THE COLORADO CRUSH: 63 Days of Endurance | Ultra Running Documentary

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Endurance athlete Robbie Balenger finds the limits of perseverance and self-discovery during an audacious, 63-day challenge called The Colorado Crush. He sets out to complete the 500-mile Colorado Trail, the Leadville race series, and all Colorado 14ers in just one summer. These three feats - each lifetime achievement of their own - push Robbie to his mental and physical edge over an epic journey.
Directed by Reece Robinson / reece.robinson
Featuring Robbie Balenger / robbiebalenger
Cinematography by Reece Robinson and Lane Mathis / lane.mathis
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  • @fynthemtns
    @fynthemtns2 жыл бұрын

    Incredible film! So beautiful and motivating, showing the power of family and connection, illustrating the immense highs and lows, and capturing the gorgeous landscape of Colorado. So much strength and grit - all the tears and laughs. Y'all crushed Colorado, and this film 🔥 So excited to see the future of the Audacious Report!

  • @theaudaciousreport

    @theaudaciousreport

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Fyn!!!! So glad you enjoyed the film 💥

  • @jasonmacclain9756
    @jasonmacclain97562 жыл бұрын

    I paused the video to let him rest awhile 🤯

  • @showmethewater3980

    @showmethewater3980

    3 ай бұрын

    That's actually kinda funny 😂

  • @mattgoeswheelin
    @mattgoeswheelin Жыл бұрын

    What an awesome dude Sam is!

  • @beachnap
    @beachnap9 ай бұрын

    Sam was to Robbie the way Samwise was to Frodo. He is the unsung hero and I am so proud to be a part of a running community comprised of people like him. Way to go Robbie, you are incredible and that is reflected in the wonderful people are are surrounded and supported by.

  • @danalbertson8096
    @danalbertson80962 ай бұрын

    "Integrity and consistent character". My favorite words in the film.

  • @joe1071
    @joe10718 ай бұрын

    Live in the Colorado mountains, hiked many of the 14ers (all separate occasions lol) and it ain’t no joke. This dudes a legend

  • @marlinweekley51
    @marlinweekley512 жыл бұрын

    Great video and super accomplishment(s). I only take exception with the “later in life i’am 36” comment- i found running at 64 and am now 70 😆👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

  • @donniehuffman6014
    @donniehuffman601411 ай бұрын

    Hands down....the most inspirational production I've ever watched!! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @theaudaciousreport

    @theaudaciousreport

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @mariewinker5216
    @mariewinker52162 жыл бұрын

    This was real life Lord of the Rings with Sam at Hope Pass.

  • @dickysunset8892
    @dickysunset88922 жыл бұрын

    Samwise and the fellowship got him through it.

  • @alpinethreadworks
    @alpinethreadworks2 жыл бұрын

    33:27 "I need a lot of things". yup, story checks out.

  • @theaudaciousreport
    @theaudaciousreport2 жыл бұрын

    From the bottom of our hearts, thank you ALL for the outpouring of love and support. We are so glad the film brings you joy, tears, inspiration! We've got a whole lot more coming - films about many other incredible athletes and feats (and yes - another of Robbie's challenges is fast approaching too!). PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL 🔔 👆 to support us making more rad endurance content. ♥️ - Reece and Robbie

  • @higler.
    @higler.2 жыл бұрын

    Props to Sam for being a real one

  • @brianperez8019
    @brianperez80192 жыл бұрын

    Robbie keeps inspiring! shoutout to sam!!

  • @theaudaciousreport

    @theaudaciousreport

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sam is the man.

  • @craigmcfarlane2462
    @craigmcfarlane24622 жыл бұрын

    Rod Stewart... Maggie May... Class man

  • @peaksandpaws
    @peaksandpaws2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! This made me cry hard!! I just finished my very first 100-miler and I felt defeated so many times. Watching Robbie crush Colorado was just insanely inspiring. The amount of grit and determination one human being can summon when they have to is absolutely incredible. Congratulations to you, Robbie! You indeed crushed Colorado!!!

