Walmsley Part 3 Presented by Wahoo + HOKA

The journey is the destination...

With this mindset, Jim makes sense of the disappointment of not reaching his goal. Dive into the mind of ultra runner Jim Walmsley as he pursues greatness in the journey of ultra running. If we do not go on the journey what have we really learned, how much have we grown, and is the result as sweet without some setbacks along the way?

Over the last 15 years, UTMB has been the pinnacle race where the best athletes from around the world show up to test themselves against not only each other but the demands of the course. Jim Walmsley has uprooted his life in the United States to move himself and his wife to France in pursuit of being the first American male to win this legendary race.

Executive Producer - Matt Porter
Director - Ansel Dickey
Producer - Ansel Dickey & Matt Porter
Edit and color - Ansel Dickey & Kristin Sunquist
Historical footage - UTMB World Series
2022 Race Footage - Peignée Verticale

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[dbk]

“I’m not sure I’m going to be able to hold them off” 😢 I wanted to give Jim a big hug in that moment. Thanks for sharing this inside view of your life and race. Very excited that you’ve remained in France to continue to push towards winning UTMB. 🥇

[dbk]

“I have one speed and it’s forward” love that mantra in a tough moment. 16:54

[fabianthinks]

Coming from Billy's A Love Story to this has me all sorts of emotional. Jim and Jess are a great team.

[TimeGoesBack]

This is why Jim Walmsley is my favourite athlete of all time. Talent and wins aside, the honesty, the passion for the sport and the positivity he’s able to pluck from each run is truly inspiring. Thanks Jim.

[climbslc]

What a couple! Who cares who wins. "Just do your best. It's fine." Great to see them work together!

[atleastIdietrying]

Francois’ quiver is the best thing about this. Love their friendship

[aublumberg]

He can achieve anything with Jess in his corner. What a rock of support, gratitude and positivity.

[laurenceakiyoshi]

The real greatness is the relationship between Jim and Jess. Both of you have won that greatest prize. Learn the mountains, keep running, and even greater things will happen.

[benjaminmuradyan]

Jim, thanks for the vulnerability and for being human! Props! Wow that was inspiring.

[jamezday]

I'm glad Jim finished UTMB even if it wasn't the result he wanted he still finished and got it done 👍

[jtorres]

This video made me cry no lie.... We love you Jim for all your hard work

[InsideMen-nq]

Ultra Running shows every side of humanity. Mind over matter, and what one is truly capable of doing. It is a rare insight to how being in nature day into night, transcends the physical mental and spiritual presence of a human soul. An awesome series, featuring an awesome athlete and his incredible partner.

[xXPejatTheCwalkXx]

Amazing Jim, the way you pushed through was way more inspiring than setting a new course record. You are a lovely couple!

[hibiru]

When he said "a laugh came out, I guess this is where I'm at" I got super emotional. I only run for pleasure but I've been in that exact same head space where I hurt so bad that I could only laugh to myself with miles and miles left to go. That's a weird place to be mentally and his statement brought me right back there. Just keep moving is all you can do, just don't stop - that's what I would tell myself. I can't imagine what the thoughts are when you go through that as a world class athlete in the biggest race of the year.

[gregandsusanhouston]

Best wishes on 2023 UTMB! Living there is a great idea. Just returned to US from living 20 years in Europe. We loved our life there. The film brings back so many european memories!

[zammie]

That last 10s of revelation is all that will really matter 10 years or 30 years from now. Go Jim!

[heatherg.]

May lessons learned from 2022 lead to a stronger 2023! And this video clearly shows that Jim's greatest blessing is his wife.

[aodanoleary]

Brilliant Film, Jim's reach goes way beyond Ultra Running. Best of luck to you and your loved ones for 2023.

[NomadTerraCrawlers]

What a beautiful couple! Rock on Jim! Keep inspiring. What a trooper!

[terrikrische]

True grit and a such beautiful moments between You and Jessica😊