2008 Olympian Ryan Hall’s Introspective and London Marathon Workout Video
Posted April 9th, 2008 at 1:30 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Motivation, Movies, Olympics
The video documentary embedded below was released on GodTube and sent to us late last night by producer and elite American distance runner Josh Cox. It features 2008 U.S. Olympic marathoner Ryan Hall as he embarks on a nearly 24 mile marathon simulation run around Big Bear Lake; the most challenging training run in his preparation for this Sunday’s Flora London Marathon.
In the inspiring and profoundly spiritual documentary, Hall expresses heart-felt sentiments about the purpose of his running, World Vision, what fuels his inner drive, his intense devotion to faith and the desire to encourage and motivate others. There are also a few lighter moments, such as Hall’s conversations with his wife, Sara, about “finally cutting his hair” after London, as well as, several deeply personal dialogues, including a scene where Hall tells his supporters:
“I would really appreciate any of you guys who want to be praying for me to strive together with me as it talks about in Romans 15:30. Strive together with me in your prayers … It’s the way that you can not only watch this video but you can also participate in the race with me.”
Cox and Hall last paired up for the production of a workout and introspective video in October 2007 when they created “The Ryan Hall Story”. That video was filmed as Hall was preparing to head to New York for the U.S. Olympic Men’s Marathon Trials, a race that he would go on to win in record-setting fashion.
After watching the video, you can learn more about both the athletic and personal sides of Hall and Cox through their bi-weekly Elite Athlete Blogs on TheFinalSprint.com:
- Ryan Hall — http://ryanhall.thefinalsprint.com/
- Josh Cox — http://joshcox.thefinalsprint.com/
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Praying for Ryan this Sunday. May God receive the glory!
April 9th, 2008 at 12:28 pmHe’s a little nuts with all that God talk, but I wish him nothing but the best at London and beyond.
April 9th, 2008 at 4:26 pmNot doing it for your own ego satisfaction is key, because like he said running is pretty shallow in and of itself. So, although i’m not religious i can see how it helps ryan. It allows him to take the pressure off himself and do it for someone else (God). And he really kicked some ass in London 2008 so it must be working for him!! Good luck in beijing.
April 13th, 2008 at 8:37 pmI went to school with ryan, and its great to see someone from our small town go someplace and achive as much as he has. Big bear wishes him the best of luck!
April 26th, 2008 at 9:23 am