Black & Whyte - A Norseman Story (Award winning Documentary )
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- Winner of Best Documentary Feature in the Oniros Film Awards- New York
Official Selection - London Lift Off Film Festival
Official Selection - Rome Independent Prisma Awards
Finalist - Best Soundtrack - Oniros Film Awards - New York
The Norseman has been dubbed 'The Toughest Triathlon on the Planet'.
In Norway each year, some of the best triathletes in the world compete to try and win the coveted,
'Norseman Black' shirt.
In 2019, Olympian, endurance expert and five times Iron Man, Professor Greg Whyte decided that he would attempt to add this hard won prize to his already incredible list of achievements.
At 52 years of age though, he would be one of the most senior competitors ever to enter this most punishing of of races.
The film follows Greg over an 8 month period, as he prepares for the race, conditioning both body and mind but also dealing with the types of injuries that a lifetime in sport, and age, inevitably presents.
'Black & Whyte' provides a unique training blueprint for any athlete looking to push themselves further and harder.
Perhaps most importantly though, this is a film that shows that with the right preparation and mental resilience, age is nothing more than a number.
For more information, check out: www.thewhyteanswer.com - Sport
I’ve watched this documentary twice now and I really think that I have learned something. Next time that I do some extreme event (soon, for sure) I will focus upon positive words and dismiss any anxiety as soon as the thought even occurs. Every time you think ‘brutal’ change it to ‘beautiful’. Physical suffering feeds negative thoughts which can only hurt us. Kill those thoughts, forget the black shirt and enjoy the moment. Do this Greg and I do believe you will still be able to complete the Norseman when you’re 70.
I love that... brutal to beautiful!!!! Thanks so much!!! Yes it's quite a lesson that one, isn't it??? I learned this literally when another runner had slipped in beside me as I was passing him and we were encouraging ourselves and each other for a while as he kept at my pace! But when he started complaining it was hard, too hard, I noticed how it started to get so much harder for me too, like an added weight!! I didn't have the experience to help him nor myself with positive thoughts, so I just put my head down and fortunately left him behind almost immediately. What a lesson it was!!! To remember to do that in the moment when you can't even control your brain any more... well, that's another thing!😂 Training I guess!!!! Thanks Patrick!!
Well done on finishing an Ironman and still being married :)
That was the real challenge! ;)
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hahaha! My husbands side chick is a Trek.
If a marriage is not strong enough for one part to do an iron man it probably wasn’t meant to be.
Well, If i remember correctly she said stuff like - "hope it's over soon" and so on. The first reaction was nothing like "i am proud of having and incredible fit, driven and strong man, so him training to reach that is fine with me" or sth like that.
Women always want the rich Chad, but not what it takes to get there 🙄
Greg- Thank you for a fabulous honest account of all you have endured pre /during & after the event. Well Done Buddy amazing job spot on. All or nothing atall!!
Best documentary of its kind I have seen. What an incredible achievement. Well done Greg and team and thank you for taking us with you on such a journey.
Utterly amazing, thanks for documenting and sharing!
its a good beer when its described as "an angel crying on your tongue"
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This is such a fantastic priduction. Thank you so much!
I loved every minute of this video. So good!
So emotional to watch and amazingly inspirational. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Congrats and thanks a lot for sharing!
Thank you Fabian
Thoroughly enjoyable documentary….what an awesome achievement - well done Greg!!!
Great performance, great documentary and great inspiration. This made my day, and I will carry your accievement with me for a long time.
Thank you Mathias
A wonderful, inspirational experience. Thanks so much for sharing it.
Thank you.
Loved this Greg well done, just awesome!
What a great video! Huge well done!
Absolutely inspiring. Great video!!
Thank you Grant
What an incredible story and achievement, well done Greg! Also, this documentary is absolutely phenomenal!
Fabulous, inspiring and moved by this wonderful achievement.
