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  @johnaldrich61118 сағат бұрын

  Another masterpiece, thank you Rafael. I'm glad I found you.

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  @rafaelhidalgo10 сағат бұрын

  @@johnaldrich611 thanks a lot John! Stoked you found me haha not easy with the youtube algorithm 😆

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  @user-wg8jd1hx3t2 күн бұрын

  Enjoyed as allways , superb storytelling, looking forward to the next adventure☺

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 күн бұрын

  @@user-wg8jd1hx3t thanks so much! 🤗

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  @aliceulkumanu82582 күн бұрын

  Thank you Rafael 😊 Thank you for taking us with you on the accomplishment of your amazing adventure of achieving finishing the UTMB race! Congratulations from Central Australia! All the best wishes to you and your family in the future😊🙏🏼. I am very thankful to see the trail through your eyes.😊

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 күн бұрын

  @@aliceulkumanu8258 thanks so much for your message and kind words!! Waw central Australia! Awesome! A country on my bucket list to visit! 🤩

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  @christiankurek72096 күн бұрын

  Great video - thank you!

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  @rafaelhidalgo6 күн бұрын

  Thanks Christian!

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  @davidmccarthy59196 күн бұрын

  Another amazing adventure Rafael, wonderfully narrated so we get a great sense of your journey. Well done completing such a tough race and sharing this 👍🏻

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  @rafaelhidalgo6 күн бұрын

  Thanks a lot David! Appreciate the kind words and stoked you enjoyed it!

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  @Swimmer478 күн бұрын

  As usual, excellent. I really enjoy your video logs. You are the first of-the videographers who has mentioned the possible hazards of trail running. I fell three years ago and, in the words of my French doctors, as I live in Paris, I pulverized my shoulder. It has made me paranoid about running fast.

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  @rafaelhidalgo8 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the support! Sorry to hear about you fall!! That mist have been horrible!! I am also paranoid of going fast! So easy to trip and hurt ourselves badly! Hope you are better and can safely hit the trails again 🙏

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  @SubtleForces8 күн бұрын

  Once again, dream-like places and inspiring thoughts! Thank you.

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  @rafaelhidalgo8 күн бұрын

  Thanks! Stoked you enjoyed it! Makes it worth it! 🙌

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  @YuliaGrushevskaya-bi6he9 күн бұрын

  🎉gréât atmosphère 😊

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  @rafaelhidalgo9 күн бұрын

  Yeah great people!!!

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  @daveyearp14999 күн бұрын

  Rafael, top class video as always! Very well done in what looked like difficult conditions. Cheers and look forward to more 👍😃

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  @rafaelhidalgo9 күн бұрын

  Thanks a lot mate! 🙌

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  @eric-running-to-chamonix10 күн бұрын

  This was fun to watch. There is so much adventure in a 100k. I did the 50k. That sun rise was spectacular. I would definitely do Desert Rats again. I knew it would be exposed but I hadn't trained for anything like that and wasn't prepared. It is easy to underestimate the cost of gaps between aid stations when it's that hot. I'm doing Speedgoat in a few weeks and hopefully I'll do better contingency planning. Best of luck with your future races. I'll be at Kodiak as well.

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  @rafaelhidalgo10 күн бұрын

  Thanks Eric! Kudos for your 50k! 🙌 totally agree with the heat issue. Enjoy Speedgoat! Will be seeing you at Kodiak! Which distance are you doing? I will be doing the 100 miles.

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  @eric-running-to-chamonix10 күн бұрын

  @@rafaelhidalgo The 100k. One-hundred miles is still a bit too much adventure 😀 If Kodiak goes well, I may enter the WSER lottery, but otherwise will focus on CCC for 2025.

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  @therealdonquixotedelamancha10 күн бұрын

  Hey Rafael - long time follower/watcher of your videos. Congrats on the race! I also ran the 100K earlier this year, def a beautiful course! If I'd had know you'd be there, I'd have try to look you up. But, looks like you were running couple hours ahead of me... What other races do you have planned? I got Quebec Mega Trail 100M next week and Transjeju 100K in Korea in Oct. Good luck and hope to see you on a trail somewhere.

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  @rafaelhidalgo10 күн бұрын

  Hey man! Thanks a lot! Oh waw! We were in the same race!! We must have criss crossed at some point I’m sure 🙏 i’m signed up to Kodiak 💯 miles in October. Awesome line up of races tou have there! Globe trotter, super cool! Thats the traveling is also the beauty of these adventures! Where are you based already?

