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So funny, i think as the race gets on it gets quieter for sure as you enter your own world of suffering! Very late to reply as just watched this back but Audree congrat's on the top 50, stellar achievement, but more so for finishing in the top 1/3 of the field given that over 90% of entries are male at UTMB, 2022 being no exception. People watching this might not realise this factor. Great effort all round hope you guys stay injury free. All the best from UK and Chamonix.
"with the right mix of endorphins in your brain, sugar in your bloodstream, and sometimes a little caffeine, you find yourself in a float state where time both speeds up and slows down"... 👏👏👏👏 what a beautiful way of describing those feel good moments in an ultra
*"flow state" -- Named by the psychologist Mihály Csíkszentmihályi in 1975, the concept has been widely referred to across a variety of fields (wikipedia)
I agree, this was beautifully captured in the imagery and music. I could feel it was special before you described it. That moment must have been so magic
Audree, I feel your emotion at that start line. I’m 55yrs, male and though I’ve only ran 4 marathons, each one I have shed a tear at the start line. For now all the training is for this start line, all the hard runs, the pain, the blisters, the self doubt, the tiredness & hunger. It’s an emotional time. So for all those runners out there, whether it’s 5km or 200km, well done for getting to that line Ps Jeff, I really really enjoyed this episode. Brilliantly made. Well done.
I’m in awe of you and everyone else taking part in this. Not sure why this popped up in my feed, but I’m sure glad it did and I ended up fixed to my screen till the end. Bravo Jeff and Audrey! 🎉
Thanks to you both for carrying extra gear just for sharing this experience with the rest of us! So very glad you released it as one video, as it gives a great feel for what an ultra like UTMB is actually like.
TV quality beats everything I have seen on Netflix, BBC, HBO etc in the last month, I love it. I love Audree description," lots of people suffering together in solitude in a stunning place". Awesome work.
Thanks, Audree, for allowing Jeff to capture your beautiful display of emotions at the starting line. I can't imagine standing there with such a monumental task ahead and not feeling overwhelmed, and massively proud, in some way. It was one of my favourite parts of the entire film. I'm curious what you were feeling in that moment?
Thanks Alexandra :) it was a mix of nervousness and happiness. it was overwhelming standing there with all the other people who have worked so hard just to get there!
I choked up watching the start. I always get a bit emotional at the start of my own races. Something about the collective energy and sharing a special effort with people. I’m always blown away by the support along the way too, that catches me off guard sometimes too. I’m aiming for Utmb 2025. Love you guys from 🇬🇧
The COWS 😂 When they all started to rush out of the trees, I lost it. Great video, amazing quality, thanks so much to both of you for sharing your experience.
I always enjoy the long race videos showing both Jeff and Audree. two different racers. two different experiences. amazing editing making it all make sense and easy to follow.
Fantastic way to get a good impression about what is doing the UTMB. Made me remeber some places i walked while trekking in the Gr5 and the Chamonix Zermatt
Jeff - "Want to run with me " Man - "I can't " , that there typifies the connection and respect Ultra runners have for each other. Jeff and Audrey, thank you for making the huge effort to document this experience so many of "our" dreams can be extra motivated and the reality of what is ahead remains real. Awesome job by you both. Magnifique.
My friends and I did this trek two years ago. Each year we go on an international hiking trip and this one was hands down the most rewarding. Absolutely stunning/challenging/surreal/life changing journey. I highly recommend everyone who loves adventure to do this!
Absolutely incredible. The crowds and volunteers were amazing! Those poor cows had NO idea what was going on… or their shepherd! 😂 Congrats to you both!
I'm not really someone who comments much on RUclips, but I get the feeling that you are reading them all, so I had to let you know that this was so good. Much more than just entertaining... it was moving and inspiring. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.
I rarely comment, but this was so much fun to watch (my treat during finals). I actually met a woman about 7 years ago in Chamonix that was preparing for this race. I was young and it blew my mind that people could run that much! It really inspired me to be more in shape. I now run regularly and I'm planning on training for an ultramarathon in the next year or so! (fellow Canadian from Qc too!)
