Running the Tarawera 100 mile Ultra Marathon from the back. CHASING POUNAMU. Running Documentary
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- CHASING POUNAMU is an authentic inspirational story that follows a back-of-the-pack, trail runner running for redemption at the 2019 Tarawera 100-mile Ultramarathon.
A moving and dramatic story of the everyday man, interspersed with insights from the elites of global trail running. Chasing Pounamu will touch anyone that's ever got back up to try something that seemed impossible.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Courtney Dauwalter
Ryan Sandes
Camille Herron
Jeff Browning
Sally McRae
Tim Day
and of course Mr. Adrian Henry (and his family) for sharing his journey!
Thanks for watching! please like, comment & subscribe.😀
#trailrunning #100miles #ultramarathon #taraweraultramarathon #running inspiration #ultrarunning #running #ultra
What an amazing race director to go out and help 1 person finish. The whole race is his responsibility and he found time to go help him. Amazing achievement.
Yeah, He's a good guy.
I saw another video where he's personally giving splits to the race leader too. He's everywhere lol
The Running Channel brought me here
Cool. Thanks for watching!
Me last week: Really struggling to make it around parkrun without stopping atm.
Me after watching this: Honey, I'm signing up to the Miler next year.
Thanks Leigh. Thats great to hear.
Amazing stuff. That was brutal. I cried. Beautiful.
Thanks guys, Im glad you liked it!
Thanks heaps Adrian and the rest of the crew in this real film . My wife found this in you tube first and forwarded it to me . This Film triggered my participation in Ultra running . Just did my First TUM 50 last Saturday , 11Feb2023 😎🤘🏽, supernatural achievement upon the finish line . Looking forward for TUM102 next year 2024 🔥🤘🏽
Thanks for watching Tam NZ! Great to hear you completed the TUM 50. Good luck with the 102 next year!
See you there!
Wasn’t expecting to have a little cry today, but there you go. What an achievement.
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Wow, just wow. All the emotions, captured perfectly. What an inspiration. Yes I cried watching Adrian strive for the finish within the cutoff time. For someone who is running her first trail race this coming weekend this short film is pure motivation.
Thanks Julie, Go hard and have fun on your trail run!
Good luck
Great post
Hey Julie, how did you do in your trail race?
In tears watching this. Really shows the beauty and heart of running. Kudos to the Race director too. Amazing to see him care so much not only about the race itself but the participants. Last finisher just as important at the first place finisher 🙌🏻
Thanks! Im glad you enjoyed it.
As a keen trail runner, but not super fast, I can relate to this. Well done Adrian! Loved this film so much!! #motivation
Thanks for watching!!😀👟
As someone at the tail end of a 6 month training program and facing 128k and 7500m of elevation in a month, expecting to be close to the 30 hour cutoff, I really needed to see this. Amazing video.
Thanks for watching. Im glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with the ultra!
I have my first 100-miler at Kettle Moraine in Wisconsin in June of 2020. You have captured my exact feelings about how friends and family help us get through the most important challenges we face. Thank you!
Go well Andrew, and enjoy the journey!
Both my fiance and I was lost it watching this. What a fantastic example of humility and grace. Well done Sir
Thank you so much. Im glad you enjoyed it.
This is the best ultra running documentary I've ever seen. As a kiwi living in Scotland, seeing the importance of our unique culture that our Māori have gifted to us and our incredible landscape has cemented a desire to make Tarawera my goal. I've run through the Redwoods and around Tikitapu/Blue Lake in multiple events and my family live in Tauranga so seeing Adrian train and race on these familiar trails that I consider wā kāinga was extra special. Now to wipe my tears and get to work.
Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed the documentary. Yep Tarawera is awesome. Looking forward to February when it kicks off again. Cheers!!
What a brilliant, brilliant, brilliant film.
Thank you! Im glad you enjoyed it!!
What a great guy...I'm 59 so it's great to see an older dude be epic! Great family and race director too by the looks of things!
