Running One of Canada’s Toughest Races - QUEBEC MEGA TRAIL 100

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  • čas přidán 9. 09. 2021
  • New for 2021, the 100 mile course has over 6,500 metres of elevation gain, taking runners from the banks of the St. Lawrence River to the top of Mont-Saint-Anne through beautiful boreal forests and technical single track trails. While Quebec might be known for its extremely cold temperatures in the winter, in the summer runners could expect heat and humidity. My girlfriend Audrée and I couldn't pass up the chance to run what would prove to be one of the most challenging races in Canada.
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Komentáře • 469

  • @MR-dr5nc
    @MR-dr5nc Před 2 lety +289

    Have to say it’s refreshing to watch a running documentary that isn’t full of overly dramatic “inspiring” “blessed” music and framing. You do a great job of letting the footage speak for itself and instill a balanced set of emotions.

    • @ak8990
      @ak8990 Před 7 měsíci +4

      I second this!!!

  • @Rixhie76
    @Rixhie76 Před rokem +27

    Audree’s honesty about her butt crack maintenance will keep me coming back to your channel again and again Jeff.

  • @HVCollective
    @HVCollective Před 2 lety +101

    Wow what an incredible effort from Audree. Can we take a second to acknowledge she run her first 100miler! Incredible, upbeat all the way. She should be really proud

    • @JeffPelletier
      @JeffPelletier  Před 2 lety +4

      Totally incredible indeed, great execution.

  • @huongsiegel6737
    @huongsiegel6737 Před 28 dny +5

    I love Audree's commentary about her emotions throughout the race. You can anything physically if you have the right mindset. Her commentaries were real and honest. Bravo Audree! ❤

  • @RealGood10
    @RealGood10 Před 2 lety +111

    Honestly, one of the best running videos on YT. The history lesson and Quebec city tour was the cherry on top. Well done, the tourism board owes you big!!

  • @MrBrownie77
    @MrBrownie77 Před 4 měsíci +10

    How have I only just found this channel. The footage and the commentary from you both during the race was spot on. Not over the top but just describing what you’re doing, how you’re feeling and reacting to the situation. All done with a smile. Top quality stuff subscribed.

  • @ContentsMayDiffer
    @ContentsMayDiffer Před 2 lety +7

    You have a rare gift when it comes to telling long form stories.

  • @unkreativnet
    @unkreativnet Před 2 lety +11

    120k in "The Energy Level might have dropped". Yeah. Mine to zero. 100km before that point. What a run and thanks for the wonderful video :-)

  • @iamamish
    @iamamish Před rokem +11

    People who haven't lived in humid climes really underestimate the effect that high humidity can have. I have lived in both Phoenix AZ and Cleveland, Ohio, and I'll take Phoenix at 100 degrees F over Cleveland at 80 F when it is humid. As you said, it really robs your body of the ability to cool itself.

    • @Seanonyoutube
      @Seanonyoutube Před 20 dny

      I’m thankful that I got into running when I lived in Hawaii, now everywhere else feels easy, well except florida lol

  • @PawelBanaszak
    @PawelBanaszak Před 2 lety +27

    Incredible film!!! Huge congrats for Audree for not only her first 100 miler, first win but also for shooting so much content on the way :) It's so inspiring to see you two pull this one off together with the support of Audree's family. Thanks for the Quebec and history topping. To me that's what makes your films unique - it's not just the running, but the nature, the places and the people. When I saw you walk up these stairs I wondered how was it climbing down ;) Thanks for taking us to that amazing place!

    • @JeffPelletier
      @JeffPelletier  Před 2 lety +4

      Thanks so much! I've been trying to incorporate more of the backstory of an area into my films. Glad to hear you enjoy it.

