"Unbreakable" is an amazing documentary that gives you an inside look at the 2010 Western States Endurance Run. The film follows the daily lives, training regiments and race day action of 4 of the world's elite ultra runners, Geoff Roes, Anton Krupicka, Hal Koerner and Killian Jornet. It also gives the viewer some insight as to where this unbelievable sport began through ultra running pioneer Gordy Ainsleigh's eyes.
In 1974, Gordy Ainsleigh was the first to run the course of the Western States Endurance Run. At the time, the trail was used only by horses participating in the 24-hour Western States Trail Ride. When his horse went lame prior to the race, Ainsleigh decided he would run the torturous 100 miles (160 km) of mountain trail from the Squaw Valley Ski Resort to Auburn, California, rather than look for another horse to ride. Ainsleigh completed the 'equestrian race' without a horse, in 23 hours and 47 minutes. This was the beginning of the Western States Endurance Run, and the beginning of the modern sport of ultradistance trail running.
A special viewing is being presented by some local stud runners at Brewvies Cinema Pub (21 and older) on Thursday, March 21st. Brewvies is located at 677 South 200 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. Tickets are $7 at the door or visit mrc-ultra.blogspot.com to purchase tickets in advance. Hope to see you there.
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