Racing for the Win - MOAB 240 Documentary

[@hugosvenstedt]

Can we get a thumbs up for Audrey?

[@Starcrow999]

I think I'm going to watch this one while wearing my hydration vest, a handful of gels and about a litre of sunscreen on my face. Just to be on the safe side.

[@hisdud3ness93]

I am watching while removing Compeed from blisters and wondering if I am going to lose that black toenail again lol.

[@martinrabenalt1578]

Without any exaggeration: this is a masterpiece in cinematography and storytelling. And a real nailbiter in the end. Thanks, Jeff!

[@VascoDanielNunes-hq8iw]

You are so Right 😊

[@williamferguson8543]

Even the music was on point in this vid. Well-paced storytelling and an amazing effort to cross the finish line in second place. Thoroughly enjoyed! ❤

[@manfredmueller1125]

This is the benchmark in documenting a single person’s long-distance run. The bar is sitting quite high now. Thanks for all the hard work!

[@Nateclearyy]

The Barkley marathon one is really good too. “Where dreams go to die “

[@Alyssa684]

My husband wanted to watch the premiere with me and I said “careful, watching Jeff is a slippery slope to running ultras”

[@James_McInerney]

Wiser words never spoken 👍

[@PeterMisovicProfile]

Loooooong wau to go for 🙏🏻

[@BenNiland]

Yep he got me already

[@Alyssa684]

@@BenNiland he was definitely a contributing factor for me as well 😂

[@AstrumG2V]

I'll be cursing his name on the UTMB course later this year hahahaha

[@elizabethsmith6952]

Two life lessons here. You're stronger than you think you are. Surround yourself with people who love you.

[@JeffPelletier]

🙏💯

[@paulwilliams2814]

So true.

[@paulwilliams2814]

Ultra racing meets formula 1! Thank you Jeff and Audrée. Your adventures are inspiring and so very generous, how you edit to include so many remarkable people from the community. Congrats on this amazing achievement.

[@BENEATH_THE_SEWERS]

But if you can do it with no help, that would mean your stronger than everybody.

[@sdichampion]

Is there an option 3 and 4?

[@lindar5745]

"Why did he try to win??" 😂😂 Probably your best film yet. Outstanding all around. Congrats Jeff! I'm so thankful for all you share with us.

[@stalar2892]

That line was pure gold

[@ThomasLaang]

Best part of ultra running is that everyone is a winner. 😊

[@Nyelands]

Yet it must be so underwhelming crossing the finish and there are like 4 people clapping. Definitely not a spectator sport.

[@Kelly_Ben]

@@NyelandsI’m embarrassed to say I’ve spent HOURS on ultra livestreams, watching the race and chatting with other spectators. We’re not running ultras for crowd appreciation/approval, but to push ourselves to accomplish something epic. A few enthusiastic volunteers at the end is juuuust fine.

[@gregorybeben6682]

What amazed me the most about this race was that you were working so hard to catch Jesse at the end, but you kept filming. To divert any energy like that at the end of such a hard race and when you were so close, it really shows your dedication to your craft. You are truly admirable! And what a great job Audree does also!

[@guzsteve]

Don’t know if this dude is a great filmmaker who runs or a runner who makes great films!

[@mpelletier62]

Same thing thay was going through my mind watching this

[@Seby-biketrial]

haha so well said !!! both are great indeed!

[@andrew_macneilage]

I think he's both

[@mollymelena6104]

All of a sudden, marathons seem so mundane....😂 Pacer: "I was only in it for 30 miles." Me: "OMG!!!"

[@unnamed5oldier659]

And then he decided to run another 30 just cause

[@danprice88]

The thing is Jeff looks alive as if he could go another 50 others look in pain. What a Incredible achievement not only 1st 2nd or 3rd every single person who is crazy enough to even book a distance so great congratulations Jeff your work is on another level 👏

[@Lion_McLionhead]

240 is the new 100. 100 is like just the warmup, nowadays.

