My 100km Ultra Did Not Go To Plan

[@SchvennMeister]

"Did not finish" is still world's better than "did not start"! Thank you TRC once again and Anna, for sharing another challenge that did not end as expected. There are reasons we runners have more platitudes than most others like "if it was easy, everyone would do it." Great effort and you made it farther than the overwhelming majority of us, even experienced runners would. So, be proud and now, you have another reason to do it again!!!

[@runningchannel]

Good advice!

[@missingmimic]

I love your mom reminding you of all you already achieved today, moms are amazing ❤

[@runningchannel]

Sure are!

[@anna.the.runner]

She’s definitely a special one ❤

[@kingsley6236]

Totally agree. My mum has stood in the rain being my support crew! Mums everywhere...you are all amazing

[@bongers94]

Good run nonetheless,Anna.Come on over here in the Philippines and try an ultra😊

[@carolinasilva6366]

I need more Anna content! Shes always so inspiring

[@markg99]

The thought of heading out into a dark and wet night, already drenched to the bone...😱 Great effort, Anna 👍🏻💪🏃‍♂️

[@anna.the.runner]

And with a chest infection to boot 😢

[@ianl4518]

That's pretty standard in UK races. if you aren't prepared to do that, or haven't trained for it. Don't enter. Not all of us can cry our way into Boston!

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

I have always loved Anna's vids , something pure about strength of character comes accross in the vlogs that are shot , very welll done!

[@runningchannel]

💪

[@jennabutler6304]

Thanks Anna. You probably helped more people with this video than perhaps any other. You did an awesome job. Way to go.

[@runningchannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheManCadian]

As always, Anna never fails to impress. Love that mum was there to remind her how awesome she is. Those conditions were nasty.

[@runningchannel]

Couldn't agree more!

[@RachelBarter]

Every video I watch of Anna taking on challenges I always end up in tears. Anna you are an absolute inspiration with everything you set your mind to. Sometimes, we need to set our minds to pulling back and looking after ourselves and that can almost be the toughest challenge.

[@anna.the.runner]

Sorry about that! 😅

[@PS_1234_]

I’ve missed seeing Anna! She’s an absolute legend and so genuine.

[@geofftoscano6804]

I hadn’t realised the video was coming to an end and I was dreading Anna finishing. Once blisters establish themselves the fun disappears from any distance event. I was so relieved when she decided to DNF and with nothing but pride for what she’d achieved.

[@michelleko6190]

One of the best videos I’ve watched on TRC or any running content ever. It’s not always about winning or hitting PBs, running is about the adventure, comradery, facing your limits, having fun, and being grateful for the full breadth of the human experience! Well done Anna for taking on the challenge, making the right call , and being a great presenter and inspiration 💪

[@anna.the.runner]

Thanks so much 🙏🏼 that’s so kind

[@HiggsybearOutdoors]

Excellent video. Well done, Anna. What an incredible achievement and a beautiful run - you made the right decision. I love the longer form race content and this is one of the best. Well done, team 👍🏻👍🏻

[@martonferenci]

I think this paints an honest picture of trail running. You can have the best plans but nature is superior and you have to respect it. Well done on making the hard but good decision. The trails will be there next time.

[@simoncattabriga1892]

That's why I LOVE Anna! What an absolute legend! Your so inspiring!

[@anna.the.runner]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@kevinlance1813]

Anna you have been one of my greatest influences in my running for years now. They say it's inevitable when you start running and now you've taught me how to say enough. I'm old enough to be your dad so I will say I'm proud of you too. Let's keep going knees up chin up. Cheers girl from NC

[@jacquelinmaas8256]

Your mom spoke wise words: you achieved so much!! The weather didn’t lend you any favors, but this is so inspirational

[@ruthchappell6511]

Huge respect to you, that looked like an incredibly hard challenge.

[@ZmyslonePL]

You are so big inspiration for me. I'm running for years now trying to go back and prepare to 100km. Love this sentence "who wants to do something when you guaranteed to succeed all the time".

