Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace Scotland - My Toughest Race

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  • A unique runners perspective on The Salomon Skyline Scotland Ring of Steall Skyrace 2022. Use code "SJR15" on www.mxitup.com for 15% off your order!
    00:00 - Intro
    01:20 - My Kit
    02:40 - Race Start
    04:00 - The Ridge
    07:30 - Glen Nevis
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  • @StephenJReid
    @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Where should I run next? Thanks again to Mix Hydration for sponsoring the video, get 15% off at mxitup.com using code "SJR15".

    • @dermym1
      @dermym1 ปีที่แล้ว

      How about we run the Maurice Mullins trail race in Wicklow - normally around March time. You would love it

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dermym1 hmmm I’ll look it up. Not sure I’d be up to decent mileage in March. Currently trying to decide what I should concentrate on next year. Debating giving longer mountain runs a break for a year.

  • @agradoville
    @agradoville ปีที่แล้ว +2

    8:28...rofl...IYKYK!! Man, that looks like a crazy difficult trek. Beautiful! Can almost see william Wallace e and his men roaming these hills....really great footage!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Scottish sheep didn't understand me at all 🤣 Would be fun hiking around that in a kilt in bad weather! 🤣

  • @TheDeterminedRunner
    @TheDeterminedRunner ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bringing back memories watching the start. Great event & good to see you enjoyed your wee Scottish Bimble 🏃‍♂

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! 🙂 Had a great time, hope I can get back again before long.

  • @fireman3857
    @fireman3857 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bucket list!!! Thanks for giving us the bird...'s eye view of the race

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Going to signing up? Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @christinachildress5871
    @christinachildress5871 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just found your channel by mistake & I’m so glad I did!! Not only is the scenery absolutely gorgeous but your absolutely hilarious!!!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Christina! 😁 which video did you find first?

    • @christinachildress5871
      @christinachildress5871 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello,
      It was the forbidden campsite that I found first. When I find a new channel I like to go back to the beginning of the channel to see how it progressed. My last video of yours is this one. My goodness this looked absolutely grueling!!!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@christinachildress5871 Ahhh a recent one then. I've got a fair mix of videos on here. Actually used to have 100s of tech videos on here too but removed them as wanted to concentrate on outdoors videos. Thanks for watching!

  • @DavidDoyleOutdoors
    @DavidDoyleOutdoors ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s some route, looked brutal. Loved that guy’s description of the route ie “up this hill and down that hill” lol

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      That guy greatly exaggerated the simplicity of that next part!!! Epic route, not a lot of spots you could camp up there though!

    • @DavidDoyleOutdoors
      @DavidDoyleOutdoors ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid yeah too ridgy, might do a winter wild camp in the hidden valley

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DavidDoyleOutdoors would be epic!

  • @JohnElHanafi
    @JohnElHanafi ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was no race, this was a JOURNEY!!!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, yup! good way to describe it!

  • @mathematalef0
    @mathematalef0 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good cinematography, showing truly how the day panned out! Return is a must :)

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Did you run? 🙂

    • @mathematalef0
      @mathematalef0 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StephenJReid oh yes… for the 4th time 🤪

  • @colinp5248
    @colinp5248 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this Stephen, epic. Thought about doing this one, glad I didn't, I would not have completed it, however you have sold it to me, maybe next year and a week in the Highlands in the A-team van. Brilliant work on finishing it and and managing to bring us all along on your journey. Cheers . Colin

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Colin! 🙂 Amazing race and definitely one that needs to be trained for. They are really strict with the times and quite a lot of people got timed out. But it’s not really more difficult than Mourne Skyline or Seven sevens. It’s different

  • @neillcurrie723
    @neillcurrie723 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!! 2 months late to the show, but after bumping into you on Friday night, thought I'd check out the channel... hats off, throughly enjoyed watching that, just fantastic!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Neill! I think my running videos peaked with this one, be a long time before I can make something better than this!

  • @gordyl9247
    @gordyl9247 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stunning footage Stephen, those day walking look like they think yer heads are cut 😂👍😎

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks Gordy! You should see peoples faces in winter, when the mountains covered in snow and we go bounding past in a pair of shorts 🤣

  • @asjordan0yt
    @asjordan0yt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes, definitely. More videos of the glorious highlands of Scotland. Aye.

