You are sure to find the Spirit of the Marathon to be a great movie about running, capturing the true essence of the Chicago Marathon. This is not an elite bio movie, rather, it is an intimate and fascinating journey of six runners, from all walks of life.
Their are seasoned athletes, as well as amateur runners from your own neighborhood. The LA Times editor is quoted as saying the following…”Even if you’ve never run for anything but a bus, you’ll get swept up in this movie’s inspiring journey”.
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Details
- Actors: Dick Beardsley, Ryan Bradley, Leah Caille, Deena Kastor, Jerry Meyers
- Directors: Jon Dunham
- Producers: Jon Dunham, Gwendolen Twist, Mark Jonathan Harris, Melissa Leggett
- Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language: English
- Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Rated: NR (Not Rated)
- Studio: Image Entertainment
- DVD Release Date: October 7, 2008
- Run Time: 104 minutes
- Average Customer Review: (41 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B001CIOCNU
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #7,070 in Movies & TV
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Customer Reviews
| By | Patrick M. Monahan (Chandler, AZ) |
I’m not a dvd or book reviewer. I’m a runner. I like to run long and I get inspired by books and dvd’s that speak of the experience. In this dvd you hear from new marathoners to pro marathoners. From those battling injuries to those that are at the top of their game.
And you get to experience one of the great marathons – the Chicago Marathon held every year in October. Not only will I watch this dvd over and over again. I’m going to run in the Chicago Marathon too. It’s that insprirational.
| By | 26.2: did that/still alive (Wake Forest, NC) |
It was one week before I was set to run my first marathon when I watched this movie. It was a real boost to see other “average” runners like me train for and complete their first marathons. I purchased an additional copy of this movie for a family member who also runs. I’m hoping it will inspire him to join the ranks of marathoners!
| By | Michael DENNISUK “cc coach” (trenton, michigan USA) |
I saw this movie at the theatre. It was remarkably inspiring. I wanted to go out that night and run a marathon. The director does a beautiful job of weaving the stories of several runners who are training for the Chicago Marathon. He takes both elite runners and everyday middle of the pack runners. Many, many inspiring stories! I plan to own it and show it to my cross country kids. THIS IS A MUST SEE FOR ALL RUNNERS!!!
| By | J. Schmitt “jehcekah2″ (Minnesota)s |
My husband (who ran the 05 Chicago marathon) and I (a wanna-be runner) saw this at the 06 Chicago marathon/Chicago Film Festival. The audience was largely full of those running the marathon the next day. The atmosphere was electric as the movie began and throughout it did not disappoint. The story follows 2 elite runners, someone trying to qualify for Boston, 2 women running their first marathon and a master’s runner trying to complete his fourth. Each person has such a compelling story from Deena Kastor who is attempting to win at Chicago to Leah, a woman who is trying to pick up the pieces from a divorce and gain back some physical fitness in the process.
The sweeping shots of stunning Chicago and chill inducing music make this an especially entertaining and inspiring movie. Whether you’re a long time marathoner or a couch potato, you will find yourself identifying with at least one of the featured runners. You may even find that you’re lacing up those running shoes and heading out yourself after watching!!
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