Badwater Ultramarathon Documentary - Above and Beyond Badwater

Amazing complete story of the Badwater first time experience through the eyes of Akos Konya, Gary Roberts, Anissa Roberts, Karsten Solheim. top ten from this year includes includes Scott Jurek, Charlie Engle, Ferg Hawke, David Goggins, Dean Karnazes, Monique Muhlen, and Stephane Pellisier

[@KP-gq2lw]

I came here because of Goggins!!!!

[@cr7nj114]

Me too! One man challenging the world to consider what’s possible!

[@ClaraLoveslife2]

Me too

[@Jimmy-lx3zp]

Stay hard !

[@khcv631026]

Me to

[@joshtoops8051]

Ditto

[@zdravost]

Good to see David Goggins :-)

[@ryanp758]

RawDeal roger that😀👍

[@endboss6907]

That guys a monster!

[@shiv_ring]

Akos: „We just happened to run at the same pace.“ David: „My goal was to follow him for the first half.“ Haha, well, different intentions.

[@goodoledad]

Love david goggins

[@Sandemask]

The man himself David goggins @29:40🤗

[@lazyboy2404]

Goggins, anyone?

[@rogerc23]

As his book catches on in 2019 I’m guessing this documentary will go from its current 505k views to a couple million.

[@SoundToyzAreUs]

100%

[@nfarabee91]

550k so far

[@kataeschlimann7758]

LazyBoy I saw him!

[@Sourcepowa]

All day my brother !!

[@jchapman9687]

This video reminds me a lot of when my mum was running late for work one morning and left me 10 minutes down the road from school, although I had no support crew I still made it.

[@nosirrahm]

Can you imagine what you could have achieved if you had a crew? Wow.

[@6688ya]

🏃🏃🏃💨🚶👀💪😂😂😂😂😂

[@Thurston86]

Unless that’s how they actually spell it where the person is from then technically “Mom” is the wrong spelling.

[@jp05598]

U stoopit

[@nessiemupfeki]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 best comment ever!!

[@user-qp6vg9ho8u]

David Goggins is a BEAST!!!! So cool seeing him run here

[@mtbboi9495]

PASCOE BREWER what time is he at

[@tristangthe1]

Obi Wan Akos is a beast too

[@SoundToyzAreUs]

Roger That!

[@odin8010]

Mtb Boi 29:40

[@nathanararal446]

Who’s going to carry the boats and the logs

[@sisSonders]

I love this old guy in the documentory. He has a good spirit about him.

[@strewf]

What does a person have to do to get any respect in this world. Old guy? Karsten Solheim? 7 years after this video was made he ran the first 72 miles of this race.

[@marcmoribella2177]

strewf Karsten Solheim of the Ping Golf Equipment Company. This guy is a great story.

[@macspud28]

marc moribella No not the same man, though I'd say that they'd both have interesting stories.

[@nelsonmandellastella]

+macspud28 He is actually the son of the Karsten Solheim that created PING

[@macspud28]

Oh, sorry, I hadn't realised that he is Karsten Solheim son, I knew that Karsten Solheim had died so knew it wasn't him. I didn't know he shared his name with his son. I stand corrected.

[@joginderkumar-xo7kr]

I watched this video when i was 23 now i am watching again now i am almost 28 . My life change a lot in these years . I have a good feeling when i am watching . Love akos and his crew

[@armtv]

This is for all of the people watching this bitching about the 'camera' man. Listen, this was our story. Our lives...my brother and his accomplishments. He Loves the yelling and the support. "He" loves it...not you... If I was filming for "you" and you said shut up...guess what? I would shut up. But I wasn't I was filming and supporting him...my brother 'akos'...so if you choose to watch this and enjoy the story for how it happened...the just accept the noisy brother slash camera man and shut up about it. okay...hmmmm kay... It is what it is!!!

[@armtv]

then just accept the the noisy camera man as it is..can't change it now and it doesn't change the story and amazing brother that is Akos Konya!! so chilllax...and enjoy!!

