Running the Tarawera 100 mile Ultra Marathon from the back. CHASING POUNAMU. Running Documentary

[@robertrothstein]

What an amazing race director to go out and help 1 person finish. The whole race is his responsibility and he found time to go help him. Amazing achievement.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Yeah, He's a good guy.

[@matthewfreese1597]

I saw another video where he's personally giving splits to the race leader too. He's everywhere lol

[@BenzoDJ]

The Running Channel brought me here

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Cool. Thanks for watching!

[@ozlich]

Me last week: Really struggling to make it around parkrun without stopping atm. Me after watching this: Honey, I'm signing up to the Miler next year.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks Leigh. Thats great to hear.

[@cejay67]

Wasn’t expecting to have a little cry today, but there you go. What an achievement.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it!!

[@Oldtimenattylife]

Why have I never been recommended this ❤

[@tamnz2477]

Thanks heaps Adrian and the rest of the crew in this real film . My wife found this in you tube first and forwarded it to me . This Film triggered my participation in Ultra running . Just did my First TUM 50 last Saturday , 11Feb2023 😎🤘🏽, supernatural achievement upon the finish line . Looking forward for TUM102 next year 2024 🔥🤘🏽

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks for watching Tam NZ! Great to hear you completed the TUM 50. Good luck with the 102 next year!

[@cejay67]

See you there!

[@squadrun4397]

Amazing stuff. That was brutal. I cried. Beautiful.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks guys, Im glad you liked it!

[@carrotsandrunning]

good luck to all those lining up next weekend.

[@RJ-iu7ze]

What a brilliant, brilliant, brilliant film.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thank you! Im glad you enjoyed it!!

[@Mookiethedog]

What a great guy...I'm 59 so it's great to see an older dude be epic! Great family and race director too by the looks of things!

[@juliewilson8545]

Wow, just wow. All the emotions, captured perfectly. What an inspiration. Yes I cried watching Adrian strive for the finish within the cutoff time. For someone who is running her first trail race this coming weekend this short film is pure motivation.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks Julie, Go hard and have fun on your trail run!

[@jeremymachado9311]

Good luck

[@Theboxinglifecoach]

Great post Hey Julie, how did you do in your trail race?

[@Mrssuperkitty78]

In tears watching this. Really shows the beauty and heart of running. Kudos to the Race director too. Amazing to see him care so much not only about the race itself but the participants. Last finisher just as important at the first place finisher 🙌🏻

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! Im glad you enjoyed it.

[@hyperprincess001]

This one made me cry very inspirational

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

I’m glad you found it inspiring. Thanks for watching!

[@FergClarke]

As a keen trail runner, but not super fast, I can relate to this. Well done Adrian! Loved this film so much!! #motivation

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks for watching!!😀👟

[@thegallopinghousewife]

This is the best ultra running documentary I've ever seen. As a kiwi living in Scotland, seeing the importance of our unique culture that our Māori have gifted to us and our incredible landscape has cemented a desire to make Tarawera my goal. I've run through the Redwoods and around Tikitapu/Blue Lake in multiple events and my family live in Tauranga so seeing Adrian train and race on these familiar trails that I consider wā kāinga was extra special. Now to wipe my tears and get to work.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed the documentary. Yep Tarawera is awesome. Looking forward to February when it kicks off again. Cheers!!

[@nzmarty]

Follow Adrian at the 2023 TUM Miler. Number 1532. Actually cried for 20 minutes while watching this. What an absolute legend. Beautifully shot and produced Aaron thankyou.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks!! I will be keeping an eye on my old mate. Good luck to Adrian and all the legends at the Tarawera ultra this weekend!! Go hard!!

[@peterdutoit4928]

Thanks. I needed that. Not quite 58 so still time to do as miler. Thanks for your vulnerability.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@andrewkinney7322]

I have my first 100-miler at Kettle Moraine in Wisconsin in June of 2020. You have captured my exact feelings about how friends and family help us get through the most important challenges we face. Thank you!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Go well Andrew, and enjoy the journey!

