Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The Last Man Standing

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  • čas přidán 12. 11. 2018
  • An ostensibly simple race, Big’s Backyard Ultra has been described as one of the most mentally and strategically complex races in the world - contestants run a 4.1 mile loop every hour, day or night, nonstop. The last man or woman standing is crowned the victor…
    Big’s Backyard Ultra (2018) is the first in-depth look at this legendary event. Viewers explore the mental challenges of several race competitors, and get a rare peak behind-the-scenes with race director Gary “Laz” Cantrell, of Barkley marathon fame.
    The film provides insight into the hopes and desires of runners before the event, and reflections on their experiences when the race finally comes to an end. Viewers become familiar with notable figures such as last year’s winner Guillaume Calmettes, the women’s champion Courtney Dauwalter, and Johan Steene, the unlikely but sensational victor and last man standing.
    The documentary is the latest production of IRun4Ultra, an ultrarunning publication and global leader in running-related media.
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Komentáře • 122

  • @endcensorship874
    @endcensorship874 Před 5 lety +167

    I'm not a runner, I'm a cyclist, but I find Ultra Running very fascinating. The sport is probably the most egalitarian of all sports in the men and women can compete so evenly, the young and older racers are the same. It is all about mental toughness, and I find that so beautiful to watch. I also now consider Courtney Dauwalter one of the greatest and most intriguing athletes I have seen. She is amazing.

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety +3

      She's definitely intriguing 😊 for sure.

  • @SteelTownRunner
    @SteelTownRunner Před 5 lety +78

    Worth noting a couple of points. Early in the video a runner mentions the challenge of the road loop. The course was designed to even the playing field between road and trail runners. Pure road runners find the trail equally difficult. Also, the importance of previous multiday running experience cannot be stressed enough to achieve success at this race. Johan has gone crewless (and aidless) at multiple 300 mile races, and has completed 550 miles in six days. Fabulous brainchild of a race by Laz.

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety

      SteelTownRunner Thank you kindly 🎥

  • @restorationconcrete
    @restorationconcrete Před 4 lety +24

    Courtney is my hero. She and all the rest are simply amazing. I’m wrecked after staying up 24 hours. 67? It’s just not in my mental capacity to grasp! Props to every runner.

  • @ruminmusic
    @ruminmusic Před rokem

    I have utmost respect for ultra runners as they are testing and pushing the boundaries of mental and physical thresholds of their bodies. Running a marathon itself is a challenge, running for days is mindboggling

  • @jegheterjonny
    @jegheterjonny Před 4 lety +2

    I come back to this video now and then because its one of the most beautiful videos.

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 4 lety

      JONNYASPEN thank you 🙏

    • @jegheterjonny
      @jegheterjonny Před 4 lety

      @@IRun4Ultra Is there a good movie from the 2019 race?

  • @paulencarnacion
    @paulencarnacion Před 5 lety +16

    What a wonderful film, Linda - congrats to you and Juan Abdo for capturing this story so beautifully. Good to see friends Guillaume and Maggie featured prominently here too.

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety +2

      Paul Encarnación We are glad you like! 🌸

  • @marciasoto7688
    @marciasoto7688 Před 5 lety +3

    this video just made my day!! it literally took me back to this amazing race!!!

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety

      marcia soto Thank you for your commitment 🌹

  • @gtc262
    @gtc262 Před 3 lety

    Very understated & beautifully shot doc.

  • @StIsidoresFarm
    @StIsidoresFarm Před 5 lety +2

    Really terrific film - great work. Thank you for making and uploading it. Was just telling my students about the race as it was happening - they were in disbelief. It will be a lot fun to show this to them!

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety

      St. Isidore's Farm thank you glad can be use for educational purposes.

  • @andidunn9867
    @andidunn9867 Před 5 lety +5

    Wow! Have heard so much of this race recently and was so pleased to see a movie had been made. And what a beautiful, wonderful, awesome movie it is - thank you!

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety

      Andi Dunn no thank you, glad you like 🙂✊🏻

  • @nikkiniemeyer4931
    @nikkiniemeyer4931 Před 5 lety +1

    How inspiring! Thank you for giving us a beautiful glimpse into this crazy and amazing race.

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety +1

      Nikki Niemeyer glad you like 😊

  • @AKtrailrunner
    @AKtrailrunner Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing film, so fun to watch! Thank you so much for this Linda!

  • @DH-lx8iu
    @DH-lx8iu Před 5 lety

    What a great video/film. Thank you so much.

  • @nilsp9426
    @nilsp9426 Před 5 lety +7

    Staying awake for this long is already tough...

  • @JamesScottGuitar
    @JamesScottGuitar Před 5 lety +9

    Good Lord!!!
    I’ve only just recently heard about this.
    This is incredible.