[@guilhermegmatta]

The camera man is so funny!! It really worked for Akos. Nice job, man. Great video and awesome history!

[@sideridely]

Unbelievable the extremes the human body can endure, im just starting to train for army, and thats not even 1% of what these guys can run!!! Really is an inspiration

[@willywallacehostel7531]

"If I was filming for "you" and you said shut up...guess what? I would shut up. But I wasn't I was filming and supporting him..." well said, full stop.

[@YouthOnlyZone]

Love the camera man, great mental support and it clearly worked for Akos, so those who were not happy about it have simply no idea about mental aspect of this race. If I was an ultra, I would love to have someone like him by my side. I just hope that those unhappy viewers are feeling really stupid right now. Cheers for the story, top class.

[@gantz0949]

The seal David goggins is in this race

[@vToneehh]

Tony J Hernandez Love it when I see him

[@johnmartino4750]

if i ever run this race, i want the old dude in my corner!

[@TheSeventhvoice]

The old man is the guru

[@youryoutube8164]

Goggins lurkin!

[@armtv]

Akos has been rehabbing an injury in his hamstring area for the last few years that has kept him from doing anything substantially long. He is currently living in Hungary for the school year and works in the us for the summer. (he is here now) He is an awesome dude, one of a kind person, truly great guy worth knowing. It was an honor to be a part of his crew the three years we did it. I have never submitted it..not sure how to go about that. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch.

[@oscardelmontay]

Thank you so much for capturing and documenting this event. It’s amazing to watch 👏🏻

[@jp05598]

Any update?!

[@yoso585]

Great run, crew, and film!

[@jchapman1964]

Wow some people have too much time on their hands... bitching at the people making this video? the team supporting this amazing human being? chill out... Good work I say... What a film.. What a story... What a person... Loved every minute of it... inspirational....

[@acrididi]

Jonathan Chapman "loved every minute of it", me too! Amazing video!

[@CRCfail]

How ironic you say some people have too much time, when there's idiots doing this race with even more time to waste.

[@jorbo7116]

@@CRCfail Its a live time story that all those people will never forget, live is about making memories.

[@johnballattorney]

This was a great documentary. Thanks for sharing. Forget the folks complaining about the camera man. He was excited. He was in the moment. He was proud of his friend.

[@brianhapeman9262]

If you don't like the commentary, don't watch the video again. Personally, I watch this video several times a year to be inspired by Akos and his amazing achievement. I run ultras (at a very average pace, e.g. slowly) and ANY encouragement you get during the race from crew or spectators is greatly appreciated.

[@johnflores5703]

WOW- An amazing documentary! I wasn't even in the mood, but the rawness of the film and experience kept my attention. The camera guy isn't for everyone but some people express their love differently!

[@willporsha]

Carson was an AWESOME addition to the crew. Without him, it would not have been the same. His assessments and semi-narration helped facilitate this whole "project". And the female crew member was super awesome as well! She knew exactly what to do to take care of Akos. Of course, we all know that Akos is as tough as they come. Amazing.

[@prational]

This is the real deal! It is a testament as to what the human body is capable of doing. I am a big fan of the Badwater race and do not understand why there is not more media coverage of it. The people that run this race are the true ultra-athletes of the world in my opinion.I camped out at Furnace Creek last month so I could get up at 4:00 and bike out to Badwater to watch the 6:00 AM wave start. It was so exciting! What is Akos doing these days? Tell him that he is my hero as well.

[@theres1500]

This is one of the best running documentaries out there. I found the cameraman hilarious and thought Akos is lucky to have a friend like him.

[@danielwaters8012]

Much better finish than game of thrones.

[@ThorsteinnSverrisson]

One of my favorite running documentaries. I seem to be the only one who didn't come here because of Goggins and I'm OK with that. Akos Konya is a beast...

[@heymelyo]

This documentary inspired me to start running. Somehow stumbled upon it when it was uploaded in 2013 and ran my first marathon in 2014. Ran two more and one ultra since then. The ultimate underdog story. Ignore all the negativity regarding the videographer. This documentary is organic gold; it's like the videographer finds out how talented his friend is at the same time the viewer does. Fantastic film.