More incredible and emotional than all the other 100s I've watched. In the Tour de France and other grand tours, they have an unofficial award for the rider who manages to survive 2000+km and come in last. But their achievement is nothing like this. Truly beautiful flim and very moving.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Im so glad you enjoyed it.
This was by far one of the most beautiful documentaries I’ve seen. This mans determination is so inspirational. I hope he continues to keep chasing all his dreams. Tears rolling towards the end lol. God bless and also what a beautiful family! ❤️
Awesome! Im so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!!
8am in the UK and I’m crying my eyes out you git. Bloody well done mate 👍 There are few people who could do this, I’m not one of them
Thanks for watching.
What a truly humbling man Amazing well done Adrian..
I agree. Awesome guy!
What a beautiful man and his family! This was amazing! Now crying my eyes out with delight and inspiration.
Thanks! Thats great to hear!
They motivated him so hard he came from last place to even pass someone in the end... Def a team effort in the end. Shows you the mind can push the body past its limits.
Yeah, he had a solid team around him.
Why have I never been recommended this ❤
Thanks. I needed that. Not quite 58 so still time to do as miler. Thanks for your vulnerability.
Thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed it
Wow just wow, flicked it on and watched the whole thing. Family, family so important what an inspiration. The human spirit. I will show this to the kids I teach. Being an ultra runner I know what it is like to be at the back of the field. Hey but you get your money's worth!!
Thanks, Im glad you enjoyed it. Hope the kids are inspired too.
Thank you
Cheers
Hi Sir, your Pounamu story put a very big smile on my face. I was cheering alone when I saw the last 5min cut off time. You inspired me a lot. Now, I am more motivated to run my first Ultramarathon this year. Greetings from a Filipino marathon runner.
Hi, that's great to hear. Good luck with your first ultra!
This one made me cry very inspirational
I’m glad you found it inspiring. Thanks for watching!
"No man is limited" (Eliud Kipchoge) ...what a amazing and inspiring story! Much respect!
Thanks!! Im glad you found it inspiring!
Wow, I was shouting for him at the end "I WILL NEVER QUIT, I WILL NEVER QUIT" I cried hard ☠
I have my own 100km ultra in July this year and this has really boosted my journey there. Much Love.
Thanks so much for the kind words. Im glad that Adrian's story has inspired you! Good luck with the 100km in July.
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I've intended to watch this for over a month and have finally gotten to it. It was awesome and inspirational and what I needed, when I really needed it. I'll definitely be watching this again and again. Now, if I could just stop my eyes from leaking...
Fantastic! Im glad it has helped inspire you. Thanks for watching!!
Glad this popped up on the recommended list, really well put together, great watch 🙏👌🏻
So am I! I'm new to RUclips so interested to see how it all works, in regards to suggested video etc. Thanks for watching.
I've just started my journey into ultra at 46 yrs old.....I'm very pumped after watching this..thanks
That is awesome! Thanks for watching!
good luck to all those lining up next weekend.
What an amazing story! This really touches the very core and reason we do what we love.. Appreciate all of the pros and the race director what a class act!! Congratulations finishing your race bud!
Thanks! Yeah you are right. He's a class act!
What an amazing inspirational film.
Close to tears as he closed in on his goals and something as a runner I can totally relate to.
Thanks! Im glad you enjoyed it.
Congrats Adrian! Just signed up for my first 100 miler next year - hope I can find half the courage you have. Big love from London, UK
Thank you. Good luck with the 100 miler!
Awesome stuff. Saw Adrian doing some volunteer work and helping clear a section of the course in the weekend. He then ran out of the bush with a hedge trimmer across his shoulder, the man.
Yep, he's committed!
More inspiring than watching elites battle for first place.
Thanks! Yeah he's very relatable to a lot of people.
I have watched dozens of videos about ultra events and this is one of the top ones out there. Fantastic piece of filmmaking, Aaron. You tell a great story. Adrian, you have inspired me on so many levels. At 73 I won’t be running any races, but the lessons learned from your effort apply across the board in our lives. Thank you for this.