[@historyhypehub]

As someone at the tail end of a 6 month training program and facing 128k and 7500m of elevation in a month, expecting to be close to the 30 hour cutoff, I really needed to see this. Amazing video.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks for watching. Im glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with the ultra!

[@jwanibrahim550]

This was by far one of the most beautiful documentaries I’ve seen. This mans determination is so inspirational. I hope he continues to keep chasing all his dreams. Tears rolling towards the end lol. God bless and also what a beautiful family! ❤️

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Awesome! Im so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!!

[@nicholabyrne0404]

What a beautiful man and his family! This was amazing! Now crying my eyes out with delight and inspiration.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! Thats great to hear!

[@19nelly69]

What a truly humbling man Amazing well done Adrian..

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

I agree. Awesome guy!

[@dimanacastanja]

"No man is limited" (Eliud Kipchoge) ...what a amazing and inspiring story! Much respect!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks!! Im glad you found it inspiring!

[@Labanditchburn]

Both my fiance and I was lost it watching this. What a fantastic example of humility and grace. Well done Sir

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thank you so much. Im glad you enjoyed it.

[@paulbennison6376]

Wow just wow, flicked it on and watched the whole thing. Family, family so important what an inspiration. The human spirit. I will show this to the kids I teach. Being an ultra runner I know what it is like to be at the back of the field. Hey but you get your money's worth!!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks, Im glad you enjoyed it. Hope the kids are inspired too.

[@ericcampbell5090]

Brought me to tears. Very special.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks so much! Im glad you enjoyed it.

[@carolinem5515]

More inspiring than watching elites battle for first place.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! Yeah he's very relatable to a lot of people.

[@MrC-ov1ht]

8am in the UK and I’m crying my eyes out you git. Bloody well done mate 👍 There are few people who could do this, I’m not one of them

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks for watching.

[@susanjane4784]

More incredible and emotional than all the other 100s I've watched. In the Tour de France and other grand tours, they have an unofficial award for the rider who manages to survive 2000+km and come in last. But their achievement is nothing like this. Truly beautiful flim and very moving.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Im so glad you enjoyed it.

[@robsmith7503]

Incredible story, beautifully told. Thanks for sharing ..... What a hero the race director was !!!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks for watching! Yeah Tim's a solid guy.

[@jackcooper3193]

Adrian you are an absolute beast!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Yes he is!

[@scotteek]

Glad this popped up on the recommended list, really well put together, great watch 🙏👌🏻

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

So am I! I'm new to KZbin so interested to see how it all works, in regards to suggested video etc. Thanks for watching.

[@kierrendon5974]

Hi Sir, your Pounamu story put a very big smile on my face. I was cheering alone when I saw the last 5min cut off time. You inspired me a lot. Now, I am more motivated to run my first Ultramarathon this year. Greetings from a Filipino marathon runner.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Hi, that's great to hear. Good luck with your first ultra!

[@alanorourke7343]

What an amazing inspirational film. Close to tears as he closed in on his goals and something as a runner I can totally relate to.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! Im glad you enjoyed it.

[@Tamieca.M]

I've intended to watch this for over a month and have finally gotten to it. It was awesome and inspirational and what I needed, when I really needed it. I'll definitely be watching this again and again. Now, if I could just stop my eyes from leaking...

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Fantastic! Im glad it has helped inspire you. Thanks for watching!!

[@billmulligan3749]

Thank you

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Cheers

[@mikeandemoutdoors1344]

What a film. Dryer all the way through. So special.x I'm a mess now. Blow away.x

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@stealthassasin1day291]

They motivated him so hard he came from last place to even pass someone in the end... Def a team effort in the end. Shows you the mind can push the body past its limits.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Yeah, he had a solid team around him.

[@penmark1313]

Incredible

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Cheers!

[@theycallmejoe1972]

What an amazing story! This really touches the very core and reason we do what we love.. Appreciate all of the pros and the race director what a class act!! Congratulations finishing your race bud!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! Yeah you are right. He's a class act!

[@inked0331]

I've just started my journey into ultra at 46 yrs old.....I'm very pumped after watching this..thanks

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@francescleoduran3412]

This! Epic! ♥️💕💞👏👏👏

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks. Im glad you enjoyed it!

