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  • Fifty follows an amateur runner as he tackles his first ultra marathon in the mountains. The challenging 50-mile (80 km) course runs along an ancient Indigenous pathway and is part of the historic HBC fur brigade route.
    Change the way you think about effort | A trail running interview with Human Kinetics Professor Louise Blais • Change the way you thi...
    Fifty
    Official selection of Toronto Short Film Festival, Buenos Aires Running Film Festival and Okanagan Screen Awards.
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    Fifty Trail Running Film Trailer: • Trail running document...
    Film your run 101: A trail running interview: • Film your run 101 | A ...
    Fifty features interviews with Gary Robbins, endurance athlete and coach; Louise Blais, human kinetics professor; and Andrew Dingwall, Mighty Quail 100 km race coordinator and athlete. Fifty also features endurance runner Matt Fortuna who finished third in the 2017 Fat Dog 120 (29:06:10).
    The HBC Trail falls within the traditional territory of three First Nations. The Stó:lo, Nlaka’pamux (Thompson), and Similkameen used trails over the Cascade Mountains to gather plants, hunt, and trade with each other.
    Hope Mountain Centre: hopemountain.org/trails/hbc-he...
    Ridgeline Athletics ultra training plan: www.ridgelineathletics.com/
    Hüma Energy Gels: humagel.com/
    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:58 Training
    02:10 Map and goal
    02:58 Run start
    05:42 Lodestone Lake Camp
    08:36 Jacobson Lake Camp
    11:01 Sowaqua Camp
    13:37 Peers Creek Trailhead
    14:04 Credits
    An ET2media and Video Research Production
    Production Support:
    Similkameen Valley Planning Society
    Mike Stohler
    Hüma
    Original Music by Jeremy Breaks
    Animation by Jordy Starling
    Trail Crew:
    Matt Fortuna
    Wells Gaetz
    Tarynn Liv Parker
    Brandyn Steele
    Chris Stenberg
    Grant Stevely
    Richard Sullivan
    Erick Thompson
    Jon Wilson
    Post-Production:
    Chris Stenberg
    Erick Thompson
    Erin Trainer
    Aerial Videography:
    4 Elements Emergency Consulting
    Hummingbird Drones
    Video Research
    Yakima Race Photo:
    Glenn Tachiyama
    Thank You:
    Andrija Barker, Tim Dennis, Hüma
    Andre Blais, Louise Blais, Andrew Dingwall
    Eric Carter, Gary Robbins, Ridgeline Athletics
    Kelly Pearce, Hope Mountain Centre
    Heather Macdonald, Mountain Madness
    Brian McCoy, Podium Imports
    Erin Trainer, Mary & Neil Trainer
    Upper Similkameen Indian Band
    Sean Vaisler
    Chris Stenberg
    Behind the Photo No.03 - Venice Beach Skatepark Sunset Photography • Behind the Photo No.03...
    #trailrunning #ultramarathon #documentary #LouiseBlais #GaryRobbins #AndrewDingwall #Humagel #HBCTrail #HopeMountainCentre

Komentáře • 218

  • @alexcordero6672
    @alexcordero6672 Před rokem +18

    I'm 57 and have been trail running consistently for the last three years. I like just being able to look at the peaks in our horizon here at home and quietly say to myself, "I can run that--I HAVE RUN IT!" Kind of an awesome feeling.

  • @markthomasson5077
    @markthomasson5077 Před 2 lety +116

    Nice.
    Started running at 60, now 65, attempted my first Ultra, Ben Nevis, 52k, 4000m, 12hr, tough course. Along with more than half I did not make the last cutoff at 40k and 8.15hrs. But now hooked, got to achieve one before age catches up on me. It sure is hard maintaining muscle mass as you get older. But off course I did better than many half my age…good feeling!

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +2

      One foot in front of the other 😎 Thanks for sharing your story and for watching the film.

    • @prateekyadav9811
      @prateekyadav9811 Před 2 lety +3

      Excellent job, my good sir! You are an inspiration!

    • @Kelly_Ben
      @Kelly_Ben Před 2 lety

      That's one heck of a first ultra! You'll get it next year! I was trying to get over there to do the Glen Coe Skyline this year, but life got in the way. 2023!!

  • @candise9063
    @candise9063 Před 2 lety +4

    I started running seriously at 50. Trail running is my next step.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +1

      Good luck and thanks for watching.