[@AnomalousAppendages]

Wasn't planning on watching past 15 mins, but I ended up watching the whole thing. Fascinating. For me the cheering of his relatives makes this video even more exciting, as you can feel what they're going through, and how proud they are of their brother. Thank you for sharing this experience.

[@HardlineFeminists]

Technically they aren't his family, adopted family maybe, but not blood or by marriage family. They all met thru connections established at the Oceanside CrossFit gym, only in that respect are they are like family.

[@FreddyFruchtman]

i thought the camera man was his brother?

[@TheJavaFrog]

Who can forget that enthusiastic voice? That's the guy in the "Killing the fat man" videos on crossfit.com, my BRUTHA. Love that guy! And Akos, you the man!

[@shredsimpson]

26:24 "Go Goggins" You can see him in the grey singlet too

[@mnjonjo]

What an unselfish, supportive and simply amazing group of people. The compassion and goodness of Karsten just shines through. And Akos, just wow! What an inspiration!

[@edwheelhouse7935]

Brilliant, I really enjoyed this. Can't believe people are whining about the camera guy, he wasn't a pro film crew. Talk about missing the point... Thanks very much for sharing it guys!

[@FreddyFruchtman]

Scott Jurek talked about Akos Konya in his book Eat & Run.

[@ChivasBarcelonaMex]

Goggins talked about both Jurek and Akos in his book Can't Hurt Me

[@chrisbcpack]

loved how raw this was....mad props to literally anyone who can compete in such an extreme race as this

[@RyokanDaigu]

I think the cameraman did an awesome job, both visually and in terms of motivating. I totally disagree with the rude comments below. Way to go, Akos and the crew!!!

[@strewf]

I don't know what motivates Akos, but, at the end of an ultra, that crap is the last thing you want.

[@Dannyhorgan81]

Life is about overcoming obstacles. This morning I tried to text a girl but realized I didn't have the exact emoticon to convey my emotions. Then I opened up my packet of Pop Tarts and realized one had been partially broken. Yet I still went on with my day, undeterred by the obstacles put in front of me. I think my plight is comparable to the struggle of Akos Konya in this video.

[@jchapman9687]

+Danny Horgan Well said. My toaster popped before the toast was done properly, then I almost put on one of my socks inside out... then I stopped and thought of the kids in Africa and was glad in knowing they don't have to struggle with these daily obstacles we have faced and overcome with the same determination as Akos.

[@mr.berimbolo827]

@@jchapman9687 LMAO hope you guys maintained the same level of humor yall got after 3 years

[@TheNaturalCause]

You're an absolute beast, dude.

[@johnsmith-js3sd]

I just looked at the results page of this race and he finished 2nd on 3 occasions, 06 07 and 08.. by minutes as well.. Devastating, but what an absolute machine... inspiration Akos! well done

[@Lee18902000]

I can't believe I finished the whole documentary! Akos rocks!!!!!

[@Rayven_cat]

Love how he keeps going. Especially this moment: 1:39:01 - just pure agony!

[@paulofrancisco6081]

Goggins is the reason why I am watching this videos. anyone else?

[@jonrea138]

So inspiring. I smiled, laughed and cried. Akos was a true warrior and proved we can all run if we are truly passionate about the sport. The camera man was hilarious. I loved the no filter and his friendship with Akos is gold. The girl surprised me with her supportive mentality and I would guess would be been behind Akos if he decided to run across the entire U.S. The late crew pick up was truly a blessing. He was like an angel with his wisdom and inspiration. It would be amazing to see you guys crew him in his 70s. Thank you all for sharing.

[@spitfire841]

Due to some complications carson applied for badwater 7 years after this video at the age of 76. Unfortunately he did not finish the race, still he ran 72 miles which is great considering his age

[@aum3910]

Couldn't have said it any better

[@bradturner3514]

I laughed seeing Goggins at the start so serious looking. Typical Goggins.