  • @smokeystone8005

    @smokeystone8005

    Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your 100 miler 🙏

  • @peaksandpaws

    @peaksandpaws

    Жыл бұрын

    @@smokeystone8005 Thank you! That's very nice of you...

  • @theaudaciousreport

    @theaudaciousreport

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! 🙏 so glad the film was inspiring to you

  • @java8191
    @java81912 жыл бұрын

    Here we go!!

  • @benjaminverhasselt6933
    @benjaminverhasselt69332 жыл бұрын

    Never have I seen someone more wide awake than Robbie

  • @ajreycer3294
    @ajreycer32942 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking us along. This is an incredible glimpse into the man, the myth, the legend Robbie Balenger.

  • @rgh622
    @rgh6222 жыл бұрын

    OMG! I have no words... That was an incredible feat of endurance Robbie. I'm inspired to keep my whining to a minimum from this day forward.

  • @KelpandFern
    @KelpandFern2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, more vegan runners smashing it and showing what is capable, I could have watched hours and hours of this amazing adventure. Thanks for showcasing a beautifully mad idea and thanks for all the effort everyone put in, in-front and behind the camera.

  • @topherjaynes
    @topherjaynes2 жыл бұрын

    Robbie you’re amazing. Sam you’re a beautiful human.

  • @jackgreener2864
    @jackgreener28642 жыл бұрын

    an absolute hero and an amazing human!

  • @pessesatx
    @pessesatx2 жыл бұрын

    Amazed by Robbie continuing to find extremely difficult challenges and adding up these achievements! Great video and thanks to his support crew and video team who dedicated their selfless time to document this milestone.

  • @MakeAChangeworld
    @MakeAChangeworld2 жыл бұрын

    Love this! Congrats to the whole team! Robbie for such an epic battle and to Reece for this beautiful film. Loved every minute of it.

  • @stevenseighman4842
    @stevenseighman48422 жыл бұрын

    So inspiring! Robbie continues to show up and remind us that we can go beyond the limits we set for ourselves. And what a beautifully made film! For as much effort as Robbie put into these events, I imagine it took a whole lot for the crew documenting it as well-especially on that terrain. What an amazing job by everyone involved!

  • @theaudaciousreport

    @theaudaciousreport

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Steven!

  • @Bhov713
    @Bhov7132 жыл бұрын

    Love it! I was born and raised in Colorado, have done Leadville a few times and a handful of fourteeners. This film really captures the essence of Colorado trail running, the Leadville series, and Robbie's story. Excellent.

  • @Guevarra2
    @Guevarra22 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Congratulations to the whole team!! Robb is a beast!

  • @mariannemackenziecoaching5552
    @mariannemackenziecoaching5552 Жыл бұрын

    Robbie you continue to amaze me (from the early Mulberry days). Loved the personal struggle and personal transformation unfolding on the screen. And my favorite moments were seeing you and Shelley together. So proud of you and learning from you still. You certainly are leaving your mark on the world Robbie. Do YOU!

  • @craigtaylor2512
    @craigtaylor25122 жыл бұрын

    Wow, just wow, what a watch and more importantly, what an achievement. Incredible heart and grit👏👏👏👏

  • @JavierISampedroTNF
    @JavierISampedroTNF2 жыл бұрын

    What an epic challenge! so much grit and determination in that final stretch. Congrats Robbie and your team!

  • @dco_
    @dco_6 ай бұрын

    Hell yeah brother! I heard you on the Adventure Sports Podcast. What an incredible feat you've accomplished. And I love the message you're putting out there about being plant-based. What great advocacy. As a Denverite that loves playing in the CO mountains every changing season and a vegan for over 5 years now, you're definitely doing something amazing here. Much love, hope to see you out or run across you on a trail someday.

  • @arsonnickadventures
    @arsonnickadventures2 жыл бұрын

    CRUSHED IT!! So incredible and inspiring!