[@cherylbarns-y4m]

You make ultras look so easy. What a spectacular place to run. How do you resist stopping for such beauty. Only just started running again after loss of my husband of 55 yrs. Helps to improve my everyday daily mood elevation and I feel so much stronger. Watching the joy you have for running elevates my spirits

[@r-pupz7032]

Hey, just had to reply as I started running after several years of really bad mental health after the death of my partner. It's helped me so much too. It gives me hope and even moments of gratitude & joy I never thought I would feel again, and most of all it gives me the space I need to just exist - whether that involves processing thoughts/emotions or just emptying my mind and running. Being in nature is so healing too. I hope you are doing well, sending love from the UK and happy running ❤️❤️❤️

[@cherylbarns-y4m]

@@r-pupz7032 I appreciate you thank u so much

[@RangeMcrangeface]

I am not familiar, until now, with these incredible races and what stopped me in my tracks was the phrase, “the hallucinations have started earlier than in the past”. Badass people and their teams! The documentary was compelling and inspiring!

[@philihc]

"It's good to finally meet you" best line

[@jasonstapley5512]

"B*tched in a forward direction" 🤣New favourite mantra for (and summary of) ultras. Great film, amazing to see everything that went into it behind the scenes as always, including all of the help from Audree and the pacers. Congrats on an amazing performance Jeff!

[@mintymushrooms8025]

Everyone is so lovely. I don’t think there is any sport out there that is as warm to one another as this

[@meirox03]

Is it normal that I've rewatched this video like 5 times? It's so nice and inspiring for people dealing with injuries and are not able to run. It keeps the fire burning in our hearts. Thank you Jeff.

[@robertgutke]

This is the kind of content I come to KZbin for. Thanks man 👌

[@scottwaugh8839]

Pierce had such an awesome energy!

[@jimduyck]

You know it’s some amazing storytelling and cinematography when your seven year old wanders in and ends up sitting down to watch the last 3/4 of this! 🤣👌

[@audreelafreniere2258]

Our target audience! Gotta start them young ;)

[@danieljohnsson1862]

Oh lord... where to begin. Been looking forward to this movie ever since the race and it did NOT dissapoint. Top tier production, had goose bumps from start until the race was on where it switched to adrenaline. Despite knowing the outcome, it was so emotional. Seeing Audrey made me crack as well. Congrats Jeff to an amazing finish and a big thanks for all the effort you put in to this movie, it's second to none.

[@fitterfasterfifty]

What an excellent race documentary. I was not sure I wanted to watch over an hour of a KZbin movie, but it is extremely well put together and worth the time. Well done!

[@theultimateswan]

Aside from the awesomeness of it all, the drone shots are spectacular

[@kmerska9262]

Thank you so much to you Jeff and your great team for taking the time during this long and arduous race to document it for us to experience it you and your teams. You always motivate us to go out any explore this beautiful world on our feet. Forever grateful.

[@kmerska9262]

Already watch it twice already. EPIC FILM AND EPIC RACE

[@rafaelhidalgo]

Great job Jeff. Beyond the physical feat, great film making! Kudos to Derrick for his footage! Kudos to you for the storytelling and the editing! Not easy to summarize such a huge adventure! And kudos to Audre for the logistical dimension, the organization required to set you up for success is huge! Bravo! That race was a celebration of all the hard work you have put in over the years! What’s next after such a high?!

[@hollyandersen9394]

So fantastic to see how the race played out. Amazing cinematography and storytelling. Thank you for sharing your experience and for taking us along with you. And now to share it with everyone I know.

[@grimgranite]

Outstanding! This is truly inspirational and a beautifully crafted film, Jeff. Congratulations to you and your team.

[@ARClegend]

While the heat can be absolutely brutal in southern and eastern Utah, the scenery is absolutely worth it. It's a net morale boost. This was a high quality documentation of an impressive feat of human endurance! You all should be proud. Thank you for recording your journey.

[@amystubby]

Tay is the perfect pacer. Laid back, calm, but ready to push when the time comes, and I loved that comment about pushing on the cracks.

