Running a half marathon with a rock and a wheelbarrow

Run the Rock: My mate Pete rolled his ankle badly when we were running one morning. He limped back to the carpark and I kept going. As I continued to run I thought, ‘I’m gonna get my crowbar and wheelbarrow, dig that big-arse rock out of the trail and run it to Pete’s house’. So that’s what I did.
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RUN THE ROCK
Produced and Directed by
BEAU MILES
Produced and Edited by
MITCH DRUMMOND
Final Sound Mix
JAMES DOBSON
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[@vestedskeptic6254]

"There's a good chance that's Beau Miles'" Brilliant, lol.

[@CarlsCozyCorner]

That's a good friend. He recognizes that only Beau is weird enough to do that.

[@jessicas8902]

Made Mr giggle

[@davidec.4021]

Lmaoo who else, floored me

[@Paddling16]

I laughed so hard at that.

[@DanielDavies-StellularNebulla]

Oh that was great 😂

[@GeoWizard]

Great little backyard adventure mate. Once again you make the simplest of jaunts feel wonderful and exciting. I’ll be buying your book!

[@TheBringsay]

The geowizard has great taste!

[@Noises1444]

unlikely duo

[@Saluno375]

Always fun when my favourite KZbinrs watch my other favourite KZbinrs!

[@onehandeddude1293]

Straight line with a wheelbarrow across the Black Country 🤔

[@NubaHuba]

Running across Australia in a strait line when?!?

[@jordanm6432]

"There's a good chance that that's Beau Miles." I'd say when people quantify unusual scenarios by assuming you're involvement, you're winning. Laughed out loud at that bit.

[@janewhitzend688]

Me too

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

"When somewhere familiar to you feels exotic, you're winning" - that seems to encapsulate so much of what your videos are about and it's what keeps bringing me back every time you upload. Also, there's the fact that you can somehow make a bloody good story out of digging a rock out the ground...there's not too many people on KZbin who possess such a talent (nor the motivation or imagination to do so). Good on ya Beau!

[@hereticmorte666]

love this

[@Acidassassin420]

Absolutely brilliant that line.

[@ArthurDentDK]

I feel this way running in my neighborhood after being on vacation. Often thinking, if I was still on vacation I would have taken a photo of that sight! It is a great experience to view the familiar in a new light.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

@@ArthurDentDK yep! So often I catch myself taking the place I live for granted. It's always nice to get out of that box and see things from a new perspecitve

[@drfruen]

What Josh said!

[@createcapital6164]

“Hey, there’s a bloke goin along the side of the road with a wheelbarrow!” “Oh yeah? What’s he doin?” “I dunno. I think he’s carrying a rock.” “Oh yeah, that makes sense.” 😂🤣

[@stevengreenhough4232]

"I heard the rock hurt his friend, and he's claimed it in some kind of warriors honour thing" "I heard the rock is a monument, a testament to their ever growing friendship built on the foundations of healthy rivalry and a shared persuit" "I heard the rock is their illegitimate love child."

[@BeauMiles]

Thanks to everyone who voted for The Backyard Adventurer in Booktopias Favourite Australian Book Award. Very cool notes about this production: Mitch and I produced this film in 4 days from start to finish/shoot to upload (Mitch still refuses to drink coffee- he’s very pure, which is actually pretty hard arse). This is our quickest turnaround by far, way quicker than even the haircut film (which was really just a 45min shoot!). Big insights: no reshoots/shoot to edit/do multiple takes while filming/running; get your focus right (Mitch killed it, I just push ‘on’); trust the story; have fun; get good help (Mitch's partner Kelly and sister Sherb on socials and photos) and shack up to an understanding/hardworking wife or girlfriend so that you and your mate can lock yourselves in an old garden shed for a few days. Lastly, we split the film into parts to split up the storytelling/edit to keep ourselves from drifting. In all, it was a bloody excellent, but not quite sustainable form of filmmaking.

