UTU - Seeking Balance at the Tarawera 100 Mile Endurance Run

Gene Andrews dropped out of the inaugural Tarawera 100 Mile Endurance Run in 2018 at the Humphreys Bay aid station when his running partner and father-in-law tore connective tissue in his shin. Gene spent more than two years revisiting his failure before he came to understand the mental strength and commitment needed to run 100 miles and entered the 2021 Tarawera Endurance Run. This is the story of his race and how he sought to restore balance on the trails around Rotorua.
Gene's original film of the 2018 Tarawera 100 Mile Endurance run can be watched at • Tarawera 100 Mile Endu...

[@ingagade951]

So great man. You shine and you go strong and all throug the night with yourself. Inga dk.

[@crsroe]

Thanks DCR for the recommendation 😎

[@WestieRunner]

DCR is always a good listen!

[@bloodyhell451]

Great vid Gaz. As per. You make me want to get out my strap-on and make cinema !

[@WestieRunner]

Thanks Bro. Come over to NZ and make a road trip movie!

[@alisonslack6330]

Congratulations such an achievement, I was the last finisher last year I suffered big time! as you said it’s the commitment of training and sacrifices. My family got me there at the finish. I wear my pounamu every day, it’s a journey and so special.

[@WestieRunner]

Congratulations on finishing Alison! I managed to make it to the end in 2019, and it was by far the hardest thing I have ever done.

[@andyprentice]

Wahooooo. This is so epic. Love the vid. Might have to join in for 2023.

[@WestieRunner]

Thanks Andy. Get back out on the trails my friend and I'll see you there!

[@DevRunner]

Truly inspiring! Beautifully shot! Thank you!

[@geraldtaylor8047]

Loved that more than I thought I would.

[@WestieRunner]

Thank you Gerald. Have you run Tarawera?

[@Redbeardedrunner]

Another great video Gareth! And wel done Gene!

[@WestieRunner]

Thanks Bevan!

[@nz_nomadrunner]

Awesome Gareth, really enjoyed as always!

[@WestieRunner]

Thanks Chris. It was great to see you this weekend, and thank you for ferrying us around this morning.

[@natedarrow1713]

Great video. So inspirational and a great achievement. Well done!!

[@WestieRunner]

Thanks Nate, watching Gene's vids of his runs got me into running Tarawera (I did my first 100k at Tarawera the year he DNF'd the 100 mile) so it was great to film his adventure and eventual success.

[@patriciastichbury104]

I always knew you could do it both physically, emotionally and mentally. You have inspired me to give it a go

[@masonwillis708]

Awesome video. Inspirational and terrifying in equal measure! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@WestieRunner]

Thanks Mason. Great running with you this weekend.

[@MrTmapp]

Amazing achievement guys!

[@shanepetersen7572]

So good to see yous back!!
Great achievement bro
I'm just starting mine trying to get to the Miler for my 50th

[@NZtrails]

Beautiful work. Every faces in this video telling me their stories.. What an experience to be part of that journeys in their life. Thanks ❤️

[@WestieRunner]

Thank you so much Seawon, it was wonderful to film you and see you get your first 100 mile finish.

[@Petes_Trail_Running]

Great videos bro, really enjoy the race coverage ones. Keep them coming!

[@WestieRunner]

Thank you! I've got a cheeky 6 minute vid from a local half marathon I did with a mate on a whim at the weekend. Should be up in a couple of days.