The Corris Round - An award winning film - A lockdown inspired Ultra Run in Southern Snowdonia

[@HarlzzGaming]

I met Tom a few days ago at The Outward Bound Trust Camp In Wales, Aberdovey. He was very friendly and told us about this! :)

[@AbsAnon]

There's a future Kilian Jornet there. Nicky Spinks was right to pick up on the fact he's well beyond his years in his ability to understand pacing, and something about his running form seems incredibly natural. A wonderful father and son adventure.

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much indeed.

[@TheDeclancox]

Spot on, watch this space I'd say. Wonderful story and great film work, well done.

[@tomfoley5574]

Seeing a dad and son with this kind of bond gives me hope and inspires my soul...

[@emlyngriffith5846]

Well done boys. There’s a future champion there 👍🍷

[@Petros1974]

Amazing kid, Tom. Extremely lucky to have such a father. His running form is so efficient and flawless. He definitely has a bright future ahead of him.

[@RobJohnson]

Yes, they're both really inspiring eh!

[@markdonovan1540]

An inspiring story of a man and his son sharing the challenge and joy of running through some of the most spectacular terrain in the UK. The interviews with other local runners adds to the cultural tradition of the fells and the hardy people who grow up there to this day. This video brings back fond memories of me taking my son, and later my two daughters, on camping trips to the Lake District. My son was only 10 when we walked togther over some of the iconic hills of the area: Scafell Pike, Haystacks and Helvelyn. Some years later, my youngest daughter was so inspired by a trip to Snowdon when she was 14, that a couple of years later she did the 3 Peaks Challenge. Unfortunately, I wasn't fit enough to go with her, so a good friend of mine helped out. They both completed the challenge well within the 24 hours. I did manage to start with them, as me and my eldest, my son, took a more leisurely hike up and down Ben Nevis. We then drove through the night to meet them at Snowdon. Epic times, unforgettable experiences that bond people for a lifetime.

[@brendanhogan9881]

What a lovely kid Tom is. Great attitude. Well done son and father.

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much 😀👍

[@TP10WebDesign]

A group of us had the privilege of running this round on Tuesday, well loved it! Thanks so much for creating it and being involved with this video that inspired us to give it a go.

[@austinado16]

Wonderful, guys!! Master Tom, you are a machine! Fantastic job. And to your Mom & Dad; you're both doing an excellent job. My hat's off to you both. Tom might enjoy the daddy-daughter runs I have on my channel. We started running together when she was 12, and a decade later, are still at it....and I'm now 58.

[@billmccaffrey1977]

Fantastic family adventure!

[@2spoons]

OMG.... during lockdown.... NHS Covid wouldn't let me in to the fields beyond my garden... (I live in the country).... Lucky you...!!! I ended up running a 1/2 marathon in my garden - took so much longer than a full marathon - hope to see more of you and your adventures

[@deannilvalli6579]

Fantastic film. Great music, great story, great kid. Wonderfully filmed, excellent sound and picture quality.

[@stucooper8159]

Only just found this short film, absolutely loved it !

[@danjonesguitarist]

A really beautiful and inspiring film, thank you. Best wishes from another father-son(s) combo in Perthshire, Scotland.

[@MrT-is2yz]

Such an amazing film loved every minute of it. Tom your awesome. Such an inspiring film.

[@northender2006]

Well done Tom, what an incredible achievement.

[@djduffy1000]

Outstanding, well done Tom great running.

[@joanh.2365]

You're lucky man running with those two little persons!! 😉

[@stevehallesy]

I really enjoyed your video thank you , what a great team.

[@RobJohnson]

Thank you too!

[@user-xn2hf9re8r]

the little lad is a great example of what all kids should be

[@cpruns4501]

The kid is like "So, are we doing that again tomorrow?" LOL - great job:)

[@ljk5708]

What a legend Tom👍👍

[@spartanpm]

You inspired me to do something challenging with my 13 year old. This film was brilliant!

[@RobJohnson]

That’s fantastic 😀👍

[@markt.3685]

Wonderful covered, wonderfully filmed, wonderfully story, wonderfully told, thank you.

[@RobJohnson]

Thank you kindly!

[@lewis5076]

Incredible for a 12 year old to do that. Well done

[@davidhorton1064]

Amazing achievement, and a beautiful film

[@Ziggymarlone]

Well done that lad (and his dad). Truly inspiring film

[@jime2504]

Lovely film and well done lads what a great effort (effortlessly it seems!) by Tom.

[@MrJsteele007]

Brilliant well done, fantastic achievement at that age !

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks Jonathan.

[@Peter-ri9ie]

Wonderful film, great fun watching. Have subbed.

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Snowdoniamountaingoat]

Awesome work Rob!! Amazing film

[@99cya]

parents can only dream of such a kid. im always impressed and amazed by young people who can focus on a goal and show true determination. its wonderful!

