Adventure Film Watch Party: "The Grand Round with John Kelly", "Dragon's Back 1992" and "Dragon's Back 2017"
Running and adventure inspiration during lockdown!
Adventure Film Watch Party: "The Grand Round with John Kelly", "Dragon's Back 1992" and "Dragon's Back 2017"
Running and adventure inspiration during lockdown!
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About this session
During lockdown 2.0, Team #GoodgymRedThunder will be hosting a weekly Adventure Film Watch Party- an opportunity to watch these great free-to-air documentaries together! During these uncertain times, sometimes we need a bit of inspiration to get us out the door and finding our own adventures!
Final Show! A collection of awesome UK adventures!
THE GRAND ROUND – FEATURING JOHN KELLY ULTRA-RUNNER & BARKLEY MARATHONS FINISHER
5 DAYS – 3 COUNTRIES – 590 MILES – 113 PEAKS – OVER 100,000 FT ELEVATION After completing the Barkley Marathons, legendary ultra-runner John Kelly asked himself ‘What do I do now?’ Join John on a discovery of what he can achieve as he enters his ‘Goldilocks Zone’ with his self-devised Grand Round challenge. This film is the first Run Show Original Film.
(37 mins)
1992 Dragon's Back Race
An excerpt of TV coverage from the original race in 1992 including some great footage of the runners in action.
(15 mins)
Conquering The Dragon - Film of the 2017 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race®
The 2017 film focuses on the highs and lows of five participants as they set out to conquer The Dragon. Each of them has a unique and emotional story to tell of their battle against the enormous physical and mental challenges of the race. We also see the wider race unfolding around them and the stunning Welsh landscapes they travel through. Will they all make it?
The legendary Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race follows the mountainous spine of Wales from north to south. This incredible 5-day journey is 315 kilometres long with 15,500 metres of ascent across wild, trackless, remote and mountainous terrain. It is the toughest 5-day mountain race in the world.
Featuring footage and talking heads of Sabrina Verjee, Vassos Alexander and Huw Jack Brassington
(38 mins)
All Dragon's Back Films can be seen here: https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/films
You will need to sign in to the TwoSeven video synchronising service and download their browser extension to watch this film. Instructions can be found on their home page.
Video sharing site: https://twoseven.xyz/
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Led by Simon Fitzmaurice
- Former Goodgym Islington AA - Likes long slow runs - Coach in Running Fitness
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