I'm looking for some running motivation and I've heard great things about documentaries. Does anyone have any recommendations? I've already seen Spirit of the Marathon but I'm eager to watch more. Are there any documentaries that focus on beginner runners or ultra-marathons? Let me know!
I loved 'Hood to Coast' too! Another one that comes to mind is 'The Runner'. It's about a guy who runs across the country, and it's super inspiring. Not exactly focused on beginners, but it's a great watch. I've been meaning to check out 'Unbreakable' too, thanks for the reminder! 🏃♀️
If you're looking for motivation, you gotta check out 'Unbreakable: The Western States 100'. It's all about ultra-marathoners and it's insane. Also, 'The Marathon Monks' is another good one, it's about these Buddhist monks who run crazy distances as part of their spiritual practice. As for beginner runners, I don't know of any specific docs, but 'Running with the Buffaloes' is a great book that might be what you're looking for. Haven't seen a doc version of it though.
Thanks for the recs! I'll definitely check out 'Unbreakable' and 'The Marathon Monks'. I'm intrigued by the idea of running as a spiritual practice. As for 'Running with the Buffaloes', I might have to pick up the book instead. Do you think the book's themes would translate well to a documentary, or is it more of a personal story?
I'd recommend 'Chasing Kimbia' - it's about the Kenyan running culture and it's fascinating. Not exactly about beginners, but it's a great watch for any running enthusiast.
Check out 'The Distance of Truth', it's about ultra-marathoners, pretty inspiring.
I've heard great things about 'Chasing Kimbia' too. If you're looking for something focused on beginners, you might enjoy 'From Fat to Finish Line'. It's an inspiring documentary about a group of people who go from being couch potatoes to running a marathon. Worth checking out!
Check out 'Hood to Coast' - it's a doc about a crazy relay race in Oregon and it's super motivating. Not exactly about beginners, but it's a wild ride. Also, 'Desert Runners' is another good one, it's about a group of runners taking on the 4 Deserts Grand Slam. Both are worth a watch.
Yeah, 'Hood to Coast' is a great one. I also liked 'Unbreakable: The Western States 100' - it's all about ultra-marathoners, pretty inspiring stuff.