THE GRAND ROUND - FEATURING JOHN KELLY ULTRA-RUNNER & BARKLEY MARATHONS FINISHER

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  • 5 DAYS - 3 COUNTRIES - 590 MILES - 113 PEAKS - OVER 100,000 FT ELEVATION
    After completing the Barkley Marathons, legendary ultra-runner John Kelly asked himself ‘What do I do now?’ Join John on a discovery of what he can achieve as he enters his ‘Goldilocks Zone’ with his self-devised Grand Round challenge. This film is the first Run Show Original Film. Subscribe now for future alerts.
    During this challenge John was raising funds for The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust because everyone deserves a fair start. His fundraising page is still open -
    www.justgiving.com/fundraisin...
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  • @chrism2996
    @chrism2996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Amazing. Anything with John Kelly gets a like from me, he could just be sat eating his dinner and I'll be content. Such a humble man and I've been a fan ever since I first heard of him falling out of the trees with a bin bag on at the barkley's.

  • @jt0308
    @jt0308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    really cool to see Damo as support! that is comradery personified

  • @JavierISampedroTNF
    @JavierISampedroTNF 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I cannot imagine what it was going through his mind in the final moments after that descent. So much grit and determination. I think that the idea of being back with his family was one of the most powerful reasons to finish. For them and for him, and finally able to get that well deserved rest.
    Amazing achievement John!

  • @rokerman
    @rokerman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am out of breath watching this. John you are a machine!

  • @Extolguitarest
    @Extolguitarest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    John Kelly is a truly humble man. This was a great inspiration.

  • @indral8598
    @indral8598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beside the sheer limit of this endeavor, John’s statements about using and exceeding g our gifts and expectations in all areas of life impressed me most

  • @patcarroll280
    @patcarroll280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Inspiring emotional humbling thank you John for showing us all that we are capable of great things. Bravo Sir.

  • @brendanhogan9881
    @brendanhogan9881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    John started his run on Sunday 16 August 2020 and finished on Friday 21 August 2020 in a total time of 5 days, 10 hours and 43 minutes (130:43). Fantastic.

  • @MrStjn
    @MrStjn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You sir are a bloody legend, I thought the Barkley marathon was impressive!!!!

  • @mikegallagher2732
    @mikegallagher2732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    John, you are going to be a GREAT father !!!!! YOU sir have been MY inspiration ever since you won Barkeley ... GREAT, GREAT FILM.... JUST AWESOME.

  • @michaellaverty1844
    @michaellaverty1844 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I was a child I dreamed I’m was Mickey Mantle. As an Old Man (68) I dream I’m a Ultra Runner. People like John, Courtney, Dylan and many more like me motivated to keep running. When I’m injured or feeling my age. I’ll watch one of these videos or listen to a Podcast and I can’t wait to get back out there.

  • @kevinhewitt3907
    @kevinhewitt3907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So inspiring. I am planning a Bob Graham for next summer and didn't realise how small minded I was being. I cried liked a baby when I finished a 100- miler last year and can't believe how together he was at the end! Serious respect

    • @cookface
      @cookface 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I cried like a baby at the end of a 50k race, it’s all relative I guess! That was the furthest I had ever run at the time…

  • @garydavies44
    @garydavies44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Probably the best video of it’s type that I’ve seen. Not only an amazing achievement but John’s words about challenges, the sweet spot and motivation rings true with me too. Martin Stone’s words at the end were very touching too.

  • @jitkajenikova5084
    @jitkajenikova5084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Whow, what a legend! John, you humble, inconspicuous beast! Great film, thank you.

  • @movemorenowjames
    @movemorenowjames 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Great film. Epic achievement. Such a humble guy...

  • @lindsaynewell6319
    @lindsaynewell6319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If the average human outer edge is somewhere on earth, John Kelly’s is somewhere in a galaxy far far away. Incredible achievement and a huge inspiration as I seek my own outer edge (currently shooting for R2R2R in 2021).

  • @KevinHoegler
    @KevinHoegler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Unreal video. His explanation of how he got to running this event is so spot on. John is an amazing athlete

  • @ChoosingYourUni
    @ChoosingYourUni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    EXCEPTIONAL. A great physical and logistical feat and fantastic doco. Well done all.

