Thanks for this, has really helped :) you’ve got some really nice places around you to run aswell!

Well done Chris, a very informative and well laid out study of the race, some great tips and information there 👍

Thanks for this video! What you say makes absolute sense to me.

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Thanks mate. Basically it is good for people with no plan or whom they can afford to have no plans in their life.

My friend your voice is so soothing I need you on a podcast or audio book on my long runs

Amazing video. Great explanation

Ginger British Ben Affleck

Love this video, and the one about Ultras being easy. I run 6 times a week, on treadmill or road. Doing Loch Ness marathon next weekend, then London in April. After that i intend on looking at Ultras and hopefully getting a UTMB index and some stones! Only problem is, i havent done any trail running before and have always stayed away from it because im worried ill be clumsy. Any videos or tips on how to build up from trail zero to hero? 🤣💪

I'm inspired... BUT ...can I achieve Ultra Distance with just lots of Zone 2 training runs?

Chris, it was fantastic to watch this video. I ran at Gosfield and it was a pleasure to meet such a kind soul… this is a powerful video not about the BYU format but the lessons learnt and I loved the ‘library’ reference that you are building to tackle these lessons. Amazing achievement 🎉

Your channel is lovely. I'm a fan of the ones getting through the world this way. Respectful, polite and welcoming, and truly honest. Thank you.

This is so so true. I used to dread my 10km runs for speed. Whereas training for my ultra marathon, I genuinely enjoy going out for a 30km+ run.

What kind of camera are you using to record this, mate?

Nice video, brother.

How many did you do, Chris ? I did a backyard ultra in June for a different ultra run experience, i well and truly gave into the voices after lap 13 (just under 88km), i had plenty left in the tank to keep going for a few more laps, but the mind wanted me to stop. Yes, it's all about building a solid mind set, the body is pretty amazing on its own... 😃👌

Thanks for the advice! I live in the middle of the netherlands and just want to hike some high mountains. This training will help in achieving my goal next year, i hope :)

Beautiful narrative talking about the more elusive but maybe more important parts of ultras, even just pushing beyond your own limits. These are things that are not spoken about as much as practical stuff and don't have specific solutions to them so hearing about other people's mind strategies is very helpful. Thanks!

Hey guys, here is a list of the items I have. Some aren't continued anymore, but you should be able to find similar: 1. Coffee machine: Sage Precision Brewer 2. Watch: Garmin Fenix 7X Solar 3. Headphones: Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 4. Shoes: Altra Olympus 5, Altra Lone Peak 6, Altra FWD Experience, Altra Rivera 2 5. Socks: Injini ultra 6. Shorts: Salomon Sense Aero 7 7. T-shirt: Lululemon Metal Vent Tech 8. Mid layer: Salomon Essential Lightwarm 9. Outerlayer: Salomon Bonatti Trail (Waterproof), OMM Sonic Smock (Windproof) 10. Gloves: Montane Prism (warm gloves), OMM Kamleika Overmitt (waterproof mittens) 11. Buffs, Inov8 headband 12. Hats: Salomon cross compact, North Face Class V Brimmer (sun hat) 13. Sunglasses: Goodr 14. Race Vest: Salomon Adv Skin 12, 15. Race belt: Compressport Free Belt Pro 16. Bottles Salomon/Hydrapak 17. Headtorch: Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Ultra 18. Poles: Salomon Ultra Carbon (don't get these!) 19. Nutrition: Tailwind, Precision Hydration

Great video Chris!! You are looking jacked btw!!

Great video mate good to see the channel growing. Btw (slightly off topic) did you get a monkeyfeet/monkeyfoot? How're you getting on with it?

Sorry if I missed it. How far did you end up running in the end? Also what is this event called and where is it? Looks really good fun

I could listen to this guy read the Dictionary and It would be relaxing.

Incredible video! "My inner voice told me I was OK, and in that moment, I was OK. " I love that. I need to get better at shutting off the inner gloomy critic sooner... I'll accept a DNF when I know I've done my best. The times I've regretted my DNF, was when i let that critic get too much air time.

