Your recounting of the first 100-mile ultramarathon is not just fascinating but also incredibly inspiring, Ben, dear friend! It's amazing how much has changed over the years, yet the essence of pushing limits remains timeless. Your insights shed light on a journey that's both physically demanding and emotionally rewarding. Thanks for taking us along on this incredible adventure!

@timeonfeet

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Mihai! Enjoyed making this one and digging into the history of ultras here in the UK. Hope all is going well with you

Thanks so much for putting this together, great memories. I know David Rosen and Miriam. And enjoying much running with them and always behind! I did my first KIMM in 1971 and eventually after Gerry Charley’s death too over the event, my sister Jen Longbottom organising and me continuing to compete. I could not run on roads so never did a marathon, so I switched into Nordic ski racing and did a few 90km events where dehydration was severe in such cold dry air. So I started using electrolytes sooner than most. KIT. Even the early KIMM had kit rules and even full inspection. As road runners started to come off road post London marathon we had to tighten the rules, which evenuatlly became the basis for all event kit rules. I am mainly a mountaineer skier and bike rider so it It was a shock to see the pics here of what was worn on the first 100. Mile. Thanks again.

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Mike and great to hear of your memories of the KIMM. The Nordic ski racing sounds amazing, I know there are a number of mountain and trail runners who alternate between the two sports depending on the season. I know what you mean with the clothes they are wearing on the start line, I couldn't believe it when I stumbled across it in Strider!

Only half way through this and it's fantastic. I'll do the second half with my coffee later.

@timeonfeet

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Neil! Hope you enjoy part two 😀

A brilliant video. You've managed to record those memories of an historic day in ultrarunning whilst those involved can clearly remember the events. I've recorded a bit of oral history myself of memories that would otherwise be lost to posterity so can appreciate the importance of this Vlog. I think you may have a book in you - the History of British Ultra Marathon Running.

@timeonfeet

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. This was a really interesting one to make, to delve into the records and see what I could find out about the Downsman. And was very lucky to be able to make contact with David and Matt through the LDWA. Great to hear their experiences. I definitely want to continue looking into ultra history, it's inspiring to see where the sport came from

Lovely video. I've been on the LDWA 100 treadmill for many years now and it was wonderful to listen to David and Matt talk about that very first Downsman 100. Long may the LDWA 100s continue!

@timeonfeet

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed! Hoping to get on the LDWA treadmill too over the next couple of year, just joined earlier this year 😃

This was amazing! I love hearing from the old guard about how running used to be, way back before it was considered “normal” to go for a run or even a long walk! Thanks for tracking down all the info! 🤓

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Heather! Same, I find it fascinating to think about how ultras were in the early days 🤓

This is really really good.

@timeonfeet

4 күн бұрын

@@jamesm6830 thanks James

Such humble guys talking from two ends of the scale, thank you for sharing

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Mark

we enjoyed watching. thank you.

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏

What a great film!

@timeonfeet

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏

really interesting content, thanks Ben! 😀 David and Matt seemed like such fun people to speak to and such interesting history around long distance events. And seeing Matt says he walked it all in 35 hours, that's one hell of a pace to keep up for that long, huge respect! 👌 (also just seen in a lower comment that you might join Notley on one of his running adventures, this is exciting content too!)

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Nic! It was pretty amazing how much they remembered from the event considering it was 50 years ago, I can't remember what events were like last year 😅 Really interesting to see what's changed with ultras but also what's stayed the same. Thanks for watching

Just soooo interesting Ben, thanks so much to you, David and Matt!! Btw Ben, have you thought of joining Ben Notley on his big running adventure next October ??? Would sure be awesome to see a few of the KZread running Bens get together for a big adventure !!!

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Bev! It was a privilege to speak to David and Matt and hear their stories. I'm hoping to join Ben for some of his adventure in October, I love a good DIY ultra 😀

@bev9708

5 ай бұрын

@@timeonfeet THAT is great to hear Ben, I sure hope more "Ben"s will join you!! I'm so looking forward to seeing a few of my favourite youtubers out on an adventure together!!

Great video - expanding content back through time and into walking/hiking - thank you.

@timeonfeet

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Roy, glad you enjoyed 👍

Absolutely fascinating Ben. Great idea for a video mate I loved it! 👌 Hearing from David and Matt was incredible. Those guys are true trail blazers! 😎🤘

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Cheers Ben! It was really interesting to speak with them both and hear what the world of ultras was like back then and also find out more about the LDWA. Looking forward to doing one of their events later this year 😀 thanks for watching mate

What a lovely video ☺️ and some super impressive achievements from David and Matt! Really enjoyed it, thank you

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Juliet 😀 good to hear you enjoyed it

That was brilliant and very inspiring.. thank you.

@timeonfeet

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed 🙏

This must've been a lot of work to produce. Great work. How things have changed over time :).

@timeonfeet

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Leeroy 🙏

Really great video, looking at races from the past is so interesting and brilliant guests that you found.

