Racing America's Oldest Hiking Trail (Ultra Runner Documentary) | Real Stories

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ส.ค. 2022
  • Finding Traction presents the inspirational story of ultra runner Nikki Kimball's quest to become the fastest person in history to run America's oldest hiking trail, the 273-mile Long Trail. Through Nikki's incredible journey, racing towards a dream and against time, we gain a new perspective on what we all share in terms of endurance and the human spirit.
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  • @lablover02
    @lablover02 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The person who films and does the trail with her deserves as much credit!

  • @PipsNails
    @PipsNails ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What an incredible woman. Nikki, you inspired me this morning on my run. I normally stop for breaks but this morning, for the first time ever, I ran the whole way and even sprinted to the finish line 🏃‍♀️

  • @Gilsworth
    @Gilsworth ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What an extremely remarkable and inspiring person! I've been vegetating at home for quite a while now. Going to break that cycle and go out to experience nature. You're amazing Nikki!

  • @TheWholeEntireCake
    @TheWholeEntireCake ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love running (yes, people like us really do exist) and didn’t find that love until my best friend in high school begged and convinced me to come with her for a trial day of Cross Country in 8th grade. It was terrible but she convinced me to go back for trial day two and I went again to be a good friend. It was even worse and I wanted to die but a junior on the time asked me “So you’re sticking with us and joining the team, right?” and I felt awkward and agreed. By week two on the team I fell into a rhythm and felt the runner’s high and was hooked. That same junior who roped me into Cross Country did the same thing with joining the Track and Field team for the spring in XC’s off season. I did it. Thank god for that junior girl who peer pressure 😀

  • @juriaan13
    @juriaan13 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I fell over 14 times just watching this ..broke all three of my ankles a few times

  • @velvetdragonz
    @velvetdragonz ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Personally, I've always hated running. Nicki is so inspiring, and gave me new ways to view pain and depression. She is absolutely amazing!

    • @bev9708
      @bev9708 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I HATED running all my life, but I did do some from time to time when I couldn't get to a gym. First day of Covid lockdown I just committed to 10min per day, first day I couldn't even run 2km, but after 3 weeks I could actually run about 8km, and I started watching running videos on youtube and kept going!! 2 years later I ran my first marathon , 6 months after that my second, and the following year I ran 4 marathons and two 50k ultra marathons!! It's AMAZING how we can get addicted to it just by starting with that 10min per day commitment!!

  • @davidj8658
    @davidj8658 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve been a fan from the other side of the lake for decades, she’s a legend and inspiration. As someone who stared down the barrel of that gun, thank you , Nikki, from the bottom of my heart. When I finish this video, I’m going for a long run in the woods.

  • @acalledboboya7257
    @acalledboboya7257 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm going to start running in 8 hours again. Been wallowing in my depression for a few weeks now but you've inspired me to get back out there. Thank you very much Nikki, I'm actually emotional writing this 🧡

    • @garyhost1830
      @garyhost1830 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hope ya been doing well and got back up and running

    • @jaymeschrader4585
      @jaymeschrader4585 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hope your running journey is going amazing! It saved me from depression! Walking was amazing too! My walking slowly turned to running. You don’t need to fast ya just gotta move forward ❤ sending love

  • @litchoutside9812
    @litchoutside9812 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of my favorite Ultra athletes of all time. Nice documentary!

  • @JMoff67
    @JMoff67 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have a signed DVD of this. I am so glad this is on TH-cam now so more people can see what a remarkable individual and athlete Nikki Kimball is!!

  • @trevorcraig9697
    @trevorcraig9697 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Her team works so hard, it's incredible! like at 12:45 when the guy was so happy and willing to be the mule, grabbed what little food he could and caught back up so he could be of help. I need friends like them in my life

  • @Lovemy_fam
    @Lovemy_fam ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was an excellent documentary. Thank you

  • @rustyshackleford6018
    @rustyshackleford6018 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That’s crazy. The greatest female runner of all time. Crushing the old record by two days. I can’t even fathom the length of that run. Nice job Nikki

  • @margaretpeabody243
    @margaretpeabody243 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was so ultra amazing! never heard of a run lasting anymore than 60 miles. And Nikki running to inspire young girls to try the same. Phenomenal story!

    • @stephenrichard6511
      @stephenrichard6511 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Margaret and a blessed Sunday, pretty nice of you to say there.And I do admire your post. Also your profile you look amazing. Would sure be glad to connect with you if you don't mind.

  • @jojo-qr4xj
    @jojo-qr4xj ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nikki you are the best 👍

  • @NWard1210
    @NWard1210 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So many battles she had to get through to do this - my heart was in my throat watching this, what an awesome lady!

  • @cannuckchick7522
    @cannuckchick7522 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Extraordinary film!! And although I left “girl” behind decades ago, Nikki’s accomplishment has absolutely inspired me.

  • @timeonfeet
    @timeonfeet ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an epic journey. Great to hear Nikki's story and how she came to take on such a challenge.

