The World's Hardest Triathlon | Brutal Extreme

The story of my attempt at one of the world's hardest triathlons, The Brutal Extreme Triathlon in Llanberis, Wales. Featuring a 3500ft ascent of Mount Snowdon.
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[@adamfergie87]

It was a cracking day, couldn’t have asked for better weather. The only down side of the weather was how busy snowdon was. It’s such a shame this is the last one, I love this event and would come back year after year. Well done for finishing the full, such a great effort. See you at Celtman 2025?

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks very much! Haha it was quiet when I got there 🤣 hmmm, it’s hard to get into isn’t it?

[@adamfergie87]

@@TriathlonDan 🤣🤣 the joy of only doing the half. It is hard to get into but I'm sure you'd get a place with your KZbin channel.

[@richo7751]

Huge respect to Dan and the wider team. More like this please

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks very much :)

[@davidfox4910]

Dan love your approach to everything 😊💯💪🏻💪🏻.

[@TriathlonDan]

Appreciate it David 👊

[@Sallyannsworld]

You should be so proud of yourself. I’ve watched all your trials and tribulations of this year and look at what you still pull out of the bag! You sir are a champion and I hope you remind yourself of this moment going forwards when you doubt yourself. Also Liz, always there and always supporting just when you need it most. 🎉🎉 what a partner in life and sport

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks so much Sallyann, really appreciate that :)

[@andrewwilcox5496]

I done my first ever triathlon at the age of 50 on Sunday completed Ironman 70.3 in Weymouth wanted to challenge myself had to learn how to swim it’s amazing feeling when you cross the finish line and you realise what you’ve done

[@TriathlonDan]

Wow that’s awesome Andrew! Well done indeed, especially learning to swim!

[@TommyThompson-f8q]

Best video you’ve ever done !! Best produced, best quality images and the best story of a race you’ve done and the rocky build up to it 💥

[@TriathlonDan]

Thank you very much :)

[@trisi1048]

You dragged that one out (the race) 😂. Grand job in getting to the end of that one chap. Epic challenge ticked off!!👏

[@TriathlonDan]

@@trisi1048 hahaha yeah finishing at 10pm was a new one 🤣 cheers mate 👊

[@Triathlon_Cabbie]

Congratulations Dan tremendous achievement. Mental strength like no other ❤

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks very much mate, really appreciate it :)

[@peterritchie4881]

Excellent video Dan and camera-man Chris! Thanks for putting the extra effort into this. I did the Half and managed to say hi before the start of the swim. It's great to be able to watch this and take me back to race day. I've done about 15 other triathlons over 10 years and this race was really different. Not just the course, but the vibe. Really chilled and friendly, just like found too. Boy it was hard though. Any time I tried running up the mountain I was feeling dizzy after 30 seconds. Wish I had taken poles. I managed to run most of the way down but legs were shredded for the next 5 days. Knowing people were out doing the Full and the Double while I was home and tucked up in bed was a weird feeling. I kept watching the live timing to see how people were doing. Some incredible athletes out there. It's such a shame it's the last one as I'd love to go longer in future. Well done on getting it done. Relentless forward progression is a great attitude to take into future races.

[@TriathlonDan]

Really appreciate that! Wow, awesome work to be able to run down Snowdon, I’m in awe of the people able to do that. Ah yes I felt the same, when I went to do the narration on the Sunday morning and athletes were just going out on the run on the double I was like wow!

[@peterritchie4881]

​​@@TriathlonDanI saw other peoplein the race coming down the mountain running - they must have taken the train I said to the medic! But sure enough on the not too slippy sections I managed to run nr way down. Being 100kg helps downhill ... A good tip if you're going up a mountain, track the elevation on your Garmin and look for mile stones e.g. 1000ft, 2000ft.. Rather than distance, you can see roughly how much work you've put in, and how much higher you still have to go.

[@deaneason780]

Well done Dan great Video, get yourself on TV 🌟 Congratulations on completing the Brutal.

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks Dean! I’ve got a face for podcasting ;)

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Absolutely bloody amazing. This really shows how important it is to have a good support team around us. Without the support of our partners we can't do these things. You are a tough man, well done. Think you need to lend me your camera guy for Ironman Leeds 😜

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks so much Stu!

