Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The Last Man Standing

[@endcensorship874]

I'm not a runner, I'm a cyclist, but I find Ultra Running very fascinating. The sport is probably the most egalitarian of all sports in the men and women can compete so evenly, the young and older racers are the same. It is all about mental toughness, and I find that so beautiful to watch. I also now consider Courtney Dauwalter one of the greatest and most intriguing athletes I have seen. She is amazing.

[@IRun4Ultra]

She's definitely intriguing 😊 for sure.

[@SteelTownRunner]

Worth noting a couple of points. Early in the video a runner mentions the challenge of the road loop. The course was designed to even the playing field between road and trail runners. Pure road runners find the trail equally difficult. Also, the importance of previous multiday running experience cannot be stressed enough to achieve success at this race. Johan has gone crewless (and aidless) at multiple 300 mile races, and has completed 550 miles in six days. Fabulous brainchild of a race by Laz.

[@IRun4Ultra]

SteelTownRunner Thank you kindly 🎥

[@restorationconcrete]

Courtney is my hero. She and all the rest are simply amazing. I’m wrecked after staying up 24 hours. 67? It’s just not in my mental capacity to grasp! Props to every runner.

[@bharanidharan2587]

badass courtney

[@paulencarnacion]

What a wonderful film, Linda - congrats to you and Juan Abdo for capturing this story so beautifully. Good to see friends Guillaume and Maggie featured prominently here too.

[@IRun4Ultra]

Paul Encarnación We are glad you like! 🌸

[@ruminmusic]

I have utmost respect for ultra runners as they are testing and pushing the boundaries of mental and physical thresholds of their bodies. Running a marathon itself is a challenge, running for days is mindboggling

[@jegheterjonny]

I come back to this video now and then because its one of the most beautiful videos.

[@IRun4Ultra]

JONNYASPEN thank you 🙏

[@jegheterjonny]

@@IRun4Ultra Is there a good movie from the 2019 race?

[@andidunn9867]

Wow! Have heard so much of this race recently and was so pleased to see a movie had been made. And what a beautiful, wonderful, awesome movie it is - thank you!

[@IRun4Ultra]

Andi Dunn no thank you, glad you like 🙂✊🏻

[@JamesScottGuitar]

Good Lord!!! I’ve only just recently heard about this. This is incredible.

[@IRun4Ultra]

JamesScottGuitar Thank you much 😊

[@nilsp9426]

Staying awake for this long is already tough...

[@StIsidoresFarm]

Really terrific film - great work. Thank you for making and uploading it. Was just telling my students about the race as it was happening - they were in disbelief. It will be a lot fun to show this to them!

[@IRun4Ultra]

St. Isidore's Farm thank you glad can be use for educational purposes.

[@gtc262]

Very understated & beautifully shot doc.

[@adamdavis7038]

I can't remember any movie of any kind that moved me so much. Incredible. Thank you!

[@IRun4Ultra]

Adam Davis glad you like 🙂

[@JayJay-wg5ex]

Very beautiful video

[@marciasoto7688]

this video just made my day!! it literally took me back to this amazing race!!!

[@IRun4Ultra]

marcia soto Thank you for your commitment 🌹

[@midgicegg874]

Awesome. What an interesting concept for a race. Congratulations to all the runners for having the courage to take on this challenge. Courtney was impressive as usual...she is one of my all time favourite athletes.

[@IRun4Ultra]

midgic egg that races is amazing 😉

[@nikkiniemeyer4931]

How inspiring! Thank you for giving us a beautiful glimpse into this crazy and amazing race.

[@IRun4Ultra]

Nikki Niemeyer glad you like 😊

[@danielgallo5495]

This is the type of things that makes me wonder if I have what it takes to be shoulder to shoulder wiht this athletes. Maybe not, what "IF""!!! Linda, thank you so much for your continue ability to capture what very few people can through the camera, words, etc.

[@IRun4Ultra]

Daniel Gallo Thank you for your kind comments 🌸 will see you on the trails.

[@brandonwhistler6874]

Amazing video thanks for sharing the experience!

[@IRun4Ultra]

Brandon Whistler thank you 😊

[@AKtrailrunner]

Amazing film, so fun to watch! Thank you so much for this Linda!

[@IRun4Ultra]

AKtrailrunner welcome 🙏

[@johanlarsson7375]

Superb movie! A fantastic race, and amazing runners!

[@IRun4Ultra]

Johan Larsson Thank you 😊

[@FullyAlivePodcast]

Simply and unmistakably remarkable men & women and event! Bravo!

[@IRun4Ultra]

Andy Farina so true! 🙂

[@DH-lx8iu]

What a great video/film. Thank you so much.

[@IRun4Ultra]

D H welcome 🙏

[@jennatulls0420]

Incredible work to all the athletes and support and Laz of course! Well done Linda on capturing a story here.

[@IRun4Ultra]

Elaine Badejo Thank you kindly.

[@darelldarell2058]

tear of JoY...amazing film....congrats to a great job!!!

[@IRun4Ultra]

darell darell Thank You 😊

[@Gekko186]

Great race. Fantastic film. Good work! 👍🏼

[@IRun4Ultra]

Anders Magnusson Thank you 😊

[@GeoffreyChisnall]

wow, beautiful film!

[@IRun4Ultra]

Geoffrey Chisnall Thank you 😊

[@johnwitt586]

So awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@IRun4Ultra]

thank you John!

[@martinstrom1559]

Amazing video! Thanks!

[@IRun4Ultra]

Martin Ström Thank you 😊

[@SandraMartinez-qx6hc]

Just beautiful!

