Embracing the Extreme | My Tor des Geants Journey

[@adreynolds2977]

Brilliant video, epic viewing. Huge congrats 😃👏

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks so much!!

[@AlastairCunningham-g4z]

Great video that. A superb watch.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks man, always appreciate the comments! Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@AlastairCunningham-g4z]

@ I’m gonnae look into doing that as a walking holiday.

[@TheRandomRunner]

I think to spread this over a few weeks would be amazing!!

[@ritahilla]

What an awesome achievement! Thank you for taking us on this adventure! 🎉

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the journey!!

[@jamezday]

Congrats Paul, what an epic journey that was, I'm worn out watching it! Might have to have a crack at this!

[@TheRandomRunner]

You should! Even just to put your name in the ballot and see what happens! That's what I did!

[@chrisarnell1]

Absolutely brilliant, Paul! Well done and thanks for sharing your epic adventure.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks as always for the positive comments! Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@jadesveganlife]

AMAZING!! I loved watching this,a great video,you really did the race justice. Very well done on your finish 🙌🙌

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@heighRick]

Paul and everyone involved, what an epic achievement in an epic place with epic people around you. Thanks for sharing parts of your adventure with us, just wow! Thanks, helps a lot!

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you! Indeed, it takes alot of people to put on such an event, all the volunteers and supporters along the way were incredible!

[@colinaitken5404]

Outstanding achievement and video Paul. Well in

[@TheRandomRunner]

Cheers man! Glad u enjoyed it!!

[@dptrimmers]

WOW Paul! One word for that; EPIC!!! Amazing effort man. 💪 Love seeing your real highs and lows and all the ups and downs. 😎 Your mental resilience and positivity is awesome. You deserve a pint mate so have one on me. 😜😎Cheers. 🤟🏼

[@TheRandomRunner]

Aw man, thanks so much 🍺 !! Really means alot and great to get the positive feedback as well! Glad u enjoyed the video and seeing the highs and lows, it certainly brought it back going through all the footage!!

[@dptrimmers]

@ No problem Paul. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure. 😎Keeping me motivated during winter training. 🏃‍♂️

[@Midpack.runner]

Great video, epic adventure. Gavin stealing the show with his casevac! 😂 Well done guys

[@allanwilliams679]

Another epic effort Paul. The robust commitment and resilience to complete a race like this is so admirable. Actually, not just the race. The videography and editing must take a lot too. But it really is so entertaining. Just know that your efforts are very much appreciated. Definitely deserving of a couple of beers. As a big thank you for the ongoing content. Have a fabulous Christmas my friend. Looking forward to more adventures in the new year. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheRandomRunner]

Aw man!! Too kind! But cheers to that 🍻 So glad you enjoyed the video and yeah... The run is only half the challenge!! 😂 I've got a few videos lined up to keep me going over winter so indeed, plenty more to come!! Thanks again!

[@michaelleedham7738]

Amazing achievement! Watched loads of your videos and it still blows my mind how you stay so upbeat through it all

[@TheRandomRunner]

I think in a way it helps filming as I go... A good way to distract myself plus it's good motivation to keep going and make sure I finish!!

[@tommosal]

Superb film mate, really well made. Looks stunning, congrats on finishing

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@northender2006]

What an absolute legend. Well done 👏

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you!! 🙌

[@stuartwebster2203]

You absolute legend, what an epic adventure dude, can’t believe how strong you looked through out. Simply awesome. Thanks for sharing. Jeeez I want this one.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Hey Stuart! Yeah it sure was epic, and one I'm so happy to have finished! Glad u enjoyed the video!! 😀

[@robertholdsworth3956]

What a fantastic journey, it was inspirational well done. I wish I was a few years younger at 70 next year I am just a bit too old

[@TheRandomRunner]

And this race ages you so definitely don't do it!! 😂 Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@andygage2574]

not quite so extreme but there is a 76 year old doing the Winter Downs 200 next week, he completed its last year also! 204 miles and 22000ft

[@SewerDroid]

Great video Paul! Been following you during your race. I did the race myself in 2018 and I relived my ups and downs. What an adventure it was! Its hard to comprehend even after all these years.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Well done in completing it! I know what you mean, it took rewatching my own footage to remember many sections and realise how mega a challenge it was!