  • @susanbitner1103
    @susanbitner1103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    John is truly amazing. Congratulations to him and to his support crew.

  • @steveruppel
    @steveruppel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is such an incredible video. Such an inspirational piece.

  • @jopavey824
    @jopavey824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is so inspirational and beautifully filmed. Well done to John on an awesome achievement.

  • @willbritt1982
    @willbritt1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just amazing. Thank you for this.

  • @PaulMcC
    @PaulMcC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    listened to John on a podcast yesterday with James Elson whilst i ran 100 miles, and was desperate to get back and watch this. Brilliant documentary full of inspiration - well done John Kelly, so true the words you used about setting the bar.

  • @adehardcastle9229
    @adehardcastle9229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome, just bloody Awesome.

  • @marlinweekley51
    @marlinweekley51 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Speechless. This is without a doubt - no , iam simply speechless. 😊🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

  • @chucks263
    @chucks263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved that! Inspirational! Well done John!! 👍👏

  • @MuseRunner
    @MuseRunner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    An amazing feat of endurance and grit. Thanks for sharing 👌 😊

  • @cerys2434
    @cerys2434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just so inspiring. Great film.

  • @ultrarunneradam
    @ultrarunneradam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A great watch. Dread to think the mental games John had to deal with. The filming and production was top notch. Congrats 🥳

  • @DavidMcClellandPhotography
    @DavidMcClellandPhotography 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible. Just incredible. What an achievement and so humble with it too. Beautifully documented as well.

  • @irunovermountains
    @irunovermountains 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great film. Enjoyed recounting this after following the tracker at the time of the Grand Round. Epic

  • @larslaird
    @larslaird 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was great!

  • @tomrankin2564
    @tomrankin2564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a legend! fantastic 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @38sep
    @38sep 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great film. Fantastic effort John

  • @Leeflow88
    @Leeflow88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done for your achievement!!
    You are a inspiration for everyone !

  • @bendhiman4190
    @bendhiman4190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    bonkers. thanks for the ride

  • @danielgembski4487
    @danielgembski4487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Legend
    You
    Are
    Inspiring ...... simply the best !!!

  • @mchaymer1
    @mchaymer1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Fantastic documentary, big up John Kelly legend in distance running

  • @sonjauran8046
    @sonjauran8046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant film, what a great story and what an unbelievably savage challenge!

  • @joshholgate3074
    @joshholgate3074 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    John Kelly is one of the best to ever do it. And so unnoticed

  • @JonDyas
    @JonDyas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Truly inspirational - remarkable story, beautifully told. Well done John, and all the team supporting this incredible achievement!

  • @willisnjim
    @willisnjim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Staggering and inspiring. What a trail blazer. Everyone can take something from this.

  • @masherida
    @masherida 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am unable to run but have done a fair amount of extreme marathon swimming - John is certainly someone I admire and enjoy listening to his views on endurance sport in general (and how he cracked the Berkley in particular). Hope our paths meet one day - comes across as a top geezer.

  • @IBXRunning
    @IBXRunning 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible. Just incredible.

  • @TheDaveswift
    @TheDaveswift 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Inspiring, an absolutely amazing.

  • @kaladinstormblessed1055
    @kaladinstormblessed1055 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible talent! What a champion

  • @TheDeterminedRunner
    @TheDeterminedRunner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job with the film & a huge well done to John, he seems such a nice humble guy. Hopefully he'll get chance to do the Mark Rigby round at some point 👍🏃

  • @theurbanalgorithm
    @theurbanalgorithm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    John, ive been following your racing since your first Barkley win. You’re determination is incredible.

  • @bish_bosh
    @bish_bosh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing, inspiring achievement.

  • @jeremywelwood818
    @jeremywelwood818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing achievement John!!

  • @TomLarkin_
    @TomLarkin_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great film. A really interesting and inspirational guy.

  • @teemuperatalo4410
    @teemuperatalo4410 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you for this documentary. Let’s keep pushing our indivitual limits.

  • @mistymountains360
    @mistymountains360 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow , amazing feat of strength ,endurance ,and what a humble person .. God bless ❤

  • @motivationtheoryrunning
    @motivationtheoryrunning 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, well done!!

