8 Inspirational Movies Every Triathlete Must Watch

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8 Inspirational Movies Every Triathlete Must
Watch!
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• There are just two types of people.
• The ones who say I can and the ones who say
  Ill try.
• These 8 must watch movies are all-time
  favorites that every triathlete should watch.

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The Flying Scotsman (2006)

• The Flying Scotsman resonates with us because the
  movie is grounded in the relatable reality of a
  battle that constantly goes on within ourselves
  and with an imperfect world.
• Even though Obree is a genius, we see how he
  copes with depression, childhood bullies and the
  Union Cyclist International who change the rules
  to discourage him from competing.

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American Flyers (1985)

• See how passion, commitment and love are
  essential elements that help athletes push beyond
  their limits.

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Without Limits (1998)

• Steve Prefontaine is an example of a runner who
  truly believed in himself.
• His focus and faith in doing things his way was
  undefeatable even when winning was on the line.

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Breaking Away (1979)

• Dave is no international athlete.
• But the goofy teenagers sheer determination to
  continue racing defines the direction of his
  life.
• Copious reserves of skill and grit show up when
  they are needed the most.

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Running Brave (1983)

• Sometimes underdogs win by purely keeping their
  heads down and doing what they do best.
• Learn how courage and perseverance can be the two
  best friends an athlete needs during hard times.

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Chariots of Fire (1981)

• This Academy Award winner shows what it takes to
  fight all odds (including family, sometimes) to
  pursue your dreams while holding on to your
  convictions.

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Personal Best (1982)

• This movie shows what it was like being a female
  athlete competing for an Olympic spot during a
  politically troubled time (the 1980 Olympic games
  were eventually boycotted by the U.S).
• It is also authentic in its display of the often
  complex relationships between athletes and
  coaches.

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Rocky (1976)

• The movie is simply compelling, with the hours of
  sweat and blood that Rocky expends to perfect his
  boxing techniques. Rocky trains furiously, with
  all that hes got.
• His intense practice sessions includes punching
  carcasses hanging in meat freezers and running up
  the long flight of stairs at the Philadelphia Art
  Museum.

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• Are you inspired???
• DRAWING INSPIRATION AND STRENGTH FROM THE LIVES
• OF CHAMPIONS IN SUCH TIMES, REAL OR FICTIONAL,
  CAN
• OFTEN BE THE BEST THING TO DO.

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• https//vimeo.com/165516304
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• https//www.youtube.com/watch?v-C2j_2pxH8A
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  -2-movie-marathon/
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  s-of-Fire-(1981).html
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