what an interview. I think moving to France was the best decision Jim could have made. he seems happy, comfortable and much more mature. good for him !!!
It’s pretty unreal when you achieve your life’s dream. It’s not always an excited feeling, it can be a relief or let down or what now feeling. It will take him time to sort it out mentally. Massive achievement.
Jim looks really caught up in glow of this moment, and a bit overwhelmed. I hope he is able to soak up this accomplishment and process the magnitude of his achievement. Best wishes Jim!
Amazing interview and I'm just so happy for Jim. This is a true story of doing whatever it takes to reach a goal and letting nothing get in your way. I am so happy to hear Jim plans to jump back into the lime light moving forward as we need your Strava data bud!! I will be so interested to see what he sets his sights on next. Selfishly I hope Jim moves back to Arizona and starts just CRUSHING North American races again. I watched the entire event live and there was something different when he came out of that aid station and I think it was the stretch of pavement. You could tell his legs were opening up. What was frustrating is we didn't actually get to see the pass of Zack. Just all of a sudden the camera panned to Jim and he was in the lead. So exciting in that moment. Well done Jim!! Proud of you.
You make both this interview fells like having an "around the fire" discussion. Love it :) Jim deserves French citizenship for having spent a year around and win the race !!!!!
Another GREAT interview. You establish such a great rapport with everyone you speak with, which gets them to really open up. Well done, Walmsley. Your love of this sport is apparent.
Megan, you, Brian and Dylon are, without a doubt, the best interviewers. You don’t look at a sheet of paper, thinking of the next question before the person has finished their answer on the question at hand. It’s a real conversation. Excellent!
Legend! I love how this is the culmination of a couple of years of a project. In the end he still needed that dawg in him to make a move when the going was tough.
Jim we are so proud of you, man. You’ve come a long way and have an incredible story of resilience. You never gave up. I was literally cheering out loud and putting my hands together when I saw you won!! I’m still so stoked! You’ve changed my life for the better. Keep doing what you do best… moving forward. Love you, brotha. -Jake
Awww I really wanted to hear about François's input bit it was still a fantastic interview! Would also love to see the part they apparently cut. Congratulations, Jim!!! ❤❤❤
He is now living in France close to François he really deserved and wanted to learn how Europeans are preparing this event!! I m french but so so happy for Jim!!!! 🎉
It would perhaps be better to do these interviews 2 or 3 days after the race. Gives the athletes time to process their remarkable achievements. Well done Jim, awesome race, but even more incredible commitment moving country to chase your dreams.
Serious question...why not have something to sit on while doing these post race interviews? I mean, they did just run for almost 24 hours straight. With that being said, it was a good interview.
Sometimes we sit, sometimes we stand, and we do accommodate an interview's layout for an athletes' needs and requests as much as we can - I suspect you'd be surprised by the extreme logistical challenges of conducting these interviews. Further, you might also be surprised by just how nimble and agile many of these athletes are a day after a race. Jim rode his bike to his media appearances, and probably was less tired than the iRunFar team. -Meghan
It's always the athletes' choices to participate in interviews. We're so glad he chose to spend a little time sharing his perspective with us all. -Meghan
For years I wanted to see Jim and Zach truly go head to head and finally it happened. It was as amazing to watch as I expected!
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Zach’s time would win most years
The hug between Jim and Zach was so special.When Zach pointed to Jim on the finish line what a gesture..super cool !!
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He's so fun to listen to, and Meghan does such a good job framing questions.
what an interview. I think moving to France was the best decision Jim could have made. he seems happy, comfortable and much more mature. good for him !!!
Congrats Jim, you’re a legend!
Such a likeable dude & normal … just a phenomenal athlete!!!
The only sport where the champions takes the time to do a chill 25min interview with humility and kindness. Thank you for your work.
It’s pretty unreal when you achieve your life’s dream. It’s not always an excited feeling, it can be a relief or let down or what now feeling. It will take him time to sort it out mentally. Massive achievement.
Jim ❤ so happy he finally did it 💪💪💪
Jim looks really caught up in glow of this moment, and a bit overwhelmed. I hope he is able to soak up this accomplishment and process the magnitude of his achievement. Best wishes Jim!
Such a great interview! Jim offered so much insight into how he lived the race and his mindset. I was rooting for both of them so win win regardless!
Jim, we are so dang proud of you. Always rooting for you brother. 🎉
Great interview. He is a machine.
living in france seems to be really good for jim. i enjoyed every minute of his legendary performance yesterday. i am very happy for him.
I love it when the share tactics and strategy.
