The Lap | Clockwise | Ultra Marathon | 4K | May 2022

[@rebekahwhite9770]

I loved your video and shared it with family back in Australia so they could experience the course! It was the most amazing race - my first ultra. So grateful to you for capturing this footage. Congratulations to both of you on an amazingly speedy run...

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you very much, that’s so nice of you 😊 It was certainly an amazing race and a lovely, if not a little hot, day for it. Hope any aches and pains you took home with you have started to ease as you’re now on the slippery slope of ultra running. It’s a bug without a cure!!

[@miniquipman1292]

Did this yesterday for the first time possibly the hardest thing I've ever done in my life.......took me 22 hrs 15 mins!!

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Brilliant! You finished and that’s all that matters. I envy your determination to keep going into the night. Well done and rest up 👍

[@UrsaRyan]

What an amazing route! Well done to you both, fantastic time!

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you, appreciate your comments 😊

[@markradford5786]

Brought back some good memories! About 3 hours behind you overall so the sun was already out by the time we hit Loughrigg Fell, which made those 2 big climbs hot work! Hated it so much I’m already signed for next year.

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you! It’s great that you’re back next year for another go. The weather definitely played it’s part this year, we both really struggled with it. Just too hot 🥵 I think we got used to all our training over winter so appreciated the cold and layer options which the sun doesn’t give you.

[@morrislouiseeagle7161]

f...k hell what an achievement -well done ...that looked brutal..first time you both looked done in .. hope you both recovered now xx

[@TrailRunningCouple]

😂 Thank you!! The camera didn’t lie, we were both exhausted by the end of it. Thoroughly enjoyed it though 👍

[@Domenico_451]

Amazing race and great video, as always. Well done to you both and thanks for sharing. Take care. Ciao

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you very much 😊

[@ianleslie2079]

Love following your videos. You two are amazing. Very well done to you both 👏🏆⛰️

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you very much, we both appreciate the time you take to watch our videos and your lovely comments 😊

[@classicalruns1245]

It looked like a tough race. But WOW what a beautiful mixed terrain you guys ran through. I could feel the temperature rising throughout the video. Congrats on completing the course!

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you very much, the heat certainly played its part. Hot! 🥵 Definitely a varied course though one wish would be less tarmac which is difficult to avoid on a route like this.

[@richarddown4639]

Great video. Gearing up for this year's clockwise in May and won't get to recce much of it. This really helps. You moved more quickly than I think I'll manage too. Great effort. Fab video.

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Hi Richard, glad you found the video useful. It’s a great event which I’m sure you’ll love. You just kind of find your own rhythm on events like these so don’t get too caught up in pacing etc. The aid stations are very good too which really helps 👍

[@govgan2797]

Well done. Gave me a good idea what it's like. Looks tougher than I was expecting, and looks like the use of GPS is vital too.

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Uploading the GPX track to a device (Garmin Fenix watch for us) is very helpful but the markers on course are also very good. There’s lots of them too. It’s a tough course to be fair no matter which direction you opt for (we’ve done both ways now). Good luck if you enter 👍

[@thegrimshaws]

Did this yesterday (14 May) Wansfell Pike battered my legs. Managed to hang on for 15 hours. Very hot , but a grand day out, the marshalls and feed stations were great. All the best.

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Wansfell is a killer! Especially in the heat yesterday. Felt totally dehydrated by the end and took a while to come around and process things! Definitely a grand day! Agree on the Marshalls, they make the difference. Well done and thanks 😊

[@sheffieldknifesharpening]

Cracking video. Looks brutal! I am looking forward to giving this a bash next year. Great effort both of you!

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you, it’s a tough one that’s for sure! Best of luck, I’m sure you’ll love it 👍

[@davidclauss46]

Amazing as always thanks so much for sharing. Such a distance like that is a fantastic achievement. You must need an ice bath to recover? Take care thanks again David and Hayley

[@TrailRunningCouple]

It’s certainly a long way and an ice bath would have been a great idea if only I hadn’t of redone the bathroom a few years ago taking out the bath!! Thank you for your comments, they’re much appreciated. Gary and Cheryl.