  • @danwarren441
    @danwarren441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic film

  • @1972njm
    @1972njm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant 👏👊

  • @heymrguitarman7637
    @heymrguitarman7637 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I knew he was made differently from the Barkley documentaries but this is something else. What a feat of physical and mental endurance. Hard to imagine what it takes

  • @kevinlance1813
    @kevinlance1813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great film about an extraordinary man.

  • @ossianbutler8033
    @ossianbutler8033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    absolutely wild!

  • @thomasmcloughlin5652
    @thomasmcloughlin5652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible!

  • @lisaelliott1085
    @lisaelliott1085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a legend!!!!!!

  • @gollumei
    @gollumei 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing.

  • @ScottMoyse
    @ScottMoyse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing accomplishment.

  • @ajnumber
    @ajnumber 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stumbled across this vid, delightfully surprised to hear he lives in Bristol as I do to

  • @xaviervermeulen9586
    @xaviervermeulen9586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Apart from the incredible achievement, that's a steezy looking bike

  • @DanRuns
    @DanRuns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a video!

  • @michellagrand1467
    @michellagrand1467 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    John Kelly you are a living legend! ❤

  • @Jonnnyyyy23
    @Jonnnyyyy23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just watching this before my 10k run this morning 😂

    • @jikalau8753
      @jikalau8753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here, but before my 10 k night run haha

  • @Morfeusm
    @Morfeusm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank You 🙏
    Also I was wondering at what point he adds swimming into his challenges 😉

  • @Wantedbugbear
    @Wantedbugbear 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Different gravy!!!

  • @Samuelclark11
    @Samuelclark11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If I had 4 kids I’d start doing 600 miles races 😂😂Respect though - good effort!

  • @ryanem969
    @ryanem969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:25 the secret stash haha

  • @chengalvalavenkata2401
    @chengalvalavenkata2401 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For many people, even a 10k run is hard. Your feat is incredible

  • @itstheterranaut
    @itstheterranaut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    22:15, the legend that is Gary Tompsett.

  • @dbc3141
    @dbc3141 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great film and a great achievement. TH-cam, please learn to put the next video insets away from the credits. A bit unfair on those names I cannot read…

  • @MrRohit639u
    @MrRohit639u 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    His crew carrying luggage and still doing it. They deserve it too

  • @pontericky3506
    @pontericky3506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Suggestion for John: add a swim over to northern Ireland and add the Dennis Rankin round and then cycle down to Wicklow and do he wicklow round 😳

    • @jamessieker1712
      @jamessieker1712 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you have something there, the "Utra-Ultra-Ultra-man". Run 5 rounds, bike 1000 miles, swim from Mull of Kinyre to Ballycastle, all in 7 days. Epic.

  • @nxmrjake
    @nxmrjake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey- if John's fundraising is still open can you post a link in the description pls? :-) Thanks!

    • @THERUNSHOW
      @THERUNSHOW  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's still live www.justgiving.com/fundraising/hartleyslam?fbclid=IwAR3LrXWtiIWlmlfSPaHyFXdbnn-Jyb98wQgTZfDD2-JtkUBj9jAETP4UE44. We will also add to the description. Thank you.

  • @Mannaz82
    @Mannaz82 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interested to know the 18 people who dislike this video. Maybe they’re scared to seek their true potential, and so disliking this makes them feel less of a failure 🤷‍♂️

  • @angelicanail6632
    @angelicanail6632 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    el muro de Adriano es ese?

  • @cf4390
    @cf4390 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does anyone know name of the watch John is wearing?

    • @michaelseaman286
      @michaelseaman286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Coros Vertix apparently - www.runultra.co.uk/Articles/November-2020/Interview-with-John-Kelly-COROS-Pro-Athlete-Ambass

  • @hikerJohn
    @hikerJohn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know I CAN do most of the things I challenge myself to do. The question is, how WELL can I do them. I've hikes 3,000 miles but how many miles can I do in one month? Even at 66 years old I keep getting faster little bits at a time and I did not even start hiking till I was 63. But I wont do anything that's likely to break my body. Not at my age. I want to keep at it as LONG as I can not break myself doing one event. I love hiking but it's not the most important thing in life. I like trail running so that's my next goal . . . to do a half marathon. I can already run/walk a half marathon but I would like to run the whole thing and I don't care what the time will be on the first try. I could not run more than 50 yards last year, now I can run a mile or two (depending on terrain) non stop.