[@valgoesoutdoors1505]

Wow, what a performance Jeff! And what a beautiful race. Well done. And a big shoutout to Audree and the rest of the support team. You made him fly 👏🏻

[@JonathanSutton]

One of the best trail race documentaries I've ever seen. Engaging, heart warming, and adventurous. Well done Jeff, Also, including the few bits with your wife sharing in the joy of the adventure with you was the icing on the cake.

[@bonomonkey]

Thanks for bringing us on your trip. One of the best ultra docu's I've seen!

[@sarahkingston7421]

Jeff and Sally.. ugh. Life is good.🇨🇦❤️🙏

[@KeepRunningOz]

I found myself just smiling watching the last minutes of this video. The intensity at the end was fantastic. I loved every minute, you're an inspiration Jeff!

[@brettrunsfar]

Jeff, my favourite journey yet. Amazing to witness how strong you were closing and Audree’s feels were contagious. An all-timer 🙌🏼

[@greg_in_oz8429]

Thanks to KZbin recently recommending trail running clips for the Barkley, I’ve been watching several from the comfort of my couch and getting inspired to hit the gym. This is terrific, brilliant footage, great editing and incredible result. Truly inspiring stuff 🫡🫡

[@ToblerX]

Awesome video Jeff. Audree is something special man. The care and effort she puts into these races is absolutely incredible. Amazing race!

[@jameshhenderson]

Derrick Lytle. What great work.

[@moeezmalik3666]

Incredible storytelling as always Jeff, loved the collaboration between you and your fellow competitors during stretches of the race. That's what makes this sport of ours so special 🩷

[@DaveWilliams-tj3sg]

Thanks for taking us along for such an epic adventure!! It was a truly amazing performance!! Congratulations and great prep/planning/execution!!

[@marcow191285]

Awesome Movie! Many thanks for that and congratulations, Jeff!

[@devonkimber]

Amazing, Jeff! You’re one of the people that inspired me to become an Ultra runner! You are an amazing inspiration! I hope to share the trail with you one day. Wasatch 100 here I come. Thank you for all the heart warming moments.

[@JeffPelletier]

Have a great race!

[@devonkimber]

@@JeffPelletier My second 100 miler, in my home state, going to draw on your power in hard moments! THANK YOU!

[@CotswoldTrailRunner]

This should be shown on the big screen! Awesome Jeff, truly inspiring stuff. Well done to you and the whole team. Jesse is such a dude as well, what an effort. Loved it. 💪

[@seancearnaigh]

Wow Jeff - that was simply awesome. What brilliant viewing. Your wife getting emotional at the end was pure raw emotion. Loved it. Congrats to you both.

[@TravelsWithTony]

Just incredible Jeff! The racing, your composure, the videography. Awesome.

[@hibiru6868]

Epic storytelling and epic Moab 240 Jeff! I can’t imagine the effort that it takes to push that hard for so long. Your crew and pacers were awesome as well. What sacrifice they gave to support you. I’m sure you’re super grateful for such support.

[@Nowt2seehere]

Wow , Best movie of 2024 by 240 miles ❤ hollywood watch out for those Acadamy Awards.. jeff pelettier for Best director .. Best videographer ., cinematography deserves an OSCAR ...and jeff for Best Sportsperson of the Year ... outstanding work and your family / crew .. great job everyone ❤ .. absolutely smashed that 😊😊

[@VascoDanielNunes-hq8iw]

I vote for sure❤

[@brandielewis6599]

That was absolutely incredible in all respects and when Audree started to cry the emotional factor went way up. Congratulations on an amazing run and a spectacular film!

[@guzsteve]

What a show! I remember following you the whole way!

[@kellymccarter6032]

I was crying happy tears and hollering for first, that was amazing determination. Be proud. Your wife and crew rocks

[@g.o.a.t2005]

Woah! just amazing..... i'm out of words.

[@TrailRunnerReviews]

Epic. Jeff and Derek, incredible footage and awesome storytelling.

