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Kevan T.
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Running Movies!!

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Who on DM owns one or more running movies and what are they and what is the best in your opinion? I own "Chariots of Fire"-"Prefontaine" and "On The Edge". I like On The Edge the most. If you haven't seen it you should..it stars Bruce Dern as a middle 40's runner who is making a comeback after a lifetime ban from racing. As a 40 year old making a comeback after 15 years away from running it fits the mold for me even though I watched this movie back in 1988 for the first time...who knew my life would take a similar turn!!

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  • Brianna
    Brianna Sendmail

    You must see Hood to Coast and Unbreakable: Western States 100. Amazing movies!

    posted 3 months ago

  • Joe H.
    Joe H. Sendmail

    just watched on the edge last week. the movie is cheesy but the running/race parts are friggin fantastic

    heard of one called 'saint ralph' but haven't seen it. heard it's very good

    posted 3 months ago

  • Laurie S.
    Laurie S. Sendmail

    The only movie I own is Hood to Coast and it's a good one, but my favorite running movie is Running the Sahara. I watched that the night before my first 20 mile run and it definitely helped to think about the fact that if the men in that movie could literally run across the Sahara that I should be able to run 20 miles. I have a tradition of watching a running movie every Friday night before I do a long run on Saturday during marathon training so I've seen some good ones. A feW other favorites are Spirit of the Marathon, The Long Green Line and Runners High, all of which are documentaries.

    posted 3 months ago

  • Jeff H.
    Jeff H. Sendmail

    I like "spirit of the marathon"-an extremely well done documentary.

    posted 3 months ago

  • Kevan T.
    Kevan T. Sendmail

    I haven't heard of many of those Laurie..I will be checking ebay for them!!

    posted 3 months ago | edited 3 months ago

  • Kevan T.
    Kevan T. Sendmail

    Yes it is Jeff!!

    posted 3 months ago | edited 3 months ago

  • Laura H.
    Laura H. Sendmail

    Loved Hood to Coast, I have also seen "Saint Ralph", "Running the Sahara", "Spirit of the Marathon" and a documentary about Frank Lebow, founder of the NYC marathon but I don't recall the title. Many of those are on Netflix, not Hood to Coast though.

    posted 3 months ago

  • Bryce H.
    Bryce H. Sendmail

    I own Chariots of Fire. faovorite running movies are Meatballs, Apocolypto, Prefontaine,
    Marathon Man, Run Fatboy Run, and Running the Sahara,

    posted 3 months ago

  • Kjcon Runner
    Kjcon Runner Sendmail

    I would suggest "A Long Green Line" its a documentary about a high school cross country team. Very inspirational movie without giving too much of it away, i had tears come down my eyes parts of it!

    posted 3 months ago

  • Laurie S.
    Laurie S. Sendmail

    I've been wanting to see Unbreakable: Western States 100, but there aren't any screenings where I live. Does anyone know if it's available online or for rental anywhere?

    posted 3 months ago

  • Kevan T.
    Kevan T. Sendmail
    in reply to what Kjcon Runner said:I would suggest "A Long Green Line" its a documentary about a high school cross country team. Very inspirational movie without giving too much of it away, i had tears come down my eyes parts of it!

    I saw it...good!!!

    posted 3 months ago

  • Randy K.
    Randy K. Sendmail

    Running Brave with Robby Benson as Olympic 10k gold medalist Billy Mills is one of my favorites. The gold medal race is really exciting.

    posted 3 months ago

  • Kevan T.
    Kevan T. Sendmail
    in reply to what Randy K. said:Running Brave with Robby Benson as Olympic 10k gold medalist Billy Mills is one of my favorites. The gold medal race is really exciting.

    Billy Mills is a great story...American Indian olympian along the lines of Jesse Owens!!

    posted 3 months ago

  • Travis F.
    Travis F. Sendmail

    This site: http://www.journeyfilm.com/servlet/the-53/Unbreakable-DVD--dsh--PreSale/Detail seems like it is available for purchase now?

    posted 3 months ago

  • Travis F.
    Travis F. Sendmail

    Ultramarathon Man and Running America are available on Netflix; pretty good ones.

    posted 3 months ago | edited 3 months ago

  • The Thin Seeker
    The Thin Seeker Sendmail

    My running movie has nothing to do with marathon running or any other form of racing. The movie that inspires me to run is Wrong Turn. After seeing those characters run for their lives so their aren't killed, really inspires to want to be able too in the event I am ever in a situation where I need to run for life.

    posted 3 months ago

  • Frank A.
    Frank A. Sendmail

    I watched The Spirit of the Marathon on Netflix last Saturday with my family. Very inspirational, especially since this year's Chicago marathon will be my first marathon. I have confidence that I can do it and finish strong!

    posted 3 months ago

  • Gator Mike
    Gator Mike Sendmail

    Thanks for the suggestions! Now that I'm spending time on hotel dreadmills with my ipad these will help.

    I watch St. Ralph that way and it was great. I highly recommend it.

    Spirit of the Marathon is a much-watch for anyone doing Chicago or who as done it.

    posted 3 months ago

  • Hannah N.
    Hannah N. Sendmail

    Can't beat Chariots of Fire, what a quality film :)

    I think I should try and watch Run Fatboy Run again before my marathon attempt in a few weeks time, but I can't stand the scene where they burst the massive blister on his foot...it's totally gross!

    posted 3 months ago

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