This HURT! // Mourne Skyline 2021

The Mourne Skyline Mountain-Trail Race is a 35k (21.75mile) race, incorporating 3,370m (11,057ft) of accumulative ascent, set in the heart of the scenic Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland. Arguably Northern Ireland's toughest and most scenic long distance race. Runners are expected to complete the course within 8hours.
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[@StephenJReid]

MISSING AUDIO. I don't know why this keeps happening, but I couldn't fix it, here's what's missing: 02:31 - "Jay and Mary, the owners have hosted me tonight, which is brilliant, so thanks very much! They would love to see this place used by runners who are coming to the area. So yeah a little bit of luxury before tomorrow." 13:00 - "Bumped into Paul here, Paul is from Ballymoney, I was born in Ballymoney so we are practically related. Paul: The accent is different!" 20:29 - "Made it to the summit of Donard in 6hrs, if I really push it, I might make it down for around 6:30!"

[@BorderRambler]

Do you think its the camera causing this or the editing ? I would be annoyed if it was the camera .

[@TDMiller]

Same happened to me recently! I use Premiere Pro, and every time I re-exported a video, the audio of random parts (and sometimes different parts) of the vid would suddenly disappear. Only way I fixed it, was by re-exporting the video until it worked.

[@StephenJReid]

@Border Rambler Nearly certain it’s not the camera. The audio is there in the video files. Pretty sure there’s something wrong on my editing machine. Been getting error messages about audio drivers.

[@StephenJReid]

@TD Miller yeah sounds like same issue. I spent 6hours one day just re-rendering a video trying to fix. Just gave up today, I had to get it uploaded and didn’t have the time to render multiple times. Thankfully wasn’t anything really important missing!

[@TDMiller]

@@StephenJReid shame! I recently needed to reupload vids several times and then realised too late Audio parts were missing 😑 I'm sure it's an Adobe bug

[@cirkuscederstrom]

Not only did you crush the 35k including mountains, you did it vlogging and filmmaking in the same time. Absolutely beast! Congrats on the medal!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Andreas 🙂 Wasn't easy, glad to have finished.

[@TheDeclancox]

Epic! You've done a masterful job, didn't realise we had such an event (and place) right on our doorstep. Thanks so much for this.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Declan 🙂

[@mirola73]

I've got trouble enough doing 3 mountains in a day WALKING, let alone do this running ! Well done.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! 🙂

[@BBSRFC]

Incredible race and fantastic footage and video all round Stephen, I wouldn't be much of a KZbin commenter but have just come across your channel and felt compelled to after watching this, most importantly congrats to you on completing a truly epic race. Having simply walked up Donard before i know even by itself it's tough enough going let alone the rest of what you've gone through here! I have my first proper trail race event coming up in May at the Waterville trail running festival in Kerry, and this video really makes me excited for it. It must be great for the other competitors to have your wonderful footage of the event as well to look back on and to show others exactly what you all went through!! Well done again and keep up the great work here and on the trails!

[@StephenJReid]

Hey thanks very much Barry! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂🙂

[@euanbalmer]

Flipping marvellous Stephen- that was one of your best yet!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Euan! 🙂

[@sianporter2306]

Stephen! I moved from Lisburn to Canada six years ago, and since then have gotten into running in a major way. Not only do your videos bring me back home virtually, but they inspire me to get myself back home and do some of these races! Thanks for the unreal videos!

[@StephenJReid]

You’re welcome Sian! Glad to be virtually dragging you home 😁😁

[@AdventuresThings]

Nice work Stephen. Haven’t been here for a while and I miss it. Great work finishing

[@StephenJReid]

Hey hey, welcome back Michael 🙂

[@glpro2696]

Stephen your positivity is infectious! I wish i were more like you, someone who is willing to take chances and go out and just do what he truly loves.Thanks man!

[@StephenJReid]

Not a good time to be infectious, I’ll have people spraying me down with sanitizer 😂😂 Thank you 🙂

[@optimo9786]

Wow just wow! To anyone watching this please take a half hour to sit back on the couch and watch this on the TV....the laptop does not do this justice...what a run, great story, UNREAL footage....well done Stephen best viewing in a long time, has wetted the appetite to get back on the running shoes again - Congratulations on all counts super inspiring :)

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks for the amazing comment! Yeah definitely watch it on the biggest screen you can find 🙂

[@Baby75xx]

brilliant Stephen well done that is a tough race, you did amazing the taper worked well and while filming I recognise a few faces at the finish line as well the accommodation looked amazing

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Niamh! Yeah that previous bad run turned out to be exactly what I needed 🙂

[@wilteduk007]

The rain in the carpark at the start would have been enough to make me head back to bed.