[@nicolahowarth1820]

Wow! What a epic journey you took us all on! Incredible footage, breathtaking scenery & terrain, beautiful & brutal! Well done! Amazing & so inspiring. 🏃💪

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks so much and greatly appreciated! Yeah the race has a bit of everything thrown in! Loved it!

[@AlasdairBayne]

incredible video man, thanks so much for making and sharing!

[@TheRandomRunner]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@shiznit76]

Good to have a new video up. And some effort too!

[@TheRandomRunner]

Cheers! Yeah it took ages pulling it all together, close to 5 hours of footage to work through!

[@sosa3415]

Absolutely incredible sir! I’m training for a 50 miler and now have no room to complain after watching this lo! The effort to finish, let alone film and keep up that positive attitude….like I said, just incredible! Congrats on this monumental achievement! Thank you for documenting the race! Truly an inspiration🙏🏽

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you so much for your comment, means alot to hear, I really appreciate it! Good luck with your 50 miler. I always say they is no easy running... Just different levels of hard! It's all about just embracing the challenge!

[@AaronRobinson67]

Well done for finishing and producing this awesome content.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@AaronRobinson67]

@@TheRandomRunner I'm hoping to get a place next year - would be great to get some tips if I'm lucky in the ballot. A "tips for running TDG video would be popular I think"

[@TheRandomRunner]

Yes a few folk have been asking about that so maybe something to consider! Good luck with getting a place 🤞

[@spellmop]

Superb achievement and filming. Can feel the tiredness. But the sightseeing stays at an incredible level to give a real feel for the event. Well done! Thanks for taking us with you.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you so much! It really was an epic adventure and it's a pleasure to share my journey! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AliWareham84]

Amazing. So much respect for you, big man.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Cheers man!!

[@Ultra_running]

Fantastic video and a massive well done 👍🏻

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you so much! 👍

[@ic9037]

What a brilliant race video! Congrats on the finish and amazing that you managed to film the whole thing with such a positive attitude. Another new subscriber added!

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you so much, so glad to hear you enjoyed the video!! I think the filming helps as it's a good distraction from the running, esp when it gets hard. Plus another motivation to keep going and get to the finish!!

[@ic9037]

@ you must be chuffed you have the video to look back on! I echo the comments about a video on training / nutrition / gear / how to get your body into a position where it can withstand >100hrs! TOR is a bucket list race and your account is one of the only ones where it looks like you managed to enjoy the majority of it without it becoming a slog! So I bet there would be some golden knowledge that you could pass on

[@scottlmclean]

Brilliant. Epic. Inspirational. Congratulations !!!!. Saying no more as your incredible achievement speaks louder than words.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks Scott! I think I'm about as glad to have finished the video as I was the race!! 😂 Glad you enjoyed it! 😀

[@johnacton8507]

Inspirational! Incredible effort, congratulations 🙌

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you so much!!

[@gmonkmoby]

So. What you're saying is, uphill intervals actually work? Ok, I'm all in. Incredible footage, jaw dropped around the hour mark. inspiring.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Haha yeah gotta have a good few hill sessions in the legs for this one!! The section with the snow was wild, totally not expecting that!!

[@jaywalsh788]

Hey Paul, Amazing film on the the Tor. Your Cape Wrath video inspired me to do it last year, I can honestly say the Tor terrain looks a little out my comfort zone. Well done you.

[@martynjames5455]

Incredible...not only a brilliant achievement, but the journey you recorded is a thing of beauty...I'm not a film / KZbin person, but this should be up for an award.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks Martyn for your kind comment! So glad to hear you enjoyed it!!

