A LONG WAY FROM NOWHERE: 150 Miles at The Desert RATS Stage Race | Ultra-Running Documentary
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What compels a person to run 150 miles through the desert at the height of summer? Is it the need for achievement, the competitive instinct, or something deeper? A LONG WAY FROM NOWHERE is a different sort of extreme sports film-one centered not around winning or extraordinary spectacle-but instead one focused upon the human spirit-on why individuals, knowingly or not, seek out some of the harshest climates on earth-in this case, southern Utah in June-and push themselves to, and sometimes beyond, the breaking point.
Amongst the disparate cast of characters in this film is a veteran suffering from PTSD, a widowed single father, and a female police officer working in the field of human trafficking. Each undertakes the 150-mile Desert Rats stage race, each their darkest hour, and each, through the curious alchemy of extreme hardship and desert solitude, emerges with a new understanding of what it is to be human. This is A LONG WAY FROM NOWHERE.
Meet The Filmmakers
PAUL SCHEURING - Director, Producer
Known for Prison Break and Klondike
CHRIS WARD - Director, Producer
Known for Like a Bigfoot
Instagram - / likeabigfoot
Podcast - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
JOSH DRAGGE - Producer, Editor
Known for Born & Raised, 12-Round Gun
JAMES ADAMSON - Director of Photography
Known for Dropmedia Production, Bandaloop
www.dropmedia.tv
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big salute for the brother who is holding the flag man you r tough
Former Desert RAT here - I loved this - it was so well done and truly captures the essence of the experience of getting to the end of yourself to find yourself! So great to see Liz, Mikie, Ulla, KRay, and of course, Reid and Kyla!!! We're retired from ultras now, but hope to see y'all at the trail running festival soon. Once a Desert RAT, always a Desert RAT!!
Soundtrack was exceptional. How inspiring
40:24 the statement she makes about how time moves slower when you’re young and how you can capture that again by experiencing new things is so great.
I rarely comment...but this is EXACTLY what ultras should be about!!!
@LikeaBigfoot
Жыл бұрын
Glad you commented! I think there's a lot of "humaness" (maybe not a word haha) that comes out and comes across at these endurance events. It's a profound feeling that I think anyone who has been to an ultraendurance event comes a way with (participant, crew member, or spectator)
@steveedwards7883
Жыл бұрын
@Chris Ward couldn't agree more...but after I wrote my comment I started to think how wonderful it would be if those ethics/moral compass/dedication/sensitivity would cross over to the world at large!
@LikeaBigfoot
Жыл бұрын
@@steveedwards7883 I definitely see what you're saying but I truly think that positivity and inspiration is always around us if we are keeping our eyes open to it!
Congratulations rose Adams.. Representing Phillipines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
The filming and editing is phenomenal deserves to be picked up by BBC immediately!!
@joshdragge
Жыл бұрын
That is mighty kind of you to say. It was certainly a pleasure working alongside this talented group of filmmakers.
The intro speech is an excellent description of why so many people do run ultras or even marathons. Sure there are the people who want to be the best or the person who wants to test the limits of humans, but then there's the people are have so many demons and they want to drag them through the wringer.
Congrats Rose Adams 🇵🇭♥️
My tribe ❤💪🏾
True American spirit ✊🏽
What a great movie!! It is not about winning the race. It is about the people. What an authentic movie. Loved all the runners. Great achievement!!!
What an inspirational film…thank you
Just watched it a third time, and shared to public. I laughed, I cried, it moved me Jason ; }
@LikeaBigfoot
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the movie and thanks for sharing it!! Jason = Awesome!!
May the wind be always in your back.
Congrats to the filmmakers!
@joshdragge
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jimmy, it was such a wonderful experience being a small part in the creation of this film, but I think the real kudos go to the racers. They are the true heroes!
This video brought tears to my eyes I love fruita and I am proud of living here and glad I choose ultra running at such a young age of 18 there so many races even in just this town I'm hyped for the 100k in April
What a great, inspiring documentary!!!
Thank you very much for this great film!
Wow! Thank you❤
All of you are amazing, Job well done.