[@shanew634]

Epic effort Dan, hats off to Liz for the support too. Great edit by Chris as well.👏👏👏

[@TriathlonDan]

@@shanew634 thanks very much indeed :) they did great! I did ok 🤣

[@leewalters2794]

Completed it, mate! Very well done. I wouldn't have ran down Snowdon in the dark even if I were fresh.

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks Lee! Yeah me either, would 100000% end up on my face 🤣

[@erlendevans9382]

Nice one Dan! We were having a good race on the bike together - kept me pushing throughout. Solid effort.

[@TriathlonDan]

@@erlendevans9382 thanks very much, you too! Haha yes, the least thrilling race known to man 🤣👊

[@danielmcparland173]

Fabulous video Dan and great performance! Makes me want to do the event, such a shame that it was the last year of the race

[@TriathlonDan]

Cheers mate, appreciate it 👊 you’d smash something like this

[@michelleharnett1351]

Amazing, Dan. Now you are ready to move onto ultra trail/mountain running.

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks Michelle! Haha I’m not sure about that, but I do need to do more running that’s for sure 😬

[@ezgains]

Fantastic Dan, well done 👏 thanks for rocking the EZGains 🎉

[@TriathlonDan]

@@ezgains thanks EZ-Gains!

[@Supermurph75]

Outdone yourself here mate, fantastic effort both in terms of the performance but also the film itself. It’s easy to be hard on ourselves but I think what you need to remember is you have many years of doing this, so even if you’re injured for a while or not at peak fitness, all those previous years are there in your body and mind to be called upon. You’re inspiring me to at least try to get going on the bike again. Keep it up dude.

[@TriathlonDan]

Cheers Pat! Get on that bloody bike 👊👊

[@irondistance4313]

I love it what a race my friend you crushed it. I enjoyed the narrator format and what a beautiful event. You making me want to add the Patagonia xtri full to my bucket list

[@graemetough9988]

Brilliant effort, brilliant support team, brilliant video. Your message that you can do so much even when the run up hasn't been perfect is personally motivating too (70.3 in 5 weeks...with a hernia that has reduced my running!). You can be really proud of this and the whole channel (and so can Liz too!)

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks very much, appreciate that! Have a great race, you can do difficult things 👊

[@infovidasupps8640]

Fantastic video!! So good to watch. Liz is an absolute gem. I wish more people could see your videos So impressive ll you do buddy

[@TriathlonDan]

Wow, thank you! Liz is top notch 😬👊

[@richardjewitt8202]

Awesome video, even better achievement. Congrats, from Canada!

[@TriathlonDan]

Thank you very much! Ottawa looks a good race next year 😬

[@Joseph-ns2pl]

Great effort and even better video! You're great at this type of content

[@TriathlonDan]

I appreciate that!

[@DPANDALEE]

Absolutely WELL DONE Mate!!! Your toughest event and best video YET. Looking forward to more content from you Dan👍

[@Jameslindley123]

absolutely chuffing awesome!! what a guy and what a team! :)

[@TriathlonDan]

Cheers James!

[@danexitsstreetview3273]

After completing an Olympic triathlon today, I settled down to enjoy my food and knew this would be a great watch. Very much enjoyed it and very well done for completing it Dan. One heck of a challenge.

[@TriathlonDan]

@@danexitsstreetview3273 awesome, hope you had a blast at the tri! Thanks for watching the video :)

[@markscott5673]

What an awesome achievement well done, absolutely loved following along with your build up to the brutal which really helped with my training for Ironman Weymouth, in fact as I was on the run on Sunday and I was thinking great Triathlon Dan should be uploading the brutal vid today 😂 really helped me get going having something to look forward too. Well done again and looking forward to more content 🏊🚴🏃🏼💪

[@TriathlonDan]

Hahaha absolutely love that! Hope you had a great race, really appreciate the comment 👊👍

[@andreasbiffiger1579]

Well dome mate 🎉 Glad was part of it and remeber seeing you on-site! Cheers, Andreas

[@TriathlonDan]

Cheers Andreas! Hope you had a good one!

