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Running the UK's hardest 100 mile race | ARC OF ATTRITION 2022

Ben Parkes

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The Arc of Attrition is said to be the toughest 100 mile footrace in the UK, with tricky winter conditions and constant elevation changes it will be an incredible challenge for all who attempt it.

In January 2022, Sarah took on this challenge to try and complete the ultimate winter race. This film documents her journey along the South West Coast Path, so follow along to see what happened.

Edited by Sarah Place - https://www.sarahplace.uk
Filmed by Ben Parkes - www.benparkes.com
Extra footage by Run4Adventure - run4adventure
Thumbnail photo credit - Blue Kite Creative

Strava for the run - Strava: strava

Sarah Social Links
Website - https://www.sarahplace.uk
Instagram - Instagram: sarahplace1
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Sarah's YouTube channel - @sarahplace

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20 Comments

@darrengofton7564 4 years ago

Ok I’m not gonna lie…I had tears in my eyes at the end. I think anybody who’s followed Ben & Sarah’s journey will feel the same. Well done Sarah, absolutely INCREDIBLE achievement and well done Ben too. A great video and a great team effort. So glad you captured this on camera, it’s a super inspiring watch! 👌🏼

@kidsfuntv1239 2 years ago (edited)

Gosh. My wife and I watched this 9months ago and we were (slightly) laughing how miserable it got. Somehow it inspired us both. Then somehow .. we are 6 days away from running / crewing this 100miles and instead of chuckling.. we are crying..

@marcusgrainger3329 4 years ago

Bless you Strava. "Run this route again to see how you're progressing". We'll think about it.

@ollieflj 4 years ago

I’ve just been through the dictionary from front to back and can confirm that there are no words to describe how amazing this is! My 12-year-old daughter is in to running (it’s our daddy/daughter thing), doing junior parkruns and running with me, and she talks about running goals she has for when she is an adult. I’m going to sit with her and watch this again because as much as she loves her dad, what she will get from seeing an immensely talented female runner achieve something so amazing will inspire her in a way that I can’t. Well done, and thank you for this gift

@Pebble_ThePenguin 4 years ago (edited)

New runner here: This was absolutely epic, I even got emotional near the end. Preparing for the London Marathon later in the year and after just watching this I am beginning to
lose respect for the marathon 42K distance. 100 miles, 4 marathon lengths, more pairs of running shoes than I’ve owned my whole life, great film.

@dannygrays 4 years ago

I love that right in the middle of Sarah's race, she asks Ben, "And how are you doing?" ❤

@2112Tix 4 years ago

Epic achievement, only people who have attempted long ultras can truly understand the physical effort and mental resolve required to complete such a distance.

@MagicTouchMax 4 years ago

Who else shed a tear at 19:44 "i'm not going to make it Ben" absolutely loved this!! amazing achievement Sarah!!

@CookingwithChefDai 4 years ago

I’m too old to use the word but I’m going to say it. That was EPIC! Well done Sarah!!! What an accomplishment!!!!

@tdubs726 4 years ago

So inspiring, Sarah! I started crying when you said "not if, when!" and I don't think I stopped. You're amazing and thank you both for sharing!

@Markleshark1 4 years ago

"When not if" at her lowest point will live with me for a long, long time.

@AdamWenn-nz2ph 2 years ago

I have come across your channel today as I have started running again and want to do the 50 mile run in 2025. As a Former Royal Marines Commando, I can sympathise with Sarah with being in those dark places mentally and physically. What was amazing to see is the pure grit and determination to crack on to complete the 100 miles. Kudos to Sarah for completing it and the smile at the end was huge. Nice one Ben with the film and crewing for her. Your turn next?!....(I am yet to look through your other videos, maybe you have done it already!).

@runningcoach 4 years ago

As an endurance runner, i could actually feel what that was like just by this film. Wonderful work Sarah and Ben. Well done Ben for some great support work, but Sarah, that was amazing. People ask why we run stupid distances occasionally and the answer is simple. If you can mentally endure that, you can do anything. Sarah, you Superstar!!

@LockeLeviathan 4 years ago

"When, not if." ~ Sarah Place

Yeah, I teared up, just a little.

@TheWelshRunner 4 years ago

Absolutely loved this film. Congratulations Sarah on a fantastic achievement and such grit. An amazing attitude and tenacity. What a run. So strong and very inspiring. Great work crewing Ben and thanks for making an emotional rollercoaster of a film at the same time. What a team.

@young-spark 4 years ago

Love the video. The length, cinematography, commentary and first and third person POV is nice. Top quality Ben and Sarah and Congrats. It's be nice to share the recovery routine in future vid after such a grueling race.

@levi_ev 4 years ago

Who left this bowl of chopped onions at my computer. Well done Sarah!

@johnrichards2640 5 months ago

This is incredible, she’s a machine.
I’ve ran lot of marathons but this is a different planet.
One of the best running videos I’ve seen.
Very emotional at the end. Superb