Ben Nevis Ultra 2022 | Skyline Scotland

Ben Nevis Ultra 2022 | Skyline Scotland | Film My Run

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I have attempted the Ben Nevis Ultra twice before and have never reached the finish line. Would this be my year? In the company of Zwift friends Clive and Marcus I set off to climb Britain's tallest mountain and add a few more Scottish Munros to my slowly growing collection.
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00:00 Start
01:39 Glen Coe Skyline Start
02:30 Ben Nevis Ultra Start
04:07 10 Kilometres
06:48 Summit of Carn Mor Dearg
07:58 Summit of Ben Nevis
09:35 Glen Nevis Checkpoint
11:55 Steall Falls River Crossing
13:27 Final Summit
14:50 Finish Line
15:39 Race Summary
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@ZirothTech Жыл бұрын

Amazing video as always, you have a great way of bringing the viewer into the race with you! This looked extremely challenging but great fun, I will have to add it to the ever-growing list!

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have found this race really tough going over the last few years. Glad to get it finished finally. But I may be back one day.

@markg99 Жыл бұрын

Certain death or certain DNF. Now there's a choice that nobody wants to be faced with 😂 Brilliant stuff, Stephen. You managed to cut it fine, and keep us on the edge of our seats while you were confidently chatting away and admiring the scenery 👍🏻🏃‍♂️

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. Thankfully it turned out to be neither! But I still don't want to try the Glen Coe race!! Would you ever consider it??!!

@markg99 Жыл бұрын

@@FilmMyRun Haha! I can safely say it's way beyond me. Tackling my first 50k next year, nowhere near any mountains 😁👍🏻

@amygreen1015 Жыл бұрын

A brilliant film Stephen. Sorry if this comes across as weird but I am so proud of you for completing this challenge. Having DNF’d twice before you show your resilience and determination to get it done. I can’t imagine trying to navigate some of that terrain (and still live to tell the tail). You are such a good runner. You’ve done a video talking about your fails for the year, none are failures. You work hard, you train hard, you take on these difficult challenges, I’m in awe. Well done Stephen. (Oh and I love the contrast in the weather, it looks completely different). Bring on your next challenge 🤩🌟

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy. I appreciate your words. Means a lot. Yes the contrast between the sunny day in 2019 and this was stark!

@noemilow5853 Жыл бұрын

So freaking proud of you for trying over and over again until you completed the Ben Nevis Ultra!! I really enjoyed this video, such beautiful footage, and I loved the honest, reflective narration! I don't know why but it gives me goosebumps when you are just about to finish and say "The light is desperately fading, I've got 3 k to go..." and refuse to put the head torch on. Such an epic moment. I was there that weekend too, racing on the Glen Coe Skyline course, and I know firsthand how challenging yet beautiful this area is. I laughed out loud when you said "Under no circumstances should anyone join the Glen Coe Skyline queue, it is certain death!". I am sure it was not easy to hold the camera while also trying to beat the cut-offs - thank you so much for documenting this race and taking me back to a phenomenal day in the Scottish Highlands!

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Oh I love this race so much. I wouldn't have kept going back if I hadn't enjoyed it. But yes, I was also really determined to finish it. I may well get back up there this year for the Ring of Steall race if I can. Will you be back up there?

@ruthkelly3117 Жыл бұрын

It was magic to meet you on the finish line and give you that shout out at the end. Was great seeing what you went through between leaving us and arriving back. Nail biting stuff. Well done again 🙌🏻

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Oh hey Ruth. Lovely to meet you too and thank you so much for your comments. Hopefully I'll be back up there next year for the Ring of Steall or the 80k

@elenaoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Great account of a tough race. Congratulations on getting it done. I find it very funny how on ultras time gets warped and even with a clock and watch I still get confused about what my finish time was 😂Glad to see it's not just me.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Oh, it was so confusing because we started 15 minutes earlier than usual in the first wave and all the checkpoint times were changed and the marshals weren't exactly sure and they extended the cut off time as well. So I had no idea what I was aiming for in the end!

@ChrisBranch Жыл бұрын

Amazing work! And such a great video. I had been eyeing up the Glen Coe Skyline race for next year, but maybe I should do Ben Nevis first 🤔 it looks tough enough! 😂 Well done for getting it done 👊

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. They do vet applications for Glen Coe as it involves some serious scrambling. So unless you have the right experience you won't get in. Give Ben Nevis a crack and if it's too easy then Glen Coe is probably ok for you!!

@ChrisBranch Жыл бұрын

@@FilmMyRun yes I'd seen that. I don't really know how to get experience without doing it though 🤷‍♂️ got to start sometime. Maybe try a shorter one first. Keep up with the great videos ☺️🙏

@runhanrunnl Жыл бұрын

Braveau - well done. Great reporting as well. Enjoyed it!