Wow, thank you! Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! I was literally sitting on the edge of my seat crying and willing Adrian on. Thank you for an inspiring film. Adrians words will be in my head when the going gets tough and I feel like giving up.
Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!!
Beautiful.. thank you for sharing
Thanks. Im glad you liked it.
Don't you hate it when you're watching RUclips and someone starts cutting onions...
hahaha. Thanks for watching!
Follow Adrian at the 2023 TUM Miler. Number 1532. Actually cried for 20 minutes while watching this. What an absolute legend. Beautifully shot and produced Aaron thankyou.
Thanks!! I will be keeping an eye on my old mate. Good luck to Adrian and all the legends at the Tarawera ultra this weekend!! Go hard!!
Jesus what an inspiring story. Amazing achievement Adrian congratulations, and I loved who you are as a person and how you articulated that. Fantastic film guys, I knew I was on to a good story within the first minute.
Thanks Ross. Im glad the film connected with you.
What a film. Dryer all the way through. So special.x I'm a mess now. Blow away.x
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Beautiful. Inspiring and heart filling!
@@rachelshirley8403 thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
thank you for sharing...great story
Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm in tears. This was incredible.
Thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Incredible story, beautifully told. Thanks for sharing ..... What a hero the race director was !!!
Thanks for watching! Yeah Tim's a solid guy.
Wow, just cried like a baby!!! So inspiring.
vielka503 Thanks for that! I’m glad you found it inspirational.
Wat a beautiful and inspirational movie...
Keep running keep inspiring
Thanks. Im glad you found it inspiring.
Beautiful Story!
Thank you!
I think this is the best running documentary I’ve ever seen ...... SO inspiring
Thanks! Thats a big call. Im glad you enjoyed it!!
Adrian you are my hero. That was such an emotional journey, thank you for sharing this. Wow....
Thanks! Im glad you enjoyed it!!
Totally inspiring ! This humble guy and his loving whanau sure know how to move a girl to tears!!!
Thanks Jo, Yeah I agree, totally humble guy, and a great support crew,
I admit it, I am crying. What an emotional movie. One of the best I’ve seen. Congratulations
Thanks for watching!!! Im glad you enjoyed it!!
Every now and then RUclips actually suggests something worth watching. Great video and story. Well everyone with that amazing achievement.
It’s frustrating cut offs are there for safety most times, but can be so restrictive, it’s not like he was walking along taking his time.. he was running it. Well done matey.. not sure I’d make within cutoffs with all the training in the world, I’m still just a plodder.
Wow, thank you! Im glad you enjoyed it.
Awesome video, what a great Guy. After watching this, what is anyone's excuse not to try?
Thanks Mark. Im glad you enjoyed the film.Yeah that is the plan, hopefully to inspire people.
Brought me to tears. Very special.
Thanks so much! Im glad you enjoyed it.
What an inspirational clip. I shed a few tears with you at the end.
Thanks. Im glad you liked it.
Seen a lot of films about ultras but this is by far one of the best. Absolutely amazing, thank you so much.
Hi Jack! Thanks for the kind words, Im so glad you enjoyed it.
Inspirational, absolutely loved it! Congratulations Adrian, and thank you to Find Your feet Films.
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!
This! Epic! ♥️💕💞👏👏👏
Thanks. Im glad you enjoyed it!
What an amazing man and how lucky to have such wonderful people in your life, well done! 😢😌
Yeah, he has got a great team around him.
Beautiful, brought a tear to my eye.
Thanks Garry. Im glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic!!! Well done! What a great family you have! Very inspiring!
what a gentleman, and what an inspirational film. This is why i love the trails and the trail running community. Great work to all involved in the teamwork that made the finish, and the film possible.
Thanks! Im glad you enjoyed it!!
Thanks 🙏 for sharing
Thanks for watching!
One of the best films I have watched ! What an inspirational story
Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!!
