Welsh3000s - Colin Donnellys World Record

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9 жыл бұрын

This is a copy of the official video of Colin Donnelly's phenomenal world record run on the Welsh3000s in 1985 to take the world record from Joss Naylor. This record, in an amazing truly unbelievable time of 4hrs 19 mins still stands today, 30 years later.
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@elis9387 3 жыл бұрын

The speed down the scree on grib goch was insane

@alihire Жыл бұрын

I know the record has recently been beaten, but this remains one of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen

@summiteater 2 жыл бұрын

That speed over Crib Goch is incredible, this record may never be broken. This should get more attention, over 30 years old now and progress in shoes, nutrition ect and it still stands. Well done!!

@nicholasjohns5064 Жыл бұрын

It was broken in 2019 by a fellow Scotsman - Finlay Wild - 4:10:48! Ridiculously quick.

@summiteater Жыл бұрын

@@nicholasjohns5064 thanks. I didnt know this. I follow Finlay on strava after his Paddy Buckley record. Super quick!!

@PolkiSaMalutkie 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for uploading. A simply outstanding achievement. Hats off to you, Colin Donnelly, quietly spoken conqueror of the Welsh mountains.

@VEE3RDEYE 2 жыл бұрын

The hellicopter shots really put into perspective how challenging and steep this race is

@peterlewis3540 8 жыл бұрын

Quite amazing, apart from the supreme fitness and dedication to keep running over often very difficult terrain, especially Crib Goch and the Glyders. The record set in June 1985, still stands, and knocking 20minutes of the great Joss Naylors time of 4-29 just shows how magnificent Colins record is. Even nearly thirty years on, there are only a hand full of highly talented fell runners able to seriously challenge the record. 4-19 for 27 of the hardest miles anywhere outside Scotland.

@PolkiSaMalutkie 8 жыл бұрын

+Peter Lewis Outside Scotland? Surely that's overstating things? In Scotland, there aren't even altitude issues to worry about, since all the hills are too small.

@peterlewis3540 8 жыл бұрын

+Polki Sa Zawsze Kieszonkowsze If your familiar with the terrain on Northern Snowdonia, much of it is on grass, and a lot more is difficult rock. This record was set in June 1985, and Colin smashed Joss Naylors record by over twenty minutes. The record will soon be over thirty years old, and nobody has been able to challenge the time of 4hrs 19. One amazing record, that some day will be beaten, but thirty years is a long time in fell running.

@timlewis2622 6 жыл бұрын

This was in 1988 wasn't it? www.muskettmountaineering.co.uk/writing/colin-donnelly-interview/

@timlewis7859 Жыл бұрын

Welsh 3000s race route is roughly 22 miles

@justinmcdermott8003 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic effort took couple of friends and I 18 and a half hour to walk it

@gabornemeth7064 7 жыл бұрын

absolutely incredible performance! Respect! Thx for the upload!

@thomassauka 5 жыл бұрын

This is an incredible moment captured on video, Bravo

@jr-vn9vq 6 жыл бұрын

Just awe inspiring running

@aidyflint5570 Жыл бұрын

Took me 20 hours over a weekend, that’s madness haha

@LordHeath1972 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Phenomenal!

@justwannachatshit 2 жыл бұрын

what an absolute don

@tomoliver3861 4 ай бұрын

Incredible achievement, dudes got a serious set of wheels

@arrrtisdave 2 жыл бұрын

3:00 "Try this yourself one day. You will realise how hard and dangerous it is" Yeah nah I'm good thanks, I believe you. I think I'd die

@tonycull3747 4 жыл бұрын

The word "Awesome" could have been invented for this. I've done everyone of those mountains (walking, scrambling and crawling) and that was just amazing. The record was beaten this year(2019) so it lasted 30 years plus.

@khimmagardubai2804 3 жыл бұрын

Wow nice 👍👍👍

@tjsterriker 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Anyone know what the accompanying tunes are?

@randothol9003 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet baby Jesus. Good work

@stevegoody3744 10 ай бұрын

Incredible

@demonhalo67 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know the names of the tracks? Thx.

@colinstewart1432 Жыл бұрын

Does this route have a name? I'd really appreciate knowing the name. The speed and focus required for terrain this technically demanding is breathtaking. The fitness required is mind blowing.

@user-qk8er9jq4u 5 ай бұрын

There is actually a longer route which takes in other tops in the area which makes it a round.. look it up and remember that many of the top fell runners are women

@RichardMathews-gv7lb Ай бұрын

Welsh 3000s

@FuriousBOIAngel 3 жыл бұрын

I can feel the pain in his breathing

@chrishomer 3 жыл бұрын

KUDOS! Not much more I can say.

@JayChambers83 2 жыл бұрын

Took me 17 hrs 😅😅

@tonyubr Жыл бұрын

Incredible is the only word

@bigbadboz1 2 жыл бұрын

He says something like "coming down the west face of tryfan is steep so I had to be very careful" if you look at the time splits he went from Adam and eve to the road in 13 minutes........ 🤣🤣🤣 wow. That's quick

@FuknNoName 17 сағат бұрын

So so quick. have a look at this bonkers fell face called Tryfan Downhill Dash. It’s a summit to road race and those guys do it in 4-6mins. How, I don’t know!

@beckybarnes4651 6 жыл бұрын

What an incredible waste of energy, totally missing out on the beauty of the mountains for the sake of competitiveness!! Take a break, eat some food, and marvel at the scenery, a much better way of doing it!!

@nixonjoe 5 жыл бұрын

Yea bloody hell Colin , get yourself sat down and have a kit kat and stop messing about !

@danielbibbymusic 5 жыл бұрын

Get yourself a 12" dark destroyer, love.

@heatherrhiantait9248 5 жыл бұрын

You have got to be joking Becky, this was an outstanding achievement. Phenomenal.

@gazclarke3618 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, can't all the different groups that wander the mountains all just get along? As long as your not inconveniencing anyone else or damaging the terrain does it really matter if you're walking, running or climbing? It's not like he was running with his eyes closed now is it, not to mention he probably ran or walked the sections of the route a hundred times before he tried this.

@michaelmcginley7930 4 жыл бұрын

Becky why don't you take up running it will stop you being a cynic