So happy for you Jim! Congratulations!!!
congrats to Jim. Glad to see all the hard work and sacrifice paid off. Meghan, wonderful interview-the flow of the questions were great
Amazing interview and I'm just so happy for Jim. This is a true story of doing whatever it takes to reach a goal and letting nothing get in your way. I am so happy to hear Jim plans to jump back into the lime light moving forward as we need your Strava data bud!! I will be so interested to see what he sets his sights on next. Selfishly I hope Jim moves back to Arizona and starts just CRUSHING North American races again. I watched the entire event live and there was something different when he came out of that aid station and I think it was the stretch of pavement. You could tell his legs were opening up. What was frustrating is we didn't actually get to see the pass of Zack. Just all of a sudden the camera panned to Jim and he was in the lead. So exciting in that moment. Well done Jim!! Proud of you.
Congrats Jim!🎉 Great interview!!! What an incredible race!!!
You make both this interview fells like having an "around the fire" discussion. Love it :)
Jim deserves French citizenship for having spent a year around and win the race !!!!!
I’ve followed Jim since his early days.. his commitment to winning this race is incredible
Another GREAT interview. You establish such a great rapport with everyone you speak with, which gets them to really open up. Well done, Walmsley. Your love of this sport is apparent.
Long time coming. Great example of altering the process to change results. Aweseome.
Unreal performance! 🎉
Megan, you, Brian and Dylon are, without a doubt, the best interviewers. You don’t look at a sheet of paper, thinking of the next question before the person has finished their answer on the question at hand. It’s a real conversation. Excellent!
le legend! sooo happy for Jim!
Legend! I love how this is the culmination of a couple of years of a project. In the end he still needed that dawg in him to make a move when the going was tough.
Highest places for an American ever. Congrats!
Congrats Jim! I'm glad you won! Cheers from Saint-Jorioz, 74 410
Jim taking the time to say the right things will never get old. Grateful to the trail running community. God bless🤲🏾
Bravo, Jim!!! Thanks, Megan!!!
Awesome interview. So interesting to hear the play by play
Huge congrats Jim! Such an amazing race and finally broke the curse!
Would love to hear more about his recovery. I had the same issue on a race, but a month later just now able to walk.
Great interview! So happy for Jim.
Such a great interview
Jim we are so proud of you, man. You’ve come a long way and have an incredible story of resilience. You never gave up. I was literally cheering out loud and putting my hands together when I saw you won!! I’m still so stoked! You’ve changed my life for the better. Keep doing what you do best… moving forward. Love you, brotha. -Jake
Very inspiring performance! Thanks for a great interview.
So happy to see Jim winning it!!
great interview! and congrats to jim! really happy for him!
Congratulations Jim! You inspired so many runners! 🙏💪
Awww I really wanted to hear about François's input bit it was still a fantastic interview! Would also love to see the part they apparently cut. Congratulations, Jim!!! ❤❤❤
Wow.. Great interview.
He is now living in France close to François he really deserved and wanted to learn how Europeans are preparing this event!! I m french but so so happy for Jim!!!! 🎉
Congrats Jim.
Finally! HWPO! Congrats Jim. ❤️🇺🇲🍻
Congrats Jim, thank you Meghan :)
Jim was alluding to having more mental strength than in years past, glad the interviewer asked followup questions.
It would perhaps be better to do these interviews 2 or 3 days after the race. Gives the athletes time to process their remarkable achievements. Well done Jim, awesome race, but even more incredible commitment moving country to chase your dreams.
Meghan is a very good interviewer, Jim a super champion!
A fast arduous cr effort like this must feel totally unworldly
Why do these interviews always come across as really awkward? What a machine Jim is though 💪
Hot damn!. An American finally nailed it and we 1-2'd it. Woo-hoo!
Serious question...why not have something to sit on while doing these post race interviews? I mean, they did just run for almost 24 hours straight. With that being said, it was a good interview.
Sometimes we sit, sometimes we stand, and we do accommodate an interview's layout for an athletes' needs and requests as much as we can - I suspect you'd be surprised by the extreme logistical challenges of conducting these interviews. Further, you might also be surprised by just how nimble and agile many of these athletes are a day after a race. Jim rode his bike to his media appearances, and probably was less tired than the iRunFar team. -Meghan
@@iRunFarMedia thanks for the explanation
Is he moving back to the states now that UTMB is done?
Give the man a chair
Notice me Jim Walmsley ❤
Another ultra event could be people talking about themselves for 24 hours. I know a few people that could definitely do it. Good job Jim!
no mention of Francois... wonder what Solomon thought about him helping Jiim!
So pretty much he’s doing cocodona next…..
The veins on his forearms are bonkers...He must really pump his arms on the uphills
Let him rest ffs.
It's always the athletes' choices to participate in interviews. We're so glad he chose to spend a little time sharing his perspective with us all. -Meghan