Inspirational Running Movies Every Runner Should Watch

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In case you’re interested in taking up running or you simply need some motivation to run the next race, you’re at the right place. Here are some great movies about running that will motivate you to work on your fitness goals.

Spirit Of the Marathon

Both beginners and experienced runners must see this classic movie that follows six runners who are training for the 2005 Chicago Marathon. It’s an intimate story of months of intense preparation and setbacks leading up to the race day, and it’ll inspire you to take up running and work hard on your fitness goals.

Chariots Of Fire

This iconic 1981 movie is based on a true story about two athletes competing in the 1924 Olympics in Paris. It’s a great motivational and historical piece that every runner should watch.

Brittany Runs a Marathon

Maybe it’s not the best running movie, but it’s definitely one of the latest that made us laugh and that most of us could relate to. 28-year-old Brittany decides to lose weight and make some lifestyle changes, so she takes up running and ultimately tries to run the New York City Marathon.