Due to health and safety regulations, linked to the very fast (speeds in excess of 60 km/h), technical, narrow descents and flat sections of the bike course, we were unable to film descents and flat sections of the course. To that end, whilst the importance of wind tunnel testing and aerodynamics appears somewhat incongruous in the film given the focus on the up-hill section of the course, there was significant value in exploring marginal gains for the extensive periods of descent and flat (hours in duration) on the course.
Lovely to meet you on the boat Greg. Brings back a few memories. Hot day mainly and how much I wasn’t prepared for it but, as you said here, strong mind gets you there. Congratulations on finishing a real tough event. Have a look at Patagonman, you’d love it.
Waiting on the boat is one of the most iconic periods of the race. Remember, the cold spray and the jump-off! Patagonman looks amazing.
Amazing and so inspirational! Well done Greg.
Thank you Steve
I can relate to that silly ‘what’s next?’ question 😂 Thanks for this v inspirational video. Great storytelling! Now let’s go invest in the happiness bank :)
Thanks Hamadel. There's no doubt that success is won in training.
Very inspirational! Doing my first ever triathlon this year in Bolton and this has helped with my prep. Many thanks
Thank you Simon. Good luck in Bolton.
Loved it! You’re an awesome athlete and filmmaker! Well done!
Thank you Tom. Credit must go to the amazing team - Director of Photography - Ben Hull; First Camera (and Drone specialist) - Matt Littler; Second Camera (Driver) - Andy Digweed; and Support - Richard Ball.
Teamwork makes the Dreamwork
Congratulations for your impressive accomplishment and congratulations also to your crew and family. Also, an excellent documentary because of your precise, honest, clear, enthusiastic narration and the awesome videography and editing. Thank you! I like the image of the happiness bank and will use that in my race training.
Thank You Natasha. The team were instrumental in success, and the Happy Bank has worked for me on so many ultra-challenges. Success is created in training.
Great video Greg, well done for the race.
Thanks Ian, I trust all is well.
Well done, Greg ! Thank you for letting me ( 330 ) and my support team be a part of this excelent Norseman movie. ( 39:15 ) Im so happy you got your well deserved black t-shirt !!!!
Thanks Are. I'm delighted you and your support team were featured, we couldn't do it without our support teams.
SO Awesome ! Great work!
Thank you Mark
Love this video
Thank you
Man, this is so....breathtaking! Awesome. Greetings from 🇩🇪
Thank you. The Norseman will certainly take your breath away (particularly up the mountains!)
WOW! What an amazing documentary. What a brutal race it is indeed. The happy bank mentality...will always be in my mind from now on. Couldn't help getting emotional at the end. Cheers.
Thank you Miguel. The Happy Bank has helped me through so many ultra-challenges.
Success is created in Training.
Brilliant, loved everything about this film, so inspirational and a quite amazing achievement.
Thank you Richard
This was so awesome to watch. I’m an educator too. Thank you for the inspiration. I’m currently training for the Ironman 70.3. I’ll keep you in mind when I’m racing.
Amazing video!!! Love it 🤩
Thank you.
This is brilliant!
Thank you Sebastian
Thank you for this awesome documentary. As a 2016 black t-shirt finisher in what was my first ever triathlon, I could relate to almost every part of your story. This brought back fond memories. I've since partaken in more long-distance triathlons (I can't recommend the Swissman enough!), but none of those felt as adventurous as this first experience in Norway.
Thank you. Swissman looks amazing, don't tell my wife!
Thank you for this great piece of motivation an insight - i'll keep on training and taking part in the draws ;-)
Thank Johann. Keep trying, your place will come; it is definitely worth the wait.
Love it, congratulations
Thank you Tony
Doing it for the "old guys." Inspirational Greg.
Thanks Raul. Age is just a number!
Hey Greg great achievement and super documentary, it’s without doubt a tough day out but as you say ‘Nothing good comes easy’ Adam
Thank you Julie
So inspirational!!!