[@langdalepass]

you can be very proud of that achievement that a lot of people wouldn't even start. Well done. Really great character and example to others too.

[@wilsontang8995]

Kudos to Anna for gutting it out that far in those adverse conditions. She's always an inspiration. Looking forward to more of her challenges and videos.

[@munnerrunner]

Anna, you are a legend!

[@jamesmoore1675]

Well done, Anna! Always enjoy your videos - authentic and honest. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@trailrunningphil]

DNF - Did nothing fatal! Go again on the next one Anna. Bloody awful weather that. Always going to chuck it down up there though eh!

[@anna.the.runner]

Absolutely. And I was battling a chest infection going into it, unbeknownst to me. The medic at the final aid station picked up on it and suggested it could turn into pneumonia if I went back out in those conditions

[@shirleylowe8045]

Anna, you are amazing! Bless your wee mum too ❤

[@haleydelpesce2022]

Anna I'm so proud of you for making that tough decision! No one wants to cut races short but sometimes you have to do what's best for you, your body, and your mental well-being!! Thank you for sharing this side of distance running, it's something that's not often shown on social media☺

[@mysticgaming2455]

You did amazing never say your a failed you gave it your best and we're proud of you

[@the_hiking_hairdresser]

Absolutely amazing, and 100% the right decision with wet kit in those conditions. The mountains will still be there for another day! As for music and emotions, I was doing The Lap September this year, as I was climbing Wansfell, the lighting was perfect, the view was incredible, and I put on some 'sea shanties' and the song 'Cornwall' by fisherman's friends came on and the hairs were standing up, and my eyes started watering. Those moments, finish or not are what we do Ultras for, and also what give us the drive to grow as people. Whether it is a good or bad race in our heads, we always come out of a race a more improved person, and learn something new.

[@Realityissues]

Well done, Anna. You made the right choice. That was a rough race in tough conditions. You should be proud.

[@njaneardude]

Crazy technical course! You're amazing! 👊👊👊

[@herecomesbod]

You made the right decision. So glad you had your mum there for hugs.

[@mxrored]

I love watching you on the channel Anna, find your grit and vulnerability so inspiring. Thank you for letting us in on your journey, so glad you decided to call it 💓

[@maggieprobst1200]

I always cry watching Anna’s adventures. Inspiring human!

[@johnsonmlw]

Inspirational work. Goodness me. Amazing.

[@purple_nhaze]

You can be proud Anna, you pushed through your limits. This isn't an easy feat.

[@FredrikMolnar]

Anna did great! It is a challenge, not supposed to be easy! This is what it’s all about! Can’t wait for next video when Anna takes on a challenge and nails it(or dnfs it, and goes for next challenge)! ❤

[@JeffreyADavis-vy5qy]

I love that Anna shares the good times and the hard times. Her expression of joy and of disappointment. Real running!

[@fionac1089]

Absolutely love Anna's vids. Well done Anna. Always an inspiration to see you doing these things. You are obviously amazing but it's great to be able to watch 'ordinary' people running and not just super fast young fellas!

[@jamiedalrymple3689]

Well done Anna you did awseome. Good luck for your next ultra ❤️✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@SteveA308]

Oh cool. I super missed your big ultra experience events

[@benoneill7883]

Anna, you inspire me. You made the right decision, and because you did, others who watch this video, will too, if they need to. Well done.

[@georgepattinson1036]

Oh Anna, that was gut renching, i nearly cried too😢

[@sarahcolliver7650]

I just love Anna’s videos. She is just delightful, inspiring and relatable. I find myself getting emotional with her in the high’s and low’s. So amazing!

[@alancarrick1541]

What a legend, sometimes the hard decision is to say enough is enough. Looking forward to your next challenge as I know there will always be one more!!!

[@cars92dtb]

That was a story… can’t imagine what it takes to run as far as you did. Such a huge victory in and of itself! Onwards and upwards as they say 😊

[@nickellis999]

Very sensible decision. Kudos to you.

[@TheHutchRuns]

You did amazing Anna, you should be rightly proud of yourself, pick yourself up and go again another time!