[@IRun4Ultra]

Sandra Martinez thank you 😊

[@vrasmaslucian1915]

Amazing...

[@sundarielizabethkraft7288]

Beautifully done, Linda. Thanks so much for creating this movie. A couple (very) small things. When Laz is giving the opening pep talk, he says "trail etiquette" (not "adequate"), and "clothesline" (not "close line").

[@IRun4Ultra]

Sundari Kraft you are welcome 🙏

[@5150time]

That was epic

[@barmyneddy1789]

I read a book titled “The Long Walk” many years ago. A fun and interesting read

[@Dreambogirl]

By the Polish? One of my favorite books!

[@CjayeMedia]

Such a great video and a very cool race.

[@IRun4Ultra]

Cjaye Media Thank you for watching 🌸

[@jcraft3]

The guy smoking a cig 😂

[@travisfinucane]

Are runners allowed to leave early on a loop to gift themselves a longer break before the next? Conversely, run a loop fast, and start late on the second loop to give a longer gap between loops?

[@NathanHeaver]

No everyone starts loop together but can arrive earlier for more of a rest.

[@deanwatt]

The mind always gives up before the body!

[@barefootalex]

"the Kelly Agnew rule" lmao 😜

[@IRun4Ultra]

BarefootAlex I still trying to figure that one out 🤣

[@yogibear6363]

@@IRun4Ultra www.marathoninvestigation.com/2018/01/disqualifications-allegations-regarding-ultra-runner-kelly-agnew.html

[@vipinkanoujiya9582]

I love it

[@TRSWOODWORKING]

Great video Linda. #Impressed

[@IRun4Ultra]

Todd Short Thanks 🙏

[@stacypervis]

Courtney is a badass. Love seeing her compete

[@Diegozijnyoutube]

Why the hell does this only have 100k views? i'm only a beginning runner because of a divorce to clear my head and slowly fell in love with the sport, since i do it for mental/head clearing and to be fit for my kids i have no end-game like a half marathon of a full, my mind and will goes further than that, just injured myself in the last week of april #corona. Doing to much with to little of a buildup and possibly runner's knee. My goal for now is to run the 'dodentocht 2021' in Belgium, it's a 100km walk/run. I hope to be able to work up to it with my off-schedule of 1 week no kids / 1 week kids, oldest came 4 yesterday so they can't really accompagnie me on runs for now and the corona ensures they can't go to my brother aswell. Anyway just a little heart release to say thank you for this short film and a new subscriber !

[@IRun4Ultra]

Diëgo D. Glad you like 😀

[@JulieGayheart]

Excellent!!!

[@IRun4Ultra]

Julie Gayheart 🌸🙏

[@jegheterjonny]

Wonderful.

[@IRun4Ultra]

Thank you 🙏

[@JEKYLLHYDE123]

Awesome event, just to compete would be such an honour

[@IRun4Ultra]

JEKYLLHYDE123 ye!

[@TexasCountryLiving]

Great film, Linda. Any plans to document the Barkley Marathons?

[@IRun4Ultra]

TexasCountryLiving yes we are bringing a big crew. 🙂

[@RRP3168]

Courtney is just amazing!

[@IRun4Ultra]

RRP3168 agreed!

[@samholder196]

i want her to get it next year. she's one in a million

[@kdrguru]

Golden, CO reppin!

[@anthonycoleman4917]

I didn't expect to see anyone smoking in this video!

[@BeyondTheUltimateRaces]

Love this guys. xx

[@IRun4Ultra]

Beyond The Ultimate 🌷🌸

[@meganvogt225]

Does anyone know what the background music is in this video??

[@IRun4Ultra]

Megan Vogt love it 😊

[@bharanidharan2587]

music name please from 13th min

[@evan1132]

And the woman is the....runner-up. Damn, so close! Really was rooting for the happy ending

[@jerer6885]

The third guy didn't get enough screen time he seems very interesting but a great short documentary anyway

[@IRun4Ultra]

Jere R thank you 🙏

[@LSWUK]

What did he say at 14:23? ('This is my..... never forget that')

[@UnderAnElephant]

I think it is "This is magic happening here, never forget that"

[@LSWUK]

@@UnderAnElephant It sounds so clear now. Thanks Jami.

[@justing8784]

The new world record was made today 102 laps 685km

[@osgiliath4]

Laz !

[@albertoguerra3351]

It's unbelievable to run 445 km!!!! In 67 hours. Is it allowed to take naps during the race?? The organization is by the same guy of Barkley's, isn't it?

[@IRun4Ultra]

alberto guerra only if you have Leisure time, if not you keep moving on.

[@albertoguerra3351]

@@IRun4Ultra hehehe. Amazing!! Thanks.

[@ddyatlov]

when can people sign up for 2019?

[@IRun4Ultra]

Dmitry Dyatlov not sure, You can go to big dog ultra Facebook page.

[@Phatkid1013]

The main question is; "how deep are you willing to dig."

[@IRun4Ultra]

casey wilson Thanks 🙏

[@km-co2ws]

Should be last one standing

[@IRun4Ultra]

Yes, because we all going to die soon.

[@stangiles2001]

Ive heard of a backyard event. Called the last dash. No toilets. No quitters only squatters. No shit 🤠

[@Taco577]

Courtney ran 279 miles straight? What?!?

[@afroheaddudeful]

No, they have an hour to finish a loop of like 4miles, after an hour they have to start a new loop or call it quits. So they better get back to camp before the time is up so they can take a short break