Great seeing all your high fives to the children along the route. Definitely puts a smile on their faces, and must in turn put a smile on your face, that gives a lot of great energy.
Hi Jeff and Audree, I would like to thank you so much for your UTMB videos. I successfully completed the loop (UTamB 2024) in 39:19. I watched your race video so many times and also your gear prep videos and the fast pack one. I picked up many great tips and perspectives from it. I was traveling from Australia so had no experience in the alpine terrain, again your videos really helped me to visualise what the course would be like. I see you are currently running in my home country, Ireland, I hope you enjoy it and that that weather stays good for you both. Thanks again for producing such great content.
What a superb film you've made. So well shot, narrated and paced in the edit! I felt completely engaged through the double stories of you and Audree, the people you met on the way, the interesting and informative anecdotes about the race and the beautiful interludes of the majestic scenery - especially those coupled with soft ambient music, such as the one around 39:00. It almost brought a tear to my eye. It's a great unique format you've managed to create for sharing these kinds of adventures, I think. Well done and thanks so much for sharing!
You should definetely come to the Romanian Bucegi and Fagaras mountains. You`ll find similar areas to this and also to the Switzerland mountains. Top video once again!
This is the video that inspired me to start running last year. I ran two half marathons by now, and next year I'll start trail running. Sometimes I just come back here to re-live the emotions of the first time I saw it, honestly it gets me each single time. Thank you Jeff and Audrée for showing how beatiful this sport is. Hopefully I'll meet you out there someday!
It was some time ago, but congrats to both of you for such an achievment, inspiring video and perfect to immerse and have a glimpse at the race! Cheers
An epic report and also the best YT ultra running channel around. So much quality work put into it, thank you Jeff and Audrey! After two months in bed with a broken ankle this is what I needed to see :)
What an incredible documentary. The energy and motivation it takes to get the camera out when you are in a dark dark place is amazing. You are both absolute weapons.
THe perfect quote has to be Audrey's " just a bunch of strangers suffering together in a stunning place". I have walked the TMB twice and am still enchanted by it :) Thank you for taking us along
Masterpiece! That was by far the best video I saw on RUclips. I just watched it a second time with my boyfriend and he also loved it. He just said he want to sign up for a 100k 😂
I really wasn't expecting to watching this all the way through since I have the attention span of a gnat on RUclips, but I found myself totally engrossed for the full time. Amazingly inspiring and super-human effort from both of you!
What an incredible running film! How do we nominate this for an award? Love the emotion you captured, those incredible views (so good you fast-packed those night sections so you could see it in daylight), and the highs and lows of running this iconic 100-mile (ish) race! Thank you for being so honest as you shared your raw emotion. The music was perfect, too! Loved seeing Audree’s race experience, too. I also enjoyed seeing other well-known running RUclipsrs featured in your video and learning that you follow them, too! Audree, you are definitely not a slow runner-top 50 females is amazing! You might need to get your own channel, girl. I know someone who can help you with the editing and production. ;)
I didn't know the channel, but so happy this ended up in my recommendations. This insane documentary (which is the proper word for this fantastic 90m video) is so well done. Congratulations! It kept me grounded from the first second till the last moment, and I was very emotional in two moments: when you start and Audrée emotions + both moments when you both end the race. You got a new sub here. Congrats, and very well done again!
Thank you for all your content, but this was special - I felt like I was there with both of you. It's on my hit list before I turn 60 in 8 yrs. When Audree started tearing up, I did as well. You guys are amazing!
Wow!! What an accomplishment for both you and Audree. I had been eagerly anticipating this video and it did not disappoint, it was an inspiration from beginning to end and you beautifully captured all the feelings. Congratulations!!
Jeff you produced an awesome documentary!! Bravo much appreciated ! I really enjoyed it. My fav part was watching Audrée face the struggles, doubts and overcome her difficulties to still endure and finish her race with her inner doubts and the course in what I see as a great finishing time ! Bravo Audrée no acting, all real life and awesome to watch you endure !! Ty Jeff for producing such a great documentary . I'm going to do the TMB in Sept (not the race) I hope I can stand up to the challenge like you two did !!
