BREAKING POINT | A DEAD COW GULLY DOCUMENTARY

Some of the World's Best Backyard Ultra Runners face off at the inaugural AUSTRALIA BACKYARD MASTERS (2023) hosted by Dead Cow Gully. Runners complete a 6.7km loop each hour, every hour, until the LAST ONE IS STANDING.

[@BeauMiles]

Great doco guys. Brilliant

[@deadcowgully372]

Thanks so much for watching 👀 ☺️

[@ASkippingRock]

Backyard Ultra for the Backyard Adventurer?

[@edscottdotblog]

This is without a doubt one of the best running documentaries I've ever seen. Fantastic work.

[@annaoneill5673]

1:10:05 “it’s okay, I’ll take him to the win”. Most beautiful moment when you realize he’s not pushing to win anymore, he’s pushing to help another competitor reach their goal.

[@MethodOverRide]

Yes! This moment really got me. Really showed his heart as a competitor, knowing he was ill and kept pushing so Phil could get the record.

[@ThaiSteffe]

This was the sickest thing I ever seen. I never seen a human being totally empty like this in the tank. wow I am stunned, I am in love. I don't know what to say I just want to start to run and never stop.

[@nickscozzaro6349]

Man, when Ollie was having a tough time and his pops told him he’s proud no matter what. That’s a strong father-son bond. Love to see it

[@Mark-fd3mg]

Most strong men had strong fathers.

[@homonym7638]

You know shit's real when you get to 367km and there's still 30 minutes left in the run time

[@homonym7638]

...and one minute later a guy's taken out in an ambulance

[@SillyTopHat]

Amazed by these runners, reminds me of the film 'They Shoot Horses Don't They' all about the craze for dance marathons in 1930s.

[@RivnatZille]

That was one of the best documentaries about racing that I've seen. Really inspiring!

[@brightbeak]

I was watching this live from my corner of Canada, tuning in every hour for ~10 minutes each lap once it was about 60. I remember feeling very wrung out as each incredible runner bowed out until it was Phil, Sam, and Harvey. Then I was just waiting, biting my nails. The last couple laps where Sam was just hurting was tough - I know what pneumonia is like, and I can’t imagine how deep he had to dig for those last few yards. Then at the start of 102, when he got into racer’s stance, I knew this was it. I have to admit there were some serious tears. This documentary brought every emotion back, all of them. It was also great to see the early victories of folks who came for PBs not last one standing. That’s the real heart of the Backyard. The early ones who leave it all out there but have a new best ever then the last one standing - they all proved something. Running changes a person, at their core. And those of us privileged enough to witness it are also changed for the better. Kudos for wringing out so many tears.

[@RunningAlive]

I knew this race was epic! But this documentary absolutely captured all the feelings. I felt like I was experiencing the various journeys of the runners along the way. So, so, sooo good!

[@jameskimberly175]

Sam Harvey is a KILLER ! Can not wait for Bigs. This event is what sucked me into Backyard ultras. The Harvey Show ! Also, Phil Gore obviously a maniac.

[@ceheck]

I‘ve already come back repeatedly to this doc which is more like a full movie on its own. And whenever I come back, the first thing that comes to my mind is „Sam Harvey is a KILLER !“ He absolutely is. Pure inspiration!

[@MakoTheFrog]

Ollie did Fantastic! what an amazing kid to achieve that at 14, His mum and dad must be so proud! when i was 14 i was playing call of duty and pulling my pecker LOL, to have that level of discipline and determination at such a young age is a special thing, well done to everyone who competed! so inspiring!

[@TrailRunningZen]

"Better than Meth" --That would be the most awesome slogan/shirt for this race!

[@Hellcat831]

This deserves 1000000x more love than it's getting. Just excellent from Start to finish. Kudos.

[@OnlyBallers]

Sam making NZ proud! what a MACHINE.

[@andygreves4502]

Amazing! Until today I had no idea people could run so far. Such a good video folks

[@TheJarp03]

Great production value and amazing story telling! This was incredible. A credit to all behind the camera and out on the loop. What a moment to capture.

[@RichRuns909]

What an awesome documentary. It makes my Back Yard ultra attempt look so miniscule. These guys are extraordinary.

[@JaydenLawson]

This film convinced me to enter Dead Cow Gully in 2024. First Backyard-Ultra here we come!

[@deadcowgully372]

See you out there!

