Mud, Guts and Glory: Liverpool Cross Challenge 2023 (Euro Trials)

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  • čas přidán 28. 11. 2023
  • Callum toes the line at the Liverpool Cross Challenge, a premier event in the UK cross country schedule. This race incorporates the trials for the European Cross Country Championships, giving athletes a chance to earn a coveted Great Britain vest and represent their country at a major championships.
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  • @ColeRunning
    @ColeRunning Před 6 měsíci +89

    Charlie has outdone himself on this one. I knew the result of the race, but was still hooked. The benchmark for running related story telling on CZcams atm. Callum continues to walk the walk. Properly enjoyed.

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci +11

      Thanks Cole. We have some sad music locked and loaded for when things don’t go to plan… not needed it just yet! 💪🏼

    • @ColeRunning
      @ColeRunning Před 6 měsíci

      @@the.distanceproject🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @diamondexteriorcleaning
    @diamondexteriorcleaning Před 6 měsíci +45

    5 minutes in and you can tell how much work Charlie has put in to this one.
    Elson with an absolute banger of a run and Alfie squeaking it too. Well done the boys.

  • @bensheppard8434
    @bensheppard8434 Před 6 měsíci +7

    'SQUARES BAR AND A BOTTLE OF WINE BABY' - Put it on a T-shirt!! ahaha, absolutely class!

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Can confirm this never materialised 😕

    • @bensheppard8434
      @bensheppard8434 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@the.distanceproject probably best, you’ve got a Euros to go and shake a few feathers at now!!! Go well mate! 💨

  • @sebastiancockerell8441
    @sebastiancockerell8441 Před 6 měsíci +16

    Charlie you've outdone yourself again with the production quality - this channel deserves way more subs.
    What a run Callum! Thrilling race to watch live with how it seemed like you were out of it. Good luck at Brussels!

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you! We’re confident the subs will come over time - the stuff we can create will be off the scale if we have 50k people watching rather than 5k. “Athletics” is a much smaller niche than “running” (parkrun, etc.) but we’re slowly winning people over!

  • @paddywordsworth
    @paddywordsworth Před 6 měsíci +10

    You appeared to be a lot further back on the livestream and didn’t get much mention on the commentary. Then out of nowhere you ended up with a cracking result! Good effort. Enjoying the progress.

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci

      I made the mistake of going out too hard a few weeks ago when I raced in Spain, so had to learn some lessons from that 👍🏼

  • @ilariae346
    @ilariae346 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Watching your race videos is like watching an action movie !!! Love it

  • @sandrahill5899
    @sandrahill5899 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Quality video ..just what the sport needs ..thanks and well done to you both

  • @13frankyo12
    @13frankyo12 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Was waiting impatiently for this one! Amazing vid mate!

  • @natpoulter
    @natpoulter Před 6 měsíci +2

    Best vid so far. Crying over here

  • @scott8374
    @scott8374 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Wow that was another level video. Brilliant Charlie and Callum you are both smashing it on and off the field 🤌

  • @robertstenhouse3880
    @robertstenhouse3880 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Epic video, well done Callum

  • @harewood1988
    @harewood1988 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Cracking video, captured it perfectly

  • @TumoRuns
    @TumoRuns Před 6 měsíci +2

    Everything about this is top tier. Particularly the bigging up of the juniors at the end. Rate this highly gents

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci

      Sets us up for a follow-on piece in Brussels... watch this space!

  • @tomw2889
    @tomw2889 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Another class video guys, you make a great team. Particularly love the colour grading on the video.
    It's great that you're making content on races like this as the streams are usually so bad and otherwise it gets relegated to a few column inches in Athletics Weekly. Good luck for brussels!

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Coverage in the UK is terrible. It’s nobody’s fault really, most organisers are strapped for cash and it’s a big investment to get a good stream/video when there is little proof that the audience is out there. Hopefully stuff like this proves there is an appetite for it!

  • @ilariae346
    @ilariae346 Před 6 měsíci +1

    And well done :)

  • @user-pf9xv4gg9b
    @user-pf9xv4gg9b Před 6 měsíci +1

    Class 👏

  • @Stevenc1984
    @Stevenc1984 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I've been looking forward to this one and it didn't disappoint! Next stop Brussels ✈️

  • @MrAllybell
    @MrAllybell Před 6 měsíci +1

    Not the least surprising, thoroughly deserved - best of luck next month

  • @marchartley4836
    @marchartley4836 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Lads take a bow & chapeau. This is next level, the running world has never seen anything like type of production before. Hugely impressive and massive congratulations and thanks to all who contributed.