Thank you Ghanesh
Thanks for this, brilliant piece. Watched this at 6am this morning on the treadmill with the snow belting off the windows. Being of a similar vintage and having not raced an IM since July 19 due to the pandemic I was struggling for motivation but this could be my go to for the next few sessions. Chapeau!
Get out in the snow! I'm 65 training for a 50k ULTRA.
That 50k sounds handy, I've a 4k swim and a 180k cycle to do as a warm up first before hand.🤣
Thank you Kieran. I am delighted you enjoyed watching whilst running. Competition will return, maintaining conditioning during these difficult times will deliver you to the next start line ready to race.
Wow buddy just wow, I love this it’s what makes me put my trainers on when it’s pissing it down and freezing out, I tell my self it’s just water and I’ll be warm in 2 miles. What an inspiration great job 💪💪💪💪
Thank you
“So what’s next? “
Every endurance athlete can relate- going from - “I’m never doing this again” to “what’s next”👏🏾👏🏾
Great story Greg! As an endurance athlete years ago, you make me want to get back at it.
Thank you Mark.
Go for it, it's never to late; age is just a number!
Great documentary Greg - and u have described it very good. It is a day to remember whatever emotions while doing it. i have done it 9 times - and still i feel the feelings i have had during those 9 times. Just watching this film takes me back there instantly :) . I hope u find a new project - especially during these times we have all over the world .
9 times Tim; you are a legend. I am looking forward to the next challenge.
@@ProfessorGregWhyte , challenges are the best way of living. So keep it up Greg😁
Truly inspiring
Congratulations, you are a huge inspiration for many people.
Thank you Jarek
Really impressive! Well done
Thank you
Greg, great result and fantastic documentary. I think a lot of athletes could gain from your experiences. Well done - an inspiration for my up coming Roth race. Unfortunately not a competer - just a completer. But for me it's not the race but the journey to the finish line that pushes me. Again congrats and look forward to the next event
Thank you John. Good luck in Roth; to complete is to win. Keep up the training. Remember, success is won in training.
I’m not crying! You are 😢
You know you are an athlete when you can watch this film and think "I want to do that" all for the black t shirt. :-)
Go for it Christine. The Norseman is a real adventure with some breath taking scenery (if you have got the energy to look!
Fantastic chap, well done
Thank you
I've watched this documentary yesterday while preparing for my first ironman 70.3... It's incredibly motivating... Also being a junior researcher, I'm inspired by how Prof. Whyte has dedicated his life to endurance sports and I would like to do the same !
Thank you Jalal. Good luck with preparation for the 70.3, and you research career.
great film, you're fantastic, Greg! So inspiring! Greetings from 🇭🇺
Thank you Istvan. I can't wait to get back to Hungary.
Great content.
thank you
Thanks ... congrats and respect.
Thank you Richard
@@ProfessorGregWhyte the Norseman is my favorite event... I don't know why ... As I don't like cold weather, cold water but it's like this. First thinking in doing a "normal" 140.3 someday ... Already done marathon and 70.3 ... And I need to know if I can with the big one. But I might do it here in my little colombian village ... Alone, just by myself ... There are not 140.3 here in Colombia, so going abroad is too expensive and with the Covid-19, almost impossible. So when I decide that I will do it ... I will design the course here and do it alone. But it requires at least 1 year of preparation for me ... So, still looking at personal work situation to see when I have 1 year to be able to prepare it. Still young ... 52, so it's ok. Thanks for your answer and sharing your experience, I helps a lot
what an inspiration! Congrats!!!
Thank you Ricardo
You are a total legend
Thank you Kate
Amazing, Greg. Truly inspirational. I know someone who has done the Norseman in the past (he's got the tattoo on his ankle - did you get that?!) and I never truly got how brutal this challenge was. Great film and awesome achievement. I was knocked off my bike in a hit and run last summer and fractured my elbow. I'll never be able to fully straighten my arm again as it's held together with plates and screws and I have not yet been out on the road but this film has given me renewed energy & focus. Thank you 🙏
Thank you Guy. No tattoo yet, due to lockdown! but, I am very tempted to get inked.