I don't know what to say that would be different than what anybody else has said, but it wouldn't be fair to the both of you to not say something as a show of appreciation for the stories you have told and the production value you brought. Gratitude from a fellow Canadian!
Dear Audree, Dear Jeff, first of all congrats on your accomplishment! It must be a very challenging race!!💪 And then what a film!! No words, all the previous commentators said it all! I fully respect what you are both doing and what you are sharing with us!!! Excellent, always be healthy & with big smiles on your faces even at your most difficult times!🙏
Once again Jeff, amazing quality. I do hope your channel grows because you are so talented. Love that you spoke with Run4Adventure. Audrée ,OMG the emotions, love it. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing adventure with us. Merci Jeff, Merci Audrée!
I have never posted a comment on RUclips but your video was so inspiring that I don't really have a choice. From a Cypriot man and his Lithuanian girlfriend whose dream is to hike Mont Blanc in June 2024, thank you for the inspiration! Amazing movie
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@JeffPelletier Awesome video! - Do you mind if I ask what app/software you used for the 3D route animation in the mountains? (1:13:27)
Audree has the best quote " Just a bunch of strangers suffering together in silence in a stunning place."
It's inspirational. (No sarcasm)
Audree is awesome ❤
Who said that " Was it Scott Jurek?
I was thinking the same thing 😂
So funny, i think as the race gets on it gets quieter for sure as you enter your own world of suffering! Very late to reply as just watched this back but Audree congrat's on the top 50, stellar achievement, but more so for finishing in the top 1/3 of the field given that over 90% of entries are male at UTMB, 2022 being no exception. People watching this might not realise this factor. Great effort all round hope you guys stay injury free. All the best from UK and Chamonix.
"What's your goal?" --- "I just want to finish and have fun"
Amen.
Audrée at the start, just feeling the emotion through the screen ☺🥰
worried about her all the time🙏 ... by far the best movie
that was beautiful.
"with the right mix of endorphins in your brain, sugar in your bloodstream, and sometimes a little caffeine, you find yourself in a float state where time both speeds up and slows down"... 👏👏👏👏
what a beautiful way of describing those feel good moments in an ultra
*"flow state" -- Named by the psychologist Mihály Csíkszentmihályi in 1975, the concept has been widely referred to across a variety of fields (wikipedia)
I agree, this was beautifully captured in the imagery and music. I could feel it was special before you described it. That moment must have been so magic
Audree, I feel your emotion at that start line. I’m 55yrs, male and though I’ve only ran 4 marathons, each one I have shed a tear at the start line. For now all the training is for this start line, all the hard runs, the pain, the blisters, the self doubt, the tiredness & hunger. It’s an emotional time. So for all those runners out there, whether it’s 5km or 200km, well done for getting to that line
Ps Jeff, I really really enjoyed this episode. Brilliantly made. Well done.
Audree at 1:14:56 calling herself “lazy” as she completes an ultra up mountains 😂❤
Running a hundred miles? - sure. Stopping to put pants on? - hell no. Too much work ;)
that is proper mindset.
This is by far the best RUclips video made on UTMB in recent years, thank you Jeff, from all of us
Thanks so much for the support! 🙏
Agree :)
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I’m in awe of you and everyone else taking part in this. Not sure why this popped up in my feed, but I’m sure glad it did and I ended up fixed to my screen till the end. Bravo Jeff and Audrey! 🎉
Agreed
Thanks to you both for carrying extra gear just for sharing this experience with the rest of us! So very glad you released it as one video, as it gives a great feel for what an ultra like UTMB is actually like.
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Dude is filming a feature film and breaking the guinness record for most high fives in a day all while running utmb. Legend.
Audree, you are amazing. No quit, and the high of realizing you finished top 50, that’s top 50 in the WORLD! That’s insane and so very impressive.
