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A Long Run - The Movie

A Long Run The Movie

An inspirational life long journey that takes you across the United States and introduces you to some amazing runners. Narrated by Sean Astin (The Lord of The Rings)

At age 17, Bob Anderson started Runner's World magazine with $100 in Overland Park, Kansas, while attending Shawnee Mission West High School.  47 years later he started his 50 race challenge...

One year - 50 races - 350 miles

Goal - Under 7 min/mile pace at 64 years old

Did he reach his goal?

Some of the runners besides Bob Anderson featured in the film include: Billy Mills, Bill Rodgers, Paula Radcliffe, Joe Henderson, George Hirsch, Rich Benyo, Amol Sexena, JoAnn Dahlkoetter, Rich Stiller, Hans Schmid, JT Service, Pina Family, Wall Family, Gerry Lindgren, Dave Zimmerman, Dean Karnazes, and more...

Presented by Double Road Race Federation

The Double Road Race was created by running visionary and Runner's World magazine founder Bob Anderson.  This new sport and new challenge with its strategic endurance twist is unique to the running world.  It's a 10k followed by a 5k with a Halftime break in the middle featuring the Recovery Zone.  It's the only running event with a halftime...

Before the film, meet Bob Anderson at Lover's Point 9AM Saturday May 10 for a free Do The Double training run. Get ready for the Double Road Race 15K Challenge which is coming to Pacific Grove May 11.

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