Great watch. I did Ironman UK at age 51 (as a swimmer on a bike) but Norseman is another level. Well done on the black T-shirt.
Thanks Amanda. Ironman UK in Bolton has got some serious hills on it too, well done on your success.
what an inspiration! Well done Greg
Thank you Ricardo
Absolutely fantastic video Greg.
“... weeing on his shoes while he was applying anti-chafe cream and pushing food into my mouth ... the glamour of ultra-endurance!” - living the dream 🤣🤣
Thanks Ken. Living the dream indeed!
well done greg!! i will add this to my list of future achievements to aim for im no where near fit enough yet but i will get there :)
Thank you. The Norseman is a fabulous event, definitely one for the list
“Mindset is everything” and she is NOTHING! I believe it! I loved the video!
Outstanding brother!
Thank you Caesar
Hi, I watched your video whilst on the treadmill training for my IM Bolton in July, it was truly inspiring, I am of similar age to you and believe you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it. Your motto is spot on!!
Thank you Darren. Good luck in Bolton, it is a great race, with a fabulous crowd. The bike is lumpy!
Outstanding documentary. I watched it during my lunch break eating a cheese sandwich with a packet of crisps!!! Feeing guilty now! Your mental strength is phenomenal. Truly inspiring. I promise to never moan at another hill on my Orro ever again!
Thank Jon. Interestingly, a cheese sandwich (often with Picallili!) is my favourite snack during a long bike!
Superb! Congratulations!
Thank you Rando
Again I learned something new: You can withdraw happiness from your brain if you deposited enough through training. Thats a rather enriching way of looking at hardships and I will keep this in mind for when I need it :) thanks again for the inspiration Mr. Superprofessor :)
Well done Greg!
Just watched this having got a White T-shirt this year, brought it all flooding back. Wow we had the polar opposite weather this yr, driving rain and -2degree temps at the top of the first climb!
You’ve only gone and made me want to go back for Black! 😉
Great video!! I also raced Norseman in 2019, and it was so great to watch this and look back on an epic day! Big congratulations on your well earned black t-shirt :) Oh, yeah....the what´s next part... I think we are wired a little bit different than most people, because I know that feeling all to well myself, haha.
Thank you Sissel, congratulations on your success. It's Patagonman next for me! We must be wired different!
Not only an impressive feat, but a solid narrative!!
A truly inspiring film. What an achievement - well done 👍👍
Thank you Rich
Great film and an even better achievement!
Thank you
Nice one Greg !!
Thanks Neil
Wonderful documentary - as a guy in his mid50s into extreme triathlons, with achilles and knee issues, loads resonated. As you say you can do these things when you are older- I am hoping to carry on for a while yet - if you put in consistent training (doesn't have to be that intense) and mentally prepare yourself to not go too fast at any stage and just keep going when it gets tough. as for what next - there are some great extreme triathlons in the UK e.g. triathlon X, Celtman, Brutal or Jurassicman - as well as some fabulous excuses for wonderful holidays overseas (e.g. Patagonman, Swissman, Austria, Himalxtri) - just hope they can take place again soon. p.s. When I did the Norseman it was very cold (there was still some snow at sea level) and then super hot on the run - heat nearly did for me too!
Thank you Nick. I am hopefully for a return to challenges this year, I have missed it!
Pure AWESOMENESS!
Thank You.
Respect for finishing Norseman
This guy has trained a lot of celebrities in the past, helping them to achieve their goals while they were raising a lot of money for charity... chapeau!
This time he has decided to have a deserved "fun" by himself.