[@robynrobertson728]

To the Athletes… could not be more in awe more humbled and more inspired from watching your deeply vulnerable journey … ultra culture is so powerful To the race director and race team and volunteers … this is such a beautiful part of the world - thanks for sharing it with the wider trail and ultra and running families To the production team… incredible work best ultra trail doco for a long time

[@lhuce7586]

I'm speechless. Incredible

[@amboshable]

Superb doco. One of the best running stories I’ve had the pleasure of watching

[@sheldonjanuary4058]

What an amazing production! Massive congratulations to all the athletes and the people involved in making this documentary. World class!

[@johnnyrunsabit]

What a phenomenal documentary, that really did such a monumental event justice. Awesome work Tim, Dan, and the entire DCG community 🤩🫡 Bring on BIG’s! 💪

[@LibanganTV_24]

Just came across this documentary and it it doesn’t waste any tick of a clock watching. Congratulations to all of you

[@deadcowgully372]

Thanks so much for watching

[@DOCUMEANT_MEDIA]

Incredibly motivational and well captured!!! Ollie is a legend!

[@petebarber6778]

This was life changing to watch....Thankyou Sam & Phil for such super human strength and fortitude!..........great art Dan!

[@joelsexton2011]

Beautiful work Daniel. Really captured the event really well. All those memories came flooding back. It’s going to be so amazing watching these giants push each other to great new heights at Bigs this week.

[@bigkevmatthews9134]

Incredible... that is all... incredible.

[@sarahdyer3723]

I so agree 😮

[@SkaterDrey]

I discovered ultrarunning last year, even though I'm ultrarunning yet. Im growing in the sport, step by step. Ok this magnificent doc I could really see why running is an extraordinary sport. This doc is showing only 50% of what running is. The other 50% are inside their hearts, their souls and the experience had within them. Congratulations on this amazing production. All participants are extraordinary.

[@user-xs5ob8eg9g]

Just WOW. Congratulations to all runners, helpers, organizers and film crew.

[@philippkowalski1105]

This comraderie and togetherness of these athletes is beyond compare. Outstanding role models. And what a wonderful, beautiful piece of art this movie is. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@runningforviews]

Such an amazing and well shot documentary! Loved every second of it

[@xokent]

If not the best running docos I’ve ever watched!!! Captured the essence of ultra running, no ego, just human spirit!

[@ryanwaddington1598]

That was bloody epic!!!! And what what a show of love and support! Especially for two blokes from small countries like Aus and NZ!

[@theresaevans1916]

Tears and goosebumps ❤ Absolutely awesome Tim 👍

[@justinm5972]

Just stumbled across this at 6am on a Sunday feeling a little low. Awesome. Great to watch, congrats to all. Inspiring! Heading out for a morning walk and a few k's in the sun. Cheers! Might see you there one year for a lap or two!

[@vagnersimplicio8797]

"better then meth"

[@brucemes2711]

😂😂😂

[@jtizzlemcawesomepants7415]

*than

[@mikesmit6663]

Classic dry Aussie humour

[@RichRuns909]

Best response🤣🤣

[@scentbetty5233]

Best. Quote. Ever. ❤

[@Arisafari77]

I am sobbing 😭 i cannot even begin to comprehend what i just witnessed

[@C6lvxn]

I was brought to tears multiple times, beautiful and inspiring!

[@Arisafari77]

@@C6lvxn I'm going to go to the gym right now and I'm going to watch it again. just too good and too inspirational to just sit on the couch

[@C6lvxn]

@Arisafari77 By any chance have you seen Russ Cook (aka Hardest Geezer)? Running the length of Africa for charity and has an entire series of vlogs on it, fantastic for workout watching

[@PsychoDude]

How tf can yall watch videos while working out​@@C6lvxn

[@mistymountains360]

Wow 😮

[@TarkineAthletics]

WOW! This is a masterpiece. Absolutely brilliant work to all involved. Thank you!!

[@kevin.ramsfjell]

best ultradoc ever

[@melaniealessandrino3084]

Absolutely beautiful piece of work! Unbelievable feats of human endurance captured brilliantly…like most I knew the outcome, but I was still in tears at the end…Fantastic documentary!

[@jakeforrest9962]

Epic production! Best thing I've watched in a while. More of these please!

[@mikesmit6663]

Wow! that was amazing. Well done for a great run event. Well done to all the competitors Thank you for a world class documentary

[@stefanozich]

such a beautiful documentary man. the score is phenomenal. bravo

[@sam_metal]

Great stuff, Dan! Bravo! Proud to be a part of it.

[@dan.prosser]

This is AWESOME! From the incredible event, to the amazing cinemotagraphy, and the personalities as the runners as well! Love it!