[@andreasbiffiger1579]

@@TriathlonDan took me a bit longer 🙈 doing the Double, but great to see all the footage and remembering the race. Amazing job!!! Big congrats 🍾

[@JamesBudge-i9b]

Awesome video, Dan! A performance to be proud of. Chris captured the event brilliantly. Shoutout to Liz too, she was amazing getting everything organised while you were out there. Teamwork makes the dream work 👊🏼

[@TriathlonDan]

Cheers mate, you smashed it too! Yes Liz claims she was fairly busy but I’m not sure I believe her 🤣👍

[@taylorewan]

well done, Celtman next year ;-) awesome to follow your journey and great video/ content.

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks very much! Haha I’m not writing anything off 😬

[@DaveGayer]

Well done team DAN, awesome achievement and fantastic video 💪🏻👏

[@TriathlonDan]

Glad you enjoyed it :D cheers

[@Gary_Luke]

Amazing performance, well done Dan 👏

[@TriathlonDan]

Cheers Gary!

[@darrylthomas658]

Well Done Dan 👏 💪 awsome achievement and an inspiring video

[@TriathlonDan]

Thank you 🙌

[@gerrymcgons]

Well done Dan! Great achievement and great video/vlog/documentary (as always)

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks mate! Appreciate it 👊

[@davidfox4910]

Awesome achievement Dan amazing mate well done 😊💪🏻💯🫶🏻👏🏻👏🏻.

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks David!

[@TheRunningWhale]

Superb..love this, great achievement Dan, well done 👏 🏆

[@TriathlonDan]

Thank you :) appreciate the watch

[@markwt2680]

Awesome effort and especially with not being in your best shape. Mind over matter - inspiring stuff. Congrats!👍

[@jillbuckenham9145]

Well done Dan!!! You're amazing!!

[@TriathlonDan]

Too kind - thanks very much :)

[@SamPalmer-z6g]

Da iawn Dan and team! Great achievement and a great video to watch.

[@TriathlonDan]

@@SamPalmer-z6g appreciate that a lot 👊

[@garyhurn6153]

What an awesome event, massive props. Inspiring levels of resilience

[@TriathlonDan]

Thank you :)

[@garyhurn6153]

@@TriathlonDan pushes me on ahead of IMW.

[@TriKaggie]

Look at you go 🚀 this is such a lonely race in comparison to the big Ironmans so those mental walls are so so tough but you were absolutely ace. This remains the hardest race ever IMO so you’re a real life superhero 🦸🏼‍♂️

[@TriathlonDan]

@@TriKaggie thanks TriKaggie! Gutted you guys didn’t make it onto the big screen 😭

[@jvrij]

What an achievement congratulations. Good motivation for me 2 November knysna extreme triathlon. Putting in the work helps but mind over body. Just completed 10 day training camp to get the base level up. Good luck with recovery

[@TriathlonDan]

Wow that looks awesome! All the best for your adventure 👊👊

[@chrismelhuish2208]

Huge congratulations Dan & the team (Best video I’ve seen to date) I know this year has had many setbacks, challengers and obstacles that you’ve had to navigate, but for I think this year has been immense in regards to the level of growth you’ve gained!

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks Chris, such a team effort these things 👊

[@daiphillips7171]

Well done Dan, a performance and a video you should be extremely proud of 🙌🏻. Me and Mrs P think that next time you need to take a week off you need to give us some chicken videos or something 😂😂 we've been lost this week without any vids from you, you've been missed 😂 keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@TriathlonDan]

@@daiphillips7171 thanks very much! Hahaha yes I’ll have to get some in the bank next time 🤣 I think I’ll still be sporadic for the next couple of weeks, but then it’s back to full gas 😬👍

[@daiphillips7171]

@TriathlonDan take your time, rest and recover Dan, you've earned it mate 👍🏻 we'll all be here when you're back to full gas 🤣👍🏻

[@swindonwellness]

Great video, well done on the race 🚵

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks very much :)

[@TriathlonDan]

You smashed it!!

[@damianoliver4345]

Class video Dan,brilliant result too 👊👊

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks very much :D

[@leejefferson7011]

Well done Daniel, great video! I can’t believe you let my mate Leigh Rumble beat you though, he carries a massive wok with him 😂😂😂😂

[@TriathlonDan]

Hahaha well he flew up and down Snowdon! Great performance 👊

[@leejefferson7011]

@@TriathlonDan I tought him everything he knows 🤣

[@johndutson4971]

Well done Dan, been waiting all week for this after watching all your prep videos, truly inspiring

[@TriathlonDan]

Really appreciate that :)

[@cd66061]

Well done Dan! Great attitude towards the event and challenge 👍🏻 I reckon you need to look at another extreme Tri 😎

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks very much :) haha you know how it is, as the pain fades the ideas pop up 🤣

[@antidy]

Congratulations Dan! Superb achievement and a great video. I’m doing Wales next weekend and this has really got me pumped up!