[@sebastiansanchez-cj1ln]

They day you stop filiming while running, you will start winning. But then again, we wouldnt have a Masterpiece like this. Thankyou for sacrificing your first place so we can get inspire through this images!

[@tomascorreia3057]

I'm not used to use the comment section, but this achievement deserves it! I've been following you for some time now, and you not only achieve 2nd place in Moab 240 but also made the best film possible out of it. You are really full of surprises. Keep up the outstanding work and vibes :)

[@brycejohnson2825]

This is just astounding. I literally cannot fathom the mentality it takes to do something like this.

[@VascoDanielNunes-hq8iw]

This week in Sintra Lisboa Portugal Pena Palace I met a Family from Canada and I realised she was a trail runner and I told her that I'm also a 50yr trail runner that travelled to África last century😊 and Adventures to Picos Europa Astúrias also Pyrennes Catalonya Nacional Park and that I love your videos and she said I'm so glad that you know that inspiring couple and Comunity like Billy Yang ,stories Audree courses as well crew Pacers etc... Thanks to all of You ❤MASTERPIECE ...More than 20yrs ago I met a 75yr couple her name Margaret & Michael and we did a hiking week all around Sintra area westernmost point of Europe Mainland amazing trails they loved so much that they came again ! They were so humble and taught me a lot how to get older wise and fit...Jeff&Audree you make me Remembering them to me ❤ Obrigado 🙏

[@wesleypowell3711]

Thanks for sharing this journey, I am absolutely inspired. I just signed up for my first half marathon, and watching this has taken some of the fear away from that race.

[@skulz66]

Great job Jeff! Congratulations! Great crew to go with it! thank you for sharing this epic story

[@tylernblaney]

Congratulations Jeff! What an accomplishment. You are so lucky to have Andréa as your co-pilot. Can’t wait watch what you do this year. 🙌🏼

[@JaquelineOropeza-d8w]

Congratulations! ! You are so strong. Also congratulations to Audree she’s a great crew leader

[@audreelafreniere2258]

🫡

[@EnzoStreat-Hagen]

I thought 1 hour was too much for a sport movie... Man, better than a thriller, loved it!!!

[@diegogafster]

So beautiful and inspiring.. Jeff and Audree are the best team. Please keep sharing your epic adventures with us.

[@whatsup3280]

It was so awesome to see this live in person!

[@clara20010]

wow, that is such an achievement!! i wanna do that one day too, you have my biggest respect

[@waynefarrellvoiceovers]

Best hour I’ve spent on KZbin in years. Thank you!

[@cpruns4501]

AHHHHH BABY!! I think it says something about me (or your film making Jeff) but I've been looking forward to this more than any movie premier. This is going to be epic! Thanks so much for all you give to this awesome community!

[@paulwilliams2814]

Ditto. Was waiting for it to drop and planned to have no distractions: was worth it!

[@travisskeen8930]

I’m training for my first 55k and stumbled upon this gold nugget.. I could not stop watching, so inspiring.

[@Kaisersozze]

Nice to see a fellow Canadian producing some top quality content like this.

[@gamecat3694]

Audrey and the pacers contributed much to this race. A good team is really crucial.

[@rosblackmore5422]

A fantastic story and a fantastic film. Love your work, Jeff and team!

[@sarahhoffmann1594]

Just amazing! Such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing those incredible journeys!

[@DarkArtGuitars]

I've been catching up on your older videos which are super inspiring about you getting your start, but this one is a whole other level! From the cinematography, the editing and you coming in second place, that's just insane.

[@RXP91]

Audrey is amazing! The pure joy she had over Jeff finishing was wonderful to see. Also what a risky event! I worry about muscoskeltal injuries in my runs but to have pulmonary adema as a risk is bonkers

[@bradley5792]

This has been one of the best documentary’s I have ever seen. It felt like I was on the journey just as much as the crew was! I’ll definitely be on the trail some day too.