[@aanhthuu]

Fantastic video. I did TOR 330 this year too. Coming from Southeast Asia without cold weather, I love those incredble snow moment. Really felt like mountaineering. And I finished in different hours (116h hours) so many places you did in the daylight I did in the dark (like Col Malatra). So it was great to relive the moments again, seeing what I was missing. Thank you. I will watch this video again when I run on treadmill.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Well done in finishing in such a great time! Yeah it would interesting to go back and do the race again, a bit faster to see all the places I missed during the night! So glad you enjoyed the video!! 🙌

[@joncadman4935]

Wow Paul, what a journey and to keep on recording whilst tackling that amazing race, thank you for taking us along for the ride, so inspirational, I thought the LL100 run was epic but this was a whole other level, onto the next adventure, all the very best.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you!! Glad to hear you enjoyed the film! Yeah this stepped it up a notch, was such an epic experience amd one I'm so glad I completed!

[@teapottia1]

Amazing 👏 top running and video epic adventure

[@TheRandomRunner]

Glad you enjoyed it!! 👍

[@DonGugos]

I actually got my eyes wet watching you crossing ! MASSIVE achievement and great video. Cheers

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you so much!! Yeah I found myself getting quite emotional over the few days after finishing! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@troymorgan4955]

Wow what an adventure. I was wandering and hoping you had videod it- surpassed yourself- fantastic coverage and presentation. Thanks for dropping it. And very well done- what a feat of endurance.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!! It really was an epic adventure!

[@runnerrossco2483]

Been looking forward to this for weeks and it was absolutely incredible. Felt like I was watching a movie it had so much. Landscapes, views, weather, steep climbs and descents, tears and fatigue. But above all you maintained that infectious positivity which embodies every one of your videos. Absolute legend 👏👏👏👏

[@TheRandomRunner]

Well it was certainly movie length!! And that was cutting down from nearly 5 hours of footage!! Again, glad you enjoyed it man! 👌

[@RunWithJohn]

Epic. Well done. Such a solid performance ❤

[@TheRandomRunner]

Cheers man!!

[@beeclimbing9954]

Congratulations on your finish Paul, incredible effort! Also, great work filming through it all - I've seen a couple of videos previously covering the Tor des Geants, but I think you really did it justice of the terrain, the range of weather conditions and the highs & lows over 48hrs, so thanks for persevering with the footage!

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks again for you kind comment! I must admit it does get harder to keep the filming up, esp in the last quarter, even just keeping up with charging the batteries is extra effort 😂 Really glad you enjoy this one. Hope you've settled back into UK life and running!

[@Tonner1888]

Tremendous adventure. Such a great insight. I’m always beyond impressed with ur attitude, cognition and ability to film whilst things get tough. Well done, man.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you! There was one part where I was so tired I just had to shove the gopro in the straps of my bag and just talked away utter nonsense 😂 took quite a bit of editing to make any sense of that bit!!

[@Tonner1888]

@ hahah, superb

[@ilbarza]

I try this journey on 2026! you vids give me hype and motivation! a pleasure discovering your channel.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Glad you enjoyed the video and good luck with getting an entry... An incredible experience!

[@mikew6840]

Incredible 🤯!! Well done - and how nice to have the vid to help you relive and digest it all.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you! Yeah absolutely, there are so many bits on a race like this that are hard to remember! Also a good reminder of how hard it is should I ever be tempted to do it again 😂

[@ema_runs]

Beautiful adventure, I enjoyed a lot watching it. I have subscribed to the channel. Have a great day!

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed it! 😀

[@graniteruns2599]

Paul that was amazing well done.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks so much!

[@happy_running_sober]

Genuinely one of the best things I’ve ever watched. Thanks so much for uploading this dude and well done on an absolutely epic achievement. 💖🔥

[@TheRandomRunner]

Aw man, thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!! Takes about the same amount of effort to edit the video as it does to run the race 😂

[@happy_running_sober]

@ I can only imagine! Appreciated all the same though and was such a great watch ☺️

[@jonoaerts]

Such an epic video ❤ inspiring. Well done

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@dcourtenay2000]

Amazing achievement mate. The video is awesome. I even put it on the big telly 🤣

[@TheRandomRunner]

Hey man! Glad u liked the video, it was a bit of long one!! (both race and video!!)

[@shreyanssanghrajka6376]

Vid looks class. Will watch when home

[@TheRandomRunner]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@shreyanssanghrajka6376]

@TheRandomRunner was class!