TV quality beats everything I have seen on Netflix, BBC, HBO etc in the last month, I love it. I love Audree description," lots of people suffering together in solitude in a stunning place". Awesome work.
This is so much fun to watch. Audree I would be crying with you. I'm sure there will be a few tears even arriving for the fast hike in 2023.
Thanks, Audree, for allowing Jeff to capture your beautiful display of emotions at the starting line. I can't imagine standing there with such a monumental task ahead and not feeling overwhelmed, and massively proud, in some way. It was one of my favourite parts of the entire film. I'm curious what you were feeling in that moment?
Thanks Alexandra :) it was a mix of nervousness and happiness. it was overwhelming standing there with all the other people who have worked so hard just to get there!
@@audreelafreniere2258this was a beautiful moment. Great documentary you two :)
I choked up watching the start. I always get a bit emotional at the start of my own races. Something about the collective energy and sharing a special effort with people. I’m always blown away by the support along the way too, that catches me off guard sometimes too. I’m aiming for Utmb 2025. Love you guys from 🇬🇧
Jeff I really like your maps in the videos. Super helpful for context and I appreciate the effort to clue us in on location
Amazing film Jeff and Audrée. The kind of film that gives birth to dreams...
Have to say, seeing Audrée tearing up at the start line really got to me.
Well done guys she’s an absolute worrier going through that low point
The COWS 😂 When they all started to rush out of the trees, I lost it. Great video, amazing quality, thanks so much to both of you for sharing your experience.
I always enjoy the long race videos showing both Jeff and Audree. two different racers. two different experiences. amazing editing making it all make sense and easy to follow.
Fantastic way to get a good impression about what is doing the UTMB. Made me remeber some places i walked while trekking in the Gr5 and the Chamonix Zermatt
Your story telling ability is really incredible. Beautiful film.
Jeff - "Want to run with me " Man - "I can't " , that there typifies the connection and respect Ultra runners have for each other. Jeff and Audrey, thank you for making the huge effort to document this experience so many of "our" dreams can be extra motivated and the reality of what is ahead remains real. Awesome job by you both. Magnifique.
Unreal. Just unreal. First time I've watched something on youtube for 1.5 hours, but wow, was that worth it.
This is better than a movie!!
Enjoy the moment and enjoy the experience! Well said...
My friends and I did this trek two years ago. Each year we go on an international hiking trip and this one was hands down the most rewarding. Absolutely stunning/challenging/surreal/life changing journey. I highly recommend everyone who loves adventure to do this!
Awesome vid! Cool to see Ben too, saw his 'nightmare race' first.
I almost cried when I saw Audrey running into the final! So great! Greetings from Germany
Absolutely incredible. The crowds and volunteers were amazing! Those poor cows had NO idea what was going on… or their shepherd! 😂 Congrats to you both!
I'm not really someone who comments much on RUclips, but I get the feeling that you are reading them all, so I had to let you know that this was so good. Much more than just entertaining... it was moving and inspiring. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.
Thank you! We do indeed read all the comments 😄
Having hiked this back in 2015, I felt every km watching this video. Amazing - both of you are just amazing!
I rarely comment, but this was so much fun to watch (my treat during finals). I actually met a woman about 7 years ago in Chamonix that was preparing for this race. I was young and it blew my mind that people could run that much! It really inspired me to be more in shape. I now run regularly and I'm planning on training for an ultramarathon in the next year or so! (fellow Canadian from Qc too!)
Great seeing all your high fives to the children along the route. Definitely puts a smile on their faces, and must in turn put a smile on your face, that gives a lot of great energy.
Hi Jeff and Audree, I would like to thank you so much for your UTMB videos. I successfully completed the loop (UTamB 2024) in 39:19. I watched your race video so many times and also your gear prep videos and the fast pack one. I picked up many great tips and perspectives from it. I was traveling from Australia so had no experience in the alpine terrain, again your videos really helped me to visualise what the course would be like. I see you are currently running in my home country, Ireland, I hope you enjoy it and that that weather stays good for you both. Thanks again for producing such great content.
thanks so much! And congrats on your loop!
