The first Womens Olympic Marathon saw a courageous move by young Joan Benoit of the Unites States. A few months removed from surgery she dared the field (and herself) to follow an early blistering pace. 1984 LA Olympics. Epic.
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February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
19 is not old for …
19 is not old for the marathon. Late 20s and 30s is where you peak with the marathon.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Very Good Video… …
Very Good Video…inspirational
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
I love this vid, …
I love this vid, first off.
But second – those quotes about battling yourself, guts overshadowing fear, etc…I saw a quote today that immediately resonated and is reflected in here.
“It is ok to lose to opponent, not ok to lose to fear.” Mr. Miagi in the Karate Kid
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
music-
the killers …
music-
the killers – all these things that i’ve done
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
ive raced joan a …
ive raced joan a couple times in davenport, iowa at the Bix 7 mile race, shes getting old but shes still got it, she beat me the first time i ran it!!
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
I watch this once a …
I watch this once a week!!
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
this song is …
this song is PERFECT for this video… all of your videos are perfect
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
well I wont be in …
well I wont be in the youth division for long
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
19 and getting old? …
19 and getting old? Don’t understand !
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
this are the …
this are the perfect videos to watch days before the marathon =]
I’m 19 going for 3:30 all the way [Chicago Marathon]
I know I’m getting old, but I can’t lose hope
as it seem bad that there are more years to come for my age
its also good to know t here are more years to come so I ca get better =]
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
haha, definitely! I …
haha, definitely! I posted this one and “why do you run?” on my facebook and i’ve told all my friends to find them and watch them. great work man!
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Thank you! Now …
Thank you! Now spread the word! CB
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
More people need to …
More people need to see your videos fancyboy. They are perfect.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
this videos is the …
this videos is the lol :]
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
An inspirational …
An inspirational goldmine. Hats off to Joan.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Joan Benoit will be …
Joan Benoit will be running in the Sept. 27, 2009 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half-Marathon (along with the mayor of Toronto). She is an inspiration!
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Nike Running Camp …
Nike Running Camp in North Carolina
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
What Camp?
What Camp?
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
this is absolutly …
this is absolutly amazing! i cried while watching this! impossible is nothing!!!
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
I watched this at …
I watched this at the running camp i went too.
its sooo inspiring. i wish i could do something like that
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
It takes guts to …
It takes guts to run a marathon 2 weeks after surgery.
By the way, I thought a long stride wasn’t necessary during a marathon.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
I remember this …
I remember this event like was yesterday,I was a 50 years old man ,when she cross the line i cry ….and today watching this clip i cry again….Thanks for the memory
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
i have to agree to …
i have to agree to you for once
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
I taped this race …
I taped this race on vhs as it happened & when she came out of the tunnel @ the Colisium that final lap is right up there w/1980 Olympic Hockey Kirk Gibson 1988 home run…..that was a great 2 weeks in summer ‘84.
February 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
I love this, and …
I love this, and watch it before every long run for inspiration. Replayed the whole thing in my head countless times during my last marathon and had my best run ever! Thanks!