Running Across Darob National Park - RACING NAMIBIA 🇳🇦 EP 6

We're now on Stage 4 of the Namib Desert Race, part of the Racing the Planet 4 Desert Series. We're running 250 km over 7 days across the desert in Namibia, while carrying all of our own food, sleeping equipment, and supplies for the week on our backs.
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[@JeffPelletier]

Channel Members can learn about my gear for the race in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ7cXoiEqr57es0

[@lynettepatten904]

Thank you for featuring Gabriella. Her overcoming of numerous adversities is an inspiration. I look forward to her book. These features are my fav part followed by the incredible cinematography.

[@jeroen1989]

Book?

[@amycave12123]

This series is amazing, I can't wait for each video to appear. Since I've started watching I've been researching these races and would love to do one eventually!

[@outerlimit1999]

As much as I enjoy following your journeys in your videos, I find it fantastic that you chose to showcase some of the other racers in this series. Great stuff.

[@a-jay1203]

Jeff we would love to hear your story too, from the interviews you have done on other participants , it seems like everyone has a amazing story of hope to tell.

[@sirihammarback1585]

Such a well produced and beautiful series that is well underrated! Watching these videos makes me want to become an ultra runner… what a community!

[@teddytusen]

Was hoping for an interview with Gabriella for her story. A little short, but I’ll take it. 😀

[@JeffPelletier]

Yea, this one was a little rushed on the morning of the last stage, unfortunately. I got to spend a day exploring with her after the race to get to know her better which was nice.

[@charlottenielsen4983]

I am normally not easy to impress. But you impress me big 🥇💪😉

[@susanwiggins6309]

I'm going to be sad to see the end of this series! Amazing racing and such beautiful filming! Good luck (from Canada) in the final stage.

[@SandervanderHave]

Love the serie! I would love a 'Making of', because this level of production is through the roof! Keep it up!

[@dionyseus9042]

This is so awesome! how can you run those crazy races and still find the energy to record all those stunning things? Keep up the awesome work! You're an inspiration.

[@cdb420]

Great series, living vicariously through your adventures. Thanks for putting so much effort into all your videos.

[@peterliljebladh]

I miss my time in Namibia. Such a simple but yet enjoyful part of my life. 16 years have passed but the memories are still strong.

[@mikew6840]

I just binge watched this series - absolutely brilliant, so well done in all respects! Glad you enjoyed my neighbouring country.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thank you! 🙏

[@evebeland8194]

Hello from Quebec City!! I really appreciate the format (series) and just can wait to watch the next episode. What an adventure, it’s look like to run on planet mars!!! 🏃‍♀️

[@jordanlee8826]

Inspirational. Each episode is addicting, you almost accidentally watch the next one, and then later on it feels like a reward. I Love all the racers and the stories. Jeff has fantastic shots and well-placed music. Love the vibe of this whole sport.

[@jozetrselic]

Great accomplishment! Furthermore your cinematic skills are world class! It’s like watching a big production film❤. Thank you

[@goodpeople5676]

Congratulations once again 3rd wow Awesome FATAFATI bro Enjoy your Day With your lovely friends. Lovely video with lots of Information and knowledge With Love from SAM Guwahati Assam INDIA 🙏❤

[@shawnr.9681]

Watching Jeff passing people effortlessly never gets old! Inspiring! Sir.

[@HansJelles]

I have tremendous admiration for how you are delivering a great performance but also capturing a story on video. Really special! The mix of your own footage with the beautiful drone shots and the stories behind the participants makes it a fascinating series that you really empathize with!

[@nalgo]

The variety for each of the different stages is so wonderfully distinct. Really helping redefine the generic idea of what "desert" means.

[@silverdesk72]

Another beautiful one. Much different scenery this time.

[@SeeChadRun]

Great film Jeff! Can't wait for the final Episode next week!!!

[@sibroads]

Your athlete interviews are great! I love the background stories.

[@jordge92]

Seriously Jeff, as much of an inspiration as you are ... You're surrounded by so many phenomenal stories from so many different characters, each inspirational in their own right. A documentary that reaches far beyond running. But what running means to different people. How they found it. How it helped them overcome adversity. Ah, this is so brilliant, I hope it reaches an audience beyond those who enjoy running, because this is the sort of thing that can inspire any and everyone. Thank you for taking the time to put these out there, for us!

[@trailrunnerjack5615]

Great series, great running, great scenery

[@aidanjarvis4085]

It looks like a different planet out there, so cool!

[@lndar478]

The sequence where you were running was fantastic. What an excellent choice for music, I could feel you all pounding out those miles.

[@UltraDad]

You sure you didn’t race on Mars? The landscape is incredible. That sunset was unreal!

[@lizusedon9237]

This is just incredible! Can’t imagine the heat you all had to run through and the pace you were running at!🥵 You really feel that you are on the journey with you and the interviews are so inspiring! Well done Jeff this is a wonderful watch and music is very emotive Look forward to the next episode!!🙌🙌🙌best wishes from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@chasm6917]

Really enjoying this series. Great filmaking and story telling. Thanks Jeff!

[@suzanne1116]

It looks so beautiful there

[@30m3]

Now it's getting competitive!

[@ildikopeter7850]

Did you run w your camera/drone gear all along, or the organisers take it for you to each camp? It's a nice series, but I'd love to see more on the actual camp life, eg what you eat, how you treat your legs, also how you refresh during the running, you as well as other racers, what's different in running a race like this (sand, heat, multiple days) - i feel like the videos lack on these topics. As a runner myself i'd love to see more insight.

