MONT BLANC | CCC UTMB® 2015
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- On August 28, 2015 a small team of Nike athletes went overseas to Chamonix, France to compete in some of the biggest ultra endurance events in the world.
The UTMB® (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc) is a 170 km/105 mile race circumventing the Alps, crossing into 3 countries with over 33,000 ft of elevation gain.
The CCC® (Chamonix-Courmayeur-Champex) is a 101 km race starting in Courmayeur, Italy and also finishing in Chamonix, France. This race has over 20,000 ft of positive elevation change.
Both events are considering one of the toughest at its respective distances. American men have not typically fared well there. As such, Nike athletes David Laney (UTMB), Tim Tollefson (CCC) and Zach Miller (CCC) set out to prove that American men can compete and compete well in the imposing European mountains.
Nike Athletes:
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David Laney: @davidlaney12 (Instagram + Twitter)
Zach Miller: @zachmiller38 (Instagram)
Tim Tollefson: @timtollefson (Instragram + Twitter)
Film by:
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Billy Yang: @BillyYangFilms (Instagram), @BillyYang (Twitter)
www.billyyangfi...
What an epic film! Content is so widely available these days that it's too easy forget the amount of work that goes into creating it - thanks for making this and making it free for all to watch!
I really liked your video. I don't run 100 miles but at 66 years old I do mountain trekking (Mt. Kilimanjaro, Inca Trail, Grand Canyon). I like to watch your videos while I'm training on the treadmill in my basement. Yes, treadmill. I live at sea level with no hills so that's the best I can do. I put the incline all the way up and carry a 20 pound backpack. Your videos keep me going.
Beautiful piece of art, Billy. Thank god, we have crazy passionate people like you :)
Was a pleasure run with those guys using Nike trail shoes!!!
been waiting for so long and this is really worth to wait. very-very inspirational movie. thanks billy!
Thank you
Still coming back to this
I just stumbled across your work here on youtube. Your are a talented filmmaker. Keep up the great storytelling.
Incredible video!!!
Great video
Another great one Billy!
Do UTMB points allow you to qualify for the CCC? Cheers
Can we put your videos on HorizonSports.TV? Lets do a deal.
Who is the voice around the 5:20 mark?
Churchill
Billy, every film you make captures what we love about trail running so perfectly. It makes me so pumped and so proud to be a runner, training hard, racing hard and going after what we love. Amazing film!
+Adam Stevens thank you Adam. mission accomplished!
Billy Yang Films I’m thinking about an ultra and your films , the ginger runner and the Barclay marathon docs are the reason why .. great work
1 MILLION VIEWS BILLY! I watched this video almost everyday in the 2 months leading up to my first ultra. Thanks for igniting the fire and sharing your passion with everyone. Huge congrats :)
I really forgot how incredible epic this movie is, Billy. 2015 was the first time I was in Chamonix. 2015 was the time I decided to take up on ultra-running and compete in the UTMB. I qualified, but in 2018 and 2019 I had to drop out both times due to heavy hallucinations. I will be back, and your movie acts as my reminder to why, why I should and why I would want to be back. Cheers.
phenomenal. I need to find a trail and unleash my fury. Thanks for the inspiration
+harry cronos go get after it!
Great job as always Billy, well worth the 6 months of checking UA-cam daily hoping to see it posted for our pleasure :)
Ha, thanks for being so patient Les :)
It was well worth the wait Billy :)
Amazing stuff Billy! That scene with Zach Miller crossing the finish line literally brought tears to my eyes. Absolutely amazing!
+MrLynchy02 in the moment, think he got me too.
Nice thanks for ruining the ending
@@tuts351 Reads comments before watches video... complains about spoilers... YEP.
ua-cam.com/video/bO8oMPUD3uc/v-deo.html&ab_channel=tengoMD
I love the concept of “things started to click” at mile 49. Or another doc I watched, she felt her legs wake up after six hours. The human body is an incredible machine.
Incredible film Billy and great effort from the Nike team!
