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List Price: $27.98 | | Label: Image Entertainment
Salesrank: 9289
Released: October 7, 2008 |
| Our Price: $15.80 |
| Used Price: $18.89 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Spirit of the Marathon is the first film to capture the passion, drama and essence of the famed 26.2-mile Chicago Marathon. Intimate, fascinating portraits of six runners from all walks of life unfold as the film follows seasoned athletes and amateurs alike in their preparation for the big race. See why the Los Angeles Times said "Even if you've never run for anything but a bus, you'll... get swept up in this movie's inspiring journey"!
Spirit of the Marathon Reviews:
Stellar Running Documentary 
2009-12-19 - The Spirit of the Marathon is a great documentary about running. This film follows a wide range of runners training for the 2005 Chicago marathon. From an older experienced "Penguin" marathoner, a married couple who has ran many marathons hoping to qualify for Boston, 2 first time marathoners and two elites. The film follows them from the beginning of their training to race day. If your new to running, an intermediate runner or an advanced runner there is someone in this film you can identify with. Many things that happen to runners during training and racing also happen in this film from hitting the wall,struggling with injury to the guilt that comes with how much time it requires to train for a marathon is covered. The history of the marathon is also briefly covered and a few great runners such as Katherine Switzer are interviewed as part of the film to discuss marathon running. This movie is inspirational,moving and entertaining even for the non runner. I have watched this film five times and it never get's old. I highly recommend it. If you enjoy this film you may also enjoy Ultramarathon Man: 50 Marathons - 50 States - 50 Days,The Runner: Extreme UltraRunner David Horton,Running the Sahara [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Great Britain ], Running on the Sun, or Saint Ralph
Motivational movie!
2009-12-07 - I saw this in the theater and couldn't wait to see it on DVD again! It's a great movie and motivational for beginner or advanced athletes!
Great Motivator
2009-11-13 - 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, PA
INSPIRATIONAL TO ALL RUNNERS!
2009-10-20 - 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.
great and on time!
2009-10-20 - dvd was in great conditions and was quickly delivered. all I expect when buying a dvd. thanks!
