That speed over Crib Goch is incredible, this record may never be broken. This should get more attention, over 30 years old now and progress in shoes, nutrition ect and it still stands. Well done!!
Quite amazing, apart from the supreme fitness and dedication to keep running over often very difficult terrain, especially Crib Goch and the Glyders. The record set in June 1985, still stands, and knocking 20minutes of the great Joss Naylors time of 4-29 just shows how magnificent Colins record is. Even nearly thirty years on, there are only a hand full of highly talented fell runners able to seriously challenge the record. 4-19 for 27 of the hardest miles anywhere outside Scotland.
+Peter Lewis Outside Scotland? Surely that's overstating things? In Scotland, there aren't even altitude issues to worry about, since all the hills are too small.
+Polki Sa Zawsze Kieszonkowsze If your familiar with the terrain on Northern Snowdonia, much of it is on grass, and a lot more is difficult rock. This record was set in June 1985, and Colin smashed Joss Naylors record by over twenty minutes. The record will soon be over thirty years old, and nobody has been able to challenge the time of 4hrs 19. One amazing record, that some day will be beaten, but thirty years is a long time in fell running.
The word "Awesome" could have been invented for this. I've done everyone of those mountains (walking, scrambling and crawling) and that was just amazing. The record was beaten this year(2019) so it lasted 30 years plus.
Does this route have a name? I'd really appreciate knowing the name. The speed and focus required for terrain this technically demanding is breathtaking. The fitness required is mind blowing.
There is actually a longer route which takes in other tops in the area which makes it a round.. look it up and remember that many of the top fell runners are women
He says something like "coming down the west face of tryfan is steep so I had to be very careful" if you look at the time splits he went from Adam and eve to the road in 13 minutes........ 🤣🤣🤣 wow. That's quick
So so quick. have a look at this bonkers fell face called Tryfan Downhill Dash. It’s a summit to road race and those guys do it in 4-6mins. How, I don’t know!
What an incredible waste of energy, totally missing out on the beauty of the mountains for the sake of competitiveness!! Take a break, eat some food, and marvel at the scenery, a much better way of doing it!!
Wow, can't all the different groups that wander the mountains all just get along? As long as your not inconveniencing anyone else or damaging the terrain does it really matter if you're walking, running or climbing? It's not like he was running with his eyes closed now is it, not to mention he probably ran or walked the sections of the route a hundred times before he tried this.
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I know the record has recently been beaten, but this remains one of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen
The speed down the scree on grib goch was insane
Thanks for uploading. A simply outstanding achievement.
Hats off to you, Colin Donnelly, quietly spoken conqueror of the Welsh mountains.
That speed over Crib Goch is incredible, this record may never be broken.
This should get more attention, over 30 years old now and progress in shoes, nutrition ect and it still stands.
Well done!!
It was broken in 2019 by a fellow Scotsman - Finlay Wild - 4:10:48! Ridiculously quick.
@@nicholasjohns5064 thanks. I didnt know this. I follow Finlay on strava after his Paddy Buckley record. Super quick!!
Quite amazing, apart from the supreme fitness and dedication to keep running over often very difficult terrain, especially Crib Goch and the Glyders.
The record set in June 1985, still stands, and knocking 20minutes of the great Joss Naylors time of 4-29 just shows how magnificent Colins record is.
Even nearly thirty years on, there are only a hand full of highly talented fell runners able to seriously challenge the record.
4-19 for 27 of the hardest miles anywhere outside Scotland.
+Peter Lewis Outside Scotland? Surely that's overstating things? In Scotland, there aren't even altitude issues to worry about, since all the hills are too small.
+Polki Sa Zawsze Kieszonkowsze
If your familiar with the terrain on Northern Snowdonia, much of it is on grass, and a lot more is difficult rock.
This record was set in June 1985, and Colin smashed Joss Naylors record by over twenty minutes.
The record will soon be over thirty years old, and nobody has been able to challenge the time of 4hrs 19.
One amazing record, that some day will be beaten, but thirty years is a long time in fell running.
This was in 1988 wasn't it?
www.muskettmountaineering.co.uk/writing/colin-donnelly-interview/
Welsh 3000s race route is roughly 22 miles
absolutely incredible performance! Respect! Thx for the upload!
This is an incredible moment captured on video, Bravo
The hellicopter shots really put into perspective how challenging and steep this race is
3:00 "Try this yourself one day. You will realise how hard and dangerous it is"
Yeah nah I'm good thanks, I believe you. I think I'd die
Just awe inspiring running
Took me 20 hours over a weekend, that’s madness haha
Absolutely fantastic effort took couple of friends and I 18 and a half hour to walk it
Incredible achievement, dudes got a serious set of wheels
Awesome video! Anyone know what the accompanying tunes are?
Absolutely Phenomenal!
Anyone know the names of the tracks? Thx.
Incredible
Sweet baby Jesus. Good work
The word "Awesome" could have been invented for this. I've done everyone of those mountains (walking, scrambling and crawling) and that was just amazing.
The record was beaten this year(2019) so it lasted 30 years plus.
Wow nice 👍👍👍
Does this route have a name? I'd really appreciate knowing the name. The speed and focus required for terrain this technically demanding is breathtaking. The fitness required is mind blowing.
There is actually a longer route which takes in other tops in the area which makes it a round.. look it up and remember that many of the top fell runners are women
Welsh 3000s
I can feel the pain in his breathing
KUDOS! Not much more I can say.
Took me 17 hrs 😅😅
He says something like "coming down the west face of tryfan is steep so I had to be very careful" if you look at the time splits he went from Adam and eve to the road in 13 minutes........ 🤣🤣🤣 wow. That's quick
So so quick. have a look at this bonkers fell face called Tryfan Downhill Dash. It’s a summit to road race and those guys do it in 4-6mins. How, I don’t know!
Incredible is the only word
What an incredible waste of energy, totally missing out on the beauty of the mountains for the sake of competitiveness!! Take a break, eat some food, and marvel at the scenery, a much better way of doing it!!
Yea bloody hell Colin , get yourself sat down and have a kit kat and stop messing about !
Get yourself a 12" dark destroyer, love.
You have got to be joking Becky, this was an outstanding achievement. Phenomenal.
Wow, can't all the different groups that wander the mountains all just get along? As long as your not inconveniencing anyone else or damaging the terrain does it really matter if you're walking, running or climbing? It's not like he was running with his eyes closed now is it, not to mention he probably ran or walked the sections of the route a hundred times before he tried this.
Becky why don't you take up running it will stop you being a cynic