Racing the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc

Racing the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc - UTMB 2022

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Жыл бұрын

UTMB is considered the super bowl of trail running, and with over 10,000 metres of elevation gain, it's widely considered to also be one of the most difficult races in the world. This year, Audrée and I would both have the chance to toe the starting line, and this film will show you both of our perspectives with an intimate look at this incredible event.
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@JeffPelletier Жыл бұрын

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@eddog6666 Жыл бұрын

Did you know that Audrey arrived at Saint grieves just as you left? 4 minutes is not that big of a gap in trail running is it?

@teresitacastro9930 11 ай бұрын

@@eddog6666 é

@JensEser 10 ай бұрын

@JeffPelletier Awesome video! - Do you mind if I ask what app/software you used for the 3D route animation in the mountains? (1:13:27)

@msenior687 Жыл бұрын

Audree has the best quote " Just a bunch of strangers suffering together in silence in a stunning place."

@sctsou1558 Жыл бұрын

It's inspirational. (No sarcasm)

@blagblag1498 Жыл бұрын

Audree is awesome ❤

@belle.b.mikaelson 11 ай бұрын

Who said that " Was it Scott Jurek?

@Aliengoggins 5 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing 😂

@_Mountain_Dave 3 ай бұрын

So funny, i think as the race gets on it gets quieter for sure as you enter your own world of suffering! Very late to reply as just watched this back but Audree congrat's on the top 50, stellar achievement, but more so for finishing in the top 1/3 of the field given that over 90% of entries are male at UTMB, 2022 being no exception. People watching this might not realise this factor. Great effort all round hope you guys stay injury free. All the best from UK and Chamonix.

@eugenemorrison2720 Жыл бұрын

"What's your goal?" --- "I just want to finish and have fun" Amen.

@Juv787 Жыл бұрын

This is by far the best KZfaq video made on UTMB in recent years, thank you Jeff, from all of us

@JeffPelletier Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the support! 🙏

@StreamHottieSuperSimp Жыл бұрын

Agree :)

@roygelvan1876 Жыл бұрын

נודר

@mobaumeister2732 Жыл бұрын

I’m in awe of you and everyone else taking part in this. Not sure why this popped up in my feed, but I’m sure glad it did and I ended up fixed to my screen till the end. Bravo Jeff and Audrey! 🎉

@justthinking2241 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@kellybaker6353 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you both for carrying extra gear just for sharing this experience with the rest of us! So very glad you released it as one video, as it gives a great feel for what an ultra like UTMB is actually like.

@sarahevans5241 Жыл бұрын

Tt8z639849.j0qt your y 56

@sarahevans5241 Жыл бұрын

@pekb1 Жыл бұрын

Audrée at the start, just feeling the emotion through the screen ☺🥰

@edroma5789 Жыл бұрын

worried about her all the time🙏 ... by far the best movie

@BarrabasFede Жыл бұрын

"with the right mix of endorphins in your brain, sugar in your bloodstream, and sometimes a little caffeine, you find yourself in a float state where time both speeds up and slows down"... 👏👏👏👏 what a beautiful way of describing those feel good moments in an ultra

@1519Spring Жыл бұрын

*"flow state" -- Named by the psychologist Mihály Csíkszentmihályi in 1975, the concept has been widely referred to across a variety of fields (wikipedia)

@evacwerdna Жыл бұрын

I agree, this was beautifully captured in the imagery and music. I could feel it was special before you described it. That moment must have been so magic

@mytioc Ай бұрын

Audree, I feel your emotion at that start line. I’m 55yrs, male and though I’ve only ran 4 marathons, each one I have shed a tear at the start line. For now all the training is for this start line, all the hard runs, the pain, the blisters, the self doubt, the tiredness & hunger. It’s an emotional time. So for all those runners out there, whether it’s 5km or 200km, well done for getting to that line Ps Jeff, I really really enjoyed this episode. Brilliantly made. Well done.

@LA-mr6jc Жыл бұрын

Audree at 1:14:56 calling herself “lazy” as she completes an ultra up mountains 😂❤

@audreelafreniere2258 11 ай бұрын

Running a hundred miles? - sure. Stopping to put pants on? - hell no. Too much work ;)

@dbk81 Жыл бұрын

Audree, you are amazing. No quit, and the high of realizing you finished top 50, that’s top 50 in the WORLD! That’s insane and so very impressive.

@qcomberette Жыл бұрын

TV quality beats everything I have seen on Netflix, BBC, HBO etc in the last month, I love it. I love Audree description," lots of people suffering together in solitude in a stunning place". Awesome work.