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  @therealdonquixotedelamancha10 күн бұрын

  Kodiac's a cool race I heard. I'm in Seattle, WA. There are lot of great races around the Pacific Northwest (WA and OR), though they tend to be smaller and local than UTMB sponsored races. Stay in touch and let me know if you ever sign up for a race around here. Maybe I'll join you!

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  @rafaelhidalgo10 күн бұрын

  @@therealdonquixotedelamancha awesome mate you are privileged to live in that area! For sure will let you know if i go there. Next year i have Canyons on my radar in case you are up for it 🙌

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  @lorilielundell490210 күн бұрын

  It has been years since I ran Desert Rats, it is a beautiful course but it can be very hot. Congratulations!

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  @rafaelhidalgo10 күн бұрын

  Thanks a lot! You gotta come back to do it again 🤗

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  @danielamoshomevideos849710 күн бұрын

  Great to see you’re back!

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  @rafaelhidalgo10 күн бұрын

  Thanks Daniel! I never left 😁 it’s just a little more complicated to get onto trails in the Bahamas haha but the adventures and the pilgrimage continues 🙌

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  @carldale704813 күн бұрын

  My wife and I did the shorter hike a couple months ago, and have watched a ton of Kalalau Trail hikes on KZread. This video is the best yet to encapsulate the experience and dangers of the full trail. Most videos really just show the dangers of Crawler's Ledge and then stunning scenery. This did an amazing job of showing more "mundane" but real dangers like going off the trail or simply not being able communicate or refill water. It was a great way of showing that the reward is worth the effort, but that it's not for novice hikers or children.

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  @rafaelhidalgo13 күн бұрын

  Thanks a lot Carl really appreciate the support and stoked you enjoyed it. Kudos to you guys for undertaking the hike! It’s definitely not an easy one 🙏

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  @ericglasser83715 күн бұрын

  This was cool to watch, very well put together! I'm currently training for a full Ironman and I have found myself watching endurance race documentaries during my long bike rides (when I do them indoor). Having done marathons, I have never had an interest in doing anything longer than that for running, but watching these and particularly this one, is inspiring! Well done and congrats on your accomplishment!

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  @rafaelhidalgo15 күн бұрын

  Thanks so much Eric! So stoked you were inspired! Keep on your hero journey and continue unfolding your own myth. The higher the aim the higher the positive emotion 🙌

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  @GiovanniRaffa-by8eq22 күн бұрын

  I am doing the race this year for the first time, your insights are very valuable!! Thanks for sharing

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  @rafaelhidalgo22 күн бұрын

  Awesome enjoy the ride! 🙌 its a great race!

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  @sofiarodriguez305012 күн бұрын

  Same here!! Looking forward to it ☺️

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  @rafaelhidalgo12 күн бұрын

  @@sofiarodriguez3050 have a great one Sofia!

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  @urflamme28 күн бұрын

  Huge congratulations for such an amazing achievement.

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  @rafaelhidalgo28 күн бұрын

  Thanksso much!

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  @matakena86Ай бұрын

  I am here for the snacks 😂, no all jokes aside amazing vid and what a inspiring UTMB documentary, much respect and take care 🙏🏾

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  @rafaelhidalgoАй бұрын

  Haha 😂 thanks man! Appreciate the kind words 🙏

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  @Benjamin-vo6qkАй бұрын

  Thank you so much for this Rafael! Probably the most inspiring and beautiful UTMB documentary so far! Cheers from the Philippines.

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  @rafaelhidalgoАй бұрын

  Thanks so much! Stoked you enjoyed it so much! 🤗

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  @beckishaver9087Ай бұрын

  One of the best I’ve seen. You truly captured the emotions at the start of the race. Brought tears. Congratulations on your finish

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  @rafaelhidalgoАй бұрын

  Thanks so much!! Stoked you felt the emotions 🤗

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  @NNN-bo7vuАй бұрын

  Great story, Great film 🎥

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  @rafaelhidalgoАй бұрын

  Thanks!

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  @asperagasRforRideАй бұрын

  Bro, its absolutely amazing what you did. And hats off for filming it out and sharing with us.

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  @rafaelhidalgoАй бұрын

  Thanks!! Stoked you enjoyed the ride! 🙏

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  @Smackerz1988Ай бұрын

  This video is scarily accurate to my experience when I ran in 2023 but what an adventure

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  @rafaelhidalgoАй бұрын

  Thanks a lot!

