I've very fond memories of this race. Way back in 1983 I came 2nd (2nd human!) to the great Dic Evans. Dic was interviewed near the start of this video, looking still slim and fit. Sut mae Dic! I beat some of the horses, but was outsprinted by a couple of horses at the end - it's hard to outsprint a horse!
I'm really enjoying these race reports on GTN, big thanks to Heather and the rest of the team for putting this together. And congratulations on the fine race result, what an amazing athlete Heather is. Chatting away and recording video and still get a podium finish.
Did this race a few years ago in constant rain but it was warm rain. The scenery of the course is amazing and I would thoroughly recommend giving it a go. An amazing experience, the whole town buzzes with race excitement.
HEATHER!!! THis is amazing!! Well done, I loved this video so much. So glad you kept going and got second woman even after feeling so rough for a lot of the race. You are an inspiration.
Love it . Heather well done on completing and not doing the relay great to see. Yes next time yes you on the horse and maybe James running or both with Mark
Well done Heather sorry i missed you , as controller at the vet check I do not see all of you runners horses have to stop and there heart beat is checked and also condition by a team of Vets, and yes a runner did win this year hard to believe but its true . Thank you so much for this report
As Heather was complaining during the run about how hard it was and how unfit she was, I was thinking that 5 minutes after she finished, she'd be thinking about doing it again. Because i'd be thinking about doing it again. Because we runners be crazy. Good job, Heather.
There's only 1 left, the Vermont 100! As an ultra runner and aspiring endurance rider, I hope to both run and ride the race in back to back years in the future. I wish it was the 50 miler though! 😆
Heather, did you beat any of the horses/riders? I've heard that while victories are rare, there are always a lot of people who beat at least some of the horses, which is still quite amazing.
She said “ look how easy that looks” please understand that horse riding is one the hardest sports in the world it’s not easy and we all have breathe as hard as the runners. Anyways both running and riding are hard and congrats for everyone who finished
This was fantastic! I agree, we need a GTN team with Heather riding and Mark and James running. The moments she rode past would be absolutely epic! 😆 Anyone interested in endurance riding should check out the channel BethEndurance, she's planning on riding this in 2023!
The late great Jesse Owens was reduced to racing horses as a public spectacle after he refused to do even more demeaning things after his Olympic Gold Medal performance in Berlin 1936 to feed his family. It’s nice to see that this kind of spectacle has a positive place in Welsh culture. I’m sure Heather had plenty of “niggles” and “honklies” after this endeavor. Another pint 🍺 please!
It seems that if you've won Olympic gold, beating the world's best runners, then the next challenge would in fact be racing horses? The US has one man v horse race left as well, the Vermont 100. I plan on both running and riding it in the future, with great pride.
The chap you chatted with at the start isn't old enough to have been at the first race. Did I misunderstand what you said? Glad you're using beer to get ready for a run - it's the way forward.
Do you reckon you could beat a horse in a race?
You should definitely do it next year on a horse, Heather. Against Mark and James on foot ;)
This needs to happen!
It must happen!
Definitely
I've very fond memories of this race. Way back in 1983 I came 2nd (2nd human!) to the great Dic Evans. Dic was interviewed near the start of this video, looking still slim and fit. Sut mae Dic!
I beat some of the horses, but was outsprinted by a couple of horses at the end - it's hard to outsprint a horse!
Another vote for Heather on a horse and Mark and James on foot next year. Great running Heather, fantastic getting 2nd place.
Heather this was an emotional roller coaster. Fantastic bit, and congratulations on your podium finish!!!
I'm really enjoying these race reports on GTN, big thanks to Heather and the rest of the team for putting this together. And congratulations on the fine race result, what an amazing athlete Heather is. Chatting away and recording video and still get a podium finish.
Heather and horses. I can’t think of a more beautiful combination! 😍 great job Heather!
Did this race a few years ago in constant rain but it was warm rain. The scenery of the course is amazing and I would thoroughly recommend giving it a go. An amazing experience, the whole town buzzes with race excitement.
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HEATHER!!! THis is amazing!! Well done, I loved this video so much. So glad you kept going and got second woman even after feeling so rough for a lot of the race. You are an inspiration.
