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Best running documentaries

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Below are some really inspirational running documentaries that you should check out.

I am Bolt

You can see the trailer below.

Click here to buy the documentary on Amazon.

Michael Johnson: Survival of the Fastest

You can watch the documentary below

Endurance (Haile Gebrselassie)

Click here to buy the documentary on Amazon.

Ultramarathon

The Barkley Marathons

Click here to watch it on Amazon Prime.

Breaking2

Click here to watch it on Amazon Prime.

McFarland USA

Click here to watch it on Amazon Prime.

Others to consider.

  • 30 for 30 episode “Into the Wind”
  • Ultramarathon Man: 50 Marathons, 50 States, 50 Days
  • Hood to Coast
  • Boston: The Documentary
  • Run For Your Life
  • Spirit of the Marathon
  • Gun Runners
  • Fifty: The Movie
  • Karl Meltzer: Made to be Broken
  • Free to Run
  • Showing Up
  • Desert Runners
  • Transcend
  • Finding Traction
  • Marathon Love
  • Where Dreams Go to Die
  • Bannister: Everest on the Track
  • Run Forever
  • Running on the Sun
  • Unbreakable
  • The Ginger Runner
  • Billy Yang

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Inspirational books for anyone that wants to run faster.

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There is nothing better than seeing the story of someone’s progression. There are some books that share this insight and that are timeless. They will continue to inspire each generation time and time again.

We will continue to add to this list over time. Here are a few that you should definitely consider reading.

Slaying the Dragon – Michael Johnson. 

The double Olympic medallist from 1996 shares his approach to success and overcoming failure in his athletics career. It shows his quest for developing speed, which allowed him to become the Olympic and World champions, as well as the record holder in both the 400m and 200m.

Click here to buy it on Amazon. 

Faster than lightning – Usain Bolt

The man, the legend. If you want to get insight into the man who is the fastest man in history, then read his book.

Click here to buy it on Amazon. 

The most inspirational races that will want to make you run faster!

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There are moments where it seems that time stands still. And there are moments and experiences that can change the direction of your life.

The world of track and field has had many of those moments. So much so that it gives you goosebumps to just watch the videos of the athletes.

In the world of sports, speed, explosiveness and power are king. And you only need to look at exceptional performances of athletes to recognise that.

Here are some of the most inspirational videos that will want to make you run faster.

Usain Bolt

Sport – Track and field

Beijing Olympics – 2008

Usain was in his element at these Olympics. The speed and explosiveness was like nothing anyone else had ever seen on the track. The way he executed so much power and speed with ease. He was so far ahead of everyone that was world class. His speed changed the game. Watch the video below.

Want to watch the full replay of the 2008 Olympic games? Buy it on Amazon.

World Championships – 2009

It was at these championships where the world would see Usain break the world record. He would clock 9.58s in the 100m and 19.19s in the 200m. It was a feat that was so unfathomable and again, he was so far ahead of the other sprinters due to his speed, explosiveness and speed endurance.

Want to see Usain’s story? Buy I am Bolt on Amazon.