Average Runner Takes on a 255km Desert Ultra (…and caught Covid…!)

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Thank you for watching. Don't worry... I'll still be posting videos here. I just need a break from the big events for a bit. I mean. it though... if you have a race coming up that you would like to document and dates work for us both, I would love to come and film it.

[@brendaj7037]

The marathon de sable has been a dream of mine! I stopped ultra running after struggling with addiction and I just ran my first ultra since recovering. I won and broke the course record at a very small race. I’m going to test my legs at a race with more competition next. Thanks for the inspiring videos! Next year I’m going for the Midwest super slam.

[@HamishGray]

Could tell you were a squaddie after the first couple sentences lol tremendous effort and what a film! It's works of art like this that inspire me to go the extra mile and make memories of my own. As you said it's the journey and the moment that makes it all worth it.

[@Thoron90]

You know what? Through the first three days when I was few steps ahead of behind you I was telling myself "okay, I'm near Craig and Lee, these guys are really strong so I must be doing quite well". And I had no serious problems. You are a legend man, I can't imagine pushing this far feeling so miserably. And this documentary is the greatest way to relive this race again, it's definitely not the last time I watched it. Enjoy the new chapter! May it be as exciting as the one you're closing. :) Greg

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

GREG!!! You did really well out there mate. Looked strong every day 💪 thanks for the kind words and good luck with any of your future races.

[@Thetrailmajor]

Great watch as always Royal, I’ve finally got over the horrors of troop phys to the point I’ve signed up for a couple of ultras this year one being the lap up in the Lake District, just convinced myself it’ll be like mountain training but actually enjoyable and in the warmer weather haha have a great 2023 whatever you find yourself doing PMPT 👍

[@michaelcultra4496]

Amazing effort! Nothing wrong with wanting to go out on your shield!. All the best for your future projects.

[@tonysheridan4142]

Loved this mate! Been an honour to have shared moments with you and to now call you a friend x

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Cheers Tony lad. Like wise 💪

[@lovemyimages]

Brilliant film Craig. Thanks for sharing your dark moments.

[@hunterdelta7]

Im genuinly stoked that your both sharing and proud of your failure, its somthing you should be proud of - power to you my man, the real win is and always will be just getting outside.

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Thanks Hunter 🙏

[@jimbrace5102]

Great video, Craig . Good luck with your new challenges, and I might see you around Shropshire with a crazy dog doing canicross soon.😃🐕

[@Q8Patriot]

Very well documented video , thanks alot for all the efforts in making it 😅

[@markg99]

I've no idea how you continued for as long as you did. You never fail to impress and inspire, Craig. I can't imagine many, if any, other people continuing in those circumstances, with the illness, to get so far. Glad you made the decision when you did and made it out of there ok after an amazing experience. All the best for the future mate 👍🏻

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Thanks Mark. It was grim but glad I played it safe.

[@realwilsoncabral]

Great video man, hats off to you!

[@philliptunney3152]

Great film Craig - really brought back some memories of the race - looking forward to future films from you

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Thank Phil 💪

[@SeeChadRun]

Incredible story! I admire your honesty and candidness. I'm looking forward to your future videos and films! Can't wait!

[@drbleachers]

I just want to thank you for sharing your story and all the time and care you put into each of your videos. By far the best-made videos of all the running channels. I am very grateful to have found your channel and appreciate the motivation through realness and rawness.

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Wow thanks George. Your message means a lot to me. Good luck with your own running mate. Thanks again.

[@workwithwalter]

Brillant! Thank you Craig for some great motivation to Running at the highest level. On the other issues, I have learned that once you switch from thinking in goals to thinking in missions, or habits, you can come closer recognising a calling. However, you did inspire me to get into more running ;)

[@audgester]

Congratulations on your new beginning! Get some well deserved rest and head straight on into your passion for filmmaking! Best of luck in all you do and I can't wait to see!

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Thanks 🙏

[@Ultrarunningamber]

No matter how this turned out you are amazing. You tell an amazing story. So sorry about your illness but you got to see how the finish ended. You got to see both sides. Congrats on another amazing story you have told.

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Thanks Amber 🙏

[@shadow74uk]

Brilliant video, really enjoyed it. Loved seeing someone else's viewpoint of the race. I saw you at the end of Day 4, and you looked , and I think felt, the opposite of what I was feeling. I felt the strongest I had all week and the thought that this was the start of my ultra journey had begun. You said that you were done with running, and even though you looked awful, there was a happiness (?) about you as you said it. It was a pleasure meeting you, learning from you, and seeing you help others 😊

[@jacktunney94]

Amazing to watch, and loved your personal reflections. Proud to have shared some of those special moments

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Likewise Jack. Thanks for watching and best of luck in the future mate.