[@martinpenrice]

Another good video nice looking course . Hope Mrs is ok

[@TrailRunningCouple]

She is Martin, she said thanks very much for asking. Tough course and always better when finished! As always, thanks for watching 👍

[@kevhall81]

Well done brilliant video

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you very much 👍

[@codedresults]

Thanks for recording / posting - well done, fantastic time. I'm taking part this May and hope to come in under 20 hours (walking!) Just wondering, on the ascents do you ever, urm, stop to admire the view or take a picture...? :D

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you, it’s such a great event. You’ll love it! As for stopping on the ascents, it’s a great reason to catch a breather at times! 😂

[@archieaenox2711]

Well done. This must’ve been tough 👏.

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Very, the heat made it far worse though 🥵 thanks for watching 👍

[@maximus5687]

Brilliant video! Really enjoyed that.. do you both have Strava?

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you! Yes we do, it’s Gary and Cheryl Mort www.strava.com/athletes/gary_mort www.strava.com/athletes/cheryl_mort

[@holdingnamerequired4703]

Great video, I really enjoyed checking out your content. I am making 3 videos a week documenting my training for an Ultra-Marathon I'm doing in September. Seeing content like this is really good motivation for me to keep making content. Keep the videos coming. I can't wait to see the next video!!!

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thanks very much, it’s nice to know it’s useful. I’ll check out your content too 👍

[@runtothetrails]

Hi both. Yet another well put together film. We have enjoyed watching the content of which looks mega tuff but very well organized event. You both should be proud of your achievement ! Excellent running 👍😊

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you, such nice comments! We both really appreciate them. Definitely a tough route and very well organised. Couldn’t have been better, well apart from the aches we’ve been left with! 😂

[@Ecoroof1986]

Great video mate well done both 👏

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thanks Simon and congrats to you and Bec on your Howgills performance. Great running!

[@HasanHasan-uk9bf]

I loved your video

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you so much 😊

[@AndyUltra]

Another great video and very well done on what definitely looks a very technical course. It's not the slipping or hills that would get me, but i have a serious habit of head butting by accident every single tree branch going on these races. Love the medal. I'm sure i have this race pencilled in for next year. I'm also guessing about 35% ish of the route is in the 'Lakes in a day' race. So you both should be full steam ahead when you get to it on that race. :)

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thanks Andy! Was just reading about somebody that had to go to A&E to have their scalp stapled back together after head butting a branch! I did it once yesterday but more of a skim than a full blown butt 😰 We’ve not really looked at the route of Lakes in a Day, probably should do really! Thanks again for watching, much appreciated 👍

[@AndyUltra]

Ouch, hope the person is ok. I could go on about organisers at least dealing with some of the bad fallen branches, but i never do complain as i never want to open a can of worms. My view is that its a trail run and not an obstacle course. Anyway, just had a look at the differences of routes between the Lap and Lakes in a day. Only the bottom part of lake Windermere is on the same path. About 8 to 9 miles. So it will make a nice change for you i think instead of doing the same 20+ miles you have just done.

[@TrailRunningCouple]

@@AndyUltra that’s good to hear about the route differences. We love new trails so never really recce areas before new races as much prefer to experience it all on the day. Looking forward to it! Thanks.