Haha didnt expect to see you in the comments Harry, cheers!
This is the most viewed Harry
Watching this again as the pandemic lockdowns are slowly coming to an end. I want to remind myself that the mountains will always be there and I just need to be more patient to be free again.
It's 5 am and i just geared up for a 20 mile loop in the Marin Headlands! NOW i'm ready!!
Awesome job as always! Great music, shots and runners! Can't wait for the next one! Time to go kill some trails!
I've bought many ultra-running videos. Ones in French, Spanish and English. This one is hands down my favorite. Hands down!
+Devin Murphy not worthy Devin, thank you
Still one of my favorite ultra running films. So moving and inspiring!
DUDE!!! that is possibly one of the best films i think I've seen of yours!!! absolutely brilliant, loved it, every single second....who the hell are those three numpties that have given thumbs down!??!??!?? ....this was awesome, well done.
+Andrew Dorsett they are obviously not runners... am i right?? amazing film.
This gave me an eggplant
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Chris Vargo it took me a while to figure this out LOL
americans are overly patriotic.
nice film
Again, Billy, you are the Man! Thanks so much for bringing this into my home in Cairns, Australia, where I didn't know this running existed until I came across your films. Thanks so much. It's beautiful to see the strength available to us, to see what could be possible in overcoming our own obstacles or reaching for the seemingly impossible.
Well said.
7th time that UA-cam recommends me this video....8th time that I have watched it.
Sure there will be a 9th one.
Let's shoot for double digits by the end of the month ;)
Indeed it happened! And thanks for posting more huge quality videos (WS)...!
Checking in after the American sweep at UTMB 2023!! LFG!
yesirrr
im going to run now..thanks billy yang..inspiring videos!!
Wow, Billy, just wow. I've been following your work only for a short time since Western Time. This is your best work, it's incredible, emotional and truly captures the emotion of this unique sport((lifestyle)life)we crave. Well done!
Well done. Such an inspiring film. Thank you Billy for all the great work that you do! I recently watched the video of you and your buddies tackling 3 local peaks in 1 day. Your work as a film maker and runner definitely inspires me to keep pushing to reach my goals. THANK YOU!!
that was amazing !!! so inspiring to start your own trail run !
Billy has the English guy rooting for the American from the get-go, Why? Because that's what he wanted me to feel.
This is one of the most favourite story and inspire that drive me to join this fantastic event in this year. Thank you Billy
I think this is your best video so far. So much maturity in the choice of images. Awesome job.
Billy Yang, you're the shit!
been waiting for this all day...walks out of class...
This is my favorite Billy Yang joint. I've watched it like 40 times and still cry every damn time is see it. Bravo Mr. Yang.
Amazing video, Billy! Thank you for sharing.
beautiful storytelling
Wow! This is an amazing film! So inspiring to see our American contingent performing strong and determined! Love the scenery and music! Beautiful!
Congratulations Billy, this was well worth the wait. Inspirational stuff, great storytelling and beautiful photography. Can't wait to see what else you've got in the pipeline this year.
Just found this fantastic film after I started listening to your podcast.
QUESTION: What track do you use for the opening title scene and the scene with Zach/Tim’s finish? You didn’t have it listed in the description?
Wow Billy! That was an incredible film, both inspirational and beautifully filmed. I'm already looking forward to the next film!
Well DUH! Nike clearly has the most cash to sponsor only the best running athletes. They do this in other sports too (newsflash).
Hah, Nike spends nothing compared to Salomon in the trail running world :)
Music at 14 mins in - ua-cam.com/video/wUpRzyUrrlw/v-deo.htmlm46s?
You sir, are an amazing story teller. Incredible work man.
Billy, what an incredible film. it won't be long before I am hit all of your videos. sooo well captured and such a huge accomplishment for all of the athletes!
