DESERT RATS 100 ULTRA RUNNING UTMB WORLD SERIES 2024

I had a dream of taking part in UTMB, the Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc and materialised it. But the adventures didn't stop there. Ultras go beyond running. They are a pilgrimage. They are adventures. What drives us and what defines happiness. Where does our grit come from? so many questions that I attempt to answer during this incredible odyssey. My vision is to share these learnings through my adventures.
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Join me, Rafael Hidalgo, on my ultra running adventures as I balance life as a full-time father, husband, and employee. If you're looking for motivation and inspiration to hit the trails, you've come to the right place! Don't forget to subscribe and hit the like button to support my journey and stay updated on my latest ultra running experiences. Let's conquer the trails together! 🏃‍♂️🌲🏔️

[@johnaldrich611]

Another masterpiece, thank you Rafael. I'm glad I found you.

[@daveyearp1499]

Rafael, top class video as always! Very well done in what looked like difficult conditions. Cheers and look forward to more 👍😃

[@rafaelhidalgo]

Thanks a lot mate! 🙌

[@SubtleForces]

Once again, dream-like places and inspiring thoughts! Thank you.

[@rafaelhidalgo]

Thanks! Stoked you enjoyed it! Makes it worth it! 🙌

[@davidmccarthy5919]

Another amazing adventure Rafael, wonderfully narrated so we get a great sense of your journey. Well done completing such a tough race and sharing this 👍🏻

[@rafaelhidalgo]

Thanks a lot David! Appreciate the kind words and stoked you enjoyed it!

[@user-wg8jd1hx3t]

Enjoyed as allways , superb storytelling, looking forward to the next adventure☺

[@rafaelhidalgo]

@@user-wg8jd1hx3t thanks so much! 🤗

[@danielamoshomevideos8497]

Great to see you’re back!

[@rafaelhidalgo]

Thanks Daniel! I never left 😁 it’s just a little more complicated to get onto trails in the Bahamas haha but the adventures and the pilgrimage continues 🙌

[@eric-running-to-chamonix]

This was fun to watch. There is so much adventure in a 100k. I did the 50k. That sun rise was spectacular. I would definitely do Desert Rats again. I knew it would be exposed but I hadn't trained for anything like that and wasn't prepared. It is easy to underestimate the cost of gaps between aid stations when it's that hot. I'm doing Speedgoat in a few weeks and hopefully I'll do better contingency planning. Best of luck with your future races. I'll be at Kodiak as well.

[@rafaelhidalgo]

Thanks Eric! Kudos for your 50k! 🙌 totally agree with the heat issue. Enjoy Speedgoat! Will be seeing you at Kodiak! Which distance are you doing? I will be doing the 100 miles.

[@eric-running-to-chamonix]

@@rafaelhidalgo The 100k. One-hundred miles is still a bit too much adventure 😀 If Kodiak goes well, I may enter the WSER lottery, but otherwise will focus on CCC for 2025.

[@christiankurek7209]

Great video - thank you!

[@rafaelhidalgo]

Thanks Christian!

[@lorilielundell4902]

It has been years since I ran Desert Rats, it is a beautiful course but it can be very hot. Congratulations!

[@rafaelhidalgo]

Thanks a lot! You gotta come back to do it again 🤗

[@therealdonquixotedelamancha]

Hey Rafael - long time follower/watcher of your videos. Congrats on the race! I also ran the 100K earlier this year, def a beautiful course! If I'd had know you'd be there, I'd have try to look you up. But, looks like you were running couple hours ahead of me... What other races do you have planned? I got Quebec Mega Trail 100M next week and Transjeju 100K in Korea in Oct. Good luck and hope to see you on a trail somewhere.

[@rafaelhidalgo]

Hey man! Thanks a lot! Oh waw! We were in the same race!! We must have criss crossed at some point I’m sure 🙏 i’m signed up to Kodiak 💯 miles in October. Awesome line up of races tou have there! Globe trotter, super cool! Thats the traveling is also the beauty of these adventures! Where are you based already?

[@therealdonquixotedelamancha]

Kodiac's a cool race I heard. I'm in Seattle, WA. There are lot of great races around the Pacific Northwest (WA and OR), though they tend to be smaller and local than UTMB sponsored races. Stay in touch and let me know if you ever sign up for a race around here. Maybe I'll join you!

[@rafaelhidalgo]

@@therealdonquixotedelamancha awesome mate you are privileged to live in that area! For sure will let you know if i go there. Next year i have Canyons on my radar in case you are up for it 🙌