Attempting to top obscure Strava segment leaderboards [SEGMENT HUNTER]
Evening $4 Tier!
Last week I escaped dad life for a couple of hours and went on a quest to be crowned king of four obscure, seldom trodden Strava segment leaderboards. Join me as I run 10 miles (twice) through more lovely Staffordshire countryside, traversing overgrown footpaths, old abandoned roads, and of course winding up where I wasn't supposed to be (again, twice).
Let me know your thoughts on this video, my next idea and anything you would personally like to see on the $4 Tier. I plan to go hard this summer!
*watch with subtitles and in 4K*
Attempting to top obscure Strava segment leaderboards [SEGMENT HUNTER] (YouTube)
Comments (66)
I liked it when you were sprinting across the field and suddenly came out with, "I'm going fast.", like a 10yr old with new trainers 🤣
I like your videos as someone who lost clsoe male friend, way to young love your spirit. I will wish we could of gone on some adventures like yourself before he passed. if it's ok to say I love to see you competing against more womxn or even those with disabilities. would Verity be up for something? one day I hope to do a blog with your spirit of adventure while coping with health stuff too. hope Verity is getting few hours off .motherhood too!
Does anyone know what watch Tom is using? Looking for a present for my dad who wants to get back into running. Appreciate any answer :)
Believe it's a Coros of some kind
Hey Tom, I just watched this video few days ago. I am not a native speaker and although I use English quite a bit I never encountered the word "Sconner". Thanks to you it got into my memory vaguely, and then this morning while half asleep I saw a clip / an add for a TV show "The Responder" with Martin Freeman and they talked about him being a Scouser (also word I don't really encounter..). Well damn I was confused how having no pubes connected to the character... 😂
Okay, Strava Segment Hunter HAS to become a new segment. I love the fact that you're hunting segments that were most likely never even made with a competitive goal in mind to begin with. I can imagine random people just strolling about or gently jogging through a slippy, overgrown pathway thinking: 'what kind of a madman SPRINTED through this in 30 seconds??', or even better: people seeing you do it. It's a hilarious display and I want more of it!
This was great, definitely make it a reoccurring segment!
Love the Strava/Running content Tom! Because of this video I chased down my first segment ever (well, top 10). Lovely work as always!
Good work Ricky!
Love this kind of content and it’s exactly why I became a Patreon member
Always great content, would love to see another '10 pounds in my pocket' video this summer! Congrats on the baby :-)
I'm planning to do one :)
Tom you have inspired me greatly with these videos! Congrats on the baby🥂
Haha those dog walkers were so confused at you just pegging it down those paths
My man runs like Raheem Sterling with those t-Rex arms
I play football like him too. I usually score but it takes me a few goes.
Would be interested to see what equipment/tech you use to track your running & also would be interested to know how you got into running, obviously you've always liked adventuring, much like me, but i prefer walking a lot of the time.
No interest in running at all. But seeing Tom attempt slightly daft challenges which really mean something to him, is exactly what I’m here for. Also, never thought about the hedgerows making summer straight lines hard. Never heard that in the videos or missed it. Also, also, glad he wore two different t-shirts.
Absolutely loved it. I don't think you need to consider whether people enjoy these or not, you're just a naturally charming bloke 🤷♂️
In ten to twelve years we'll have Tom strolling around with his kid and he'll be like "wanna race dad??" and then take them to these overgrown segments.
Fun! Thanks for posting
Absolutely loved this!
Fair play Tom. I didn't get out of the house for about a month after my son was born. Six months before I got back to my weekly 5 a side. You guys must be naturals
Thanks Nick! It ain't easy but a bit of fresh air is important!
Did enjoy this - been a while since I did some segment sniping, but it’s great fun.
Glad I'm not the only one!
Loved this! Congratulations on the baby too 🍻
Cheers Sam!
Really enjoyed it, would be great to see some more of these!
thanks Sherlock that can be arranged!
Nice. Tom, have you tried crossing the world of GTA V in a straight line? Would love to see that. Obviously Minecraft is no good as it would be infinite....
I've thought about this but not being a gamer I've never owned the game or the console!
Great bants as usual Tomboy. Can’t wait for England conclusion.
Cheers Joe!
Love the idea Tom, happy you got some top leaderboard spots! QQ: are you planning to create new posters for Mission across England, in the same style as you had for Wales? Cheers mate!
I am! they will either be released this weekend or next weekend.
Great video, love these shorter day adventures and challenges. keep it up
Great to hear! cheers Jack
Absolutely love how every single attempt looks like a horror film protagonist and also the film director are escaping from some lovecraftian biblical-accurate ghost that we ordinary people can't see. FYI, typo in subtitles 1:47, should be "right" not "write"... right?
That was what I was going for! haha thanks ZZ
Tom, come to America and run across the San Francisco peninsula with me straight line style. I promise you won’t get shot 🤞
That's not a bad idea! Maybe one day when we're on our hols!
I'd love to see more of the running video's, they're always a great! But I'm basically happy with everything
My ideal customer! thanks J
Another fabulous video. I use Strava and segments all the time, but this was super unique and very compelling. I suppose I’d love to see more of these off-track ones. I really did like the two session approach (which I know was sort of not planned)… but if you were intentional, you could first do an overview part where you map out the challenge and then you could splice with the actual attempt (so basically what you did, but instead of attempting twice, do an overview first, then go for it second time). Other ideas for segments would be to do a segment “bagger” aka Munro bagging but for Strava segments. Set yourself a time limit and try to take on as many segments in that time as possible, bonus points for getting 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. Quick question: I’m thinking about getting a watch to pair with Strava when im out running. Any advice?
Thanks for your thoughts Duncan, glad you liked it! I've just moved from a Garmin forerunner to a Coros Pace 3 and I love it. I wouldn't say it's more "Strava friendly" because I know some of the Garmin watches will beep when you're approaching a segment for example, but the Coros Pace has really impressed me with it's battery life, accuracy and features
Enjoy it a lot Tom, would love to see more of this type of content! A good Strava segment is always nice to hunt
Thanks Jon duly noted!
Will Bot must be a hell of a bloke
He's a good chap!
Great video Tom! I'd love to see some more real life geoguesser videos from yourself as well. Watching you try and figure out where you are after Verity has dropped you off in the middle of nowhere blindfolded is always entertaining!
Be interesting to have a No-Moving first guess too before you start looking for clues, and compare scores at the end (to go off raw vibes as well as church noticeboards and confused Welsh women)
Love a Strava segment. Great video!
Cheers Steph!
Love the running content. Great to watch before my own runs. You and Cody Kolodziejzyk have been inspirations for me to get back the feeling of challenging myself. Feels great.
Love to hear it Jordan!
These running camera angles are meme material
giving Francis Bourgeois a run for his money
Great video as always!
cheers, appreciate it :)
Loved it! So cool to see the trails and nature on offer for your runs. We’ll be honeymooning in England this August and hope to find some good scenic hikes. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Matthew! enjoy the honeymoon"
Very much enjoyed this Tom, was different and a great watch. Look forward to the cycling one
Thanks Luke I'm glad!
Very entertaining 👍🏼
Cheers Ajay!