  • @lewisturner9511
    @lewisturner9511 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks, love the content!

  • @Ozzy1984_
    @Ozzy1984_ Před 6 měsíci +2

    We were there. My son U13 and myself in the seniors, ran. Well done on your race!

  • @mrjonnylowes
    @mrjonnylowes Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great run! Well done mate.

  • @GeorgiosA
    @GeorgiosA Před 6 měsíci +2

    Really great work, both Callum on the running and Charlie on producing this video. Fantastic content and coverage of the event. More of that please, let's see the Euros!

  • @GabrielLima87
    @GabrielLima87 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Well done lads

  • @nyx2076
    @nyx2076 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Come on boys, solid video, well done Callum what a performance and well done Charlie amazing production.👏

  • @arceus54321
    @arceus54321 Před 5 měsíci +1

    another awesome video

  • @dougalburrowes6898
    @dougalburrowes6898 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This is outrageously good content. Refreshing for content that magnifies the sport not egos…LOVED the mini summary of all the contenders…such a massive fan. Use your platform to support others, magnify the sport and make great content at the same time.

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Thanks for the support! The “explanation” type intro seems to have gone down really well, so we’ll look to implement this going forward!

  • @MarkUrquhart23
    @MarkUrquhart23 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Awesome run, playing out your game plan you mentioned beforehand to absolute perfection! Love the videos, good luck in Brussels!

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn’t! Thanks for watching 👏🏼

  • @laurenmillyx
    @laurenmillyx Před 6 měsíci +1

    Why is this better than pretty much any Netflix movie I have watched?!😮 the athlete and editor are 👌

  • @harrywoodward3310
    @harrywoodward3310 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Such an incredible watch as always, the production quality is next level. Big fan of these lads

  • @greenpenguin3154
    @greenpenguin3154 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Devious

  • @allendale10
    @allendale10 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Quality run, quality video. It really captures the atmosphere of Sefton Park and the excitement on the day

  • @IsaacTsymberov
    @IsaacTsymberov Před 6 měsíci

    Great racing!! And the story telling is getting to another level as well!!

  • @sodaresoda
    @sodaresoda Před 6 měsíci +1

    That was great! The race recap was epic! Congrats Callum 🔥 on an insane field.

  • @joelfreeland352
    @joelfreeland352 Před 6 měsíci +1

    exceptional content Charlie and Callum, bravo!

  • @lankysam
    @lankysam Před 6 měsíci +1

    Amazing videography as always from Charlie and great running Callum congrats on coming top 6 and inspiring us all ❤

  • @samwilkinson2833
    @samwilkinson2833 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Amazing video as always, brilliant quality and great running👌

  • @DionRobertGriffith
    @DionRobertGriffith Před 6 měsíci +1

    Good stuff good stuff

  • @jasonmarlow1802
    @jasonmarlow1802 Před 6 měsíci +2

    great run mate, well done, keep up the good work

  • @jameshampson1384
    @jameshampson1384 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The quality of this video! From Charlie out doing himself to Callum trusting his ability. Quality guys!!

  • @jmuirhead100
    @jmuirhead100 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Incredible video! You two are so good at telling your story that I almost teared up when your GF congratulated you after the race. Felt like I was there! All the best at euro cross.

  • @vivpm
    @vivpm Před 6 měsíci +1

    I knew the outcome but I was gripped from start to finish. Great stuff! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @jaspermcdowell229
    @jaspermcdowell229 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Well done Callum for running an incredible race and Charlie for outdoing yourself with this edit 👏🙌

  • @marktelford5250
    @marktelford5250 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Brilliant video, so well edited, very informative at the start going through the contenders, so well put together for the actual race footage too. Great work Charlie and fantastic result Callum.