@cosmicpuma Ай бұрын

Watched this a few times, and it never gets boring. Audree at Refuge Bonatti - 92km in, looks better than I do when I'm about to start a 5km 😂😂 massive respect to both of you and all your team. Hugely insightful, inspiring, and humbling. Thank you so much for all you do and share with us. Awesomeness.

@kamila7122 Жыл бұрын

The COWS 😂 When they all started to rush out of the trees, I lost it. Great video, amazing quality, thanks so much to both of you for sharing your experience.

@suzanne1116 Жыл бұрын

This is so much fun to watch. Audree I would be crying with you. I'm sure there will be a few tears even arriving for the fast hike in 2023.

@trailrunningnic Жыл бұрын

Amazing film Jeff and Audrée. The kind of film that gives birth to dreams... Have to say, seeing Audrée tearing up at the start line really got to me.

@alexandrabuhr9550 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Audree, for allowing Jeff to capture your beautiful display of emotions at the starting line. I can't imagine standing there with such a monumental task ahead and not feeling overwhelmed, and massively proud, in some way. It was one of my favourite parts of the entire film. I'm curious what you were feeling in that moment?

@audreelafreniere2258 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alexandra :) it was a mix of nervousness and happiness. it was overwhelming standing there with all the other people who have worked so hard just to get there!

@BDMotorsport 8 ай бұрын

@@audreelafreniere2258this was a beautiful moment. Great documentary you two :)

@quercus21 5 ай бұрын

I choked up watching the start. I always get a bit emotional at the start of my own races. Something about the collective energy and sharing a special effort with people. I’m always blown away by the support along the way too, that catches me off guard sometimes too. I’m aiming for Utmb 2025. Love you guys from 🇬🇧

@margaridabarbosa65 Жыл бұрын

This is better than a movie!!

@markphilpottultra Жыл бұрын

Jeff - "Want to run with me " Man - "I can't " , that there typifies the connection and respect Ultra runners have for each other. Jeff and Audrey, thank you for making the huge effort to document this experience so many of "our" dreams can be extra motivated and the reality of what is ahead remains real. Awesome job by you both. Magnifique.

@tlanthony82 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy the long race videos showing both Jeff and Audree. two different racers. two different experiences. amazing editing making it all make sense and easy to follow.

@ynot6627 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! this is one of the best UTMB coverage I've seen on KZfaq. Thanks

@nicolashabichler7616 Жыл бұрын

As a beginner runner just starting out this inspired me massively. Didn't skip a second of this movie.

@sterlingsimmons8309 Жыл бұрын

I'm not really someone who comments much on KZfaq, but I get the feeling that you are reading them all, so I had to let you know that this was so good. Much more than just entertaining... it was moving and inspiring. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

@audreelafreniere2258 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We do indeed read all the comments 😄

@WarDamnEagle4 4 күн бұрын

Jeff I really like your maps in the videos. Super helpful for context and I appreciate the effort to clue us in on location

@michaelmetternich Жыл бұрын

Dear Audrée, Dear Jeff, Thank you very much for your great documentation. One of the best and realistic documentary about the UTMB I have ever seen. The incredible excitement at the beginning, the euphoria in the first hours, the community of runners, the beauty of nature, the pain of the climbs and descents in the almost endless kilometers, the bliss with the total exhaustion at the finish. All this you let the viewer of your great documentary feel. Many thanks for it. 🙏 With my almost 49 years and only 15 kilometers of running per week, the UTMB stands as an almost unattainable dream goal.

@virginie7314 Жыл бұрын

I rarely comment, but this was so much fun to watch (my treat during finals). I actually met a woman about 7 years ago in Chamonix that was preparing for this race. I was young and it blew my mind that people could run that much! It really inspired me to be more in shape. I now run regularly and I'm planning on training for an ultramarathon in the next year or so! (fellow Canadian from Qc too!)

@Krilin84 10 ай бұрын

What a superb film you've made. So well shot, narrated and paced in the edit! I felt completely engaged through the double stories of you and Audree, the people you met on the way, the interesting and informative anecdotes about the race and the beautiful interludes of the majestic scenery - especially those coupled with soft ambient music, such as the one around 39:00. It almost brought a tear to my eye. It's a great unique format you've managed to create for sharing these kinds of adventures, I think. Well done and thanks so much for sharing!

@TimToben 7 ай бұрын

Agree. As an ultrarunner who started late in life, it felt so honest and authentic. And you both are warriors! Respect!

