Spirit of the Marathon
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Movie Reviews of Spirit of the Marathon
Movie Review: Great Motivator
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great movie. This movie has plenty of elite runners providing insight and tracks 4 non-elite runners training and running the Chicago marathon for various reasons. The sound track adds to the excitement of the race. For someone who is considering running a marathon, this is a great movie. You feel the highs and lows of the runners. It is often asked "Why would you want to run 26.2 miles?" The answer is the moment you cross the finish line. The marathon is a journey that defines you. There simply is no way to describe finishing one. Because the camera is able to track the runners during the marathon, this is as close as you can get to actually experiencing it. Better than watching life coverage which only tracks the elites. I loved it. S. Altemus, Pittsburgh, PAMovie Review: Inspiring movie.
Summary: 5 Stars
At 54 I'm an avid runner and when I saw the promotional ad in Runners World about this movie it brought back fond memories. I ran in the 2005 Lasalle Bank Chicago Marathon, my first ever and luckily trained well enough to finish. Watching other people train and prepare for the race from the amateurs like me to the elite athlete's was truly inspiring. The movie brings out all of the hard work, excitement, stress and doubts that I think we all have about entering in an event of this kind. The accompanying music, story line and build up to race day literally had me cheering for the people as they finished. If you've ever thought about running in a marathon see this movie. You will sign up for one tomorrow.Movie Review: powerful!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am an "everyday" runner who ran the Chicago 05 marathon...I cried when I saw this in the theatre (both times)! It brought back so many memoris for me - I ran with two friends and it was so special for me....I kept looking for us, and for my husband and our son who were cheering us from the sidelines..so much effort goes into training for a marathon and it was amazing to see the different levels of athletic ability portrayed in the movie. I saw Deena Kastor before she went to sign course maps and posters at the marathon expo-not realizing who she is - now she is my running hero! This really is a must see movie for anyone training for a marathon!
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Movie Review: INSPIRATIONAL TO ALL RUNNERS!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am not a great runner but have done a handful of 5K's and I just completed my first half marathon. I saw this movie at the theatre in 2005 at the Chicago Film Festival only because my father in law(the older gentleman) and sister in law are both in it. I left the theatre in tears, as did many friends that have also seen this. It is so inspiring and I am not saying this because I know two of the people in the documentary. I left the theatre ready to run and went the next day to buy new running shoes. I would recommend this to anyone at any level of running. It really makes you want to get out there and run.Movie Review: Running is overcoming adversity
Summary: 5 Stars
Everything works together here--music, cinematography, script--and yet the story-telling is what makes this movie work. It's inspiring to hear each person profiled tell his/her reasons for running, to see the struggles, failures, injuries, and all they overcome. When several break into tears as they complete the race, you know what it means to them because the backstory has been done so well. The theme is that for all people, whether elite runners or somebody who wants his life back, running a marathon helps them focus on making it through.