In the past 3 years, I've been watching this film many times, every time I got different feelings. At the beginning, UTMB and those runners were like dreams to me, so far away. Thanks to Billy and your film, I got the chance to work for COROS and know Tim & David. Last November, I worked as a companion for Tim during his trip to China and UTMS 50K. You will never know how life will turn around. Thank you Billy for making such good films! Hopefully that I can see you in China someday.
Outstanding! Great Job, kudos for you from Italy.
Excellent Film, Billy. I am speechless! Keep it up!
how do people pay for these trips???????
Too funny Les Jackson. I echo those sentiments exactly. Billy - you set the standard. Thank you.
great film yang
5:35-6:03 music name !???
Mode - Cascade (with Churchill speech)
Ahmad Younis I
Seemed like just yesterday Zach, Tim, and David were the young and scrappy up and comers!
Great storytelling and awesome cinematographing Billy. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. I happened to be there in person racing UTMB and you successfully captured the feelings of the race environment and mountainous terrain. I had the privilege of flying back to the USA with the Nike team and they were so humble about their accomplishments and sincerely complementary towards my meager personal success. My view instantly changed for the better towards team Nike and now I hope your video does the same for many more.
+Will Thomas if all athletes were like these guys, there would be no PR problem. thank you for the kind words Will.
This movie is just incredible. Great job!!!
Great job Billy! The day of the race I was following UTMB mostly but when I heard about Zach and Tim at CCC I figured that was going to be an amazing story. Thanks for sharing it!
Damn good work Billy...
Churchill quote gives me shivers every time.. Awesome video billy
No. Using that quote is disgusting. These racers are people (like me) who have to manufacture challenges in life. Churchill was talking about people who were afraid of being destroyed in war. It‘s beyond disrespectful to take those words and use them like some speech from Braveheart.
Me too, waiting patiently for this and boy what a treat. Just a fantastic film. Made me want to go out and run right now..
Thanks for such fine work bringing these amazing performances to us!
Still get Chills and Glassy Eyes after watching over dozens of times. Quit already.
Stunning film Billy, congrats. hope you're coming back as well this summer to make another film like that.
Hey Billy , whats the name of the tune at the point where Laney gets a move on?
Just found this!! My husband Ed Van Vliet (75 years of age - I turned 70 on the trail) and our friends Ron and Barb Douglas (69 and 59) hiked the 100 mile UTMB Chamonix to Chamonix at this same time. Incredible experience for us! But being able to be there as the runners competed running on the same trails we were hiking brought forth such respect for those incredible athletes!! Thank you for this film!
+Lynn Curtis Van Vliet I love it, thanks for watching
I get chills during the finish line scenes. Motivating as hell.
I watched this videos a hundred times... Espetacular
I just discovered your channel a week ago when you put out Life In A Day, which was an AMAZING movie! Ever since then I'm obsessed with your channel! Super motivating for a small town runner like me. Keep up the great work 🙌🏾🤙🏾🙏🏾
Thank YOU!
I feel like I was fighting back tears the entire time I was watching this film. Very well done and go USA, congrats to team Nike.
Wow, Billy has outdone himself again with poignant and inspiringly graphic display of filmmaking at its best.
Amazing film. Makes me want to lace up and run!
Fantastic FILM! Is very EXCITING, VIBRANTED AND AWSOME !!!!
what a thrill your MUSIC !!!!!
What´s the music Name???
Please!!!!! ;)
A hug from SPAIN !!!
That last stretch from Zach Miller was beautiful
One of your best ever. Thanks Billy, for a wonderful look into the UTMB and three very special guys. Keep on inspiring!
Absolutely incredible and so inspirational. Well done!
Nice vid, Billy! You tell a great story with plenty of emotion. And, as always, the shots are beautiful.
If I could offer a bit of constructive criticism… One thing I’ve noticed in many of your vids is that your music edits are often rather abrupt. When it happens, it’s only once or twice in a video, but it can be a bit jarring and distracts from the otherwise great feel of each piece. It can be a matter of just waiting a second too long to fade out the music, or maybe not fading out at all. Mind you, I’m no expert on the subject, so take what I say with a grain of salt. But music is so important in the feel of a film and I’d love to see and hear everything come together even better in your work.