Thank you for sharing such an inspirational story!
Best race documentary I've seen.. jason you did good and everyone else..
Sitting here with tears running down my face for the bravery and love I've witnessed.Beautiful people you are all winners over adversity.❤❤
Amazing video! Rose Adams, thanks for representing Philippines 🇵🇭 52:30
@LikeaBigfoot
Жыл бұрын
Rose is an INCREDIBLE athlete!!
Super awesome film! Cant wait to do my first ultra this summer and officially join the community
I'm 75, a Veteran, Army and Air Force Rescue and run half marathons, but often wonder if I'm crazy. But this event is scary, I almost collapsed watching it. Thanks.
@michelewheldon7183
Жыл бұрын
No we are not crazy
@comsjaso2
Жыл бұрын
You sir are not crazy, and thank you so much for your service.
What a fantastic film!!! Thank you for telling this amazing story.
Wonderful
This looks interesting but I don't know if I could endure this..❤
Sending love and light. I m with you guys all the way. Love you all.❤ Thank you for giving us hope.
Well done!
Beautiful
Great video and well done on getting the job done!!!!
This has made me love running again..💯
@LikeaBigfoot
Жыл бұрын
This is so awesome!!!! Running can be transformative. The space you give yourself and your thoughts through running is powerful!
@user-zr7rc8xg9k
Жыл бұрын
@@LikeaBigfoot I've always been a sprinter..but this desert endurance series is motivating..💯
Superb
What a great production and obviously awesome job by Heather…
Bravo!
Everyone who takes part in this race are incredible well done guys inspirational.
@joshdragge
Жыл бұрын
Truly an amazing group of racers!
This has to be the best ultra running documentary I've ever watched (and I watch a lot of them). I woke up this morning in immediate pain in lower back and hip. This film was in my watch later que & thought it wound be a good idea to watch since I can't really move at all today. Glad I did. The tears came. The human spirit is amazing despite tragedies and tough times. My goal is to run an ultra someday if I can get my creaky old body in better shape. Very well done, guys and thank you. 👍
@LikeaBigfoot
Жыл бұрын
Wow! This gave me chills! Definitely chase that ultra goal! I promise you it'll be worth every step of the process. I wish you the very best on your journey!
That was amazing to watch!!
Didn't know Laz had a brother from another mother...
Hey, I'm in that video!!! What a great race that year. Thanks to all the volunteers and race staff and the video crew! This is a race that cannot be described in a video or in words, but this video comes the closest.
@chrisward3501
Жыл бұрын
Eric!!! You are incredible!! And it was awesome to spend the week in the desert with you all!!
Thank you for showing us the reality of ultra running. Kudos to all the runners, volunteers and people who made this happen. ❤
What an inspiring film! It's great to get to know such kind and strong people, if only on the screen :)
What a great movie! Very moving stories. Congratulations to all the racers. For each racer there are 11 million Americans that wouldn't attempt such a crazy race.
This was great!
I love this documentary! The best I've seen so far very inspirational.
Running is keeping me sane these days 💯❤️
Watching from the UK, great production, thanks to all the runners and people who made this happen
Awesome movie!!
phenominal effort!
@theaudaciousreport
Жыл бұрын
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Excellent Film! These racers are phenomenal. Thanks for sharing this with everyone.
@theaudaciousreport
Жыл бұрын
Cheers! Glad you liked it. Like, subscribe, and share!
Love this movie! It shows the true spirit of the ultra-running community. I cried when Jason was in his last few miles. I'm a member of RWB as well so I was rooting for him the whole time. Very beautiful creation here.
@theaudaciousreport
Жыл бұрын
100% !
@comsjaso2
Жыл бұрын
Eaglefire!!
@LikeaBigfoot
Жыл бұрын
The spirit of other ultra runners is what draws me to the sport! The power to endure and persevere!
I heard about this on the Adventure Jogger and it's AMAZING!! Thank you for making and sharing this film, I hope lots of people end up seeing it!
@LikeaBigfoot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!!! Adventure Jogger is a great podcast!