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety

      JamesScottGuitar Thank you much 😊

  • @brandonwhistler6874
    @brandonwhistler6874 Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing video thanks for sharing the experience!

  • @johnwitt586
    @johnwitt586 Před 5 lety

    So awesome! Thank you for sharing!

  • @jennatulls0420
    @jennatulls0420 Před 5 lety

    Incredible work to all the athletes and support and Laz of course! Well done Linda on capturing a story here.

  • @darelldarell2058
    @darelldarell2058 Před 5 lety +1

    tear of JoY...amazing film....congrats to a great job!!!

  • @martinstrom1559
    @martinstrom1559 Před 5 lety

    Amazing video! Thanks!

  • @johanlarsson7375
    @johanlarsson7375 Před 5 lety

    Superb movie! A fantastic race, and amazing runners!

  • @FullyAlivePodcast
    @FullyAlivePodcast Před 5 lety

    Simply and unmistakably remarkable men & women and event! Bravo!

  • @midgicegg874
    @midgicegg874 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome. What an interesting concept for a race. Congratulations to all the runners for having the courage to take on this challenge. Courtney was impressive as usual...she is one of my all time favourite athletes.

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 4 lety +1

      midgic egg that races is amazing 😉

  • @danielgallo5495
    @danielgallo5495 Před 5 lety +1

    This is the type of things that makes me wonder if I have what it takes to be shoulder to shoulder wiht this athletes. Maybe not, what "IF""!!! Linda, thank you so much for your continue ability to capture what very few people can through the camera, words, etc.

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety

      Daniel Gallo Thank you for your kind comments 🌸 will see you on the trails.

  • @Gekko186
    @Gekko186 Před 5 lety

    Great race.
    Fantastic film. Good work! 👍🏼

  • @adamdavis7038
    @adamdavis7038 Před 5 lety +1

    I can't remember any movie of any kind that moved me so much. Incredible. Thank you!

  • @SandraMartinez-qx6hc
    @SandraMartinez-qx6hc Před 5 lety +1

    Just beautiful!

  • @CjayeMedia
    @CjayeMedia Před 5 lety

    Such a great video and a very cool race.

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety +1

      Cjaye Media Thank you for watching 🌸

  • @vrasmaslucian1915
    @vrasmaslucian1915 Před 2 lety

    Amazing...

  • @JayJay-wg5ex
    @JayJay-wg5ex Před rokem

    Very beautiful video

  • @JulieGayheart
    @JulieGayheart Před 5 lety

    Excellent!!!

  • @BeyondTheUltimateRaces

    Love this guys. xx

  • @vipinkanoujiya9582
    @vipinkanoujiya9582 Před rokem

    I love it

  • @jegheterjonny
    @jegheterjonny Před 5 lety

    Wonderful.

  • @TexasCountryLiving
    @TexasCountryLiving Před 5 lety

    Great film, Linda. Any plans to document the Barkley Marathons?

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety +5

      TexasCountryLiving yes we are bringing a big crew. 🙂

  • @TRSWOODWORKING
    @TRSWOODWORKING Před 5 lety

    Great video Linda. #Impressed

  • @5150time
    @5150time Před 2 lety

    That was epic

  • @GeoffreyChisnall
    @GeoffreyChisnall Před 5 lety +5

    wow, beautiful film!

  • @jcraft3
    @jcraft3 Před rokem

    The guy smoking a cig 😂

  • @sundarielizabethkraft7288

    Beautifully done, Linda. Thanks so much for creating this movie.
    A couple (very) small things. When Laz is giving the opening pep talk, he says "trail etiquette" (not "adequate"), and "clothesline" (not "close line").

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety +1

      Sundari Kraft you are welcome 🙏

  • @Drawing623
    @Drawing623 Před 3 lety +1

    I ve last man standing event on 30th January, 2021 in india, this film is an inspiration for me

    • @mitchleblanc
      @mitchleblanc Před 2 lety +1

      How did your race go?

    • @Drawing623
      @Drawing623 Před rokem +1

      @@mitchleblanc survived 22 hours. In 2022 edition, improved to 28 and getting the privilege to represent my country India in the world backyard ultra team championship on 15th October 2022

  • @deanwatt
    @deanwatt Před 3 lety

    The mind always gives up before the body!

  • @barmyneddy1789
    @barmyneddy1789 Před 3 lety

    I read a book titled “The Long Walk” many years ago. A fun and interesting read

    • @Dreambogirl
      @Dreambogirl Před 3 lety

      By the Polish? One of my favorite books!