[@carl-El14418]

Amazing story and I cannot wait to be part of and to experience the next chapter! :) Well done bro.

[@Jan.harvey]

Cheers to capturing more moments and time with your family.

[@keithdouglas9848]

Awesome video.well fone craig from 🇮🇪🇮🇪👍. New sub..

[@mikestuart9890]

Well done Craig, you’re a proper inspiration. I’m looking forward to the next content

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Thanks Mike.

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

Thanks for sharing great job, being a role model for all. Even those you’ll never meet. You set an example of how we all can endure and carry on….🤙🏽

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

WOW!!! What a greta comment. Thank you.

[@driftingintoretirement]

Outstanding video, you made the right call.

[@benpember5117]

Well done Craig, awesome effort. All the best for the future

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Thanks Ben 🙏

[@sharonp.6505]

As much as I admire your grit and determination, I can't help but feel disappointed in your irresponsibility of exposing your mates to your illness. You admitted that you knew you were coming on sick. Why did you take the chance of passing your illness to your friends (which you did). If one of my friends knowingly exposed me to covid or flu I would question their priorities and our friendship. This event was undoubtedly as important to them as it was for you.

[@RunFamRun]

Fantastic vid and incredible effort! :)

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Thanks Matt. Or Laura??? Or is it the lads? 😂😂

[@brydekirkbrewer]

Awesome mate, I love the fact that you have put yourself out there to challenge yourself. I've taken the leap this year, and I've put myself in for my first ultra, the WHW Challenge. Hopefully, my stubbornness will get me through.

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Thanks and good look with it. It takes also rats and stubbornness is definitely a great trait to have in ultrarunning 👍

[@karlsimms7243]

What an absolute legend. Loved every single minute of this film and learnt so much. I’m just starting out on my ultra running adventure but there was points in the film that l could relate too. I wish you all the very best for your next venture and cannot wait to watch it. I shouldn’t laugh but you got me on my f###ing leg! 🤣🤣🤣🤙

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Ha ha cheers Karl. It was like they stuck a frikkin scaffolding pole in my leg 😂 - Thanks for watching as always mate.

[@karlsimms7243]

@@CraigWilliamsUltra you are a legend. And if l had 1/4 of your mindset l know l would smash challenges!! Stay safe and enjoy what ever next is on the cards. 👌

[@oliviakeating275]

You could have been heartbroken with all the illness and hurdles you had to face but instead you turned it into something so positive and found a new passion to follow. Wish you all the best with your new adventures in filming you’ll be Grand 😉

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Thank Olivia and it was great to meet and spend time with you. It’ll all be GRAND 😂😂

[@garywhitworth3603]

You didn't finish this race Craig but you have finished your own race. Per Mare Per Terram.

[@leequinn5915]

What a ride bros 👏 thanks for the memories! Excited to see whats next.

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Cheers Lee 🙏 seriously… I’ll never forget your face on that last day 😂😂👍

[@leequinn5915]

😂😂😂 deep deep soul searching

[@cherisnipes7817]

I don’t love running either, yet here I am. :)

[@DanRuns]

Loved this! What an experience

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Thanks Dan. Not the finish I wanted but my goal was to have a great experience e and make a film about it. Hope you and the family have a great Christmas bud 🙏

[@carl-El14418]

An amazing effort by an absolute warrior! How many people could/would do that?

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Thanks bro x

[@MarathonMadeGalatians5-22]

well done craig.

[@alexweinstein9798]

Awesome story! Could use your advice on having run with the flu. Did you recover any differently in the days/weeks after your race compared to other races? Did you have any concerns that germs from the flu could infect your lungs? Great job again!

[@CraigWilliamsUltra]

Hi Alex. Yes it has affected me. I’m having blood tests now as there seems to be some kind of under lying health issue. Maybe long Covid or something. My aim is to get healthy and fit again now. I get the blood results next week so we’ll see what comes back. Thanks for your comment Alex.

[@hmm_los]

Hey Craig, recently came across your videos (quitting coffee). Well done on this run! I wanted to ask, are you still caffeine free and off coffee?

[@KristopherWilliams_tahmson]

Running my first ultra tomorrow and I just came down with the flu Here goes nothing

[@NukaColaCaps]

You back on the bean, Craig? (caffeine)