Congrats. Amazing run. With so many cows and stars up there, someone could organize an UT called the Milky-Way.
Thanks! this is one of the best UTMB coverage I've seen on RUclips. Thanks
Replays at the one hour mark, notices RUclips marks this section "most replayed" - well done.
“Just a bunch of strangers suffering together in a beautiful place”. That got me… in a good way!
5:41 Blaze it, homie! 😄
What a superb film you've made. So well shot, narrated and paced in the edit! I felt completely engaged through the double stories of you and Audree, the people you met on the way, the interesting and informative anecdotes about the race and the beautiful interludes of the majestic scenery - especially those coupled with soft ambient music, such as the one around 39:00. It almost brought a tear to my eye. It's a great unique format you've managed to create for sharing these kinds of adventures, I think. Well done and thanks so much for sharing!
Agree. As an ultrarunner who started late in life, it felt so honest and authentic. And you both are warriors! Respect!
Late to the show I know but this was really well done and you both did awesome in the event. Audree is especially awesome!!
thank you!
Amazing documentry , thanks alot 😅😅😅
I have just completed walking the TMB in 8 days, I cannot imagine completing in 34-38 straight hours. Unbelievable stamina and endurance!
You MUST stop to pet the dogs. I think it's a law. Cool to see Billy Yang at the finish. Another great movie maker.
You should definetely come to the Romanian Bucegi and Fagaras mountains. You`ll find similar areas to this and also to the Switzerland mountains. Top video once again!
As a beginner runner just starting out this inspired me massively. Didn't skip a second of this movie.
This is the video that inspired me to start running last year. I ran two half marathons by now, and next year I'll start trail running. Sometimes I just come back here to re-live the emotions of the first time I saw it, honestly it gets me each single time.
Thank you Jeff and Audrée for showing how beatiful this sport is. Hopefully I'll meet you out there someday!
Audrée, Jeff amazing effort! Thanks for a great video, helps a lot!
It was some time ago, but congrats to both of you for such an achievment, inspiring video and perfect to immerse and have a glimpse at the race! Cheers
An epic report and also the best YT ultra running channel around. So much quality work put into it, thank you Jeff and Audrey! After two months in bed with a broken ankle this is what I needed to see :)
Awesome. Tonight's watch list: Yellowstone, then Racing the UTMB
Best running doc I've seen all year !
What an incredible documentary. The energy and motivation it takes to get the camera out when you are in a dark dark place is amazing. You are both absolute weapons.
THe perfect quote has to be Audrey's " just a bunch of strangers suffering together in a stunning place". I have walked the TMB twice and am still enchanted by it :) Thank you for taking us along
I could write a book of things that I love about this movie, but instead I will just say thank you to you and Audree. 👌🏼
Loved the herd scene. Classic that the local herders wouldn't even know about UTMB, our Superbowl and World Cup.
Masterpiece! That was by far the best video I saw on RUclips. I just watched it a second time with my boyfriend and he also loved it. He just said he want to sign up for a 100k 😂
I really wasn't expecting to watching this all the way through since I have the attention span of a gnat on RUclips, but I found myself totally engrossed for the full time. Amazingly inspiring and super-human effort from both of you!
What a fantastic film - thank you both so much for putting it out there. Can't wait to watch the other adventures!
Best UTMB movie I've seen. 🙂
Another great video can’t too watch all the rest of them
I loved the music. Really made me feel the emotions.
Amazing video. Thanks for sharing. 👍
What an incredible running film! How do we nominate this for an award? Love the emotion you captured, those incredible views (so good you fast-packed those night sections so you could see it in daylight), and the highs and lows of running this iconic 100-mile (ish) race! Thank you for being so honest as you shared your raw emotion. The music was perfect, too! Loved seeing Audree’s race experience, too. I also enjoyed seeing other well-known running RUclipsrs featured in your video and learning that you follow them, too! Audree, you are definitely not a slow runner-top 50 females is amazing! You might need to get your own channel, girl. I know someone who can help you with the editing and production. ;)
La vache! Literally and figuratively lol Great documentary
no idea how you even managed to walk after that. Huge respect
I didn't know the channel, but so happy this ended up in my recommendations. This insane documentary (which is the proper word for this fantastic 90m video) is so well done. Congratulations! It kept me grounded from the first second till the last moment, and I was very emotional in two moments: when you start and Audrée emotions + both moments when you both end the race. You got a new sub here. Congrats, and very well done again!
