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May 31, 2023 · Running is a sport that can inspire and transform people’s lives, and the best documentaries showcase the transformative power of running and how it can change lives for the better. They motivate viewers to pursue their own running goals and aspirations.
- 15 Hours | With Amelia Boone. This documentary features the incredible endurance athlete, Amelia Boone. Follow along on her journey to return to ultrarunning after injury.
- A Mile an Hour: Running a Different Kind of Marathon. Follow Beau’s journey as he runs one mile every hour for 24 hours. In between, he fills his time doing as much as possible.
- Boston: The Documentary. This running documentary is a story about – you guessed it – the Boston Marathon. The documentary follows the Boston Marathon from its very beginning 120 year ago to current time.
- Breaking2. Follow three of the most advanced, elite runners as they train to break the 2 hour marathon barrier. Their training takes 6 months and is guided by the newest scientific research, as the strategically prepare to set themselves up to break 2 hours.
- A Mile an Hour: Running a different kind of marathon- Beau Miles. A Mile an Hour is the brainchild of runner, videographer, writer, director, and philosopher (in my opinion), Beau Miles.
- Where Dreams Go To Die. The harrowing title of this documentary alludes to the madness of what is possibly the most mental race on earth- The Barkley Marathons.
- Breaking 2. This is one of National Geographic’s best running documentaries. It documents the six-month period of scientifically advanced training undertaken by three of the world’s most elite distance runners; Eliud Kipchoge, Zersenay Tadese, and Lelisa Desisa, as they set out to break the two-hour marathon barrier.
- 15 Hours | with Amelia Boone. Even though this documentary is under ten minutes long, it still definitely deserves a spot on this list. The film follows a day in the life of world-class obstacle course athlete and ultrarunner, Amelia Boone, as she navigates her reintegration to the sport of ultrarunning after suffering a stress fracture in her femur in 2016.
Feb 20, 2023 · These running documentaries, featuring ultrarunners, gold medalists, and other runners, are guaranteed to motivated you to lace up and get out!
Sep 12, 2024 · I think “Sprint: The World’s Fastest Humans” is the best running documentary on Netflix. It takes you inside the electrifying world of sprinting, where milliseconds separate champions from the pack.
Jan 13, 2022 · If you have contemplated something you should do to kickstart your 2024 running that is not directly related to your physical fitness, settling in for some documentaries is a great option. Here is a list of the best running documentaries out there.
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Feb 22, 2021 · We’ve got a lot of time on our hands at the moment, so, why not use the opportunity to motivate you? Here's a list of the best running documentaries to inspire you to get running - come rain, shine or British drizzle.