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks very much! Have a great race in Wales, I’d love to come back one day 👊

[@RPHawtin]

Well done, great video and incredible result! We've really enjoyed watching all your videos leading up to this one!

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks very much indeed :)

[@matthewwhetton4326]

Great video Dan. Incredible performance!

[@TriathlonDan]

Glad you liked it!

[@cadawson10]

Best yet Dan. Top banana. Well done to you and your team 👏

[@TriathlonDan]

Thank you very much, couldn’t have done it without them :)

[@iansmith3519]

Well done..awesome effort🎉

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@mrshathawayhomelearning3869]

Awesome achievement, well done 👏

[@TriathlonDan]

Thank you very much :)

[@Lazy_Jay_Racing]

😊👏👏👏💪 Well done Dan and team

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks very much dude! 👊

[@brickstotrips]

Fantastic video mate and great effort!! Super motivational

[@TriathlonDan]

Cheers buddy!

[@martinthomas587]

Well done dan smashed it 👍

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks very much :)

[@CycleXplorer]

Very cinematic. Amazing film.

[@TriathlonDan]

Really appreciate that :) thanks!

[@neil1974uk]

Well Dan, brilliant effort.

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks very much :)

[@ChrisColwillYT]

Awesome mate, well done! 👏🏻

[@TriathlonDan]

Cheers Chris! Hope you’re well mate 👊

[@MarkMorrison-eq6eo]

Top effort! Celtman next year🌀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TriathlonDan]

Looks a cracker! It's another ballot job isn't it, I'll have a think :)

[@jameslundie6114]

This video is incredible

[@TriathlonDan]

Appreciate that so much 👊👊

[@stevemonaghanf2810]

Well Done. Great video. 😊

[@TriathlonDan]

Cheers Steve! Appreciate it :)

[@BikepackingAdventures]

Congratulations welcome to the (ultra) club 👍👍👌

[@TriathlonDan]

Cheers mate!

[@michaelgeary5533]

Truly inspiring Dan well done 🎉

[@TriathlonDan]

Too kind - thanks very much indeed :)

[@reecedawson6113]

Amazing Dan, all the injuries were worth it I guess

[@TriathlonDan]

Haha I guess! Better winter ahead though hopefully 😬👊

[@glewis16]

Awesome video Dan. A great team effort 💪👌

[@paulwright5564]

Take a bow dude !! Proper naughty day out that !

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks Paul!

[@michaelharriss9792]

Impressive!

[@TriathlonDan]

Too kind :)

[@mikeenglish1492]

Well done 👏

[@TriathlonDan]

Cheers!

[@lindawilson239]

Well done Dan 👏🏼gr8 effort🤟🏼

[@TriathlonDan]

@@lindawilson239 thanks very much Linda :)

[@TomObrien-m6x]

Love it 👏

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks very much :)

[@michaelbarnettuk]

Great video Dan amazing effort , where did you find Liz what a woman 😀

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks Michael! I think it was in a garden centre or farm 🤣

[@TommyThompson-f8q]

So am I !!!😮

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks so much! 👊👊

[@garethnixon8041]

Well done matey, that is awesome. I did the three peaks once and had to run down Snowden as my legs wouldn't let me walk lol. How do I get my head around doing IMW? It just scares the shite out of me, I think it's because of all that money and I may fail. Any advice dude

[@TriathlonDan]

Cheers! Appreciate it 👊. Just got to keep moving forward mate, just focus on the next few minutes 😬

[@garethnixon8041]

@@TriathlonDan I just need to sign up, my best 112 is 7 30 at outlaw, that worries me matey

[@mikew6840]

Crikey! Well done Liz 😅

[@TriathlonDan]

@@mikew6840 hahaha she had a fairly long day herself 🤣

[@bonn1771]

Watching this now

[@TriathlonDan]

@@bonn1771 BOOM! First in get front seat 😬 appreciate it 😬

[@bonn1771]

Amazing everything.