Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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Jeff Pelletier is an ultra runner and filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He has traveled the world racing in a wide variety of countries including Namibia, Italy, France, Sweden, and more secluded locations. He films nearly every race or adventure and releases captivating films on his YouTube channel.

TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
1:47 - Racing On The Azores
5:18 - Exploring The World Through Running
9:28 - First DQ & Race Conditions
12:54 - Focusing On Your Best Vs. Perfection
14:30 - Tips For Racing Overseas
18:26 - How To Avoid Food Poisoning
21:21 - Advice for Planning A Race Season
27:14 - Producing The 'Running Namibia' Series
32:01 - Running With A 14-18 lb Pack
35:53 - The Story of Vladmi Dos Santos
39:05 - How Running Forces You To Unplug
40:04 - Balancing Work Life & Creative Passions
44:40 - Perspective of Abundance
45:59 - Equipment for Filming Races
48:25 - How To Tell A Story Through Film
55:27 - Strength Training For Runners
1:03:00 - Future Plans

For More:
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Follow Brock's YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC-0ZFbmdHKIXDBGXIR0l1Bw

Follow Jeff's YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCNKMpnM_Yvf6E-Hhf9btYqA
Follow Jeff's Instagram: instagram.com/jpelletier

Gear I Use!
Ten Thousand | bty.tenthousand.cc/covington2 | Code: COVINGTON ~ 15% off
Stance Socks | glnk.io/3676/brockcovington
Ice Barrel | icebarrel.com | Code: BROCK for $95 off