Great video of a great day out,done the race 4 times now and I can confirm that the last leg is brutal on the legs, hope to see you next year.
Hi what shoes do you recommend
I saw me and my boy on mike's hat at the start! The black pony with yellow stuff on 😀😀😀 we did it in like 4 hours but next year il go faster 💪💪
Great video thanks, captures the spirit of the event. Not sure how you managed to run and video at the same time!
What a neat event!! Loved watching this. Great race!! I cant imagine it, running along and then , “oh there goes my competitor, the horse!” Haha!
Excellent video! Really enjoyed this.
Love it . Heather well done on completing and not doing the relay great to see. Yes next time yes you on the horse and maybe James running or both with Mark
That was so cool. Congrats on your second place finish.
Well done Heather sorry i missed you , as controller at the vet check I do not see all of you runners horses have to stop and there heart beat is checked and also condition by a team of Vets, and yes a runner did win this year hard to believe but its true . Thank you so much for this report
Congrats Heather you're awesome!! And yes the views of the Welsh hills looked beautiful
What a unique event! Well done Heather! Seems like a fun adventure to try this race at some point.
Amazing job, Heather! Well done! Congrats!
As Heather was complaining during the run about how hard it was and how unfit she was, I was thinking that 5 minutes after she finished, she'd be thinking about doing it again. Because i'd be thinking about doing it again. Because we runners be crazy. Good job, Heather.
Awesome job Heather!! The race and the course look Epic!! Can’t believe Mark and James bailed on you 🤣. Why didn’t you wear a hydration vest?
Depends on the distance.
First horse was Invictus, riden by Kim. Cracking vid clip and game on if your using your horse Heather......think you could keep up our pace?
View from the horse thats not hanging about.... th-cam.com/video/VKcxLJ_yu_Q/w-d-xo.html. Just piped at the end.
Ok Heather...are you riding this years event????
What a great event! But I thought Heather would be the one riding the horse... 🐎
Great coverage Heather.
Beautiful horse ! And horse was ok too
How do you find such unique events? Nothing like this in the States. Keep up the fun work
There's only 1 left, the Vermont 100! As an ultra runner and aspiring endurance rider, I hope to both run and ride the race in back to back years in the future. I wish it was the 50 miler though! 😆
Heather, did you beat any of the horses/riders? I've heard that while victories are rare, there are always a lot of people who beat at least some of the horses, which is still quite amazing.
Loving the new visor
Go Heather
She said “ look how easy that looks” please understand that horse riding is one the hardest sports in the world it’s not easy and we all have breathe as hard as the runners. Anyways both running and riding are hard and congrats for everyone who finished
What a unique race.
Good Sunday watch video. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was fantastic! I agree, we need a GTN team with Heather riding and Mark and James running. The moments she rode past would be absolutely epic! 😆 Anyone interested in endurance riding should check out the channel BethEndurance, she's planning on riding this in 2023!
Wow Heather coming in 2nd with all the talking and filming she had to do! Did she manage to join the race in 2023 on a horse (e.g. Franklee)?
Don’t forget for a fair comparison the runners would also need to be carrying a small mammal on their backs…🤔
I’m thinking a badger maybe?
And have a required aid station stop in the middle!
My horse would develop a false limp or cough if It knew it was doing a 20 mile race !
Wasn’t there a MTB option as well once?
Man Vs Horse in Wales... I think it was one year by an ex marine?
Jeremiah 12
😂😂😂
If you read history a man run faster than horse.
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No they can’t
The late great Jesse Owens was reduced to racing horses as a public spectacle after he refused to do even more demeaning things after his Olympic Gold Medal performance in Berlin 1936 to feed his family. It’s nice to see that this kind of spectacle has a positive place in Welsh culture. I’m sure Heather had plenty of “niggles” and “honklies” after this endeavor. Another pint 🍺 please!
It seems that if you've won Olympic gold, beating the world's best runners, then the next challenge would in fact be racing horses? The US has one man v horse race left as well, the Vermont 100. I plan on both running and riding it in the future, with great pride.
The chap you chatted with at the start isn't old enough to have been at the first race. Did I misunderstand what you said? Glad you're using beer to get ready for a run - it's the way forward.
1980 not 1918! That makes much more sense!