When I first came across Jim I thought he was arrogant and way too full of himself. But the more I see, the more I realise the guy deserves enormous respect. What he has is self belief in spades, and a serious and honest attitude to himself and his running, always making sure he's pushing it to his limits. He really is one of the best ever.

pretty much had Kilian's splits accidentally memorized - never change Jim 😂

A "failure" for Jim Walmsley is the achievement of a lifetime for anyone else. That guy is so incredible it blows my mind. It's nice to see that he really is human, but I'll continue looking up to him like a God. Rock on, Jim!!

Who's been waiting for this since the run steep get high vid?

Makes Kilian’s feats that much more impressive

Good to see an account of the days that go wrong for elite runners; makes it easier for us amateur runners to accept our own bad days as being an occassional part of the experience. Hope Jim does try another solo in the future...along with his team.

Jim's attitude is great and he's an inspiration to me and so many others! Keep attempting those big goal runs!

“Thanks for doing what you do and bringing us all together.”

I think this right here is why Jim Walmsley is the best today and has had all the successes he has. He is not afraid to fail. We learn 100X more from our failures than our successes. They say success is going from failure to failure with no loss of passion. Jim personifies that:) Not that this is a "failure" per say (by anyone else's standards) but you know what I mean:)

@jsherzog

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! 👍

I sincerely hope Jim Walmsley knows that there are more people behind him, hoping he hits his goals, however he approaches them, then there are naysayers. If 'go big and go hard' is what makes sense to Jim, more power to him! As he says, each outing he is gaining knowledge to fuel the next attempt. And if he nailed it each time, first time, what would be the interest for him? Me, I'm looking forward to watching whatever he decides to shoot for next and for when he comes back to the Hardrock course :-)

I love Jim's attitude that he's going to try to reach his goals even if he encounter failure along the way. He's trying even if he never succeeds. I think that's an awesome way to live life. I think the video was well put together too.

I was lucky to have a few minutes with Jim at a race expo in Boston a couple years back. Very inspiring, yet laid back. You can feel his determination and positive energy.

Thank you for making and posting this!

Dead honest try from a true athlete! thanks for letting us take part in your dreams. Respect!

Jim runs ultras like he does the mile. Same gait, same stride, same energy. Incredible and beautiful to watch. Kilian's splits were "accidentally memorized." LOL. Good on ya, Jim!

If you reach all your goals on the first attempt, you set too low goals. Way to go Jim!

Very inspiring. Keep going Jim!

What an awesome video and Jim you're such an inspiration! Keep smashing those trails and going for those records.

Such an inspirational film!

Thanks for carrying the torch Jim & team

what a beast of a soul this dude has. Awesome film. TY!

Beautiful film. So inspiring. Thank you for making us so we can all share in this experience.

Awesome stuff none the less. Cant wait for the next attempt

Amazing video. I love watching Jim run. He is so smooth 👍

Thank you!!! I needed this!

Jim you are an inspiration. Lots of love from South Africa!!

Love it. Love the goal and love the attitude. Very inspiring Jim 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Finally!

Jim is my best inspiration!

Til the next chase Jim! You are indeed wild and tough. Keep inspiring!

Love this!!

Thanks for this honest film. Wish you the best for the next time. Really inspiring

Cheers, indeed - to Jim!

You are such an inspiration Jim and you give the ones that are going through depression hope. Thank you and keep going after those records!

Possibly the greatest athlete of this generation, I am constantly amazed by this dude!

Thanks for sharing. We learn the most from the ones that don't go according to plans but keep on dreaming big. You're an inspiration.

What a cool race course...the scenery is amazing. Awesome video! Great effort by Jim and the support team. I look forward to watching Jim's next attempt.

Finally it's Here!

Can’t wait for Jim to push the limit around Mont Blanc and to find the balance between speed and skill.

Go Jim!

What a great way to capture such a cool thing to attempt. Keep doing what you do Jim & the rest of the Cowboys, it’s inspiring to watch

Good job Jim! Keep it up. I really enjoy watching your stories.

Great film! Jim, you are a beast and such an inspiration! Also, huge shoutout to the crew that filmed and edited this attempt. Keep cranking out these amazing trail running videos!

Still a badass. Always rooting for you Jim.

Jim you're my favorite runner! Always be honest with yourself and feel a good about your accomplishments!! Awesome 👍🙌🙌

Kudos to the crew!

damn what an epic vid. I had heard about this on JamJam's channel but glad ya'll were able to put together this feature. Hours in a pit toilet... *shiver*. btw, #voteSenseman2020

Jim is so lucky🍀 to have the community of friends around him.

Jim, you're a stud by anyone's standards. Kudos on a great attempt. I love following you on these adventures, and you're always a great inspiration. Cheers, bud.

Lovely stuff - great film

great group of people.

Huge respect and congrats from Austria!!!

So good

Way to push it to the limit and transcend Jim! We all know this is part of the bigger process. Thanks for the vid

Wicked! You'll get it eventually Jim! Great film work!

Watching while climbing hills on the treadmill during yet another Covid lockdown here in Southeast Asia. Thanks for the inspiration and beauty to enjoy.

AMAZING VIDEO

Let’s Go Jim!