  • @krisjones5029
    @krisjones50292 жыл бұрын

    Wow that was so good I had to watch it twice! Your an inspiration to me who also found running later in life at 30 and are proof that hard work pays off! I can't wait to watch all your future successes and I wish you all the best 🙌 p.s. such a great put together documentary aswell so well done to reece and your team 👏

  • @adrianooliveira5313
    @adrianooliveira53132 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing Robbie, really inspiring and makes us believe that we are capable of unimaginable things. Thank you for giving us these beautiful moments.

  • @markphilpottultra
    @markphilpottultra Жыл бұрын

    In 6 weeks time I will commence a 70 day, 1000 mile run through the UK. England, Wales and Scotland. Thank you for the inspiration and motivation Robbie and Crew, for inspiring me to be an even better version of myself. Respect.

  • @theaudaciousreport

    @theaudaciousreport

    Жыл бұрын

    🙌

  • @collinmorris
    @collinmorris2 жыл бұрын

    I ran the LT100 that year. Those screams of agony were very similar to the ones I let out at times during that race. Amazing effort and documentary!

  • @jalexb503
    @jalexb5032 жыл бұрын

    Such a good film! Makes me want to keep running these trails. Moved to Boulder just a few months ago and I’ve got several years of running under my belt, came here to dig and I love to see others do the same.

  • @The-Rain-Ninja
    @The-Rain-Ninja2 жыл бұрын

    This was excellent! Crazy what humans can do. I can speak for plant based. At 44 I feel hyper energized. Plant power!

  • @Ultrarunningamber
    @Ultrarunningamber2 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely amazing! You are so very mentally tough! Congrats on the Crush!

  • @DoItNutrition
    @DoItNutrition2 жыл бұрын

    So great! What an epic adventure, thanks for sharing it with us 👏👏👏💪✌️🌱

  • @rachelp8183
    @rachelp81832 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely incredible. It’s amazing what the human body is capable of! Also your videography and editing is impressive!

  • @MihaiGoRunning
    @MihaiGoRunning2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, astonishing documentary, awesome footage! This Colorado Crush definitely crushes any competition in the world of running documentaries! Awesome! Fully watched and subscribed! 👏👍

  • @lindseymclaughlin953
    @lindseymclaughlin9532 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!! So enjoyed watching this!! What an incredible thing to accomplish!!!!!!!! Go Robbie!!!!

  • @markwitt5544
    @markwitt55442 жыл бұрын

    Go Robbie Go! So inspirational!

  • @Elmachuca
    @Elmachuca Жыл бұрын

    “Do we have beer?” Robbie rules.

  • @aliciavalentyn5889
    @aliciavalentyn58892 жыл бұрын

    The Leadville family 🏔🏃‍♀️ and Robbie your team (Family) are filled with ☀️🏔💦💕 beauty. You Crushed it!!!

  • @MichaeMichaelMichael
    @MichaeMichaelMichael2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome and inspiring! I hope to see more like this from The Audacious Report. Subscribed!

  • @totalwellnessbyjc
    @totalwellnessbyjc2 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU!!! ❤️ so epic

  • @amyfriesland723
    @amyfriesland723 Жыл бұрын

    So awesome!! Absolutely inspiring!!

  • @sergevallee6516
    @sergevallee6516 Жыл бұрын

    I'm new to ultra-marathon, starting my second year. Love the idea to push my body to that physical level of endurance. You are an inspiration my friend. Thank you!!!!

  • @kduffin33
    @kduffin332 жыл бұрын

    This deserves more attention! So awesome and inspiring!

  • @NickPiombo
    @NickPiombo2 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing, emotional, motivating and so inspiring! Congrats Robbie, you crashed Colorado! Thank you, best

  • @brucejohnson5324
    @brucejohnson53242 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this story and experience. Got me so stoked to keep getting out there and pushing boundaries!

  • @20thcenturyboy85
    @20thcenturyboy85 Жыл бұрын

    THANKS for this inspiring feat of mind over matter!