  • @billytanner1868
    @billytanner1868 Před rokem +1

    I started when I was 55, now 60 and is working towards gaining enough points to draw for the UTMB OCC. Never say never 😁😁

  • @MrStjn
    @MrStjn Před 2 lety +61

    Great film. At 50 I found trail running after a life of road cycling. It's so good for the soul being out there in nature.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +4

      Agreed. Thank you for watching.

    • @saracortesduran6975
      @saracortesduran6975 Před 2 lety

      @@et2media que tu oí

    • @AlessandroFerraraPA
      @AlessandroFerraraPA Před 2 lety +1

      Me too, the difference is that before Trail, I did Mountain Biking

    • @nolanferguson7760
      @nolanferguson7760 Před 2 lety +2

      I found it at 28 and I'm totally hooked. Super inspiring knowing there are guys out here doing it at 50 y/o

  • @Mookiethedog
    @Mookiethedog Před 2 lety +27

    As a 57 yr old one week away from a 42km trail race, this was great to watch

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +2

      Good luck on your run. Thanks for watching.

    • @Mookiethedog
      @Mookiethedog Před 2 lety +3

      @@archie15900 awesome. It was a great experience on a picture perfect autumn day in Canada. I’m already signed up for a 52km in June 2022 and likely doing this Oct race again in ‘22. Such a mindful and positive pursuit! Thks for asking

  • @mattschm5486
    @mattschm5486 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice movie. I’m 40 and train for my 1 st Ultra trail (58k 4000m ). Doing shorter trail runs regularly and 20-30k trails 2 or 3 times a year.

  • @guzgrant
    @guzgrant Před rokem +1

    Do it all before you get too old , in the confidence you’ll never be too old .

  • @ian-mucarruthers441
    @ian-mucarruthers441 Před 2 lety +13

    A lovely grounded non matcho feel to this film.. And as a result I found it really inspiring.. Thanks so much..

  • @davidstair9657
    @davidstair9657 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Started trail running after I saw an older fellow come running down a hiking trail I was going up with my family with. The dude had a grey beard and was $@$&& ripped… you could feel his energy! I said to my wife, “I want to be THAT!!” That was over a year ago. My legs… I never knew at 47 my legs could look like that! My shins are muscular! My whole body has new muscles, especially around my chest and abdomen. Wow! I feel flipping great! Aaaaand all my knee and hip pain are gone! GONE!!!!!

  • @K1ngAw3som3
    @K1ngAw3som3 Před 2 lety +4

    Running with wet feet in Canada takes a special kind of strong will. Kudos. 💪🏼

  • @michael7324
    @michael7324 Před 2 lety +3

    I ran my first ultra at 52 years old. I only started running 2 years before.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Awesome. Thanks for watching.

  • @fitnessandthings
    @fitnessandthings Před 2 lety +34

    Nice work! I'm 53 and one day, in my early forties I looked at myself in the mirror and decided I was tired of feeling bad and looking unhealthy and soft! That afternoon I bought some running shoes and over a decade later I've finished several half and full marathons and every distance triathlons including 2 Ironman races! Texas and Boulder.
    I started my channel to hopefully inspire and motivate people of all ages that the human body is a resilient machine that can accomplish just about anything you throw at it! My goal, like yours, is to be as fit as possible so I can maintain a good quality of life as the years tick by. Cheers!!

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you for sharing your story. Your channel looks great. Thanks for watching the film.

    • @tblightningbolt8902
      @tblightningbolt8902 Před 2 lety +2

      Fuck yeah. Well done. Few test themselves like that. More mental than physical. I bet you leveled up in all aspects in life

    • @austinado16
      @austinado16 Před 2 lety +1

      Excellent! Way to get into it, and stick with it. You're a machine to be training for, and throwing down Iron Mans!! WOW! I'm 58, still trail running, and have some of our runs posted to my channel...same as you, hoping it inspires others.

  • @Rob-on5tz
    @Rob-on5tz Před 2 lety +3

    Outstanding and inspirational. From a 52 year old British army veteran, who has buggered knees but is still active.

  • @neilcollins5930
    @neilcollins5930 Před 2 lety +4

    Beautifully filmed, intelligent video that was a joy to watch . I’m 61 and do this in the UK with a 35lbs pack . Age is a number …get out and do it!

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for your kind words. Great to hear about your travels in the UK. Thank you for watching and all the best.

  • @TipsterStu
    @TipsterStu Před 2 lety +2

    As a man about to turn fifty... I needed to see that :)

  • @redcloudmc
    @redcloudmc Před rokem +1

    Why have I only just found this channel? :) Great content. Just turned 50 and just started running (been a cyclist for years but need more balance in my life and training)

  • @eduardkrol2289
    @eduardkrol2289 Před 2 lety +2

    good to see gary robbins still has hes mighty beard

  • @dnice4335
    @dnice4335 Před 2 lety +2

    lol- i am 50 and just decided to try the 30 mile ultra in trails......I can not wait to see how my hard work will pay off!!