[@fritz4345]

Anna will be back!

[@stephenwade3367]

So inspiring, really amazing stuff. Along with all the other comments on her, I agree we need more Anna content

[@xxmorancxx]

Your mum comforting you sent me over the edge 😢 good job Anna and good job Mum ❤

[@willlewis5302]

Very brave. You did so well. The good thing about trail running is that there is always another one.

[@anna.the.runner]

Absolutely

[@MarieRossiter]

Anna, what I love about you is your tenacity and how much heart you have for everything you do. You absolutely made the right decision. And that decision never negates what you've done, who you are and what a testament you are to your sport and to all of us here!

[@anna.the.runner]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@checkerspoppyuk]

Great Effort, and a good call at the end!

[@Beatriz_MC]

Making the right decision takes a lot of courage too. You did amazing. We need more Anna content!

[@daveswitch22]

That's the right choice. Well done! Amazing!

[@TheNbrayman]

Anna, you’re a rockstar!!!

[@tonyscottinFrance]

Well done Anna, your a star. Keep the content coming.

[@anna.the.runner]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@mjowsey]

Anna is so great, such an inspiration.

[@Intrepid_women]

Well done Anna. I love watching your races.

[@HStacey2011]

I love videos with Anna! You're so inspiring. Take good care.

[@jansfrance]

Wow! You are amazing! When your mom hugged you I got teary-eyed. Congratulations!

[@happylife8570]

Sometimes the best choice is to not go on. You’ve learned a lot and lived to fight another day. Great job for even taking it on!

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Bloody good effort Anna. Classic line “do you have potatoes here?” 😂 love it. The Lakes is a beast when it’s wet so no shame in a DNF. Sterling effort 🤜

[@anna.the.runner]

I can’t explain to you how good those potatoes were! They had vinegar and salt on 😋

[@emmastollery1648]

Wow Anna ….well done…that looked really really grim and I think you made a brave and wise decision to stop there….that weather was truly atrocious! But some stunning views….. ❤

[@tilda3141]

I admire you so much Anna! It takes courage to head out on challenges when you now there's no guarantee for success, know it's going to be hard as hell

[@alicesmith9778]

Anna you’re such an inspiration! That Lake District rain is like no other, you did such an amazing job. You made the right call ❤

[@sdixon92]

Well done Anna! Thank you for putting it all out there again!

[@dabascom]

You are amazing, Anna!! Kudos for allowing us to join your journey.

[@wheezy64]

That was a very frank & honest account of what it can be like to compete in an event of this nature. Well done for giving your very best on the day. You made the correct decision to stop & have nothing to be ashamed of . You're a wee star.

[@anna.the.runner]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@stephafitt1]

Thank you for sharing your experience. You were ace whatever the finish. You're an inspiration.

[@peacefulcitizen5765]

Absolutely amazing Anna. I was emotional watching you and your mum at the end. Be proud and be kind to yourself ❤

[@henrygale77]

I wasn't prepared for the emotional train that hit me by the end of this video. You did amazingly well and should be as proud of yourself as your sweet mum is 🥹

[@carlospagos89]

weather conditions play a huge part in ultras too, wet boggy/muddy terrain saps the life out of the legs too. great great effort in those conditions anna!!!!

[@deancoxy101]

Anna is such an inspiration, she’s such a positive person and beautiful spirit.

[@liamkelly6520]

One word….. inspirational!

[@markm1630]

Well done Anna, you done great and done yourself proud

[@jasonross-collins6033]

Great achievement Anna and you made the right call. Well done! you'll go again at the right time.

[@marcusgrainger3329]

Your ultra running experience really shines here. Unstudied new route section, low visibility at night and no spare headtorch - this was definitely the right call. The fact that you had two other runners to stick to could have been a consideration, but you'd have to agree to stick together and that's hard when you're close to the cutoff time. I keep learning from you Anna!