I must say the professionality of his supporters has been pretty much like the one he has provided to the celebrities in the past years... chapeau 2! :-)
Considering he has finished this nice documentary saying: "What next?", I would suggest to try to do this brutal race again, taking it easy during the leg swim, in order to come out of the water in better physical conditions (aka no cramps). Possibly, this thing could affect positively the bike leg, making it a tiny bit easier (at least during the first climb 0-55K). My 2 pennies' worth. :-)
Thank you. There is no doubt about the team, they were amazing.
Teamwork makes the Dreamwork
Ive not done the Norseman but have done a number of IM and yes, Greg, I know that nagging feeling at the end. It’s relentless and hasn’t left me. Not yet anyway!
Let's hope it never leaves us Michael; it's the challenge that keeps us going!
“You ask me why am doing this… family is at the centre of it. I want to be a positive role model for my children.” 12:35
While I enjoyed this video, for me this part struck a false note. It’s the biggest issue I have with triathlon. I think that triathlon is actually quite a selfish pursuit. I have a family myself, and all the many many hours I spend training, I could instead spend with my children. I think triathletes do it first and foremost for themselves. I think that it’s wrong to try and pretend that we do it for our kids.
Greg, and the rest of you triathletes out there who are parents, I would like to hear your thoughts.
First and foremost, be honest with yourself, and then with others. You are absolutely right, every time that I do an event, my family suffers. You noticed what I also noticed, not only that, how many of these people really enjoy the ‘doing’ ?
CT by cub
I was there in 2019 as photographer, incredible experience!
Such a stunning location for photography.
@@ProfessorGregWhyte Yes!
mans is built like a gd machine. multi-disciplinary champion in several sports? an athlete upon athlete. made to compete. wow.
Incredible achievement, congratulations, sheer determination and true grit. But bugger me you had to walk back down the mountain after all of that. 😂. Truly impressive. 👍👍👍👍
Thank you Keith. You are bang on, the walk back down the mountain after the race was probably the low point!
Congratulations Greg. Really good inspiration and motivation to get my arse off the sofa. How’s about 3 peaks cyclo cross as a next challenge?
Thank you Paul. Along with Greg James, we did the 3 peaks cycling between them during the last 'Beast of the East' (unfortunately, we were unable to climb New Nevis due to avalanche risk!), I would definitely like to revisit the 3 peaks, cycle cross sounds brutal fun!
Amazing watch. Not surprised the marathon was a struggle though wearing those heavy trail running shoes for road running.
Thanks. Running shoe was a real dilemma with such varying terrain, mine looked heavier than they were, and worked out well, particularly for the downhill return home! ;)
Very inspiring indeed 🇵🇭
Thank you Volks.
would welcome a detailed video on your nutrition strategy...and any views on keto nutrition stratergy
Phenomenal, fair play Greg
Thank you David.
Amazing accomplishment.
Thank you Wali
Great documentary and well done Greg! I heard my wife speaking through yours 😝 having also 3 kids I do get push back for my first 70.3 IM... to your question what’s next: Patagonman! If you loved Norway, you will be completely thrilled by southern Chile. Think about it! Cheers mate
Thank you Diego. Patagonman looks magnificent, don't tell my wife!
I won‘t her but tell me if you plan to go 😉
🥴👊very impressive sir 🎩
Great video, and only losing 25 places on the run leg is incredible considering the battle you went through (you were 105 at end of T2). Congrats on the black t-shirt, 100% deserved especially as you overtook 4 people on that climb!!!
A few thoughts if i may...
Running with road shoes / cleats is the worse thing you can do as it stop your natural foot roll and puts a lot of strain on your achilles / calf area.
One compromise is to use MTB shoes (not the new ones, those we had 10 years ago) as they are better for foot roll, and if you transistion is on grass, it is really compliant and saved me a lot of muscles pain.
Did your team look into cassette / crank ring gear ratio considering this is essentially a mountain ride? (13-34 cassette with 44-32 chain ring or even 40-30 and as light as possible too: SRAM red is super light and shimano compatible, in worst case a 42-32-22t triple chain ring could also have been an ultra safe option)
You seem to be grinding a lot, hence the pain. A lot of people who are passing you have a higher cadence, and it seems smaller chainrings relative to yours?