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Many thanks! I am trying to improve my narration skills!!

@Shevock Жыл бұрын

What a lovely race.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

......Lovely is an interesting way of describing it!! Bloody hard work is what it is!! Haha, no you're right it is stunning, especially when the weather is clear. But that doesn't happen very often. You fancy it?

@johnmiller5630 Жыл бұрын

Super film Stephen. Your relief at the end was palpable. Well done👏🏻👏🏻

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Yes, glad to get that one finally finished. Still a niggle in the back of my mind about getting it done in under 12 hours but that will have to wait for a while!

@markdawson2989 Жыл бұрын

Well done, another great video. Very tough race. I know how long these descents on Munros can take. I was timed out on the Glenshee nine by just 4 minutes after 6 Munros of the 9. Took me ages to get down to the road crossing CP as the bolders kept moving under foot. Still soper impressed by your TDS finish this year.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. Yes, interesting to compare the long slow hike of TDS against the fast hard run of Ben Nevis. Similar and different at the same time.

@lidialoskan5096 Жыл бұрын

Dear Stephen, congratulations on finishing the Ben Nevis Ultra! I finished it this year too, after a DNF last year at the first cut-off(I was 17 minutes too late)! Your video from last year helped me to push after first cut-off station this year, I was really afraid I wouldn’t make it in time. I finished after you, 7 minutes before the race course closing. What a race! Thanks for the video, it is great to see it and recall this amazing experience, wish you all the best! 🙌

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Amazing Lidia, well done. I am so happy for anyone who gets that race done. It's such a beast.

@Mookiethedog Жыл бұрын

From an old Steven to another old Stephen you inspire me brother!

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Haha yes definitely adding on the years now. Hopefully still a few good running years in us both yet though!

@heather2111 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic film. Very honest, reflective and inspiring. What an achievement! Also very impressive that you can hold your camera and traverse those rocky ridges at the same time. The film had everything, a lot of humour and a nail-biting finish. I did laugh out loud when you said it was “absolutely horrendous”. Very well done indeed.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Aitch! Having never experienced the second half before it really was horrendous on tired legs! Considering the Ring of Steall next year to see what that section is like with slightly fresher legs!

@ianl4518 Жыл бұрын

What a great film Stephen and a great race. I'm so glad you got it done after your two previous attempts. They do say we learn more from the races we fail at but it doesn't make them any easier to swallow, does it!😃

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

I was so gutted after both of those DNFs, I think I would have kept coming back forever until I finished it!! Thanks for watching Ian

@ianl4518 Жыл бұрын

@@FilmMyRun I've DNF'd the North Coast 110km twice now and feel much the same way!😁

@mickdubhgall Жыл бұрын

Well done at getting the finish STEPHEN.... I did it too. My first ultra. Got humbled by the mountain, but got a medal too. Brutal course but loved every minute :~} Your previous video inspired me to sign up for this race.... love the fact, that to finish is to win...... . ,

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Aaaaah well done Mick, amazing. It's such a hard course and I'm so glad it's finally done. Back next year for a different race! Maybe the Mamores 5k ??!

@gusgilfillan9033 Жыл бұрын

Great video, well done on finally completing it, great effort

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gus and thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel.

@n0fretete Жыл бұрын

OMG! This terrain uphill is incredible.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Do you see why it took me three times to finish?! Of course Clive managed it first time 90 minutes faster than me!!

@tpgenge Жыл бұрын

as always a brilliant film! I love watching your race reviews since they are authentic - thanks - keep going - greeting from Austria

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Hi Tobias. Thank you so much for your kind comments. I'll be sure to keep going as long as I can!

@stevecurran483 Жыл бұрын

The second half is absolutely brutal am bodach at the end is there just to kill spirit. Well done on getting it done.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

OMG Steve, so true. That last climb was on my hands and knees most of the way up!!

@hannahsmeeton2864 Жыл бұрын

Such a great film. You are an inspiration. Congratulations on finally reaching your goal and finishing.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hannah. Very happy to get that one done. I did say I wasn't going back but I think I might enter the Ring of Steall just for larks next year!

@DouglasJerome Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this inspiring film. I’m coming out from Colorado to give Ben Nevis 50k a go in September!

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Wow Douglas you will love it. My friend, Marcus will be there again from Virginia. I might make it up there to run one of the shorter races. Come say hi if you spot me.

@davidj2549 10 ай бұрын

Great video. Makes me want to grab my running shoes and head up the Glens. Unfortunately I'm on an oil rig 😂 I finished the Ben Nevis Ultra a few years back. Very tough race.

