Spirit of the Marathon
Jon Dunham
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Plot Summary
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"!
Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
TOMATOMETER
88%- Reviews Counted: 8
- Fresh: 7
- Rotten: 1
- Average Rating: 6.6/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: A symphony of snapping sinews and pumping thighs... Enthusiastically directed by Jon Dunham.
Fresh: Even if you've never run for anything but a bus, you'll likely get swept up in this movie's inspiring journey of physical endurance and personal achievement.
Fresh: A docu that makes pounding the pavement appear utterly uplifting.
Fresh: Surely a special treat for Chicagoans and marathoners alike, especially for how it provides a human face for one of the city's major annual highlights.
Customer Reviews
Great movie!
Excellent work. Great for runners...you must watch it if you are training for a marathon
Inspiring
Nothing short of inspiring for beginners, wannabes, or those who simply admire anyone who wants to achieve a goal.
Spirit of the Marathon
Excellent!! Try watching this while running on the treadmill...you won't want to stop running!! I'm working on my speed and endurance and surprisingly this DVD motivates me to run faster and longer!! Excellent! Excellent DVD!!
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