Nicely done Ben. Those kinds of races are often emotionally draining as well as physically draining. I could totally understand why you needed to take some time off from running. I did a trail half marathon this fall with nearly 1000 feet of elevation climb and it took a toll on me too (we have to deal with higher elevation here as well). As always, I love your videos and tune in for each episode. Can't wait to see Mary's experience. I also did the 600 - 400 - 200 meter workout you showcased a few weeks ago. Definitely harder than it looks. I wound up doing just 3 sets and I was pretty gassed by the end (I also did a 2.5 mile warm-up and cool down). Congrats on the 4th place finish as well!
Thanks Billy. Yes you’re right, lots of valuable lessons learnt and we really enjoyed it! Not sure about over doubling the distance with the training I’ve had but we’ll do it anyway 😂
@@ThisMessyHappy Yes that is definitely a daunting task but a nice soul destroying/character building challenge is always exciting to take on. Best of luck!
I did 1 ultra 2011 Richmond to Brighton action challenge after it had rained 4 weeks solid until run day. I must say its something i really enjoyed. Only done the 1 ultra
Congrats! This was such a cool video to watch as I consider a switch this fall to my first ultra. I finally qualified for Boston and am running my 8th marathon there in April, but soon after, my switch to Ultra’s begin. “Adventure” is the part that allures me, but it clearly is going to be a painful transition! 🤪
My quads were hurting, just listening to your description of the downhill section. Great performance! I seriously think that trail running would make for a great olympic event.
@@ThisMessyHappy based in Choeng Mon (north east tip of the island). I’m just watching your video where you’re on it now didn’t realise you had one as playing bit of catch up on episodes at the airport on the way home. I tried it stupidly in the midday heat first of all then went back and got it done thanks to someone who lives there showing me a good route.
Ben, I've run out of adjectives for you two. I will say all the qualities I admire in a select group of humans, you possess. Thank you for my visual experience on this journey. You are two very special people.
Leaning forwards walking?? A.k.a. mountain climbing 😂 great video, amazing back ground. Wow Ben in all your videos I have watched I have never seen you in pain like that!
After being a 'road runner' for many years now in my older years I am finally switching to predominantly trail running so look forward to the upcoming episode's on your switch to the muddy side 👌. Good result for you both well done
Do you agree that trail running is better for the body in older years? On tarmac I feel always the same pounding and with time I don't like fast paces anymore. Tend more into slow jogging and power hiking on trails.
This reminds of one of our local races. 12k and 900m of elevation. That feeling of broken is definitely real. Well done on pushing through. That looked brutal in the heat. You know it’s hot when there’s sweat dripping down the back of your legs
I guess the "Joy" was found at the very end of that little baby !! Cracking race. Well done to the pair of you. Nice idea in the heat and humidity.... NOT !! 🤣
Hi guys, loving the content. Just looking at moving back abroad to teach and Bangkok is on our list. I wondered if you had time to answer any questions at all? Congrats on the run!
Great effort Ben. Those hills looked so brutal. My quads were done in after my ultra which was pancake flat😂 Can’t wait to see Mary’s race. Keep up the fantastic videos guys👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
ahahaa when she said "i'm going to get one of these BIG big beers" i was like "okay O.O!". But this beer at 12:20 is just a small sized beer. :D (greetings from germany)
What a great run. I shouldn't say this but thanks for letting us see your pain,it makes us all feel human. Fourth is outstanding considering you wern't fully prepared for that hills. Looking forward to seeing Mary's run.
Nice one. I have my 1st 50km Ultra in Feb but just got a hernia which has made running uncomfortable. Still sticking it out for now. Bit of wait and see but might be a slow one if I get to the start line. Bummed out seriously. Getting old has nothing going for it.
@@ThisMessyHappy Thanks for asking. I took 4 days off to see initially if things got better but Dr says run if I can so I'm still running. I dropped about 1/3 distance but will go back to about 60km/week. Still want to do my 1st 50km Ultra in Feb #Tarawera so I'll see how I go. Getting a 2nd opinion early Feb. No signs of a hernia just the discomfort. I wouldn't even call it pain.
That looked tough! But what a stunning place to run. Has definitely made me want to lace up the trail shoes and head out. Well done both. Looking forward to Mary's vid.
I'm so excited to hear about what's coming next with the channel. It was my plan to start doing more trail running and to run my first 50k but when covid hit it pretty much slowed me down. Now I'm finally back at it training for my first 50k so this is just the content/motivation I need. So excited! And so happy for you guys and your accomplishments 😀
Love your videos. Just to let you no the software your using is not showing the links at the end of the video maybe a setting is missing. Many many thanks Neil.
