Running to the Limits

Genre

documentary film

Country

United Kingdom

How it feels

A filmmaker trains for over three years to qualify for the Olympic marathon. He follows his own struggle alongside the stories of famous runners and coaches.

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What happens

Running To The Limits is a 2009 documentary film about filmmaker Alex Vero's journey to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Marathon. Narrated by Vero and set against the backdrop of a massive decline in British professional marathon running, the film spans over three years and several continents as he works to overcome physical and personal demons and complete his marathon training. It features Vero's story, as well as those of famous runners and coaches who he meets while training. The film won for Best Documentary at the 2009 Norwich Film Festival, screened in the UK and was broadcast by Channel 4. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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