourself. Much respect to Jim and all the ultra-runners out there.
Excellent! Watching this video reminded me how exciting the UTMB 2022 was. Epic. This sport is amazing and even the last person to reach the end of this race is a hero/heroine. All the best to Jim!
Really touching moments in this film. Very well done to both of you for embracing a new life in the French Alpes and keeping many people's dreams and hopes alive. I will take part in the race this year. See you on the trail ! Jim better watch out! 😅💓
Great vid and still an inspiration despite the “less than desired” outcome. I know pros are in a whole other level, but 21 hrs and change at UTMB is mind boggling.
Not what he expected to be but no matter what getting him all the way to the finishing line. True grit and determination. Another exciting race ahead for this 2023 and looking forward to see what Jim is capable after being more adapted to the European mountains. Way to go!
This video is AMAZING!! I stayed up all night watching this unfold live and I wanted Jim to win so bad but he is also my hero. Every ultra runner has been where he was (sort of) and there is just nothing you can do but learn from it and push through. His attitude is so amazing and 2023 is a new year and I can't wait to see how he does:) Amazing job Hoka, Wahoo and Jim.....and Jess:) Keep being awesome.
Watching Jim grow as an athlete and human is so inspiring. To see that the best in the world face the same struggles us mere mortals face as well, all of us able to learn valuable life lessons just the same...truly incredible. Thank you for making this series.
Anyone in the world would be happy with 4th at UTMB. You did so well Jim! So tough to keep climbing for 50k after bonking. Jim is definitely on track for a win after that journey.
C'est impressionnant jusqu'où il s'engage... il y a tellement à améliorer sur les ravitos. Les redbull à tout va il a pas le droit il se met une belle dans le pied
Wow. Jim just looked so destroyed and defeated!! Anyway, what a great effort that was. Im sure that when he keeps digging and pushing his limits, it's just a matter of time that he will master the UTMB course as well. Much respect for Jim as well as for Jess!
Per me il primo disco in assoluto fu quello che avete nominato con Tekken 2, Abe’s Odissey, Wipeout, Tomb Raider..immaginate che shock da bambino di 8 anni che fino ad allora aveva giochicchiato con Amiga, superfrog, sensible soccer ….Papà guarda, ora i giochi non sono più piatti ma sono diventati veri! (In 3D) 😅
Thanks for sharing these moments. Awesome ! We wish you a wonderful and successful year for 2023 👍👍👍 May your expectations come true and thanks for being a source of inspiration for us 🙂🙂🙂
Jim is sooo good, a beautiful runner, a gazelle. I wonder what he would be with a bit more muscle mass. especially quads. Lots of squats?! Muscles get you up those mountains, and down them.
“I’m not sure I’m going to be able to hold them off” 😢 I wanted to give Jim a big hug in that moment. Thanks for sharing this inside view of your life and race. Very excited that you’ve remained in France to continue to push towards winning UTMB. 🥇
15:57
Gut wrenching moment for sure.
I just watched the 3 episodes. I almost cried at work when he said that 😆
Definitely had me in tears. Jess did an amazing job showing him he is loved and worthy no matter the race outcome.
Moments like that are what make our sport so special I think. And I think Jim, being a part-time animal and also occasionally being publicly vulnerable is definitely why he has so many diehard fans-myself among them.
Jim ftw in 2023!
“I have one speed and it’s forward” love that mantra in a tough moment. 16:54
Coming from Billy's A Love Story to this has me all sorts of emotional. Jim and Jess are a great team.
Lol same!
Same
Same here 😊
Same 😊
Yup, same
This is why Jim Walmsley is my favourite athlete of all time. Talent and wins aside, the honesty, the passion for the sport and the positivity he’s able to pluck from each run is truly inspiring. Thanks Jim.
My word. He is a great role model. And he will be back, cross the line first and know its because of everything thats gone before.
The power of turning perceived failure into building blocks to success is a marked attribute of the successful among us.
Best wishes on 2023 UTMB! Living there is a great idea. Just returned to US from living 20 years in Europe. We loved our life there. The film brings back so many european memories!
He can achieve anything with Jess in his corner. What a rock of support, gratitude and positivity.
The real greatness is the relationship between Jim and Jess. Both of you have won that greatest prize. Learn the mountains, keep running, and even greater things will happen.
Even more valuable in retrospect 🤩
The love between you, therein lies the victory!
