MCC | 40km mountain race | UTMB

[@RicoMacky]

Long term running injury all through Covid lockdown and afterwards - this video was the one that kept me going during recovery. Amazing scenery and effort - thank you for this Flora !

[@stuartgunn5350]

Watched this 4 times now cannot get over that scenery, definitely going on the list.

[@rayyleaf]

Wow! That looked like an amazing race! I'm always so inspired after watching your videos. Just wanna go for a run right away

[@FloraBeverley]

It was just stunning! Haha happy running :)

[@katherinegolde7985]

"I'm descending this mountain as though knees are sort of an optional extra for the rest of my life" BAAHAHAHA I feel that way here in the Rockies...it just comes with the territory and yet it's so bad.

[@FloraBeverley]

Hahaha yeah my knees were hating me for a bit for sure!

[@ImmyLucas]

wow those views are unreal

[@michaelaustria208]

thank you 💙🌱💙

[@runningoneddie]

What a beautiful video. I am a road racer but can certainly appreciate the effort of running on trails. We've got some of that out here in the mountains of Utah but I just power hike in them, but I know they do the Wasatch 100 (Mile) race up there. Always a LOT more effort up there. Once again, enjoyed the video and congrats on a finish!

[@sofiefriesl2557]

These views are absolutely stunning😍 what a great place for a race but definitely a though one! Thanks for taking us along with you :) greetings from Germany😊

[@FloraBeverley]

Gorgeous isn't it? I hear you have some pretty awesome mountains in Germany too!

[@sofiefriesl2557]

We do!! I live in Bavaria so I'm not that far away from the Alps. I haven't gone for a run there yet but I definitely plan to do so in the future!

[@hamwhacker]

I did the Yorkshire 3 Peaks this year (walking not running) in 15 hours. So I know what it is like and cannot imagine what it is like to run it. Then this 40km race - beautiful video. You make it look easy and relaxing! When we know it is next level endurance that only the fittest can contemplate entering and complete. Many congratulations on your achievements and for sharing it with us. Gives us someone and something to look up to. Hopefully one day aspire to, although I have only just got my walking poles and I won’t tell you how old I am. Keep going for it. X

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you so much for this lovely comment! I truly believe anyone can do it - perhaps at different paces, but this sport is for everyone :)

[@afrodeity1576]

I ran out of breath just watching it!! Congratulations !! Beautiful place!!

[@Itsmebuddy98]

Well done! That was such amazing scenery! I can't believe you managed to film as much as you did, it would have been exhausting. When the world opens up one day, I would absolutely love to run a race like that! I am so in awe of your strength as a runner, I hope that I can apply this to my first ultra in October :) Thanks for sharing!

[@FloraBeverley]

Thanks so much, that's so lovely to say! Yes it was stunning, I felt so lucky to be there 🤗 happy running! 🏃🏼‍♀️

[@carolinasilva6366]

Thank you for taking us with you Flora!

[@gabriellebullinga5377]

I've got such bad FOMO now haha, the weather! The views! I gotta do the MCC now. Honestly, blown away Flora. I hope you had fun and thanks for filming it!

[@FloraBeverley]

Hahah yeah I mean I wanna be back there immediately! I had the best time thank you :)

[@mauricebrown9971]

smashed it flora and still was able to give a running commentary (bionic women)!!! epic scenery.....its a must for me to visit these mountains absolutely beautiful scenery.bigloveXx🎖

[@Kelly_Ben]

Wow... just... wow. Congratulations!! That scenery was phenomenal!! I can't imagine how tough it was to film during that steep technical race! I would love to hear how you recovered in the week or two after. And can't wait to hear about the upcoming race!

[@FloraBeverley]

Thanks Kelly!! It was so much fun too, honestly I loved almost every second 😊 ah yes recovery- will speak more about it in the next vlog!

[@jamesh284]

Amazing running and outstanding scenery. Thank you so much for filming it. Truly inspiring!!

[@FloraBeverley]

Thanks for watching!

[@carolinedebenham8279]

Congratulations Flora. You did so well!!! Absolutely wear your medal and t-shirt with pride. ❤️

[@FloraBeverley]

❤❤❤

[@Ralyks2004]

Amazing! Thank you for capturing this.

[@davidgoggin7921]

Thank you! Great vlog!

[@aylaamon3267]

Well done Flora! Congratulations!