Met Jim in 2019 in Ouray on top of Bridge of Heaven peak. Such a genuine guy what you see here is how he is. Great guy!

I've been eagerly awaiting this video since the attempt and watching the training/attempt on Strava. Good stuff, as always! I think the whole team of Cowboys is amazing and deserves a hearty round of applause.

@Dinckelburg

3 жыл бұрын

❤️🔄👏

Jim, this was awesome! You got this next time!

he "accidentally" memorized all of Killian's splits. ;)

@amblincork

3 жыл бұрын

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail

@shanemurray7915

3 жыл бұрын

ha aha ha

@amblincork

3 жыл бұрын

@RunFor OurLivesIt wasnt a mistake, it was thoroughness

I applaud this effort! 👊

Well done mate. Great effort and great storytelling. Way to give it a shot.

great effort

Shout out to JLu, getting recognition as one of the ultrarunning legends. 💪🏽 Jim you continue to be a monster, wish I coulda been in Silverton for this.

Jim is inspirational for me

Respect 💪🏼

Loved the video! You will totally do it next time!

Good game, Jim!

Hoka needs a decent vest so these guys can stop taping up their Salomons.

@Simco_

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zzzzzzzzzzzzjjjj The hat is actually hoka, though.

@curtinbrian

3 жыл бұрын

@@Simco_ He's talking about the mesh Patagonia hat

@curtinbrian

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zzzzzzzzzzzzjjjj They did a run of Nathan vests (7L I think) that were blue/yellow with Hoka logos as like a cross-brand collaboration. Also did the vapor waistband as well.

@jimduyck

3 жыл бұрын

At least they’re not blacked-out Vaporflys? 🤷‍♂️😂

@Voorneman

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was a prototype unreleased Hoka vest

Come real race day, Jim’s gonna nail it!

Yes! Jim, you nailed it on the head: it's the night time training runs. Once you nail those, all these races will be totally different!

You'll get it Jim x

Many see DNF as a failure but that is simplistic, lizard brain, thinking. Jim is a “dreamer” and runs with a bravery worthy of admiration. Unfortunately, some mistake his bravery for arrogance, but that is once again simplistic thinking. Don’t let the negative voices dissuade you, your dreaming is infectious and motivates many, myself included. Enjoy the journey!

frickin bad ass! congrats on a great run! Great video too.

Watching this while running up and down my house stairs. (SAHM here. Gotta do what you gotta do.) That last sentence... Well worth it for that. If I every get the privilege of running that route I'd like to think the same for myself. What an inspiration this was to watch.

Very inspirational! Makes me very excited for my first ultra. Plus I Love how he is drinking Pliny the Elder from my home town!😎 🍻

So inspirational Walmsley ,What’s he do he sets goal big or small he hits them head on and win or lose it’s going to be just fine I like that the most about this guy is “very chill” it’s a goal and a deal but at the end of the day it’s perfect just the way the day is

Atta baby. You’ll get it.

Jim is the running version of Will Ferrell’s dad in Talladega nights! “If you ain’t first...you’re last”

Very inspiring film! As a road runner and marathoner I learned a lot from this. I also enjoy sharing advice, interviews and reviews for runners on my channel! Keep posting - you have my support!

happy to finally meet jess in a video!

Awesome video, headed out for a run now!

Sometimes it would be too boring to succeed in the first attempt! We are cheering virtually for you on the next one :-)

Pliny the Elder!

JIM AND KILLIAN are just AMAZING.. And HARDROCK is the best race EVER ...NOTHING Compares to THIS ... (HOPING he tries this again !!!!!) GREAT GREAT GREAT film...

Two things: “lollygag”... I love that he used that word; Pliny the Elder....classy end.

@laniernelson1019

3 жыл бұрын

I thought I saw that beer. Its supposed to be the best in the world but super hard to find. I have never had it.

I can relate to this video more than any other about Jim - I, too, have spent four hours in a trail bathroom (Crohn's Disease).

Typical Jim’s way of running, go all out hard at the start, then either DNF or get good result.

@stackers165

3 жыл бұрын

Pro strats right here

@arnovantieghem4028

3 жыл бұрын

All or nothing!

@stackers165

3 жыл бұрын

RunFor OurLives How many 100 mile ultramarathons have you ran just curious

Nice work dood

"I got the sits" lol We've all been there!

Ok I confess ,I have started enjoying running ,52 yrs did 12 miles ,1 hour 53 ,running was a chore ,but 2/3 yrs later after continuous training,I actually want to do it ,aiming for under 4 hours Edinburgh marathon when 60 yrs ,it’s not aimless I want to be 60 and alive ,just live listening to music when running ,I always chest pump

Hell ya, excellent effort, just like with Western chip away at it and then capture it!

I just had to give kudos on the Pliny!

i hope jim knows that the same way he looks at Killian, Scott, etc is they many people like me look at him. hats off to an amazing performance and i cant help but wish to have my bottles refilled by jim working a hardrock aid station one year!

"Conquer the moutains" What a nineteen century view on our environment !

@swelldaddyo100

3 жыл бұрын

Dale is a good human but I also disagree with that common sentiment. We can never conquer the mountains, they will be there long after we are gone, but we can strive to commune with the mountains and on the best days feel at one with them.

MANTEP!

You can do it.

Next time you will do it!