Exploring the Country of Namibia - RACING NAMIBIA 🇳🇦 EP 1

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  • čas přidán 24. 01. 2022
  • The Namib Desert Race is a 7-day 250km stage race, part of the Racing the Planet 4 Desert Series. Follow along in this 9-part series documenting my entire adventure, before, during, and after the race, in one of the oldest deserts in the world.
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Komentáře • 172

  • @JeffPelletier
    @JeffPelletier  Před 2 lety +3

    Channel Members can learn about my gear for the race in this video: czcams.com/video/Fmy-UNuYHDk/video.html

  • @RyanClaytonFilms
    @RyanClaytonFilms Před 2 lety +95

    Did I just watch a National Geographic special??? Bravo Jeff, seriously outstanding film!! Very excited for this series!! 👏

  • @ExoFish
    @ExoFish Před 2 lety +41

    That was brilliant, feels like it was shot by a full production team. Can not wait to see what the experience will be like swapping our trails for dunes.

  • @RealGood10
    @RealGood10 Před 2 lety +10

    C'mon man, seven days...that's cruel lol

  • @MabasaFinish
    @MabasaFinish Před 2 lety +4

    Today is the day....almost time!!

  • @theroadnottakentravel
    @theroadnottakentravel Před 2 lety +11

    Many have said this but this honestly felt like a national geographic doc! I’m in awe of the scenery, animals, and your amazing storytelling, and the race hasn’t even started yet!

  • @dotorabedouina
    @dotorabedouina Před 2 lety +2

    i love that you give us some historical context

    • @JeffPelletier
      @JeffPelletier  Před 2 lety

      Glad to hear it! I never know how much of that people care for, but the travel is as much part of what appeals to me in these kinds of races.

  • @nicolasmachado447
    @nicolasmachado447 Před 2 lety +14

    Can't wait to watch each episode. Great job Jeff. And thanks for sharing

  • @letoatreides5165
    @letoatreides5165 Před rokem +1

    Love the music for Frankfurt😂😂😂😂

  • @RolfSchaeuble
    @RolfSchaeuble Před 2 lety +3

    The wait for this series was long and hard, but oh so worth it.
    It feels like a professional documentary; the imagery is awesome, and the story telling as well.
    Can't wait for the next episode.

  • @leon-jb3ss
    @leon-jb3ss Před 2 lety +4

    Yes let's go!!!

  • @kofuzi
    @kofuzi Před 2 lety +1

    This is really good

  • @matthewboylan6443
    @matthewboylan6443 Před 2 lety +3

    Loved watching this! I grew up in Namibia and it brings back such wonderful memories seeing it in such a beautiful film. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

  • @teachaman2
    @teachaman2 Před 2 lety +9

    Stellar content, here. No one tells the story of the race like you do. Kudos.

  • @carlosdiasultra
    @carlosdiasultra Před 2 lety +2

    Amanzing images Jef

    • @JeffPelletier
      @JeffPelletier  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey Carlos! Thanks man. Some footage of you coming up in later episodes.

    • @carlosdiasultra
      @carlosdiasultra Před 2 lety

      @@JeffPelletier good tranks Jef 😊🙌🏿🙌🏿🙏🏿

  • @zomartinphotos
    @zomartinphotos Před 2 lety +5

    Your videos just keep getting better and better Jeff, this is fantastic and cannot wait for the rest of the episodes 👏

  • @richardmorschel6266
    @richardmorschel6266 Před 2 lety +1

    Just discovered your channel! Awesome stuff. So much in common...sort of...videography, running, davinci, Africa!! Great content. Thanks!

  • @patricelemay1190
    @patricelemay1190 Před 2 lety +3

    Oh l’ve been waiting for this , it will be a nice change from winter in " la belle province” ❄🥶❄😁👌

  • @user-zr7rc8xg9k
    @user-zr7rc8xg9k Před rokem

    Something about the desert.. mysterious.. deadly... beautiful..👟🌞🙏⏳

  • @ema_runs
    @ema_runs Před 2 lety +1

    Hi guys! That's my first yt live premiere ever! Thank you Jeff for your work and God bless you all dear outdoor, adventure runners!

  • @janmoolman5969
    @janmoolman5969 Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing, I was born and raised in Namibia. Now living in Mill Bay. Can’t wait to watch all the episodes. 👍

  • @user-zr7rc8xg9k
    @user-zr7rc8xg9k Před rokem +1

    I believe this country is misunderstood..as a runner..it may be a gem to run..👑💎💯👟

  • @simonk337
    @simonk337 Před 2 lety +1

    That is exceptional work. Can't wait for the rest.

