THE DRAGONS BACK - Ultra Marathon Documentary - The Toughest Mountain Ultra Trail Race in the World

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  • @katbondie
    @katbondie ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Love this! Same here my mental health had declined massively due to family issues. I got back into my running in February this year and now have a 50K ultra in July!

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sorry to hear about your struggles Katie, but happy about your future on the trails, good luck with your 50k!!

    • @buffywhatever1093
      @buffywhatever1093 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I echo the same from the lads Kat…..Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it’s the courage to continue that counts.

    • @MiniForklift
      @MiniForklift ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope your 50km went well!

  • @BrewtalBoyz
    @BrewtalBoyz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Outstanding! Above and beyond most docs on ultras. Thank you.

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the kind words! and glad you enjoyed it.

  • @matthewcoates6043
    @matthewcoates6043 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've watched loads of dragons back films on TH-cam - this has to be my favourite, da iawn

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW, super happy that you enjoyed it and even more so that it's your favourite, this really has made my day, Diolch!!

  • @oliverkillian
    @oliverkillian ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nicely documented, enjoyed it. Was hiking in wales and saw some runners, one guy ran by us and after a good while he ran back past cause he'd taken the wrong turn for marathon, kudos to that guy.

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the kind words and youve always got to get some bonus miles in somewhere haha.

  • @findermanimages
    @findermanimages ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'll be starting this year's race in a little over a week and only now have I seen this video! Moving, inspirational and beautifully crafted. Well done team - amazing work.

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it, hope the Dragons Back went well for you!

  • @1PlainOne
    @1PlainOne 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sound track is epic!!

  • @buffywhatever1093
    @buffywhatever1093 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve never done the actual race, but have done all the sections but without the time restriction……that’s a stress, and chwarae teg (fair play) lads, you did so very well.
    Great filming of my beloved Cymru, and The Dragon’s Back Race always highlights the epic scenery of the country.
    Courage, determination, unselfishness and cheerfulness in the face of adversity. Diolch am film wych. Thanks for an excellent film.

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว

      Croeso! Diolch am watching and thanks for the new Welsh word "chwarae teg".

  • @johnstewart8665
    @johnstewart8665 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved this film from start to finish! Beautifully crafted as always. The 45 second sequence starting around 1:32:00 was an absolute highlight that brought a huge smile to my face. Total respect for both of these guys and for all who took part in the race.

  • @cornertocorner5074
    @cornertocorner5074 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another beautiful film 🥰🥰

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for the kind words and glad you enjoyed it.

  • @feelbetterlivewell
    @feelbetterlivewell ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely fabulous film! 🤩👍💪

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.

  • @davebrown1100
    @davebrown1100 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great film guys 👏. I DNf'd in 2021 due to a torn ACL and meniscus, will be back in 25 to complete it. Spine this year tho.

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Brutal, i tore my MCL about 15 years ago so sorta know what you went through. James from the film is doing the spine next year too so you should bump in to him at some point, all the best with that and thanks for watching!!

  • @mickdubhgall
    @mickdubhgall ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful film!! The music went perfectly with the film too.... well done to all the runners who toed the line, big respect :~}

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much! Put a lot of time in to the soundtrack and yeh huge respect to all those that toed the line.

  • @mikehitchen4487
    @mikehitchen4487 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Super doc! - kudos to both!!

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! They both just completed the Northern Traverse of the Spine Race too, a great couple of guys!

  • @leemay4459
    @leemay4459 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Martin. Love this movie. Out of all the dragons back documentaries, this is the one i keep coming back to time and time again. Can you send me a link for the soundtrack please? It will serve me well whilst training for 'The Lap', it is really inspiring 😊 Thank you.

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it! Yes i'll get around to that and put it up on my site. Hope training is going well!

    • @leemay4459
      @leemay4459 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KelpandFern Yes Martin. All is going to plan at the moment. Hopefully we will catch up soon.

  • @grahamwalton1209
    @grahamwalton1209 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice. Quite a chilled out feel considering. James, and Graham you are both super tough. Great film, thank you.

  • @Mookiethedog
    @Mookiethedog ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome! Loved the whole thing. Great cameo by Allie B and a Bad Boy shirt to finish! I've subbed and will check out your other stuff!

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for subscribing. Currently releasing a video each day of a runner attempting the Wales coast path fkt.

  • @reluctantfellrunner
    @reluctantfellrunner 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best wishes to all.

  • @thevalleywalker
    @thevalleywalker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just wow.... incredible feats by all and big up to the filming crew - this was a brilliant watch.

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks so much for the kind words.

  • @garyrochester9595
    @garyrochester9595 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys are absolutely legends. Respect 🤜🏽

  • @buffywhatever1093
    @buffywhatever1093 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I also say, massive shout out for the shorts, loved them!

  • @BBSRFC
    @BBSRFC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you again for another wonderful film, keep doing what you’re doing! And well done to the two lads and all of the finishers of course, incredible event that.

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate the kind words.

