Absolutely have another go! (Sorry Mark & Sam - It isn’t that I want to see you having a hard time, I am simply living vicariously through your efforts while working to overcome Achilles tendonopathy.)
Thank you. Genuinely one of the most amazing things I have ever done. The route it stunning, despite being a bit scary at times. I really want to experience it all, and finish it 😁
This is a great video. 👍 A few jokes aside, I love the attitude presented. You guys took on an incredibly hard challenge, and more often than not you can't do that in a single try and expect success. But the challenge doesn't stop just because it didn't work out the first time. Good luck and great preparation for next time!
I've basically done one fourth of what you have attempted in my Austrian alps here last year. 30k and 2350m elevation. I did it in around 10,5 hours and I started hating it basically 2 hours in because I realised I was not prepared well enough to enjoy this. But I also will try it again and will really enjoy it while hopefully knocking an hour or 2 off my time. Can't wait for the video once you've completed this challenge!
There are many, many, MANY examples of people at all levels of hikes, climbs, walks, adventures, etc where they decided to push on and it ended very badly. Sometimes the smartest decision is to stop. At least then you can review the many decisions made before and during the event and prepare for another go at said adventure in a more positive, balanced, prepared and equipped way. Congratulations and I will certainly look forward to hearing about your next attempt. PS, I am 16 operations, 15 years into my rehab, never able to repeat anything close to what I used to do. Resetting the goals and challenges is a whole different challenge in and of itself. :D
Really helpful video. It makes me feel better about bailing yesterday on my recce ride for a personal 250km charity bike ride after just shy of 180km. My mistakes were inadequate route planning and kit problems. Lessons learned.
Great job guys, regardless of the result. Loving the addition of James to the team, sure he can bring a lot of (recent) race experience to the channel and a fresh view on common topics. Good honest discussion in this video, keep up the good work!
Massive effort guys !!!! You didn’t complete the course but please don’t call it a fail. You achieved a lot. Look forward to following you for the next attempt.
A little harsh, Jason... 🤣🤣🤣 This challenge is so tough. I'd like to see Mark and Sam give it another whirl, but only if they can have time and opportunity to prepare thoroughly.
Get yourselves booked on The OMM. A great test/practice of a lot of those skills (mountainous terrain, route choice, kit choice etc). Also a great benchmark for mandatory kit lists that James mentioned.
Totally can relate to the emotional damage these navigation errors can cause :D Once did a ride home from friends who live about 65km away in the winter on a bad bike with luggage dragging me down. Took me a little less than 3hours to get to them but took 1 or 2 wrong turns on the way home and had to ride over muddy wood roads in the middle of nowhere. Took me over 5 hours for a bit over 80 km while the sun went down. Never in my life have i felt so destroyed and i have done a 24h benefit run :D
I don’t think it’s a matter of us deciding whether they should have another go, those two are total fighters, and will, no doubt have to do it again! Taking James is a must after those out-takes!
Awesome video! I'm training for the Swextri in August which is essentially 1/4 of this (26.2 mi with 2300m elevation gain). What are the biggest mental tips you can provide for getting over the hump when the pain sets in? What would you do differently preparing and executing next time? My longest run will be about 17-18 miles beforehand, think that is sufficient preparation?
What phone Mark uses to film? Amazing quality for the phone... Unless its an actual camera, but looking at the blur when camera moves, seems more like a phone..
I am preparing for l'échappée Belle in France, and I do 50-70 km runs about weekly. Perhaps the mentality is different when its 105k, but giving up before 70k I don't really get unless Theres an Accident😅
Rookie errors by experienced athletes. Underestimating the challenge of an endurance event like this can, as demonstrated, result in failure at least and potentially worse. Fundamentally the issue was a significant lack of training. And perhaps an element of complacency with regards to capabilities on the day.
Would you like to see Mark and Sam attempt the Paddy Buckley Round again for a shot at redemption? Let us know 👇
Absolutely have another go! (Sorry Mark & Sam - It isn’t that I want to see you having a hard time, I am simply living vicariously through your efforts while working to overcome Achilles tendonopathy.)
I'd like to hear more about the Bob Graham!
Yeah, go for it! But please show us more of your suffering in the next video so we can enjoy it on our couches 😁
Absolutely yes. Please also show a series (maybe a couple of videos) with them preparing for it.
Yes and take it easy!
Thanks for posting this one. It’s a good reminder for all of us that success isn’t always a linear path.
70 k is very good, it's not necessary to go again, mountains are extremely hard, they are a whole different game. I think you guys did a great job 💥💪🏻
Thank you. Genuinely one of the most amazing things I have ever done. The route it stunning, despite being a bit scary at times. I really want to experience it all, and finish it 😁
This is a great video. 👍 A few jokes aside, I love the attitude presented. You guys took on an incredibly hard challenge, and more often than not you can't do that in a single try and expect success. But the challenge doesn't stop just because it didn't work out the first time. Good luck and great preparation for next time!