I almost cried when you guys finished the race
The tears at the start ♥️ absolutely beautiful. Thank you guys
Well Done, Great Video!!!!
Thank you for all your content, but this was special - I felt like I was there with both of you. It's on my hit list before I turn 60 in 8 yrs. When Audree started tearing up, I did as well. You guys are amazing!
I really love your Video Style. Its entertaining, informative and motivative at the same time.
Than you
Best trailrunning video on RUclips! Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
Hi, the rest and relaxation videos after the race are very nice. We want that in other episodes too. Thank you very much. We love you :)
Wow!! What an accomplishment for both you and Audree. I had been eagerly anticipating this video and it did not disappoint, it was an inspiration from beginning to end and you beautifully captured all the feelings. Congratulations!!
A fait accompli. Just a short stroll in les Alps, n'est ce pas? Congratulations both of you tough Canadian cookies!
It is rare for me to sit and watch 1hr video on RUclips. This was a delight to watch.
Dear Jeff and Audree..
You are an inspiration and just Awesome..
God bless..
Superb film. I will watch that race start sequence over and over.
Jeff you produced an awesome documentary!! Bravo much appreciated ! I really enjoyed it. My fav part was watching Audrée face the struggles, doubts and overcome her difficulties to still endure and finish her race with her inner doubts and the course in what I see as a great finishing time ! Bravo Audrée no acting, all real life and awesome to watch you endure !! Ty Jeff for producing such a great documentary . I'm going to do the TMB in Sept (not the race) I hope I can stand up to the challenge like you two did !!
Im sure your kids will be amazed when they see all of this wonderful stuff. I bet they will take to running just like their parents!
Great storytelling! I thought 'oh, I'll just watch the first few minutes before going to bed', but I was hooked till the end. I subbed. Thanks!
Amazing film Jeff and Audrée.thank you
I don't know what to say that would be different than what anybody else has said, but it wouldn't be fair to the both of you to not say something as a show of appreciation for the stories you have told and the production value you brought. Gratitude from a fellow Canadian!
Great great production probably the best UTBM film ive ever seen
The music playing during the cow scene about 40 minutes in was perfect. haha
Excellent!
Love the 360 camera.
Dear Audree, Dear Jeff, first of all congrats on your accomplishment! It must be a very challenging race!!💪 And then what a film!! No words, all the previous commentators said it all! I fully respect what you are both doing and what you are sharing with us!!! Excellent, always be healthy & with big smiles on your faces even at your most difficult times!🙏
Just discovered your channel yesterday, and am watching one video a day now.... you are all amazing.
Once again Jeff, amazing quality. I do hope your channel grows because you are so talented. Love that you spoke with Run4Adventure. Audrée ,OMG the emotions, love it. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing adventure with us. Merci Jeff, Merci Audrée!
Great video and top effort 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I can't remember the last time I enjoyed watching a video this much. Great job guy's 👏🏻
Thanks! this is one of the best UTMB coverage I've seen on RUclips. Thanks
this is one of the spectacular video i’ve ever watched !
The soundtrack of this video is unlike anything I’ve seen so far! That’s unique for a sports video and soooo great!
Aww man, I'm super pumped for the long-form video. Thank you!
I have never posted a comment on RUclips but your video was so inspiring that I don't really have a choice. From a Cypriot man and his Lithuanian girlfriend whose dream is to hike Mont Blanc in June 2024, thank you for the inspiration! Amazing movie
Fantastic film Jeff and Audree! Entertaining and inspirational, perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon 👍
What an amazing documentary! 🎉
Just incredible! Congrats to both of you. I loved to have you two commenting the race.