@seamushand8439 Жыл бұрын

THe perfect quote has to be Audrey's " just a bunch of strangers suffering together in a stunning place". I have walked the TMB twice and am still enchanted by it :) Thank you for taking us along

@theseeker4615 Жыл бұрын

Dear Jeff and Audree.. You are an inspiration and just Awesome.. God bless..

@dbk81 Жыл бұрын

I could write a book of things that I love about this movie, but instead I will just say thank you to you and Audree. 👌🏼

@1519Spring Жыл бұрын

Loved the herd scene. Classic that the local herders wouldn't even know about UTMB, our Superbowl and World Cup.

@markroberts00 Жыл бұрын

“Just a bunch of strangers suffering together in a beautiful place”. That got me… in a good way!

@triskelly6486 Жыл бұрын

What an incredible documentary. The energy and motivation it takes to get the camera out when you are in a dark dark place is amazing. You are both absolute weapons.

@vmayo Жыл бұрын

I really wasn't expecting to watching this all the way through since I have the attention span of a gnat on KZfaq, but I found myself totally engrossed for the full time. Amazingly inspiring and super-human effort from both of you!

@oliveuk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for having us be part of your experience. Well done to both of you!

@taylorross862 Жыл бұрын

The tears at the start ♥️ absolutely beautiful. Thank you guys

@michael7324 Жыл бұрын

You MUST stop to pet the dogs. I think it's a law. Cool to see Billy Yang at the finish. Another great movie maker.

@afewmominutes Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Tonight's watch list: Yellowstone, then Racing the UTMB

@BIIIKES Жыл бұрын

The music playing during the cow scene about 40 minutes in was perfect. haha

@brasher1031 Жыл бұрын

Jeff you produced an awesome documentary!! Bravo much appreciated ! I really enjoyed it. My fav part was watching Audrée face the struggles, doubts and overcome her difficulties to still endure and finish her race with her inner doubts and the course in what I see as a great finishing time ! Bravo Audrée no acting, all real life and awesome to watch you endure !! Ty Jeff for producing such a great documentary . I'm going to do the TMB in Sept (not the race) I hope I can stand up to the challenge like you two did !!

@agamemnonroumeliotis5511 Жыл бұрын

Dear Audree, Dear Jeff, first of all congrats on your accomplishment! It must be a very challenging race!!💪 And then what a film!! No words, all the previous commentators said it all! I fully respect what you are both doing and what you are sharing with us!!! Excellent, always be healthy & with big smiles on your faces even at your most difficult times!🙏

@martineden_goingNowHere Жыл бұрын

An epic report and also the best YT ultra running channel around. So much quality work put into it, thank you Jeff and Audrey! After two months in bed with a broken ankle this is what I needed to see :)

@ThomasLaang Жыл бұрын

Best UTMB movie I've seen. 🙂

@user-ir6xg9om5e 9 ай бұрын

Goose bumps. A true documentary that has everythung. Excitement, joy, challenge, sorrow, suffering, spirit, self-meditation, self-movitation. Absolutely one of the best clip ever in my life and probably in my rest of life. Thanks folks! for such a well-mad journey record

@tylorsoll6033 Жыл бұрын

Aww man, I'm super pumped for the long-form video. Thank you!

@ZirothTech Жыл бұрын

Truely fantastic video, I had been looking forward to this video after loving the fast-packing episode, and it was worth the wait! You have a great talent for bringing the viewer into the race, and it was great to see Audrée throughout the video too. You are a great ambassador for the ultra-running community, and we are lucky to have such high-quality videos available to us! I look forward to the next one. P.S. what flavour was that soup? You two seemed like you couldn't get enough of it 😉

@JeffPelletier Жыл бұрын

It was just chicken broth I think, but to be honest, there wasn’t really many other options. I would have liked to have pasta but I kept missing it and then it wouldn’t be available when I wanted it!

@c.patane7899 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your content, but this was special - I felt like I was there with both of you. It's on my hit list before I turn 60 in 8 yrs. When Audree started tearing up, I did as well. You guys are amazing!

@theoneed2051 Жыл бұрын

It is rare for me to sit and watch 1hr video on KZfaq. This was a delight to watch.

@marie-clauderoy9464 Жыл бұрын

Once again Jeff, amazing quality. I do hope your channel grows because you are so talented. Love that you spoke with Run4Adventure. Audrée ,OMG the emotions, love it. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing adventure with us. Merci Jeff, Merci Audrée!