  • @pauldube5364
    @pauldube5364 Před 2 lety +31

    This is some top notch filming. Those drone shots of the river crossing were incredible. No clue how you do all that and run 100 miles. Congrats to both of you on epic performances

  • @stephanfrion2805
    @stephanfrion2805 Před 2 lety +3

    french, my native language that I dont speak anymore ... feel like I'm forgetting it a bit ...
    and dont even think I would know what to say to another runner in french in a race ... chapeau bas Monsieur Pelletier ! tres impressionant

  • @mistymountains360
    @mistymountains360 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Im lovin it , the last few weeks ive been catching these when i could and loving the running ,the scenery ,the content is spot on for me and you make a great narrator also ,keep running and keep these coming ,thank you ❤

  • @JusReloaded
    @JusReloaded Před 10 měsíci +4

    This just happened to pop up on my timeline. How didn’t I know about this race? This was amazing to watch!!!

  • @alfiecurnow7429
    @alfiecurnow7429 Před rokem +4

    Thank you CZcams algorithm for bringing me these amazing running docs! Fantastic and well edited video

  • @bartosztadeusz2171
    @bartosztadeusz2171 Před 2 lety +8

    I've got only smile on my face at the end of this film. Merci beaucoup!

  • @francoisxavieraube365
    @francoisxavieraube365 Před rokem +9

    Being from Quebec, your filming, editing and overall appreciation for the province made me really happy and proud. Great film making! And the historic part at the end was really awesome😁

  • @Quickfistazor
    @Quickfistazor Před 10 měsíci +1

    I love Mega Trail, the only place eating a Snickers as a breakfast is not only tolerated, but recommended. Congrats to the both of You. Félicitations pour votre classement, les efforts ont été récompensés !

  • @janeperry4362
    @janeperry4362 Před 2 lety +24

    Totally awesome: the film, two North Van runners and the whole Quebec connection for the Pelletiers and LaFrenières! Great job in all respects - merci beaucoup!

  • @susanwiggins6309
    @susanwiggins6309 Před 2 lety

    A beautiful view of a beautiful region - glad to have found this video! Thanks Jeff and Congratulations to you both on a great race.

  • @lucianoprea3619
    @lucianoprea3619 Před 2 lety +40

    One of my favorites movies on your channel, I like that you included so much about the community around, not only the race and running! Many thanks Jeff!

    • @JeffPelletier
      @JeffPelletier  Před 2 lety +3

      Awesome, happy to hear that. I was trying something a little different with this one.

  • @Bryanoconnor61
    @Bryanoconnor61 Před 2 lety +1

    Great running from both of you!! Inspirational

  • @jimkwan1807
    @jimkwan1807 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done! Thank you for sharing your experience and making this video.

  • @marienixon148
    @marienixon148 Před 2 lety +1

    Enjoyed this a lot. Great seeing the on-course action from both of you!

  • @trailsofanoldrunner
    @trailsofanoldrunner Před 2 lety

    Great performances and a great film! Thanks for sharing

  • @gitaerram5116
    @gitaerram5116 Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful stuff as usual. Thank you both for another fascinating film.

  • @thesampsota
    @thesampsota Před 2 lety +2

    10 minutes in an I love it already. I just love your films Jeff! Plus I love Quebec and I now really want to do that one some day. Thanks man!

  • @pasadenaphil8804
    @pasadenaphil8804 Před 2 lety +4

    As someone whose family traces back to the very first 50 families to settle Quebec and who spoke only French until I was 8 years old, this film evoked a lot of childhood memories. My mother grew up on a farm near Riviere du Loup and we visited there a couple of times when I was a child. Good memories. Great video too. I've also been a runner all of my life and still get in 1300-1500 miles a year. I just can't get enough of these videos and this was one of the best. Good work!

  • @SeeChadRun
    @SeeChadRun Před 2 lety +2

    This is amazing Jeff! Great film, scenery, story, and race! I enjoyed every minute of this video!!!

  • @helenlebel6948
    @helenlebel6948 Před 2 lety +1

    Really enjoyed the journey! Also - great drone shots - what a beautiful area!!

  • @albertoguerra3351
    @albertoguerra3351 Před rokem +1

    Once again an amazing video!😊 Congratulations 👏

  • @tesswarner6582
    @tesswarner6582 Před 2 lety +2

    Loved this video. Enjoyed the perspective from both of you.

  • @silverdesk72
    @silverdesk72 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic video. I loved following along with you. The extra material was amazing too.

  • @jenniferraquelalvarez5800

    Wow! Awesome! Alot of great advice! Congratulations!