[@ArcticNightwind]

Perfect timing! Cbeers mate, love ya!

[@vopenacattleco]

I think you are a genius. Cheers from Oregon

[@colbycalabrese8417]

Just finished listening to the 2 podcast episodes 1.5 minutes ago! Great Podcast, can't wait for more! Great film too! Also, I voted twice for the book, not sure if that was allowed, but I did it. Cheers!

[@tylermcleanpurdon761]

Beau, my favourite benign feral youtuber, bless!!

[@offthebeatenpath9144]

Voted. 👏👏👍👍

[@matthayward7889]

Two things occur to me: 1) I’ll happily watch anything narrated by Beau 2) no one says “bastard” like an Aussie

[@Turpie1985]

The Irish run them close 😀

[@elibaier]

There is a certain feeling you get after watching a Beau Miles film that is a bit undescribable. You just know that the world will be ok.

[@pabblogarrido]

2 Beau Miles videos in one month? Has he gone mad? Thank you for the presents Beau!

[@BeauMiles]

Was a stretch, but we got there!

[@johnnienoel-baker]

"I've always thought I'd want to be a golf ball hunter if I could be anything, but maybe I want to be a rock extractor" What a legend

[@brianvansickle5196]

you are an absolute gift to the world sir. you keep adventuring, we’ll keep being inspired!

[@nithazra]

Often when I'm out in the sticks, I find myself thinking "why didn't I bring a bag for rubbish?" Now I'm going to have to escalate that to a wheelbarrow.

[@EntirelyHonest]

Beau Miles, the only KZbinr that can get me to watch a 10 minute video about a rock, and be entertained the whole way through. Thank you sir. Bravo 👏

[@helenm1085]

I saw this comment, my next recommended video was Tom Scott talking about rocks for 3 minutes.... It's not 10, but if he had 10 minutes of rock content I'd probably watch that too haha

[@flywithcaptainjoe]

I absolutely love this channel! Mate your videos are absolute piece of art! Well done! Good on you mate! Keep going!

[@paolapizzicori5263]

I'd never imagine to find Captain Joe here....a good surprise!

[@JHamList]

the thing i love about the random stuff Beau does, is that they create value for the community around him, large or small, whether its planting trees, or just travelling from one place to another, this is a man who leaves a trail of positivity in his wake, keep it up mate.

[@AquaticApes]

I’ve never been this emotionally invested in a rock before 😂😂

[@longy6612]

As someone who rolls a ankle once every 6 months i appreciate your service mate 👍

[@tannernabozniak5196]

This is bloody fantastic. It’s like a comedy skit crossed with a motivational workout demonstration. 😂 I love it

[@FabeMcL]

You're doing life right when something like this happens and someone goes "there's a good chance that's Beau Miles."

[@labamba1134]

Mate, i am Nicaraguan, living in Germany and for some reason i've found one of your videos, by now i've seen them all and just started reading your book, i still struggle understanding some words ( my mother language is spanish) but i find absolutely interesting how you can turn the simplest task into something exciting, congrats on your book and your channel!!

[@WoodnessGoodness]

A Golf Ball Hunter sounds like a dream job. I didn't know it existed. In Florida, you could be the Dundee of Golf Balls.

[@PeeramonPat]

It is indeed, or used to be. My old man used to 'fox' golf balls on the course near his house where he grew up, would sell them back to the club or directly to players. If he didn't like a person who asked him if he'd seen their ball he'd pretend he didn't have it in his pocket...

[@Chris-yt7nw]

I'm pretty sure that everybody in his district isn't surprised anymore. They go out for a nice Sunday drive and see Beau just casually running with a wheelbarrow and it´s just a normal Sunday in the neighborhood. no-one bats an eye anymore. I love it! Great video as usual bud!

[@Andeh2010]

Most people in the world would be thinking "...its a rock". But for most of us watching, that rock was just a solid piece of entertainment for 10 minutes! I love the obscurity and mystery that Beau always finds amongst the most common, everyday things. Keep it up bud!