@riveratley 11 ай бұрын

I just wanted to watch a video about running. But I bumped into this! I really did not expect an INCREDIBLE DOCUMENTARY🎥, perfectly portraying the human existence, the way we can learn to allow pain and let it be and let go from all suffering. 🪷Thank you for doing the work and documenting it! Truly truly inspiring! ✨I might start training for a half marathon! 🪴🐣🏃‍♂️

@BieneTVB Жыл бұрын

Best trailrunning video on KZfaq! Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

@heatherhepplewhite7885 Жыл бұрын

What an incredible running film! How do we nominate this for an award? Love the emotion you captured, those incredible views (so good you fast-packed those night sections so you could see it in daylight), and the highs and lows of running this iconic 100-mile (ish) race! Thank you for being so honest as you shared your raw emotion. The music was perfect, too! Loved seeing Audree’s race experience, too. I also enjoyed seeing other well-known running KZfaqrs featured in your video and learning that you follow them, too! Audree, you are definitely not a slow runner-top 50 females is amazing! You might need to get your own channel, girl. I know someone who can help you with the editing and production. ;)

@teaganzeng606 Жыл бұрын

Watching this is like watching the marathon of life.

@aplacetorambleon Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for taking the time to videotape this adventure!!! the cows were hilarious!!

@ActiveIdeas Жыл бұрын

Bloody awesome film Jeff. Although, now I have some serious UTMB FOMO 😉🌟

@brenth24 Жыл бұрын

I loved the music. Really made me feel the emotions.

@TheRaptman 24 күн бұрын

Your story telling ability is really incredible. Beautiful film.

@JAViewer Жыл бұрын

The soundtrack of this video is unlike anything I’ve seen so far! That’s unique for a sports video and soooo great!

@NicolasMeunier Жыл бұрын

Just incredible! Congrats to both of you. I loved to have you two commenting the race.

@joeyhuer01 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Jeff. I'm not sure if i have said it before, but one thing i like is your voice and the way you talk. It's like you are telling a story. The quality and the views are amazing. Thank you!

@JeffPelletier Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph! That’s very kind.

@dennishill4575 Жыл бұрын

Why can't I like this twice?

@brandielewis6599 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! What an accomplishment for both you and Audree. I had been eagerly anticipating this video and it did not disappoint, it was an inspiration from beginning to end and you beautifully captured all the feelings. Congratulations!!

@mataodelrunning 8 ай бұрын

Qué GRAN VÍDEO y muchas gracias por contar conmigo. Cada uno tendrá sus motivos pero lo que es incuestionable que hemos tomado la mejor decisión de nuestras vidas.

@hfss69 Жыл бұрын

It is, by far, the best video about UTMB. This way we can have the perception of the course, through the eyes of a man and also a woman. I'll save it in my "favorites" to remember, over and over, later. Thank you and congratulations to both.

@Mauredo Жыл бұрын

I didn't know the channel, but so happy this ended up in my recommendations. This insane documentary (which is the proper word for this fantastic 90m video) is so well done. Congratulations! It kept me grounded from the first second till the last moment, and I was very emotional in two moments: when you start and Audrée emotions + both moments when you both end the race. You got a new sub here. Congrats, and very well done again!

@lassehansen5399 Жыл бұрын

no idea how you even managed to walk after that. Huge respect

@craigscott5805 10 ай бұрын

One of my favourite quotes is from Audree at 37:40 " cake... Breakfast of champions" 🤣

@yujingz 27 күн бұрын

Great great production probably the best UTBM film ive ever seen

@RealGood10 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic film Jeff and Audree! Entertaining and inspirational, perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon 👍

@davidnieman6223 Жыл бұрын

I can't remember the last time I enjoyed watching a video this much. Great job guy's 👏🏻

@steverichardson1918 Жыл бұрын

Hands down the best UTMB film I've seen, awesome stuff! Well done guys!

@dennisferrell3662 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely one of the top 2 or 3 trail running videos I have ever seen! You two are personable, professional and inspirational. Thank you so much for all your work in this project.

@NomadTerraCrawlers Жыл бұрын

That was awesome to watch Jeff. Thanks for taking us. It felt like we were there. Audree is such a fighter. Congratulations! Good work on this video.

@1987Tilley Жыл бұрын

One of the best trail running videos I've watched for a while. Well done!

@speedymadr6 9 ай бұрын

Our family found this film by accident and we absolutely loved this personal account of your adventure in the UTMB. We spent a summer holiday in Les Contamines and on our last night watched the race come though. I admire everyone that takes place, you are all winners in my eyes. Thank you again for sharing.