  • @mwchestnut1
    @mwchestnut1 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video! Good job guys!

  • @YouthOnlyZone
    @YouthOnlyZone Před 2 lety

    Great movie!! Really enjoyed watching it.

  • @wipplehollowbasketba
    @wipplehollowbasketba Před 2 lety +1

    great race and great video!! Cheers!!

  • @ivanmillar675
    @ivanmillar675 Před 2 lety +2

    Well done to you both! incredible video and an awesome narrative all set in such a beautiful and inspiring location!!

  • @videoscivici
    @videoscivici Před 2 lety +1

    Special connection with Quebec... love you video and congrats for you race guys!

  • @bongrobs
    @bongrobs Před 2 lety +1

    awesome awesome run & film ... thank u :)

  • @bummbummkrach4356
    @bummbummkrach4356 Před 2 lety +6

    Sooo nice to watch. Also super cool to see audreé's perspective.

  • @grahamlloyd2838
    @grahamlloyd2838 Před 2 lety +2

    Jeff and Audree....this is a great video. Thank you so much for posting. The video is very informative.

  • @alinfeies
    @alinfeies Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats Audree! Nice race and Jeff, that was another nice video you made. Keep up the good job guys!

  • @carni6319
    @carni6319 Před 2 lety +1

    You two are amazing.

  • @iterato1
    @iterato1 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats to both of you on the great race and video! I'm putting this race on my list!

  • @lou36heron87
    @lou36heron87 Před 2 lety +2

    great race and dedication and effort and congrats to you both! another great job of taking us on a cool adventurous challenge! so happy for Audree!

  • @erikaoakes6388
    @erikaoakes6388 Před 2 lety +2

    Loved the video! ! Very Inspiring! Massive congrats to you both from Sydney! 👏

  • @derrunn3r613
    @derrunn3r613 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful and incredibly inspiring! What a great accomplishment, and what a great movie, everything is just awesome! Thanks a lot for that!

  • @TheSuperDizor
    @TheSuperDizor Před 2 lety +1

    Why I just discovered this channel? Awesome!! thank you

  • @KingdomArmor
    @KingdomArmor Před rokem +4

    Absolutely loved coming along on both of your journeys. Keep up the great work you are doing to promote and inspire this sport.

  • @markkennedy6366
    @markkennedy6366 Před 2 lety +2

    Another great video Jeff, congratulations Audree'

  • @wowhenweigh6753
    @wowhenweigh6753 Před 2 lety +1

    incredible video. Amazing story. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jeanfortier6859
    @jeanfortier6859 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you for this great film Jeff! It's awesome to see the inside of QMT by two exceptional trail runners. So glad that you put a part on Quebec City which is a must to visit when coming at QMT.

  • @adventure_outdoors
    @adventure_outdoors Před 2 lety +1

    I'm so glad I just found your channel! Great quality videos!

    • @JeffPelletier
      @JeffPelletier  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks Megan! You’ve got some catching up to do 😅

  • @GillFisherRunningMySpace

    What an amazing race to watch! Congratulations to both of you for such an epic run! Love seeing you race trails in the beautiful area I’ve skied! Awesome Audree on place #1!!

  • @ruanbotha7512
    @ruanbotha7512 Před 2 lety +7

    Hi Jeff, watched this video after you talked about it in your 2022 goals video - must say I absolutely love the double take - following the two of you on the same race is very enjoyable and insightful!

  • @runitmj
    @runitmj Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome video Jeff! Great narration, filming while racing & winning Audrée! You two are wild

  • @gerritlikestohike
    @gerritlikestohike Před 2 lety +1

    I enoy watching your videos a lot. Thank you for the effort you put into making those.

  • @mortonmedia
    @mortonmedia Před 2 lety +2

    This was one hour very well spent, cheers guys

  • @k3vinkslau
    @k3vinkslau Před 2 lety +4

    Congratulations to you both on your 8th and 1st placing! Awesome race and still have time to capture amazing video footages 👍

  • @jean-baptistedavid6686
    @jean-baptistedavid6686 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video and congrats to both of you for your amazing performances. Love from France

  • @davidstacey4721
    @davidstacey4721 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic film yet again Jeff. Thanks to both of you for sharing your experience with us and congratulations on your achievements. Best of luck with your next endeavours. 👍🏻

  • @grahamlloyd2838
    @grahamlloyd2838 Před 2 lety +1

    Very good video. The details of race preparation (equipment and food) were very good. Thanks.

