Watching this made me cry! I've not long done my first trail marathon, and I have my first 50K at the end of October on Seven Sisters and the South Downs. I remember the AMAZING feeling of my Trail marathon, especially the wonderful friendly atmosphere, and one day I would like to do THIS 50k...thank you for the wonderful video !
I’m too old now but this is an inspiring video. It’s good to see the “ordinary” runners enjoying the run instead of the elite racing snakes for a change. Well done 👍🍷
I wonder how many, like me, did this as their first ultra after being inspired by your last Serpent Trail film (or even your film before that). I reckon there must be quite a few. This one captured the event superbly - beautifully produced as always. No doubt it'll convince a few more to give it a go next year. Nice one Loyd.
Hands up! I watched last years video while training for my first half (actually ran past this years Serpent Trail finish on a training run) and am poised and ready to sign up to next years 50k as my first Ultra. Can’t wait - looks an awesome atmosphere
Loyd, sums up perfectly everything that is great about the channel! The number of people at the event running their first 50k as a direct result of your creative and inspirational efforts is a fantastic testament for R4A. I've just ticked off the trail marathon so the 50k is next...
Really loved watching the video Loyd. Well done to both you & Liga for bringing us along and for taking the time to film so many other runners. Filming on the GoPro does take up time and effort but you always manage to smile have a friendly word for everyone.
Thanks for recommending this earlier. We've watched the videos, had a chat and signed up for next year. A flat-ish debut on prosthetics is perfect for me. Anything is possible 😊
Another great video. The end section was emotional and really captured the runners relief and elation at finishing. A race for my bucket list next year 👍
You have made my weekend Loyd. Thanks for including my chat with you. I enjoyed it that much that I've got my next ultra at the end of Aug, then Feb and then back to the Serpents Trail........then The Lap next Sept. My aim is to do the 100k at the Serpents Trail 2024 🤞Shame I sound awful 😂 Stu (big chap/green t-shirt).
Nice one, Loyd and Liga. Liked this one as it really captured the event atmosphere, peoples journey as well as the course. Nice change from other channels that just show someone running the course. Congratulations on finishing in style too! I think Liga proves my friends theory that it’s not one or 2 training sessions that get you to 50k but miles already in the legs from years of running and other events. Awesome 👏🙂
That's awesome, you'll love the 50k! It's a great route with an awesome race atmosphere. Hopefully see you up there next year and thanks for watching 🙏😊
Another fantastic record of the Serpent Trail race Loyd, great to see you on the day even if you did still beat me by half an hour while you were filming etc! Lol 😆. Great channel content as ever 👍
So frustrating to watch this race, as I had to pull out due to an injury. I signed up for Serpent after watching you race it last year but I've had to defer till next year. At least I'll have a greater understanding of the route for next year.
Great video as always Loyd! Great effort Liga and Loyd and thanks for sharing. Shows how well the organization is in these events such in the Golden, World and UTMB trail series.
Great film Loyd, it looks like such a great event. It was nice to see you and Liga again there. We just drove down to get a feel for the atmosphere ,it was our 18th wedding anniversary, I know how to show a lady a good time🤣 The village vibe that Tom has going there make a great place for a post race chill out. I will definitely be entering next year's race.
Awesome video Lloyd of an awesome event ,I done it this year because of your video last year so thanks .Good to chat to you a couple of times and even sneaked in the video a few times ,see you next year
Another great Serpent Trail video Loyd! Kudos to Liga for getting through it with a lower than usual training schedule. Look forward to seeing what’s coming up for the rest of the year
Great video Loyd! It's such a good race! You've made me want to run it again haha absolutely loved it! Just signed up for my first 50 miler too. But I'll be back next year for another serpent trail! Hopefully with my girlfriend too next year 😊
I can relate to Simon's story. I've only been running since 2020. Never done a marathon but I've signed up for a 50k local to me after seeing signs for the Chesterfield Round Walk during my runs. There's a race that mostly follows that route, called the Spire Ultra. I think survival will be the goal for that one! 😄👍🏻🏃♂️
Great video and awesome insight into the race. Looks like a great event, definitely one for 2023. I hope to see you on the course, though may be too nakered to speak 🤣🥵
Absolutely awesome, loved watching this video and congratulations to both you and Liga. Thanks for bringing us along and taken the time to talk other runners and many experiencing there first 50km This looks an epect event and one which I now WANT to do next year. How was Saucony Xodus Ultra? Good luck with your channel 👍
The cut off are very good, they've set the race up so it's achievable by anyone. You should definitely give it a go, you love it! 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
I completed my first 50k ultra yesterday on the North ridge and was impressed with the organisation by Freedom racing. Am considering this route as my 2nd attempt and wondering if it has less elevation than the former?