  • @onewheeltonio4940
    @onewheeltonio4940 Жыл бұрын

    This is so inspiring!! This shows what the human spirit can do! We shouldn’t limit ourselves,we are more capable of doing great things if we sent our minds to. Thank you Robbie. You’ve inspired me and hopefully one day I get to meet you!! Wish you more success!!

  • @JustinTrueOfficial
    @JustinTrueOfficial2 жыл бұрын

    So excited to see this and the motivation and inspiration it gives!🤯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @theaudaciousreport

    @theaudaciousreport

    2 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to your film Justin!

  • @joe1071
    @joe10718 ай бұрын

    Gotta tackle the Appalachian Trail at some point. Also, check into the north country trail. An absolute beast. 4800 miles in the USA. Longest trail that I know of

  • @mariannemackenziecoaching5552
    @mariannemackenziecoaching5552 Жыл бұрын

    tears! laughed and cried. Great documentary and high 5 to y'all!

  • @patrickclarke1462
    @patrickclarke14622 жыл бұрын

    Well done great achievement.. just starting my adventure into ultra and mountain running very inspirational wish it was like 2 hours long!!

  • @leolikestopedal726
    @leolikestopedal7262 жыл бұрын

    Awesome accomplishment!! Keep enjoying it👊🏼👊🏼

  • @jordangarcia999
    @jordangarcia9992 жыл бұрын

    What an accomplishment! Truly incredible and highly motivational!

  • @Paffaroonie
    @Paffaroonie2 жыл бұрын

    been waiting for this

  • @rhonie_floww
    @rhonie_floww2 жыл бұрын

    This was truly so incredible and inspiring to watch.

  • @tckoutdoor8725
    @tckoutdoor87252 жыл бұрын

    Wow Robbie. It’s easy to watch a video. But to make this happen is amazing. Always getting in and out of your pain cave is the real challenge. Exceptional great job. Thanks for sharing. All the best from Germany.

  • @hondodayz7482
    @hondodayz74822 жыл бұрын

    Don´t know what to say. I am speechless. You re an absolute idol. So inspiring to see what man can make possible. You give me the guidance to push my own limits. Thank you and all the best for you and your family. Greetings from germany, still speechless.

  • @jackieo-
    @jackieo- Жыл бұрын

    Congrats Robbie! So motivating and inspiring. Beautiful filming as well.

  • @Demiduivenvoorden
    @Demiduivenvoorden2 жыл бұрын

    Robbie, wauw wauw wauw!! you are a true legend!! what an awesome doc - it really inspires me to sign up for an ultrarun too!

  • @FabianPage
    @FabianPage9 ай бұрын

    Beyond epic. Completely inspiring! Congrats!

  • @Bourbonfeet
    @Bourbonfeet2 жыл бұрын

    Nice work Robbie and crew. We really enjoyed the inescapable vulnerability and tenacity you showed. Great work to the filmmakers as well.

  • @janinecarlos1718
    @janinecarlos17182 жыл бұрын

    Amazing story. Thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @Modeltshinn
    @Modeltshinn15 күн бұрын

    That was freaking awesome!! As an Ultra trail running athlete I know how hard it is sometimes to get from the starting line to the finish, there’s a lot of 💩that happens in between!!! I also feel him when it comes to lighting, a huge lightening bolt struck about 100 yards in front of me years ago, it was terrifying, deafening and partially blinded me for a few minutes!! You inspire me young man, just when we think we can’t possibly take one more step…we take one more step 💪🏻💗🥳

  • @theaudaciousreport

    @theaudaciousreport

    14 күн бұрын

    Keep on chugging!

  • @caseyhatfield6073
    @caseyhatfield60732 жыл бұрын

    Loved every minute of this. Amazing job. The most inspiring video I’ve ever watched.

  • @theaudaciousreport

    @theaudaciousreport

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you! So glad you enjoyed.