[@ridsmorgan2145]

Hey Flora, This was SO emotional; I nearly cried when you set off. And, got vertigo...later. So many congrats; I am SO proud of you. Btw, you said at the end that you aren't a professional athlete but then, told us that MCC was a training race. Ok, girlfriend. Face it. You are an athlete, hugely talented and we all love you! I'm going to try to learn how to trail run... West Virginia blessings Xx

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you so much!! The beginning was INCREDIBLE- such amazing vibes!! Really appreciate your support 🥰 Aha very much looking forward to the longer race - it's very much into the unknown for me! Can't wait 🤗

[@lucyharrison7358]

Amazing flora you’re an inspiration xxx

[@sarahswims]

Fantastic cinematography AND running. Well done, such a brilliant achievement!

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you so much Sarah, I really appreciate it! :)

[@dannyjacobs6734]

Stumbled across this video while watching UTMB races. Very well done and may end up subscripting to your channel! Absolutely beautiful scenery!

[@FloraBeverley]

Thanks Danny! Welcome to the channels - plenty of awesome races to come! 🤗

[@michaelbennett6778]

Great filming thanks Flora and incredibly well done 👍 🏃‍♀️🏁

[@agnes4584]

That was fantastic, such a stunning place! Well done Flora! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@davegibb3175]

Well done Flora, great video. Same as me two watches lol. One of your best videos.

[@caralum]

Wow, the scenery! 🙌 Already had bags of respect for you Flora, but, having watched this, I now have shedloads more - thank you for your honesty! 💛

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you so much lovely!! Absolutely loved it ❤

[@matthewbarks2015]

Well done Flora! Absolutely smashed it!! Brilliant race and brilliant vlog

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you so much!

[@JackBrady]

Go Flora 😊🤗🤗🥳!! Such an epic challenge and you smashed it and looked so happy and proud at the end. Couldn’t get over how beautiful everything looks and definitely makes me want to try to go in the summer if not apply for the race at some point too. I remember hearing lots of people in a Canadian ski resort saying they come for the winter but end up deciding to stay because of how much they love the summers and I’m sure it must be similar there! Thank you so much for filming so much of your experience so we can share in that too :)

[@FloraBeverley]

Yesssss absolutely stunning. Defo going back next summer if I can+

[@fiddycaliber947]

Incredible, stay awesome Flora!

[@terezasykorova8462]

Thank you so much for taking us with you! 😍 I knew these trails were technical but omg, this is some Killian "the mountain goat" level stuff 🤯😂 Congratulations 🖤

[@FloraBeverley]

Hahah not quiiiiiite - I think I need a little more practise to manage those 😅 gorgeous tho!

[@stevejodoin9937]

Nice video. Great views. Your smile is contagious. Thanks for sharing.

[@catarinavianna1228]

Thats so impressive 😍😍 well done Flora!

[@richardbrown1573]

Amazing video and fabulous scenery. Thank you Flora for taking us along with you + really great seeing parts of the course. Congratulations and well done! 🙌

[@FloraBeverley]

Thanks so much Richard, glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@gracehaskins4203]

The views are incredible! well done!

[@letitiachan783]

absolutely amazing feat! you've always been an inspiration to me and I also started trail running this year! can't wait to see more of your adventures xx sending love from hk

[@cloedyy]

Lovely video and race that is soo beautiful to do a race there and you always get a boost when many more do run at same time. I hope you can come to Norway and do the Birkebeiner race (running) in Summer. It's a amazing race, too. Good job Flora.👍💖

[@ck9973]

Amazing!! I’m unable to run so watching you makes me so jealous!! Gotta use those trekking poles more on the ups and downs!

[@SamStow]

congrats, that was a great effort and the views and footage was awesome, thanks for sharing! oh and love the 'type 2' fun comment 😆

[@cutmorefamilyfuneraldirect4978]

Amazing video Flora, what an awesome place to run. You should be incredibly proud of your achievement, well done you.

[@FloraBeverley]

💕💕💕 thank you, I am very pleased and excited for more 🤗

[@dannygrays]

Such an amazing vlog. So so worth the wait. Thank you for capturing so much of the race. It was stunning and dream of one day doing something similar. That famous finish at Charmonix, wow. You were amazingly tough and resilient with such grit and determination. Huge congratulations. Inspiring stuff!

[@FloraBeverley]

❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much!! Really appreciate it, it was incredible 🙌

[@ricey6667]

Congratulations! It was a very cool race. The scenery was amazing as well!

[@FloraBeverley]

Absolutely stunning wasn't it!

[@Bb5y]

Great video flora. Well done. 😊

[@TurneyUK]

Beautiful part of the world

[@TarasSkyJourney]

I am not sure when that change happens that says "Well, I'm exhausted, I could just walk the last x mile(s), but if I just run it, I'll finish sooner!" LOL. I found myself saying the same thing yesterday on my 16 miler (training for my first marathon). The runner's mind is a funny place. I am SO glad you got a sunny day, though maybe you would have preferred some rain? LOL. I recall you saying in the last video (I think?) that rain was in the forecast. What a gorgeous video memory of the trip. I am grateful you took so much of your time and effort on that run to share it with us.