  • @graniterunner5129
    @graniterunner5129 Před 2 lety +1

    Great Video..I am an Ultrarunner and...Rockhound, so Namibia is one of my dream destinations...Thanks for sharing your advetures with us...always a pleasure to watch your videos...greetings from Austria

    • @JeffPelletier
      @JeffPelletier  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks! There’s a site called Spitzkoppe which I visit in the final episode 9 that is a granite paradise.

    • @graniterunner5129
      @graniterunner5129 Před 2 lety +1

      @@JeffPelletier Yeah..Great..Looking forward to see that. I am living and training in the Granite Highlands of the so called "Mühlviertel" in Upper Austria...Alsways watching your adventures

  • @michawysocki3236
    @michawysocki3236 Před 2 lety +4

    Absolutely can't wait. Gonna be nice break from "regular" trails.

  • @anykterio2244
    @anykterio2244 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow what a beautiful place. I need to make it there! Thx for the videos!

  • @nalgo
    @nalgo Před 2 lety +2

    You're already doing a fantastic job of making the region look absolutely stunning. Can't believe we're getting 8 more of these.

  • @Qny732
    @Qny732 Před 2 lety +1

    LOVED the entire series! I need to know which Smith sunglasses you are wearing during the race (with blue reflective lenses) please :)

  • @silverdesk72
    @silverdesk72 Před 2 lety +1

    Outstanding film. Great work.

  • @panzerswineflu
    @panzerswineflu Před 2 lety +1

    I've wanted to go there for many years

  • @susanpluu
    @susanpluu Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome!!! Me and my bf waited the whole day for the premier. Not disappointed! Thank you so much for the great inspiration! Thanks to you we signed up for our first ultra this summer! Best wishes from Switzerland

    • @JeffPelletier
      @JeffPelletier  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Susan! That's so great to hear. Out of curiosity, which race is it you're doing?

    • @susanpluu
      @susanpluu Před 2 lety +1

      @@JeffPelletier
      We are visiting my boyfriends sister in Quebec this summer and want to combine it with the 50k version of the QMT. I can't wait altough I'm a bit scared of the humidity :D

  • @lizusedon9237
    @lizusedon9237 Před 2 lety +3

    Loved this!
    You give such a interesting history lesson. The filming and music is fantastic as ever!
    Looking forward to following your adventure Jeff
    Thank you 🙌🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @afewmominutes
    @afewmominutes Před 2 lety +1

    I like that this series will show your documentary style of filming combined with your race content which is a different style, best of both worlds... Looking forward to more episodes!

    • @JeffPelletier
      @JeffPelletier  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Morgan! I had a lot of fun with this one.

  • @JonathanvG-wj1ro
    @JonathanvG-wj1ro Před 2 lety +1

    The film series we've all been waiting for!

  • @steevoridgeline
    @steevoridgeline Před 2 lety +1

    living the dream !!! thanks for sharing such opportunity of yours !! 👍🏻☀🇨🇦

  • @gh7213
    @gh7213 Před 2 lety +1

    What great doc!

  • @ContentsMayDiffer
    @ContentsMayDiffer Před 2 lety +1

    Nine parts! I have been looking forward to your coverage ever since you announced the race and now I am even more excited.

  • @joshlloyd9698
    @joshlloyd9698 Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful job. Bravo.

  • @jeromepoertner1978
    @jeromepoertner1978 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks Jeff, what a great episode 1. Regards from Switzerland.

  • @nicolasmachado447
    @nicolasmachado447 Před 2 lety +1

    Your images are so wonderful...You made us fly with you in Namibia. Thank you so much

  • @mikes7654
    @mikes7654 Před 2 lety

    Ahhhh…. Drymax socks 😀👍🏃‍♂️. I’ve the same pair, and love em’

  • @bengadams4163
    @bengadams4163 Před 2 lety +3

    This looks great. Love it already. Can't wait to see it, Jeff!

  • @tyedyegal9
    @tyedyegal9 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent work!!

  • @RunDaddyO
    @RunDaddyO Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing as always and excited to see more. Thanks for taking us along on another adventure!

  • @walterhogie
    @walterhogie Před 2 lety +1

    So well done! Love to watch your adventures! Can’t wait to see the next episodes!!

  • @davidhayward1261
    @davidhayward1261 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant 🤩

  • @etiennegarceau
    @etiennegarceau Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely love it Jeff. Looking forward to the next episodes.