[@matthewkong4044]

What a great watch. Incredible effort from the young bloke.

[@gc_s_adventures]

Superb guys. Very inspirational. Would love to have a crack at it

[@bobbyspity]

Loved it fab. Thanks guys and well done 👍

[@livvybeckett6603]

Fantastic film - I was smiling from ear to ear throughout! What a little star Tom is, he's certainly inspired me! I'll be doing the Corris Round this summer without a doubt!! Thank you for filming and sharing so we too can have hours of fun in the mountains!

[@jimmcewen8994]

What a brilliant film and what an inspirational young man! He must have very proud parents!

[@imsteveoneill]

Truly amazing and beautiful both at the same time what a talent, I had a tear. in my eye watching this as a father of an 8 yr old boy

[@shaunnicholson5389]

Awesome! My son (now 17yrs) runs with me regularly and has done for a number of years. My daughter (15yrs) has also outside of her netball excursions. Trail running is so good for the soul and connecting with each other. The family that exercises together stays together. Well done Tom, Dad, support runners/crew and family.

[@barrybr1]

So much respect for both the 'lads' and for the amazing support team. Greetings from Sydney, Australia

[@sprecklesville]

Well impressed - awesome effort Tom

[@RobJohnson]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@theseusbodymind4261]

What a fantastic film and awesome tale. Hope Tom keeps smashing those hills maybe setting a few round records one day!!

[@paulredmond775]

A wonderfully inspiring film thanks. Well done Tom!

[@timmcdowell3097]

What a wonderful little film and great story. Lovely to see there's a future generation out there keen to keep the spirit of human adventure alive, while technology, social pressure and media are trying to stop it

[@SeeChadRun]

Great film! I can't believe how well that 12-year-old did! I sure hope my 7-year-old continues to learn to love running and eventually does some long runs like this with me someday. Totally awesome!

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much and happy running 😀👍

[@leon5632]

Well done young man. A great running partnership. What a great film, truly inspiring.

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much 😀👍

[@andyglendyblackburn5588]

WOW just awsome bright future ahead well done

[@koenjacobs9056]

Message for Tom: wow, well done! Last year I ran an ultra race in Snowdonia, it was brutal... (I'm a flatlander from Belgium) and you just keep on going with a smile on your face, that's the spirit! Keep on going young fella!

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much - I will pass this on to Tom :-)

[@kimmcb8037]

What a wonderful film, and what an inspirational young man Tom is!

[@aaronm6047]

What an amazing young man! Well done to the pair of you 💪🏻💪🏻

[@buffywhatever1093]

I’m staying in the Dysynni Valley in August for a few weeks and will recce some of this round as I’d like to do it for a charity run next year. I’ve chosen The Corris Round as I moved to Corris when I was 3 and attended school there for a few years, so I’m grateful to you both for thinking this brilliant round up and giving me the chance to follow in your very capable footsteps and reconnecting to my first home in Wales. Diolch yn fawr iawn!

[@davidbaker5725]

Very beautiful film! Good job Tom! That was awesome!

[@RobJohnson]

Awesome, thank you!

[@nerysevans4762]

Tom: what an inspiration. I will be showing this to my six-year-old son, who loves the outdoors, showing what can be achieved in years to come. Congratulations on a beautiful film Rob.

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much Nerys 😀👍

[@danthompson1809]

What a little legend. Congratulations Tom and Huw, what a great film. A lighthearted, iInspirational watch and lovely memento for your family. would lov to do that round myself!

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much.

[@nicholascollins1384]

Fantastic effort Tom and Huw and your family and friends forming your support Crew! No doubt your feet were wet running through the mountain dew, despite the discomfort you pushed on through. May you always appreciate the mountain view!!! ... Bad Rhyming aside, a really motivating film about an adventure in arguably the most beautiful part of Wales.

[@paulsmakingmovies1451]

What a beautiful film. Some amazing running. Well done.

[@LittleChena]

I watch a lot of Ultra‘s but this one was brilliant! So impressed and inspired! Thank you Tom for reminding me that age doesn’t matter if you have passion and determination! I hope I will see and hear more of you!

[@craigbee]

Wow - outstanding and inspiring!

[@mattcooper7570]

A superb film that really highlights the joy of running in the mountains and hills. Well done Tom and Huw and nice work Rob on the production!

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much Matt - one for you to go and do I think :-)

[@WyeExplorer]

That was so superb.

[@Activ8]

Amazing story, very well made! Congratulations to the boy and his father! Love from Bulgaria!

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much 😀👍

[@jackadvised]

Tom’s an absolute champion! What an inspiration. Definitely making a trip to Corris to take on the round when restrictions lift!

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much indeed and that would be great!

[@philhancock1099]

What an amazing achievement and thing to do. What an inspiration you are Tom. Keep challenging your Dad!