[@StephenJReid]

If I had been on my own, I might have went home with that rain! 😂

[@Kenbur]

never knew there was such a race - positively amazing - well done and good on you to complete it especially while vlogging

[@DavidBeechfieldBrownArt]

This is the best video I’ve seen for a long time, I was really captivated and coupled with the drone footage it was amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time to create and share this. I mainly watch your videos on my tv so am unable to like or comment. I have learnt so much from your videos, it is greatly appreciated 😊

[@kimjonsson-laplandhusky9624]

Great work Stephen, both video and the run. I most say I really appreciate the videos you make.👍

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Kim, glad you enjoy the videos! 🙂

[@AdventureMuse]

Congratulations! 🙌 and amazing that you could film, run and talk during the entire race. Love my speedgoats, too! Beautiful footage, BTW.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Jan! Definitely takes practice 😂 Speedgoats are like speedy marshmallows 😁😁

[@MiriamKennedy]

Brilliant Stephen! Not only for completing the race but for the fun and entertaining video you created 👏 To have completed those climbs of Meelmore, Bearnagh, Commedagh and Donard not once but twice 🤭 I’m in awe of all participants!! I’d say that pizza and wings went down well! Congrats - a well deserved rest hopefully taken afterwards 🤞

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Miriam! Pizza and wings went down really well. Took a week off running, now I’m itching to get back out!

[@andrewwright2524]

Well done Stephen what an achievement, and to record it all on the go. You timed each mountain footage brilliantly. Looked tough but enjoyable if that makes sense. One of ur best videos to date mate.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Andrew! Been thinking about this one for months, glad I got it cut down from the original 40mins 😬

[@Marklecky]

Awesome effort Stephen. Extremely difficult never mind creating art as you suffer along the trails. I participated in the Spelga Skyline in July 2021, temperature was 31 degrees 😰 volunteers with ice pops will never be forgotten!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Mark! Was definitely times when I really didn’t want to bring out the camera! Had my eye on Spegla. Ice pops sounds great 😂

[@rochellewolf249]

We really Enjoy👍😁🤣🤣your Channel👏👏👏 Delightful, Funny, a Breath of Fresh air in the Running Genre Category. Good on ya.😍🥳

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Rochelle! 🙂well I’ll never be an elite runner so I might as well try and be entertaining 😅😂

[@rochellewolf249]

@@StephenJReid You nailed👏👏👍Elite Category in Entertainment🥳🤣👏 . I think more of Us, Run, Walk, Hike, for Pure Enjoyment, and Health, than try to become an Elite Level runner .Have an Amazing Weekend🌞or❄

[@ExploringCanadaInfo]

Cool intro text and dramatic scenery! 👋🏼🇨🇦

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! 🙂

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Well done Stephen good on you 👍

[@Joebro7471]

Brilliant! Well done! Great wee film Yeooooooo!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Joshua 🙂

[@markhitachi]

congratulations stephen. that’s no mean feet you achieved. epic footage of the the mourne mountains. fabulous

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Mark! 🙂

[@BorderRambler]

Well done Stephen for pushing the pain barrier , gopro handled it well i thought...

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! Races like this are 50% training for pain 😂 Yeah was mostly pleased with the GoPro. Used the new colour profile

[@georgeb.311]

Absolutely brilliant effort Stephen, very well done and with a GoPro in hand🙂

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks George! I’ll have to go back and try again without the GoPro 😂

[@SafeMotions]

That was an amazing run and vlog Stephen! Massive congratulations!!! The last few km for me also always feel the longest 😂 it's when you think you're done but you're not really done yet...

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! Yeah I underestimated the last bit by over a mile 🙈

[@pigmintfilm256]

Genuinely inspiring buddy! Brilliant as always!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Minty Piggy! 🙂🙂

[@73swalker]

Congratulations on the run and the video is fantastic.