  • @summitwithstevie6934
    @summitwithstevie6934 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video Stephen.
    The drone footage, music, slow-mo all put together brilliantly.
    Hats off to you to be even bothered filming while doing something like that, superb 👏👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Stevie! I enjoy making the videos, although the process never does my finishing time any favours!
      What are your top hikes or outdoors places in Scotland? Need more for my list 🙂

    • @summitwithstevie6934
      @summitwithstevie6934 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid haha that's such a difficult question.
      So many places to choose from.
      Glencoe is obviously very well known but you have Skye, Knoydart , Cairngorms but a place that I'd like to go back and explore more is Glen Affric or walk the Glen Affric Way.
      If you had time do the West Highland Way

    • @ModernFounder
      @ModernFounder ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid Seriously incredible! Did you have someone following along the route with a drone?

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ModernFounder Thanks! This is probably the best running video I’ve made. I arrived a few days early to shoot drone footage including hiking up to about 3000ft a couple of days before. Definitely didn’t rest as much as I should have before the race! I have thought about having a drone operator there on the day but just more to organise.

  • @mkemper8322
    @mkemper8322 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Respect Stephen! What a trail!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! 🙂 I'm still recovering over a week later

  • @colinhalpin2076
    @colinhalpin2076 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legs burning, lungs bursting but the views were epic. Super footage Stephen. Well done in the race and the camera work.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My legs are still feeling it, a week later! Thanks very much Colin 🙂

  • @PotooBurd
    @PotooBurd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Binge watching your videos back to back- and adding comments for the algorithm~! 🌻👍 Keep up the great content!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🙂 thanks!

  • @annemarieoconnor4257
    @annemarieoconnor4257 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic vlog . Made me realise that the day was as hard as it felt! Genuinely thank you so much for all the footage. Now off the watch it again!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Anne Marie 🙂 Did you run? Did you spot yourself in the video anywhere?

    • @annemarieoconnor4257
      @annemarieoconnor4257 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid not sure that “running’ is the right verb stephen😊 my first proper sky run so lots of room for improvement! Didn’t spot myself - I was a wave behind you and didn’t catch you ….but watch out next time😂

  • @allanreid3544
    @allanreid3544 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great video Stephen, I have hiked the ring of steal and it's no easy feat, so super well done on running it, there's a reason the devil's ridge is called the devil's ridge, super scary when you are used to the Mournes. well done lad

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      to be fair a lot of my running on this look more like hiking! Seriously tough regardless of how you are doing it, especially when bad weather hits, you're kinda stuck up there. very different to the mournes

  • @jujujay
    @jujujay ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved that routes from the start….

  • @paulmccrea8241
    @paulmccrea8241 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video Stephen…. Thanks for sharing! Hope you enjoyed it! 🏃🏻‍♂️ 🗻 🏃🏻‍♂️ 🗻 🏃🏻‍♂️🗻

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Paul. 🙂 Loved most of it 🤣 Definitely a bit of misery for quite a few sections

  • @saras2478
    @saras2478 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the great footage! I did the race as well and your video catches both the beauty and the hardship the course had to offer. I had great fun that day and will be back on the course for sure!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Sara! 🙂 It’s an amazing route

  • @MiriamKennedy
    @MiriamKennedy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done Stephen 🎉 The pretty and the not so pretty of such an event shown so clearly 😎 Fab racing, footage and editing 👍

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Miriam! Definitely a big mixture of pretty and not so pretty on an event like that! Did it make you want to go there?

    • @MiriamKennedy
      @MiriamKennedy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid enough to entertain me in Ireland for a good while yet it seems! I’ve lost the foreign travel bug in recent years…it may return 🤷‍♀️

  • @sieb10
    @sieb10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing , what a race ! Congrats !!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! 🙂 Does it make you want to run it?

    • @sieb10
      @sieb10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid at least you inspired me :) after starting watching your video's, 6 months ago, I bought myself the same Hooka's haha and went for it. Different story here in the south of Italy, Apulia. No hills and mountains...Will be on holiday in Ireland in November , with my Hooka's :)) Thanks again Stephen !

  • @anthonysayers829
    @anthonysayers829 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really great video. Thanks for sharing this one Stephen. Tough race.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks Anthony! Fancy giving it a go?

  • @LivyPugh
    @LivyPugh ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! That's looks EPIC! Super video as always 👍👍

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks John! 🙂 put you in mind of trying it?

