RATRACE THE WALL [4K]: Can I beat my 2022 time?? Full race vlog and my course guide 🧡

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The Wall is RatRace’s epic 70 mile ultramarathon along Hadrians Wall from Carlisle to Newcastle. This year 1,500 people were allowed to enter and with a cutoff of 26 hours, it was a great ultra for many first time ultra distance runners.
After running in 2018 and 2022, this year I took on The Wall for a third time, to see if I can finish faster than I have before.
In this video, I also try to share more information about the race for anyone thinking of having a go next year (distances and conversions are estimates and there’s bound to be a few errors, but you get the idea!).
NOTE: I'm not affiliated with RatRace and all views expressed are my own.
Thanks for watching :)
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[@richardfranklin2913]

I love getting in and seeing there's a new 30SomethingMike race video! The production quality of your videos gets better and better - this is really top drawer content; typography, graphics, story - a very classy documentary experience. Keep them coming!

[@30somethingmike]

Richard thank you, that’s really kind. I’ve been trying to learn about video editing and aiming to make each video better quality, so I’m glad it comes across 👍 thanks for watching and all the best

[@CANMANU.K.]

Well done mate I ran THE WALL in 2023, marshalled it this year and had the great pleasure of taking everyone’s photos at the end, booked up now to run it again in 2025, I love THE WALL only race that really gets me excited and emotional in equal measure

[@30somethingmike]

That’s awesome - thank you for helping to deliver an amazing event this year! Good luck for 2025 - I agree it’s very special. All the very best

[@markg99]

I think we all recognise you the same way, Mike. "Oh look, there's Mike with his gate. I'm sure he'd run faster without it" 😝 Glad you enjoyed the wall again mate. Well done! 💪🏃‍♂️🙂

[@bev9708]

Hey Mark , you mean his gait while climbing the gate??😁🤓 Sorry I'm an English teacher, I can't help myself!!😆🤷‍♀

[@markg99]

@@bev9708 😂😂 yes, I couldn't help but imagine him running around carrying a gate, making him very easy to recognise!

[@bev9708]

@@markg99 😂😂😂 So funny!!!

[@30somethingmike]

😂😂 someone once said that “running opens doors”. Maybe I took it too literally… and replaced doors with gates.

[@bev9708]

@@30somethingmike 😂😂 so funny!

[@deanfarrell8565]

Well done, that was a really strong effort 💪 this was my first Wall and probably my last, I'm still sore now 😂

[@magicrat71]

Congratulations on that PB, Mike. Superb video, your best ‘Wall’ footage yet. You really captured all of the key parts of this event which will be invaluable info for the first time participant. I had to pull out at Hexham unfortunately. However, already signed up for 2025 to go back & get the job done 😎 Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences of this brilliant race 🙏🏻 All the best, Karl

[@30somethingmike]

Thanks Karl 🙌 sorry to hear but well done getting to Hexham. I’m sure you’ll get the rest in the bag next year! All the very best

[@lewisforrest1265]

Loved that. Another great watch and an incredible time to boot. You should be super proud of yourself. Top Man.

[@30somethingmike]

Cheers Lewis much appreciated 🙌

[@Neal4525]

Well done Mike and a sub 15 to boot! I ran with you briefly between Walltown and The Sill, I pop up a couple of times on the video. I managed to get over the line in 13:14:47! Again, well done!

[@30somethingmike]

Hi Neal - I remember, thanks for your tips and route guidance! Well done, that’s an epic time. I dropped off your pace after the Sill. Cheers for watching and I hope the recovery has gone well 👍 all the best

[@michaelbennett6778]

Thanks for a great film Mike . Hope to do this one day . Inspirational 🏃🏻‍♂️👏

[@stuartwaton7381]

Another great video. Always enjoy the honesty, and the production is great. This race is on my maybe list…

[@30somethingmike]

Cheers Stuart - I’d definitely recommend it!

[@carolsorensen5750]

Absolutely brilliant video and experience, Mike. As my first and only ultra, this video helped me relive my experience. Your previous video helped me prep as well. Thank you so much for making them and sharing them. Cheers.

[@30somethingmike]

I’m really glad to hear that the videos helped! Well done on completing the Wall - I hope you had a fabulous time 🙌 all the best

[@BenNotley]

Absolutely superb mate! That was fantastic on many levels! Just goes to show that all that hard work you have been putting in lately certainly gets results bud! What a superb way to finish. Fast and strong.....incredible! The highlight for me had to be the "Roman thing".....fascinating 🤣👌I look forward to seeing what you have got coming up next mate 😉😎🤘

[@30somethingmike]

Haha thanks Ben - I should give up the tour guide career I think 😂 yes the training does seem to be paying off! The next few weeks will be focussing on upping the training now and getting fit enough to keep up with you at Triple Trails!! Cheers for watching mate

[@DanRuns]

Can we get a videography masterclass vid uploaded? The way you put things together is superb: what a run!