[@TheNaturalCause]

WHO IS GONNA CARRY THE FUCKING BOAT? AND THE LOGS?

[@mpbyns2]

Good job on the part of the camera man for the raw footage, mini interviews, and encouragement. My fave is the girl on the crew. ..she's focused and caring at the same time. The older gentleman gives great insight to what is going on. Thank you for filming and may I ask what Akos is doing these days? Is he still ultra running?

[@armtv]

Marisa Pinto Thank you! Akos has been taking it easy for a while trying to come back from an injury but he loves running still and dying to get back at it. He is currently teaching physical education in Hungary.

[@nihkoh]

@@armtv I start to run with this story. Awesome , really awesome! Incredible performance 16 years later ! Thanks to you, thanks to Akos! How he doing today? Nicolas

[@Otiz71]

humble Arkos and his crew made me emotional; his victory is a pleasure...

[@wangpuaaboh2909]

David Goggins,Akos...my men!

[@strewf]

Two things about the race competition: Jurek had a pacer (a running companion), which is a massive psychological and tactical advantage, and he also knew what he had to do to win from four hours out.

[@annapotts980]

I like how at the end Jerek try’s to downplay Akos amazing accomplishment by commenting “ 6am and 8am isn’t as hot” not very cool 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@endurodadclint5377]

Anna potts but completely true

[@willdallas53]

Anna potts you mean the exact same comment about the 6am start that their own team made an hour earlier in the film?

[@HardlineFeminists]

This was the single most impressive documentary film I've seen in a long time, and I basically only watch documentaries. This is "Rocky" for the sport of ultra running, a real-world underdog story that should be viewed by every runner. This documentary is better than 90% of all documentaries on Netflix, why not put this monumental film on Netflix and generate some well deserved revenue? I was quite surprised not to find it there. =)

[@MikeSmith-rd9fi]

HardlineFeminists agree

[@Sreht]

HardlineFeminists have you watched the Barkley marathons?

[@HardlineFeminists]

Asher H No, I've never heard of it? What's a good video to see about it?

[@Sreht]

***** If you still have Netflix, there is an incredibly well done documentary over it on there called the Barkley Marathons: the race that eats its young. I really recommend watching it if you can.

[@user-qp6vg9ho8u]

Couldn’t agree more! Yes Barkley Marathons is another great ultra documentary !!

[@rna3xhelix]

That was so go and so raw. You can’t make a film with this level of honesty once you get some wins under your belt. Authentic and pure. Love it.

[@nickdengler2985]

Loved seeing Goggins in there

[@shantanubedekar9217]

this is very inspiring. I took up running after watching this documentary and it has changed my life. Koszonom Akos (by the way I love Kesckemet, it is one of my favorite cities in Hungary)! and thanks a lot to cameraman. You irritated with your over enthusiasm a few times, but it is your way of expressing things and I respect that. Anissa and Karsten were great too. I generally hate the word 'God' but when Karsten said it, I did not feel the usual anger :) Rawness of this docu makes it even more compelling.

[@DannyRivastv]

Hey this video was 2:03:30 and i enjoy every second of it, it was amazing very emotional

[@frogged100]

Great documentary guys!! I really enjoyed it and have watched it a couple of times. Thanks so much for sharing Gary!

[@jamesbadham9665]

Saw this and thought, 2 hours, what? Then saw this guy no one knows going out to a big lead and thought, well, surely he DNF'd, and then he almost beat Scott Jurek. What a great story. I like the lo-tech production, the simple honesty of it, the three-person crew, the old guy, Carson, they picked up as a crew member, always with the simple, understated truth and vigilant to his task, and getting choked up upon realizing their success. Inspiring.

[@ameeliaghareeb]

Thank you for documenting this. Ignore all the negativity....You, yes you...the CREW, all the crew, did a great job as well. This is truly a team sport and anyone who has actually ran anywhere near this distance will concur. Amazing!!!