Awesome Ben, well done. That looked really tough. Hope the training for the the ultra goes well in the next few weeks. Living watching you both enjoying Thailand. Take care
the delight on Mary's face when she is describing the beer...priceless!!!
What an experience! Wow!!
So good I’m going to be stupid and go back and aim for the 100km this year 🤦🏻♂️😂
@@ThisMessyHappy 🤯🤯
I cant even imagine!
You guys make me smile, watching your stories😄
Fantastic run. What a great trail.
I think I developed a blister on my big toe watching this!
Congrats to you both again. Merry Christmas!
Thanks buddy. Merry Xmas to you too 😊
Brilliant performance 🍻
Thanks buddy 😊
Living the dream in Thailand guys. Maybe we’ll come over and join you for a trail run. Thanks for a great video
Yes definitely do!! Thanks guys 😊
Amazing, congratulations! 🥳🎉🙌
Great video guys.
Thanks for filming this for us all!
What a cool course and incredible racing! Well done! Can't wait to see Mary run, and then see your 50k race.
Nicely done Ben. Those kinds of races are often emotionally draining as well as physically draining. I could totally understand why you needed to take some time off from running. I did a trail half marathon this fall with nearly 1000 feet of elevation climb and it took a toll on me too (we have to deal with higher elevation here as well). As always, I love your videos and tune in for each episode. Can't wait to see Mary's experience. I also did the 600 - 400 - 200 meter workout you showcased a few weeks ago. Definitely harder than it looks. I wound up doing just 3 sets and I was pretty gassed by the end (I also did a 2.5 mile warm-up and cool down). Congrats on the 4th place finish as well!
Brillaint, looked absolutely brutal. 💯
Ha ha cheers Mark. It was indeed. But quite fun as well… in a weird way! 😂
Thank you guys💪
Good run. 👍
That scenery was immense! Well done all three of you, superb running.
Well hyped for the upcoming content. Great work.
Nice haircut! Congratulations to both of you!
Well done, that looked a great experience that you can take with you to the next race. Thanks for the video!
Thanks Billy. Yes you’re right, lots of valuable lessons learnt and we really enjoyed it! Not sure about over doubling the distance with the training I’ve had but we’ll do it anyway 😂
@@ThisMessyHappy Yes that is definitely a daunting task but a nice soul destroying/character building challenge is always exciting to take on. Best of luck!
Great that you like it. I hope to race at inn 3 one day. and finish inn6. 🙂
I did 1 ultra 2011 Richmond to Brighton action challenge after it had rained 4 weeks solid until run day. I must say its something i really enjoyed. Only done the 1 ultra
Congratulations, epic episode!
Well done to you both trails and hills are so much nicer
Congrats! This was such a cool video to watch as I consider a switch this fall to my first ultra. I finally qualified for Boston and am running my 8th marathon there in April, but soon after, my switch to Ultra’s begin. “Adventure” is the part that allures me, but it clearly is going to be a painful transition! 🤪
My quads were hurting, just listening to your description of the downhill section. Great performance! I seriously think that trail running would make for a great olympic event.
Congratulations, I was also in Samui over Christmas and got a chance to do that route to the temple at the highest point, crazy steep 😆
No way!! Where in Samui we’re you?
@@ThisMessyHappy based in Choeng Mon (north east tip of the island). I’m just watching your video where you’re on it now didn’t realise you had one as playing bit of catch up on episodes at the airport on the way home. I tried it stupidly in the midday heat first of all then went back and got it done thanks to someone who lives there showing me a good route.
Have been looking forward to this one. Well done 👏🏻
Brilliant blog you both did fantastically.
Ben, I've run out of adjectives for you two. I will say all the qualities I admire in a select group of humans, you possess. Thank you for my visual experience on this journey. You are two very special people.
Leaning forwards walking?? A.k.a. mountain climbing 😂 great video, amazing back ground. Wow Ben in all your videos I have watched I have never seen you in pain like that!
Ha ha yes that was some pain indeed! Thanks to John 😂
@@ThisMessyHappy 👍😂😂 blame John
Awesome video!! What an opportunity to run that race. Props to you for taking that opportunity and giving it your all!!
After being a 'road runner' for many years now in my older years I am finally switching to predominantly trail running so look forward to the upcoming episode's on your switch to the muddy side 👌. Good result for you both well done
Thanks buddy. Yes I shall be talking about the transition over the coming weeks. I’m quite excited about it all!!
Do you agree that trail running is better for the body in older years? On tarmac I feel always the same pounding and with time I don't like fast paces anymore. Tend more into slow jogging and power hiking on trails.
Brilliant, well done Ben!