    • @LivyPugh
      @LivyPugh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid That's to hardcore for me! 😜

  • @movemorenowjames
    @movemorenowjames ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this one…. Really well put together and an epic race. I am checking out the Mix right now

  • @shinertom142
    @shinertom142 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bloody strenuous .. but Total Epic we’ll done for keeping the filming up ✌️✌️ … no doubt A Wee Dram at the end ✌️🙏

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Tom! It's really tough running and filming an event like that, especially once you get into the second half! 🙂

  • @AlexvdHorst76
    @AlexvdHorst76 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow amazing footage. Thank you very much 👌

  • @NasrollahNassiri
    @NasrollahNassiri ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ok, for me this is just your best Trail Running Video. Maybe the mix of Gopro, Insta360, drone and also Slowmotion footages and your color grading...so i'm colorblind but i like it very much 😅. ...Enjoyed all the way. And congratulation for the race, not an easy one especially with these weather conditions...winter is coming 😀. "Bien joué Stephen 👍" would i say here 😉. And for all the work you put into your channel, you just won a new Member.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merci Beaucoup! 🙂 I agree I'm really pleased with how it came out. It helped that I spent a lot more time than usually editing it. At least 20hours in the edit 😴 There's a lot of footage I had to cut as well as it was just going to be too long, could easily have been over 20-25mins.
      I sometimes start my colour grading by removing all the colour and just starting with the contrast and then add the colour back in. Winter is definitely coming, I can feel a chill in the air now.
      Thanks so much for becoming a channel member! Means a lot to have people supporting the channel 🙂 Make sure and have a look back over some of the members only videos.
      Peut-être qu'un jour j'irai à Chamonix pour l'UTMB. Même juste pour une course plus courte!

  • @jodibremner7992
    @jodibremner7992 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your channel is literally amazing

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jodi! 🙂 You been to Scotland?

    • @jodibremner7992
      @jodibremner7992 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Stephen J Reid I live here and enjoy running too 😁

  • @magee783
    @magee783 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done Stephen, that will make any run you do in the mournes seem like a walk in the park 😂

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, not quite, Mourne Skyline is actually 6km longer with 1000meters more climbing! Very different terrain though to the Mournes. A lot more exposed and loose underfoot

  • @stevecurran483
    @stevecurran483 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did the ring of steall also. The race says 2500m but my gamin watch says nearer 3000m.
    I wanted to cry and sleep at am bodach.
    Excellent day out. And superb video. Well done

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Definitely felt like a lot of climbing! I've done a race with over 3000m in the past and I felt worse after this! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂

  • @paulrice7895
    @paulrice7895 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another epic video from Scotland 👍

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Paul 🙂 That'll probably be my last Scotland video this year. Well unless I can find a sponsor for some future videos!

  • @JeffPelletier
    @JeffPelletier ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it! The FPV drone shots really made this special. I’m guessing that means you had to hike back up a second time 😉

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jeff and yes! The next day I had to hike back up about 900m (very slowly) and shoot drone footage, was out 6hours. Actually used two drone the FPV for those more dynamic shots and then the Mini 3 Pro for some other shots.
      Earlier in the week I shot drone in the valley on the far side as well as the drone footage of the first big descent. So much for a rest before a race 🤣
      You ever run in Scotland or Ireland? Looks like you travel quite a lot for running.

    • @JeffPelletier
      @JeffPelletier ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StephenJReid it's on my list! I'd love to take a crack at Ramsay's Round one day. First up though will be the Lake District for the Bob Graham Round (hopefully in 2023).

  • @ianglendinning7668
    @ianglendinning7668 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video and top effort completing that race 👏👏
    I walked the 4 Ring of Steall Munros on Saturday there and laughed most of the way round at the thought of how crazy people need to be to run this 😂😂 that descent off Sgurr A' Mhaim is an absolute killer at the end of the walk let alone in the middle of a race.
    Well done sir 👍

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Ian! Wouldn’t fancy doing that descent again anytime soon!