Glad you enjoyed your Freedom Racing experience Dave, they put on great events 👍 The 50k at the Serpent trail is pretty flat and runnable the whole way. There's a few short hills but nothing to bad, it's a quick route! Hope this helps 👍
wow another race?! mega-impressive, you are not messing around with your preparation for TDS! kudos to Liga for toughing it out! also your channel might hit 30k-subs by the end of the month right?
Loved watching this one Loyd, I often think your arm must feel like it wants to fall off from all the cam work. Congrats to you both and can I say Liga did amazingly well seeing that she had not prepared for it. What website do you look for trail runs on? I have a 10K booked for October but I'd like to do some more 10 - 25k trail runs in and around the midlands, do you have any favourites?
Being used to mountain races that flat profile looks attractive to me because i'm fed up with climbing at the moment. And i'm not being sarcastic.......
It really does depend on the weather Mark? If you watch our other video of the Serpent trail 50k you'll see me wadding through knee deep water! 😲 If it's dry like it is in this video you would be fine in road shoes, if it's wet I'd definitely wear trail shoes. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
Watching this made me cry! I've not long done my first trail marathon, and I have my first 50K at the end of October on Seven Sisters and the South Downs. I remember the AMAZING feeling of my Trail marathon, especially the wonderful friendly atmosphere, and one day I would like to do THIS 50k...thank you for the wonderful video !
I’m too old now but this is an inspiring video. It’s good to see the “ordinary” runners enjoying the run instead of the elite racing snakes for a change. Well done 👍🍷
Thanks for the lovely comment Emily, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏😊
@@Run4Adventure I’m only “Emily” on special weekends…..😂
@@emlyngriffith5846 Sorry Emlyn, predictive text! 😔
@@Run4Adventure ……I’ve been called far worse 👍🍷
I wonder how many, like me, did this as their first ultra after being inspired by your last Serpent Trail film (or even your film before that). I reckon there must be quite a few. This one captured the event superbly - beautifully produced as always. No doubt it'll convince a few more to give it a go next year. Nice one Loyd.
Hands up! I watched last years video while training for my first half (actually ran past this years Serpent Trail finish on a training run) and am poised and ready to sign up to next years 50k as my first Ultra. Can’t wait - looks an awesome atmosphere
Loyd, sums up perfectly everything that is great about the channel! The number of people at the event running their first 50k as a direct result of your creative and inspirational efforts is a fantastic testament for R4A. I've just ticked off the trail marathon so the 50k is next...
Really loved watching the video Loyd. Well done to both you & Liga for bringing us along and for taking the time to film so many other runners. Filming on the GoPro does take up time and effort but you always manage to smile have a friendly word for everyone.
You said it best EPIC race and finisher coverage. Your positivity is inspiring. Keep up the good work👍🏼❤️
Thanks for recommending this earlier. We've watched the videos, had a chat and signed up for next year. A flat-ish debut on prosthetics is perfect for me. Anything is possible 😊
That’s awesome, well done! I’m sure you’ll love the event and hopefully we’ll see you there! 👍🙂
Loyd I like all your videos but the race vlogs shine bright mate 👍👍
One slight issue though - I want to do a 50k now 😬😩🤣
Good afternoon Run4adventure and all the runners. Fantastic video and fantastic race. Here is my like. A nice week for everyone. ⛰🏃♂️☀️
Thanks again Loyd for this video. Just watching it again in preparation for my own entry for the 2023 50k race. See you all in July🎉
No worries, thanks for watching and hopefully see you in July 👍😊
Another great video. The end section was emotional and really captured the runners relief and elation at finishing. A race for my bucket list next year 👍
Well done Lloyd and Liga.. such an inspiring video. Now I want to run one too! 😊
Thanks Loyd, I'm really looking forward to running this one in 2023. Hope to see you out there!
