Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky
I am absolutely hooked on running films. They inspire me, they encourage me, and strangely they make me weepy. I'm not exactly sure why running films affect me so deeply on an emotional level, but they absolutely do. I think it may be because they remind me of how far I've come.
These films bring back that surge of emotion I felt at the end of my first 5k. That sense of accomplishment I felt after my first marathon. That feeling of conquering my inner fat chick I experienced after my fastest 5k. Running films also remind me of how much more I am capable of still. They make me want to stretch myself, to keep reaching, keep pushing my limits in my running. Whatever the reason, I love them!
The other day I got Ultramarathon Man: 50 Marathons, 50 States, 50 Days from Netflix. I have read both of Dean Karnazes books and absolutely loved this documentary. I cannot recommend it enough. Dean ran 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50 days...WOW. Inspiration squared.
Then today I watched Spirit of the Marathon on Netflix instant play. I was weepy in the first minute! LOVED it. It made me want to run another marathon. I'll stick to my half training for now...but these films have given me the itch again, shh, don't tell hubby.
Then, someone on Twitter recommended Hood to Coast. From hoodtocoastmovie.com:
Hood To Coast follows four unlikely teams on their epic journey to conquer the world’s largest relay race. Each year 1000 teams (12,000 runners) in 2000 vans cover 197 grueling miles as a relay team, putting themselves through an arduous physical journey that as an individual would be impossible. Some run to test their personal limits, some to overcome personal obstacles, and
others leap in blindly looking for a way to shake up a complacent life. As we follow these four teams, we realize that winning isn’t everything in a documentary that takes a celebratory look at personal motivation and attempting the extraordinary.
I cannot wait to see this!
Hood To Coast Trailer from HoodToCoastMovie on Vimeo.
I have been struggling a little the past 2 weeks with my running mojo. My hip was acting up and I have been questioning whether I'm really meant for distance running.These films reminded me why I run. They made me feel deep down to my toes my love of running again. They absolutely have me raring to go on my half training. Just what I needed, just when I needed it!
Do you have any favorite running films I should know about?
I ADORED the Spirit of the Marathon as well!!!
ReplyDeleteOnly running film I've watched (and repeatedly at that) is "Run, Fatboy, Run" starring my beloved Simon Pegg.
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Incidentally, he's the only reason I really started with Twitter ...
they just make me depressed cause I know I will never run:(
ReplyDeletei loved this post -- I'm still not sure what HOOD to Coast is...but it looked fun!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen any of those, or heard of them either. I think once I start running again I'll watch them all for some motivation. :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know there were running movies, guess I'll hit up netflix and see what I can find!
ReplyDeleteI loved "spirit of the marathon" but I have to agree that "run fat boy run" is a classic. ha. I never knew there were running doc's or movies until I recently. But it is nice to hae a little more motivation.
ReplyDeleteNot a film, but have you ever read "First Marathons"? I keep it handy and pull it out to read a story when I need a little kick in the butt. It is a collection of stories from people talking about their first marathon. Lots of normal folks, but some star athletes as well. The normal folks are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI never knew there were that many running films. I've gotta get on this wagon! My husband and I are doing our first 1/2 marathon in November. I'm scared. And slow.
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