AWESOME Chris!!! It truly is a phenomenal achievement to keep going like that until you literally were physically incapable of making the time... great running!!! When I'm hurting I sometimes like to remind myself just what a huge privilege it actually is, just to be able to run just to even have legs!! I wrote to you on a previous video how I too had gotten a bit too cocky / overly confident / yes arrogant for my last 50k back at the end of June!! My next is tomorrow, though this time a gorgeous trail race in the stunning Fontainbleau Forest south of Paris !! I shall remember your wise words as I remember to enjoy the privilege of my surroundings too!!

Fantastic video! Thanks for taking the time to explain everything. New Subscriber here!!!

Thanks Chris, loved the format of this. I’m attempting my first 100km run tomorrow inspired by people like you. Great to hear that runners of all abilities battle the same demons. Please keep up the great content

Great video! I needed your insights which helped me keep going through my rehab journey. Thank you

Your best video!! I learned so much to help me on my rehab journey! Thank you

This is about running, and it's totally *not* about running. ❤️

Thank you for the video, its very helpful. I strugle with nutrition myself, i am planning to do solo 100 km ultra run, but i cant wrap my head around how much water do i need to take with me, as there will be no aid stations (solo). I am muscular guy i would like to say 82 kg and i sweat quiet a lot so i drink a lot, on my 30 km long run i take usually 2 liters of water with energy cabrs solution and gels and appels, but i cant seem to hit my recommodation for how much i should eat and drink, as she mentioned in the interview i need to go pee and Poop the whole time, so i am thinking how much water do i need to take for 100 km run, 10 liters? 😀 i need a massive backpack then. What do you think would be a good advice in this situation?

Great idea that really worked! Thanks for sharing your insight, very powerful!

Failure is the price of admission

Basically in short summary you were a weak pathetic man that didn't had no strength you weren't even a man at all. You pathetic. Honestly and the second one you recalled that time of patheticness and being a loser and the shame. After you dropped out and after all that work that she tried to help you out on all that time wasted and the second time you work through it. But still you're still weak though. Kids learn from this man's mistake if you're going to be greedy and do something like this or anything and there's people that support you keep going no matter what keep going no matter ignore everybody that's helping you until the very end once you're done then thank them for the help. That's it and be proudful that you accomplished it and a story

Beautiful. Years of experiences in this. Thank you

Love your work dude, appreciate it a lot!! Well done on the byu too mate!!

Running my first ultra at the weekend and needed this. Thank you, Chris.

Loved that Chris

Hey Chris what type of headtorch do you recommend for night runs?

Great video!

Perfect timing - I’ve got a 20 mile trail run in 2 days, my longest yet, and I needed your words more than I thought I did ❤

There is only one David Goggins.

I seriously needed this. I've been trying to bounce back from an injury which is proving to be difficult with a 14 month old running around. Its been a little difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel, or to find the motivation to keep pushing myself. But the overall vibe of this video really helped. Thanks for that

Great video Chris. Stay hard 😉

Thanks Chris

Been watching you for a while (and had the pleasure of meeting you at UTS) and have to say this is one of my favourite videos you've made. I've been dealing with the "I'm not Goggins" and not quite there with the "...and that's ok" but it's been on my mind for a while. At UTS I wonder if I left it all out there or not. I was with 2 guys I met during the race, one who went on and was one of the last 3 to finish and the other made the decision to DNF before I did. I still wonder if he hadn't been there would I have not DNF'ed and gone on to be one of the last four to finish? You've definitely inspired me to take on a backyard ultra with the same mindset and see what my true limit actually is! - Jaden

"Ah yes, I'll try this. Maybe it'll make me stick with running this time! Ok, time to pace myself with a low heart-rate run!" *Heart-rate immediately goes to max after a light jog*

Great video again Chris, and great timing for me as Ive got a back yard coming up soon. Would love to know more about how you dealt with the race, your logistics, your race set up etc.

Superb explanations, Chris. I'm hyped up for my next ultra now! Shame it won't be until next year 😅

This video couldnt have come as at a better time for me. Training for my first ultra trail race and I'm going to attempt my longest run with biggest accents ever at the weekend. 12 miles round Lochnagar in the Caringorms. Thank you.