Meet the UK’s New Professional Running Team | Part 1: "Origins"

Step inside the world of professional running, as we follow a group of London-based HOKA athletes on their pursuit of a Fast 10k.
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Ellis: / elliscross_
Rory: / rrylnrd
Scott: / scottbeattie_
Efrem: / efremgidey2023g
Callum: / the.distanceproject
Coach Andy: / andyhobdellahcoaching
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[@conorbrendandunne160]

Stoked to see Efrem is a part of this! 🇮🇪

[@the.distanceproject]

Me too 🙌🏻

[@JaneJones-zh6fr]

I have really begun looking forward to your videos, they cover so many interesting people and stories and show a really unique side to athletics that people rarely get to see

[@the.distanceproject]

Thanks so much! This is great feedback 🙌🏻

[@mrm9561]

Wow production levels flying....good to see you're on an upward trajectory with this despite the setback of your own running.

[@the.distanceproject]

Appreciate it!!

[@ayojones2009]

Top quality work as always. Incredible to see how far you and Charlie have already come in terms of production, storytelling etc. Can't wait to see how far you can take it and how fast the boys can run

[@the.distanceproject]

Thank you! Hopefully more to come! The bigger the channel gets, the more we can invest in getting extra camera people, or even the equipment ourselves!

[@ThatRunnerAaron]

Love the bit at 8:43, got the bird flying in the background adding the Hoka logo.

[@the.distanceproject]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@georgios.a]

Quite excited about this series, great potential both for content as well as results. Absolutely brilliant to see a British team - have enjoyed watching similar US based outfits. Great stuff guys, looking forward to seeing this project develop.

[@the.distanceproject]

Fingers crossed!

[@Rich_Mitch_Creative]

Proper class. A fantastic bit of work. Nice one. Can't wait for more.

[@the.distanceproject]

Appreciate it!

[@josephgonzalez_]

Great series. Looking forward to the next.

[@the.distanceproject]

Thanks for watching!

[@josephguntrip5495]

Great video this. Looking forward to seeing more of these guys both pre and post Highgate I hope

[@the.distanceproject]

More to come!

[@andrewllewellyn5254]

Another great vid, looking forward to following the progress, especially seeing Callum back on the track! Allez Allez!

[@the.distanceproject]

Appreciate it!

[@jakedeane6778]

This is class 🙌🏼

[@the.distanceproject]

appreciate it!

[@tomcooke9216]

It's like this content was tailor made for me to watch. Lovely stuff!

[@the.distanceproject]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@philipcampbell7548]

Love it mate. The intro reminded me of the Streets

[@the.distanceproject]

Thanks for watching!

[@kevinenglish5460]

Super group & coach.Best of luck for the season.

[@the.distanceproject]

Cheers 💪🏼

[@mattcarlisle373]

Lovely stuff 🙌

[@the.distanceproject]

Thank you 🙌

[@gillbla]

Great video and interesting to see the Hobdell madness at work 😊

[@the.distanceproject]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JadeGoesRunning]

Class as always fellas

[@the.distanceproject]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@briggsy010]

Love this lads 🙌

[@the.distanceproject]

Thank you 🙌

[@edwardhayes-woods2940]

So dope. More of this.

[@the.distanceproject]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@gravypuk]

Great vid. I'm actually in at 4:10 when a little history was made - been an Ellis fan ever since. Can't wait to cheer on the team at Highgate.

[@the.distanceproject]

Love to hear it!

[@jackstringfellow1254]

This is great to see a pro team training really inspiring. Hope the recoverys going well Callum

[@the.distanceproject]

Thanks mate!

[@iancollinge1614]

That's a great video, just shows how hard you guys work for it

[@the.distanceproject]

Thank you!

[@McCFit]

lets go ladssss

[@the.distanceproject]

🫡

[@markbateman9222]

Really looking forward to seeing how things go. The interesting thing about the five runners featured is that they have all achieved considerable things so far in their careers - but all of them have massive potential for improvement. It's great that UK runners are getting the opportunities that a lot of European and American runners of similar standard have had for years. In the UK Lottery Funding seems only to go to those at the very top who are probably earning a mint from the sport anyway so it is good that companies like Hoka are stepping up to fill that gap Hope the rehab is going well, Callum!

[@the.distanceproject]

Cheers 👍🏼

[@awesomfog345]

This is so sick

[@the.distanceproject]

Thank you!

[@ianres3397]

sick

[@the.distanceproject]

🤝

[@infocuslearning]

I think I would find it harder watching the other lads train if I was unable to join in. Good on you Callum!

[@the.distanceproject]

It’s easier than you’d think!

[@theophillipss6497]

no way the video is 16:09 in length too. mental

[@the.distanceproject]

🤣🤣

[@liamward8451]

Efrem 🇮🇪 🎉

[@the.distanceproject]

Great lad 🙌🏻

[@livinglife702]

Love this, just what the sport needs, go you guys!! but what about the girls, is a similar thing being done for women as well???

[@the.distanceproject]

Do you mean specifically by this brand? Or do women’s teams in general exist? HOKA sponsor a lot of British women, but they aren’t all coached by Andy Hobdell, so are not in this “group” 👍🏼 In the wider sport, lots of mixed gender teams exist!

[@livinglife702]

@@the.distanceproject Thanks for sharing, that's good to hear :) And as in, this group of you are all guys so is there an equivalent group being made for the ladies too?

[@DigimaxWorld]

You guys need a catchy nickname like the brat pack, rat pack, frat pack.

[@the.distanceproject]

Marketing genius

[@gillbla]

Hoka-Hob-nobs?! Oh wait...

[@abkonk]

I haven't watched the whole video but, is Callum being coached by Andy as well? Or is it like a split sort of business between his original coach and Andy?

[@the.distanceproject]

Callum here - my coach still oversees my individual training, but (when running) I meet with the group at least once a week and workout together. On camp, more 👍🏼

[@MattWheeler-kc4mc]

Hi Callum or anyone else reading. Hope the recovery is going well. I am looking for advice and don’t know where to turn. I broke my 5th metatarsal on Boxing Day, I’ve gone back and done too much too soon in training and have a lot of pain when I run. I went to an osteopath and he said I have a callus, he said to rest for a few weeks but if that doesn’t fix it there’s not a lot I can do. Obviously I’m not happy with that answer I want to know what I should do or who I should go and see? Happy to pay for private health care. I just want to get back running pain free and have no idea what approach to take. Any advice would be amazing. Thank you

[@the.distanceproject]

Hi mate, we’re not best places to give any medical advice. I’d recommend ringing a private practice to get a consultation with a specialist & take it from there. Good luck 👍🏼

[@MattWheeler-kc4mc]

@@the.distanceproject thanks for the reply. I’ll give that a try!

[@andreasghilarducci4137]

firstttt grert vid!

[@the.distanceproject]

💪🏼💪🏼

[@steventownley3342]

Separate womens team? Jess judd etc

[@the.distanceproject]

I’m sure the brand would love to but you’re unlikely to get them all under one coach

[@steventownley3342]

@@the.distanceproject was it difficult to get the 5 lads under the same coach? They might jump at the opportunity

[@the.distanceproject]

It’s harder than you might think. Asking people to re-locate to a new area, get along with new teammates everyday and be under the coaching of a new person… big decisions for athletes & big financial commitment from the brand! Can’t do everything at once. Hopefully if this proves successful it can expand :)