My six ultra running golden rules

Yeah, I run. I’ve always run, but not like this; with a plan, bags of Tailwind, a beeping watch, and the looming deadline of a race that’s happily called the hardest 100k race in Australia. That means proper training, taking it a bit more seriously than some of my antics in the past, and likely means I can’t just eat bananas. That, and I’ve lined up for this bloody race twice and not finished (yes, there’s films on the way about that). This holiday has many themes, and one of them is running. Run you bastard.

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Produced by
BEAU MILES
MITCH DRUMMOND

Edited by
LUCY CAWOOD
MITCH DRUMMOND

Filmed by
BEAU MILES

Additional Footage
MITCH DRUMMOND
CHRIS ORD
HELEN BARCLAY

Final Sound Mix
JAMES DOBSON

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GOODONYA
Bec Sanders, Mt. Hotham
Shaggy and co, The General, Mt. Hotham
Luke Whitmore for training plans
Tailwind Australia
Goodcitizen sunnies Australia
Altra shoes
Patagonia
AG1

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[BeauMiles]

G’day folks! Secret Screenings are back for 2024.

I’m touring brand new (half baked) films around the east coast of Australia. On the night, I’ll also be telling you a bunch of excellent stories that may or may not have anything to do with what you've just watched. Goodonyas!

[GeoWizard]

Absolutely howling at those morning toots

[JudahPlester]

"I contribute nothing" said the creative into the endless void. Seemingly unaware of the layers of beauty he was sharing. The joy of family, laughter, human connection, beauty in nature, existentialism, nostalgia, adventure, inspiration and the beauty so often missed in every day life.

[maxhandley]

"With another man?"
"Yeah it was, actually." 🤣
Love ur work Beau and that you put that in

[ASkippingRock]

I have been running, trail running and having my own crazy adventures for a decade. No one joins me, my family thinks I am daft. Many years ago I found you and your stories and adventures. Another red bearded outdoorsman who loves the trades on the other side of the world who could inspire me and make me feel a bit of kinship. It’s not meaningless Beau. We do what we can for the world around us. The trees you planted, bottles you saved, waterways you have cleaned and the wood you repurposed, all makes the world better. Especially the stories.

[PLANETNAMIC]

Beau you helped me fight alcoholism and get me outside exploring. I can't thank you enough for the gift you've given me by continuing wanting to live my life.

[AncientMoa]

"You heard right.... morning toots"😂
"Did you hear that? She told me where she was from and I told her I loved her. That's... embarrassing!" 😂
I love that you keep these little things in while others wouldve edited them out.

[LakeMacLocal]

"Running is about keeping our minds in the best shape" - Beau

[jpp]

"She told me where she lived, and I told her I loved her" - Beau Miles

[oogrooq]

Not contributing nothing, Beau. I joined my county's search & rescue team partially inspired by your work. You show what many could do with seeing and show it through joy.

[chrispomfret]

Running is definitely contributing to the home while you are out there. It’s giving you the time, space, perspective, good endorphins, adventure and freedom to be the best Beau. They are some bloody good reasons because when you get back you are a better bloke.

Watching your videos give me a smile. Thanks mate.

[neilslack]

Great work Beau. As a now 46 year old father of two, the comment about contributing nothing while out there resonates with me, but I also know myself well enough now to know I'm a miserable bastard if I'm stuck in the house. Getting out is never a bad idea, and as you say, even a mediocre run, ride or walk elevates the mood and makes me a better man, dad, husband, manager, employee and all the other roles we play...

[KingMGv]

you inspired me to run after finding your channel 4 weeks ago, done my first half marathon 3 days ago! thank you and keep the videos coming!

[paulawiid]

Holy moly! This spoke to my soul... As a 42 - going on 43 - year old, running is my escape, my joy, my me time, it's everything. It's just for me, I don't have to be a mom, a wife, a worker, a cook, a cleaner, I can just be. The way you talk about running has always been an inspiration to me and I wanted to say thank you for the beautiful, special, quirky videos and for sharing the joy of running with the world!

[meturns]

Morning TOOTS, your a bloody classic Beau, love it, keep it up mate, cheers to the family!

[TheBeardGuys]

One week before I run my first 50 mile ultra and one of my favourite YouTubers and runners uploads an ultra video! Couldn't be more perfect ❤️

[justinbrancato]

It made me chuckle when your youngest tried to poor the water bottle into the cup. The perfect segway from "I have to go be a parent which is twice as hard".

[carl]

If running maintains your physical and mental health, then that is a contribution- to yourself and those around you.

[calebtheobserver]

Your videos are always the perfect balance of entertainment and introspection. Though my life is very different than yours I try to live in a similar way, there is a lot of pain in this world both internal and external but there is also a lot of pleasure to be found if you go looking for it. Life truly is a blessing. Another cracking video.

[AdventuresInSkateboarding]

I love looking at maps. I really like old maps, railroad maps, and comparing old maps to new maps. I guess that is nerdy but i never pass up a good look at a map.