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      My first long trail run was 30 kms in the mountains. It was tough. Training and fuel were the key elements I missed on that one. Good luck and thanks for watching.

  • @stuartthurstan
    @stuartthurstan Před 2 lety +14

    Great film. Tomorrow I take my first step in this direction. Started running 3 years ago at 44. I now regularly do 20k trail runs. Tomorrow is the Ultra Trail Lake Orta and I will be attempting 31km and 1700m of positive elevation.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      It's great hearing all these running stories. Good luck and thanks for watching the film.

    • @Kelly_Ben
      @Kelly_Ben Před 2 lety

      How'd it go?

    • @stuartthurstan
      @stuartthurstan Před 2 lety +2

      @@Kelly_Ben Very well thanks. 3 hours 39 minutes. 51st place out of 501 runners. Great experience and I'm already thinking about the 55km race for 2022. :)

    • @Kelly_Ben
      @Kelly_Ben Před 2 lety +2

      @@stuartthurstan That's phenomenal, congratulations!! You'll kill the longer distance, too!

  • @tombarr949
    @tombarr949 Před 2 lety +8

    Great video, loved the story. Watching the 1972 Olympic Marathon, I asked my dad how many times around the house was a mile, he made me (age 12) calculate it. Eleven laps later I was a distance runner and I now see that that marathon was the start of the running boom. Fifteen years later, I was running sub 3 marathons and getting injured and comebacks followed by more injuries.
    Ten years ago I moved to the trails and it is so much better for the body and mind. Also, to me, road races had become a novelty social event, with colored powder, glowsticks, bling, and Disney. Trail racing had that feel of runners running for the joy of running again, not selfies.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      I'm really enjoying all the feedback from far and wide. Thank you for sharing and thanks for watching the film. I'll be adding a video shortly with information about training for and completing the 50-miler including some of our challenges recording the running segments.

    • @Kelly_Ben
      @Kelly_Ben Před 2 lety +1

      I love everything about this comment.

    • @harrymacleod2668
      @harrymacleod2668 Před 2 lety

      Great stuff Tom!!

  • @greyrunnings9725
    @greyrunnings9725 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for this, much appreciated. I’ll soon be 65, the furthest I’ve run in the past decade is a 20mile trail race along with various distance road / trail races in between. Am now training for a trail marathon in November and plan to train in the new year for either a leg of the Cotswold Way or the Cotswold challenge Ultra both in June of 2023. Good fortune to you and indeed all Trail runners of any age, we all know the value these activities bring to us and how they enrich our life’s, respect to you all👏👏👏👍🙌

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for watching. Great to hear from you.

  • @justourstuff9466
    @justourstuff9466 Před 2 lety +3

    Loved the film. Likewise, I'm 53 and have run my first 2 50km ultras this year, loved it and did them in sub 5:30, so pleased. got my first 100km booked for next year and can't wait, it's addictive.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +1

      Good luck on your 100 km race. Thanks for watching.

  • @VirtualTrailRunning
    @VirtualTrailRunning Před rokem +1

    Beautiful. Thank you.

  • @NeoVdV
    @NeoVdV Před 2 lety +1

    I started running Jan.2022 at 60
    Got 5Km run in one stretch in 1½ month time, now working to 10 km

  • @hannahroe8468
    @hannahroe8468 Před 2 lety +10

    Currently watching on my lunch break at work.. inspiring stuff! I'm itching to get out on a trail now

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for watching.

  • @SylvainBerube
    @SylvainBerube Před 2 lety +1

    The quality of the realisation is amazing. The achievement too, good job!

  • @jacobrocks7
    @jacobrocks7 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome. I also love trail running as long as my back holds out. When I was younger, it was all about the time but as I age, it’s now about the experience and scenery.

  • @eddieg1386
    @eddieg1386 Před 2 lety +3

    Now you run a hundred my dude! Looking forward to seeing it!

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Next goal is Squamish 50-50: squamish50.com/50-50/ Thanks for watching.

    • @eddieg1386
      @eddieg1386 Před 2 lety

      @@et2media A whole year out? Nothing in between?

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      @@eddieg1386 50-50 is in August. I've also got 50k Diez Vista in April diezvista.com/

  • @kendra_kat
    @kendra_kat Před 2 lety +1

    Great film and story! Currently training for a half marathon in a couple weeks and looking to do something longer this fall. This was inspiring!