@joannaw3101 Жыл бұрын

Well done Stephen, I'm so happy for you for getting it done. Well deserved! Fantastic footage, I like how you interweave the moments from 2019 into this year's movie to showcase the beauty of the scenery and how challenging the race really is.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

It was actually my wife's suggestion to add in the footage from 2019. It looks so different when it's clear!! Problem is, it is very rarely that clear!

@ozenfant_ozn Жыл бұрын

well done!!! looks rough!

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Yes it's a bit of a beast. But it all depends on how experienced and how speedy you are. For some people it's a breeze!

@TwoCombs Жыл бұрын

Excellent and amazing run. Also expert and inspiring narration 👍

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I'm working hard on getting better at story telling.

@heather2111 Жыл бұрын

I completely agree TwoCombs. I think you’re really very good at narration Stephen. I know it’s a totally different thing, but I like listening to audiobooks and good narration is never a given, and it does add so much to the enjoyment of the actual book itself.

@jarhaaje Жыл бұрын

Well done Stephen, glad you finally managed to finish it, it looks tough! Keep up the great work you are inspiring. Decided to try Ultras this year afte following you and you never know Ben Nevis Ultra might be on the radar.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Oh that's brilliant. Once you start though, there's no going back. It's a slippery slope. But you'll love it.

@davidr1431 Жыл бұрын

Really well done. Humble in victory. Superb achievement.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly sir! I guess it is a victory of sorts!

@mikehall6433 Жыл бұрын

Well done again old boy. So pleased you managed it this year. 💪🏼 What a year you’ve had.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. Onwards to next year then!

@billycalman2200 Жыл бұрын

Well done Stephen ,have been watching your ben nevis ultra trilogy,was rooting for you all the way m8,knew yoy you would do it with all the vertical and horizontal miles you have in credit in the legs,brilliant m8👍👏👏

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Hey Billy, thanks so much. Yes I guess it is a trilogy isn't it!! I should combine all three films and create an overview documentary! The Ben Nevis Trilogy - A Film My Run Documentary.....Now that might have legs. What do you think?!

@billycalman2200 Жыл бұрын

@@FilmMyRun Lol,defo stephen,you have the footage there,would make a great short film.👍

@sandratormey5343 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Stephen, I’m so chuffed for you finally defeating Ben Nevis! What a year you are having 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Can’t wait for the next one

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@clivefinnimore5304 Жыл бұрын

Well done Stephen 👏👍 yes that was tough but what an achievement 😃 awesome event👍thank you to everyone involved.🙏What a fantastic weekend 🤛 awesome film 👌 until next time 🤪

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

So are we going back next year for the Ring of Steall?? Or shall we do the flat 80km.

@trailfever Жыл бұрын

Great race and strong finish! Congrats! A wonderful film/edit!

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Appreciated.

@michaelbennett6778 Жыл бұрын

Many congratulations Stephen!! 🎉 What a fabulous year of running you have had !!

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. It's been a blast. Really enjoyed it....Mostly!

@johnbeard5093 Жыл бұрын

Another great video.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thank you John.

@DavidJones-xt4bi Жыл бұрын

Wonderful stuff as usual. Well done and thank you Stephen.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks David

@gingervirus2988 Жыл бұрын

Looks fractionally tougher than “The Three Forts” 😉

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

I would say it is juts marginally tougher!! haha

@clairhardywynn5620 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant massive congratulations to you all - it looks like an absolutely stunning and brutal course well done all massive achievement 💪👏👏

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Clair. Fancy a crack at it?!

@clairhardywynn5620 Жыл бұрын

@@FilmMyRun well, I’m defo not going to rule it out …… first I think I might do snowdon …… then, if I survive….. I may well consider it !!

@johndudley2030 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff! Congratulations

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot John!

@emldummy Жыл бұрын

loving all these new uploads Steve 😊

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason. See you out there some time soon!

@reluctantfellrunner Жыл бұрын

Great filming. Well done.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I am also a reluctant fell runner but I can't seem to drag myself away from the mountains!!

@TheBennews Жыл бұрын

Great video with a very honest appraisal. However to correct one point 👉 that you are a mid pack runner. This isn't true no way after finishing Ben Nevis Ultra (incredibly tough) Lakeland 100, TDS, London and Berlin Marathons etc within a few weeks can you be described as this. What you are is an inspiration sir. Keep the videos coming.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very kind of you to say! Videos will continue!!

@2spoons Жыл бұрын

We I ran Xterra Snowdonia it was 28º at the start ..... so positive thinking Stephen

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Is that celsius or fahrenheit?? !

@craigjohnston8235 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Steve, we’re do you list all your races? You have anymore in Scotland next year?

