Spirit of the Marathon

Although I'm a marathon runner and have run Chicago, this is a great film for anyone who wants an inspiring story about the strength of the human spirit. Each of the highlighted runners in this film uniquely shows how hard work, inner strength, and human support can make any dream possible. As a very unathletic chubby woman myself, training for and running the marathon has changed my life. It taught me things about myself and those I love that I never would have learned otherwise. And I never would have started and completed graduate school, changed jobs, or tried new things if I wouldn't have had the marathon experience. This film is for all those who dare to dream no matter what challenges they face in life. Be prepared to be inspired and be prepared to cheer. Finally a great film that shows how wonderful going for your dreams can be! NOT JUST FOR RUNNERS!!!!!

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.

The DVD finally arrived and will not play once it gets to chapter 13/14 - gets stuck and have to skip chapter to view rest off DVD - that will teach me to buy something over the internet - not very impresed..!

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!

Definitely a must see if you are a marathoner or considering doing one. Great views of Chicago. The music is what adds to the documentary. All runners will relate to many of the discussions/comments throughout the storyline. As Dick Beardsley says, running a marathon "will change your life forever!" How very, very true.