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@michaelcultra4496]

This is ur best video yet! Loved it!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Michael! 🙂

[@Discover-run]

wonderful race, hope to do it next year

[@essextrails]

Absolutely brilliant video and a great achievement. That face almost looked like you were really suffering. Drone footage was amazing. Thanks.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks, definitely some real suffering in that race 🙂

[@LivyPugh]

You tell the story so we'll just with those facial expressions 😂 my 2 daughters couldn't stop laughing and we as a family really enjoy watching you videos. Thanks for taking the time during your epic adventures to make these videos 👍 I really think you have the ability to go so far with your KZbin channel

[@StephenJReid]

Haha Thanks John, glad to keep you all so entertained 😂

[@livingonthetyne]

Well done man that looked like serious hard work

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Matt, glad it's done!

[@markalexander5275]

This is an awesome video of the day and my family loved watching it. Was brilliant to meet you!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Mark! Great to meet you too! All these Internet people 😂

[@_jamespanton]

Awesome running, hats off to you 👍

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks James! 🙂

[@fainties]

I love your show Dude..... Amazing!

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you 🙂

[@bdc2178]

i watched on TV my phone screen is too small for the scenery - an exceptional video - and great run.. My heart aches for Ireland - I cannot wait until I can return - Congrats on the trail run!!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Bill! Yeah definitely better on a larger screen 🙂 Hopefully you get back soon!

[@bdc2178]

@@StephenJReid so let me ask if I was to do a beginners trail run in Ireland where would you suggest - mind you I have climbed Patricks Mountain a few times - while it was not a run - I know I have some stamina-ha

[@StephenJReid]

Glenariff Forest Park in the Glens of Antrim is one of my favourite places. Amazing views and a range of trails up to 6miles. Valleys, waterfalls, boardwalks, trees, climbs, stone stairs, cliffs. It’s got a bit of everything

[@bdc2178]

@@StephenJReid noted - thank you!! that info was easier and quicker than a google search -

[@alanmacpherson2276]

Epic man well done I wanna have a go next year

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Alan! Get it in the calendar 🙂

[@treppenlaufmf]

A very nice video Stephen! Very nice recordings! I could understand your pain during the cramps very well. 😇 very well held up to the finish line. Keep up the good work and keep on runnin!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! Cramps are the worst, I was worried they would stop me finishing, it happened during my training.

[@treppenlaufmf]

@@StephenJReid Oh I see! One question about the settings of the hero 10: Was it mostly filmed in superview or wide? Looks like superview...?

[@StephenJReid]

@@treppenlaufmf Yeah mostly superview, I prefer it for running as more likely to get my feet in wider shots

[@kathfern]

this is fantastic! Well done!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Kathy

[@bensmith6633]

Great work! Well done 👏👏

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Ben 🙂

[@ManmadeSmiith]

Fair play to ya, congrats on completing it.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! 🙂

[@annexplores3933]

I was there last Sunday..for the first time..Oh boy! my feet is killing me..haha..But definitely worth the view on top..I would love to go back! That;s a tough race..Well done guys!

[@StephenJReid]

Glad you enjoyed it, congrats on being there for the first time! 🙂

[@markmclachlan3803]

Well done Stephen, great achievement. As I lay on my couch nursing my broken leg which was ok, very little pain until I watched your run. My leg is now aching. 😂👍✌️

[@skeet0mk]

A brilliant video , hint ,salt tablets or Dioralyte , stops the cramping , ps , how did the speedgoats go , are they stable around the ankles?

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Mark. 😬 Sorry I made your leg worse! Heal fast

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Brilliant! Well done buddy 👍🤙

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you! 🙂

[@hameedshirhaan9354]

Stephen that’s amazing strong running with pure determination. Well done 👏👏. Now I watched this will have to fly all the way from Maldives to do this next year 😂😅

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Hameed! 🙂 race worth travelling for

[@thefullmonte1902]

That's some nice editing Stephen. Almost compensates for the dreary weather ... running achievement up there too 😉

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! 🙂

[@advfix]

Awesome run!

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you! 🙂

[@mickyferrancfc]

fair play mate well done👍

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Micky!

[@stephengraham6194]

Well done Stephen that’s an amazing achievement eating an entire Pizza 🍕 oh and doing that run 🏃‍♂️ great video really puts you in the thick of it 👍

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Stephen! Was very pleased I managed to finish it, was a huge pizza 😂

[@ildiko4047]

I couldn't even walk this distance and hills lol but I might try one day, brilliant video :)

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! 🙂 wasn’t easy, too a lot of training

[@colinlavery3338]

stunning !!😀😀

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Colin 🙂

[@Petemotox]

Great job 💪👌

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Peter!