  • @chrisbeattie8738
    @chrisbeattie8738 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Congrats!! Great content, and loved the race. Absolutely stacked field. Best of luck in 2 weeks 👏

  • @hervebavazzano
    @hervebavazzano Před 6 měsíci +1

    Brilliant editing and race! Well done 🎉

  • @ThatRunnerAaron
    @ThatRunnerAaron Před 6 měsíci +1

    Stonier showing his 1500m predigree with a viscious kick at the end to pip Rowe!
    Mate I don’t know how you keep doing it, man’s on FIYAH!
    Love it Callum, well done again & big shout to Charlie for another showing of stellar production.

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci

      Stonier is the most talented athlete in the UK… range & quality of performances is off the scale 👏🏼

  • @andrewllewellyn5254
    @andrewllewellyn5254 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Quality vid that lads, and epic run from Callum 💪👏

  • @georgearthur3232
    @georgearthur3232 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great coverage from Charlie amazing run from you Callum well done guys 👍👏👏👏

  • @tomdivasion7724
    @tomdivasion7724 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Such a great video, congrats Callum!

  • @sahu
    @sahu Před 6 měsíci +1

    well done all around. this was shot beautifully.

  • @MONROE711
    @MONROE711 Před 6 měsíci +1

    AWESOME video and congratulations!

  • @leigh5863
    @leigh5863 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I stopped running when I was 16, used to do the young athletes leagues and I remember racing Hugo Milner in a few of those. He was pretty insane back then, a bit surreal seeing him win this one.
    Awesome video, keep it up :D

  • @miguelv.5373
    @miguelv.5373 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The level of both running and storytelling in this is superb. Now go smash it in Brussels 🔥

  • @sxy4ward843
    @sxy4ward843 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video of a great run

  • @rash8917
    @rash8917 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Lucky to have this pair working together with clear long term goals. Demonstrating how good the UK grass roots running culture is and flying the flag for this kinda content. Nice one lads.

  • @reluctantfellrunner
    @reluctantfellrunner Před 6 měsíci +1

    Fantastic running. Best wishes out there.

  • @oscarstapleton5539
    @oscarstapleton5539 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This is great work guys! I saw an interview with Carl Lewis at the same race where he comments on the state of athletics saying "if you have to talk about yourself then you're not broadening it (the audience)". The focus on the competition and battles within this race which are not often communicated to people outside of those small circles seems like a step in that direction. Well done!!

  • @Trackstaa_
    @Trackstaa_ Před 6 měsíci +3

    Callum works hard. But Charlie works harder

  • @charliechamberlayne7042
    @charliechamberlayne7042 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Incredible work lads, seriously good content

  • @gleng1855
    @gleng1855 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I was there cheering you on and really thought you weren't going to it until the last lap, what a run

  • @dylanburns9381
    @dylanburns9381 Před 6 měsíci +1

    More content like this please!

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci

      More coming soon! Brussels up next where we will follow the journey of some of the athletes mentioned at the end of this video. Plus me!

  • @richardbalfe6907
    @richardbalfe6907 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Savage running💪💪

  • @rohansarathy
    @rohansarathy Před 6 měsíci +1

    Congrats Callum! And we’ll done Charlie 👏

  • @laurenmillyx
    @laurenmillyx Před 6 měsíci +1

    One thing that really stands out for me with Callum is how strong he looks compared to the other runners. I don’t know if it’s the mile training or something else but no matter what the surface or distance into the race, his form holds a lot steadier than most!😊

  • @Purespeed941
    @Purespeed941 Před 6 měsíci +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @zacharygodfrey6781
    @zacharygodfrey6781 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Beast brotha. Good job

  • @TrumpPlays
    @TrumpPlays Před 6 měsíci +1

    I wish there was something like this in the U.S. especially for the post-collegiate athletes to still compete on a circuit at a high-level

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci

      You guys do have it for the World XC Trials which is kinda similar :)

  • @Annat4r
    @Annat4r Před 6 měsíci +1

    I'm no tea drinking Brit but this was some awesome content! Congrats from the land of guns and grease!

  • @BigLando
    @BigLando Před 6 měsíci +1

    Huge run Callum!

  • @TheFODRunner
    @TheFODRunner Před 6 měsíci +3

    Mate - you have a serious engine on you… I know you’re a much shorter distance kinda guy but you have a massive future on the roads too if you ever decide to go that way!
    Brilliant edit too - well done Charlie 👏

  • @RyanOwenGibson
    @RyanOwenGibson Před 6 měsíci +1

    Another brilliant film! Too many people sleeping on Callum Elson and this channel.