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  @BenHackАй бұрын

  Powerful stuff Rafael. Congratulations on so many levels, the race, the documentary, the journey - and all of the growth!!!

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  @rafaelhidalgoАй бұрын

  Thanks a lot Ben! Stoked you enjoyed! And really appreciate the support!

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  @kinglopez9156Ай бұрын

  So if you feel like you’re lost on the trail, what do you usually do to get back? I was also afraid of getting lost. I don’t even have a smart watch.

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  @rafaelhidalgoАй бұрын

  Best is to go in prepared with navigation tools. So easy to lose orientation.Checkout my film on the Kalalau trail. I hadnt put the gpx on my watch and nearly got lost in the jungle.

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  @muulАй бұрын

  Absolutely stunning movie, great job man! Keep it up. I love how you describe the inner thoughts, demons you are fighting, remembering your loved ones, perfectly put together. Definitely deserves a LOT more views.

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  @rafaelhidalgoАй бұрын

  Thanks so much for your message!! Truly touches me!! 🙏

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  @anttiuuttu67072 ай бұрын

  What a great documentary and inspiration! The ultrarunning community is so humble and respectfull and i love it. Gongrats !

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Thanks a lot for your kind words!

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  @trinhrong94592 ай бұрын

  thanks thanks thanks Raphel for this vibrant video, who comes at a very important moment of my life. La narration est superbe, l'ecriture parfaite, tu as su mettre les mots sur les emotions. et faire vibrer quelque chose de precieux, qui est au fond de nous, mais qu'on perd de vue parfois (souvent en fait). je viens de finir le visionnage et je pleure encore. merci merci merci. le trail c'est comme la vie: elle est belle. Mais dure. Mais c'est ainsi.

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Merci pour ton message qui me fait chaud au coeur! J’ai tenté du mieux que je peux de donner la profondeur à cette aventure que l’on partage tous d’une manière ou d’une autre 🙏 c’est en effet une métaphore de la vie 💫

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  @RM-wl4ly2 ай бұрын

  Absolute respect to you fella,great story and life motivation, thanks

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Thanks man! Stoked you enjoyed the ride!

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  @hustensaftvernichter37852 ай бұрын

  Had a good 50k trail yesterday and thought to myself ''I'm feeling way too fresh being this far in!'' after the 40k mark. I have done quite a few ultras by now but that one felt really peculiar. Then it just hit me like a hammer on those last 5k and I easily lost 15 minutes and 6 ranking spots right there. I guess the lesson is: No matter how good you feel, you're not done until you've actually finished. It's easy to get excited when things are going well, and even easier to get dishearted when they aren't. Edit: That's a really cool-looking trophy for that marathon! Something different, for sure.

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Kudos to you man! Great tou felt fresh for so long 🙌 keep it up’

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  @hustensaftvernichter37852 ай бұрын

  @@rafaelhidalgo By the way: Have you ever considered triathlon? I would love to do some, but my swim is... lackluster, to say the least. Maybe it's a new high for you?

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  @@hustensaftvernichter3785 haha not yet i have the same issue as you. Swimming is not my forte by far and I think i would miss the adventure dimension i get in trail running (mountains, landscape etc)

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  @hustensaftvernichter37852 ай бұрын

  @@rafaelhidalgo Well, maybe to the Xtri norseman. You get to be surrounded by landscape *and* get to be a real-life version of ''The Walking Dead'' for a week after... Win-Win?! Swimming is tough stuff to get into, for sure. I find it to be totally unforgiving compared to biking or running.

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  @@hustensaftvernichter3785 yup totally! Running and cycling are fine but the swim part would be tough for me to crack

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  @totobahamas2 ай бұрын

  Awesome films, way to go!

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Thanks Tohru!!

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  @philmcelhinney2 ай бұрын

  This is the best UTMB video I have seen, I watched it in one go and you have done a great job describing how you felt throughout the race. Well done for videoing yourself when you must have been in pain and feeling exhausted. I was in Chamonix watching the finishers and I can see myself wearing yellow just before the finish arch. Well done on getting in to and finishing the UTMB and for taking and editing this great video!

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Thanks a lot Phil! Stoked you saw yourself at the finish line and stoked you enjoyed the film! I definitely poured my heart into it 🤗

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  @bobbyawrey2 ай бұрын

  Crazy adventure and amazing video. Hands down the best utmb or other 100 miler documentary I've ever seen!

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Thanks so much Bobby! Stoked you enjoyed it!