  • @ErikRoseJohnsen
    @ErikRoseJohnsen Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing this. It´s nice to see stories like this, stories about people whose main goal is to finish. Ordinary people doing extra ordinary things.

  • @sorenlivedk
    @sorenlivedk Před 2 lety +3

    Great film, very inspirational. Thank you for sharing your journey.
    Made my remember why I run, ski and challenge myself and my friends.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for watching.

  • @stukrause8898
    @stukrause8898 Před rokem +1

    Great video! Inspirational indeed!

  • @6kmanu
    @6kmanu Před 2 lety +2

    training for my first trail run on april! im so excited

  • @apiyutsiyapan9582
    @apiyutsiyapan9582 Před 2 lety +1

    I got motivated, thank you so much.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      That's great to hear. Thank you for watching.

  • @john1boggity56
    @john1boggity56 Před 2 lety +1

    This is a fantastic post. At 52 I'm just starting out on trail running - so inspiring !!!!

  • @RhysSpencer
    @RhysSpencer Před 2 lety +1

    Great work. Great film. Awesome to see some local names from Penticton!

  • @austinado16
    @austinado16 Před 2 lety +1

    Outstanding job training and running that! Excellent job creating the movie. Can't imagine all the coordination, work, and editing that went into this to make it so good. Great job! I'm a 58yr old trail runner. I don't do ultras though! That was gnarly! A little tip on the bear spray. Consider carrying it without the orange safety cap. Bears are extremely camouflaged, and very fast. When the fit hits the shan, and you get a huge shot of adrenaline, you likely won't have the active brain and fine motor skills to draw it, remember to get that orange thing off, AND then discharge it.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for watching the film. I appreciate your feedback, including the reminder about bear spray. Cheers, Erick

  • @Kelly_Ben
    @Kelly_Ben Před 2 lety +1

    Great video!! Beautiful scenery, great people. I'm 44 in a few months, and really enjoying tackling different challenges. Can't wait to see what you do next!

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for watching. Currently training for Squamish 50-50. squamish50.com/50-50/

  • @NebraskaUltrarunner
    @NebraskaUltrarunner Před 2 lety +4

    Awesome. Subscribed. Loved that you took the challenge on, did your research, did your training and earned that distance. I am closing in on 57 and moved from the road to trails about 10 years ago. Lots of 50K/50M/100K/100M races later with six other men my age that are the "Breakfast Club" from Omaha and part of the Greater Omaha Area Trailrunners (GOATz). Just finished the Hitchcock 100, a gnarly race in December in Western Iowa with 21,000 feet in gain. Run your race. Stay in the game. Find your second wind. I plan on doing this for many years to come.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much Nebraska. Great to hear from others who are "running their race." Cheers, Erick

    • @kevinjansa7775
      @kevinjansa7775 Před 2 lety

      Nice 👍 see you at Hitchcock next year!

  • @lesley1484
    @lesley1484 Před 2 lety +1

    I don't have the physique or stamina to run an 80k, but I have the utmost respect for those of you who do. I believe that going into the woods to do ANYTHING non-motorized (hike, backpack, hunt, run, bike, etc.) maintains our human connection to nature and drives us to protect those resources. I started a few years ago as a day hiker, and now I am a backpacker. In a couple of months I will be a through hiker. I get it.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      I'll always be a hiker too. Thank you for watching.

    • @davidstair9657
      @davidstair9657 Před 11 měsíci

      I was a hiker… I still hike for fun… but try running the trail. Whole new level! You will notice your brain focused and tight like never before!
      Again, hiking is awesome… but trail running is… well… amazing! I am a life long hiker, too! I did the West Coast Trail 3 times before I was 15!

  • @pneumatic
    @pneumatic Před 2 lety +1

    Very inspiring, thanks for sharing!

  • @derrunn3r613
    @derrunn3r613 Před 2 lety +6

    Very inspirational, makes me want to go out run in the mountains immediately! Thanks for sharing, I really like the storytelling :)

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Great to hear the film is inspiring. Thank you for watching.

  • @heatherh3330
    @heatherh3330 Před 2 lety +1

    Someone asked me "what are you running from?!" And I also said to him "I'm running toward something " like a healthy future. Why does my running have to be from something. Only problem is my target, what I'm running to, keeps moving.