[@danabrahm2409]

I'm a new subscriber, but I've already watched all your content and this series is absolutely brilliant. Fantastic storytelling, great direction, beautiful shots, and so much care in introducing the backstory of the other runners. I would love to see a "behind the scenes"! Thank you and I cannot wait to discover the other episodes.

[@lucianokalil3133]

Loving it! Looking forward to the next one. Cheers from Brazil

[@ericmenocal3768]

Well done, Jeff. Glad to see you were pushing the pace. 👊 Another awesome video! Looking forward to seeing how this amazing journey wraps up. THANK YOU

[@mxlex9991]

I've said it many times, but I have to say it again, this just brilliant! Probably the best content I've ever seen from any KZbinr hands down!

[@davidhayward1261]

Absolutely brilliant 🤩

[@kellybaker6353]

I look forward to each and every video in this series so much. Really appreciate all the hard work that goes into these, Jeff!

[@Zsolto66]

I just love this series, Jeff. Your channel is opening up like a treasure chest, I, a four-time half-marathon guy find so much inspiration in your content. Thank you :) Zs

[@reynardthefox9072]

only those born in the desert can truly feel this beauty. the desert is more alive than most think.🦊

[@jonsallis4200]

This whole series has been great to watch and really interesting!

[@carlgagne5730]

Wow! As good a runner as a filmmaker 💪. Nice drone shots and good choice of music. Vraiment agréable de regarder tes vidéos. Je suis addict maintenant 😉 Can't wait for the next episode.

[@misskitteh11]

I’m already sad this series has to end at some point 😔 great work!!!

[@eliaskibreab3183]

Another great run Jeff. Congrats on your 3rd place again. I am addicted of your videos.

[@Itsmebuddy98]

I am enjoying these so much Jeff! Thank you so much for continuing to make them so visually beautiful :)

[@a-jay1203]

Yes boys!!

[@anaisr1804]

Amazing stuff once again thank you!

[@martyndudley4665]

These are so so good. Well done Jeff both your running and videos are epic. ✌️

[@carmencordogan1776]

Again , a great episode. So exciting and can’t help but feel emotional. Awesome .,

[@jedikaren8112]

I watch your videos while doing my stair steps.

[@bctrailbagger]

Best one yet, can't wait for the long march vid! Cheers

[@guyaufenacker4494]

Thank you so much for sharing this xperience

[@outdoormuse]

I've been loving this series-- thank you for bringing it to us! I saw your camera + mic setup here. What kind of camera/mic do you use for your fastpacking/running videos? The quality is always just 💯

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! I typically just carry my GoPro Hero 10 for fastpacking and running, using the built in mic.

[@outdoormuse]

@@JeffPelletier Ohhh, my bad. That must have been your at-camp setup. Thanks so much for the reply and I'm going to continue watching the series tonight! Call me obsessed. Thanks again for all of your amazing content-- super inspirational :)

[@Theravadinbuto]

Well filmed, well run, and well edited - talk about multi=talented! I must say the American fellow’s running style is distinctly odd… but boy does it work!

[@SandraMartinez-qx6hc]

Beautiful episode, loving all the stories. Felicidades!!

[@satuallonen9951]

Absolutely awesome content; the racing itself and the professional production! Couldn’t wish for more, except: please race in Finland someday, we have beautiful races here and I would just love to see what you’d make of them! Racing the planet organizes a race in finnish Lapland in August ;-)

[@JeffPelletier]

I wish I could join Racing the Planet in Lapland this summer! It looks so, so beautiful. Unfortunately, it conflicts with UTMB which is one of my long term goals.

[@satuallonen9951]

Yes, can’t argue against UTMB. Best of luck there!

[@debasishsen9397]

Amazing. 👍🙏

[@NewSkiwi]

Hurry up February 12.

[@racingtheplanet]

Absolutely. 20 minutes has never gone so fast as when watching each epidsode of this series!

[@davidw.pursley6474]

Epic stuff. Thank you.

[@adamtyson1257]

Beautifully done..curious how much it would cost to enter, many expenses. amazing!

[@gregorylebret]

Well done on 3rd place, you make it look easy considering you need to film everything as well, while wearing a tourist hat 😜

[@elisezender3956]

Amazing footage! Did you change the tape on your feet daily or did you leave it on for the week? Thanks!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! I changed it every couple of days.

[@davidaitken1987]

Hey Jeff, I've noticed there's a huge variance in pack size between your relatively small pack and some people with sleeping pads bouncing around their back for 42k. Did you get a sense of why some people chose to bring extra stuff on a relatively well-supported race?

[@JeffPelletier]

Hey David, my pack was definitely one of the (if not the) smallest. Rob’s pack may have been slightly lighter, but it was pretty close. It’s similar to ultralight backpacking or fastpacking. You need to sacrifice comfort. I didn’t bring anything beyond the required gear, and you can see how dirty I got by the end of the week! I think this comes with experience though. When you’re new, you tend to over prepare. As they say, “we pack our fears.” It could also come down to budget though. I’m lucky in that I already own the most top of the line, lightest gear on the market.

[@keithdouglas9848]

Top job!

[@mathieupaquet2133]

Great Was the rain a chance to get a shower? Or the personal hygiene is a theme for the bonus "behind the scenes"? 🤔

[@gregorybeben6682]

How can you tell where the trail is at times? I see the red flags once in a while but it doesn't seem from the video that the trail is well marked. Looks like running through hell!

[@JeffPelletier]

The course was quite well marked with those pink flags. They can be hard to see at times in the video, and I did sometimes purposely edit around them as I thought they might be distracting for the viewer.