ULTRA RUNNING - Pushing Beyond Your Limits

This may be obvious, but running isn't easy, but it's something everyone can do. One becomes a runner by running. The pain in your ligaments and joints are signs you are becoming a runner.
This was Kris Bertagnolli's first ULTRA, but will it be his last? Follow along as he goes from start to finish in a grueling battle with the trail, and himself.
The music is from Musicbed.com and the production of this film was made for the Musicbed Challenge 2024.
Produced by Ankuur Studios. To learn more, visit www.ankuur.com.

[@BillyPorterInspire]

Love it!!!! Way to go! Just don't give up!! Keep pushing!!!

[@goodvolks2know372]

I love how Kris explained what he was going through and how he got through on the other side. I've started down the road of long distance walking and just recently my body was telling me I could go faster - it wanted to, but I have this narrative that keeps telling me "I'm not a runner". So the part of this video I found very helpful, is where he says how your body isn't ready to run, but if you're consistent it can get there. Thanks for the motivation.

[@AnkuurStudios]

Thank you so much for watching :) It means the world. I am so happy to hear the message resonated with you. Keep going, and never give up!

[@mzj9k0]

Awesome job Kris, as someone following the same path this is really inspirational. Thanks for making the video.

[@AnkuurStudios]

So glad it helped! And thank you for watching :)

[@Patsbeliever]

love it man. I felt the same way when I started and I am still trying to figure out this sport! one step at a time!

[@AnkuurStudios]

You are absolutely right! One step at a time, baby! And thank you for the love and support!!

[@AddictUltraRunner]

That 18 miler sounded fun 👀😅😂 part of the process! So much to learn!! Eating competition with a bit of running 😂

[@AnkuurStudios]

😂 it was a lot of fun! On to the next one 🤘🤘

[@carlroland3947]

your coach sounds spot on!

[@AnkuurStudios]

He was indeed! Couldn’t have done it without him.

[@Sam-kn2mm]

I wanna do an Ultra so bad, currently training for a 10k.

[@AnkuurStudios]

That’s awesome! You can do it! One step at a time 🫶

[@1988Stateofmind]

Love the video, you're definitely further in progression than I am but seeing some like you motivates me so much! Go on sir, looking forward to see you progress.

[@AnkuurStudios]

Thank you so much for watching. So glad you enjoyed it! You can do it. Just one step at a time.

[@abeeral-qattan5997]

Wow what a beautiful video thank you 🤩

[@AnkuurStudios]

Thank you so much 🫶🫶

[@tylerdrickenbach]

Such a blast making this!

[@AddictUltraRunner]

Like your work 👌🏼

[@cpruns4501]

Amazing video bro!! Very well done. This needs to be a T-Shirt. "I met the devil and Jesus at the same time"- Ultrarunner. Whoever trained you gave you amazing advice!! To go slow slow to let your joints and such catch up. As weird as it sounds your cardo system is the fastest to adapt but if you outgrow your joints and ligaments it's all bad. Seen it way too many times. As someone who has suffered horribly from blisters in the past....that one was a doozie. Very glad you were able to keep going with it:)

[@AnkuurStudios]

That’s honestly a great idea about the t-shirt! It’s so true. Jeremey, my trainer, was awesome. I couldn’t have done it without him. Thank you for watching and for the support 🫶 - Kris

[@FUDNF]

Great video and congrats on the Ultra. Turns out you are a runner. 👍🏻

[@AnkuurStudios]

Indeed! Now we are hooked, and thank you!

[@NicoDuranPOV]

Thank you for sharing your experience sir! nice video 💯

[@AnkuurStudios]

Thank you so much for watching! Hopefully what I experienced can help you!

[@TheEvanator87]

Loved this video! Awesome job crushing this run!

[@AnkuurStudios]

Thank you so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 🫶

[@lmcov4]

Great video! Way to grit it out and finish!

[@AnkuurStudios]

Thank you! I definitely had some help from good friends and God. With support, you can do anything 🫶

[@pinklemonade6597]

Inspiring video!!

