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Video: Ryan Shay Segment on ESPN E:60
Posted May 1st, 2008 at 9:00 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Track & Field
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.”
Runners Needed for Record-Breaking Documentary
Posted April 8th, 2008 at 2:05 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Motivation, Movies
This June, Running the Sahara’s Charlie Engle and Marshall Ulrich are going to set off on their record-breaking run from San Francisco to New York. Their journey will be filmed and crafted into a historical documentary entitled Running America. NEHST is currently casting runners to join these athletes as they make history and raise money toward the water crisis in Africa.
If casted, you are only allowed to run one mile with Charlie and Marshall, but you can drop back and continue to run if you’d like. Anyone is eligible for submissions, no matter how young, old, disabled or experienced you may be. This is a great opportunity to be in front of cameras, meet some celebrities and be a part of history. 
To register for your chance to be a part of history, visit screentest.biz.
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In addition, click here to listen to TheFinalSprint.com’s podcast interview with Charlie after his 2007 run through the Sahara Desert!
French TV Report with Luke Kibet from Kenya’s Rift Valley
Posted February 5th, 2008 at 1:00 PM by David Monti
Section: News & Results
French television has produced an 11 minute report on the situation facing athletes in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. The report features world marathon champion Luke Kibet, and one of Lucas Sang’s brothers (Sang, an Olympian, was killed by a mob). There is extensive footage of athletes in training. Kibet allows the cameras to enter his home where he shows that he’s well-armed in case of attack.
Yes, the report is in French, but it’s worth a look even if you don’t speak French, especially if you’ve never been to this part of the world. Thanks to Carole Fuchs for bringing this to our attention.
On the Web: Fukushi’s Dramatic Finish at Osaka Marathon
Posted January 28th, 2008 at 10:30 AM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Marathons
Not surprisingly, the video of Kayoko Fukushi finishing yesterday’s Osaka International Marathon has made its way to YouTube. It’s tough to watch an athlete struggle like this, but it really shows her toughness. Take a look.
Note on the News: “Five Minutes” Interview with Stefano Baldini
Posted January 21st, 2008 at 9:25 AM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Olympics
The European Athletics Association has posted a fun, rapid-fire interview with reigning Olympic Marathon gold medalist, Stefano Baldini. Amongst the questions and answers:
Q: What rules would you change to make athletics/your event more exiting?
A: No more pacemakers.
Q: Tatoos or piercings?
A: Neither
You can see the whole interview here:
http://www.european-athletics.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5943&Itemid=269
By the way, Baldini is in Namibia at his altitude training camp preparing for the Flora London Marathon.
Note on the News: Walt Disney World Marathon Video
Posted January 14th, 2008 at 12:00 PM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Marathons
If you would like to get a feel for yesterday’s Walt Disney World Marathon, you can view a video release the organizers posted on YouTube.
The video lasts about five minutes and can be found at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRDtfXiT5xQ
Note on the News: Video of Egmond Half-Marathon
Posted January 14th, 2008 at 11:30 AM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Marathons
You can watch a four minute video of yesterday’s Halve Marathon von Egmond at the link below:
http://player.nos.nl/index.php/media/play/tcmid/tcm:5-343793/category/sport/
Take note of how difficult this course is, with sections on the sand and some steep climbs up the dunes on the beach. You can also see how top men sprinted past the top women, who had a head start, just befort the finish line.
Thanks to Wilmar Kortleever for sending the link.
Note on the News: Video Report on Vic Navarra
Posted January 1st, 2008 at 2:26 PM by David Monti
Section: News & Results
The local all-news cable channel in New York City, NY1, has a video report posted on their website on Vic Navarra, the retired firefighter who worked as the start coordinator of the ING New York City Marathon for 25 years. To see the report, go to this link:
http://www.ny1.com/ny1/content/index.jsp?stid=1&aid=77040
Then click on either “DIAL UP” or “BROAD BAND” to see the report, depending on the speed of your internet connection. The report lasts two minutes and 25 seconds.
Note on the News: Woman Forms Running Club for Homeless in Philadelphia
Posted December 17th, 2007 at 2:55 PM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Motivation
A Philadelphia woman, Anne Mahlum, was named ABC’s “Person of the Week” last Friday for forming a running club for homeless people she used to pass on her early morning runs.
“I looked back, and I was like, ‘I am cheating these guys,’” Mahlum told ABC. “‘Why am I just running past them and leaving them there?’”
Watch the video on the far right, top of the page, at this link and see what happened. It’s a great story.
http://abcnews.go.com/WN/PersonOfWeek/story?id=4003180&page=1
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