Tonight, I finished watching Marathon; it would be rather crass to say this movie is just about 26.2 miles (41.195 km). This movie touched me. I strongly recommend it everyone. There was one scene where the coach and the runner both feel the same sensation that running brings; where exhaustion equates to pure joy. Only a runner could appreciate that moment. There are several other moments that set my heart trembling because I could relate to him as a runner.
This movie is based on a twentysomething austic runner Bae Hyeong-Jin . At the ripe age of 21 he ran a marathon in 2:57:07. He is picture below with his mother (far left) and the President and First Wife of Korea. His accomplishment is wonderful.
Now, another word about marathons. They are not for everyone. It takes more than saying I want to run a marathon. I'm saying this because a few weeks ago at the Marine Corp Marathon in Washington DC, a charity group was disqualified because they transported some of their runners for 4 miles. I don't care who runs a marathon, but do the marathon; 26.2 miles. Be proud that you accomplished feat this by yourself.
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Here here!
I should look up that movie; I think I would really appreciate it too, having run the whole 26.2 miles myself! Any ideas where I can find it? Oh, and is it in English, or at least subtitled?
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