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

I am considering going back for the Ring of Steall next year, but we'll see how the year pans out. I don't have a public list of my race plans. I suppose I should!

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

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@markthomasson5077 Жыл бұрын

Hi Steven, good to see your great report. If anything you made it seem to easy! You failed to mention how many times you took a bum slide on the drop into Glen Nevis. I live in the village, so know the route very well, though was surprised how long the final descent took, with over 1000 runners before you it sure trashed the path, and being in the half light gave a few sketchy moments, and on that nasty little diversion through the Heather was a real mud fest. You did well to get down through the forest without a head torch, I did likewise, but know every rock. That said looking at others that past me, I lost a good few minutes. You past me at the start, somewhere along the way I past you, as you past me again just after the final river crossing. You were 12m ahead at the finish. I had the honour of being the last in, though the oldest, perhaps ever. Look forward to seeing you back next year.

@markthomasson5077 Жыл бұрын

ps, I don’t seem to be able to make a fresh comment, which is the same for some other channels, not sure if it is my or your setting doing this.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

@@markthomasson5077 mmmmm not sure. I’ve not set anything to make that happen

@markthomasson5077 Жыл бұрын

@@FilmMyRun . Hmm, probably not you, it is the same on other channels, but not all.

@colinanderson4979 Жыл бұрын

Glencoe skyline is gnarlier, but having done both routes several times the BNU cutoffs are even more severe/stringent than the Skyline, as many will testify. V well done getting it done. I saw you coming over the line just after I finished the Skyline which was great to see. 👏👏👏

@edwardshelley3488 Жыл бұрын

Great to see your determination to get this one done finally paying off! So... See you back again next year? ;)

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

I'm hoping tyo come back up next year but not for Ben Nevis. I'll likely do the Ring of Steall or the 80k. What about you?

@siobhanbrewer56 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always - congratulations. I’m a fan of mudclaws even done LL50 in the lighter versions . Would love to see you do Jura fell race or ennerdale horseshoe. I’m mid pack and the felll racing scene was too competitive but Jura fell race was the pinnacle of my fell running achievements- awesome race

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Hi Siobhan. The Mudclaws were interesting because they were great on the wet grass and mud but I didn't feel I could trust them on the wet rock on the exposed ridges and I was slower over those sections partly because of that. I'll definitely have a look at those races you mentioned. I do love fell racing even though it's not my natural running background. Are you still running?

@willpreston9585 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Stephen. I also finished this year at the third time of asking. Definitely the toughest course I've run. Looking at coming back for the 80k next year - no summits!

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Haha well done Will! I am considering either the 80k or the Ring of Steall

@markthomasson5077 Жыл бұрын

I think the 80k goes up the Ben…also probably a lot of mud

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

@@markthomasson5077 it goes a little way up but not to the summit by the looks of the map.

@markthomasson5077 Жыл бұрын

Correct, I had not zoomed in, it goes to the CIC hut.

@debasishsen9397 Жыл бұрын

sub-12 hrs is definitely possible. keep pushing. all the best 👍🙏

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

I really think it is, but it may have to wait for a few years now!!

@paulhoulden Жыл бұрын

Ive only done 1 50k, the UTS50 so thats my toughest so far!

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

The UTS50 is right up there with the toughest 50k races in the UK. Definitely well done for finishing that one. What do you have planned next?

@wemorgan Жыл бұрын

I aspire to be a sub 3hr "mid pack runner"

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Haha, well yes. But I can only do a sub three marathon at the absolute top end of my fitness. I've only managed it once. I do genuinely consider myself a mid pack runner. And most of my race results would put me there.

@expatadventureturkey9324 Жыл бұрын

How would this compare to the TDS, although the distance is quite different how is the pain cave threshold? Thanks love the video and your content…have a great weekend.

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

In terms of terrain it's similar in some respects and very different in others. You won't get any deep bogs on TDS, but the technical climbing and steep ascents are similar. With Ben Nevis you have to go as fast as you can for 12 hours and it's over pretty quickly. TDS is a much slower, long hike. So the pain is a different kind of pain. TDS is much more of a mental battle to keep moving forward. Ben Nevis is more a physical battle against the course.

@expatadventureturkey9324 Жыл бұрын

@@FilmMyRun Thanks for the response, that is a great way of describing shorter stronger efforts in comparison to long slow tough exertions. Thanks again have a great weekend…

@Funny75029 Жыл бұрын

How did the mudclaws hold up ?

@FilmMyRun Жыл бұрын

Well they did a great job in the mud!! But they weren't so good on the rock. I'm not a fan of the minimal cushioning either so I'll only be wearing these in the specific conditions they are suited for.