[@Nemesis169]

Well done Paul - you are an inspiration with what you do - I need to get over my injury and start doing these races!! I hope Gavin has recovered from his health issue

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you!! 🙌 Yeah injuries suck... I'm sure you'll be back at it soon enough! And yeah thankfully Gavin seems to have recovered well! Thanks!

[@ThomasGroves-so3px]

Another great video, with plenty of ups and down . Great touch to see your friend at 1 of the stops after being taken to hospital.well done on completing such an iconic race and would you do it again

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks so much, glad u enjoyed it!! Yeah it was a real nice surprise to see Gavin after he disappeared off! I prefer not to go back and do races again... Part of the appeal is heading into the unknown, plus plenty of other races and places to explore!

[@virtuocitygowf7272]

Incredible achievement and fantastic video- thanks for producing. I could not survive on that lack of sleep. Can’t believe you had the energy to narrate to camera. Not a single moan either. Well done.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Aye the lack of sleep on this one was tough! But can always manage a smile for the camera 😂

[@billycalm]

Well worth the wait to watch Paul,Surely you can't top this one mate,you've made great ,hard earned memories,am sure well worth it to get that t shirt on at the end of it,BRAVO👏👏👏💪👊👍

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks Billy!! Yeah this race was fairly epic and not sure what is bigger and better from here! Signed up for a few 100 miler next year so plenty to keep training for. See u about soon!

[@Chrisblottphoto]

Saving this for later.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Aye it's a bit of a long one this time!! And that was cutting down from nearly 5 hours of footage!!

[@Rustyfox46]

Thanks

[@TheRandomRunner]

And thank you!! Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@Rustyfox46]

@@TheRandomRunner Hi Paul. Your video was amazing, as what your effort was!! That is some huge mileage 👊🏻. I have enjoyed all of your content and look forward to seeing more 👌🏻

[@royialtarroyi9629]

Amazing Paul, thanks so much for sharing and inspiring, love your accent 😊

[@TheRandomRunner]

That's very kind of you to say! And glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jimgalloway4463]

Absolutely outstanding!!!! Say no more 😎

[@TheRandomRunner]

Nice one! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@999shaznay]

I hope your pal made a full recovery Paul. You had a worried look on your face when his "taxi" arrived. EDIT: Yay!! Rabdo-features makes an appearance! What a superb vlog of an epic journey - loved it!

[@TheRandomRunner]

Yeah it was a surreal moment watching him fly off into the sunset... Cracking view though 😂 Gavin is totally recovered and is already talking of returning at some point!!

[@shanemacleod6869]

Absolutely unbelievable journey and amazing achievement well done you smashed that ! Didn’t think you could have topped the RAS video but this is up there! What’s the next challenge then …..😅

[@TheRandomRunner]

Ah cheers man!! Always appreciate the comments! Yeah the filming definitely helped me through this one, such a good way to distract the mind and have something other than running to focus on! Only thing I've really signed up for next year is the UTS100, should be good!!

[@falkelind91]

Christmas came early! Finally a new video!

[@TheRandomRunner]

Yeah it certainly took a while to put this one together!! Hope you enjoy it!

[@gavinwilliams186]

Congratulations, incredible achievement. Fantastic video as always. I have my first 200miler next year here in Wales. 🙏🏼🤞🏽

[@TheRandomRunner]

Cheers man! What's the 200 miler in Wales? Always looking for the next challenge!! 😂

[@gavinwilliams186]

@ no problem, it’s the wildhorse200. It’s our version of your race across Scotland. 😃

[@TheRandomRunner]

Nice one... Will be sure to check it out!

[@chaddy861]

Stumbled across your channel and wow what a great video ! Congratulations amazing achievement! I am now a fan and subscriber to your channel. Thank you for sharing 👍🏼🏃🏻‍♂️💪🏼

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks so much!! Welcome to the channel!! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video!

[@StuartSquires]

Epic 👊

[@TheRandomRunner]

Cheers man!

[@jamesbrewster9765]

Really enjoyed this, what an experience, especially those peaks at sunset, and achievement! I finished Tor Dret last year and pretty sure I made the same error leaving Saint Rhemy. Hopefully follow in your footsteps one year!