  • @teapottia1
    @teapottia1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done, great run and great filming as always 👍 have a look at hardmoor events, always get bonus miles for your money

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mike! Hardmoor events look great, I've never been to that area of England

  • @roam_with_del8980
    @roam_with_del8980 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing mate 🤩 awesome footage 👏🏼👏🏼

  • @keithmccrae9266
    @keithmccrae9266 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most brutal race I have participated in! Both descents were awful, thought my knees were going to run away! Back again next year though!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup! Hope the knees have recovered! 🙂

  • @Kelly_Ben
    @Kelly_Ben ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congratulations, that was incredible! What a race, and what great footage! The fun banter with the other runners is one of my favorite parts of these crazy challenges. I'd been trying to decide which race to aim for, Ben Nevis, Glen Coe, or Ring of Steall... I didn't realize this one had so much scrambling and exposure, it's back on the list!!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Kelly! Definitely keep it on the list, incredible mix of terrain and scenery, plus it's easier than the other two 🤣

  • @tomjwhett
    @tomjwhett ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was actually up there that weekend for the 18km on the sunday. Great work, Ring of Steall looks like a whole other beast... does kinda look tempting though

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      I started running trails and the last couple of years have been focusing on mountains. I really like trail half marathons, proper run and doesn't require hours in the mountains every week

  • @andrewwright2524
    @andrewwright2524 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Epic loved it. Great effort. Brilliant vid put together, stunning location.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Andrew! 🙂 where should I head next?

    • @andrewwright2524
      @andrewwright2524 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lap of lough neagh

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andrewwright2524 not the most scenic of routes, rather flat 😂

  • @marcusvg79
    @marcusvg79 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW. What an epic adventure. Thanks for bringing us along!

  • @richgav
    @richgav ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Massive effort, well done on finishing! Looked so so hard.
    Heading to Kinlochleven this weekend, but staying to a much lower level of activity!
    Awesome drone work BTW, really stunning 👏

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Enjoy your weekend! It’s a beautiful area and thanks! 🙂

  • @mattcarr3798
    @mattcarr3798 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic , well done, brilliant vlog as usual 👍

  • @jaycoane6127
    @jaycoane6127 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was sheer punishment! Truly amazing performance and an incredible video. Thanks 👍

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jay! It’s more like “Funishment” 😂 Glad you enjoyed it

    • @jaycoane6127
      @jaycoane6127 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid 🤣

  • @TwistyTrails
    @TwistyTrails ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, inspirational stuff. Perfect footage, brilliant story telling and absolutely entertaining. Awesome!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! 🙂 Put a ton of effort into this one

  • @DaddioTelevision
    @DaddioTelevision ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great work. Thanks.

  • @tomcorman4635
    @tomcorman4635 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome man👊 what a day that was 😄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛰🏃‍♂️

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was epic, are you the Tom I was talking to?

    • @tomcorman4635
      @tomcorman4635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid yes, I'm the one at 13m59s 😄👍

  • @pedromacd
    @pedromacd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done! It's a tough tough race.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Peter! Race kinda broke me after.
      I haven’t run in the mountains since. Think I overdid it. Taking a bit of a break from mountain running for a while this year.

  • @trocomerlo
    @trocomerlo ปีที่แล้ว

    What a gorgeous landscape! I need to plan a trip to the high lands right now.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, definitely worth a trip! 🙂

  • @s4nd_ie42
    @s4nd_ie42 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing always fancied the ring of steel for a hike but think I'd die on an ultra race! Well done great video as always 👍

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! yeah I don't know how people did the ultra, I stood and watched the ultra runners come down that last climb, broken people! The hike of this route is quite a bit shorter, you can avoid the entire start and end climb and descent by starting in Glen Nevis

  • @emmasommer947
    @emmasommer947 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great footage of the race, I was there too this year- I had fun trying to spot myself in the video but no luck! Fair play for managing to record and actually speak while racing, that is a feat in itself. It's nice getting to re-live the race whilst warm on my couch, I've finally gotten a chance to properly enjoy the views 🙃

  • @gordonmcgregor6431
    @gordonmcgregor6431 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m glad all Ihad to do was put up the stage,screen and one of the gantries :)

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      An an excellent job you did too Gordon! 😁

  • @NickMcClelland
    @NickMcClelland ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very impressive, well done 🎉👌🏃‍♂️

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Nick, nearly as scary as running around parts of Antrim! 😛 Would you fancy it?

    • @NickMcClelland
      @NickMcClelland ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StephenJReid lol, I’d get back home in one piece in Antrim mind you. Not sure I’m levelled up to that terrain just yet but it’s a brilliant vid. That MX nutrition looks interesting.