  • @urassisdragon
    @urassisdragon Před 8 měsíci +1

    What a lovely video-really amazing!!!

  • @johanneslaidig1647
    @johanneslaidig1647 Před 2 lety +4

    That was a great movie indeed. It made me feel I was there on the trails with you & in Quebéc, too - congratulatoins to Audrée and many thanks Jeff for this awesome film!

  • @patricelemay1190
    @patricelemay1190 Před 2 lety +2

    Enfin une grande course dans ma province ! Thank u man! 😄👍💙🤍💙

  • @Kelly_Ben
    @Kelly_Ben Před 11 měsíci +1

    Wow, congratulations to you both!! What a beautiful film about a beautiful place! Adding this area to my racing bucket list!

  • @celo101
    @celo101 Před 2 lety +3

    Greetings from Europe ! First, huge congratulations to both of you for the QMT (and the 1st place!!!), great crewing as well. :) This video particularly struck home for I lived many years in QC and have regularly returned to visit. Your video certainly awakened fond memories from numerous hikes and trail runs in the area from Baie-Saint-Paul all the way to Mont-Sainte-Anne, not to mention QC, l'île d'Orléans, les chutes Montmorency... Beautiful video, loved the way you edited it. I felt for you on some of the more technical and tortuous sections of the trails, especially in those humid conditions! And in the Petit Champlain stairs at the end! Looking forward to run the QMT one day in this beautiful part of the world. Thanks for sharing and all the best to both of you for what's next. Happy trails!!!

  • @albertoguerradelima5566
    @albertoguerradelima5566 Před 2 lety +2

    Perfect! One of the best ultra trail videos I've watched. Pre-race tips on food and gear; different points of view of the race you two got; soundtrack; images edition; organization of the race crew. Congratulations!

  • @adamgriss2025
    @adamgriss2025 Před 2 lety +1

    What a spectacular video! ❤️

  • @freestyleworkout389
    @freestyleworkout389 Před 2 lety +1

    A really cool movie and a very relaxed attitude, I really appreciate your approach to ultra running. Great couple, you make look running 100 miles easy! Congrats to you both!

  • @Gentlemanwick
    @Gentlemanwick Před 2 lety +1

    Great video Jeff. Keep it up.

  • @nicolasmachado447
    @nicolasmachado447 Před 2 lety +7

    What an amazing film you have done. Litteraly one of the best i have ever seen ´bout trail running. Loved it

  • @williamryan8576
    @williamryan8576 Před 2 lety +1

    Very solid video ! I am hype for my next race !

  • @davidhayward1261
    @davidhayward1261 Před 2 lety +2

    Absolutely amazing both. Best video. Loved it.. keep up the excellent work.🌲🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

  • @deldridg
    @deldridg Před 2 lety +1

    Wow - more compelling viewing from you amazing pair! Congratulations on not only completing but for your incredible placements! We also loved the city and genealogy tour. It was also interesting to note your very different mindsets during the race, or at least as we perceived them. Jeff - you seem quite the analytical thinker, articulating with great precision about each element - nutrition intake etc. and Audrée, we also loved your bouyant spirit as you seemingly floated through the course, your commentary of a more emotional style. Together you are wonderfully complimentary! Keep up the good work and know that your huge efforts in producing these are creating inspirational waves everywhere, even here in Sydney, Oz! Cheers and thank you - Dave and family

  • @ZenTrailRunning
    @ZenTrailRunning Před rokem

    Your films are amazing. Feel like I’m running with you. Inspiring. Makes the time fly on the treadmill while preparing for better weather adventures. Georgia series should be an awesome long run companion ! Thanks

  • @rileymaynor
    @rileymaynor Před 8 měsíci +1

    Your videos are motivation for me to stay off the couch a little more each day! lol
    Your journey has been extremely inspiring ❤

  • @mannpatel5899
    @mannpatel5899 Před rokem +1

    Well explained. And congratulations 👏

  • @seberl722
    @seberl722 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful! Fine tuning for my next quickly incoming marathon (I know so short right?!). You guys make me want to drop it all and register for an Ultra… 👏
    Vive le Québec! 💙

  • @nickjarvis3614
    @nickjarvis3614 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow! Another incredible film, Jeff! BC ultra runners are having quite the summer season in Quebec.