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben, really enjoyed making this one and learning about the history of ultras. Was great to talk to David and Matt

Brilliant video Ben, I really enjoyed it. Taking on my first 100 this year and found it really inspiring hearing the tips at the end for getting through the night and into dawn, as that’s the area that makes me the most nervous!

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Jade. I'd definitely agree with Matt that the night is not as bad as it sounds though I can't say I've ever done two nights in a row like he has! You just find a rhythm and it's quite an adventure to be out at that time.

Superb video Ben! Thanks for the researching, interviewing, and putting it together 👍

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Will. It was good fun researching this and delving into some ultra history!

Great video Ben

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Stephen

Great video Ben. SDW 100 holds a special place in my heart aha as I actually completed it aged 20 in 2022. I sometimes wondered if I was the youngest to complete it but really cool to see 18 year old Alan Rosen complete it many years before me.

@timeonfeet

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Reuben! Technically you'll still be the youngest finisher if not one of the youngest finishers on the SDW100 as the Downsman was a separate event. SDW100 is such a great event, I definitely want to go back to it at some point! Thanks for watching

@reubengallop

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben haha interesting stuff! Subscribed @@timeonfeet

@timeonfeet

4 ай бұрын

@@reubengallop Thanks Reuben 👍

Really enjoyed that, Ben. Well done mate 👍🏻

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark 😀

Really enjoyed the watch great topic

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan

This is so interesting. Been waiting for this since you mentioned it on the trip to NRS. This is so good. Love delving into the history. 👊🏻💚

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Darren, it's been a really interesting one to put together and find out about what ultras were like in the early days. Thanks for watching 🙏

I somehow missed this until now Ben! What a fabulously well put together film. Even more interesting to me as I’ve been an LDWA member for the last 15 years and completed a lot of challenge events in Kent and Surrey and more recently entered into 100 milers . Love the distance but am not sure about a second night !!😅 Thanks Ben !

@timeonfeet

Ай бұрын

Thanks Michael! I just joined the LDWA this year so I'm hoping to do my first event soon - probably the Surrey Tops Challenge event in September. Love the ethos behind it. I've got a couple of friends doing the 100 in Speyside as we speak. Hoping to do one in the future!

@michaelbennett6778

Ай бұрын

Yes The Surrey Tops is a good one to do as it’s only held every 4th year I think and it’s a qualifier for a 100. I should try and do it. I have done lots of Winter Tanners, Punchbowl marathons, Sevenoaks circulars, High Weald challenges all highly recommended 👍

@timeonfeet

Ай бұрын

@@michaelbennett6778 didn't realise it was only every 4 years for the Surrey Tops, I need to make sure I sign up! Sign up is July I think so will be on that. Those events sounds great, will definitely check them out. The 100 next year is Norfolk and then Kent the year after so nice and accessible from down South!

Nice one Ben.

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan

I bet they finished at Bede School where we finish the Beachy head marathon

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Yes I think it probably was, nice and close to the finish so they wouldn't have to walk too far after!

Absolutely brilliant, what a great watch! Loved listening to David and Matt talk about their experiences so many years ago. Thank you Ben, excellent job, I always look forward to your videos.

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Taline, hope you had a good run out there today 😀 I'll see you at the Sussex Trail Runners February run if you're heading to that

This is a very lovely film and done with a great deal of respect and humility. Well done.

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Ian, appreciate the kind words

@ianl4518

5 ай бұрын

No problem Ben. I DNFd Arc100 a couple of weeks ago, so SDW100 is the next big race for me. (which I've also DNFd before 🤦‍♂😅 )

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

@@ianl4518 SDW100 is such a great event, I might see you there - I'm pacing a friend for some of it this year. I've heard the Arc is a bit of a beast!

I still have one of those plastic orange mugs, and carry it at the occasional event even now.

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Good to hear it's still serving you well for events!

@doctorducky6403

5 ай бұрын

It hung off my pack at the North Downs Way 100 a few years ago. Someone asked, "Are you from the LDWA?"

@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

@@doctorducky6403 Do they still have them at LDWA events? I'm doing my first LDWA event later this year so wonder if I'll spot any!

I am writing the story of the 2-day mountain marathon, KIMM / OMM and....... it's a marathon! The story of the 2008 event in Borrowdale will be a separate story of itself.

@timeonfeet

4 ай бұрын

Oh nice, will that be for a book, article or blog? Would be great to have a read of it

@MikeParsonsOutdoorGearCoach

4 ай бұрын

I am doing it as part of my life story which will take me some while! 'ADVENTURE INNOVATION' is the title but i won't be soon! @@timeonfeet

@timeonfeet

4 ай бұрын

@@MikeParsonsOutdoorGearCoach That sounds great, hope writing the rest of it goes well, big project!

We build on those that went before us. Bet wishes out there everyone.

@timeonfeet

4 ай бұрын

Certainly do 👍 Thanks for watching

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@timeonfeet

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Carl 👍

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@timeonfeet

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!