I've basically done one fourth of what you have attempted in my Austrian alps here last year. 30k and 2350m elevation. I did it in around 10,5 hours and I started hating it basically 2 hours in because I realised I was not prepared well enough to enjoy this. But I also will try it again and will really enjoy it while hopefully knocking an hour or 2 off my time. Can't wait for the video once you've completed this challenge!
I know this may sound odd, but this is probably one of the best videos you’ve released, for many reasons. Thank you.
Love the humor… great content! Looking forward to round 2 with the 3 Amigos
There are many, many, MANY examples of people at all levels of hikes, climbs, walks, adventures, etc where they decided to push on and it ended very badly. Sometimes the smartest decision is to stop. At least then you can review the many decisions made before and during the event and prepare for another go at said adventure in a more positive, balanced, prepared and equipped way. Congratulations and I will certainly look forward to hearing about your next attempt. PS, I am 16 operations, 15 years into my rehab, never able to repeat anything close to what I used to do. Resetting the goals and challenges is a whole different challenge in and of itself. :D
Really helpful video. It makes me feel better about bailing yesterday on my recce ride for a personal 250km charity bike ride after just shy of 180km. My mistakes were inadequate route planning and kit problems. Lessons learned.
Great job guys, regardless of the result. Loving the addition of James to the team, sure he can bring a lot of (recent) race experience to the channel and a fresh view on common topics.
Good honest discussion in this video, keep up the good work!
Really enjoyed this one guys.
Massive effort guys !!!! You didn’t complete the course but please don’t call it a fail. You achieved a lot. Look forward to following you for the next attempt.
A little harsh, Jason... 🤣🤣🤣 This challenge is so tough. I'd like to see Mark and Sam give it another whirl, but only if they can have time and opportunity to prepare thoroughly.
Get yourselves booked on The OMM. A great test/practice of a lot of those skills (mountainous terrain, route choice, kit choice etc). Also a great benchmark for mandatory kit lists that James mentioned.
I love that James is just roasting Mark and Sam 😂
Great format, I liked this friendly interview info download session, yep go for it again a smash it 👍
Totally can relate to the emotional damage these navigation errors can cause :D Once did a ride home from friends who live about 65km away in the winter on a bad bike with luggage dragging me down. Took me a little less than 3hours to get to them but took 1 or 2 wrong turns on the way home and had to ride over muddy wood roads in the middle of nowhere. Took me over 5 hours for a bit over 80 km while the sun went down. Never in my life have i felt so destroyed and i have done a 24h benefit run :D
I did the Glyders and Tryfan just last week. Just majestic up there. Over 30 years I've walked these. We'll done on 70k.
What a great video!
Thanks for this video! We need these!
I don’t think it’s a matter of us deciding whether they should have another go, those two are total fighters, and will, no doubt have to do it again! Taking James is a must after those out-takes!
To fail is not to try. You did not fail.
Yep go for it. Looks epic
Of course. No failures just experiences.
Yes, cannot wait to see you do it again
Hank could´ve done it on a single speed with 23:s and slicks. Let him proove it with a friendly invite.
best of luck to Heather on her race this weekend
If everything you do goes according to plan, you are not pressuring yourself hard enough.
Love this!
Amazing landscapes. Definitely want to see round two.👍🤘😎
We’re you wearing the On Cloudboom Echoes for a mountain Ultra?🤷♂️😳
Awesome video! I'm training for the Swextri in August which is essentially 1/4 of this (26.2 mi with 2300m elevation gain). What are the biggest mental tips you can provide for getting over the hump when the pain sets in? What would you do differently preparing and executing next time? My longest run will be about 17-18 miles beforehand, think that is sufficient preparation?
You ran UP the mountains? Most ultra runners i know, WALK up the mountains. Did you do specific ultra mountain running training?
Good on ya James for gruelling those 2 larrikan lads! Good luck on carrying them when you do it - hahaha
What phone Mark uses to film? Amazing quality for the phone... Unless its an actual camera, but looking at the blur when camera moves, seems more like a phone..
Isn’t it amazing that Nicky Spinks did it twice
Actually insane
Doing recces is the key, if you just turn up your doomed to fail
Great effort on the Welsh...just a shame you didn't have enough phlegm LOL.
Haha sorry if I butchered it 😂
@@markthrelfall3577 nowhere near butchering it. it was better than some efforts from GNC :P
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I am preparing for l'échappée Belle in France, and I do 50-70 km runs about weekly. Perhaps the mentality is different when its 105k, but giving up before 70k I don't really get unless Theres an Accident😅
Rookie errors by experienced athletes. Underestimating the challenge of an endurance event like this can, as demonstrated, result in failure at least and potentially worse. Fundamentally the issue was a significant lack of training. And perhaps an element of complacency with regards to capabilities on the day.
There's an insane trail race here in Hong Kong, 298km with 14,500m gain! Give this one a try next, hot too! instagram.com/HK4TUC/