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@akwk2712 15 сағат бұрын
Thankyou for the great footage, doing my first one next weekend, looking forward to it🙌
@stephenelliott-wright3230 Күн бұрын
Great video 👌 Awesome run well done 👏 And great support from your crew 👏👏👏👏
@baggy2287 Күн бұрын
Many congratulations, I came across your channel while nursing a badly sprained ankle. It's given me encouragement for being able to run the Spine Challenger South in the summer despite the injury. Well done!
@LesvoyagesdeMoka 2 күн бұрын
What a wonderful family ! And of course an amazing achievement !
@CotswoldTrailRunner 2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! My brothers make a great crew and motivators! Thanks for watching!
@bhargavramoliya 2 күн бұрын
Hello Sir if you have a smart watch with map 🗾 then please give it as a gift for running, God Will Bless You 🙏🙏🙏
@bhargavramoliya 2 күн бұрын
Hello Sir if you have a smart watch with map 🗾 then please give it as a gift 🎁 for running, God Will Bless You 🙏🙏🙏
@kevinprice3446 3 күн бұрын
Shame I didn’t bump into you on course Francois. This is a superb vid with slick production which perfectly captured the race (top brothers too 😄). Congrats and keep the content coming 💪👍
@CotswoldTrailRunner 2 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! I enjoyed putting this one together! Plenty more coming in the build up to my biggest challenge this April! Thanks for the support 👏
@kevinprice3446 2 күн бұрын
@ what’s the race in April?
@johnacton8507 3 күн бұрын
Great edit that video. What a journey, huge congratulations 🙌
@Lau13aT 3 күн бұрын
Amazing job, you absolutely smashed it!! 🏆Great video and crew from your brothers too!! I am a "fair weather" runner and I did the Arc25 this time round as an intro for winter racing. We were very lucky with the weather but the mud was tiring(!), so not sure I'd have managed if it had been as stormy as the days after😅 Your video has really inspired me to try the 100 at some point though!
@CotswoldTrailRunner 2 күн бұрын
Give it a go! You won't know until you try, although I'd plan for the worst weather and anything else is a bonus. Training in the winter at least prepares you for the horrible conditions! Thanks for the support!
@emlyngriffith5846 4 күн бұрын
Outstanding effort…,well done! 👍🍷
@Teamhuw 4 күн бұрын
Well done Francois! I ran the Cotswold Century last year, of which your video was excellent research (thank you) and looking at the Arc for 2026. That race had a similar climb, but fewer bigger hills as opposed to the constant short sharp ones of this race? How do the two compare? (ignoring the fact one is September and one is January!) Thanks.
@CotswoldTrailRunner 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad the CWC videos helped! The Arc this year came in around 19,000ft and the CWC is about 13,500ft. The hills are about the same in length and some near the end of the Arc very steep. I'd say it's the terrain that slows you down on the Arc, lots of muddy, boggy sections and also boulder clambering at night. I'd definitely say the Arc is harder that the Cotswold Way, but makes it all the more worth it on completion! Go for it!
@Teamhuw 4 күн бұрын
@@CotswoldTrailRunner Thank you! I think at this stage I’m looking for reassurance rather than excuses! Thank you for the advice, I really appreciate it from someone who’s been there for both!
@kevingoodwill2856 4 күн бұрын
What a great video!! Congratulations mate. Epic run!!
@zensherley-dale7972 4 күн бұрын
Best Arc video EVER!! Absolute quality performance from all three of the Low brothers!!
@CotswoldTrailRunner 4 күн бұрын
Cheers Zen you smashed it! So pleased you got that Black Buckle! 💪👏
@markg99 5 күн бұрын
That looked incredibly tough. You smashed it though, Francois. Huge well done 👏 You media team is amazing. Such an entertaining ultra race video. Brilliant stuff! 👍😄
@ryannguk 5 күн бұрын
Smashing vid. Tells a great story about a team/family effort backing up the runner, which is the sort of experience I didn’t think would survive the UTMB rule changes. Well done on another gold buckle in tougher conditions, especially given your less than ideal prep for this one. Looking forward to seeing how you go on the Traverse 👊
@CotswoldTrailRunner 5 күн бұрын
Has this video inspired you to give this race, any race a go? What's your next challenge? Do you have any questions? Share your stories and experiences below and share the love! Thanks for watching!
