Exploring the Country of Namibia - RACING NAMIBIA 🇳🇦 EP 1

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The Namib Desert Race is a 7-day 250km stage race, part of the Racing the Planet 4 Desert Series. Follow along in this 9-part series documenting my entire adventure, before, during, and after the race, in one of the oldest deserts in the world.
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@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Channel Members can learn about my gear for the race in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Fmy-UNuYHDk.html

@RyanClaytonFilms 2 года назад

Did I just watch a National Geographic special??? Bravo Jeff, seriously outstanding film!! Very excited for this series!! 👏

@richt3993 2 года назад

100% Outstanding effort

@ExoFish 2 года назад

That was brilliant, feels like it was shot by a full production team. Can not wait to see what the experience will be like swapping our trails for dunes.

@MabasaFinish 2 года назад

Today is the day....almost time!!

@bjdame 2 года назад

you know it!

@theroadnottakentravel 2 года назад

Many have said this but this honestly felt like a national geographic doc! I’m in awe of the scenery, animals, and your amazing storytelling, and the race hasn’t even started yet!

@RealGood10 2 года назад

C'mon man, seven days...that's cruel lol

@RolfSchaeuble 2 года назад

The wait for this series was long and hard, but oh so worth it. It feels like a professional documentary; the imagery is awesome, and the story telling as well. Can't wait for the next episode.

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks Rolf.

@nicolasmachado447 2 года назад

Can't wait to watch each episode. Great job Jeff. And thanks for sharing

@dotorabedouina 2 года назад

i love that you give us some historical context

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Glad to hear it! I never know how much of that people care for, but the travel is as much part of what appeals to me in these kinds of races.

@teachaman2 2 года назад

Stellar content, here. No one tells the story of the race like you do. Kudos.

@leon-jb3ss 2 года назад

Yes let's go!!!

@matthewboylan6443 2 года назад

Loved watching this! I grew up in Namibia and it brings back such wonderful memories seeing it in such a beautiful film. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

@zomartinphotos 2 года назад

Your videos just keep getting better and better Jeff, this is fantastic and cannot wait for the rest of the episodes 👏

@susanpluu 2 года назад

Awesome!!! Me and my bf waited the whole day for the premier. Not disappointed! Thank you so much for the great inspiration! Thanks to you we signed up for our first ultra this summer! Best wishes from Switzerland

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks Susan! That's so great to hear. Out of curiosity, which race is it you're doing?

@susanpluu 2 года назад

@@JeffPelletier We are visiting my boyfriends sister in Quebec this summer and want to combine it with the 50k version of the QMT. I can't wait altough I'm a bit scared of the humidity :D

@janmoolman5969 2 года назад

Amazing, I was born and raised in Namibia. Now living in Mill Bay. Can’t wait to watch all the episodes. 👍

@nalgo 2 года назад

You're already doing a fantastic job of making the region look absolutely stunning. Can't believe we're getting 8 more of these.

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@bengadams4163 2 года назад

This looks great. Love it already. Can't wait to see it, Jeff!

@etiennegarceau 2 года назад

Absolutely love it Jeff. Looking forward to the next episodes.

@RunDaddyO 2 года назад

Amazing as always and excited to see more. Thanks for taking us along on another adventure!

@walterhogie 2 года назад

So well done! Love to watch your adventures! Can’t wait to see the next episodes!!

@michawysocki3236 2 года назад

Absolutely can't wait. Gonna be nice break from "regular" trails.

@Walshx2 2 года назад

This looks spectacular!!

@kofuzi 2 года назад

This is really good

@davehynes8240 2 года назад

Very good so far, can’t wait to follow along all eight remaining parts.

@adamtyson1257 2 года назад

Have alway appreciated your work and films, amazing , looking forward for the rest.of the episodes, beautiful!

@jodiegordon 2 года назад

So excited for this series! I’m so glad you’re going into some details about Namibia along the way too!!

@deamon2107 2 года назад

Always a pleasure watching your videos. What an experience you are living!!

@JonathanvG-wj1ro 2 года назад

The film series we've all been waiting for!

@silverdesk72 2 года назад

Outstanding film. Great work.

@afewmominutes 2 года назад

I like that this series will show your documentary style of filming combined with your race content which is a different style, best of both worlds... Looking forward to more episodes!

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks Morgan! I had a lot of fun with this one.

@billmann4162 2 года назад

Excellent video Jeff, looking forward to the rest of the series. 👍

@tyedyegal9 2 года назад

Excellent work!!

@NationalParkDiaries 2 года назад

Great addition to the channel! Glad the trip went well and can't wait to see more!

@GreatWhiteWine 2 года назад

Nice! I was waiting for that! And it's a 9-part series!!! Thank you so much!