No worries Paul, thanks for watching. You'll love the Serpent, hopefully see you there and thanks for watching 🙏😊
You have made my weekend Loyd. Thanks for including my chat with you. I enjoyed it that much that I've got my next ultra at the end of Aug, then Feb and then back to the Serpents Trail........then The Lap next Sept. My aim is to do the 100k at the Serpents Trail 2024 🤞Shame I sound awful 😂 Stu (big chap/green t-shirt).
So nice to see everyone especially all the first time ultra runners. Must have been some dust in my eye at the end. Love it.
Go Liga! Whoop whoop! 🥳🏃♀️
🤣 You think that forest is strange, come to Cape Town and go to the top of Table Mountain, there is a dam with a beach.
Nice one, Loyd and Liga. Liked this one as it really captured the event atmosphere, peoples journey as well as the course. Nice change from other channels that just show someone running the course. Congratulations on finishing in style too! I think Liga proves my friends theory that it’s not one or 2 training sessions that get you to 50k but miles already in the legs from years of running and other events. Awesome 👏🙂
OK, you guys have inspired another one here, initially booked onto the 20k but I’m switching to the 50k .. terrified and excited!
That's awesome, you'll love the 50k! It's a great route with an awesome race atmosphere. Hopefully see you up there next year and thanks for watching 🙏😊
Another fantastic record of the Serpent Trail race Loyd, great to see you on the day even if you did still beat me by half an hour while you were filming etc! Lol 😆. Great channel content as ever 👍
I will be doing my first 50k trail run in march so excited I did a 25k trail run last year
Great video buddy. Really captured the event in all its glory.
Really enjoyed this vlog! Beautiful course and great runners along the way! I can't wait to start my ultra journey! Keep pushing my friend!
Super race report Lloyd, thanks and cheers
So frustrating to watch this race, as I had to pull out due to an injury. I signed up for Serpent after watching you race it last year but I've had to defer till next year. At least I'll have a greater understanding of the route for next year.
Great video and lots of memories of a fantastic race. Will be back next year.
Great video Loyd and Liga. Really lovely to see you chatting with runners. 😃 I think I’ll be signing up for next year.
Fantastic video, really enjoyed a more in-depth look at the longer distance of the Salomon Serpent!
Great to watch this ahead of this weekends race. thanks for the tip regarding the sandy section...duly noted 👍
I'm glad the video helped, are you running the 50k? 🤔
@@Run4Adventure yup 👍
Great video as always Loyd! Great effort Liga and Loyd and thanks for sharing. Shows how well the organization is in these events such in the Golden, World and UTMB trail series.
How your bride just hops into a 50k..Wow! Great video Lloyd
I know Jeff, she's a tough cookie! Really glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏😊
Looks like Florida🌴
Hi loyd. Looks a fantastic race. Well done to both of you. Fantastic content as usual 👌👏👍🏻
Great film Loyd, it looks like such a great event. It was nice to see you and Liga again there. We just drove down to get a feel for the atmosphere ,it was our 18th wedding anniversary, I know how to show a lady a good time🤣
The village vibe that Tom has going there make a great place for a post race chill out. I will definitely be entering next year's race.
Inspired me to book this for my first ultra… hope to bump into you there mate 👊🏻
Awesome video Lloyd of an awesome event ,I done it this year because of your video last year so thanks .Good to chat to you a couple of times and even sneaked in the video a few times ,see you next year
Great video and love this trail.