@ActiveIdeas 5 күн бұрын
Excellent video and excellent performance 🔥The brothers absolutely crushed it ❤️
@CotswoldTrailRunner 5 күн бұрын
Yep, need to sign them up for every race now!
@ActiveIdeas 5 күн бұрын
@ yesss! Would be cool to see how they handle it! They’ve definitely got the P.M.A for it!
@JesusWasHeree 5 күн бұрын
Dnf for me on my first crack at it. Felt great all the way up to penzance but it all went down hill quickly after penzance, essentially lost my head and gave up just over halfway. The sudden technical terrain kicked my ass. I'll be back next year 😔 Well done, takes some doing to finish that 🫶
@CotswoldTrailRunner 5 күн бұрын
It's a tough race for sure, needs to be taken seriously and even then, the weather will decide your fate on the day. Great effort getting halfway, that's still 50miles of brutal coastline. Lessons learned and you'll be back for redemption! Go for it!
@JesusWasHeree 5 күн бұрын
@CotswoldTrailRunner i took it as seriously as i could muster, physically i was in great shape but on the day that mousehole to porthcurno chunk just wrecked me mentally and i threw in the towel. Only myself to blame unfortunately. Couple more booked in this year, hopefully I'll be back with some more experience
@CotswoldTrailRunner 5 күн бұрын
@ You can only improve, best of luck, that race, route and challenge will always be there, waiting for when you're ready!
@JesusWasHeree 5 күн бұрын
@CotswoldTrailRunner we'll see. Ton of regret lookint back, weather was good mostly, conditions can only be harder next year i think
@paulcromie5785 5 күн бұрын
Absolutely amazing and congratulations on the finish 👏 Legend. And well done to the brother. Some great comedy gold lol
@DawnNunes 5 күн бұрын
So great following your journey especially after all you went through on the lead up!! Amazing!
@CotswoldTrailRunner 5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad I could run 2 months after the ankle fracture! Following your journey to the UTS! Lets go!
@heymrguitarman7637 5 күн бұрын
Awesome stuff. I was hoping to see my cramp ridden pathetic self along the way but I came in 3 minutes after you (I was in the 25 which was tough enough)
@CotswoldTrailRunner 5 күн бұрын
Congrats on the finish! Any distance on that coastal path is worthy, well done!
@BenNotley 5 күн бұрын
Sorry to say it Francois but your brothers stole the show 🤣 some cracking commentary, banter and race analysis throughout 🤣👌 Stephen Cousins job is on the line for sure 🤣 Joking aside that was a cracking performance as always mate! Huge kudos bud! 👏😎🤘
@CotswoldTrailRunner 5 күн бұрын
They absolutely did! James it a natural commentator and not too serious! Need to sign him for my next few races! Thanks for the support as always!
@will_hargreaves 3 күн бұрын
Great video. Well done Francois! Have to agree with Mr Notley though - superb commentary from James. If you can’t roast your older brother when he’s doing 100 miler, when can you?
@Eightfathorses 5 күн бұрын
Your brother did such a great job! And of course you for completing the arc in those conditions!
@CotswoldTrailRunner 5 күн бұрын
This time, my brothers were the stars!
@Eightfathorses 5 күн бұрын
@ you all were. They were so proud of you too 💚
@davidparker9075 6 күн бұрын
Great video! Fantastic effort 2nd year on the trot. It was tough out there.
@sailingona 6 күн бұрын
Well done, done 50, good inspiration for 100, i think i saw you guys in Camborne
@TomMorgan1066 6 күн бұрын
Well done great job and great film thank you
@grahammethold 6 күн бұрын
Great effort - gold buckle well earned!
@martinwebb5329 6 күн бұрын
Super film. 🎥
@andrewstorm8240 6 күн бұрын
Did you sleep in the race? End of video race review?
@CotswoldTrailRunner 6 күн бұрын
No sleep needed really, even for those finishing near the 36hr mark. In April I take on the 300km Northern Traverse where sleep will be a factor for sure! End of race review? Sure if there’s demand I have plenty of goods and bads to talk about. Maybe someone will get me on a podcast?
@mijzzzz 6 күн бұрын
epic feat. so pleased you were recovered to participate.
@ianmanners2614 6 күн бұрын
Great effort and great film. Good to meet you at parkrun yesterday!