Those hills 😱😱 You absolutely smashed it! Another great video. Really looking forward to Mary’s take on it 😊😊
Thanks Christina. Just making Mary’s now! Should be a beauty 😊
This reminds of one of our local races. 12k and 900m of elevation. That feeling of broken is definitely real. Well done on pushing through. That looked brutal in the heat. You know it’s hot when there’s sweat dripping down the back of your legs
My heart rate was at maximum just watching this. Good job guys!!!
I guess the "Joy" was found at the very end of that little baby !! Cracking race. Well done to the pair of you. Nice idea in the heat and humidity.... NOT !! 🤣
Hi guys, loving the content. Just looking at moving back abroad to teach and Bangkok is on our list. I wondered if you had time to answer any questions at all? Congrats on the run!
Great effort Ben. Those hills looked so brutal. My quads were done in after my ultra which was pancake flat😂
Can’t wait to see Mary’s race.
Keep up the fantastic videos guys👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Well done Ben
Looked an awesome race ,the ones you hate while running but loved and want to do again after 💪💪💪💪
Great outing, some very tricky crossings. One hill looked actually vertical and required a ladder 😂
Great effort, loved the video. I have my 1st off road half marathon in Devon in April along the coastal path. So looking forward to it 👍
Well done amazing effort, can't wait for more content, especially the transisions from road to trail and ultra
Thanks Nigel! Coming up 😊
Well done Ben, awesome job! Looked & sounded tough💪 Got my 1st 50k ultra trail race in May😬
Good luck!!
@@malloryshowalter cheers
Superb video Ben - well done! Looking forward to Part 3 🙌
Congrats guys well run, really enjoy your videos, can't wait for Mary's video.
Wow tough race! Congratulations!
Well done Ben. That looked brutal. Looking forward to seeing you smash the 50k 👊
Or it smash me 😂
ahahaa when she said "i'm going to get one of these BIG big beers" i was like "okay O.O!". But this beer at 12:20 is just a small sized beer. :D (greetings from germany)
What a beautiful nature out there 🤩
Brutal elevation though 😆
Nice race Ben and Mary!
Thanks buddy. Yes, beauty and brutality in one! 🤢😍😂
Wonderful! Could you tell us what you drank and ate during the race?
What a great run. I shouldn't say this but thanks for letting us see your pain,it makes us all feel human. Fourth is outstanding considering you wern't fully prepared for that hills. Looking forward to seeing Mary's run.
Nice one. I have my 1st 50km Ultra in Feb but just got a hernia which has made running uncomfortable. Still sticking it out for now. Bit of wait and see but might be a slow one if I get to the start line. Bummed out seriously. Getting old has nothing going for it.
Oh no! Sorry to hear that, Alan. That sucks. Are you resting now? Or able to run a little without discomfort?
@@ThisMessyHappy Thanks for asking. I took 4 days off to see initially if things got better but Dr says run if I can so I'm still running. I dropped about 1/3 distance but will go back to about 60km/week. Still want to do my 1st 50km Ultra in Feb #Tarawera so I'll see how I go. Getting a 2nd opinion early Feb. No signs of a hernia just the discomfort. I wouldn't even call it pain.
That looked tough! But what a stunning place to run. Has definitely made me want to lace up the trail shoes and head out. Well done both. Looking forward to Mary's vid.
Wow, great race! That looked absolutely brutal. Hoping you guys can make a quick recovery.
Thanks Ira. Took a lot longer than we expected but it was still a great experience!
I'm so excited to hear about what's coming next with the channel. It was my plan to start doing more trail running and to run my first 50k but when covid hit it pretty much slowed me down. Now I'm finally back at it training for my first 50k so this is just the content/motivation I need. So excited! And so happy for you guys and your accomplishments 😀
Did I hear "2nd and 3rd", meaning Mary got a second place finish!? Looking forward to that video!
Maybe 😉😊
Wow, that looked tough but fun. Well done Ben. 👍
14:33 no hilly Trail Ultra marathons for me 🙂. I'll stick to 10K trail races, and half road marathons 😎.
What runners did you use as there such a change in terrain
Even considering the short distance, a set of poles might have come in handy, even if just for safety on some of those dodgy sections.
Well done!
What shoes did you use?
Did John win anything for 3rd place?
Love your videos. Just to let you no the software your using is not showing the links at the end of the video maybe a setting is missing. Many many thanks Neil.
Awesome Ben, well done. That looked really tough. Hope the training for the the ultra goes well in the next few weeks.
Living watching you both enjoying Thailand. Take care
How much time did you loose when you missed the turn? Did you realize it pretty quickly?
860m in 23kms isn't too hilly?
Add in heat and humidity and short sharp hills then it certainly is going to feel more than your average hill