  • @lukaszkuc4422
    @lukaszkuc4422 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done mate, thanks for amazing video. I am down for Ring of still this year :)

  • @thomasbjohnston
    @thomasbjohnston ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic, epic vlog. Feels like I was there with you, minus the cold, the wind, the clouds, the rain, the pain, the rolled ankle and the suffering of course 😆. Looks like you had to make full use of all your kit (except the emergency toilet paper I hope!) on a challenging day. I'm mostly please that you found some local to say hello to.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      haha yeah full on day! and thanks! hmmm I didn't use my toilet roll, inhaler, hat, base layer, mid layer or emergency vivvi but glad I had it all with me! Would not want to get into trouble up there!
      Fancy giving it a go?

    • @thomasbjohnston
      @thomasbjohnston ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid I'd love to give it a go! Need to build up to it, maybe in a few years once I find some proper trail legs. I'm doing the Tollymore half in November, then building up to the 2023 London Marathon (which I've had to postpone four times times since 2019, first for an injury and then three times because of the pandemic because who wants to run it virtually or in October), THEN I'll find my proper trail legs. I hope.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thomasbjohnston you’ll get there!

  • @paulmcallister1380
    @paulmcallister1380 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. I found that really tough and watching that I think I am entitled.

  • @jennysmith8835
    @jennysmith8835 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, this is the first time i have seen your channel, and blown away, fantastic, beautiful awesome coverage, and well done on surviving, 😉, best wishes from Somerset,

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jenny! 😁 Hopefully you’ll find some other videos that you’ll enjoy, bit of a mix 🙂 I’ve never been to Somerset, the autumn reached that far south yet?

    • @jennysmith8835
      @jennysmith8835 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StephenJReid it has, my favourite time of the year, 🎉 trees just starting to turn so may also drive down to the New Forest about an hour away, ☀ next week so hopefully will get a good walk and photos, 🌞

  • @jujujay
    @jujujay ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And one of the best running downs,,,,

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      The downhill but was nasty!

  • @corei51
    @corei51 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Deep respect 💪💪

  • @ultrarunneradam
    @ultrarunneradam ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel your pain. I did the snowdon skyrace this year. Recommend it - well done!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      I still need to tick off Snowdon sometime, looks like a fairly steady climb?

    • @ultrarunneradam
      @ultrarunneradam ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid loads of routes to explore with different levels of skill. Def worth a trip. Check our tryfan and crib goch - stunning 🎥

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ultrarunneradam thanks! I might be going through that way in November

  • @journeytoaphotograph
    @journeytoaphotograph ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible stuff!

  • @runwithray1019
    @runwithray1019 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved this so much! Congrats on completing the race and for such a beautifully crafted video of the experience! I am learning a ton from the work you share on this channel.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ray! How's your running going?

    • @runwithray1019
      @runwithray1019 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StephenJReid It's going well! Training for the Garmin KC Marathon on Oct 15. It's my 1st full marathon, so training has been a big commitment and journey.

  • @JennieHart
    @JennieHart ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing! Well done and a superbly shot video as usual 🙂

  • @LLeime
    @LLeime ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s just impressive 😳 Like, really impressive, considering you found the time and balance (!) to film it too 😱

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Emiel! I'm about 20% slower when I'm filming a race at the same time. Impossible to get into a flow state when you are swapping cameras. Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

  • @davidpoots8362
    @davidpoots8362 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Epic the only thing missing was a horde of orcs You are entitled to feel smug

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s no way to talk about the Scottish! 😂

  • @monduli
    @monduli ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done 💥fantastic video and fantastic race - you’ve got a new subscriber! I did the race again this year but missed the cut offs at Glen Nevis …. but then i’m super old. Try again next year 👍

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Buzz! It's a seriously tough course, I was really worried about not making the cut offs. Over 1 in 10 runners didn't finish

  • @movemorenowjames
    @movemorenowjames ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just bought a load of MIX - thanks.. the Code works!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay! Enjoy, let me know what you think. I love the fact it’s not super sweet and sickening

    • @movemorenowjames
      @movemorenowjames ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid that’s was the USP, sweet but still a little salty … can’t go wrong with that combo when out running long . Should arrive tomorrow… will do a little vid and there’s a few gels in rotation at the mo (hopefully will somehow make it an entertaining vid!)

    • @mixhydration8022
      @mixhydration8022 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@movemorenowjames Great to hear, looking forward to your thoughts.