@UltraTrailSteven 2 года назад

Wow, Jeff! Amazing work as always! Love the history.

@SendingStache 2 года назад

vey cool start to what I'm sure is going to be an amazing series! you've set this series up so well - really appreciate the context and storytelling so far. I can't wait for the upcoming episodes!

@steevoridgeline 2 года назад

living the dream !!! thanks for sharing such opportunity of yours !! 👍🏻☀🇨🇦

@ericmenocal3768 2 года назад

Great footage, Jeff! Loving the cliff notes Namibia history lesson. Thanks for that. Beautifully shot. Looking forward to the next episodes!

@CorvusVal 2 года назад

Fantastic video, great to see and hear about the history of Namibia, and looking forward to watching the rest of the series. Thank you!

@makeaneffort3775 2 года назад

What an amazing piece of art! Great work!

@ContentsMayDiffer 2 года назад

Nine parts! I have been looking forward to your coverage ever since you announced the race and now I am even more excited.

@joshlloyd9698 2 года назад

Wonderful job. Bravo.

@lizusedon9237 2 года назад

Loved this! You give such a interesting history lesson. The filming and music is fantastic as ever! Looking forward to following your adventure Jeff Thank you 🙌🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@baseadventures9954 2 года назад

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! SO INFORMATIVE. LOTS OF WORK BEHIND CAMERA!

@jeromepoertner1978 2 года назад

Thanks Jeff, what a great episode 1. Regards from Switzerland.

@floriand.883 2 года назад

Great first episode of your trip. I like the documentary style to also include some history and scenic sites. Looking forward for the other episodes. Thank you for sharing and your fabulous insights. Great inspiration!

@jaycougnet 2 года назад

Incredible that you filmed this all by yourself! Amazing production! Can’t wait for the rest!

@jordge92 2 года назад

What an experience and adventure you created for yourself before the race. Fantastically well documented! Best story teller there is, loved it

@richardmorschel6266 2 года назад

Just discovered your channel! Awesome stuff. So much in common...sort of...videography, running, davinci, Africa!! Great content. Thanks!

@anykterio2244 2 года назад

Wow what a beautiful place. I need to make it there! Thx for the videos!

@TheDnevnik 2 года назад

Awesome video Jeff, its shaping out to be a great series. Greetings from Serbia!

@charless.4595 2 года назад

Good stuff! Very interesting and great production, nice to learn more about Namibia and the race. Watching from frigid Montreal.

@SeeChadRun 2 года назад

Amazing film Jeff!!! Loved all of this and can't wait to watch the other episodes.

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks Chad!

@jozy20 2 года назад

Cant wait! Because of your videos i am in the proces of starting to trailrunn... i have new shoes and free weekends to runn :)

@darightcoast1912 2 года назад

Great job story telling as always. So stoked for this series!!!

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@shanehailey 2 года назад

Incredible quality. Well done.

@bjdame 2 года назад

Phenomenal, Jeff! Can't wait for the next one...

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks Ben! Lots of great footage of you to come :)

@BigManny1959 2 года назад

Wow! Outstanding!! Loving all your filming Looking forward to Pt 2 Thank you Victor

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks Victor!

@oliverbaylis7773 2 года назад

Superb on so many levels, content, variety, the build up, setting the scene, really exciting and the race hasn't even started... how long until you're on Netflix Jeff! Keep up the good work and cannot wait for the next episode 😀

@auramercer3500 2 года назад

Been looking out for this one for a while! Amazing video Jeff

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks Aura.

@fiinchin 2 года назад

I always look forward to your videos-- you're an incredible storyteller! Looking forward to part II, thanks for the adventure!

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks Justine!

@gh7213 2 года назад

What great doc!

@eliaskibreab3183 2 года назад

What an adventure Jeff. I can't wait to see the next episode.

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks Elias.

@Ben5ter55 2 года назад

👍 high quality production. well done!

@bradballantine9644 2 года назад

As always, great video. I can’t wait for the remaining 8. I always find it fun to watch your videos while on the spin bike or treadmill!

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks Brad!

@simonk337 2 года назад

That is exceptional work. Can't wait for the rest.

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

🙏

@Itsmebuddy98 2 года назад

This is brilliant! I have been so excited to see this since you shared the food and equipment packing. Thanks for sharing

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks Kelly, glad to hear that!

@iberiksoderblom 2 года назад

Fantastic. Cant wait 😊

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks!

@matthijsverberkmoes8104 2 года назад

Awesome. Just started the series. I love Namibia, you do it justice. Great to see places I’ve been, I recognize the cockatoos, 😅 stayed there. I love trail running, Africa and film creation. On all counts this is great work Jeff! Going to binge this series now ;-)

@stuartbushnell4851 2 года назад

I’ve just found your channel and absolutely love the content - you’ve inspired me to try the sport! These could be TV documentaries, excellent quality

@briceferrestudio 2 года назад

This was pretty great! Melanie and I are looking forward to the next episode!