I am sure you are aware that Chris Froom is a hardcore spinner, with very high cadence, big cassette and small chain rings, and he won a few tour de France with that setup. Spin to win is nowadays a stable of high level biking, even in triahtlon.
High spinning cadence also helps with muscle fatigue, alleviating / slowing down lactic acid release and crucially a 90-95 cadence on a bike is excellent to stop that jelly leg feeling when starting to run.
Being aero is cool but in the mountains, spin to win is king. Also, not sure a full aero helmet in a hot day on the mountain is a great choice for heat dissipation and fighting hyperthermia, did you have a non aero backup helmet?
Why not change from tri-suit to a pair of short /running vest combo (ok, 1min lost maybe)? how much of an advantage is a soaked tri-suit when running a hilly route?
You could also make the argument, that in the case of a typical norseman weather, a set of fresh, dry running clothes would be welcome and bring a bit of heat to your body.
Greg your an inspiration, you've made your kids and parents proud! I've got the Norsefever! Someday I will have a stab at black! I need to get up earlier! I've got my 2nd baby due next week so maybe a couple of years away but your journey and inspiration is EPIC!
Thanks Scott. Good luck with the new arrival. The Norseman is a truly amazing event, go for it
Wow,some effort,top bloke
Thank you Sean, very kind.
Congratulations on your achievement. I take issue with your rationalisation that you are doing it for your family. As a lesser endurance athlete (4 x20km ocean swims, 2 Ironman 70.3 finishes) who knows a lot of endurance athletes - elite and ordinary - I think that you complete endurance challenges for the personal satisfaction of proving to your self you can achieve. My family has sacrificed a lot to indulge my passion and I recognise that I am selfish in the pursuit of my personal goals. I do worry about the time I am away from my wife and kids as these are precious hours I can't get back. I recognise everyone is different and am not judging others who have a different perspective.
Thank you David. We all have our own opinions on why we do it, that's what makes it such a personal journey.
Interestingly, I read not long ago how sports psychologists use a technique to dig deeply into an athletes deepest unconscious motivations, and they have found that "doing it for your family/loved ones" is by far the most powerful and deepest underlying motivation of the vast majority of athletes at every level. There is some very interesting research on the improvement in endurance when athletes learn to tap into that. Of course, motivation is certainly individual and the key is finding your own true deepest often unconscious motivation to tap into and think of in the most difficult moments!
@@bev9708 Thankyou for your thoughtful reply - best wishes with your sporting goals
@@davidtydeman1434 THANKS David!! You too, all the best and ENJOY!!!!🙋🏻♀
I'm not in your league. Just endurance cycling....I know what you mean about guilt for takeing family time and using it for personal training....its a conflict I never resolved....as we only pass this way once its hard to pass up on chance to engage our personal passion...
Awesome documentary. Would love to do that tri!
Thank you Rich. The Norseman is definitely one for the triathlon bucket list.
@@ProfessorGregWhyte it's on the list! I'm a bit too 'short course' to take it on just yet. My main sport has always been swimming, with very little competitive experience past 400m! Just the odd 1500m during tri's - which I always did far too fast! I'm a decent cyclist, but a woeful runner. A long cold swim after a 5m jump is my idea of heaven. A marathon up a stunning mountain both fills me with dread and a longing to conquer it! One day! Fantastic insight into what it takes to complete this awesome adventure/challenge
Fantastic achievement and a brilliant watch 👍!! Have you decided what is next?
Thank you Ryan. I am awaiting on the outcome of a ballot place for another ultra, and planning for an ultra swim challenge (restrictions permitting!). Lots of hard work to come!
Great documentary! What next?...have a look at Triathlon X (full distance one). The bike course is definitely tougher, was voted in 220 Mag as toughest Tri and few years ago.
Thank you. I'll take a look at Tri X, don't tell my wife!