[@crazybeardjones]

My favorite part of this whole video is how well he filled in the hole🤣🤣🤣, good on ya Beau!

[@thomasellis7625]

So I’m right at 4:00 in, I think this rock is gonna be waaaaay more work than Beau is expecting. On the farm we had a small rock in the orchard, and one day when our friends were out with their landscaping setup to help pipe and fill a ditch we decided to get the bobcat over to see about getting this pesky rock out of the orchard. We came back the next day with a crane, and a dump truck of soil. Edit: I’m pleasantly surprised for Beau lol, never really know how these things will go

[@thetalkingfly]

Beau- Love that you keep playing around. Cheers, Steve

[@aidanflynn9833]

“When somewhere familiar to you feels exotic, you’re winning” one of the best things I’ve ever heard

[@LauraTryUK]

oh, the happiness! The happiness I got from this. Thanks Beau😁 And how lush does Helen look 😍 Congratulations!!!!

[@RyanCondon]

"I was gonna name it Rocky or Sharon" I actually laughed out loud. This is a massively underrated channel. Fully deserves more subscribers and viewers. Well done Beau, keep the films coming :)

[@GreatFlamingEyebrows_]

6:33 that quote sums up why I love this channel so much. "doing things some of us think but not many of us do"

[@rschreck876]

Whoa whoa whoa. Are you two having another?

[@BeauMiles]

Yep!

[@rschreck876]

@@BeauMiles Congrats!

[@wyattbaldwin]

@@BeauMiles Congratulations Beau!!

[@doingstuffoutdoors3002]

I love the way beau treats life with the enthusiasm of a five year old wearing a batman Cape and ya just know ya gonna have a smile on ya face when the video finishes..👍👍👍

[@runningwithaj]

Great story. Dad, there’s a rock! Absolutely love this.

[@SeanHodgins]

Back in my landscaping days, running wheelbarrows full of soil, gravel, or rocks from the street to different backyards was always one of the best parts of the day. Always a good bit of competition in whos was the fastest too.

[@Haze_E1]

haha then ol mate fucking asses over and has a sulk because gotta clean it up

[@brackeng1294]

We did it with Sod. If you hit too many bumps the front of the wheelbarrow would collapse and start rubbing on the wheels. Never stopped us from trying to beat the other guy.

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

"There's a good chance this is Beau Miles" haha

[@benzaremba6440]

I cannot put into words how much I love these films. Everything Beau says, and does are a complete reflection of someone, who I believe, is living the right life. Carefree, sense of humor, sees the interest and joy in anything that he does. The audience that Beau captivates is also a special group. I try to show these films to people all the time, and sometimes they don't quite stick as much with my mates as they do with me. Keep making films Beau

[@digitaldion]

‘When somewhere familiar to you feels exotic, you’re winning!’ - Beau Miles

[@zoot8378]

I genuinely feel like watching Beau’s videos has made me a better person. Thanks Beau!

[@ramsesbams]

i really love the kid going "that's a nice rock"

[@HoofInDenver]

I really love all your videos Beau. They are honest entertainment and I respect that. No algorithm BS. No smash that like button. Good stuff, Mate!

[@Frombie_01]

But I "smashed" (lightly clicked on) the "like" button all the same :)

[@kalebbuck9936]

I dare anyone to watch this and not have a smile on your face the entire time. Well done mate!

[@peterlyall6789]

I was saddened that he took the rock in the first place whose cares about his stupid friend should have been watching where he was going. I'm taking Beau to court to sue him. because he did this on Aboriginal sacred ground.

[@hisxxx2]

@@peterlyall6789 That sacred ground just spread a bit further, that should make you happy, not sad.

[@kamoto45]

Calling the rock “Sharon” 😂 amazing! Cheers Beau, another good one, just bought the book too so looking forward to having a good old read, all the best from Norfolk, UK 🇬🇧

[@sgt.scattered847]

Beau you will be happy to know I edited your Wikipedia page to state you are the "fittest wheelbarrow pusher in your district." Keep it up man! Absolutely love your content!