    • @movemorenowjames
      @movemorenowjames ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mixhydration8022 loving it .. used yesterday for 2 hr gravel ride and this morning for 75 trail run with intervals … will be doing a mini review on channel 👍

  • @CotswoldTrailRunner
    @CotswoldTrailRunner ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Epic! Loved it! Well done. What an adventure, these events are never rally 'races' they're experiences. Very well documented. Did you get the drone shots another time? (assuming you didn't take the drone with you as well)!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yeah I rarely view an event like this as a race, especially if it’s the first time I’ve been on the route. Yeah some drone footage was from a few days before the race and some was from the day after. Had to hike back up 900m on sore legs 😵

  • @alancole1128
    @alancole1128 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done!

  • @PaulCrousePhoto
    @PaulCrousePhoto ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Great run. Cool video. You might possibly be actually kinda sorta maybe motivating me to get my enlarged backside out into the world and raise to raise my heart rate. Running in Scottish mountains... wasn't this a torture method in the old days?

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha I think you’re mixing it up being being hung drawn and quartered 😂

  • @daveandemmaoutdoors3171
    @daveandemmaoutdoors3171 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    just stuck an order in for some mix ( ty for the code 👍) . Better taste nice 🤛. Joking 😂😂 . Well played on the run , terrain looked horrendous . Would love to get to this stage some time . But hiking is enough for me atm 😂. Makes the mournes look an easy touch 😂

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Enjoy! It's not your typical sports drink as it has loads of electrolytes too, but I find it easier to drink as it's not super sweet. Took me a long time to build up to this but it's doable with training. very different terrain from the Mournes!

    • @mixhydration8022
      @mixhydration8022 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to hear, they have been shipped and will be with you shortly. Enjoy!

    • @daveandemmaoutdoors3171
      @daveandemmaoutdoors3171 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mixhydration8022 cheers 👌

  • @spuds1002
    @spuds1002 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Steve, have you ever considered running with poles, definitely help with the climbs (and the downs) as well as stream crossing etc. Might save your ankle :) I know it's difficult though juggling the GoPro with poles however.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I sometimes use poles when I’m getting back into training so I can do more miles. Also often use them when I’m carrying packs if I’m fast packing or camping to try and save my knees.
      But never raced with them, they making filming very tricky at the same time.
      Interestingly very few runners in Ireland seem to use them at all. Especially in non-ultra length races.
      Interestingly the winner of the Ben Nevis ultra wasn’t using poles. Dunno how his knees are in one piece!

  • @crabtreer
    @crabtreer ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great video Stephen and good to meet you...

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Richard! Good to meet you too! Just remind me though, was I talking to yo during the race? Sorry, worlds worst memory 🙈

    • @crabtreer
      @crabtreer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes on the last peak before am bodach…10.35 in your video

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@crabtreer oh yeah! With the very accurate directions 😂

    • @crabtreer
      @crabtreer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid yeah...couldnt really go that wrong... up, down, up, down..

  • @georgeb.311
    @georgeb.311 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding👏

  • @kevinmcallister2938
    @kevinmcallister2938 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow that's a grueling course... The scenery is spectacular though .. 👏👏

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Much gruel Kev. Fancy giving it a go?

    • @kevinmcallister2938
      @kevinmcallister2938 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid I wouldn't make it up the first hill ,😂😂😂

  • @digiklump
    @digiklump ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another really good video, The mix between the landscape perspective and the up-close competition really tells the story well. In the video you do not speak to the competitive side but I have to ask, How do you run, and record all that b-roll in the same race? I would think you would be crossing the finish line well after dark. Also the mix between the GoPro footage and the insta360 One x2 is really good. That 360 really gives an additional perspective that the GoPro could not get. I go for a walk in my neighborhood (think concrete) with camera and then watch your opus and I am embarrassed. lol

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! For me in a race like this for the first time I don't have any other goal other than to give a solid effort and finish. So my focus is on making the best video I can while still steady pushing.
      I finished in 7:22, which was 488 out of 749, so happy with that. The last runners did finish in the dark at nearly 11hours, although they had been officially timed out at that stage.
      If I did it again I would be chasing a better time and would be a bit more competitive.
      The drone footage was either shot in advance or the following day where I hiked back up again! During the race I have to decide what I will and won't shoot and which camera will be best for it. Remember out of a 7+ hour race you only got to actually see about 15mins of it.
      Been making running videos for 4years now so I've gotten better at balancing it all. Takes time.