[@hadaniwoodruff1948]

Beautiful Story!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thank you!

[@lisaanslow3307]

Wow! I was literally sitting on the edge of my seat crying and willing Adrian on. Thank you for an inspiring film. Adrians words will be in my head when the going gets tough and I feel like giving up.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@paulholland4908]

Inspirational, absolutely loved it! Congratulations Adrian, and thank you to Find Your feet Films.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dennisferrell3662]

I have watched dozens of videos about ultra events and this is one of the top ones out there. Fantastic piece of filmmaking, Aaron. You tell a great story. Adrian, you have inspired me on so many levels. At 73 I won’t be running any races, but the lessons learned from your effort apply across the board in our lives. Thank you for this.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Wow, thank you! Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@kunalsharma2116]

Wat a beautiful and inspirational movie... Keep running keep inspiring

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks. Im glad you found it inspiring.

[@THIRTYTWOMEDIA]

what a gentleman, and what an inspirational film. This is why i love the trails and the trail running community. Great work to all involved in the teamwork that made the finish, and the film possible.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! Im glad you enjoyed it!!

[@brutebernard1770]

Beautiful story, magnificently shot, lovely family and brilliant support. Good on you Adrian, true family man and athlete. I also have the Running Channel to thank for the link.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks. Im glad you found it through the Running Channels link. Cheers!

[@AndrewF58]

Awesome stuff. Saw Adrian doing some volunteer work and helping clear a section of the course in the weekend. He then ran out of the bush with a hedge trimmer across his shoulder, the man.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Yep, he's committed!

[@vielka503]

Wow, just cried like a baby!!! So inspiring.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

vielka503 Thanks for that! I’m glad you found it inspirational.

[@danlatham4569]

I think this is the best running documentary I’ve ever seen ...... SO inspiring

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! Thats a big call. Im glad you enjoyed it!!

[@vendejos]

I admit it, I am crying. What an emotional movie. One of the best I’ve seen. Congratulations

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks for watching!!! Im glad you enjoyed it!!

[@trishthorne9044]

Adrian you are my hero. That was such an emotional journey, thank you for sharing this. Wow....

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! Im glad you enjoyed it!!

[@bikerchick21]

thank you for sharing...great story

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kaimanawakid]

Jesus what an inspiring story. Amazing achievement Adrian congratulations, and I loved who you are as a person and how you articulated that. Fantastic film guys, I knew I was on to a good story within the first minute.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks Ross. Im glad the film connected with you.

[@donniehuffman6014]

Fantastic!!! Well done! What a great family you have! Very inspiring!

[@ausyonline]

One of the best films I have watched ! What an inspirational story

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!!

[@lorileclair9336]

Beautiful.. thank you for sharing

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks. Im glad you liked it.

[@m_lee02]

Don't you hate it when you're watching KZbin and someone starts cutting onions...

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

hahaha. Thanks for watching!

[@hikenadventure]

Awesome video, what a great Guy. After watching this, what is anyone's excuse not to try?

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks Mark. Im glad you enjoyed the film.Yeah that is the plan, hopefully to inspire people.

[@quarternorse3739]

Thanks 🙏 for sharing

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@jossgower]

Great film!!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thank you!!

[@jak12329]

Seen a lot of films about ultras but this is by far one of the best. Absolutely amazing, thank you so much.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Hi Jack! Thanks for the kind words, Im so glad you enjoyed it.

[@peterschuttinga3961]

worth watching, amazing story, an everyday man being extraordinary...

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! Im glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jomunn3162]

Totally inspiring ! This humble guy and his loving whanau sure know how to move a girl to tears!!!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks Jo, Yeah I agree, totally humble guy, and a great support crew,

[@mattm1823]

I'm in tears. This was incredible.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@jjking9513]

Wow, I was shouting for him at the end "I WILL NEVER QUIT, I WILL NEVER QUIT" I cried hard ☠ I have my own 100km ultra in July this year and this has really boosted my journey there. Much Love.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks so much for the kind words. Im glad that Adrian's story has inspired you! Good luck with the 100km in July.

