On a day when I had to DNS my race in the morning because of an injury that is being stubborn and taking a long time to heal, in all my brilliance I decided to torture myself--instead of trying to NOT think about running I went to the LRS and got new shoes, and I watched the movie The Spirit of the Marathon. My friend, the one who got me into running, has been recommending I watch this movie for months. I had a night all to myself last night, and I didn't like anything I was scrolling through on Netflix and I suddenly remembered her recommendation. It did make me even more frustrated and sad that I can't currently run, but was incredibly inspirational, and made me so badly want to be able to get back to running, that this is a hobby/sport that I really hope to stick with.

Anyone see this movie? I absolutely loved it! I am a new runner, only been doing it for a few months and done a few races (2 5Ks and a 10K) but have caught the racing bug and am registered for a half later this year. However, I honestly never, ever saw myself running a marathon (though I haven't been completely closed off to it, just hasn't really been something I thought I'd ever have a desire to do). But after seeing this movie I think it may be something I want to do someday. Not anytime soon, but maybe in a few years. I know there are a ton of marathon runners on here, so I thought I'd see who else has seen this movie, and what you thought. And for those that haven't, I definitely recommend it!

I have it on my laptop. It is pretty good. I also enjoy Without Limit (Steve Prefontaine), Run For Your Life (Fred Lebow), Race for the Soul (Western States 100), and Unbreakable (also Western States).

We all likes what we likes, so do not view the following as any kind of poo poo judgment on how you (or anyone) really dig this movie.  It inspired you and that is much goodness.

I haaaaaate that movie.  Parts are ok, but there are a couple "characters" who make me want to punch my own face.

For those who want to ponder ultras, I suggest finding Unbreakable.  The one about Western States, not the one with Bruce Willis.

Haha who did you want to punch?

We all likes what we likes, so do not view the following as any kind of poo poo judgment on how you (or anyone) really dig this movie.  It inspired you and that is much goodness.

 

I haaaaaate that movie.  Parts are ok, but there are a couple "characters" who make me want to punch my own face.

 

For those who want to ponder ultras, I suggest finding Unbreakable.  The one about Western States, not the one with Bruce Willis.

On a day when I had to DNS my race in the morning because of an injury that is being stubborn and taking a long time to heal, in all my brilliance I decided to torture myself--instead of trying to NOT think about running I went to the LRS and got new shoes, and I watched the movie The Spirit of the Marathon. My friend, the one who got me into running, has been recommending I watch this movie for months. I had a night all to myself last night, and I didn't like anything I was scrolling through on Netflix and I suddenly remembered her recommendation. It did make me even more frustrated and sad that I can't currently run, but was incredibly inspirational, and made me so badly want to be able to get back to running, that this is a hobby/sport that I really hope to stick with.

 

Anyone see this movie? I absolutely loved it! I am a new runner, only been doing it for a few months and done a few races (2 5Ks and a 10K) but have caught the racing bug and am registered for a half later this year. However, I honestly never, ever saw myself running a marathon (though I haven't been completely closed off to it, just hasn't really been something I thought I'd ever have a desire to do). But after seeing this movie I think it may be something I want to do someday. Not anytime soon, but maybe in a few years. I know there are a ton of marathon runners on here, so I thought I'd see who else has seen this movie, and what you thought. And for those that haven't, I definitely recommend it!

Love it, and watch it a lot.

The only guy I didn't like was the one who got injured. He whined too much, and I got the impression he wasn't all that happy for his wife, but more jealous. I liked that they also threw 2 elites in there.

+1, I got that vibe as well although I can kind of understand as it was probably extremely frustrating and they seem like a very competitive couple.

I loved it also!  I found it very inspiring and emotional.  I haven't run a full marathon yet, but have done a half several times and it's such an emotional journey.

Agreed.  That's why I wrote "find"(ing) instead of "buy" and didn't give a link.  That price is wrong (edit: I'm not saying you are providing the wrong price.  I'm saying it is too spendy).  I found it very inspiring, however.  Would have loved to have seen it in the theater on a giant screen.