[@ineedafreakinguser]

That was a great performance from Akos and many thanks for letting us see it through your eyes. I can understand how excited you were, cheering for him. Great job !

[@tylerm608]

I’m proud of these people who run this bad water marathon...

[@armtv]

thanks! I hope it came through in the video but akos is my hero and I, to this day, praise the kind of man he is... he is family and loved like a brother. He is the most honorable person I know on this planet. soo everyone must know!! I know who did the work. heck I felt blessed I didn't have to go the three days! that energy would not have persisted for sure..we would have passed out. in retrospect not sure what we would have done had he had a longer race, we had no back up crew members.

[@MrDavidPartida]

One of the most beautiful and inspirational videos I've ever seen on KZbin. Thank you for making this video and for sharing it with us. Much love, David P. (SF, CA)

[@jimdaw86]

That was incredible to watch, from start to finish it became more and more emotional of a story. Thank you for sharing!!

[@pogiewogie]

what! the narrator is amazing! he tells the whole story. ive watched this video so many times and whenever i'm training for my half marathons and marathons i watch this. so inspirational!!!

[@MsKorynutza]

I don't usually comment, but this video is amazing! So much strenght and discipline in the runner and so much love and care in the crew! Well done, big inspiration for anyone watching 🙌

[@garys6507]

This is the second time I watched this being a former runner and my Dad being from Hungary. Fantastic job you could not have ‘cast’ this any better. Each individual was different and added to the story immensely. The organic nature of it made it so suspenseful. Great job!

[@stevejm9942]

Wow! What an amazing achievement by Akos. And what a truly humble guy and true sportsman. This is a great video and deserves to be shown on TV. Thank you Akos, Anissa, Gary and Karsten you are a great team.

[@thorruns3966]

One of the most underrated running docs here on KZbin. Still my favorite as it makes up for lower production quality with an authentic and personal approach.

[@armtv]

Great comment...thank you

[@LukeWicker]

This is one of the best documentaries on the Internet - doesn't matter if you're a runner or not. Thanks for putting this online, it's inspiring.

[@mrlolalot531]

Thanks a lot for sharing! Better than any Hollywood movie.

[@MortimerDuke83]

Emanuel Tammelin you obviously haven't seen Waterworld

[@ShaunKjar]

This is the best movie I have seen by far this year. I loved all of it. The crew was incredible. Akos defied all odds. He is a champion in my book. Wow! I just love it!

[@mading25]

When I watch somwething that amazing, I can't believe some people can dislike such an amazing story. Man, seriously, I was stressed until the end, like in a movie. I was emotional just watching it so imagine the crew...

[@aum3910]

This is the BEST ultra doco I've seen. It provides intimate insights into the behind the scenes. Akos and his crew are legends!

[@88andyb88]

Very emotional. A must watch for any would-be Ultra runner. Akos Konya is now a name firmly etched in my mind - truly inspirational. Well done team.

[@bunsolo]

This was incredible to watch. Amazing to have such an intimate view of the journey of Akos & crew. Thanks for sharing!

[@briannahisme]

Congratulations Akos! And congratulations to your crew. What an amazing race!

[@pahhaw4251]

this is really wonderful! thanks for taking the time to put this together to cover this great effort!! congratulations Akos and your crew!

[@sinlokemp]

Thanks for the video. Enjoy every bit of it! A true example of team spirit & human spirit!

[@VincentMckoy]

Not what I was expecting! But thoroughly enjoyed the journey!!! Well done ALL involved!!!

[@seanmark90]

What a total inspiration aka, I watched this film 3 times in the last 2 years ,never get boring ,what a great piece of film making .sean turley telford uk.

[@Ace_Angelo]

Very inspiring, i cant imagine running over 100 miles in a steaming desert. Then again, back when i started running two years ago, the thought of running a 10k was mind boggling to me, yet now im running marathons. Obstacles that seem daunting at first can become doable after lots of hard work, i saw that in Akos as he strived and sailed through the scorching hot road doing what he loves. While i dont think ill be ultrarunning, this definitely motivated me to keep running and qualify for Boston someday. Thanks for this

[@AmericanCarioca]

Thank you so much for sharing this. It was a beautifully edited film that had me on the edge of my seat rooting for Akos from the beginning to the end. I loved the team's love and emotional support, not to mention sheer enthusiasm. It was an inspiring video on many levels.