[@jjking9513]

@@FindYourFeetFilms ❤

[@loums52]

Wonderful. A real testament to the human spirit and to those that supported Adrian all those miles.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks for watching! It really was a team effort.

[@chrislucas5441]

Moving story, absolutely awesome. Love this event- can’t wait to run it in a few weeks!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks Chris. Good luck!

[@kaiviti81]

What an inspirational clip. I shed a few tears with you at the end.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks. Im glad you liked it.

[@johnfowlertrailrunning]

Beautifully crafted film! 👍

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thank you very much!

[@Nadine48669]

What an amazing man and how lucky to have such wonderful people in your life, well done! 😢😌

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Yeah, he has got a great team around him.

[@MissGrace4]

What an incredible ultramarathoner! Congratulations. ❤️ Also, loved the teamwork at the end.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thank you so much 😀 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HanaHarris]

Kia ora Adrian, thank you for sharing your journey with us

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@oliwergott]

You are simply inspiring!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thank you! 😊

[@013Bondgirl]

Bloody hell…I teared up. So fantastic. Well done Adrian.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielcreed9078]

An emotional watch, what a guy.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! Im glad you enjoyed it!

[@gtc262]

Beautiful, brought a tear to my eye.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks Garry. Im glad you enjoyed it!

[@andrewturner4089]

Congrats Adrian! Just signed up for my first 100 miler next year - hope I can find half the courage you have. Big love from London, UK

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thank you. Good luck with the 100 miler!

[@mattingram6656]

Incredible story, thanks for sharing

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@rachelshirley8403]

Beautiful. Inspiring and heart filling!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

@@rachelshirley8403 thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!

[@markmilburn5975]

Truly amazing film, felt the emotions, what a race director, loved every moment

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks for that. Yeah he's a good guy!

[@gojeffgo]

This was beautiful and inspiring. Congrats to Adrian and everyone involved with the film.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!

[@MM-vx4ml]

Well done, beautifully shot film.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks!

[@scotttrillo5345]

Wow, Adrian's a legend, very inspiring story. Well done Aaron so nicely put together. It makes you realize how lucky we are to have such a amazing back yard. I look forward to seeing more.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks Scotty!

[@edward9778]

Really hyped me up for this year's edition!!! Let's get it!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Go hard!!

[@macpolo2164]

Just finished watching this and realised that I met Tim at the Motatapu Ultra check in. What a great New Zealander, should be proud of yourself mate! Looking forward to the next race :)

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Yeah he's a top guy. Thanks for watching.

[@TheDanami]

What an inspirational film. Well done on your quest & what an amazing family.....you all should be so proud!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the film!!

[@kunalsharma2116]

Huge respect from India 🇮🇳

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks from NZ!

[@MarkusAliasCmn]

what an inspiration. incredible achievement by adrian and great video.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@franzellecarmon3550]

OMG: What an inspiration. Thank you Adrian.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thank you.

[@moanarebelz6574]

Thank you for sharing this all inspiring story. Ka mau te wehi Adrian. Mauri Ora!!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks. He's an inspiring guy.

[@Mrjay684]

Simply inspirational.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! Im glad you enjoyed it.

[@ScottMoyse]

Very well done to Adrian and whanau! And nice work to the film maker, a stunning story well told.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Cheers Scott, Glad you enjoyed it.

[@braflynn]

omg I'm sobbing. What a great story and film! Beautiful family and support and mountains. Spectacular!!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

You are so kind! Thanks for watching!!

[@PhilTang5083]

What an amazing inspiring story, brought tears to me, definitely need to experience Tarawera!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks! Yes, Tarawera is pretty amazing.

[@clairedelaney4024]

Absolutely amazing! Hit me right in the feels and brought me to tears. Congratulations Adrian! You are an inspiration! Brilliantly filmed and put together.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Thanks Claire. Im glad you enjoyed it.

[@Guysontherun1]

Loved it, what a journey, you're special man, well done.

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pandic5712]

Great job Adrian! so impressive!

[@FindYourFeetFilms]

Yes he is!