[@PointyPaints]

well done, total respect

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you! 🙂

[@PointyPaints]

@@StephenJReid anytime, your videos keep me motivated as i push though my C25K

[@StephenJReid]

@@PointyPaints Keep at it! 🙂

[@SONICTONICfpv]

Well done man👏

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Pete! 🙂

[@AjaySingh-228]

2:47 Wow beautiful view Sir😍

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Ajay! 🙂

[@AjaySingh-228]

@@StephenJReid you are welcome sir

[@AjaySingh-228]

@@StephenJReid you are welcome sir

[@thirtiesandfree]

Inspiring Video 👍

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you! 🙂🙂

[@teapottia1]

Well done 👍👍👌💯

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you!🙂

[@SuperMckernan]

Well done on a serious event. Hoka speed goat? What did you make of them?

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! Really love the speedgoats, don't have the most aggressive grip so maybe not ideal for really muddy winter conditions.

[@shutterspeedireland1148]

well done sir

[@fishchipsandmushypeas]

Excellent video. Did you shoot 4k 60fps for the entire run? How often did you change batteries?

[@StephenJReid]

Hi Rich I mostly shot 4k 30, apart from the slow motion parts which were 4k 120fps. Used three batteries, so roughly changing every 2hrs. But not shooting continuously. Definitely eats batteries faster than the 9, especially for slow motion

[@phucknuts.7065]

I don’t know you but if I ever meet you I will buy you a drink of your choice. Heart of a lion. 💪💪💪

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks King Brian! 😁

[@amcoutdoors]

Massive fair play mate 👏 I'd sore legs watching it 😂 Video was top notch and the drone footage from before was unreal 😍👌

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! I haven't run in near a week since 😂

[@veps]

Victure AC700 already sold?

[@AnilKumar-os4ww]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@StephenJReid]

😁😁😁😁

[@skeet0mk]

Salt tablets or Dioralitte , sorts the cramps out. How did the speedgoats go ,ie ankle subtlety.

[@StephenJReid]

Used a lot of electrolytes, so don’t think it was that. My physio said it’s also an indication of a muscle just being completely fatigued

[@StephenJReid]

Love the speedgoats, very stable and stop my feet getting sore on those gravelly trails in the mournes

[@RadoZaharinov]

Jaja eres el mejor 💪😅👌💯🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🙂

[@StephenJReid]

gracias 🙂

[@willmaynard9016]

Quality video as always. I love to get up in to the Mournes when I have some time.... Not often enough. Can't believe someone disliked the video, what a dickhead. Keep up the good work sir.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Will! Can't please everyone, someone got very upset that I was making silly faces 😂

[@willmaynard9016]

@@StephenJReid God help them... Probably someone who doesn't know that to get through a run, sometimes you just have to do some stupid stuff or you'll cry. It's not always easy and it's not always fun. Keep up the good work sir.

[@jetrex1986]

Is that Jamie Dornan ;-)

[@StephenJReid]

Aha, budget option 😂

[@Ranishandissanayake]

nice vlog wow (you a sri lanka fan) I am also a vlogger 😎

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks for the comment Ranishan. I've never been to Sri Lanka, looks beautiful.

[@krell2130]

Why do you choose such childish thumbnails for your vids? I mean, you've got to be close to 40, yet your thumbnails are more akin to those found on a teenagers channel. Pre-teens, even. Infantilisation strikes again, sigh...

[@StephenJReid]

Honest comment! 😂 That’s fine, I appreciate that every time I post a thumbnail like this that a number of people will make assumptions. I make my own assumptions about people. Simple answer though, multiple reasons: statistically speaking Thumbnails with exaggerated expressions get more clicks. Also my regular viewers like to know there’s a bit of pain and suffering coming up. Also quite a few kids watch and I’ve had parents message me to say their kids are in stitches at the expressions. Also want to communicate that this is an outdoorsy channel, but it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Also I like making funny faces. I do find it amusing though how much it seems to upset some people. It’s literally just a random video on the internet.

[@andrewtopping6343]

Great stuff, I think you should get a free entry for next year! And if next year goes to plan for me, I hope to be there too.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Andrew 🙂