What a couple! Who cares who wins. "Just do your best. It's fine." Great to see them work together!
Amen!!!❤🙏
That last 10s of revelation is all that will really matter 10 years or 30 years from now. Go Jim!
Never EVER underestimate the restorative powers of a simple and meaningful hug. Well done for finishing. Plenty didn't.
Bravo Jim! Your grit is beautiful. Jim-spiring! And what a great woman by your side, she deserves a medal.
This video made me cry no lie.... We love you Jim for all your hard work
Jim, thanks for the vulnerability and for being human! Props! Wow that was inspiring.
Congratulations to Jim for finally cracking the code and winning UTMB this year! Can't wait for part 4 of this fantastic story.
It’s ok, just do your best. “What a hero”
5 seconds into the video i was like "wait is that francois' quiver?" and it actually is :)
May lessons learned from 2022 lead to a stronger 2023! And this video clearly shows that Jim's greatest blessing is his wife.
Francois’ quiver is the best thing about this. Love their friendship
True grit and a such beautiful moments between You and Jessica😊
Amazing Jim, the way you pushed through was way more inspiring than setting a new course record. You are a lovely couple!
Simply love this series! Great Athlete with a great personality. Keep on going strong Jim!
When he said "a laugh came out, I guess this is where I'm at" I got super emotional. I only run for pleasure but I've been in that exact same head space where I hurt so bad that I could only laugh to myself with miles and miles left to go. That's a weird place to be mentally and his statement brought me right back there. Just keep moving is all you can do, just don't stop - that's what I would tell myself. I can't imagine what the thoughts are when you go through that as a world class athlete in the biggest race of the year.
Great story Jim! And yet so many stories ahead! I was honoured to meet at MIUT conference, much love from Finland! Have a best of prepation for the upcoming season! Your're the best! Keep digging!
Your will always be a legend in my book!
Keep digging Jim
Great video! Walmsley is still in any fox hole of anyone on this comment section! He's a grinder when needed and a course smasher most of the time! He grinded here for a very respectable finish!
Brilliant Film, Jim's reach goes way beyond Ultra Running. Best of luck to you and your loved ones for 2023.
So proud of Jim at UTMB 2022. Absolutely loved watching him on the big screen... my heart was with him!!!
I'm glad Jim finished UTMB even if it wasn't the result he wanted he still finished and got it done 👍
Wow. The perfect ending to a video
So good and this last sentences really got me. Support is so important!
A real inspiration...guy put all his chips in...moved to France...still got beaten up...and then 2023.
Ultra Running shows every side of humanity. Mind over matter, and what one is truly capable of doing. It is a rare insight to how being in nature day into night, transcends the physical mental and spiritual presence of a human soul. An awesome series, featuring an awesome athlete and his incredible partner.
What a beautiful couple! Rock on Jim! Keep inspiring. What a trooper!
Dang that last part was powerful. Sitting here tearing up at work. What an inspiration!
Truly inspirational. To take a time of disappointment and find the silver lining and focus on the growth is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.
Amazing stuff. How anyone keeps their system from shutting down and forcing a rest is amazing to me. Just from my limited marathon experience, 5, it's difficult to imagine forcing food upon yourself. Much respect to Jim and all the ultra-runners out there.
Love this! See the ups and downs of this sport! Keep up the good work , Jim! 👍
I hope there’s a part 4 after UTMB 2023 🎉 🥇
Wow, all the feelings got me by surprise. Great team!
Excellent! Watching this video reminded me how exciting the UTMB 2022 was. Epic. This sport is amazing and even the last person to reach the end of this race is a hero/heroine. All the best to Jim!
Really touching moments in this film. Very well done to both of you for embracing a new life in the French Alpes and keeping many people's dreams and hopes alive. I will take part in the race this year. See you on the trail ! Jim better watch out! 😅💓
What an effort by Jim! Not the outcome he expected but he’ll come back stronger 💪
Great insight into an emotional abyss.
Jim and Jess you both are such inspiration ❤
“In the last 6 hours of the race I did a year’s worth of thinking.” The depths of the pain cave is an incredible place.
Great vid and still an inspiration despite the “less than desired” outcome. I know pros are in a whole other level, but 21 hrs and change at UTMB is mind boggling.
Not what he expected to be but no matter what getting him all the way to the finishing line. True grit and determination. Another exciting race ahead for this 2023 and looking forward to see what Jim is capable after being more adapted to the European mountains. Way to go!