  • @peterlewis3540
    @peterlewis3540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do i do NOW ?
    Attempt a sub 4day Pennine Way.

  • @paulfield7619
    @paulfield7619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The strange thing about this is 6 people felt the need to give this a thumbs down. I can only assume its kids with parents devices making random clicks or utter morons.

    • @jikalau8753
      @jikalau8753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True

    • @randyholloway920
      @randyholloway920 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      False

    • @paulfield7619
      @paulfield7619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@randyholloway920 Ok, please enlighten us. I'm guessing you're one who disliked it? Not after an online war here - we're all entitled to our opinions, just genuinely curious what the reason was?

  • @estlacoob2190
    @estlacoob2190 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This week we're joined by Mariah Carey, Nadiya Hussain, Tim Peake, Richard Osman and Gary Barlow! #TheGNShow

  • @JamaicaPlain
    @JamaicaPlain 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The only way this documentary could be improved is even more adverts

  • @jonathansandberg5983
    @jonathansandberg5983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why didn’t they wait for a week of perfect weather to do this? Does that not ever exist in England?

    • @THERUNSHOW
      @THERUNSHOW  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not really Jonathan!

    • @AncoraImparoPiper
      @AncoraImparoPiper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂

    • @emlynowen5649
      @emlynowen5649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The challenge also includes Wales (Paddy Buckley) & Scotland (Ramsey), so definitely no such thing as a week of perfect weather.

    • @jacklurcher5813
      @jacklurcher5813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That is good weather in the UK...

  • @robertsmith7667
    @robertsmith7667 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pro tip dont skip arms and chest day.

  • @Simco_
    @Simco_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "He needs to avoid tripping and falling." haha

  • @jusidit
    @jusidit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So what was his time

    • @THERUNSHOW
      @THERUNSHOW  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just in case you didn't see other comment on this: John started his run on Sunday 16 August 2020 and finished on Friday 21 August 2020 in a total time of 5 days, 10 hours and 43 minutes (130:43).

    • @jusidit
      @jusidit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THERUNSHOW That's unreal! I'm a Kelly from Scotland who runs. Love hearing about John Kellys exploits, such physical and mental strength thatboy has.

  • @tightropetomg
    @tightropetomg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A small correction: Scafell isn't England's highest summit, Scafell Pike is.

  • @sbsb4995
    @sbsb4995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing guy. His legs structures are not suitable to be good runner but he did it.

  • @azcardguy7825
    @azcardguy7825 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does this 13 year old boy have four kids?

  • @braddenty503
    @braddenty503 ปีที่แล้ว

    With a big pacer like that I might be able to do it to. Try solo

  • @georgeproudian4073
    @georgeproudian4073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you think John is a legend !! How about we talk about Emile Zatopek- ?

  • @danielrodgers3002
    @danielrodgers3002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    too many ads. 4 ads in 5 minutes, i'm out...

  • @agnidas5816
    @agnidas5816 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    19:05 .... but it doesn't have to be self destructive in the process. Actually there should be a focus on non harm. Try to see how much love you can fathom in the span of 5 days instead of how much you can beat your legs up. How much good can you squeeze into a week? How much peace? Mhm... hope you'll see the folly of your current course one day ..

  • @randyholloway920
    @randyholloway920 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Poor character displayed when he insulted the female record holder of the Spine race. Poor sport, misogynist.

    • @jake_brewer
      @jake_brewer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I doubt John would insult anyone... at which timestamp does this occur?

    • @RandomForestRunner
      @RandomForestRunner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Someone pointed me to this, and while I would normally ignore trolls, you've come here to post slander on a video of one of my proudest moments that I hope will be here to view for many years to come. Jasmin and I are highly supportive of one another and I have never been anything but complimentary and in awe of her incredible achievements including her Spine performance (*the* record, period). I honestly have no idea what I could have said that you could even twist into that comment. I'm not sure who you are or what you're angry about, but I truly hope you find some means of lifting yourself up rather than using baseless internet attacks to try to bring down people you obviously know nothing about.

  • @anitaberendsen2425
    @anitaberendsen2425 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    4 children...stopped watching.

  • @estlacoob2190
    @estlacoob2190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is so inspirational and beautifully filmed. Well done to John on an awesome achievement.