[@lachlan84]

Well done Jeff! And wow the assistance from Audree, unbelievable, chapeau! Your preparation and structured approach clearly paid dividends here. Unfortunately, your beautiful cinematography has done nothing to reduce my longing to visit Moab.

[@gooky0123]

Absolutely incredible! Huge congrats!! And big congrats to Audrée, Kevin and Tayson too!

[@EverythingWasGreat]

I got all teared up with Audreys reactions towards the end, wow!

[@danielbalestrieri3035]

Great job telling the story of the race! Loved the drone and time lapse shots. Congratulations!

[@imshaehen9971]

Loved this! Keep me interested all the way to the end! Well done!

[@stephenmorton6732]

Amazing journey! Thank you for sharing

[@xiaoandmatt]

This is an incredibly well made documentary - truly stunning views and great storytelling and yeah the music selection was great also! Thank you!

[@austinado16]

So incredible Jeff!!! Congratulations!! And huge thumbs up to Audree, everyone in your crew, and the cinematographer!! So technical, and so tactical. Loved every minute of this video!

[@markm3448]

Absolutely amazing! Not just your accomplishment but the way you put the film together. Thank you!

[@amyfriesland723]

Amazing race!! Congratulations!! You are so inspiring to watch. You train so well, and plan well and you do a fantastic job. I enjoy your commentary and all of the scenery you include. Thank you for sharing this!!

[@RWester-kp3gp]

Somebody pass the tissues!! I knew the result and the finish-line still got me! Congrats on an amazing race and awesome film! One of your best so far I reckon!!

[@Dendrolycopodiumd]

Rewatching this for the ??th time, and every time I watch, I remember being at the airport on my way back from my own trail race, refreshing and refreshing and refreshing the tracker as Jeff closed the last couple miles! Such an amazing effort and a fantastic film. It really captures the beauty of the Moab area ❤

[@calebavraham9528]

Awesome job Jeff!! Way to go! You and Audrey continue to inspire us !

[@helensingh506]

The stretch right before Needles, when the sun was rising and you were running by yourself in that drone shot with that song choice🥺. Omg what a film!!! We're always rooting for you. My mom loved you in Georgia and was very concerned with the dogs. And now everytime she sees you on the screen she says "oh he should watch out for dogs!!" You're so strong! Can't wait to see what you have for 2024.

[@handoll2659]

How many ‘once in a lifetime’ adventures can one man have. Inspirational.

[@AlanCieslar]

Another beautiful film by Jeff Pelletier! This video not only highlights Jeff's talent as a video grapher and story teller but also his determination and consistency on the course. A true inspiration all around

[@LunaBearFoxyRoxy]

This is one of the GREATS of all running documentaries out there. Many congratulations Jeff and team for this incredible achievement. Inspiring for sure 🎉

[@johnseeley9316]

Amazing film by Jeff and crew. Just when I thought he couldn’t top his UTMB film, he raises the bar again. Wow, so amazing.

[@pierresavard4730]

Wow, great film, beautiful scenery, great characters, amazing performance. Once I heard you say you took maple syrup, I knew a podium was assured - don't know why it is not on the list of banned substances 😃

[@davidw.pursley6474]

Awesome film Jeff. I like this format. How proud you must be for both the run and producing such quality work. It was cool too for me to see my old stomping grounds from 25 years back. Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴.

[@raphaelkinney]

Fantastic production and effort put into this one Jeff and team! Outputting class performance while documenting it is no easy feat!

[@COplateauguy]

This was great - so impressive. This race is way out of my league but since i live close it inspired me to volunteer for it since i am nearby so thank you, Jeff!

[@jonathanrogers7115]

like a lot of us geeky running geezers, my wife and I can't wait - !! And congrats on crossing into such uncharted territory... My experience of the podium is being 3rd out of 4 in the 60+ age group at our local mountain 10K. But - - most importantly - - I'm still dreamin' !!

[@tito247guts1]

You sir, are a certified badass!😎 Love your support team & pacers.💯 Congratulations!👏🏼 What an accomplishment!🥈🏅🏃🏻‍♂️