[@anna.the.runner]

Unfortunately Rich and Matt had already made the call that they wouldn’t continue, which was another consideration of mine to call it. My watch battery was dangerously low, and the medic picked up on my cough as being a chest infection - which I’ve had to have antibiotics and 2 weeks off to recover from 😢so many things stacked against me continuing 😔

[@SimonRichards]

Amazing effort, Anna.

[@leonrowe5923]

Well done Anna!!

[@rachelshirley8403]

Anna, that was such a gritty attempt at the 100km! Weather can be such a bugger at times and there's no coming back from soaking wet gear when it's forecast for more rain and wind! Take all the learnings from this race, and girl, onto the next one 🙂... Tarawera in NZ.....

[@madr309]

Saying "I'll just carry on", while pushing blistered feet up a mountain in cold rain and blustery wind is the most English thing ever. No shame, Anna - you've shown what a badass queen you are. It took so much courage just to start, and to push on for an entire day, through that weather? I am so impressed by you and your effort.

[@jadeobrien-smith]

Always love Anna's adventures. Super raw and inspirational!

[@anna.the.runner]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@ThatRunnerAaron]

Right decision definitely made. You’ll’ get em next time Anna, still a great achievement & an ultra distance ran!

[@mikestevenson1334]

Anna, you are an absolute superstar! Super proud of you :) You made the right decision, for sure. Also, potatoes are the best thing ever :D Loved your mum giving you lots of support! YOU ROCK!

[@meliora1985]

I think you made a very wise and mature choice. To continue would have been dangerous. Mountains in the dark in cold, wet weather with poor visibility should be taken VERY seriously. Especially when you are already cold and exhausted. Congrats on an epic run! And I agree with many others... this was a very important video to share. Too often, as runners, we push too hard and take risks we shouldn't for the sake of our egos. Hope you enjoyed a cosy, warm night after your exploits on the mountains!

[@nathaniel23946]

Still SO SO SO PROUD of YOU Anna!!!! Huge and mad respect for you! I know you will be back tackling this race again!

[@ashdanga]

Nothing but respect. It doesn't matter you didn't finish, in that journey you achieved so much. Well done.

[@ianlee7786]

Thank you for sharing and inspiring

[@johnevans187]

Great job, Anna! I love seeing how you challenge yourself while at the same time making sure you're staying safe. You inspire me!

[@iansoady8113]

Respect Anna, live to fight another day!

[@CR-ew9gl]

Anna, love seeing you back on your adventures, you were one of the first that I started following when I took up running before Covid - hopefully I will get back to it again soon. A huge congrats to you

[@chloeemmawells]

Blinking glad I was pre warned to have tissues at the ready, that was one emotional watch. An amazing feat of strength and endurance shown by Anna, she’s a rockstar. I think there’s more to learn when things go wrong rather than right and that’s where we grow as humans. Much respect Anna! Xx

[@chericebt4332]

Anna you are a beast!

[@iancarnegie2008]

Massive repect for what you achieved - and it WAS quite an achievement. Well done!!!! Inspirational

[@catrionakilgallon4400]

Well done Anna! Your mum is right, we’re all very proud of you. Still an amazing achievement in really tough circumstances. Hope you’re feeling better now xx

[@emtablet9443]

Anna, you are so inspiring ... I ran the 20k race/2valleys mainly after watching your training video. Maybe one day I'll be brave enough to take on a longer one. Love watching your videos on the trails, thanks for sharing your race, you are awesome ❤

[@sophiebennettdiplcm8236]

Aww Anna you are amazing! You are truly my inspiration! Also your mum is so lovely

[@killerqueen9298]

Aw. I really feel for you Anna. When I felt down someone said to me "dont be hard on yourself. There are millions out there that didn't get off their backsides" Take heart from the fact that you competed to the best of ability and thats's all you can do. There will always be another day and another racee. I am so proud of you. Onwards and upwards Anna. Keep going❤❤ you are are awesome.

[@runningchannel]

☺️

[@andyisaacs4554]

You totally rock Anna ......proud of you for giving it your all

[@Gavinfunk69]

Ultra vlogs/vids are always class. It takes a different breed to go past 50k