  • @carlholland3819
    @carlholland3819 Před 2 lety +1

    what do you mean what do you do next? give yourself a couple days rest and do it again and again and again. its not about finding the next challenge, its about being present just like gary robbins said. live in that flow state, which is something impossible to do with the distractions of modern life. great video, beautiful cinematography and landscapes. congrats on completing, that was quite a bit of elevation!
    its my rest day from running (still going to hike with the dogs) but im itching to get out there and run after watching this!

  • @bighaasfly
    @bighaasfly Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful area to run through. Good job on setting the goal and getting after it!

  • @jayv.8298
    @jayv.8298 Před rokem +1

    Really cool. Thx for sharing

  • @sethmurray8336
    @sethmurray8336 Před 2 lety +1

    Very inspirational i feel a whole lot better going into my first 10k trail race Oct 30th.... You're awesome can't wait to get to the level you're at!!!

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      I ran my first 10k in 2010. It's been a gradual process and I'm glad I've been able to continue challenging myself. Good luck and thanks for watching.

  • @graemecasorso8851
    @graemecasorso8851 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this! Great filmmaking and an awesome story told! Inspired!

  • @nolanduncan3344
    @nolanduncan3344 Před 2 lety +1

    I love a challenge. Thanks for the video. Wait for me at the finish lines....I'm right behind you

  • @krewjones
    @krewjones Před 2 lety +1

    Great film! Really nailed a few of the most important points to distance trail running.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      That's great to hear. Thanks for watching.

  • @CarlosCandelaria
    @CarlosCandelaria Před 2 lety

    Loved it! Congrats to Erick

  • @AlessandroFerraraPA
    @AlessandroFerraraPA Před 2 lety +1

    You did a good job. Hi from Sicily, Italy

  • @willinghamsctt
    @willinghamsctt Před 2 lety +1

    Who gives this a thumbs down? I don't get it. As an almost 50 y/o this is inspiring.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Funny. There are many reasons people give the thumbs down. Not sure if I want to know why :) Thanks for watching.

  • @outdoorlenny6441
    @outdoorlenny6441 Před 2 lety +1

    Such a great video/story. Helps to give me hope to keep moving further at 59!

  • @tozerd1
    @tozerd1 Před 2 lety +2

    Very nice! Thank you for taking the time to make and share this.

  • @ironroad11
    @ironroad11 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, very inspiring!

  • @cpm4317
    @cpm4317 Před 2 lety +1

    Many runners fall into a hole after achieving a goal like a marathon. It's important to have a direction instead. A bit like Elon he wants to go Mars; a rocket launch, space cruise,.... It's just a step in the right direction.
    Seeing this beautiful nature I am tempted to leave my Swiss Alps for a bit! Great job!

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      I agree. It's important to keep training and setting new goals. Thanks for watching.

  • @linyan9299
    @linyan9299 Před 2 lety +1

    For me is a suddenly thing, it just an ordinary one day in my 52 years old, I impromptu decided to run a 20 km city jogging, and I just did it with out any training before, but I must admit I hiking a lot in recent 4-5 years, for sure not as fast as you guys. Good timing to start some sports from 50 years old.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for watching.

    • @yoso585
      @yoso585 Před rokem

      All that hard surface would kill me. The rocks and soil present a softness and variation that this ole body appreciates. But you can only tread over what ya got for sure.

  • @annwitek260
    @annwitek260 Před 2 lety +1

    Congratulations!

  • @NikolaTeslaEE
    @NikolaTeslaEE Před 2 lety +4

    I enjoy this short film. As someone in my forties, I’m transitioning from powerlifting to OCR and trail running. Just completed a 14+ mile 30+ obstacle Spartan Race, which took place on a ski mountain early fall. I used local trails and glens to train for this. Maybe someday a longer OCR … or a long trail run will be in my future.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for watching.

    • @cryptocarlitos
      @cryptocarlitos Před 2 lety +1

      AROO AROO AROO!!! Ultra SpartanRace is next for ya.

    • @NikolaTeslaEE
      @NikolaTeslaEE Před 2 lety

      @@cryptocarlitos Good to see another Spartan in the comments.
      I am looking to do a trifecta including a Ultra instead of a Beast, but leaving that for 2023. Next year, 2022, a few local Mud Run and a Tough Mudder for fun to end the year, plus a lot of trail running and weight training (pull ups and grip strength for sure).
      AROO AROO AROO!!!

  • @johnmiller5630
    @johnmiller5630 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video. Looked like an awesome trail. Well done👏🏻

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      The HBC Heritage Trail is awesome. There are a few sections impacted by logging and vehicles but much of the route is fairly pristine. hopemountain.org/trails/hbc-heritage-trail/ Thanks for watching.

