BRAVO! Congrats UTMB 2023! Well done!

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anastasia!!

You are my kindred spirit. Dreams are important!

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!! I had to look up what kindred spirit meant 😄 i learned a new expression 🙌 stoked we share the same view on the world! 💪 thanks for dropping a line and following!

Great video, success with the UTMB!

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Ella!! Will share the journey towards this epic goal. A journey akin to life 🤩

Awesome.. Good Luck Fella ! 👍😃

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

well done. another great video, very well shot and edited. great finish too 120/875. you are going to smash UTMB 2023. good luck and keep up the good work!

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean! I hope we each find a bit of ourselves in these films. As I said, it’s not so much about me but us and our respective journeys. It was a cool race and another step closer to UTMB 😃

Another excellent film Rafael. You already know my stance on the circus that UTMB/IM has become, I'm not a fan at all and have no interest in that after decades of IM. We will go to Chamonix for a week of adventures but not UTMB week. However, you captured the drive, family and work challenges of doing this sport perfectly. I have a 77km race and another 3 day multi stage race in Oct, all in Cornwall and all part of my prep for Arc100. Collectively this will mean 6 nights away from my family and considerable £££. The support of family is essential and communication is key. I would also add, it's vitality important to make sure you give back to those that are supporting you, even if it's somewhere you don't want to go, like the Harry Potter Studio in my case.🤣

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian! Yeah the new UTMB series is like Marmite haha you either love it or hate it 😂 i kind of like it but maybe it’s because I’m new to the sport and they seem to put together a good infrastructure compared to some stand alone races I have done. Good luck with your adventures! It’s tough to take that time away from the family… despite the guilt I think we return better husbands for our wives and better father for our children. It definitely is key to give back haha i am now in Napoli for a few days with the family to have a break together, without any running haha

Yes, cool race and nice video!

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcel! Hope all is well on your end!

Hey Rafael!! Awesome video as always! Looking forward to meeting you in person. Go UTMB Go!!

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Will you also be doing UTMB or one of its races?

@dmayolopez

Жыл бұрын

@@rafaelhidalgo UTMB only. The real thing!

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

@@dmayolopez awesome! See you in Chamonix!

Well, the comment section spoiled the mystery regarding the UTMB spot! Congrats on that and on the race. Perhaps we'll meet in Chamonix in August this year, I'll be following your training and videos! 💪

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Yeah the comments spoil if but its still interesting to see how i got in haha Awesome hope to see you in Chamonix!

Bravo, Rafael, another fantastic video! I look forward to following your journey to UTMB as i pursue my own goals for the year.

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew! What are your plans for this year?

Congratulations on securing your spot! Love this video too. You definitely take your viewers on an adventure👍

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Megan! Appreciate the support 🙏

Ahora vi la secuencia completa, te esperamos en Argentina!! Felicidades

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Jaja gracias! Mi esposa es Argentina entonces viajamos cada dos años a mar del plata 🙌

Congrats Hidalgo on getting into UTMB 2023! I cannot wait to see your training and the build-up to the big race. I loved the part about the vacation aspect of the UTMB as I signed up tor UTMB Mexico in 2023. One day, I hope to get into UTMB myself. Keep up the great work! Salut!

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Aaron! Already working on the preparation video 😁 hope you enjoy it. Enjoy Mexico and good luck in making it into UTMB one of these days!

Congratulations! 🎉 Your videos have been great motivation in my ultra journey and I look forward to follow your UTMB preparations.

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! So stoked the films are giving you that extra motivation!! Keep it up!

Great video. Congrats on getting into UTMB! I started chasing that dream a couple of years ago and finally got in as well. See you in Chamonix! Good luck in your training.

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Ilya! Congrats as well to you for getting into UTMB!! Will be doing films on the preparation and the runup to UTMB . Looking forward to catching up in Chamonix!!

congratulations with your spot for the UTMB 2023. Again a big inspiration for me. Keep up the good work and I believe that you can put in the effort to finish this magical trail. I'm still training for the Matterhorn Ultraks in Zermatt and my first race is coming up this Sunday with a 21km trail. My dream is to run UTMB myself one day and the inspiration is thanks too you. I hope you keep us posted on your journey and I wish you the best of luck. It would be a honor to run with you one day. GOOD LUCK

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Simon! I’m stoked you are finding the inspiration from the films! I will be posting films on my preparation 🤗 awesome for your preparation for Zermatt! Which one of the races are you doing already?

Based on your past passions; your willingness to meet tough challenges was one of your characteristics that your wife was attracted to. You are a blessed man.

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks 😁

Great doco as allwayes Rafael! Happy that you got in. Keep updating about the training and maybe we wiii meet in Chamonix

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do! And hope we meet up in Chamonix!

See you in Chamonix! 😃CCC for me this year!

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Congrats!! Wishing you a great preparation!! See you in Cham!

Hurray! 🎉

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

😄 thanks. Destination Chamonix 😁

Bravo Rafael ! Très belle course avec des beaux paysages !

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Merci Zgegos!

Hey Rafael, i hope the preparation for the UTMB goes well! Is there another update following on your training? I wanted to let you know that my preparation goes well. I completed the Westmalle trail of 21km and another trail two days ago the trail des idylles of 35km with 2300D+. So I'm on the right track to the Ultraks and I hope for you the same positive news. You continue to be an inspiration to me and i wish you the best of luck with the UTMB. Greetings Simon

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Hey Simon thanks for your message! Great to hear your preparation is going well! Kudos to you! On my end i suffered a shin splint so i had to reduce the volume. But soon a new film!

Awesome! I didn´t expect this recap of your race. It´s kinda different than your other videos, but amazing . So many Stairs and Streets along the course, that´s no fun. I thought you were looking to the other side of the ocean for a 100k.

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The US is definitely on my to do but at the moment too difficult with family and work.

Good story and video. But seriously, was that a trail race? So few trails and lots of asphalt and concrete based upon the video.

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah it was a trail with indeed several concrete sections. But the views made up for it.

Congrats and well documented. This is definitely the most underrated trail running channel. Keep it up and you're bound to go far! LOL

@rafaelhidalgo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Aria! Really appreciate it and great pun haha thanks for following!