[@StigBoyeAndersen]

After seeing this film (which is VERY well made) I'm left with admiration. Admiration of the stamina that these people poses but also the courage they have. When I grow up I want be like them :-)

[@WestieRunner]

This is a magnificent video with superb production values, which really captures the feel of these kind of events. I enjoyed it enormously. Your choice of music gave me a chuckle, as I've used several of the same tracks in my films!

[@candace.coffman]

Wow! 🔥

[@johncantor1745]

Amazing doco. Very well made and captures what a great event Tim puts on.

[@MichaelThompson-go8oc]

great doco

[@joecrump9]

Wow what a great film. Really captured the emotions, pain and commitment from the runners. So inspiring, they are completely crazy!

[@Latitude30Four]

Incredible film. Incredible humans.

[@gummibierchen4188]

What a masterpiece. Thank you for your work. Love it ❤

[@kendallpeacock4436]

So well put together and the work to capture all that in hindsight! Wonderful. Cannot wait to see what is achieved this weekend at Bigs.

[@allday00]

Unbelievable the mental game that these people can endure

[@Backyardultrapodcast]

Fantastic work.

[@spuds1002]

Love, loved this film, beautifully shot capturing the crazy yet fascinating world of ultra running #ykiyk. Well done Daniel

[@luapzirkon1279]

Amazing documentary!!!

[@jameskerr1802]

Awe inspiring! A 14 year old getting 100kms, seeing the comradeship amongst the runners, seeing people struggling but then managing another 5, 10 up to 30 additional loops. Amazing!

[@MethodOverRide]

Beautiful documentary. One of the best I have ever watched. I hope you continue to make more.

[@joesph9748]

amazing, really inspiring. Congrats to every person who entered the event. So much courage, determination and heart.

[@JensMikael]

So impressive! And now look what Harvey Lewis went on to do. Amazing!

[@bijsemwal4343]

Awesome work Daniel....backyard ultra is gruelling..hats off! to these outstanding ultra warriors .

[@steveminehan277]

Top classs production. Amazing work crew.

[@gabrielballard7970]

That was amazing. Such a brilliant and beautiful documentary.

[@tbromedia]

Incredible physical feat, and incredible film! Hats off!!

[@atrain2527]

🔥🔥

[@jessedardengo5959]

Great series, really nice work. Congrats to all the athletes!

[@whereiswaldo77]

Amazing work, thank you for covering this!

[@thiefonthecross7552]

SO amazing!

[@motivationtheoryrunning]

This was absolutely amazing...even as an ultra runner I think this is crazy!!

[@thatfckinguy]

Great job! Awesome documentary. Thank you for making this.

[@MrMockmenot]

Simply incredible.

[@DavusPlagus]

FANTASTIC!

[@Aliengoggins]

Woow what a documuntary 🫣😳🛸

[@serhiidanylenko3015]

It is so exiting!

[@nedphillips9969]

absolutely gold. this is how you make a documentary

[@thomasandersonclimbing]

Incredible documentary. Thank you.

[@johanneswehrmann]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@BarefeetB]

Absolute warriors 💪🙏🤙🙏 Truly inspirational individuals Fantastically put together and produced documentary ❤

[@dcastropty]

Absolutely brilliant. A masterpiece.

[@CotswoldTrailRunner]

Brilliant. Loved it. Booked onto my first BYU as a result. So thank you 🙏 ❤

[@andrewdelprete]

Couldn’t imagine what that amount of exertion and lack of sleep feels like. I’d love to know the athletes avg heart rates, calorie intake, amount of sleep, etc…

[@amysgirls1]

This is beyond amazing!

[@JustinGLockwood]

Amazing video. Cant wait to run with these legends next year!

[@Mattbarentsen]

awesome film thank you

[@calebmccaffery1752]

What an amazing watch. Gore looked unbreakable.

[@hermeticallysealed]

want to have erchana's attitude

[@Luke9vs23]

Did not think this was humanly possible. How do you cover that many miles for that long with basically no sleep!?!?! great video!

[@Phosbyte]

Amazing video

[@nickhumphreys2638]

Just remarkable 🙏🏼💪🏼

[@BennHartung]

Wow! Such a spectacular documentary! Amazing production to showcase such an inspiring event. Well done to all involved.

[@trevorwild195]

Good doc! Love the build up.

[@michaellee2652]

Legit Triage......Get it!!

[@mpelletier62]

This 14 year old is already set for success in life

[@user-be1wl6by1h]

Man, I rarely post on videos, but that was one hell of a documentary! I’m blown away by the athletes and their perseverance. Whether you’re the first, or not first, you’re all amazing people. And again Kudos to the actual videography, and the way this was captured. Very well done to all involved.

[@deadcowgully372]

Appreciate your kind feedback 🙏

[@AndrewFarming]

What a ride!!!!