  • @mikeglen1326
    @mikeglen1326 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done mate!

  • @mikes7654
    @mikes7654 Před 2 lety +1

    I really enjoyed this video 🙂👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️. I’m in my 50’s and am a runner as well, Trying to lose the lbs and wanting to get my first 50k trail race hopefully next year …. Keep making these type videos please. Very inspirational 😀👍🏃‍♂️.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +1

      It's great to hear our short film is inspiring other runners. Thanks for watching.

  • @tongoxavier
    @tongoxavier Před 2 lety

    This video makes me feel grateful that I live in a modern world full of comforts that gives me the choice to interact with raw nature on my own terms. Pity our ancestors who had no choice but to live in the wild and suffer its dangers and insecurities without the aid of $200 running shoes, elite trainers, and rest and snack stands strategically placed throughout the race.

  • @kalisfinest805
    @kalisfinest805 Před 17 dny

    Great video!

  • @TheDeclancox
    @TheDeclancox Před 2 lety +1

    Hugely inspirational and understated. Awesome achievement!

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for watching. I appreciate your comments.

    • @TheDeclancox
      @TheDeclancox Před 2 lety +1

      @@et2media most welcome, taking on my first mountain ultra later this year at the tender age of 58 😉

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +1

      @@TheDeclancox Great to hear. Best of luck with your training and the ultra.

  • @BASEmedia
    @BASEmedia Před 2 lety +2

    This is great stuff! 👊🏻💪🏻

  • @65Dickster
    @65Dickster Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, all Erick’s Gucci gear… professional help, trail running seminars etc etc … wow.
    Just get out there Cupcakes, no matter what age you are

  • @sirravi
    @sirravi Před 2 lety +1

    Well done! Congratulations!!

  • @0808anwar
    @0808anwar Před 2 lety +1

    great video!

  • @cryptocarlitos
    @cryptocarlitos Před 2 lety +1

    I'm 45 and have been trailing running for 5 years. This was an awesome mini documentary. Cheers to 50 brutha!!! Congrats... hope you take up Sky Running or Ultra Spartans.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +1

      I've got a few long runs to complete first but Ultra Spartan races look like a great time. Thanks for watching the film.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching.

  • @TheRealDealRobMcNeil
    @TheRealDealRobMcNeil Před 2 lety +2

    well done. similarly, turned 50 last December, decided my goal was 50-miles, found a local race and got to preparing. race is next Saturday. cant wait! Thanks for sharing your experience. cheers to many more years of running!

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +1

      Have a great run. Matt Fortuna (who ran with me) said it's important to pace yourself in the first 20 kms (12 miles) so you don't gas yourself early. It worked for me. Thanks for watching.

    • @Kelly_Ben
      @Kelly_Ben Před 2 lety

      How'd you do?

    • @TheRealDealRobMcNeil
      @TheRealDealRobMcNeil Před 2 lety +1

      @@Kelly_Ben
      Fantastic! Thanks for asking. Finished happy and healthy and learned a lot too (during training and on race day). Training (including a daytime training on more than half of the course) with different gear in different weather conditions and nutrition training gave me huge mental benefits that paid off. Placed first in my age group and ninth overall. Now, onto 100…

    • @Kelly_Ben
      @Kelly_Ben Před 2 lety

      @@TheRealDealRobMcNeil That's incredible!!! I usually feel the same way about learning things, which is a reward in itself... but without the age group win!!! Good luck on the 100!

  • @wilsonpotosirunner
    @wilsonpotosirunner Před 2 lety +1

    Excelente felicidades 👌

  • @davidhayward1261
    @davidhayward1261 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done 👍

  • @eeshadd
    @eeshadd Před 2 lety +1

    Great documentary! Thx for sharing! I agree with your reason for running. Also, the comment you made about what is going to be your next challenge since you have been training for 6 months, I have been thinking that same thing for myself. I started a running challenge last Oct. 2021 for myself "52 yrs old, 52 weeks, 52 5k's" and I have been wondering what am I going to do after I finish my 52nd race.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for watching. I continued training after the 50 miler, but not as intense. Back at it now. Preparing for a 50 km race in April and the Squamish 50-50: squamish50.com/50-50/

  • @emithen
    @emithen Před 2 lety +1

    Good job!

  • @retobaumann5604
    @retobaumann5604 Před 2 lety +3

    Great short movie, very inspirational - congrats. Would be great to get a bit more insight into the preparation phase for the run. Any pointers?