I cried through pretty much the whole movie! "Sometimes the best place to be is focusing on someone other than yourself" -Jeff This is a perfect summary of all the stories told in this film and the comradery displayed through these racers. Thank you for all the work poured into this and for sharing these beautiful stories!
@theaudaciousreport
Жыл бұрын
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So impressive, thanks for sharing ❤
Truly awesome & inspiring ... everyone putting the race together, participating, & putting this great film together. Thank You.
@joshdragge
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. It was truly inspiring to be a part of helping put this project together. Loved every moment along the journey.
The range of people in this is just inspiring and what a beautiful amazing tough bunch of people.Fact that they continue even after suffering so bad is something else.
@joshdragge
Жыл бұрын
The grit and determination is inspiring. It makes me want to get out and do something out of my comfort zone.
@phoebeandkaylee7927
Жыл бұрын
I just completed my 2nd marathon 12 days ago and they nothing to what these guys did.
Absolutely loved this film. You captured the spirit of the ultra running community beautifully. I also appreciated the film as an extremely well made film in regards to the cinematography, editing, music and graphics. A lot of thought and care has gone into this, and it shows. Awesome work!
Loved it. The highs and lows of multi day racing is something else. Hearing Jason talk the morning of day 5 got me choked up.
@theaudaciousreport
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@LikeaBigfoot
Жыл бұрын
The way he says "because they feel alone" has so much passion, empathy and shared pain, it still makes me tear up. I love that guy!
World class running movie. Have been looking forward to this for a long time, did not disappoint 🎉
@theaudaciousreport
Жыл бұрын
🙌
@LikeaBigfoot
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
Beauty all around 🏃♀️☀️🏔️💞
This is absolutely amazing! Fellow veteran here. Would love to take part in this or something like this one day. ❤
This was a beautiful film! Thank you for sharing these inspiring stories and people!! I loved it!! Well done ❤
@LikeaBigfoot
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh my, I love this! I cried. It has inspired me to do more with my life!
@theaudaciousreport
Жыл бұрын
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@bstokd
Жыл бұрын
I cry every time I see it! Go get it Pat!
I am so impressed with how this came out. Even living through the experience, I take away something new every time I see it!
@theaudaciousreport
Жыл бұрын
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@phoebeandkaylee7927
Жыл бұрын
Amazing achievement well done Tim
@LikeaBigfoot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for being a part of this Tim!
@joshdragge
Жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration Tim. Watching you persevere and push through self doubt to not only finish, but to win the whole thing. Truly in awe!
@seanbraun4067
Жыл бұрын
Awesome job Tim, you are an animal. Great watch as well
This was really well made.
Oh I loved watching this video! Absolutely awesome! Congratulations to all the super strong & courageous men & women participating in this grueling event! 💪🏻
@LikeaBigfoot
Жыл бұрын
Proud that we were able to share their stories!! They are all very amazing human beings!
I'm not doing Ultras at this point..simple dirt road 5ks near my home..the wilderness calms.... 👟 📱
Okay, that was awesome!
Good stuff! Well done!
Great film. All the kudos.
@bstokd
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brandon!
Awesome video. Very inspiring, especially Jason's return and completion.
@theaudaciousreport
Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
This race is looking awful tempting..not sure about the cut offs though..it's the journey 💯
❤this is great!
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Was this the movie that was on Netflix awhile back?
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In order to be a long way from nowhere, you have to be in the middle of somewhere. So, I would have to say, downtown Manhattan, roughly the physical center of the largest city in the world by land mass, would be a long way from nowhere, because everywhere you turn, you're somewhere. This video on the other hand, demonstrates the opposite, a long way from somewhere.
@Urgoingdown
Жыл бұрын
I took it as it is not nowhere and it is a far way from being nowhere because of all the relationships you make and all the things you learn
@bstokd
Жыл бұрын
On day 2 in the middle of that heat I felt like I was a long way from nowhere, somewhere and anywhere.
Meh. Not everyone who runs ultras is "broken". Lost me in the intro.
Running is keeping me sane these days 💯❤️