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks Brice!

@letoatreides5165 Год назад

Love the music for Frankfurt😂😂😂😂

@marie-clauderoy9464 2 года назад

Superbe, comme toujours!

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Merci beaucoup!

@graemecasorso8851 2 года назад

Wow! Great work, top notch quality! Namibia has been added to the bucket list! Can't wait for the next episode!

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks Graeme!

@nicolasmachado447 2 года назад

Your images are so wonderful...You made us fly with you in Namibia. Thank you so much

@irunovermountains 2 года назад

Very good Jeff. Excellent production - very TV show like. I only wish there was a few more available to watch.

@ema_runs 2 года назад

Hi guys! That's my first yt live premiere ever! Thank you Jeff for your work and God bless you all dear outdoor, adventure runners!

@simopata1456 2 года назад

I LOVE the quality of this video. I’ve subscribed and hit the bell waiting for more 😍

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

🙏

@davidhayward1261 2 года назад

Brilliant 🤩

@DavidMackenziekong 2 года назад

Great job documenting the journey. Wild to think you packed and planned to film on top of preparation for the race. Glad you did!

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks David!

@carlosdiasultra 2 года назад

Amanzing images Jef

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Hey Carlos! Thanks man. Some footage of you coming up in later episodes.

@carlosdiasultra 2 года назад

@@JeffPelletier good tranks Jef 😊🙌🏿🙌🏿🙏🏿

@bildotunechi 2 года назад

This was incredible.

@stanlie6 2 года назад

Nine part series? Damn I love this already :)

@tylernblaney 2 года назад

Wow! Just wow Jeff! Your video quality and narration is like no other. I’m so looking forward to the next video. 👍🏼

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks Tyler! Next episode drops on Friday.

@graniterunner5129 2 года назад

Great Video..I am an Ultrarunner and...Rockhound, so Namibia is one of my dream destinations...Thanks for sharing your advetures with us...always a pleasure to watch your videos...greetings from Austria

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks! There’s a site called Spitzkoppe which I visit in the final episode 9 that is a granite paradise.

@graniterunner5129 2 года назад

@@JeffPelletier Yeah..Great..Looking forward to see that. I am living and training in the Granite Highlands of the so called "Mühlviertel" in Upper Austria...Alsways watching your adventures

@theroadnottakentravel 2 года назад

Can’t wait!

@UltraDad 2 года назад

Loved the seals and ancient stone art. Looks like all of your hard work is going to pay off. Incredible work!

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks Dan! I got to enjoy more rock art towards the tail end of my trip, but nothing like that first site. So cool.

@user-zr7rc8xg9k Год назад

Something about the desert.. mysterious.. deadly... beautiful..👟🌞🙏⏳

@DarrenYee 2 года назад

This is Awesome Jeff, I like your story telling, building up to the race and the sight seeing along the way. It makes me want to buy a better camera and inspires me to train for a race and visit that country. I'm excited to see the series. Thank You

@patricelemay1190 2 года назад

Brilliant , you're are a born narrator , awesome job , l’m actually a bit frustrated cause l wanted more ! 😎👍🔥🔥🔥

@syedanidaalirizvi7892 2 года назад

Soooo coool to watchhhhhh..💞

@user-rl3ef4ju9k 2 года назад

It's on another level running in that sand for days, hope you chose well with the shoes . Great filming!

@panzerswineflu 2 года назад

I've wanted to go there for many years

@oliverdeubel7488 2 года назад

Used to your great story telling and videography. But you even stepped it up. One of the best content creators out there Jeff. I was so looking forward to this episode and can’t wait for the next one. Very, very well done. You should have your own TV Show!

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks so much Oliver for the kind words!

@chasingcultures 2 года назад

Im so confused as to how this has so few views on RU-vid. This was documented amazing, and you are one talented person!! Thanks so much for sharing, we are ultra runners as well and this has been added to our Bucket List!

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks! Hopefully the views will keep coming as I launch the rest of the episodes 🤞

@TropicalVibesHD 2 года назад

Fantastic production!

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks!

@bbailey8850 2 года назад

Looking for inspiration for 2023. This would be my first Ultra. Great content so far. thank you!

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks and happy trails!

@dionyseus9042 2 года назад

The Quality of this Video is outstanding! I love your Videos and they get better everytime! I always wonder how you get this awesome shots while still running those crazy races.

@JeffPelletier 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@patricelemay1190 2 года назад

Oh l’ve been waiting for this , it will be a nice change from winter in " la belle province” ❄🥶❄😁👌