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      I followed a 19-week training plan created by Ridgeline Athletics: www.ridgelineathletics.com/services/my-first-ultra-training-plan/ The plan is designed to help with strength and cardio. It also includes tips on nutrition and stretching. Weekly runs range from 30kms to 100+ kms with recovery weeks. I found it helpful to follow a plan rather than guessing. Thanks for watching.

  • @franciscodelgadoperez7448

    What's the next challenge? Excellent question to conclude this film. Definitely total inspiration to keep on this beautiful sport

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Squamish 50-50 is next (2022). Thanks for watching.

  • @MNP208
    @MNP208 Před 2 lety

    You had me til "grizzly"!!!

  • @ivobiancucci4528
    @ivobiancucci4528 Před 2 lety +1

    Going to run the Beav trail race (10km) Nov 6th

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Good luck. That looks like a great race. Love the t-shirt. Thanks for watching.

  • @putoranafilms
    @putoranafilms Před rokem +1

    Loved the comment at 10:20 about why people stop exercising

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před rokem

      That's a great comment and something I consider often. Thank you for watching.

  • @chandaharkins4418
    @chandaharkins4418 Před 2 lety +2

    Nicely done! I think I'll hit the trails tomorrow instead of the road. What was that bottle at 11:12? 😉 Cheers to 50!!!

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching. The bottle is Noteworthy Gin made by Grant Stevely, one of our crew members. We celebrated the completion of the run with Dubh Glas Canadian whisky, also made by Grant. Here's a link to a video we produced with Grant. czcams.com/video/MJAwbJl2lXs/video.html

  • @NikolaTeslaEE
    @NikolaTeslaEE Před 2 lety +3

    It would be interesting to know what gear you used, goos and food you ate, electrolytes you drank, etc.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +3

      You can see some of our snacks at 6:06 during the stop at Lodestone Lake. We had a ham sandwich at Jacobson Lake and some quick noodles at Sowaqua. Our main fuel was Huma Energy Gel humagel.com/ and Tailwind Endurance Fuel www.tailwindnutrition.com/ We tried to eat Huma every hour or so (200 calories) and drank Tailwind (loaded in our front pouches) throughout the day.
      I followed a training plan created by Ridgeline Athletics www.ridgelineathletics.com/services/my-first-ultra-training-plan/
      Good luck and thanks for commenting.

  • @burrianaUK
    @burrianaUK Před rokem +1

    Nice film - I do a bit of running, mainly road work just for fitness, but since I have been doing a lot of fell walking over the past year, naturally thoughts turned to fell running. I have never run more than a half marathon distance before but am planning to run our Yorkshire Three Peaks in summer at 26 miles and 5200 ft (1585m) of climbing - I turned 60 last week so we'll see how that pans out! - What was the longest training run you did before doing the 50? :-)

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před rokem +1

      I ran a 30km trail race on the same route a year earlier. Longest run during training was about the same - 30 km. The key is doing some long runs back to back on weekends (20 to 30 km). I got a great training plan from Ridgeline Athletics: www.ridgelineathletics.com/. It was really helpful.

  • @stefaniar.6938
    @stefaniar.6938 Před 2 lety +1

    😍😍😍

  • @Outdoorliving74
    @Outdoorliving74 Před 2 lety +1

    Great work mate. Has anyone given u any advice about ur running style, especially ur arm swing?

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Arm swing was discussed at the trail running seminar I attended. I'm open to any feedback. Thank you for watching the film.

    • @Outdoorliving74
      @Outdoorliving74 Před 2 lety

      @@et2media Hi mate. I am by no means an expert but my observational skills probably authenticated by being a certified equine bevaviourist and 2nd Dan Black belt kickboxing instructor, where watching and instructing on correct technique or noticing behavioral traits is key.
      There are a few videos on elite talkers running techniques like Kipchoge, I’ll find a link, where efficiency of running style is discussed in-depth.
      Basically u appear to swing your arms too much, pulling ur hand too far back. This will cause more energy to be used and muscle fatigue esp in the shoulders. I don’t know if u experience shoulder fatigue on long runs?
      Minimizing the amount of movement in ur arms when long distance running(different to sprinting) will help reduce fatigue and energy usage.
      Happy to chat more.
      Regards
      Nathan

    • @Outdoorliving74
      @Outdoorliving74 Před 2 lety

      czcams.com/video/SS_8gDS0tsk/video.html
      Towards the end they talk about arm swing.
      But just watch any video of Kipchoge and you’ll see how efficient his arm swing it 👍🏻

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      @@Outdoorliving74 Great feedback. Much appreciated Nathan.

