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Flash - Unbreakable: Western States 100 Screening

2 Dec 2011 18:00
Location: 
Centre for Digital Media, 577 Great Northern Way, Vancouver BC

I ran Western States 100 in 2007, it was my first 100 mile ultramarathon. I'm excited to host this screening and will share my experiences and answer any questions after the screening. . 

Screening will be held at Centre for Digital Media, go to the back of the building to the Hanger, bring something warm to wear since its sometimes cold in the presentation room.

Register at https://www.facebook.com/events/280356655337011/ or by adding your name as a comment below.

 

Trailer:

http://www.ws100film.com/index.html

 

About the Film:

On June 26, 2010 four of the greatest ultramarathoners on earth toed the start line in Squaw Valley at the Western States 100-mile endurance run, the oldest and most prestigious 100-mile foot race.

"Unbreakable: The Western States 100" follows the four lead men on this amazing journey. Hal Koerner, two time defending Western States champion, and running store entrepreneur from Ashland, Oregon. Geoff Roes, undefeated at the 100-mile distance, an organic chef from Juneau, Alaska. Anton Krupicka, undefeated in every ultramarathon he has ever started, a graduate student living in Boulder, Colorado. Killian Jornet, the young mountain runner and two time Ultra-trail du Mont-Blanc champion, from Spain.

The film shadows each runner from the pre-race preparation in their hometowns to the daily life they each lead in and outside of running. While their lives may be quite different, the goal is the same: win the Western States 100-mile run. Only one will win and the journey is unforgiving.

With unprecedented access, the film takes the viewer on the course and with each of the crews, pacers and family members who are working to get their runner across the finish line. From battling injury to surprising changes in the lead, to in-depth interviews with race champions and ultrarunning figureheads, "Unbreakable: The Western States 100" showcases perhaps the most exciting race of its kind.

 

Comments

Sibylle's picture

Thanks for organizing this,

Thanks for organizing this, Craig.  Great movie, great inspiration, cool stories.  Sorry we were a tad late.  Didn't get out the door in time and the traffic was horrendous.

Thank you for comming out, it

Thank you for comming out, it was great to enjoy the film with the local running community
Sibylle's picture

Lots of familiar faces.  Great

Lots of familiar faces.  Great evening.  Enjoyable on all fronts - and thanks to your warning to dress warmly, I was comfortable, too.

 

Registering

Hi,

I'd like to attend -- hope it's not too late to register!

Cheers,
Thomas N.

Sibylle's picture

I hope you came out. Sorry, I

I hope you came out. Sorry, I rushed from work to the screening and did not check the website.

 

Thanks.

Thanks, folks. The boy and I shall bring non-perishables and scarves.

This is me registering.

Hello. I am registering as a comment below. I would like to attend this and so would my kid. I can't view the Facebook page, is there anything on there that I should know? What's the price of admission?

My name, for purposes of registration, is Andy Healey. The kid's name is Sam.

Thanks.

Thank you Andy, you are both

Thank you Andy, you are both on the guest list, I will be combining all the names from the facebook, cfa and meetups to one list so as long as your name is somewhere you are on the list. Craig
Sibylle's picture

Hi Andy, I just messaged

Hi Andy,

I just messaged the host, Craig, and asked him to put you and you son on the guest list.  Not sure about the entry fee. I think Craig mentioned it is free, but I am fully prepared to chip in for the cost of the venue.
The only other thing you should know is that the venue might be chilly, so dress warm.

Thank you Sibylle, this event

Thank you Sibylle, this event is free, but any donations would be appreciated, I will have boxes food bank donations and another box for event costs donations. Craig

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