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  @ChrisApps-by5by2 ай бұрын

  Very cool Rafa with lot's of IHAC and Bahamas footage! Keep it up, plenty more challenges ahead

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Thanks bro!

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  @sutechantv2 ай бұрын

  bons conseils de materiels

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  🙏

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  @AlasdairBayne2 ай бұрын

  legend

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Haha thanks mate 🙏

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  @barssipahioglu72092 ай бұрын

  I wish you happiness in your new life. Another great post. Thank you. :)

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Thanks a lot!!

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  @davidmccarthy59192 ай бұрын

  11:00 Another great KZread drop Rafael, great to follow your journey. Glad you’ve settled in and enjoying your new life. Really looking forward to the Desert Rats drop 👍🏻

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Thanks David! Looking forward to putting the Desert Rats race together 🙌 kudos to you for the great race in London!

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  @davidmccarthy59192 ай бұрын

  @@rafaelhidalgo thanks 🙏 Ledge

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  @daveyearp14992 ай бұрын

  Hi Rafael, Thanks for the great update. Lovely video as always, best of luck for the rest of the year !

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Thanks Davey! 🙌

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  @sutechantv2 ай бұрын

  Thank you Rafael for this nice video. I learnt a lot of things for my 1st UTMB next August.

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Thanks for watching!

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  @carry_boats2 ай бұрын

  Good seeing you at the Rabbit Valley aid station at Desert RATS UTMB! -Marty

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Awesome! Rabbit Valley: where the suffering began haha it was soooo hot from that point on!

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  @user-wg8jd1hx3t2 ай бұрын

  Great follow up Rafael, I can really relate to the journey and feelings especially around the UTMB it does give all kind of emotions that are hard to describe. Keep it up and allwayes follow more goals😁

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Thanks! For sure! Always aiming upwards 🙌

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  @capjwalker2 ай бұрын

  Incredible journey bro. Congrats 👊🏽

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Thanks carnal!!

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  @tom_the_triplets_dad2 ай бұрын

  Great job, thoroughly enjoyed watching your journey 👏

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Thanks Tom!

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  @OswaltSamuel2 ай бұрын

  "Short term pain for long term gain" is pretty much the main point of what Jesus was teaching when he said "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” - Matthew 11:28-30. Basically means, do the hard thing now, and you will find it easier in the long run. Great words to live by and to teach kids. Keep up the good, hard work man.

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Amen to that. We have much more to learn than we think from biblical stories and mythology. Those people knew a lot more than we know now. Thanks for sharing, powerful verse indeed 🙏

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  @lostinyourways2 ай бұрын

  Your comment in the end about it being more so a pilgrimage instead of a hike was very beautifully put

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  @rafaelhidalgo2 ай бұрын

  Thanks!

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  @juanhuizar56073 ай бұрын

  No way I’d do that in a day. It wouldn’t be worth it. I’d definitely spend the night on the beach

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  @rafaelhidalgo3 ай бұрын

  If i could I would have. I had a choice: Do it in a day or not at all.

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  @user-ej7hw3ob6x3 ай бұрын

  Really well done and inspiring! Thankyou!

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  @rafaelhidalgo3 ай бұрын

  Thanks a lot!!

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  @martinorotagraziosi8973 ай бұрын

  Congratulazioni, mi auguro sia da stimolo per me che alla prima difficolta mi fermo.grazie per questa testimonianza, vederti correre con le fasce alle gambe mi ha commosso,e quando hai ricordato i tuoi che non ci sono più,bhe, brividi,e ho capito dove prendevi la forza per arrivare alla fine...sei un grande,davvero...grazie.

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  @rafaelhidalgo3 ай бұрын

  Grazie mille per le vostre parole gentili, significa molto! Non arrendetevi mai.

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  @thinhtc01053 ай бұрын

  It's great to watch all your videos! Congratulations on completing this challenging and honorable race. I have some questions about the temperature in the race. The second night seemed much colder than the first, didn't it? Do you have any advice on thermal clothing during the race? I'm from the tropical region (Vietnam) so my cold tolerance is poor, really need some advice. Thank you

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  @rafaelhidalgo3 ай бұрын

  Thanks a lot! I have a video on all my UTMB gear that will be handy for you: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lX2ktNmMfaa6aMY.htmlsi=y4GgeZOTe0nuFBJJ

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  @thinhtc01053 ай бұрын

  @@rafaelhidalgo thank you ! Do you back to UTMB in this year ?

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  @rafaelhidalgo3 ай бұрын

  @@thinhtc0105 not this year. I have adventures lined up in the US 🙌