[@FloraBeverley]

Haha I know, its funny isn't it! So true though - I think it gets so much harder for each hour you're out on course. Definitely better to try to finish sooner rather than later on such a long race. Yup it said rain until just a few days before! The sun was amazing though, despite the heat :)

[@markthomasson5077]

Thanks enjoyed seeing that lovely scenery again, I was there a few years back, running but not racing. I was with you on the last stretch, done that, seems ages before you get into town. Six hours, sounds prêt fast to me.

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you! Gorgeous isn't it? 😍

[@ashleaoutdoors1163]

Brilliant vlog! Congrats Flora 👏

[@rachelhobson5725]

You are an inspiration! What a great vlog and a round of applause x

[@davephillips7613]

Brilliant video. I enjoyed that a lot. Really well done 👍 😊

[@sherryhynes2928]

Awesome views thanks for sharing

[@kerrygrey8778]

Well done Flora! Such an incredible job and so so technical as you say. What an accomplishment 🥳

[@andyisaacs4554]

Omg that was epic ... congratulations Flora , the Bristol toughness lol 😂

[@FloraBeverley]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@stuge7340]

Well done Flora, great effort and very well documented, I hope the recovery wasn't too panful!

[@FloraBeverley]

Recovery was surprisingly quick, though I can still feel some of the effects when I try to run 😅

[@dstarley]

Spectacular views, terrain looks awesome - technical is my favourite 🤩

[@FloraBeverley]

Yesssss so much fun

[@timeonfeet]

Wow those are some hills but what a place to race. The beauty and brutality of the terrain all together!

[@codysummers934]

Awesome job! Knees are optional lol... ouch! I feel ya, same here in the Sierras.

[@varldenslangsammasteultrajogga]

Well Done! Incredibly inspiring! 👏👏👏

[@maricelagarcia8008]

Omg! Congratulations lady. You killed it 😅😅😅 such an inspiration

[@stuartgunn5350]

Just got into running at start of the year and have my first ultra next May and training hard for it, watching videos like yours just makes me want to do it more, well done and a great watch

[@FloraBeverley]

That's great! Which ultra is it? Good luck with training!

[@stuartgunn5350]

@@FloraBeverley Scotland Ultra X 50, really looking forward to it, doing the utmb looks amazing

[@FloraBeverley]

@@stuartgunn5350 epic! They do great races - if you've not already watch my ultra x England in the Peak District. It was my first ultra too! :)

[@stuartgunn5350]

@@FloraBeverley yeah I think I’ve watched most of your videos now I like the style of your content it’s very me, I am very jealous of your trail routes where you live tho not much like that up here, but if you get a chance try Scotland X I’ve walked most of it over years of living not far away and the scenery is awesome

[@FloraBeverley]

@@stuartgunn5350 ah amazing! Oh I'm jealous of the Scottish trails - want to travel to run more :)

[@andypegg8239]

Amazing flora well done 👍 great video views were amazing.

[@sinethembagalane]

Well done Flora,so inspiring ❤️

[@MatthieuHebert]

Bravo for your run and your smile, cool video

[@Baby75xx]

Yay, been waiting for this one 😊

[@CobaltHaze]

Great video and no dislikes as of Tuesday September 6th

[@mattlyttle76]

Great run and footage, was there in summer of 2019, soooooo beautiful! Definately one of my favourite places.

[@FloraBeverley]

Absolutely stunning isn't it? Wanna go back!

[@emmawalker26]

This looks insane 😍 congratulations!!

[@AugherAndy]

Them hills are brutal looking

[@amaya5267]

Woh that was kind of amazing ! The view, the run, everything ! Congrats ! To be honest you have a good french accent !

[@FloraBeverley]

Hahaha thank you! I loved it. I was speaking horrible French throughout 😂

[@amaya5267]

@@FloraBeverley As a french person I can say that it's understandable (and a bit funny to listen to) 😂

[@FloraBeverley]

@@amaya5267 Hahaha funny good?

[@amaya5267]

@@FloraBeverley Yeah obviously!

[@d27vam]

Really great to watch I did the mcc in 2018 and brought back so many fond memories and some not so fond lol the down hill was crazy x

[@FloraBeverley]

Haha it's mad isn't it?! So maybe fun though 😍

[@markg99]

Those trails are so narrow I expect everyone finished the race in the exact same order they started! 😁

[@FloraBeverley]

Haha yes we did get a bit stuck at times, it was quite annoying!