[@30somethingmike]

Cheers Dan! Just trying out different ideas and hoping to improve with each video. If only I could use the same approach with my running 😂 cheers for watching bud

[@kristopherhodgson8460]

Hi Mike. Didn't quite manage to say hi as I saw you walking to the start line. Great video. It has been great to relive the event again. I absolutely loved doing for the first time this year. Keep up with the great videos and well done on your pb.

[@30somethingmike]

Thanks so much and well done for completing the race! All the best

[@carolinelewis1858]

Brilliant! Well done Mike! 👏🏻👏🏻 Excellent video as always too 👌🏻

[@30somethingmike]

Thanks Caroline 🧡

[@bucketlistworld7436]

Well done mate I finished just after midnight was a tough day with the weather my first ever ultra your previous videos really helped 👍

[@30somethingmike]

Well done, that’s epic! Glad the video helped and hope you’ve recovered well 🙌 all the best

[@thomasharnwell8166]

Hi, I was there. Shame I didn't see you. I had watched your 2022 video so many times leading up to race. Was my first distance more than a marathon. Weldone on your time..

[@30somethingmike]

Cheers Thomas and sorry we didn’t bump into each other. I hope you had a good race and cheers for watching! All the best

[@studentthom]

Really great! Spoke to you along the way and you helped me reach the end too! 🙏🏻

[@30somethingmike]

Ah well done - I hope you had a good one 🙌

[@freddyruns]

Congratulations Mike! Absolutely outstanding mate 👊🙌👏

[@30somethingmike]

Thanks very much 🙌

[@mikebonner5611]

Great vid and great run. Well done! 👏🏻

[@northender2006]

Well done pal, great running.

[@iaincallaghan2913]

Another great inspiring run and video. As for the stomach issues, I reckon the pick'n'mix. Hope to catch up soon.

[@30somethingmike]

It can’t have been all the sweets I was eating… 😬 lol cheers Iain, hope you’re well. Catch up soon

[@kamucho]

Amazing race and well done!

[@carlstoakes6240]

Quality as always Not enough drama though. Can we have a bit more next time please? 😂

[@30somethingmike]

Haha thanks Carl - I’ll try and get a bit more drama next time 😂

[@nishib89]

Ever-inspiring - thanks!

[@amrunning1301]

Excellent video, well done 👏🏻

[@stubbini]

As always another high quality video, Mike. Love the storytelling and the map overlays that bring the event and the journey more to life. Well done!!

[@30somethingmike]

Cheers that’s very kind!

[@brianmcbitter]

Well done Mike, last year was my second attempt and first finish. Only ultra I've ever raced and felt very nostalgic watching this. Hopefully I'll be back, would love to do it in 15. Well done!!

[@30somethingmike]

Thanks Brian - well done on the finish. It’s a great first ultra (and it was my first in 2018 too). 2025 on the cards then…! 😎 all the best

[@tworunningbrooms]

That was brilliant. You told a great story. We're up there soon and will check out some of those sites. One question. How do you know what snot tastes like anyway? 😂

[@30somethingmike]

That’s Brooms 🧡 it’s a great place to visit for local history (albeit it turns out I don’t know a great deal about it). Haha - great question! 😂😂

[@bev9708]

💪💪🏃🎖Huge CONGRATS Mike!!!!🎖🏃💪💪 Another fabulous and motivating video, truly gorgeous, with a well-earned hearty English breakfast there at the end!!! Sincerely BRAVO!!!!👏👏👏

[@30somethingmike]

Thanks so much Bev 🧡

[@ronalddavies5315]

Nice one Mike.

[@barrydent5240]

Congratulations! Would you think about a video on the kit you used, am inspired to give it a go next year so any tips would be very helpful!!

[@30somethingmike]

Thanks Barry! If there’s need then sure I can make a video about it. I’m no expert but would be happy to share anything I can 🙌 cheers

[@benbadger2641]

Great run! Currently only done half marathons. Aiming for a spring marathon in 2025 how the hell do people even make the step up to these kind of ultra runs?

[@30somethingmike]

Cheers Ben 🙌 good luck with your marathon goals. I do ultras mostly for the food and the walking 😂 half marathons are a very different challenge because you have to keep running the whole time! All the best