Val D'aran by UTMB // Embracing The Unexpected

[@petraalma29]

I ran the PDA in 2022. Watching that last climb brought it all back to me!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

That climb is touch. I would have been very hard at the end of VDA

[@vvk]

Absolutely realistic portrait of a great ultra. Bravo Marcus! I know it is extremely hard to film the race when you are also running the race. Great job! When the race was cancelled and I noticed we are still at mid movie I suspected some last minute twists and let's just say you didn't disappoint :)

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you. Great to hear 🙌

[@depedro5750]

Always the real feelings of the ultras in your vídeos. Amazing Job Marcus!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot. Glad you liked it

[@gigilenversin4166]

Hi Marcus, like always, nice video and great comments 👍, Gerard

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you Gerard. Great you liked the video

[@blaiserobinson]

Marcus, this is so good, how you film, how you chat with everyone, a million thank you for sharing, I can't think of any other videos on ultra races -- and life experiences! -- better than yours. Merci mate, brilliant.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot. I keep doing these as long as people appreciate them

[@BeFinisher]

wow !!! acabo de encontrate Marcus, increibles tus videos, imagen, sonido, edicion. Enhorabuena.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks 🙏

[@ultradanielcronfalk]

Lycka till på UTMB!! Det var trevligt att träffas! Grym video du fick ihop!👏👏

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Vi syns på trailer snart igen!

[@RaminMadani-m8n]

Marcus bummer for the race has been cancelled all of a sudden in case of thunderstorms and really tough weather conditions. The guys and you made the best out of the new situation. You did a great job on the 30k race as well. Kanon!!! Keep on running and all the best for your upcoming races. Especially UTMB!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Tack 🙏

[@leopomares3931]

Que bonita es España. 🇪🇦❤️

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Very beautiful in Spain 🇪🇸

[@linustornqvist145]

Lysande och sevärt som alltid. Blir så jäkla inspirerad av dina videos🔥👏👌

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Kul att höra 🤩

[@ErvinMezei-m6u]

Var med som support på utmb, ni är riktiga hjältar alla🙏 tack för fantastiska videos😃

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Tack 🙏

[@markblackwell5324]

Great job Marcus! Sometimes i feel like im there with you. Seeing your family there supporting you was great too. I showed my wife and she felt guilty. hahaha thanks alot!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks. It is great to have the family to support. Hope my kids join me one day in one of those races

[@sarjannarwan6896]

Congrats, love the editing of your videos and you make these ultras seem a lot easier with the way you handle them 😂 I went for PDA and got my first DNF, unfortunately, missed the 15-mile cutoff by 15 minutes :(. I thought I was doing alright with pacing, but on the downhill (where I normally am pretty quick) I had to go pretty slow to avoid slipping as the rock was so damp/muddy. It kind of sucks because the 2nd half seemed like it would be nicer with things drying up. Definitely have to go again and maybe get better at climbing so I don't need to rely on downhill/flats as much. And obviously keeping track of time 🤣

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Next time 💪 A smile always helps 👍

[@rubencm8515]

Amazing video! People don't dedicate so much time during UTMB Val d'Aran races to make videos as you do and this is something I am grateful for! I hope to see you next year in the race

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot. See you on the trails 👍

[@bojanpovsic83]

"No one cares but we care" 😊🥳👊

[@MarcusKjellberg]

It felt great to ring the bell finally 👍

[@vnpunt]

Love your content so much. It actually inspired me to use my GoPro during my races and hopefully one day they'll be as beautiful and entertaining as yours. Val d'Aran is amazing. I also haven't been lucky last two years. Will have to come back. I'll be doing Kullamannen 100k this year as well. Perhaps I see you there! Cheers from the Netherlands.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot. Look forward to your next race video, maybe from Kullamannen. See you on the trails

[@hudoborodov]

Thanks for the video! Used your old videos to prepare for VDA but didn’t think I will spot myself on one of those later this year 😅 Watched and lived both races again, good memories even they are sad a bit. Greetings from Finland!🙌

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks. I saw some people from Finland on the trails. Might have been you.

