Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The Last Man Standing

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024
  • 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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Комментарии • 119

  • @endcensorship874
    @endcensorship874 6 лет назад +168

    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  6 лет назад +3

      She's definitely intriguing 😊 for sure.

  • @SteelTownRunner
    @SteelTownRunner 6 лет назад +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  6 лет назад

      SteelTownRunner Thank you kindly 🎥

  • @restorationconcrete
    @restorationconcrete 4 года назад +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.

  • @paulencarnacion
    @paulencarnacion 6 лет назад +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  6 лет назад +2

      Paul Encarnación We are glad you like! 🌸

  • @ruminmusic
    @ruminmusic Год назад

    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 4 года назад +2

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

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  4 года назад

      JONNYASPEN thank you 🙏

    • @jegheterjonny
      @jegheterjonny 4 года назад

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

  • @andidunn9867
    @andidunn9867 5 лет назад +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  5 лет назад

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

  • @JamesScottGuitar
    @JamesScottGuitar 6 лет назад +9

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

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад

      JamesScottGuitar Thank you much 😊

  • @nilsp9426
    @nilsp9426 5 лет назад +7

    Staying awake for this long is already tough...

  • @midgicegg874
    @midgicegg874 4 года назад +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  4 года назад +1

      midgic egg that races is amazing 😉

  • @marciasoto7688
    @marciasoto7688 6 лет назад +3

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

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад

      marcia soto Thank you for your commitment 🌹

  • @gtc262
    @gtc262 4 года назад

    Very understated & beautifully shot doc.

  • @adamdavis7038
    @adamdavis7038 6 лет назад +1

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

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад

      Adam Davis glad you like 🙂

  • @StIsidoresFarm
    @StIsidoresFarm 6 лет назад +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  6 лет назад

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

  • @nikkiniemeyer4931
    @nikkiniemeyer4931 5 лет назад +1

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

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  5 лет назад +1

      Nikki Niemeyer glad you like 😊

  • @danielgallo5495
    @danielgallo5495 6 лет назад +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  6 лет назад

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

  • @brandonwhistler6874
    @brandonwhistler6874 6 лет назад +1

    Amazing video thanks for sharing the experience!

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад

      Brandon Whistler thank you 😊

  • @AKtrailrunner
    @AKtrailrunner 6 лет назад +1

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

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад +1

      AKtrailrunner welcome 🙏

  • @JayJay-wg5ex
    @JayJay-wg5ex Год назад

    Very beautiful video

  • @jennatulls0420
    @jennatulls0420 6 лет назад

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

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад

      Elaine Badejo Thank you kindly.

  • @darelldarell2058
    @darelldarell2058 6 лет назад +1

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

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад

      darell darell Thank You 😊

  • @DH-lx8iu
    @DH-lx8iu 6 лет назад

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

  • @FullyAlivePodcast
    @FullyAlivePodcast 6 лет назад

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

  • @johanlarsson7375
    @johanlarsson7375 6 лет назад

    Superb movie! A fantastic race, and amazing runners!

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад

      Johan Larsson Thank you 😊

  • @GeoffreyChisnall
    @GeoffreyChisnall 6 лет назад +5

    wow, beautiful film!

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад

      Geoffrey Chisnall Thank you 😊

  • @johnwitt586
    @johnwitt586 6 лет назад

    So awesome! Thank you for sharing!

  • @Gekko186
    @Gekko186 6 лет назад

    Great race.
    Fantastic film. Good work! 👍🏼

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад

      Anders Magnusson Thank you 😊

  • @martinstrom1559
    @martinstrom1559 6 лет назад

    Amazing video! Thanks!

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад

      Martin Ström Thank you 😊

  • @sundarielizabethkraft7288
    @sundarielizabethkraft7288 6 лет назад +1

    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  6 лет назад +1

      Sundari Kraft you are welcome 🙏

  • @SandraMartinez-qx6hc
    @SandraMartinez-qx6hc 6 лет назад +1

    Just beautiful!

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад

      Sandra Martinez thank you 😊

  • @vrasmaslucian1915
    @vrasmaslucian1915 2 года назад

    Amazing...