[@MrsHuntontheTrails]

Wonderful film and a great achievement!

[@Fellmandave1]

Superb run guys. Love going wild camping with my 10 year old, so it was brilliant to see this. I'm inspired to drop my big boots and dig my fell shoes out! Well done.

[@annewillmott3091]

Wonderful film. Thank you so much! We’ll done, very impressive both of you. I think one day soon Tom you’ll be competing and winning some big races over the hills of beautiful Welsh Wales, my mothers childhood valleys!

[@albertoguerradelima5566]

Congratulations to this young boy!! He´s got the mountain legs, indeed. I hope he keeps running for the joy of it. Digging every kilometer.

[@RobJohnson]

Well said!

[@Stolptute]

Really nice! I enjoyed it! Lovely place, made me want to go there and run...

[@RobJohnson]

Brilliant - that's what we wanted - thanks very much.

[@jaymeschrader4585]

What a little stud !

[@stahlmannenn]

This is such a great film!! Made my heart warm thinking about running with my future kid like that. The dream. Cheers!

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much and here’s to future adventures!

[@divinelovecrystalgrid8577]

Soooooo amazing......such a beautiful connection.....truly inspirational! A future running star in the making! Congratulations 🥳

[@richardshaw7182]

Awsome film. What a kid! Proper inspiring

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much.

[@xavieroluain9212]

How absolutely inspiring! Both of your spirits are immense 🙏

[@petebyron4125]

What a little legend...

[@rachaelpatricia9865]

Very good, this is so nice! Have a feeling his name is one to look out for!!

[@RobJohnson]

Yes indeed, perhaps the first of many films 😀👍

[@eryrirunner7426]

Superb film, thanks Rob. Massive kudos to Tom; there's not many twelve year old lads in the UK that could do what he does! Fantastic achievement. Great to have input from Nicky too. Love all those hills in that area and certainly makes me want to go and run the route they did :)

[@RobJohnson]

Hey nice one, thanks very much. Let us know if you run it - Tom would be chuffed!

[@carlospagos89]

LOVED LOVED LOVED watching this, very inspiring!! im currently training for my first ultra, aiming for 55/60km. wstching films like this gives me such a motivational push. seems fueling the body is really important so this is something i will start doing. i am going to hide food at points on my run so its ready for me as i pass as i run completely solo. this weekends long run was 30km trail run with 364m elevation. just chipping away.

[@walterhogie]

Loved this!!

[@trianglebakehouse5649]

A superb video and a great father son relationship. Keep running lads!

[@RobJohnson]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Kraiklyn01]

Bloomin good effort!

[@simonbarlow3522]

Lovely film and great story. Thanks for sharing Rob, and please pass on my congratulations to Tom and Huw. Incredible effort and achievement by them both, but obviously especially by Tom.

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much Simon and I will do 😀👍

[@bencookman2726]

This is brilliant - what a great story! It's another route to add to the post-pandemic bucket list!

[@LeeJCander]

Mate this was an enjoyable watch! So beautiful.

[@HarryRunsUK]

Loved everything about this! Congratulations Tom, lots of big running adventures ahead for you.

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much.

[@jonlabram8512]

Great video Rob. Well done Tom & Huw! Looks like a lovely part of Wales

[@RobJohnson]

It is beautiful Jon, you’d love it. Somewhere new for you to explore.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Excellent film! Very inspiring young man!

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much.

[@beeclimbing9954]

Thanks very much for filming and sharing! Lovely story, well told and well shot. Congrats to Tom & Huw both for imagining and completing such a cool goal in their own 'backyard' (and it's hard to beat a backyard like Snowdonia ;-) )

[@garethmason398]

Awesome Huw and Tom, amazing determination! Great videography as always Rob, I don't envy you keeping up with them!

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much Gareth 😀👍

[@jelitank]

What a great movie.

[@digitaldion]

Wonderful! Well done Tom! This was so inspiring. All of the best from Cape Town.

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much.

[@rich_vincent]

Amazing film, brilliant to see Dad n Lad experiencing this together and Tom is an absolute inspiration :)

[@brianogrady9883]

Lovely. Just lovely

Inspiring. Father and son.

[@tobiasalford6143]

Fantastic video

[@UltraReegz]

Love it legends 💪

[@michaelsanders4246]

Incredible, Congratulations to you both on the round and the film. Inspiring stuff.

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much.

[@MrHaroldhardrada]

That looks like a stunning round. What a great effort from Huw and Tom, inspiring stuff.

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much.

[@mikederas8530]

Was recommended by YT and absolutely loved this! From here in the US, well done! Phenomenal effort and great planning/preparation. An experience I'm thinking that you will always cherish.

[@RobJohnson]

Thanks very much indeed.

[@krayzeeaaron]

great film, so inspirational!!

[@larslaird]

I loved that! Inspiring!

[@RobJohnson]

Great stuff, thanks very much.