[@zackeriah87]

Absolutely OUTSTANDING... What a wonderful athlete.

[@Umuliuz]

This is the best reality televison ever :p. Truly impressive. The camera man...listen: This is true passion. Great to watch!

[@richard_price]

Awesome film!! I have followed this event for a number of year but it is great to see a long independent film on just one runner, and an amazing story. Thanks

[@rhae-christieshaw7319]

This was awesome. thanks so much for sharing…. Congrats Akos.

[@mats271979]

fantastic film, truly inspiring!

[@Splashblaylock]

Congratulations Akos & crew, really enjoyed this documentary!!!

[@FrankTBird1]

Thanks for posting this. Absolutely inspiring 💙🙏

[@4erodynamic]

Amazing story & effort! Thanks for posting it.

[@ironwillauthor114]

Starting the new year off right by watching this inspirational masterpiece.

[@joytu817]

What a great journey.....truly inspiring !!! I liked the energy of the crew, awesome !! Great job, thanks for sharing the experience with us.

[@Widemouth1832]

David Goggins brought me here. Amazed at watching people torture themselves to show themselves what they can do.

[@jizzbombjay]

Watched this a few years ago and since badwater is on again I decided to give it another watch, love it dude awesome movie

[@nesirky]

Great video - real raw emotion

[@vToneehh]

Nobody say anything about the cameraman, he was kind enough to show us this footage guys!

[@caterinasnyder8205]

Really fun personal documentary, as a fellow vegan runner I was a bit torn between Scott and Akos especially since Akos is so humble and affable. Very inspiring!

[@richardbennett80]

Awesome video! Amazing accomplishment! Thanks for sharing.

[@colinh.3098]

Great documentary!!! Congratulations to Akos and the whole team!!

[@redgar6467]

Amazing feat and amazing video footage. Thank you for sharing it. BADWATER!

[@joeazhomes]

Amazing video. Thank you for sharing. What an inspiration!

[@Muehlefenzl]

thanks for this amazing documentary! I cheered right along with you at the end and hooted and hollered. Akos is so humble and and inspiring. Started running myself a few months ago.. did 5k working up to 10k. when the going gets tough I remember Akos and his crew and the cheers...keeps me going. You guys rock! Aaakoss!!!! for sure!

[@169dunc]

Amazing man, amazing team. Enjoyed this so much I've watched it twice!!!!!

[@vinnygug6148]

Fantastic documentary!! The raw footage makes it feel like your there. Akos and his team are all champs!

[@michaelshea9769]

Love this documentary! It is well edited and the raw footage, without music or a narrator explaining everything to us, is refreshing. At first when I watched this, I thought the camera man took over too much of Akos's journey.. but really, he was cheering for his friend the way he knew how to! If the crew had an issue with it, especially being around each other for over 24 hours, I'm sure they'd tell him to be quiet.. especially Akos himself; who trained his ass off and having ultra focus he'd cut anybody off from disrupting his race. Awesome stuff!

[@numberjonny5alive]

Incredible documentary, incredibly motivating and moving.... what an achievement! Well done to all of you.

[@ChristianBjork]

I'm just 11 or 12 minutes into this, so can't say much about the narrator, but I for one would like to thank you so much for making this documentary narrating Akos' journey and step by step experience in a race that most of us will never be able to participate in. Thank you! :) Very interesting.

[@jimtomstimpson1477]

This was amazing! I almost cried at the end. He is the Rocky of running, the every man, hope! I was blessed by the credit the support crew member gave to God too. God truly blessed you all to be a part of this experience. I know you were all so proud! I'm going to run now.

[@markus213]

Wow this is amazing! Truly inspiring!