  • @gwenncase62
    @gwenncase62 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not a little girl, but I am for damn sure inspired 🔥💪 you are amazing

  • @jww6355
    @jww6355 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super inspiring doco, thanks for putting it out there Nikki!! As a middle-aged woman getting into trail running and slowly working my way up to marathons (and maybe beyond) your ability to show all you went through to meet your goal will keep me pushing on..THANK YOU!!!

  • @zippoamerika8794
    @zippoamerika8794 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    people at their best,
    inspiration in so many ways

  • @TheAtl0001
    @TheAtl0001 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Insane. Yet still roughly 20 hours difference with Jonathan Basham record.

  • @aye3678
    @aye3678 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    273 miles... over 10 marathons. DAMN! That is kinda insane. Fair play to anyone who is able to complete this. I can do 5% of it, at best.

  • @kriskline7559
    @kriskline7559 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing woman. Truly inspiring.

  • @martijnquist9777
    @martijnquist9777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Epic awesome video! One of the best ultra docus

  • @vonayengrindhoug8760
    @vonayengrindhoug8760 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hard not to admire this lady. I am happy to know i am not the only one who shouts WTF Universe... into the darkness when i see what the trail tosses at me. And i am just trying to meet a cut off time, and that sometimes doesn't happen.

  • @pampalmer2867
    @pampalmer2867 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What phenomenal endurance!

  • @gusgilfillan9033
    @gusgilfillan9033 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding. A real inspiration

  • @romonasafree3151
    @romonasafree3151 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nikki is AMAZING!

  • @lmcleon
    @lmcleon ปีที่แล้ว

    Admirable effort and spirit, thank you for the video! By the way, what running shoes did Nikki use? Guess I missed it. Thank you

  • @Poppymeaganolive
    @Poppymeaganolive ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I too have a bacon pocket Nicki. We are cut from the same beast 🥓🥓❤️❤️

  • @jethrorichards
    @jethrorichards ปีที่แล้ว +2

    excellent stuff

  • @laurarudolph7451
    @laurarudolph7451 ปีที่แล้ว

    You ROCK NICKI thank you for being a role model!! I live in Williamstown lol pretty cool you yelled that right after my comment no joke haha

  • @valeenoi2284
    @valeenoi2284 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't run more than quarter of mile. My body won't allow me, even that I run 4 times a week for years on end. My lungs give up.
    If I could run one marathon in my life... just one... beating a quarter of mile is a huge achievement for me.

  • @carolinedillerud
    @carolinedillerud ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible.

  • @ebal08
    @ebal08 ปีที่แล้ว

    So inspiring 🎉🥰

  • @troykeeling9752
    @troykeeling9752 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome.

  • @kampunin146
    @kampunin146 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome

  • @heathermoore2936
    @heathermoore2936 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!

  • @RAbeat24
    @RAbeat24 ปีที่แล้ว

    👌documentary

  • @urassisdragon
    @urassisdragon ปีที่แล้ว

    This took some dedication for sure…. I think I would have called it off in the bad weather and tried again in more ideal conditions

  • @Upuauta
    @Upuauta ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The question is - had the original recordholder the same amount of support on the way? None the less it´s a great achievment for her.

    • @TrolloTV
      @TrolloTV ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He would have to, no way of doing it on your own imho

    • @jaymeschrader4585
      @jaymeschrader4585 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fkts usually have 2 categories. Supported and unsupported

  • @TKEire
    @TKEire ปีที่แล้ว +1

    จะทรมานร่างกายและสังขารไปทำไมค่ะป้า นิกกี้! ...วิ่งเพื่อสุขภาพ ที่ไม่ฝืนธรรมชาติจะดีกว่า That's crazy! 🤣😄👍❤️👍

  • @Ricky_Grade10
    @Ricky_Grade10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Has she ran The Barkley Marathon?

  • @boomshine7
    @boomshine7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    kudos to the mules

  • @jerrymitchell2566
    @jerrymitchell2566 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where is this Trail ? Net says NH but that doesnt look right Inspiring as Im 69 just got back into these after 30 years away

    • @Scharades288
      @Scharades288 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Vermont. That's actually me at 31:58

  • @cycletrade2276
    @cycletrade2276 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤ it, and U

  • @mathews0618
    @mathews0618 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can see the depression in her eyes

  • @noone-en8hi
    @noone-en8hi ปีที่แล้ว

    hagalaz

  • @lawrencemaweu
    @lawrencemaweu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Waah, be careful what you introduce yourself to...

  • @conjuredcreatives
    @conjuredcreatives ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I make mini documentaries about small businesses who have turned their passion into their career and I'm trying to grow my channel.

  • @edjonescauilanify
    @edjonescauilanify ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pay is subjective to business revenue the sport makes! It's not about your ovary!
    Come on now!
    End the comparison of men and women. You cant reconcile both. We are just different but both special!
    I was feeling good watching until you blurted this nonsense.

  • @gothicpagan.666
    @gothicpagan.666 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great effort but ultimately she is 10 years too old.

    • @Aarnyx
      @Aarnyx ปีที่แล้ว +1

      so?

    • @katiemassey9847
      @katiemassey9847 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She completed her goal, what are you on about?

    • @gothicpagan.666
      @gothicpagan.666 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@katiemassey9847 Goal was to break the time trial record.