Got my "Spirit" ticket (Read 1010 times)

I emailed the trailer to my mom, who said, "That's supposed to make you want to run a marathon?" Followed by, "Why are you doing this again?"

I emailed the trailer to my mom, who said, "That's supposed to make you want to run a marathon?" Followed by, "Why are you doing this again?"

Ha, that's funny! I heard my mom's voice when I read that!

I thought it was well done and I like how it captured the essence of what the marathon means to an average person like myself in the non-ultra individuals it featured. My favorite part in the movie was in the middle of the race, there were some spectators on the side that had a sign that said, "You're our hero Dad! We love you!" I lost it when I saw that.

What a wonderful movie! I liked the spectator's sign - "YOU'RE ALL CRAZY!" I liked seeing the older man and the two overweight women running the race - geez, if they can do it, maybe I should think about it! DH liked it so much that now he understands why I'm vaguely considering running one in the distant future. He had also balked at taking the time to cheer me on during my HM this September (he hates standing around!), but after the movie he said, "Of course I'll be there for you!" It also gave us more of an appreciation for our son's gift in running. When the one guy tried to run at 5-minute pace on the treadmill he said, "My legs aren't long enough to keep up with it!" DS 15 is barely 5'-6" and can already do it in 4:46. He can also run 10 miles almost effortlessly and would happily train for a marathon if we would let him. (I don't care what people are saying in the thread about the 16-year-old doing a marathon, it's a stupid idea - why ignore the experts and take a chance on ruining a lifetime of running?) I liked being part of an audience of RUNNERS and feeling like I belonged there!

Also, it was probably the healthiest group of movie goers I've been around. I was waiting in line to get a kit kat bar an noticed everyone was getting popcorn, no butter, and water. I felt guilty so it was just water for me!

I had the big bucket of popcorn WITH butter and a large DIET pop!! I absolutley loved the movie and got a bit teary eyed at the finish line. I felt so bad for Daniel not winning and getting an insight to what his family life is like was eye opening to say the least. I went with a friend who is a non-runner and actually had no idea what I was taking her to see. She found it very inspirational too and identified with taking charge of your life and "going for it". I just might have to try my first Marathon this fall too. Which one are you thinking about Zoom-Zoom?? ~Mary

When I talked to J, he told me he was sad he missed it ... I asked him why (he isn't a runner), and he said that he wants to be part of and learn more about something that's so important to me

Wow...Not many guys say that kind of stuff....You might hang on to him. I wish my wife would take that kind of interest. Loved the movie...Very good. Very inspirational. Nearly teared up at the "Dad You're OUr Hero" sign. And I'm not very teary.... Also had butter on my popcorn and a gigantic Diet Coke.

The man who ran with his daughter -- never have seen anyone enjoy a marathon so much! "You're a professional talker who happens to run" -- hehe.

At the last minute my local attorney friend who I run with from time-to-time caught a ride with me down to the theater. When that old guy's DD said that she elbowed me and said "heh, that sounds like you." She likes running with me because we never run out of things to talk about and the miles go so fast.

I enjoyed the entire movie. My wife came along and she agreed with the random sign that said "You're all Crazy" Oh well... it was excellent and made me want to go run!