Join us for the first ULTRA MARATHON of the year! Bridges to Boundaries (Part 1)! - Al Pepper Runs

Welcome to Part 1 of my coverage from the Bridges to Boundaries ultra with Greener Miles Running. A relatively flat but surprisingly adventure along the Tyne Valley from the Quayside to Stocksfield... and back!
Part 1 includes plenty of friendly faces, discussions about mugs and beautiful scenery from start to finish!
Check out Part 2 later this week!
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0:00 - Intro
4:54 - The Start
9:02 - Newburn
11:01 - Wylam
14:55 - Ovingham
19:02 - Stocksfield (Half Way!)

[@deansummerton2577]

Magic stuff ✨

[@AlPepperRuns]

Thanks Dean! Appreciate it!

[@MarkSaxton-di9ro]

Great video and especially nice to see my daughter in law !! I am in awe of all the participants and the beautiful countryside and villages. Thank you Al 20:18

[@AlPepperRuns]

Thanks Mark! You’d see a lot more of her if she wasn’t so blooming fast! The girls are smashing it at the minute. We’re lucky to have all that countryside on our doorsteps!

[@Reece93]

Great video, was nice to meet you at the start and cheers for the feature. I was the sperm 😂

[@AlPepperRuns]

Haha, the pleasure was all mine mate! Great running and great work fundraising!

[@ChrisMorris-i6s]

(As usual) very entertaining Part 1. Already looking forward to Part 2 & the no-doubt reference to the now-infamous Blaydon Drunk Ladz & their portable finish line...😁

[@AlPepperRuns]

Thanks Chris! Appreciate it! Haha, I didn’t know what you meant but it’s just clicked!! They were good craic actually! A unique supportive experience! I wasn’t filming at the time unfortunately though - was flagging a bit energy wise by then!

[@Hendersayn]

Another class video, can’t wait for part 2!!

[@AlPepperRuns]

Thanks James! Part 2 will be out tomorrow!

[@thomaswightman]

I've signed up to this race because of this video.

[@AlPepperRuns]

Get in mate! You’ll really enjoy it!

[@ParfTube]

Nice one Al - You are looking as fresh as a daisy at halfway - looking forward to part 2 to see that winning number confirmed or at least a podium finish! Hahaha

[@AlPepperRuns]

Haha, something like that! Although perhaps don’t get your hopes up too much!

[@kieron_day]

Great stuff as always Al - fair play to you for having the energy to capture it on camera! 🙌🏼

[@AlPepperRuns]

Thanks Kieron! I’m there for a good time rather than a fast time luckily. Besides, the top spot was already taken… 🥇

[@IanMcalpine-ep9fc]

What a bombshell to finish on 😱Great stuff Al, nice to see you at the start on Saturday. Looking forward to part 2 👊🏻

[@AlPepperRuns]

Cheers mate! Great seeing you too!

[@richardsands8402]

Great video Al! Getting Super Mario vibes though every time Smid was in shot

[@AlPepperRuns]

Thanks mate! Ha, a few people have said that!

[@liamallport3361]

No matter what the distance, you always make the race look doable. Think this will go on the future race list

[@AlPepperRuns]

What a lovely way to put it! Thanks Liam, appreciate it! It was a lot of fun and if you prefer mostly flat to hills, hills, hills, this is a particularly great ultra to do!

[@owenjohn101]

Love it! I was the photographer at Newburn and the End. Lovely to see the runners POV. Part 2 soon?

[@AlPepperRuns]

Hey mate! Thanks a lot! For the photos and the support! Part 2 tomorrow all being well!

[@paulsummerly8203]

Great video Al the scenery is amazing cant wait for part2.thankyou.

[@AlPepperRuns]

Thanks Paul! Part 2, working title ‘Al Pepper gets tired’ should be out on Thursday!

[@just_jono]

Awesome job matey... nothing wrong with a DNF mind 😢. I blame my ripped number!

[@AlPepperRuns]

Haha, the curse of the ripped number! Absolutely nothing wrong with a DNF! Happens to us all, it’s a right of passage in ultra running! I still remember my first!

[@just_jono]

@AlPepperRuns I will be back tho!!!

[@lynseydawson8665]

huh! think my cars more famous than me... you were standing behind it for ages at start lol

[@AlPepperRuns]

Ha, good spot! I need an Al Pepper truck really! Some cool off road thing.

[@mbrabs9204]

Fantastic video Al! Nice chatting to you at the cabins in Ovingham. Call in for a cuppa next time you're passing. Really inspiring to see all the runners coming through the site - I'd love to have a shot at an ultra. Any training plans you can recommend? Looking forward to part 2! Cheers, Michael

[@AlPepperRuns]

Great chatting to you too and congratulations on your lovely holiday home! I’ve never really used a plan (which might show on camera!) but it’s a great question. If I can help with any specific queries or tips I’d be happy to!

[@mbrabs9204]

Cheers Al. I like that you don't have a plan - not that it shows. I much prefer running according to feel and not being tied to a rigid plan. I just assumed you'd need one for an event like this. I fancy the wild deer ultra in October but haven't committed to it yet. I'm guessing as a minimum I'd need to increase my weekly mileage - currently doing approx 20-25 miles a week and doing the occasional half marathon. You summed up the cabin site perfectly btw.

[@JohnDoe-ut6zi]

Ov-vinge-um 😉

[@AlPepperRuns]

Ahhh, so that’s how it’s spelled! Haha, thanks mate.

[@JohnDoe-ut6zi]

@@AlPepperRuns Haha I'm from just up the road in Mickley so confident I've got the right pronunciation there! Love the videos, great stuff 👍

[@Xxaura41]

My dad is in this …. He did this rum

[@AlPepperRuns]

That’s awesome! Give him a huge congratulations from me!