  • @gggibson3058
    @gggibson3058 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    EPIC!

  • @MrJam-jr9kv
    @MrJam-jr9kv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    enjoyed that

  • @loomiactive2021
    @loomiactive2021 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Epic!

  • @simpedros4766
    @simpedros4766 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That ridge is a massive noppe

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha yeah it was a bit scary, although the camera makes it look worse than it was.

  • @NickRingelberg
    @NickRingelberg ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wauw, great!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Nick! Thinking of giving it a go?

    • @NickRingelberg
      @NickRingelberg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid now....... the highest hill I have around my house in the nederlands is a speed bump.... so, I dont think I will make it to one of the tops.....

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NickRingelberg hmmm there was a runner who finished 10mins faster than me was from the Netherlands. He must have run up and down a lot of speed bumps!

  • @Craig-MItchell
    @Craig-MItchell ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mighty 👏🏼

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Make you want to give it a go?

    • @Craig-MItchell
      @Craig-MItchell ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid I'd love too Stephen, though my knees would be in bits for a year or so afterwards 🙁
      I can certainly walk it though, and I'd enjoy that for sure 😎

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still an epic hike. I’d like to go back and take my time around it some time.

    • @Craig-MItchell
      @Craig-MItchell ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid You could spend a while exploring and taking in the views in that area of Scotland.
      Lots of photo / drone opportunities 😉

  • @themunrobagger
    @themunrobagger ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Epic

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! What's your favourite Munro?

    • @themunrobagger
      @themunrobagger ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid
      It changes all the time.
      Just now it's Buachaille Etive Mòr.

  • @xti2020
    @xti2020 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was epic. I see now why you feel the way you do now. UTMB next year?

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha don't think I'm quite ready for that. haven't decided about next year yet, thinking about a few things

  • @michaelcultra4496
    @michaelcultra4496 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely fantastic Stephen! How did it compare to mourne skyline?

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm good question. I was more exhausted at the end of this than I was at Skyline, didn't even want talk to anyone. I think the battering from the wet and cold played a part in that. Terrain is more difficult, there's no real scrambling in the Mournes or narrow ridges. This felt more dangerous. Although I think maybe I enjoyed it more. But that might partly be because it was all new. hard to say!
      Thinking of giving it a go?

  • @atacelvonalon
    @atacelvonalon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! Great video!
    I would like to ask, what is this effect 14:13 ? Thx

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Do you mean the Hyperlapse sped up section?

    • @atacelvonalon
      @atacelvonalon ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid yes

  • @VoltaireRCFilho
    @VoltaireRCFilho ปีที่แล้ว +1

    which software are you using to edit the videos? Great videos!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. I use Adobe Premiere Pro

  • @nejcpilih
    @nejcpilih ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful. Brutal, but beautiful.
    You're making great videos. 🙂💪✌️
    Can one add and follow you on Strava? 😬

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Yeah I’m just on there as “Stephen Reid”

  • @scotthamilton3985
    @scotthamilton3985 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    About to do the race - what was your time? I'm dearly hoping 17:02 was the hour and not the elapsed time...

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      7hrs 22mins. Tough race. But enjoy!

    • @scotthamilton3985
      @scotthamilton3985 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@StephenJReid thanks!
      I'd been hoping for 6hrs 30, but I think I'll be slower than you...

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My videos make me look a lot faster than I was! I trained for months for this to make sure I didn’t miss the halfway cut off

  • @alanrobinson2229
    @alanrobinson2229 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tough....
    Were you happy with the shoes?

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Alan, would you give it a go? Shoes mostly worked well, same shoes I've done all my big Mournes races in. A bit more grip on the boggy muddy sections would have been nice though.

    • @alanrobinson2229
      @alanrobinson2229 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StephenJReid Iam a long long way from being able to tackle this.
      But....yes😂

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alanrobinson2229 Just need the right attitude to start! 😁

  • @stephengraham6194
    @stephengraham6194 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was amazing great viewing, definitely need to be comfortable with heights on that one 🤯

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Stephen! And yup ,feels very exposed in a few places. Such a rush though!

  • @AlexvdHorst76
    @AlexvdHorst76 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow amazing footage. Thank you very much 👌

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Alex! Did you enjoy the race? 🙂