Another great Serpent Trail video Loyd! Kudos to Liga for getting through it with a lower than usual training schedule. Look forward to seeing what’s coming up for the rest of the year
Great video Loyd! It's such a good race! You've made me want to run it again haha absolutely loved it! Just signed up for my first 50 miler too. But I'll be back next year for another serpent trail! Hopefully with my girlfriend too next year 😊
Great video Loyd something different never done a 50 k but felt like I was there every step of the way 👏
awesome video man! So many first time 50K runner👍 kudos to them too
Great video - inspirational stuff Lloyd and Liga 👊🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♀️
Yet another great watch, inspirational
Awesome race and amazing people! Way to inspire others!!!
Nice one Loyd, great vid as always showing the Serpent at it's best. See you next year for another glorious day out.
are you running svp this year?
I can relate to Simon's story. I've only been running since 2020. Never done a marathon but I've signed up for a 50k local to me after seeing signs for the Chesterfield Round Walk during my runs. There's a race that mostly follows that route, called the Spire Ultra. I think survival will be the goal for that one! 😄👍🏻🏃♂️
Brilliant video Arnie. Definitely doing it again next year. 50 or 100K ????
We will have to see. See you soon. Thanks, Danny. 🤣🤣
Awsome memories Loyd. I think I'll have to go back next year.
Nice documentary. Enjoyed watching it.
Great video and awesome insight into the race. Looks like a great event, definitely one for 2023. I hope to see you on the course, though may be too nakered to speak 🤣🥵
Great video! Well done!
Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Well done on the content Loyd, really captures the vibe of the event. 100km next year 👍
Absolutely awesome, loved watching this video and congratulations to both you and Liga. Thanks for bringing us along and taken the time to talk other runners and many experiencing there first 50km
This looks an epect event and one which I now WANT to do next year. How was Saucony Xodus Ultra? Good luck with your channel 👍
I think I need to add this to my bucket list. Wonder what the cut off time is?
The cut off are very good, they've set the race up so it's achievable by anyone. You should definitely give it a go, you love it! 👍
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
I completed my first 50k ultra yesterday on the North ridge and was impressed with the organisation by Freedom racing. Am considering this route as my 2nd attempt and wondering if it has less elevation than the former?
Glad you enjoyed your Freedom Racing experience Dave, they put on great events 👍
The 50k at the Serpent trail is pretty flat and runnable the whole way. There's a few short hills but nothing to bad, it's a quick route! Hope this helps 👍
wow another race?! mega-impressive, you are not messing around with your preparation for TDS! kudos to Liga for toughing it out!
also your channel might hit 30k-subs by the end of the month right?
Awesome video mate. You're really trying to tempt me to do the Serpent Trail 50k aren't you? 😂
Do it, Do it, Do it! It's a great race I'm sure you'd love it 😊
Thanks for watching 🙏
Epic video that mr pervis 👍
Thanks Michael, really glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏😊
Loved watching this one Loyd, I often think your arm must feel like it wants to fall off from all the cam work. Congrats to you both and can I say Liga did amazingly well seeing that she had not prepared for it. What website do you look for trail runs on? I have a 10K booked for October but I'd like to do some more 10 - 25k trail runs in and around the midlands, do you have any favourites?
Well done
Thanks Janet 🙏
Will do it next year then.
@@janettrigwell8851 Awesome Janet, see you there 😊
Great!👏
What shoes did you run in?
Being used to mountain races that flat profile looks attractive to me because i'm fed up with climbing at the moment. And i'm not being sarcastic.......
Road or trail shoes for this?
It really does depend on the weather Mark? If you watch our other video of the Serpent trail 50k you'll see me wadding through knee deep water! 😲
If it's dry like it is in this video you would be fine in road shoes, if it's wet I'd definitely wear trail shoes. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
@@Run4Adventure it's very dry out there right now, probably go with inov8 trail talons then, thank you 🙏
@@markcameron3 The talon is a pretty aggressive trail shoe if it's dry Mark! There's also some longer road sections towards the end of the route 👍
Lloyd come to America with some friends and let’s do Grand Canyon Rim 2 Rim 2 Rim ,45 miles
Great insight into the event Loyd. Really want to do this at some point, especially as it's only down the road from me! Looks like a lovely course