[@trailrunningphil]

Now why would KZbin use the moment when you slipped over as a preview to this video?!!! Fantastic footage. New sub here, over from your interview with Northern Fell Running

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Haha, I’ve not seen the preview as such. Typical eh?? 😂 Thanks for coming over to take a look, appreciate it. Also great to see the interest to come from the NFR video 👍

[@titothetroddler]

Well done both of you, you made something that wasn’t easy look easyish, I didn’t see you at start, I was going ok till wansfell took the wind out of my sails, so my second half was slow, them last couple of hills and that last decent were just what you needed in the last few mile, I think your run a couple of weeks ago definitely was great conditioning, all the best 👍

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you, would have been good to have had a chat. Shame…. Tough tough day, certainly was far from easy and the heat! 🥵 Glad you got around OK and you’re right, the last few miles were hellish!! Thanks for watching 👍

[@CotswoldTrailRunner]

Great coverage as always. Well done to you both. I really enjoyed this race and am considering going back next year again. I filmed my race as well, which should be up by the end of the week. Hope the feet are recovering well!

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you, appreciate your comments. Looking forward to watching The Lap from your perspective, still on a high from it at the moment!! Healing up now though my legs have been better!!

[@peterparkingmeter4764]

I really like the look of this,is it all off road? You did a great job by the way!!!😁

[@TrailRunningCouple]

There’s small road sections but not much. It’s pretty much all on trail. It’s a great route and thank you 👍

[@NorthernFellRunning]

Nice video. Well done guys 😎😊👍🏻👏👏

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thanks very much, looking forward to your view of the day 👏👍

[@justrunning]

Love the vid. Better than mine lol. Loved the race. What are you recording with?

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you Neil, we’ll have a look at yours if you uploaded it… We use a GoPro 10 and record at 4K resolution. It gives a really good images with very smooth stabilisation. Love it! Thank you 👍

[@justrunning]

@@TrailRunningCouple Thanks for the reply. Good to know about the GoPro. I use an Omni which works well but not quite so stabilised as yours. Anyway I've subscribed and will watch more of your stuff now I've found you. I still keep looking at the map of the route and feel nostalgic. Will you do it again?

[@TrailRunningCouple]

@@justrunning Watched your video and you did a great job, nice to see you pack contents 👍 We’ve now done both directions and said at the time we’ve done what we needed to in this race but nostalgia does kick in when you watch other peoples footage and wish you were back there again. Who knows…..

[@antrobuselectrical554]

Great video! Are you doing it again this year?

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Thank you, no we’ve opted for the Pennine Barrier which is a week before. Are you signed up for it?

[@antrobuselectrical554]

@@TrailRunningCouple doing it again this year and made all the same mistakes I made last year. 😂 as long as I finish before it’s dark I’ll be happy

[@TrailRunningCouple]

@@antrobuselectrical554 It’s just all about having fun and the only goal finishing it, as you say though hopefully in daylight! Hope you have a fantastic time

[@andys121.]

Would you recommend poles for this event ?

[@TrailRunningCouple]

I think that after using poles, if they’re used correctly then they have a place in most ultras, this one included 👍

[@archieaenox2711]

how long is an ultra marathon?

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Technically anything about a marathon (26.2 miles) 👍🏼

[@markcameron3]

Nice slide move under that fallen tree 🤣 What's with the knee support, Cheryl got a niggle?

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Haha, it wasn’t intended but think I pulled it off 😂 She picked a niggle up a couple of weeks ago on the George Fisher Tea Round. She struggled with a 5 miler on Thursday so we got a knee sleeve to see if it helped. That and paracetamol got her around. Thanks 😊

[@RamblingWithRitchie]

Hi. Just want to say thank you to you. You found an error in my video and I’ve deleted it and resorted. Thank you

[@TrailRunningCouple]

No problem at all Richie. We’ve done quite a lot around there so know it well.

[@RamblingWithRitchie]

@@TrailRunningCouple re uploaded now. Cheers again. Keep doing what u do

[@Gregpne]

I was hot just watching🥵🥵 super running again. Another one to do soon I think 😄

[@TrailRunningCouple]

Definitely one to put on your list, hopefully it’ll be a little cooler for you! Thanks 😊

[@terryreilly56]

Counter-clockwise?

[@TrailRunningCouple]

No, clockwise in May, counter clockwise in September.