How to Find Motivation for Runners Through Movies

It's not always easy to conjure up to motivation to get up and run everyday, so one useful bit of advise is to watch film based on running in which you can draw inspiration.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Television
• Running Movie

1. Prefontaine "Prefontaine". The quintessential "runners" movie starring Jared Leto as the legendary Oregon distance runner Steve Prefontaine. This film is inspirational and should be a powerful motivator to help you in your running pursuits, whether they be Olympic gold or getting in shape.
2. Fire on the Track "Fire on the Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story". "Pre" again manages to be the subject of the best running movies or documentaries ever made on the sport. This film documents the life and times of the man many hailed as America's "distance prodigy". His legacy included numerous records all cut short by a devastating accident.
3. Endurance "Endurance". With memorable and beautifully shot sequences, this film tells a story of an Ethiopian born man that struggles to become the gold medal winner of the 1996 Olympic Marathon. As a child he is forced to run many miles to school and as an adult becomes known as one of the world's greatest distance runners.
4. The Jericho Mile "The Jericho Mile". This dramatic film captures the story of a man serving a life term for murder. His only escape from the torments of prison life is running. He is given a chance to compete in the Olympic games one mile race. Skillfully shot running scenes help to create a film that is perfect for motivationally challenged runners.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose a movie that draws you in and encourages you to get up and run. It wouldn't hurt if it was a movie that you could stand to watch many times as a motivational tool.