Featured Athletes - Deena Kastor - Athens 2004 Olympic Bronze Medal and Daniel Njenga - One of the Top 3 Elite Runners in the world... Featuring Legendary Marathoners: • DICK BEARDSLEY • SARA MAE BERMAN • AMBY BURFOOT • PAULA RADCLIFFE • BILL RODGERS • ALBERTO SALAZAR • JOAN BENOIT SAMUELSON • FRANK SHORTER • KATHRINE SWITZER • PAUL TERGAT • GRETE WAITZwww.marathonmovie.com
"Spirit of the Marathon" is the first ever feature-length film to capture the essence and drama of the unique spectacle of the famed 26.2 mile running event.Filmed on 4 continents, Spirit of the Marathon brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries. As six unique stories unfold, each runner prepares for and ultimately faces the challenge of the Chicago Marathon.More than a sports movie, Spirit of the Marathon is an inspirational journey of perseverance and personal triumph; a spectacle that will be embraced by runners and non runners alike.
Winner of the Audience Award - Chicago Film Festival 2007
Winner Best Picture - Mammoth Film Festival 2007
16 CITY TOUR--- Boston/Nashville/Indianapolis/Spokane/Los Angeles/Boulder/San Diego/Altanta/Virginia Beach/Philadelphia/San Jose/Chicago/San Francisco/Washington DC/New York/ San Antonio
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