  • @fiinchin
    @fiinchin Před 2 lety +2

    I always look forward to your videos-- you're an incredible storyteller! Looking forward to part II, thanks for the adventure!

  • @GreatWhiteWine
    @GreatWhiteWine Před 2 lety +2

    Nice! I was waiting for that! And it's a 9-part series!!! Thank you so much!

  • @irunovermountains
    @irunovermountains Před 2 lety +1

    Very good Jeff. Excellent production - very TV show like. I only wish there was a few more available to watch.

  • @Walshx2
    @Walshx2 Před 2 lety +3

    This looks spectacular!!

  • @stanlie6
    @stanlie6 Před 2 lety +1

    Nine part series? Damn I love this already :)

  • @jodiegordon
    @jodiegordon Před 2 lety +1

    So excited for this series! I’m so glad you’re going into some details about Namibia along the way too!!

  • @makeaneffort3775
    @makeaneffort3775 Před 2 lety +1

    What an amazing piece of art! Great work!

  • @adamtyson1257
    @adamtyson1257 Před 2 lety +1

    Have alway appreciated your work and films, amazing , looking forward for the rest.of the episodes, beautiful!

  • @shanehailey
    @shanehailey Před 2 lety +1

    Incredible quality. Well done.

  • @bildotunechi
    @bildotunechi Před 2 lety +1

    This was incredible.

  • @syedanidaalirizvi7892
    @syedanidaalirizvi7892 Před 2 lety +1

    Soooo coool to watchhhhhh..💞

  • @billmann4162
    @billmann4162 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent video Jeff, looking forward to the rest of the series. 👍

  • @deamon2107
    @deamon2107 Před 2 lety +1

    Always a pleasure watching your videos. What an experience you are living!!

  • @ericmenocal3768
    @ericmenocal3768 Před 2 lety +1

    Great footage, Jeff! Loving the cliff notes Namibia history lesson. Thanks for that. Beautifully shot. Looking forward to the next episodes!

  • @baseadventures9954
    @baseadventures9954 Před 2 lety +1

    LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! SO INFORMATIVE. LOTS OF WORK BEHIND CAMERA!

  • @SendingStache
    @SendingStache Před 2 lety +1

    vey cool start to what I'm sure is going to be an amazing series! you've set this series up so well - really appreciate the context and storytelling so far. I can't wait for the upcoming episodes!

  • @CorvusVal
    @CorvusVal Před 2 lety

    Fantastic video, great to see and hear about the history of Namibia, and looking forward to watching the rest of the series. Thank you!

  • @Ben5ter55
    @Ben5ter55 Před 2 lety +1

    👍 high quality production. well done!

  • @iberiksoderblom
    @iberiksoderblom Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic.
    Cant wait 😊

  • @patricelemay1190
    @patricelemay1190 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant , you're are a born narrator , awesome job , l’m actually a bit frustrated cause l wanted more ! 😎👍🔥🔥🔥

  • @davehynes8240
    @davehynes8240 Před 2 lety +1

    Very good so far, can’t wait to follow along all eight remaining parts.

  • @NationalParkDiaries
    @NationalParkDiaries Před 2 lety +1

    Great addition to the channel! Glad the trip went well and can't wait to see more!

  • @jaycougnet
    @jaycougnet Před 2 lety +1

    Incredible that you filmed this all by yourself! Amazing production! Can’t wait for the rest!

  • @TheDnevnik
    @TheDnevnik Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video Jeff, its shaping out to be a great series. Greetings from Serbia!

  • @jordge92
    @jordge92 Před 2 lety +1

    What an experience and adventure you created for yourself before the race. Fantastically well documented! Best story teller there is, loved it

  • @UltraTrailSteven
    @UltraTrailSteven Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, Jeff! Amazing work as always! Love the history.

  • @jozy20
    @jozy20 Před 2 lety +1

    Cant wait! Because of your videos i am in the proces of starting to trailrunn... i have new shoes and free weekends to runn :)

  • @floriand.883
    @floriand.883 Před 2 lety +1

    Great first episode of your trip. I like the documentary style to also include some history and scenic sites.
    Looking forward for the other episodes.
    Thank you for sharing and your fabulous insights. Great inspiration!