@doncarlospipely8852 5 күн бұрын
Putting in that performance coming off your injury is fantastic. Congratulations
@CotswoldTrailRunner 5 күн бұрын
@@mijzzzz Me too! Thanks for watching and following my journey! I knew if I wanted to make the start line I'd have to rest the ankle in November and December and hope my base fitness was enough, it was! 😀
@crusherlow4532 6 күн бұрын
Amazing video, well done ❤
@MikeBlackwell-x1l 6 күн бұрын
How much time do you think these years conditions added over last year? Finished in 28 and a bit hours. Swore I wouldn't go back but the temptation of that black buckle, as unlikely as it possibly is, might be too much 😀
@CotswoldTrailRunner 6 күн бұрын
I can tell you exactly as last year in great conditions I completed the 100 in 26.5hrs. I wanted that black buckle but this year’s conditions added just over two hours, so it plays a huge part (along with not having crew at your beck and call).
@MikeBlackwell-x1l 6 күн бұрын
Thanks. Think I'll give it another bash...just need to broach the subject with my long-suffering family 😀. Or just sign up then slip it in to conversation in about August time.😀
@MikeBlackwell-x1l 6 күн бұрын
Great video, by the way. I've enjoyed your other race videos too. Cheers.
@stuartwebster2203 5 күн бұрын
Great video, amazing running, the brothers were great value and my utter respect for going straight back after such a successful year in 2024. I was a couple of hours behind you in 2024, I didn’t have the motivation for this year and after seeing this don’t retreat my decision. Stay strong and healthy.
@CotswoldTrailRunner 5 күн бұрын
@@stuartwebster2203 Thanks for watching and well done for finishing last year! Weather and conditions played a huge part this time round.
@PhysicsExplainedVideos 6 күн бұрын
Lets go bro!!
@debbiemurray1820 6 күн бұрын
Love love love xx
@mcot1556 8 күн бұрын
Muchas gracias por la aclaración este año quería hacerla pero ya estaba cerrada la carrera, el próximo año me gustaría hacerla y si alguien me ayude un poco sería mejor, le invito a España a hacer carreras
@andrewstorm8240 13 күн бұрын
A year later….
@CotswoldTrailRunner 6 күн бұрын
Couldn’t resist! Think I’ll resist 2026…
@stephenelliott-wright3230 16 күн бұрын
Great review, Good luck and enjoy your journey 👌🏻
@decay7376 18 күн бұрын
I’ve added this straight to garmin from the website but dubious to the mileage 🤣 and elevation. Coming out at 5600 something ft which I know is not right 😂
@CotswoldTrailRunner 18 күн бұрын
Yeah that’s why you have to put it through plot a route or Strava first!
@peternewton4509 19 күн бұрын
Another excellent video, I’ve enjoyed all your Arc content, very helpful. Dnf’d last year so back for some redemption this year. I hope your race goes well might see you there.
@CotswoldTrailRunner 18 күн бұрын
Best of luck, make this your year, despite the forecast, you’ve got last years run to take experience from. Say hi if you see me!
@peternewton4509 18 күн бұрын
@ thanks will do! And I think the weather is just going to add to the adventure
@theultratrailbreakdown 19 күн бұрын
Super helpful video. I believe they've just updated the GPX on the Arc site (someone in the Facebook group mentioned a new one added today) and the latest version has all the aid station markers on it already. When you open it in Plot a Route, all the directions are there already. So for the Arc, you can skip that step now, but I will definitely use these tips for future races that upload a basic GPX, thanks. See you on the start line, good luck, hope you have a cracking race!
@CotswoldTrailRunner 19 күн бұрын
Thanks! Yeah I saw v2 released after this video but like you say a lot of GPX race routes don’t have CP added so hopefully still useful video. Thanks for watching!
@tommosal 19 күн бұрын
Thanks for this, really helpful (have subscribed), just going through it now. Can you tell me where you got the aid station postcodes from? Cheers, Tom
@CotswoldTrailRunner 19 күн бұрын
I got the postcodes from last years runners guide, they had all crew and supporter locations in it but removed them this year as it’s run by UTMB now. Hopefully you can see if you pause the video otherwise find me on Facebook and I’ll send them to you 👍
@tommosal 19 күн бұрын
@CotswoldTrailRunner ahh didn't realise they were on your planner. Perfect thanks, good luck for Friday. I'm having to drop back a wave to run with my friend, but still need to adhere to wave 1 time, which isn't ideal. My knee is also not in great shape, so all looking good so far 😂