Adventure Film Watch Party: "Run For Your Life: The New York Marathon"

Running and adventure inspiration during lockdown!


Location
The Arsenal Community Hub
56 Benwell Road
London
N7 7BA
Date and time
19:30 - 21:25
Thursday, 25th of February 2021


During the current lockdown, Team #GoodgymRedThunder will be hosting a weekly Adventure Film Watch Party- an opportunity to watch these great free-to-air documentaries together! During these uncertain times, sometimes we need a bit of inspiration to get us out the door and finding our own adventures!


"Run For Your Life: The New York Marathon"

Blending archival and contemporary footage with recollections from past champions, recreational participants, volunteers and local politicians, this documentary looks at the life and passion of Fred Lebow, founder of the New York City Marathon.

From extremely humble beginnings -- in 1970, less than 100 people participated in the inaugural 26.2 mile race through the five boroughs -- the race evolves into a global happening, drawing competitors and spectators from all over the world.

"Without one eccentric first-generation Jewish immigrant from Transylvania, the New York City Marathon simply wouldn't exist. Ehrlich's fun, loving, and inspirational tribute to the late Fred Lebow shows how one man's imagination, determination, and love for running created one of the world's most popular sporting events."- Tribeca Film Festival

(Film Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes)

https://youtu.be/CMK7e7uP-TY


You will need to sign in to the TwoSeven video synchronising service and download their browser extension to watch this film. Instructions can be found on their home page.

Video sharing site: https://twoseven.xyz/

A chat option will be available for viewers of correspond to each other during the screening.

We are open to film suggestions. The only caveat is that they must be free-to-air and only available through non-subscription services.



Who's going

  • Lorna Gott
  • Cat Virden
  • Simon Fitzmaurice
  • John Adkins
  • Slough runner
  • Becky
  • Martin
  • Lewisham runner
  • York runner
  • Jay Rosenberg

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Location
The Arsenal Community Hub
56 Benwell Road
London
N7 7BA
Date and time
19:30 - 21:25
Thursday, 25th of February 2021



The Arsenal Community Hub
56 Benwell Road
London
N7 7BA


Simon Fitzmaurice
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Age Restriction

GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity

Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.

This event is organised by your Taskforce, a group of experienced GoodGym members in your area, they are not responsible for your safety. You should feel confident to participate in the event as it is described and you do so at your own risk.

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