  • @johnnelson5929
    @johnnelson5929 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Made a cup of coffee over here in the States and caught your race in the morning. Man, what a great race generally, and I thought you did pretty great. Wasn't clear how that left the selection based on the broadcast commentators, but great race! The commentators were saying the first 4 spots were guaranteed, and the final 2 were up for selection maybe? Sounds like you'll be going to EuroCross, though, which is always a great race to watch!

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci

      That’s exactly right, although usually (almost every year) it’s the top 6 they end up picking. For the clarity & simplicity of the video we just decided to explain it as the top 6! Thanks for watching!

  • @mrdestroyer5297
    @mrdestroyer5297 Před 6 měsíci +2

    16:03 😂😂

  • @Gentlysix
    @Gentlysix Před 6 měsíci +2

    How do you not have more subscribers

  • @elliotlowe4994
    @elliotlowe4994 Před 6 měsíci +1

    A production thats as good as Callum’s performance. What a fucking video

  • @thirtytwelve6920
    @thirtytwelve6920 Před 6 měsíci

    Im an aspiring xc runner over in the states ur a huge inspo for me ty

  • @sstevogb
    @sstevogb Před 6 měsíci +1

    the hero sub elite athletes needed to create content

  • @UKTriNews
    @UKTriNews Před 6 měsíci +1

    Quality video, what does charlie shoot on?

  • @TheSloanlogic
    @TheSloanlogic Před 6 měsíci +1

    Congratulations!! Way to keep controlled til u needed to push. Also that orange jacket is sick. Where did u get it??

  • @paddywordsworth
    @paddywordsworth Před 6 měsíci +1

    What happened to Marc Scott? Seemed to lose it near the end.

  • @pchallen9795
    @pchallen9795 Před 6 měsíci +1

    15:50 is that Carl Lewis handing out medals…?? How random is that?

  • @charliemccarthy7996
    @charliemccarthy7996 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Quote of the video competition:
    1. "Have I got mud on my face?"
    2. "Want dinner? Nah, SQUARES BAR & A BOTTLE OF WINE BABY!"

  • @jamestunstead1319
    @jamestunstead1319 Před 6 měsíci

    Do you stay overnight before and/or after the race? Or do you just turn up, warm up, race, get covered in mud and then drive home?!

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Depending on how far the travel is I usually stay the night before & travel home after the race (for UK races). International is multiple nights 👍🏼

  • @Ultrarunnerdad
    @Ultrarunnerdad Před 6 měsíci +1

    Was that Carl Lewis handing out the medals too?

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yeah that’s right! He was there with the endurance coach from Houston (college)

  • @euansaunders7041
    @euansaunders7041 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Ridiculous to think your time averaged out to sub 30min 10k on a grass (bog) course. Insane.

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci

      Probably just a little outside 30:00, as when I got home I saw the course was slightly shorter than the advertised 9.8km (according to people that wore a watch)... but I'm taking it!

  • @markbateman9222
    @markbateman9222 Před 6 měsíci

    I've had this conversation with other youtubers but how can an event in November be "the premier event" in the UK X Country season? It's far too early in the season, a lot of track runners are just returning to heavy training after their end of season break. The European Championships are also far too early in the season - equivalent to holding a track championships in May. Shouldn't the focus of the X Country season be the World Champs in March?
    Having said all that, great video and one hell of a run! Massive congratulations! You must be over the moon with your current fitness levels?

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci

      Same argument works the other way around… this year World XC is far far too close to the track season - meaning those focusing on the Olympics may choose not to compete. Also, this year the Euro Outdoor champs are 7th June, so almost “May” haha.

    • @markbateman9222
      @markbateman9222 Před 6 měsíci

      Perhaps the timing of the European track championships in 2024 is dictated by the fact that there is a more important meet a couple of months later! Only happens every four years. Euro X Country champs at the same time every year!@@the.distanceproject

    • @the.distanceproject
      @the.distanceproject  Před 6 měsíci

      @@markbateman9222 it's better for athletes and fans for it not to clash with the indoor season.... then we'd see watered down fields in both competitions and wouldn't allow the top athletes to try and win everything possible!

  • @alexb1084
    @alexb1084 Před 6 měsíci +2

    This is premium content 🤌🏻