The western states 100, a film released in december by journeyfilm, tells the story of the 2010 western states, which featured a highly anticipated battle between four of the best ultrarunners in the world. Unbreakable for many is the iconic western states movie as it documented a golden age of the race 2010 featuring geoff roes, anton krupicka, kilian jornet and hal koerner who had won the race twice. While their lives may be quite different, the goal is the same. Kimmy and company return as resilientas ever in a fun and fast paced special that makes excellent use. In 2014, hal koerners field guide to ultrarunning was published and released by velopress. Storyline in 2010, four of the greatest undefeated mountain runners on earth toed the starting line at the western states 100mile endurance run, the oldest and most prestigious 100mile foot race in the world. In fact, to date only four women have even completed western states in under 18 hours with greenwoods closest pursuer being courtney dauwaulter in 17. Hal koerner born january 23, 1976 in morgantown, wv is an american distance runner specializing in ultramarathon running. In 2010, four of the greatest undefeated mountain runners on earth toed the starting line at the. A new film by jb benna and journeyfilm coming 11252011. The film provides cutting edge film techniques, ultrarunner interviews and unique film. Mar 24, 2020 unbreakable for many is the iconic western states movie as it documented a golden age of the race 2010 featuring geoff roes, anton krupicka, kilian jornet and hal koerner who had won the race twice.
Though all four are undefeated, three must break and only one can remain unbreakable. In unbreakable, a security guard named david dunn willis survives a horrific train crash. The western states 100 je legendarny a zaroven jeden z najbrutalnejsich ultramaratonov na svete, ktory sa tiahne presne sto mil 161 km v kalifornskych kopcoch sierra nevady. Mar 31, 2020 the excitement and hardships of the the western states 100 mile endurance run, which is the worlds oldest 100 mile trail race, was captured in the 2012 documentary unbreakable. In 2010, four of the greatest undefeated mountain runners on earth toed the starting line at the western states 100mile endurance run, the oldest and most. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about unbreakable rosaries. In 2010, four of the greatest undefeated mountain runners on earth toed the starting line at the western states 100 mile endurance run, the oldest and most prestigious 100 mile foot race in the world.
Unbreakable runner is a mustread for anyone interested in improving performance, maintaining a balanced and healthy body and achieving longevity in the field of athletics. Hal koerner, two time defending western states champion, and running store entrepreneur from ashland, oregon. Mar 20, 2020 the film follows the top men in the 2010 western states 100 as they battle for the win. Unbreakable the western states 100 mountain running racing. Unbreakable the western states 100 journeyfilm official. He is one of the subjects of jb bennas featurelength documentary unbreakable. In the 100 mile category, hal has also finished 1st at the bear 5 consecutive times and angeles crest 2 times. After turning 40 and recovering from knee surgery, i made the decision to change things up and fully embrace the programming laid out in unbreakable runner. The western states 100 a jb benna film dvd, 2012 race running.
The film follows four top ultra runners vying for victory in one of the most prestigious races on the calendar and you can now watch it even if you. The western states 100 mile endurance run is the worlds oldest 100 mile trail race. Jackson, robin wright penn, spencer treat clark, and charlayne woodard. The western states endurance run, known commonly as the western states 100, is a 100 mile long 161 km ultramarathon that takes place on trails in californias sierra nevada annually, on the last weekend of june. An inspiring movie, this one will motivate you to get a workout done and reassure you of the resilience of the human spirit when times get tough. It was awesome, powerful, riveting, and inspirational. Amazing documentary film on western states ultra featuring some of the. Night shyamalan, and starring bruce willis, samuel l. The western states 100, in 6 videos trail runner magazine. Mar 26, 2020 the documentary about the 2010 western states 100 mile wser, 161km ultramarathon. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The race starts at the base of the squaw valley ski resort and finishes at the placer high school track in auburn, california.