[@TheRandomRunner]

😂 Good to hear I wasn't the only one!! If you can do tôt dret then u could do the Tor I'm sure. Just have to manage your time a bit better and factor in rest and sleeping! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@karaliasravager]

Good job man! I really enjoyed talking with you in the race, greetings from greece !

[@TheRandomRunner]

I enjoyed meeting with you as well... Funny how many times we saw each other! Hope you enjoyed the video and it brought back some memories of the race!

[@fraac]

impressíf

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you!!

[@RohanHammett]

What an absolutely incredible achievement! And a truly wonderful video. I’ve just watched it twice, from start to finish, to take in all the grandeur and beauty and challenge and pain- truly inspirational! I have lots of questions about training and preparation, kit used, nature of your quad injury, recovery process, mental tricks to keep pushing through etc etc etc. I’d love to hear you describe some of that in a reflections video on this mighty effort….Hard to imagine what’s next to top that, but I’m sure you’ll find something, and we’ll all enjoy watching you do it, and perhaps try to emulate something similar……Thanks so much Paul😊

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks so much for your message and glad you enjoyed the video...twice!! I had thought of incorporating some extra dialogue covering such things throughout the video but felt it might interrupt the flow. So yeah, perhaps a follow up video might be a good idea!! 👍

[@emmanuelbinlich1290]

This is a super nice video !! Your are a Geant 👏👏 Congrats from Paris !!

[@TheRandomRunner]

Merci! Glad you liked the video 👌

[@RunEdinburgh]

Wow. What a journey! Absolutely brilliant video as well, you put so much work into that. I am inspired 🙌💪 Tor 450 next year? 😁

[@TheRandomRunner]

Hey man!! Glad you thought it was good, worried it was a bit long!! Haha, tor450... Fortunately I missed the cut off for that one by 2 hours so it's not an option, which tbh I didn't really fancy anyway. It's like a bigger, more remote, less supported version for the 330!

[@michaelhuddart28]

Absolutely amazing video after watching I don’t know whether to be jealous or not 😂 I’m sure the views made up for the exhaustion.

[@TheRandomRunner]

Haha yeah I'm certainly glad I've done it now, watching back the footage reminded me how tough it got!

[@kristinek5637]

Amazing❤

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thank you!

[@TimeArb]

Cannot wait for this! Please tell me you got my good side lol 😂

[@TheRandomRunner]

😂 You can let me know what you thought!!

[@TimeArb]

@@TheRandomRunner it was absolutely amazing! I made three friends sit down and watch it with me and they all LOVED it.

[@virtuocitygowf7272]

Do you book accommodation for the end based on a complete guess? And do you book it for a couple of days just in case? I’d love to see a video where you talk through how you plan the logistics of these epic events, how you train for the specifics of them as well.

[@michaelleedham7738]

+1 this would be great

[@TheRandomRunner]

We just booked an apartment for the full duration. Meant we could leave our bags there and use it if needed... Which as it turns out Gavin did!! Yeah I would consider doing a follow up video for this one at some point. Maybe ahead of next year's race to give a bit more insight!

[@neilly333]

Hi paul, first off well dond bud, and a big well done on southern upland!! Thats some going, just a quick 1 what watch are you using? My ambit3 has just packed in after 10 years!!, i liked the long battery and asume your watch has good battery life?! All the best 👍

[@TheRandomRunner]

Cheers man! I use the Garmin fenix 6X. Great watch and lasts ages. Although the Garmin enduro does even better and think the newer Fenix X range have all improved the battery life!

[@lukebutler4825]

How do you get a place for this race?

[@TheRandomRunner]

It's a ballot... Or you can get an entry by completing one of their other races.... search.app/qm9PqzcyyweyRmgu9

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

Congratulations epic accomplishment, thanks for the motivation and video content. Subscribe ✅

[@TheRandomRunner]

Thanks so much!! Glad you liked the video!

[@lornathomson266]

Is it just me - audio coming and going.

[@shiznit76]

Fine for me

[@TheRandomRunner]

Hope you got the sound sorted OK. Always a worry uploading videos that there is no major technical issues!!