  • @matthijsverberkmoes8104
    @matthijsverberkmoes8104 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome. Just started the series. I love Namibia, you do it justice. Great to see places I’ve been, I recognize the cockatoos, 😅 stayed there. I love trail running, Africa and film creation. On all counts this is great work Jeff! Going to binge this series now ;-)

  • @stuartbushnell4851
    @stuartbushnell4851 Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve just found your channel and absolutely love the content - you’ve inspired me to try the sport! These could be TV documentaries, excellent quality

  • @charless.4595
    @charless.4595 Před 2 lety

    Good stuff! Very interesting and great production, nice to learn more about Namibia and the race. Watching from frigid Montreal.

  • @DarrenYee
    @DarrenYee Před 2 lety +1

    This is Awesome Jeff, I like your story telling, building up to the race and the sight seeing along the way. It makes me want to buy a better camera and inspires me to train for a race and visit that country. I'm excited to see the series. Thank You

  • @theroadnottakentravel
    @theroadnottakentravel Před 2 lety +2

    Can’t wait!

  • @oliverbaylis7773
    @oliverbaylis7773 Před 2 lety +1

    Superb on so many levels, content, variety, the build up, setting the scene, really exciting and the race hasn't even started... how long until you're on Netflix Jeff! Keep up the good work and cannot wait for the next episode 😀

  • @user-rl3ef4ju9k
    @user-rl3ef4ju9k Před 2 lety +1

    It's on another level running in that sand for days, hope you chose well with the shoes . Great filming!

  • @marie-clauderoy9464
    @marie-clauderoy9464 Před 2 lety +1

    Superbe, comme toujours!

  • @SeeChadRun
    @SeeChadRun Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing film Jeff!!! Loved all of this and can't wait to watch the other episodes.

  • @auramercer3500
    @auramercer3500 Před 2 lety +1

    Been looking out for this one for a while! Amazing video Jeff

  • @darightcoast1912
    @darightcoast1912 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job story telling as always. So stoked for this series!!!

  • @briceferrestudio
    @briceferrestudio Před 2 lety +1

    This was pretty great! Melanie and I are looking forward to the next episode!

  • @UltraDad
    @UltraDad Před 2 lety +1

    Loved the seals and ancient stone art. Looks like all of your hard work is going to pay off. Incredible work!

    • @JeffPelletier
      @JeffPelletier  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks Dan! I got to enjoy more rock art towards the tail end of my trip, but nothing like that first site. So cool.

  • @OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro

    Thanks for sharing this; subscriber, fellow distance runner and YTber here. MAN, you've got me so excited about this. This is on my bucket list. ⚰️We have local runner in the D.C. area who did this (Michael Wardian). Your video is like well-produced documentary! WOW!😃👍🏜️🏃🏻‍♂️⛺✈️

  • @bradballantine9644
    @bradballantine9644 Před 2 lety +1

    As always, great video. I can’t wait for the remaining 8. I always find it fun to watch your videos while on the spin bike or treadmill!

  • @bjdame
    @bjdame Před 2 lety +1

    Phenomenal, Jeff! Can't wait for the next one...

    • @JeffPelletier
      @JeffPelletier  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Ben! Lots of great footage of you to come :)

  • @BigManny1959
    @BigManny1959 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! Outstanding!! Loving all your filming
    Looking forward to Pt 2
    Thank you
    Victor

  • @TropicalVibesHD
    @TropicalVibesHD Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic production!

  • @bbailey8850
    @bbailey8850 Před 2 lety +1

    Looking for inspiration for 2023. This would be my first Ultra. Great content so far. thank you!

  • @Itsmebuddy98
    @Itsmebuddy98 Před 2 lety +1

    This is brilliant! I have been so excited to see this since you shared the food and equipment packing. Thanks for sharing

  • @eliaskibreab3183
    @eliaskibreab3183 Před 2 lety +1

    What an adventure Jeff. I can't wait to see the next episode.

  • @simopata1456
    @simopata1456 Před 2 lety +1

    I LOVE the quality of this video. I’ve subscribed and hit the bell waiting for more 😍

  • @graemecasorso8851
    @graemecasorso8851 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! Great work, top notch quality! Namibia has been added to the bucket list! Can't wait for the next episode!

  • @DavidMackenziekong
    @DavidMackenziekong Před 2 lety +1

    Great job documenting the journey. Wild to think you packed and planned to film on top of preparation for the race. Glad you did!

  • @davehynes8240
    @davehynes8240 Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve wondered if yourself and Les Stroud has ever been in contact. I bet you two could do some awesome collaboration adventure film.

    • @JeffPelletier
      @JeffPelletier  Před 2 lety

      Working with Les Stroud would be pretty amazing :)