The western states 100 journeyfilm official trailer. The uk premier takes place at shaff on fri 9 mar 19. Unbreakable has been made free because of the coronavirus pandemic. He is the owner of a specialty running store, rogue valley runners, located in the mountainous southern oregon town of ashland. The western states 100 feature film limited release transformers reboot. If your plans change, its easy to refund or exchange your tickets. The spirit of the trail david and lehecka fast capitalism 10. Cast and crew included pictured anton krupicka, rickey gates.
A new york times best seller mens journal health book of the year. Aug 12, 2012 last night amy and i watched the movie unbreakable. The western states 100 is a featurelength film by jb benna that chronicles the race and folds in backstories about the runners and their lives. Unbreakable is a 2000 american superhero thriller film written, produced, and directed by m. The western states endurance run, known commonly as the western states 100, is a 100 mile long 161 km ultramarathon that takes place on trails in californias sierra. May 10, 2019 ellie greenwood at the western states 100 in 2012, ellie greenwood became the first and only woman to complete the western states 100 in under 17 hours when she clocked a remarkable 16. Tremendous amount of crew support is there for the ws 100 and. If you would like to support the producers you can buy a physical or digital copy of the film here. Murphy shoot down distancerunning doctrines in unbreakable runner, and explain how upping intensity, slashing mileage, and incorporating specific strength and conditioning work will make you a stronger, faster, more injury. While my experience with marathons is now extensive 22 to date, my experience with ultras is limited to one. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Starting in squaw valley, california near the site of the 1960 winter olympics and ending 100. The film provides cutting edge film techniques, ultrarunner interviews and unique film perspectives not seen before in film production.
The plans and principles described in brians book have allowed me to reduce my average weekly mileage by over 60% while still routinely breaking 24 hours in some of. A must see for endurance sport lovers wavdheever 18 march 2014. The western states 100 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The western states 100 follows the four lead men on this amazing journey. The documentary about the 2010 western states 100 mile wser, 161km ultramarathon unbreakable has been made free because of the coronavirus pandemic. Unbreakable bonus features will is a digital 6 collection box set that will be released incrementally, each month for the duration of 2016. On june 26, 2010 four of the greatest ultramarathoners on earth toed the start line in squaw valley at the western states. He is also the first male to hold both the western states and angeles crest titles in the same year.
Geoff roes, undefeated at the 100 mile distance, an organic chef from juneau, alaska. This is a documentary about a long distance trail race annually held in the usa. A win will require breaking the course record and running the fastest. Western states 100 times favorite movie button overview. An inspiring movie, this one will motivate you to get a workout done and. Hal koerner, two time defending western states champion, and running store entrepreneur from ashland. Crossfit endurance founder brian mackenzie and ironman triathlete t. Journeyfilm, the production company behind the doc, has released the full movie for free on youtube. I watched the film at its premier in san franciscos sports basement last friday evening.
The western states 100 a jb benna film dvd, 2012 race running unbreakable. Starting in olympic valley, california near the site of the 1960 winter olympics and ending 100. Nov 28, 20 written by john medinger 112820 unbreakable. Visit unbreakablethewesternstates100 for more info. The film follows the top men in the 2010 western states 100 as they battle for the win. The western states endurance run, known commonly as the western states 100, is a 100 mile 161 km ultramarathon that takes place on californias sierra nevada mountains trails each year on the last full weekend of june. The western states 100 created by journeyfilm is an incredible documentary inside one of the most famous trail runs in north america. It is the first installment in the unbreakable film series a. Hal has raced in over 100 ultramarathons with podium finishes in most every one. The western states endurance run is thought of as the first 100 mile race, when in. Hal koerner, two time defending western states champion, and running s. If you are a long distance runner, or athlete of any kind, you will love it. This documentary follows four of the top ultrarunners in the world as they do battle to remain undefeated. The excitement and hardships of the the western states 100 mile endurance run, which is the worlds oldest 100 mile trail race, was captured in the 2012 documentary unbreakable.
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