  • @laureeeent
    @laureeeent Před 2 lety +2

    Vraiment cool! Merci!

  • @mthuthuzelimsobantu5546
    @mthuthuzelimsobantu5546 Před rokem +10

    Deadset the best race report/docco I've watched on any platform! Incredible insight into what it must have been like for you 2. Cracking stuff!

  • @stevejodoin9937
    @stevejodoin9937 Před 2 lety +2

    Beau film! Merci d’avoir aussi bien représenté Québec et ses environs.

  • @3rikaal415
    @3rikaal415 Před rokem +1

    Super intéressant! Beau parcours. Merci, c'est très inspirant. De belles images et un montage super efficace. 🔝

  • @garthhume
    @garthhume Před 2 lety +1

    One of my favourite running videos

  • @nahtanojoth
    @nahtanojoth Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome! You guys are superhumans. Amazing video. Congrats to both of you 🎉🥇🥇

  • @Microgoon
    @Microgoon Před rokem +7

    Jeff, thank you for the amazing videos. I started running a couple months ago due to circumstances in my life that required me to gain mental clarity. These videos are not just inspiration but they are full of life, I’m tearing up as I write this watching your guys’ journey, knowing next year I will tackle my first 100 miler. These videos give me the vision of myself finishing and wanting to gain that feeling. So thank you..

  • @kgenest100
    @kgenest100 Před 2 lety

    Bravo à vous deux et merci pour ce superbe vidéo. You make me feel proud to be a (modest) trail runner, to be Canadian and to be Québécois!

  • @peterholdaway3424
    @peterholdaway3424 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing your journey. Always look forward to your new posts.

  • @susanjane4784
    @susanjane4784 Před 2 lety +3

    First time here and I subscribed! This format really works for me. Having two different runners makes a huge difference to me because I can witness the same situations from entirely different viewpoints. This area of Canada is also stunning. Great race. Great location.

  • @emlyngriffith5846
    @emlyngriffith5846 Před rokem +2

    Great video. Fantastic effort both of you…..you made it look so easy! Well done 👍🍷

  • @AlexBernaquez
    @AlexBernaquez Před 2 lety

    Ohh wow, a friend talked about your content to me and I'm discovering slowly all of it... This video is the first one I've watched, for two reasons, first I was running behind you in 2021, I was running my first ultra, the 110k parcour and also I'm doing the 100 miles this year. I can't tell you how grateful I am. Being with you on your journey, I've traveled my own ultra that I did last year and brought back many teary eyes eheheh. Thank you for putting togheter awsome documentary, they are so enjoyable!! Also It does inspire me to gather some content along my own path because I'm lacking in this area and my memory is fine but having more seems a wise idea at this time!
    Thank you again Jeff and have fun on the trails!!

  • @cynthiabrunet8998
    @cynthiabrunet8998 Před 2 lety +2

    Bravo à vous deux! Ça donne le goût de se dépasser!!

  • @kevkongable
    @kevkongable Před 2 lety +2

    Great video, love the filming from both perspectives. Well done to the lady!

  • @Lareau41
    @Lareau41 Před 2 lety +3

    Really enjoyed the movie! Your french is really impressive! You're giving me the last kick in the... I needed to begin trail running! :)

  • @derricksy
    @derricksy Před 2 lety +1

    Never know a running video can be that interesting. great production and big congratz to the lady!

  • @tyedyegal9
    @tyedyegal9 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome as always! Great work you two! Love watching your videos from Texas!

  • @paulpurves484
    @paulpurves484 Před rokem +1

    Inspirational videos really enjoyed watching .

  • @StreamCrossingRunner
    @StreamCrossingRunner Před 2 lety +1

    Loved the race footage and the time in Quebec City - another great video Jeff!