Monday, May 25, 2009

Spirit of the Marathon - Movie Review

Last January while at Mom & Dad's, Jeff and I caught part of a show about the marathon, and I remember it being really good, moving and motivational. But I couldn't remember what it was called. Well, Jeff came across a documentary about marathons on Netflix instant watch that we just viewed online called Spirit of the Marathon that turned out to be the same show! So, I thought I would do a review.

First, let me say, if the tiniest idea of running a marathon has ever crossed your mind, then you need to watch this movie. It follows different groups of runners as the prepare for the 2005 Chicago Marathon. The groups include first time marathon runners, repeat runners trying to PR and qualify for Boston, an elderly marathoner and his daughter, and also a couple of elite runners who hope to win. So, basically something for everybody.

Each of their stories are personal to them, yet you can find something in all them that inspires or that you can relate to.
Parallels are drawn between the marathon and life and the challenges that we each face. The movie takes you through all the preparation and then finally the actual race. It is very touching to watch these people run and finally cross the finish line to a very momentous event in their life, and it makes me want to complete my own marathon.

So, it even just the glimmer of thought has crossed your mind about your own marathon experience, this is the movie for you!

p.s - don't forget the tissues.

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