COULD YOU WALK 100km IN 30 HOURS? Trailwalker UK 2017

Grab the popcorn, this is a long one! We signed up to do Trailwalker 2 weeks before, so had virtually no time to train or prep. We took on one of the hardest physical and mental challenges of our lives! ARE YOU TRAILWALKER STRONG?

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And as always
STAY HAPPY, STAY POSITIVE, STAY AWESOME

[dillydogman]

I also took on Trailwalker this year for the first time, I did manage to finish it but unfortunately 2 of my team had to retire at 60km due to severe blisters. I can tell you it was the hardest physical challenge I've ever done! my knees were in lots of pain, luckily my brother-in-law and I managed to keep each other going. One tip guys- at each check point I smothered my feet in vaseline and had no blisters at all! The video cannot truly potray how tough the bad weather made it; wet, cold, slippery and very, very challenging. To stay motivated was really hard, so congratulations to all who finished and all that tried their best, it was killer! However it is a great experience and I will be there next year with my team- South Downs Stompers! Great video, thanks for sharing.

[willabraham]

Solid effort on no training - brought back (happy) memories of somehow getting all the way to the finish last year, battered and bruised, but euphoric! Would definitely recommend giving it another go.

[carolinelawrenc]

James! You all did a fantastic job! 70km is something to be proud of! ! I'm very proud of you all.

[Smurfbunni]

Awww guys! You have no idea how flipping AWESOME you are! I understand why you feel disappointed, but seriously, I am so incredibly proud of you all, and I hope you guys are proud of yourselves too. What you did, in those conditions, with so little prep, was nothing short of incredible! Well Done!! Not shy to admit I shed a few tears for you ;).

[paula]

Congratulations on your first-ever trailwalker, completing 70 k is no mean feat. Your honesty and integrity throughout is admirable. How super your family was on board with supporting you including the gazebo, great idea. You will be prepared next time you decide to do this, every confidence you will finish. Well done on raising the money for the charity. Be proud of yourselves and happy you tried your best, tested your endurance. Take care of each other, your such a lovely couple.

[OxfamGB]

Thanks for sharing your journey in such an honest and compelling way, James! I was out there filming too. My camera got soaked. It's a wonder it survived. We'd love to see you at Trailwalker next year again! - Micha

[chaseyourdreams]

I've so much respect for yourself & the team. You did magnificently well & certainly never failed.
Kudos to you for breaking through that psychological barrier at CP6, especially considering the physical toll your body had taken. You got it together again & pushed on -a true testament to your mental stamina.
Stay positive, take away the learning points from this years challenge & come back stronger than ever in 2018. 💪🏼

Huge props to Hollie's parents also for their support - That gazebo clip almost made me tear up!

[kenzielove]

Mad thumbs up to both you and Hollie! You did great!! Don't feel discouraged, there's always next year.

[crystalelk]

Wow! I've got goosebumps from watching you go through so much for charity! My hats off to your whole team! Seriously You did an amazing job, all things considering! I'm sure this was difficult to edit as well!
You had to recover than go through it again & again whilst you edited!
KUDOS, FOR YOUR HARD EFFORTS & TRYING NO MATTER WHAT!
This was a great film of your adventure! You'll be so glad to show this to your Children in thee future!
I'm so proud of both of you for giving it your all! The weather was not on your side either!
PEACE LOVE & DREAM'S!
Most Sincerely, Crystal Elk. 🍁
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[Pavankusanal]

I did this trailwalk last year. Completed our 100km. It was one amazing feeling . No easy thing to complete.

[VincentAndre_HK]

I did the HongKong Trailwalker last year and happy to report that I completed it under 28h. We did not get rain though the temperature during the day was quite hot and at night, the big climb was fresh. It definitely takes you to your limits, I almost gave up midway as I was feeling bad due to bad management of the feeding, but 40min brek in the medic tent and I actually made it.

[simonmoore]

You did so well James, Holly and the team. I had to pull out between CP2 and CP3 as I pulled a hamstring and despite intense massage I couldn't go on. Two of my team completed it in 28hours and 13 minutes, it was very emotional experience and as I didn't complete it one that I will have to go through again next year! Another awesome video guys :-)

[niffumdam]

Great effort team, to decide to join 2 weeks before the event and not having trained for it is madness but you showed the spirit, the strength and the determination to claim the title - you are Trailwalker Strong and nothing less. See you on the trail in 2018. (TW 2009, 2013, 2015 and CP8 volunteer 2016).

[CiderTalbotToo]

You guys are flipping awesome well done on what you have done. Don't feel bad, its hard to walk that far in in that short time.
I think out of all the videos you have done this is the best and the most exciting. I also had to watch all the way to the end to see how it all went. Poor Holy I just want to give her a hug.
Flipping brilliant channel my friends looking forward to the next one.
SEE YOU AROUND GLASTONBURY ONE DAY :)

[melissabarber]

Incredible achievement and and incredible vlog documenting every step of the way. You took us on a journey with you and we felt your excitement and your pain. So so massively proud of you all xx

[festivaldad]

Nice work! James even when you had to retire from the event you still manage to be positive! Good skills, and a really honest vlog which helped to show the reality of an endurance event like that! Well done!

[PeterPetahPetah]

Hi James,
I just wanted to tell that I was so proud of you and Hollie and your two other friends
In two weeks time you guys managed to walk a whopping 70km in a less than ideal weather
Yes, it sucked that you didn't get to finish the walk and to be honest I was expecting you to finish the walk when I started the video
But in the end, I was kind of glad that you didn't finish it because of this "twist" in the end, it really showed just how amazing you guys truly were
this wasn't a show, you didn't do this for clicks and numbers.
You did this out of the kindness of your heart, you failed the walk but you earned my respect and my support
Keep up the amazing work, can't wait to see what the future holds for you : )

[cd]

Awesome video. I'd like to think I can do it but it's a whole different story once you're out there and things start aching. Good job on 70km and I know you all will crush it next year!

[whitewine]

James and Hollie i'm knackered just walking to the shop, ever mind the distance you did. good luck next year :)

[pamelajoy]

Still so impressive! Way to go, you guys!