[@samuellazzell7525]

“When somewhere familiar to you feels exotic, you’re winning.” What a line.

[@okbyethankshello]

I always feel like I've travelled to a far-flung land, experiencing the most exotic of adventures when watching these videos. Thanks for the Vic based experiences Beau.

[@roseprecision]

Your videos have been a huge motivation for me after I broke my leg getting back into doing things was tough, after I saw the Commute I've gotten back into running, climbing, and cycling. All this to say, thanks mate.

[@karlferguson]

For shizzle. Beau you have reached a new level of awesome.

[@bigbirdly]

I am actually crying watching a guy running with a wheelbarrow. This is so inspiring.

[@danieljwickes]

I live for your quirky tales, and I think it’s safe for me speak on behalf of everybody here on KZbin, please do not stop creating your odd inexorable style of beautiful content sir 😂🙏🏽

[@cuteSaza21]

Congrats to you both on the second kid!! :D

[@m_lee02]

Too many people don't even use their blinker while driving... Beau does it whilst pushing a wheelbarrow. Goodonyas!

[@nancymcnee2707]

What a Mate! I laughed when the iceberg turned into a chip! But still impressed that you ran it into town! Good On Ya! BUT what about the BIG story - Baby # 2 ?!?!?! Twice the Fun!!!

[@hongas]

I just love your story telling... simple rock and sprained ankle and you made brilliant story out of it. thank you that was great story! I like to see your friend's response to the rock.

[@Digital-2_4_6]

Good on ya Beau. Started running cause of you mate. Love from Adelaide.

[@benzaremba6440]

Video #150 where I comment twice, but "I genuinely love doing things that many of us think but few of us do". You hit it right on the head, I love it.

[@05pepsimax]

As an Aussie who has been living overseas for three years (2 of those without the possibility of coming home), watching your videos with a cup of tea brings me closer to home. Thank you for both bringing what I love with home to me on the other side of the world.

[@duncanblakey9343]

You’re a friggin legend Beau, my absolute favourite videos to watch.. don’t stop

[@cooperwolfden]

I'm really loving the toned down and simple backyard adventures

[@sharronperez2739]

watching this at my desk with my friend sitting on the couch behind me, we both appreciated that the name "Sharon" was an option as a name for the rock. keep creating, Beau

[@cancuninsidergroup]

Beau Miles has something that Casey Niestat will never have, a bloody great Aussie accent. Story telling on another level, kudos Beau and team.

[@Blanc777]

Amazing Beau! That’s exactly what I was thinking when you first told the story. Dig it out and give it to the guy.

[@POOCRUMB]

That rock went for the ride of it's life

[@Adrian-ms6fy]

Brucey you absolute legend. Beau youre good too mate, real good..

[@Koppo90]

Hey Mate is there a New Family member on the way.... congratiulations. And again another banger Video. Greetings from Germany

[@hamishteasdell130]

This is hands down my favourite video of yours, it’s great how you can take something so simple and make a great story and video out of it. Well done 👏

[@vegancam]

8:00 "Oh yeah, that makes sense". Non-Australians please take note, this is the most Australian way for that conversation to pan out.

[@mschingacor]

Beau you crack me up with your monologue 🤣 Your lovely wife is the coolest for not minding your odd adventuring!

[@SeekersofUnity]

Rock and run. Or rather, run, rock, knock and run.

[@VinylinStrangePlaces]

Cheeky little secret video with a cheeky little secret mission! Love it man, inspires me to do my own little weird missions!

[@green90s]

Beau: "... like Rocky or Sharon" Me: "Sharon? Like Sharon Sto- GET OUTTA HERE BEAU" Good on ya mate.

[@TayWhyte]

I love your knack for storytelling Beau. Thanks. Also my new favorite quote: " When somewhere familiar to you feels exotic, you're winning".