@sarahdodd5368 Жыл бұрын

Out of all the films I’ve watched on KZfaq, none manage to capture the spirit of the ultra-running community so perfectly as this! Thank you for your efforts in creating such a breathtaking piece of work! Congrats on both the film and your race!

@adventures_of_a_dale Жыл бұрын

Brilliant as always!! Particularly enjoyed the running with the cows, haha. Well done both of you.

@itsevelinakp Жыл бұрын

The quality and production of this is insane!! Amazing incredible work!!

@pennywayzz Жыл бұрын

Stumbled upon this superb video and now I want to go on a long run! Also, 2 things... 1) The energy from the crowd is amazing, I reckon I'd speed up substantialy as I'm feeding off of it. 2) I would then lose time I gained by also petting all the doggos along the trail...would be worth it though

@antje8303 2 ай бұрын

Wow...running this freaking difficult trail AND doing such a great job filiming...!!!

@briansleepylee Жыл бұрын

I don't know what to say that would be different than what anybody else has said, but it wouldn't be fair to the both of you to not say something as a show of appreciation for the stories you have told and the production value you brought. Gratitude from a fellow Canadian!

@timsalt3681 Жыл бұрын

Epic film making Jeff and Audree. Felt like we were there suffering with you. Amazing!

@KerryWard Жыл бұрын

Great account, Jeff and Audrée. Loved sharing the time with you virtually. I'm in Vancouver in a couple days. Ready for a snow adventure....

@alfiecurnow7429 Жыл бұрын

Best running doc I've seen all year !

@udaymandhata Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Jeff and Audree!! Incredibly satisfying to see all the hours of hard work payoff. And your movie making and editing skills do every bit of justice to the race and to both your efforts. Here’s to many more races and movies.

@DavidJones-xt4bi Жыл бұрын

The best UTMB video on KZfaq by some distance. Thank you to you both (as ever) for such enjoyable content. Excellent finishing times too!

@monduli 6 күн бұрын

What a fantastic film - thank you both so much for putting it out there. Can't wait to watch the other adventures!

@SchneiderTim Жыл бұрын

This video is so great. Best Trailrunning movie ever. I watched it already twice!

@Balintrebeka Жыл бұрын

Amazing video and achievement!! Thank you for sharing! Was really nice to see Audrée's perspective too :).

@spuds1002 Жыл бұрын

Great recap Jeff, thanks for taking the time to film, edit and share 👏👏👏

@michaelmccomb Жыл бұрын

I spoke with you at the aid station at the top of the climb out of Courmeyeur. Thank you for capturing all this. It was great to relive the experience!

@martin29976 Ай бұрын

Superb film. I will watch that race start sequence over and over.

@toxiczombie6319 Жыл бұрын

Finishing my first marathon was such a wave of emotions. Watching this, I could only imagine the overflowing feelings you two must have had finishing this race. I had so much fun watching this film, thank you for making it.

@HarmenHoek Жыл бұрын

Great storytelling! I thought 'oh, I'll just watch the first few minutes before going to bed', but I was hooked till the end. I subbed. Thanks!

@LukasSobik Жыл бұрын

An absolutely awesome masterpiece. To carrying the gear and even talking in your lowest moments into the camera to share the view and your experience is just fantastic. Thank you ❤. Audrée you are my heroine!

@georgeshiakallis541 7 ай бұрын

I have never posted a comment on KZfaq but your video was so inspiring that I don't really have a choice. From a Cypriot man and his Lithuanian girlfriend whose dream is to hike Mont Blanc in June 2024, thank you for the inspiration! Amazing movie

@drdejv007 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. It was wonderful! It was so exciting from the beginning to the end. I was crossing my fingers like I was living it with you. It was so touching...

@paulhoulden Жыл бұрын

Love this you two!! Another great little film + Ive always ran past that spa and thought, I wish I was in there, you've now sold it to me! Congrats from England!

@carlossuzanne9136 Жыл бұрын

Wow fantastic, amazing, thank you very much!!!!!! … Let me tell you, I am Carlos from Barcelona, I saw your MTB training video and I immediately grabbed the idea of doing it walking, with my girlfriend…we already have the tickets for August 2023 and we are reserving shelters. again thank you very much! … many congratulations to you and Audree!

@nihao4587 Жыл бұрын

cannot have enough of this stuff. another piece of wonder, Jeff

@Esther3358 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I loved being part of your adventure and found the whole film inspiring. I’m running a 50km on Sunday, after being injured for most of this year. Watching this, I’m thinking ‘if they can do UTMB, I can do this 50’. Thank you