I was very happy to stumble across this when on a cross trainer at the gym. I've run 25 marathons and run / walked a few ultras too so am well versed with endurance events. What really hit home was the element of teamwork with his family and friends and as my wife and daughter have almost always been there for me for my events, it really struck a nerve with me. I'm also a big fan of Maori culture and hearing how his ancestors were watching over him at various times in the run struck a chord with me too....finally....hats off to the Race Director....a good job well done. I'm training currently, building up towards Chicago Marathon in October and this will be a video I'll use for inspiration often when on the treadmill
Thanks. Im glad you found the film too, and I'm stoked that you will be able to use it, to inspire you while training. Good luck in October!
Moving story, absolutely awesome. Love this event- can’t wait to run it in a few weeks!
Thanks Chris. Good luck!
What an amazing inspiring story, brought tears to me, definitely need to experience Tarawera!
Thanks! Yes, Tarawera is pretty amazing.
A great respect to Adrian. I have seen a few videos about ultramarathon achievements. This one is the most emotional and inspirational to my mind. I have finished watching the video in tears. Thank you Adrian for sharing your story.
An incredibly beautiful environment and nature.
Thanks so much for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it. This weekend Adrian will be chasing his second Pounamu at the tarawera 100 mile. Will update on this channel😀
We wish him luck!!
@@FindYourFeetFilms perfect, I can’t wait👍
worth watching, amazing story, an everyday man being extraordinary...
Thanks! Im glad you enjoyed it!!
Just finished watching this and realised that I met Tim at the Motatapu Ultra check in. What a great New Zealander, should be proud of yourself mate! Looking forward to the next race :)
Yeah he's a top guy. Thanks for watching.
Adrian you are an absolute beast!
Yes he is!
Amazingly inspirational, I have been thinking about doing this race but have been doubting my fitness. After seeing you struggle and digging deep to finish I know I can do this, even if I have to grind those gears of mine to powder and survive only on will power alone. And the fact that you worked so hard to earn your pounamu and then gave it to your daughter, well that pushed me over the edge to become a blubbering mess.
Thanks! Thats great to hear. You got this!
whos cutting onions ? damn i never knew we had such a race in our beautiful country, amazing stuff adrian
Thanks for watching. Yeah, it's an awesome race.
Kia ora Adrian, thank you for sharing your journey with us
Thanks for watching!
What an incredible ultramarathoner! Congratulations. ❤️ Also, loved the teamwork at the end.
Thank you so much 😀 Glad you enjoyed it!
Simply inspirational.
Thanks! Im glad you enjoyed it.
Wow, Adrian's a legend, very inspiring story. Well done Aaron so nicely put together. It makes you realize how lucky we are to have such a amazing back yard.
I look forward to seeing more.
Thanks Scotty!
Wow glued to the screen!
Thanks for watching!!
Oh no. I'm in tears. Wow
Thanks for watching!
OMG: What an inspiration. Thank you Adrian.
Thank you.
Huge respect from India 🇮🇳
Thanks from NZ!
Great film!!
Thank you!!
Amazing effort and amazing family and people around.
We agree! Thanks for watching!!
Bloody hell…I teared up. So fantastic. Well done Adrian.
Thanks for watching!
Wow! Go Adrian! Such an inspiring story. Needs to be a warning at the start of the video to get some tissues ready
Thanks for watching!!
Wonderful. A real testament to the human spirit and to those that supported Adrian all those miles.
Thanks for watching! It really was a team effort.
That should come with a NSFW warning, looks odd choking back tears at your desk ;-) That is inspiration right there
hahaha. Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Amazing achievement👏👏, all the emotions came in front of me during watching this one.
Wow, thank you!
Good stuff. I feel a bit sorry for anyone not shedding a tear or two after watching this.
Thanks!!!
That was beautiful to watch 💖 thank you for gifting us with your story 💖
Thanks for watching!
An emotional watch, what a guy.
Thanks! Im glad you enjoyed it!
Really hyped me up for this year's edition!!! Let's get it!
Go hard!!
what an inspiration. incredible achievement by adrian and great video.
Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed it!
What a journey, what a story. This guy is awesome well done!
Thanks, he's got a lot of grit and determination, and a great support crew too!
Truly amazing film, felt the emotions, what a race director, loved every moment
Thanks for that. Yeah he's a good guy!