[@hudoborodov]

Yeah we at least were in the same aid station waiting for a bus

[@martinscofield7477]

Great video, Marcus! I’ll try to get mine out soon! We had a great time on Saturday, I really enjoyed running with you and Leo. It’s a pity I had gone home and couldn’t do the race on Sunday- although my legs were trashed, so I don’t know how I would have run! Good luck at UTMB! See you soon, next year at Val d’Aran again, I’m sure!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

It was great to spend some time together on the trail. See you soon somewhere in the mountains 🤩

[@christophthomson]

What a beautiful production.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot 👍

[@kenichito88]

I was there as well. That was really a shame after dedicating so much training, time, mental preparation , money and everything for that day, for this 100miles race. I did it last year, and I loved it so I decided to repeat it this year. I probably won't be able to join next year but I hope you'll enjoy it next year. Good luck on UTMB this year beforehand anyway 🍺

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Yes it was a shame. I look forward to the next adventure now, UTMB in a couple of weeks

[@aramis.sasinka]

Amazing video m8! Great stuff as always. I'm looking forward to run a few meters with you at the UTMB. You are crazy strong! Well done and great training! 👏👍🤙🔥

[@MarcusKjellberg]

UTMB here we come 👍

[@gorantoljamo204]

Grymt som vanligt ! Starkt jobbat! Ni hade iaf väder =P

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Mycket väder år båda hållen så att säga

[@JohnMcArthur-qj2lu]

Hi Marcus. Well done on this year's VDA even if it was a wash out. I saw you there in 2021 and at the finish line of UTMB last year. Love the videos man. If you're ever in the UK dping UTS or something else look me up. Cheers!!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

I love to come to the UK to run some races. Maybe next year

[@JohnMcArthur-qj2lu]

@@MarcusKjellberg Take your mad Swedish army with you. I remember running with some of them at both VDA 2021 and UTMB last year (Henrik?). The races you should look at in the UK are the Ultra Trail Snowdonia (which is excellent - now owned by UTMB) and the Glencoe Skyline (which is fucking scary but amazing). Take care mate.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

@@JohnMcArthur-qj2lu we consider Dragons back as well. Some of my friends plan to do 13 Valleys this year as well

[@Lars-gn9mj]

Really enjoy your videos-I think I’ve watched all of them :) I did the CDH but same outcome as you had unfortunately. Keep going with the running videos, they’re great to watch

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot for watching. See you in the trails 👍

[@niclaskullgard9946]

Kul att se Marcus😃 Vilket jobb du gör med filmen😃

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Kul att träffas. Snart UTMB 👍

[@xXPejatTheCwalkXx]

Loving your video content! 🤗 It's a shame it got cancelled but a good call. What are your go pro settings and how do you edit / render it?

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks 🙏 I use 5k 24fps horizon lock and the protune natural for color. For editing I just switched to Da Vinci Resolve 👍

[@rubtol]

Congrats!!! What kind of device so you use for grabbing video?

[@MarcusKjellberg]

GoPro 11

[@tiagomarqu33s]

Hello Mark, Can you please provide us with a list of your ultra trail equipment? It will be really helpfull.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

This is the typical mandatory list: * Running pack to carry mandatory kit throughout the race. * Smartphone: the runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race: 
- mobile phone with international roaming allowing for its use in the three countries (load into its memory the organization's security numbers, don't mask your number and don't forget to take the start of your race with the battery fully charged)
- Keep the phone on, airplane mode is forbidden and could give rise to penalties.
- LiveRun application installed and activated. 
- An external battery is highly recommended * Personal beaker 15 cl minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted) * Minimum water supply: at least 1 liter * 2 working torches with spare cells/batteries for each torch
Recommendation : 200 lumens or more for the main torch * Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum * Whistle * Self-adhering elastic bandage for bandaging or strapping (minimum 100 cm x 6 cm) * Food reserve
Recommendation: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 power bars each of 65g ) * Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains. The jacket must be made of a waterproof* and breathable** membrane (eg. Outdry)
*minimum recommended 10 000 Schmerber
**RET recommended inferior to 13
- the jacket must, imperatively, have an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer. 
- the seams must be sealed.
- the jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof, but air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back)-since they do not damage in any obvious way the impermeability- are accepted.
The runner must judge whether, according to the beforementioned criteria, the jacket complies with the regulations and therefore is suitable for bad weather in the mountains. However, during a check, the race director’s opinion on the matter shall prevail. * Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of leggings and socks to cover the legs completely * Cap or bandana or Buff® * Additional warm second layer: a warm second layer top with long sleeves (excluding cotton) weighing at least 180g (men's size medium - M) OR the combination of a long-sleeved warm undergarment (first or second layer, excluding cotton) weighing at least 110g (men's size medium - M) and a windproof jacket* with durable water-repellent protection (DWR protection)
*the wind-proof jacket does not replace the mandatory waterproof jacket, and vice versa * Hat * Warm and water-proof gloves * Waterproof overpants

[@yosoymoree7115]

go pro 11??

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Yes 👍

[@yosoymoree7115]

@@MarcusKjellberg Excuse me, how can I edit and record to upload my videos with that quality with my GoPro 11?