Anyway, just my two cents. You do great work and I hope what I’ve said helps you get even better. :)
+Mike Young noted. thanks Mike.
had goosebumps watching this
Merci Billy, pure inspiration!!!
Wow, Wow, Wow. What else can one say but well done Mr Billy!!!
Brilliant production and edit Billy. You really captured the spirit of the race and hats off to all competitors. I trust Nike crossed your palm with silver handsomely for this:-) And to Sally, your smile is contagious, when you smile , I can't help but smile too. Love to all from Cape Town , South Africa
+Michael Theunissen much love to you and Cape Town. can't wait to go back one day...
"Europeans, home mountains"? :-)
LOL, that David Laney is very... American. Someone should teach him about continents and countries...
Magic footage of magical event(s) and location(s). Amazing showing by the States' runners last year.. Strictly speaking, UTMB is a more circumnavigation of the Mont Blanc massif, not the Alps.. That's be one long-ass race.. Now there's an idea..
+Steve Myers noted. ;)
Thank you Mr. Yang, i'll be running TDS this year and your film has taken me to another level of motivation! thank you!! all the best, Raymond Wennier
+WorldTrailRunners rw all the best to you too Raymond, thank you
Incredible film Billy. What you and the rest of the ultra film makers are doing for our sport is amazing. Keep doing what you do and we will keep watching.
+johnnyb2122 thanks Johnny...much appreciated
I just saw this movie now. It's really good specially the story telling but... besides being about the nike athletes I found hard to believe that there is not a single mention to the non nike/usa winners of UTMB and also about female competitions. :(
Mens UTMB
Xavier Thévenard (ASICS) - 21:09:15
Luis Alberto Hernando (adidas) - 21:57:17
David Laney (Nike) - 21:59:42
Woman UTMB
Nathalie Mauclair (Mizuno) - 25:15:33
Uxue Fraile (Vibram) - 26:29:35
Denise Zimmermann (Salomon) - 27:33:51
Oh. My. God. I have been waiting for this ever since your preview those many months ago. Billy, what an amazing job capturing these epic moments. Each of your films is better than the last. This is truly a standout job bro. Thank you so much for creating and sharing this beautiful work with us. Hats off.
Thank you Nate!
Awesome !! Just an Amazing work ! Merci ;)
Amazing video Billy, your productions really are second to none!
Your video has been selected by our staff, great work!
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Amazingly done, and as always you capture the heart of the sport. I definitely found myself a little misty eyed watching Zach cross the finish line.
+Kara Kieffer you and I both. all heart + soul that kid. love watching him race
Like the pop unknown song “ writing it down for you” I “ keep coming back again and again to you” every year I fall off the cardio I come back to watch this. I have been lifting heavy for a few months and I always end up depressed and I need to run to feel better. The weights just don’t do it. Nothing like running for miles.
excellent movie. i would film some mid-pack people with great stories (who are wearing NIKE!) in next year movie. i was there and finished the race in 39 hrs 30 min. it was amazing. magnificent mountains. really enjoyed that. congrats to nike team. great gob. i am almost 99% sure that z. miller will win UTMB this year. thanks again.
Great Work Biily. Congrats!
I’m watching this and other ultra racing videos because October 2020, I tripped and tore my right shoulder up pretty bad. It’s been 6 months, I’m not 100% but I got in my first 25K this morning on a tough course, yeah I finished it and it reminds me of my love for trail running.
Hello Billy Young! I would like to make Czech subtitles. Can you give me authorization please? I want to show the film to my dad but he can't speak english...
Great film Billy! Loved this one. Just an FYI, not sure if this is supposed to happen or not, but the ads are playing every 3-4 minutes through this video. I don't mind the occasional ad but it seems excessive. Just thought I'd let you know in case they aren't supposed to be that frequent. I'll always watch your videos regardless though! Cheers!