  • @CjayeMedia
    @CjayeMedia 6 лет назад

    Such a great video and a very cool race.

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад +1

      Cjaye Media Thank you for watching 🌸

  • @jcraft3
    @jcraft3 2 года назад

    The guy smoking a cig 😂

  • @JEKYLLHYDE123
    @JEKYLLHYDE123 4 года назад

    Awesome event, just to compete would be such an honour

  • @vipinkanoujiya9582
    @vipinkanoujiya9582 Год назад

    I love it

  • @5150time
    @5150time 2 года назад

    That was epic

  • @anthonycoleman4917
    @anthonycoleman4917 3 года назад

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

  • @deanwatt
    @deanwatt 3 года назад

    The mind always gives up before the body!

  • @barmyneddy1789
    @barmyneddy1789 3 года назад

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

    • @Dreambogirl
      @Dreambogirl 3 года назад

      By the Polish? One of my favorite books!

  • @stacypervis
    @stacypervis 2 года назад

    Courtney is a badass. Love seeing her compete

  • @barefootalex
    @barefootalex 6 лет назад +3

    "the Kelly Agnew rule" lmao 😜

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад

      BarefootAlex I still trying to figure that one out 🤣

    • @yogibear6363
      @yogibear6363 6 лет назад +5

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

  • @RRP3168
    @RRP3168 6 лет назад +2

    Courtney is just amazing!

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад

      RRP3168 agreed!

    • @samholder196
      @samholder196 5 лет назад

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

    • @kdrguru
      @kdrguru 5 лет назад

      Golden, CO reppin!

  • @JulieGayheart
    @JulieGayheart 6 лет назад

    Excellent!!!

  • @jegheterjonny
    @jegheterjonny 6 лет назад

    Wonderful.

  • @TRSWOODWORKING
    @TRSWOODWORKING 6 лет назад

    Great video Linda. #Impressed

  • @BeyondTheUltimateRaces
    @BeyondTheUltimateRaces 6 лет назад

    Love this guys. xx

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад

      Beyond The Ultimate 🌷🌸

  • @evan1132
    @evan1132 4 года назад

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

  • @bharanidharan2587
    @bharanidharan2587 4 года назад

    music name please from 13th min

  • @Diegozijnyoutube
    @Diegozijnyoutube 4 года назад

    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 !

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  4 года назад

      Diëgo D. Glad you like 😀

  • @meganvogt225
    @meganvogt225 4 года назад

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

  • @jerer6885
    @jerer6885 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @osgiliath4
    @osgiliath4 4 года назад

    Laz !

  • @TexasCountryLiving
    @TexasCountryLiving 6 лет назад

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

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад +5

      TexasCountryLiving yes we are bringing a big crew. 🙂

  • @travisfinucane
    @travisfinucane 2 года назад

    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 2 года назад

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

  • @justing8784
    @justing8784 Год назад

    The new world record was made today 102 laps 685km

  • @LSWUK
    @LSWUK 4 года назад

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

    • @UnderAnElephant
      @UnderAnElephant 4 года назад +1

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

    • @LSWUK
      @LSWUK 4 года назад

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

  • @Phatkid1013
    @Phatkid1013 6 лет назад

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

  • @albertoguerra3351
    @albertoguerra3351 5 лет назад

    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  5 лет назад +1

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

    • @albertoguerra3351
      @albertoguerra3351 5 лет назад

      @@IRun4Ultra hehehe. Amazing!! Thanks.

  • @ddyatlov
    @ddyatlov 6 лет назад

    when can people sign up for 2019?

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  6 лет назад

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

  • @km-co2ws
    @km-co2ws 4 года назад

    Should be last one standing

    • @IRun4Ultra
      @IRun4Ultra  4 года назад +1

      Yes, because we all going to die soon.

  • @stangiles2001
    @stangiles2001 2 года назад

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

  • @Taco577
    @Taco577 4 года назад

    Courtney ran 279 miles straight? What?!?

    • @afroheaddudeful
      @afroheaddudeful 4 года назад

      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