  • @peterdutoit4928
    @peterdutoit4928 Před 2 lety +1

    Disturbed to hear about tape left on the trail from previous runs. That's not so cool. But this was great, unpretentious, "if I can, you can, if you like the idea" kind of film.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      To clarify, the red flagging tape reference is "...left behind from earlier in the season and possibly the year before." This is done by trail volunteers to mark the route. Other than distance markers, this is how hikers and runners navigate the trail, which can be difficult in certain locations. Thank you for watching the film.

  • @yoso585
    @yoso585 Před rokem +1

    All day fast hiking get you in the 30s. Easier on the body. No aid station needed. Nothing but a fanny pack. Something to keep in mind.

  • @MrMark2me
    @MrMark2me Před 2 lety +1

    I'm 42 and started running 2 years ago, recently got until trails and have done 3 Ultras but only at 25k and 30k. Want to push on to 50k next. Curious to know more about the training regime you did to prepare for this, is there any way you can share that? Thanks and lovely movie 😍🙏🏻

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for watching. I followed a training plan created by Ridgeline Athletics. The plans are not intended to be copied without permission, but are available for purchase. You can see sample training plans on their website: www.ridgelineathletics.com/services/my-first-ultra-training-plan/. You may want to check out our interview series with Louise Blais. Louise discusses training for ultras, including how to fuel properly: czcams.com/video/wXSW6eHx_NQ/video.html

    • @MrMark2me
      @MrMark2me Před 2 lety +1

      @@et2media Cool that's great, thank you!

  • @jed.x2907
    @jed.x2907 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for this video, what brand socks are you wearing?

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +1

      Thick toe socks www.injinji.com/ and compression calf sleeves. I'll check the brand and reply.

    • @jed.x2907
      @jed.x2907 Před 2 lety +1

      @@et2media thank you for getting back to me. Really enjoyed the video.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +2

      @@jed.x2907 Currently running with 2XU compression from Peach City Runners in Penticton, BC ca.2xu.com/ instagram.com/2xu/

    • @jed.x2907
      @jed.x2907 Před 2 lety +1

      @@et2media perfect thank you!!

  • @chinothedreamgiver1629
    @chinothedreamgiver1629 Před 2 lety +1

    👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @zulfiyag7186
    @zulfiyag7186 Před 2 lety

    how does this type of activity work for the joints and ligaments? it looks pretty rough on the video, when his feet touch the surface

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      Strength training and proper hydration can help reduce the risk of injury.

    • @zulfiyag7186
      @zulfiyag7186 Před 2 lety

      @@et2media I'm not talking about some sudden injury, but rather about continuous deterioration of joints condition due to physical activity like that. Most of my friends, who used to do marathons (under supervision and with a proper training), aren't running anymore because knees are hurting. However those, who simply run short km daily for keeping fit, tend to do it longterm without any subsequences.

  • @g-mann396
    @g-mann396 Před 2 lety +2

    What's next?? 100 miler!!

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety

      That's the plan. Also training for Squamish 50-50. Thanks for watching the film.

  • @DjangoPorter
    @DjangoPorter Před 2 lety

    but on the youtube title info tag it says 50 mile hike not 50 yrs old lol!!!

  • @eldiablo1672
    @eldiablo1672 Před 2 lety +1

    Did I see it well that you were also running in toe socks? Were they injinji?? 😉

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes. I wore Injinji from start to finish. They were awesome. twitter.com/injinji

  • @trailrunnerjack5615
    @trailrunnerjack5615 Před 2 lety +1

    Did a 65K 40 miler earlier this year czcams.com/video/RDiqjEMOWsM/video.html not as much elevation over here.

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +1

      Looks like a beautiful location for a run. Thanks for sharing the link and for watching Fifty.

  • @et2media
    @et2media  Před 2 lety

    Great video featuring Gary Robbins: czcams.com/video/ASpBQGxa0Gs/video.html He's an inspirational person and runner.

  • @user-so5gb6uh5r
    @user-so5gb6uh5r Před 2 lety

    побегали и в конце бухнули)) збс!!!

  • @deannilvalli6579
    @deannilvalli6579 Před 2 lety

    Enjoyable, interesting, well made film. But why in the hell would anyone run 80kms carrying a camera, when he knows he is being followed by a drone anyway??

    • @et2media
      @et2media  Před 2 lety +2

      Drone coverage was limited to aid stations. The majority of this run took place well away from our crew. The smaller cameras provided a POV from the trail.

    • @jordanlowrie4874
      @jordanlowrie4874 Před 2 lety +1

      @@et2media plus it's better content 👍🏼👏