[@vic6820]

In Chamonix, even the decents are uphill 😁. Well done 💪

[@FloraBeverley]

Hahahah literally true 😂😂😂

[@brunomenezes1978]

Congratulations on the test!!! Your video was amazing. my dream is to participate in an UTMB race. Hugs

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you!! Hope you enjoy :)

[@torquespirit]

Love your video. Got super weather for it..amazing views! I was wondering if you could shead light onto how you enter for the mcc. All the other races info is online but mcc I'm not finding?! You made it look super easy! Great job thank you

[@FloraBeverley]

We were super lucky with the weather! With MCC the entries are opened to locals and volunteers first, so I'm not sure it's available to enter right now. I was very lucky and was asked to run this for UTMB which is how I got a place :) Maybe send an email so you know if/when entries are opened?

[@davidpring3557]

Well done that looked great.

[@kvetch23]

well done! well done!

[@ludovicpiejos4379]

Really inspiring, thank you for sharing the journey.

[@heids2810]

Such amazing scenery! The course was really technical, congrats on finishing in such a good time 🙂

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you so much - it ass tough but hella fun too 😍😍😍

[@sleepeating888]

wow, what a beautiful race! so inspiring! after watching your vlogs I always want to go for a run or register for a new race :)

[@FloraBeverley]

Haha do it!!

[@debbieglen2800]

Well done girlie amazing time xx

[@junelj6781]

Brilliant vlog throughly Enjoyed watching very well done 👏

[@ldburn]

Really well done, complete madness but totally worth it I bet. Hope you've had some good recovery downtime :)

[@FloraBeverley]

Sooooooo worth it

[@anthonyfeatherstone2220]

Longshot guess - is the secret race in the Brecon beacons? Sounds ripe with technical trails!

[@FloraBeverley]

Haha nope, but same vibe, just a little more rugged!

[@sylvainegaegan4830]

Bravo Flora ♥️ tu es la meilleure 💪

[@FloraBeverley]

🥰🥰🥰💕💕💕

[@rizzlion]

Great job. I would be like... who is this crazy girl smiling and laughing this whole way up a mountain?

[@JBinNC86]

Thank you for the video 📸🙂

[@gokiwi2642]

Wow you did awesome, so cool place to run, must feel amazing finishing massive accomplishment, you’ve gained a lot of experience doing that race & confidence & strength to tackle any race, good stuff 👊🏼🌲🍀✅🥳😀👍🏼

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you so much, I absolutely loved it!

[@grahamtricker4103]

Well Done! 👍

[@kwchalky02]

Great. You did well to film so much of that. Great scenery. Well done! 👍

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you so much!

[@3elmdesignfurniturebydesig538]

Epic scenery cool race well-done 🥳

[@robbiesewell1848]

I did this race! I saw myself in the background at the start! Chamonix has some incredible trail routes, get in touch if you want a guide/run next time!

[@FloraBeverley]

Ah no way! Yeah I'll definitely be back for more! 🤗🤗🤗

[@Ecoroof1986]

Well done amazing route. Just out of interest why were you wearing 2 watches?

[@dormantviewer]

Congratulation..

[@Zozo77000]

oh merci pour cette vidéo ! I did this trail too! that makes me a beautiful memory :D

[@FloraBeverley]

De rien! So stunning isn't it?

[@Zozo77000]

@@FloraBeverley Yes very very very beautiful.

[@avinashbhogun]

Finally!

[@FloraBeverley]

Haha sorry

[@lorrainecowan7288]

Hi flora again I got vital run 26 mile in 3 weeks l don't like heights al the best

[@FloraBeverley]

Good luck!

[@patrickedwards5804]

Far, far above, piercing the infinite sky,Mont Blanc appears,-still, snowy, and serene-Its subject mountains their unearthly formsPile around it, ice and rock; broad vales betweenOf frozen floods, unfathomable deeps,Blue as the overhanging heaven, that spreadAnd wind among the accumulated steeps

[@commanderfreaky]

Congrats on finishing! Thanks for the footage I was watching the live UTMB feed but it was nice to see a more detailed video. What shoes were you running with? 🏃‍♀️ ⛰🗻👏👏🎉🏅

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you! Gorgeous isn't it? I was wearing columbia caldorado III - I've got a vlog of my full packing list before this one!

[@neilreynolds432]

Great stuff would love to do the race

[@sarabt]

Everytime I watch Floras vlogs I feel like we're besties.. she just doesn't know it yet

[@FloraBeverley]

😂💕