Ohmygosh, I just clapped for him leaving Vallorcine like he could hear me! Love that you shared this experience with us and good luck going forward!
This video is AMAZING!! I stayed up all night watching this unfold live and I wanted Jim to win so bad but he is also my hero. Every ultra runner has been where he was (sort of) and there is just nothing you can do but learn from it and push through. His attitude is so amazing and 2023 is a new year and I can't wait to see how he does:) Amazing job Hoka, Wahoo and Jim.....and Jess:) Keep being awesome.
An amazing athlete and an amazing person. Go Jim!
Jess is amazing! Great partner for Jim. Awesome story!!!
How can you not love Jim? 👏🙏
Well done Jim!
Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing the race experience with us.
So nice to watch the love between the two! Am sure Jim will figure out how to win this race in the near future!
Thanks Jim! I'm even more inspired by the breakdown than I would have been by the first-place win. This is what it's all about.
thanks for the video wahoo! and thanks for the inspiration Jim !!!
Watching Jim grow as an athlete and human is so inspiring. To see that the best in the world face the same struggles us mere mortals face as well, all of us able to learn valuable life lessons just the same...truly incredible. Thank you for making this series.
It’d be fun to see a Jim & Francois vs Kilian at UTMB
Grande Jim! You will make it, I am sure. Forza!!!
Thanks Jim 🙌
Anyone in the world would be happy with 4th at UTMB. You did so well Jim! So tough to keep climbing for 50k after bonking. Jim is definitely on track for a win after that journey.
C'est impressionnant jusqu'où il s'engage... il y a tellement à améliorer sur les ravitos. Les redbull à tout va il a pas le droit il se met une belle dans le pied
Amazing stuff from the man himself, just a savage and an inspiration
So much respect to you jim ❤
This kind of videos are really inspirational, brilliant. Phenomenal Athlete Walmsley
God, they love and complement each other so much. I wish I had a partner like her.
Legit started crying when he said “I’m not sure I’m going to be able to hold them off.”
Fckn GOAT, thanks Wahoo for this incredible series.
Great video. Just goes to show that even the best in the world can have bad days and how brutal UTMB is. Onwards and Upwards Jim!
This was beautiful! Jim and Jess are so adorable!
Wow. Jim just looked so destroyed and defeated!! Anyway, what a great effort that was. Im sure that when he keeps digging and pushing his limits, it's just a matter of time that he will master the UTMB course as well. Much respect for Jim as well as for Jess!
An inspiration to me through and through but his body looked so hollow even before the race. Did not appear rested and ready.
@@kellenscott555 he always looks like that from what I've seen
Amazing, thank you for inspiring and motivating me once again!
Keep it up, Jim! We’re with you! Next year!
Great Video! Good Job Jim! Im not crying you're crying
Jess is such a hero!
Per me il primo disco in assoluto fu quello che avete nominato con Tekken 2, Abe’s Odissey, Wipeout, Tomb Raider..immaginate che shock da bambino di 8 anni che fino ad allora aveva giochicchiato con Amiga, superfrog, sensible soccer ….Papà guarda, ora i giochi non sono più piatti ma sono diventati veri! (In 3D) 😅
We NEED part 4!
Thank for sharing. A beautiful film.
Way to keep digging Jim. Hope to be at your level one day. Cheers
Hope he wins it this year
True grit there, mate. Still a great race, and excited to see how this builds you. Maybe I'm a softy, but that last scene was ❤!
Thanks for sharing these moments. Awesome ! We wish you a wonderful and successful year for 2023 👍👍👍 May your expectations come true and thanks for being a source of inspiration for us 🙂🙂🙂
That was awesome!!!
Jim is such an inspiration!
I am a super fan 😍
Best one yet.
You simply are beautiful people!
16:33 Go on,Jim!
You did it Jim
Wot a man. Absolutely brilliant 👍🏃🏻♂️🌲💪
I like that you need to travel through several countries and drive for hours just to assist a runner. Says something about UTMB.
I would love to see a virtual trail run of the entire UTMB course… who’s gonna film it? Maybe I will some day…
Jim is sooo good, a beautiful runner, a gazelle. I wonder what he would be with a bit more muscle mass. especially quads. Lots of squats?! Muscles get you up those mountains, and down them.
Come on Jim !!
His accent is developing
Love you Jim!