[@kimriemer8264]

Golf ball hunting is so fun. I go with my friends all the time in the summer. Walking through creeks, bushes, down trees. Love it.

[@Dwhizzle]

Love it Beau! These little stories you keep telling are fantastic. Keep up the great work!

[@alivingston2490]

A physical life is a good one, I tell ya. Gee, I bloody love it." Lets get that printed on a shirt. 😆

[@BeauMiles]

Merch! Not sure. I like the idea but gee we all have a lotta t shirts. I'll see if Patagonia bite

[@outbackcookin]

Hey Beau. When somewhere familiar to you feels exotic, you're winning" Thats what life is about. Keeping it simple and slowing down enough to appreciate the little simple things. Thanks for a great channel!

[@derekhope6542]

These videos feel so incredibly human to me. There's a warmth to them that always picks me up. Cheers, Beau

[@jimklostermeyer4858]

"That’s quite pleasant" love it. Love your book.

[@senseiquickbooks4588]

Im first mate! (Or so i thought darn it 🤪) Hey is this some kind of trickery? You just uploaded 9 days ago and now you have another video? What sorcery is this? 🤪

[@automaticBottle]

Every time I see a new video from Beau, it feels like getting a present.

[@slightlyhomeless1257]

Never a bad video from the BACKYARD MASTER

[@xXelitegpXx]

Mafia style. Bringing the body of the culprit to the victims doorstep. Respectable.

[@fisfia]

🤣 You're right! That was what I was thinking but couldn't articulate.

[@erethjallsen8819]

Love your films mate!

[@Dan40D]

This is legit one of the best short films I've ever seen, thankyou Beau for brightening what's been a somewhat miserable weekend, don't ever change what you're doing. Congrats to you and Helen as well 👶🏼

[@gitaarXS]

What I love about your films Beau, is that whenever somebody walks in on me watching these, it's always hard to explain why I'm looking at someone running through a bush with a wheelbarrow. But you've introduced it so well that to me, it makes perfect sense.

[@Mehrad8barheM]

"When somewhere familiar to you feels exotic you're winning" WOW

[@branchworthism]

This channel is the hardest to find and THEN stop binge watching, change my mind. Top quality 👍

[@lancelotdufrane]

Your ALL-IN, attitude and lighthearted style, are pure pleasure!. Thanks! I smile the whole time I’m watching!

[@clifffawcett]

Beau! You are one of a kind man! Such an inspiration. “When something very familiar seems exotic, you’re winning!” Love it! Great job. Definitely a story worth telling.

[@kathrynhilder9609]

Beau...I love that your inner child isn't "inner" at all!! Child like wonder is something we all need more of. Thank you! 👍😁

[@aobdesigned3881]

Aussie humour in it's finest form... I fooking loved it.

[@heydanking]

The last lines are the best ... "look dad there's a surveillance camera"

[@williamkent2446]

I love your channel. It's just full of joy, and that's a beautiful thing.

[@jennyleef1775]

Watching this one the first thing that came to mind was old Cliff Young. He trained for his marathons in his gumboots but there were also photos along the way with him and a wheelbarrow. Gotta love it!

[@amywill9185]

Hearing you say "for shizzle" was a delight!

[@ericphillips6117]

'For shizzle.' Thanks again for the lovely storytelling, Beau! Cheers from Pennsylvania.

[@motivationtheoryrunning]

Good for a smile today for sure. Well done Beau, good on ya!

[@Akkodha-]

Guy has so much passion even for a rock,dude Even cleaned it before walking away

[@noodle_typhoon]

When somewhere familiar to you feels exotic, you winning.

[@crock48]

A true gem of a film as are so many of your other's. The whole family now sits down to watch the latest adventures of Beau Miles. My kids (5, 9) love the narration and word choice while I love the premise of the story being told. My wife however, is always perplexed as to how Helen must feel about her husband running off on another backyard adventure and the conversations around the dinner table you all must have

[@Covingsworth]

Woah! Surprise upload, thanks Beau!