[@AnkuurStudios]

So glad you enjoyed it :) thank you for sharing and for watching!!

[@JverlrdO]

Awesome vid friend! Really like the editing, your storytelling style and the way it’s all put together! Running my first ultra in three weeks and looking forward to all the ups and downs to come 💪

[@AnkuurStudios]

Thank you so much! That means a lot. It’s going to be a blast! Just one step and a time. Go crush this thing 🫶

[@miketrask7559]

Well done.

[@AnkuurStudios]

Thank you, Mike! That means a lot. I really appreciate it brother!

[@guzsteve]

Great video! Just subscribed!

[@AnkuurStudios]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it 😊🫶

[@Psi-Lord]

This video has given me two goals. To do an Ultra and to grow a beard that cool. 🙌🏻

[@AnkuurStudios]

hahahah the best comment so far!

[@kbertag]

You’re the man @tylerdrickenbach! Thanks for being there!

[@AnkuurStudios]

Of course man!

[@FlyFishtheMitt]

Congrats on finishing! 🎉

[@AnkuurStudios]

He was such a champ!! Thank you for watching!

[@6kmanu]

hell yuh

[@AnkuurStudios]

Thank you 🫶🫶

[@Lucky-jt5bx]

Great video👍🏻RESPECT 💪🏻🤙🏻👏🏻

[@AnkuurStudios]

Thank you! It wasn't easy, but what an adventure! Thank you for watching :)

[@lynnjohnson-e3g]

I love your experience! Thank you for sharing.

[@AnkuurStudios]

I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching.

[@tritondriver1]

Great Vid 💪🏽👍🏽

[@AnkuurStudios]

I appreciate it! Thank you for watching 🫶

[@bigedslobotomy]

I see lots of people doing marathons and ultra-marathons, and I have to wonder what kind of damage they are doing to their bodies? (Especially years down the road). I’m a runner, but I “only” do 4 miles a day (every day, because my dog needs the exercise) with a 1000 foot climb in elevation. (So, a nice workout! Plus I’m at 5,600 feet elevation, so the O2 content of the air is lower, which makes me work harder). I am 67 years old, and have been running for over 40 years, and hope to run till I am not able to anymore. I worry that marathoners and ultra-marathoners are damaging their joints (and maybe internal organs) with their pursuit of ever-increasing distances. The problem is, these problems may not show up until they are much older, and the damage has been done. Take care of your body with REASONABLE exercise and diet folks! It’s the only body you have!

[@Kelly_Ben]

I was convinced to try ultras by a 70 something year old, who had been- and still was- doing them since he was 60. At every race I go to, I see many people over 60. I personally have a rare genetic issue that gave me a heart attack at 42. Both cardiologists have approved my ultra running, because they feel the benefits I gain far exceed the risks. They'd rather have me running a slow 50k than a fast 5k. My knees and hip hurt when I stop running for a month or more, but are pain free when I'm training/ racing ultras. There are also far less overuse injuries present on trails vs roads. I know many people who have had joint replacement surgery due to other sports injuries, or obesity... but I don't personally know any runners who have, and certainly none in danger due to their running. Yes, you'll have those pushing the intensity, giving it their all, peeing blood and/or collapsing... but you literally have that group in every sport, who thrive on pushing their bodies to the max. While I will never be one of those people, I greatly admire them, because they are the ones pushing the boundaries of what we know the human body - and mind- are capable of.

[@kbertag]

That’s impressive man! 4 miles per day is great! There’s a lot of mixed reviews out there about long running. At the end of the day, it changed me and I’m grateful for it. The gentleman I finished the race with was in his 60’s and it was his 5th Ultra of the year. He loves them. Maybe you should give one a try….it may just change your opinion.

[@LopezZeta]

I'd argue that you should take a day off from running

[@LopezZeta]

Sorry man I had to laugh at the 18 mile run story. I know exactly how that is!

[@AnkuurStudios]

Haha glad someone else knows the feeling 😂