  • @Grcly44
    @Grcly442 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! Extremely inspiring. True badass

  • @mikimcconaha9507
    @mikimcconaha95072 жыл бұрын

    Robbie! You’re so amazing and inspiring, I am so thankful I was able to see you cross that LT100 finish line. Thank you for pushing your limits and sharing it with us!

  • @higler.
    @higler.2 жыл бұрын

    This is so cool. The footage is incredible!

  • @JEKYLLHYDE123
    @JEKYLLHYDE1232 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed it immensely, have the feeling of really knowing you. Keep going

  • @getoutgetrad
    @getoutgetrad Жыл бұрын

    FCKN Inspiring! Binging all this and soaking in all the stoke.

  • @MrGohl21
    @MrGohl212 жыл бұрын

    Wild. Way to go!

  • @dreamcatalyst
    @dreamcatalyst2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing journey!! So happy you found the strength to finish it!!

  • @cape1981
    @cape19812 жыл бұрын

    Great great great!!!

  • @HemDogz89
    @HemDogz89 Жыл бұрын

    Love how you said you found running later in life. I've been yoyo-ing with running for years, but I'm laser focused on it this time. Starting to take it seriously at 34 years old. You're an inspiration mate.

  • @melissaheaton1789
    @melissaheaton1789 Жыл бұрын

    Completely amazing ❤

  • @TristWallace
    @TristWallace2 жыл бұрын

    This was outstanding. So inspiring!

  • @so_blow
    @so_blowАй бұрын

    EPIC!!

  • @IdRatherBeHiking
    @IdRatherBeHiking Жыл бұрын

    Great film, definitely learned a few things on how to improve my own mountain films.

  • @brycewatson6935
    @brycewatson69352 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video!! Loved it!

  • @Andybruff
    @Andybruff Жыл бұрын

    Just learned about you, and this channel, from Travis Macey’s podcast. Love this. Great stuff!

  • @robertwood5023
    @robertwood5023 Жыл бұрын

    Strong work! Inspirational!

  • @donp2366
    @donp23662 жыл бұрын

    Amazing wow was really looking forward to this video and seeing Robbie and his determination and grit. Please Robbie more videos lol you need a KZread channel. Inspiring and uplifting thank you

  • @theaudaciousreport

    @theaudaciousreport

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is Robbie's KZread channel now :) except not all the videos will be about his endeavors. We are going to profile other incredible athletes as well. Stay tuned + subscribe! 🔔 🙏🏼

  • @soundlocalli
    @soundlocalli2 жыл бұрын

    What an unbelievable feat. Amazing to be able to witness the sheer will power and mental fortitude it takes to accomplish such an extraordinary goal. Thanks for capturing this journey and sharing the figurative and literal ups and downs. Great job to all involved! Robbie is a beast.

  • @theaudaciousreport

    @theaudaciousreport

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dom!!!!

  • @LovelyMilliee
    @LovelyMilliee2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing and so inspiring!! Definitely brought tears to my eyes. Wow.

  • @theaudaciousreport

    @theaudaciousreport

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @fritzjrpreimess1973
    @fritzjrpreimess1973 Жыл бұрын

    That's Strong bro. Good job... 👊💪

  • @troleary
    @troleary2 жыл бұрын

    This is a wonderful film about an amazing man. Cant work out why it doesn't have a zillion views. Love from NZ

  • @Bmwdressage
    @Bmwdressage19 күн бұрын

    Did I hear that right, “I started running later in life, I’m 36”? 😂

  • @tomhausmann8993
    @tomhausmann89932 жыл бұрын

    holy smoke - this is incredible, this is inspiring..... WOW

  • @Davoudi
    @Davoudi2 жыл бұрын

    Insane, well done!

  • @eugenecaasi5776
    @eugenecaasi5776 Жыл бұрын

    WOW. EPIC

  • @mofstudios4898
    @mofstudios48982 жыл бұрын

    So motivational, training here in denver.. cant wait till we can get a workout in together!

  • @atrain6852
    @atrain68522 жыл бұрын

    Epic!!

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