  • @sandstromj
    @sandstromj 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a race and what a video. Loved watching every minute of it, especially the end.

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!

  • @richardlester3619
    @richardlester3619 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great film, well done to you all. 👏

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @ffiffijones7860
    @ffiffijones7860 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic video by Kelp and Fern as always and massive respect to the runners 🎉

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว

      Diolch!! Thanks for watching. And yeh such huge respect for the runners all toeing the line of this race.

  • @olivermallinson571
    @olivermallinson571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Martin. Awesome stuff 👏🏻

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching dude! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @emlyngriffith5846
    @emlyngriffith5846 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video…..watching it up a Spanish mountain. Wish I was younger and could have a go at this. Great respect for everybody who took part. Well done. Made me feel homesick! 👍🍷

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much, diolch! Being up a spanish mountain doesn't sound too bad either :)

  • @joannei.s.299
    @joannei.s.299 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely amazing people

  • @craighynes9477
    @craighynes9477 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inspiring 💪😎

  • @iterato1
    @iterato1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing journey, felt so bad for James, he was so close when he had to pull out. The seed of maybe doing this beast someday is now planted in my head!

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes it was unfortunate, but he's a strong guy and has bounced back finishing the Arc of Attrition 100 miler, Cheviot Goat and he just did the The Spine Challenger in January and I think he is attempting the full Spine in January next year. Thanks for your comment and all the best with your future adventures.

  • @roychambers2900
    @roychambers2900 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on a great film. Your depiction both of the human detail and the epic scale of this event was super. Many thanks!

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it! Your words really do mean a lot to us after spending months on this release.

  • @mattcarr3798
    @mattcarr3798 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant guys, well done 👍

  • @marcelschrader6117
    @marcelschrader6117 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome Film i was also part of this DBR and loved it. Great Job

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it and what a great few days eh, did you run or volunteer?

    • @marcelschrader6117
      @marcelschrader6117 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KelpandFern i also tun 🤗 in some days we are very close to each other when I saw the film. I was guy with German flowers on his back. Your film Realy take me back to some places 😂🙈

  • @Chris-nb4dm
    @Chris-nb4dm ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressed with the camera man's fitness!

  • @alan_oz
    @alan_oz ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great on so many levels. Thanks.

  • @atleastIdietrying
    @atleastIdietrying ปีที่แล้ว

    Great documentary and a brave performance by both runners! It really does a good job at portraying the dichotomy between the beauty of the landscape, the journey and the act of testing limits and the evergrowing fatigue and exhaustion.
    Thank you!

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for the kind words and really glad you enjoyed it.

  • @benlangford34
    @benlangford34 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspiring me to come home from NZ to have a go! Utterly outstanding truly hardcore welsh mania .. thank you 🙏🏻

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You wont regret it! There are a number of phenomenal races in Wales that you could attempt, another company is called the Wild Horse 200 who I can't recommend enough if you're looking at multi day races.

    • @benlangford34
      @benlangford34 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you will check it out
      Keep up the great work inspiring

  • @lauriehiggins7547
    @lauriehiggins7547 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was fantastic!! Well done guys!! Makes me want to do it even more!

  • @leerunsultras
    @leerunsultras ปีที่แล้ว

    well captured buddy enjoyed that

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it Lee! You ever done a multi-day race? There are a few in Wales now.

    • @leerunsultras
      @leerunsultras ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KelpandFern yes mate I ran from Spain to France in 2011

    • @leerunsultras
      @leerunsultras ปีที่แล้ว

      @KelpAndFern was booked on dragons back 2021 but got diagnosed with a rare brain condition so had to cancel it

  • @CeriWilliams
    @CeriWilliams ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding work guys ❤

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @AlanWil2
    @AlanWil2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool!

  • @thezz199
    @thezz199 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice boys well done. Where did you get the music? Where can I find the soundtrack?

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching, will put the soundtrack in to an article and send you the link.

  • @SergieRachmaninoff
    @SergieRachmaninoff ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely wonderful watch, beautifully filmed and a great effort from those guys. Would you say the entry price was fair? I'd expected a lot more support (mainly nutritional) for the money.

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for watching and glad you enjoyed it. I would say it was overpriced knowing that the entry fee has jumped considerably in the last couple of years.

  • @Scott-fi6ml
    @Scott-fi6ml ปีที่แล้ว

    That was funny that you ended up running past and within a parkrun event classic😂🤣

  • @ieuanpugh-jones5284
    @ieuanpugh-jones5284 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Arbennig 😊

  • @patrickclarke1462
    @patrickclarke1462 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just finished book failure is an option the timing is perfect just need to find free couple hours to watch this

    • @KelpandFern
      @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How was the book? Heard about it before but not read it. Hope you enjoy the film when you find time.

    • @patrickclarke1462
      @patrickclarke1462 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@KelpAndFern the book was amazing as was this really enjoyed watching it well done to runners and film makers

  • @KelpandFern
    @KelpandFern  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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