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land of the gods: the legend of the marathon

passion for running category: inspiration, running, running movies on Tuesday, July 18 2006

There is a new running movie on the horizon called, Land of the Gods: Legends of the Marathon.

The trailer looks fantastic - a beautifully photographed film that captures the stories of a wide range of runners (beginner to elite, old and young) while they train for and run in the Chicago Marathon.

If the movie is anything like the trailer, it will be sensational.

I can’t wait.


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Comment by Anne

Tuesday July 18, 2006 @

It does look like a great running film. I’m already inspired. I just wish it wasn’t about the one marathon I signed up for and now can’t run due to injury :-(

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Comment by Khandi

Tuesday July 18, 2006 @

I actually interviewed for that movie while I was training for Chicago, I even had a post about it here (scroll to the bottom heading). I’d like to see how it turns out.

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Comment by Ed

Tuesday July 18, 2006 @

Hey Mark - thanks for posting that link - you’re right - if the movie is half as good as the trailer it will be worth a full-price ticket!

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Comment by Yumkerun

Tuesday July 18, 2006 @

Wow, this is just the thing I needed to see while training for Chicago. Thanks!

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Comment by runr53

Tuesday July 18, 2006 @

The score alone might be worth putting on the favorite tunes device, not to be used while actually running mind you, hehe! Run Good!

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Comment by brent

Tuesday July 18, 2006 @

i remember hearing about this one…i wonder why its taking so long to make! hopefully it’ll be released this year eh? looks like it’ll be out in september or october (hopefully).

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Comment by Carboman

Thursday August 10, 2006 @

yeah man…. i can’t wait too, although i have no idea how i’m gonna get the dvd here in malaysia. it’s definitely gonna be on limited release and offered only in selected stores.

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Comment by liz

Monday August 14, 2006 @

Dear Mark,

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Thanks,
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P.S. Don’t hesitate to email me any questions! (lizbarker77@gmail.com)

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Comment by robyn haywood

Monday August 21, 2006 @

This would be a great film. Films like these inspires me greatly.

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