Chasing Dreams 2 - Ep. 6 - Rules are Rules

The Golden Trail Series season is coming to an end. Fly to trail-running paradise, Madeira Island, for the stage-race final. Manuel Merillas has a good chance of finishing in the top spots, but some of his racing decisions might also take them away. A lot will happen after the first stage.

[@hectorgarciarodicio7060]

This is THE trail running show: effort, competition, wild trails, wild performances, injuries... and the human behind the runner. In one word: emotion. Each new episode is even better than the previous 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. And these athletes are by far the best of the world (Allie Mac made medals in the World Championship in Thailand, the same for Maude Mathys or Jon Albon, Manu Merillas won the OCC, Remi beat the record in Manitou Incline... )

[@bobovilleurbanme4759]

Ezpmzp

[@yosoygroot3258]

Nienke is amazing. He falls off a cliff, grabs onto a tree, and is then confronted by a tiger. Congratulations! The runners of the Golden Trail Series are incredible! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tommeysen1976]

Funny to see how people didn't realize it was all a joke 😅 Of course, doesn't take away that Nienke really is crushing it!

[@annankldun4040]

she

[@yosoygroot3258]

@@annankldun4040 I made a mistake…😭

[@dannyschleicher]

Wow wow wow this series is so good!!! Please never make it stop. Incredible work🤝

[@yosoygroot3258]

Nienke es increíble. Se cae por un acantilado, se agarra a un árbol y luego se enfrenta a un tigre. Enhorabuena! Son increíbles los corredores de las Golden Trail Series! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Jegope7]

Pero es broma, no?

[@cosmicpuma]

Don't worry, you are not alone, I also thought it was a true story but thought... wait a minute...punching a tiger?? Had to come to the comments to find out it was a joke😂... Got me too!

[@justrione]

What the heck? She fought a tiger. That is epic

[@annankldun4040]

it was a joke

[@yosoygroot3258]

Pero lo de Sara es otro mundo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@seanmac80]

This series is so, so, so good!

[@alistairdavidson3471]

Just watched all the episodes today! Obviously really enjoyed it. Improved my Spanish. Motivated to participate in some way.

[@moviefan9180]

Avid trail runner here, & Nienke Brinkman is just plain tough. Nienke "Tiger Punch" Brinkman, or Nienke "The Tiger/Tigress" Brinkman! There, I said it. That should put some fear into anyone racing against her.

[@addisonfinley7746]

Such a great series!

[@tribussportsalutsupport6091]

I love this videos 💚

[@youngloudandscotty]

So, why aren't the rules consistent across the entire GTWS? This re: Manuel's pole dq. I mean, did he explain that correctly, because if he did, that doesn't make sense to me. Shouldn't the rules be consistent across all of the races?

[@JonathanvG-wj1ro]

These races are not owned by GTS and have their own tradition/culture/rules. BTW, I have noticed many more races now making it mandatory for runners to not allow runners to leave behind poles... (which is ridiculous: if I broke one of my poles, do I need to keep carrying it? it's not even mandatory)

[@wanderunner8971]

In my country I think just few mans can run sub 2:30 marathon, So if you calculate that Nienke runs 2:23-24 marathon and she finiedhed 30min after Remi, that means that If I could run just like Nienke, I wouldnt able to keep up with the boys. So rest in peace.

[@sanandi9061]

Gladiator 2 should be about Nienke

[@thisisreiz]

every single episode serves incredible stories.. what a great job Golden Trail Series 🙌🏼

[@nathankempf1990]

I think you forgot to add the subtitles, I can't understand what Ruy is saying

[@gvidokalninsrun5372]

Also, automatic translation doesn't seem to work. :/

[@nathankempf1990]

@@gvidokalninsrun5372 they've been added now!

[@gvidokalninsrun5372]

@@nathankempf1990 Nice, thanks! :) Well, it only means I will watch it again. 😃🥳

[@darreneaton2145]

Turn on close caption

[@travisfinucane]

Seems dropping off the poles at the top would be an obvious advantage. Kind of a dick move by the competitor at 15:50 who noticed the infraction but didn't correct him out when he had the chance. Goes against the ethos of trail running imo.

[@stefaniar.6938]

🔥🔥🔥

[@K-FOREST_Original]

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[@timeonfeet]

Loving the drama and the beautiful trails, great series 👍

[@MagnetarCO]

I still don't understand why athletes don't arrive several days ahead in case things go sideways.

[@RaffaelS09]

Some have still a job I think

[@paulomorais6319]

Allie my crush

[@darreneaton2145]

😍

[@petehalupka3232]

Ok. So that's a good story for a party ... "I punched a tiger"

[@youpigirl5731]

Décidemment, Sara se fait toujours mal, il faut qu'elle revoit ses appuis

[@debasishsen9397]

👍

[@carrotsandrunning]

god damn that girl is tough as nails.

[@JonathanvG-wj1ro]

Hope GTS make it mandatory to race all stages for the next time they organize it.

[@MrBrownie77]

I know what you mean, but it may be detrimental in the end. These guys have loads of races and commitments all over the place. Making every race mandatory may mean some of the top guys don’t compete at all. It would be great to see them compete across all stages but I think it works pretty well as it is.

[@JonathanvG-wj1ro]

@@MrBrownie77 You either choose to be part of the finals or you don't. You say that this may mean that some of the top guys won't compete at all. But it's not 'competing' at all, if some choose to take rest days and others don't. I don't know of any other stage race event (whether running or cycling) where this is an option. They are not stages, they are separate events. It is not fair for those who choose to compete in all as intended.

[@Jegope7]

Q poco deportivos con manu

[@morinrider]

Subtítulos!!!!

[@vincewarne228]

This whole series has been brilliant - can’t wait for this year’s races to start!

[@vincentphilipsinanggote8754]

Lezzzz gooooowwwww

[@adrenalinemadness3340]

13:50 a physical and mental battle right there, you have to give it absolutely all you have left to win