  • @bharanidharan2587
    @bharanidharan2587 Před 3 lety

    music name please from 13th min

  • @barefootalex
    @barefootalex Před 5 lety +3

    "the Kelly Agnew rule" lmao 😜

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety

      BarefootAlex I still trying to figure that one out 🤣

    • @yogibear6363
      @yogibear6363 Před 5 lety +5

      @@IRun4Ultra www.marathoninvestigation.com/2018/01/disqualifications-allegations-regarding-ultra-runner-kelly-agnew.html

  • @stacypervis
    @stacypervis Před rokem

    Courtney is a badass. Love seeing her compete

  • @meganvogt225
    @meganvogt225 Před 4 lety

    Does anyone know what the background music is in this video??

  • @RRP3168
    @RRP3168 Před 5 lety +2

    Courtney is just amazing!

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety

      RRP3168 agreed!

    • @samholder196
      @samholder196 Před 5 lety

      i want her to get it next year. she's one in a million

    • @kdrguru
      @kdrguru Před 5 lety

      Golden, CO reppin!

  • @JEKYLLHYDE123
    @JEKYLLHYDE123 Před 4 lety

    Awesome event, just to compete would be such an honour

  • @travisfinucane
    @travisfinucane Před 2 lety

    Are runners allowed to leave early on a loop to gift themselves a longer break before the next? Conversely, run a loop fast, and start late on the second loop to give a longer gap between loops?

    • @NathanHeaver
      @NathanHeaver Před rokem

      No everyone starts loop together but can arrive earlier for more of a rest.

  • @osgiliath4
    @osgiliath4 Před 3 lety

    Laz !

  • @anthonycoleman4917
    @anthonycoleman4917 Před 3 lety

    I didn't expect to see anyone smoking in this video!

  • @evan1132
    @evan1132 Před 4 lety

    And the woman is the....runner-up. Damn, so close! Really was rooting for the happy ending

  • @justing8784
    @justing8784 Před 11 měsíci

    The new world record was made today 102 laps 685km

  • @LSWUK
    @LSWUK Před 3 lety

    What did he say at 14:23? ('This is my..... never forget that')

    • @UnderAnElephant
      @UnderAnElephant Před 3 lety +1

      I think it is "This is magic happening here, never forget that"

    • @LSWUK
      @LSWUK Před 3 lety

      @@UnderAnElephant It sounds so clear now. Thanks Jami.

  • @ddyatlov
    @ddyatlov Před 5 lety

    when can people sign up for 2019?

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety

      Dmitry Dyatlov not sure, You can go to big dog ultra Facebook page.

  • @jerer6885
    @jerer6885 Před 4 lety +1

    The third guy didn't get enough screen time he seems very interesting but a great short documentary anyway

  • @albertoguerra3351
    @albertoguerra3351 Před 5 lety

    It's unbelievable to run 445 km!!!! In 67 hours.
    Is it allowed to take naps during the race?? The organization is by the same guy of Barkley's, isn't it?

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 5 lety +1

      alberto guerra only if you have Leisure time, if not you keep moving on.

    • @albertoguerra3351
      @albertoguerra3351 Před 5 lety

      @@IRun4Ultra hehehe. Amazing!! Thanks.

  • @caseywilson2332
    @caseywilson2332 Před 5 lety

    The main question is; "how deep are you willing to dig."

  • @Diegozijnyoutube
    @Diegozijnyoutube Před 4 lety

    Why the hell does this only have 100k views? i'm only a beginning runner because of a divorce to clear my head and slowly fell in love with the sport, since i do it for mental/head clearing and to be fit for my kids i have no end-game like a half marathon of a full, my mind and will goes further than that, just injured myself in the last week of april #corona. Doing to much with to little of a buildup and possibly runner's knee. My goal for now is to run the 'dodentocht 2021' in Belgium, it's a 100km walk/run. I hope to be able to work up to it with my off-schedule of 1 week no kids / 1 week kids, oldest came 4 yesterday so they can't really accompagnie me on runs for now and the corona ensures they can't go to my brother aswell. Anyway just a little heart release to say thank you for this short film and a new subscriber !

  • @km-co2ws
    @km-co2ws Před 3 lety

    Should be last one standing

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, because we all going to die soon.

  • @stangiles2001
    @stangiles2001 Před 2 lety

    Ive heard of a backyard event.
    Called the last dash.
    No toilets.
    No quitters only squatters.
    No shit 🤠

  • @Taco577
    @Taco577 Před 3 lety

    Courtney ran 279 miles straight? What?!?

    • @afroheaddudeful
      @afroheaddudeful Před 3 lety

      No, they have an hour to finish a loop of like 4miles, after an hour they have to start a new loop or call it quits. So they better get back to camp before the time is up so they can take a short break