Great journey, felt like I experienced as well. I walked the Cotswold Way once and cannot imagine running it within a day. Production and music choice was also 💯. Well done mate 👍😎
@trailrunningphil9 ай бұрын
An epic video. Hugely inspiring congratulations 🎉
@chriswooffindin99996 ай бұрын
Really, really good. I watch a lot of ultra vlogs and this was one of the best I've watched. Documented the ups and downs extremely well. Well done my friend. You have a new subscriber!
@CotswoldTrailRunner6 ай бұрын
Wow many thanks for the kind words! Means a lot. Glad you enjoyed and that I managed to convey the experience. Thanks for following, plenty more to come!
@domjackson243711 ай бұрын
Great video Francois and epic running. Look forward to seeing your performance at the Arc!
@CotswoldTrailRunner11 ай бұрын
Well, yes, that one makes me a lot more nervous. Going in blind to the Arc! Hopefully I can keep up with you 😉
@nick_runs_moore10 ай бұрын
It was an absolute pleasure running with you for the first part of the race - and huge kudos for going so far under 24 hours, let alone finishing it! I hugely enjoyed your commentary throughout- it was spot on 👍🏼 P.S. I believe the pretty village was Stanton 😂
@CotswoldTrailRunner10 ай бұрын
And you! You did brilliantly as well. What have you got next on the list?
@davidwatkins173411 ай бұрын
What a wonderful video, that's a brilliant effort by you and thank you for the words of wisdom, they really resonate, I love to see someone living their best life, it shows it's possible for all of us. You should try for UTMB or WS.
@CotswoldTrailRunner11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Enjoyed that one. Yes for sure, Western States and UTMB are on the cards. A few years away but certainly in the 5yr plans 😉
@jtnicholls8510 ай бұрын
An achievement to be proud of there! Wonderful story telling and acknowledgment of the mental aspect of running, especially 100 miles. Looks like you’re doing the Arc too - I may see you out there on the SWCP 😬
@CotswoldTrailRunner10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yes, I'm signed up for the Arc100. No idea of the route or course but know it'll be a completely different adventure!. If you see me, come say hi! 👋
@neilgoodwin66211 ай бұрын
Great video Francois and congrats on the sub-24. A wonderful race and route on my home trails, was going so well until it wasn't ☹️. One misplaced step on a tree root and race over in a second. Limped to Painswick but not my day, but will be stronger for the experience next year 🙂
@CotswoldTrailRunner11 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about the injury, another friend of mine also dropped out on a twisted ankle. This was my 3rd time so keep coming back and you’ll get it done. Thanks for the support 👍
@CorvusVal11 ай бұрын
Incredible job Francois! What an achievement. And a brilliant video showing the effort it took. Excited to hear what's next (once youve recovered...!)
@CotswoldTrailRunner11 ай бұрын
Many thanks! Loved it! Lakes in a Day 50miler is next (7th Oct) and final race of the year. Time to go all in and see how I fair on a ‘shorter’ distance! 😂
@CorvusVal11 ай бұрын
@@CotswoldTrailRunner so jealous of your robust-ness to be able to take all this punishment...
@mickdubhgall11 ай бұрын
Great video Francois, I managed to finish too... My first 100 miler.. it was the last 20 for me also, that were the dig deep miles. But never thought of giving up. Maybe told myself 'never again' a couple of times.... well done on sub 24 too mate...
@CotswoldTrailRunner11 ай бұрын
Huge congrats! Well done! It’s a tough route I will admit. I’ve often told myself ‘never again’ but not on this occasion. Rest and recover well 👍
@runtothetrails11 ай бұрын
I have just watched one of the best accounts of a 100 mile ultra. Brilliantly put together. Congratulations on a epic adventure . Excellent!💪
@CotswoldTrailRunner11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Sometimes I’m so determined to get something done it’s never in doubt. This was one of those events. Happy with how it went, thank you for the kind words.
@michaelbennett677811 ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant both the running and determination and your wonderful filming and supporters. Loved it Francois 🏃🏻♂️👊💥🏁
@markg9911 ай бұрын
What a hero! You pulled out all the stops to make a terrific video of this breathtaking performance. Those hills and steps at the end were destroying my soul, just watching you tackle them. Well done, Francois 👍🏻🏃♂️🙂
@CotswoldTrailRunner11 ай бұрын
😂 the hills at the end will finish even the best runners off! Thanks for the support. I enjoyed that one!
@timeonfeet11 ай бұрын
Amazing Francois. Such an achievement and loved the narrative on this and how you told the story. What support too from your crew and the aid stations! Hope you're recovering well, your running has been epic this year 🙌
@CotswoldTrailRunner11 ай бұрын
Many thanks Ben. I’m pleased it went well. Lessons to take away but overall happy. Recovery has gone very well and I’m back to full health and fitness. Onto the final event of the year, Lakes in a Day 50miler (7th Oct). 🤞
@joncadman493511 ай бұрын
What a Summer & Autumn Francois, Lakeland & Cotswold Way just awesome!!! Thanks for sharing the journey just a superb video..... on to the next adventure 🙂
@CotswoldTrailRunner11 ай бұрын
Cheers mate. Appreciate the support! Yeah I’ve been lucky to not only complete but enjoy this years races. One more to go, Lakes in a Day. Fingers crossed 🤞
@andygaskellyoutube11 ай бұрын
Francois, a truly superb video. Expertly narrated, bringing the soul-searching, resilience-making, ups and downs to life in a way ‘we’ ultra runners know only too well. I am so very pleased for you, you smashed your goal with a super sub-24 (and some!) ,testament to your commitment, your discipline, and strength of character. See you on the trails my Strava friend! 💪💪
@CotswoldTrailRunner11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. Hope you’re ok and injury isn’t too bad. Gutted for you, but know you’ll get sub 24 no problem next time 👍