The First Gold

[aaardvarkkk]

I know Joan knew how amazing it was not only to run in the first womens Olympic Marathon, but to win it. But when she crossed the finish line, I wonder if she really REALLY knew what a truly historical moment it was.

[irishstud0802]

Brilliant...from start to finish alone and after knee surgery only 2 weeks before, wow. Thats shear heart and determination. Love these videos

[analyticaa]

wow. this video is just flat out inspiring!

[maravilla1992]

amazing 

[themarathon42]

I watch this video before I leave for every tough race. I'm running my first 100-mile race in August in Leadville, and I know this will inspire me. This song by the Killers is definitely on the iPod. 

[RiSe98U2]

I am more of a sprinter but every single time I watch this video, I am so amazed and it really makes me want to run a marathon. I love track so much! Thumbs up if you do too!

[liamloucks]

beast

[sdchargerfan78]

EPIC!

[Mineretta2012]

Inspired. And obviously blessed by God.

[ntarps1]

Where are all the Kenyans?

Also good song

[helveeta]

Love this video!!

[rkwest59]

What a great video - Joanie's performance was one of the classic performances of all time. FIrst women's marathon in the Olympics and she won convincingly despite her pre-race injuries!!!  She beat a legendary field: Grete Waitz (RIP), Rosa Mota, Ingrid Christiansen...simply amazing.

[ManlaiSadis]

this is epic...I almost cried

[ymotr]

Great video. I've started running again after ten years. This video reminded me of why I loved running and I now wonder why I ever quit. I watch it everyday after work and then go out on a run. It provides me that little extra motivational spark I need to go out even though I sometimes don't want to go run. Thank you.

[pch0mey]

I love running and this video is sick, thanks!

[Hurudrim]

And then Kenya and Somalia came and was like; Is this a sport? To run? Can we make money out of it? ....and they ran like never before

[evenros]

Grete Waitz! R.I.P

[kadanbproduction]

This was probly the most epic video I have watched this year.

[pbhj]

The music works so well, well timed and paced video editing too, nice. Thanks.

[zicohamdani]

I thought the beginning was RUNAWAY - KANYE!! and thought.. how fitting... whu-oh nope...

[TheMazze92]

THESE ARE GREAT -ALWAYS GIVES ME THE CHILLS-k .I.M

[TheGoodieRoom]

This video is freaken awesome!!!!!!

At 2:04 the zoom out and no one is near her!

[TheGoodieRoom]

This video is freaken awesome!!!!!!

[tragicallyfit]

Great video - except Joan wasn't just joined by Americans lining LA's streets; this Canadian guy was transfixed, watching on TV at home in Vancouver. Nationalism aside, I'd run my first marathon in 1982 & knew all about the adversity Joan had overcome just to get there. She was heroic - she IS heroic & still inspires me after 23 marathons & finally getting to Boston. I still run, teach HS & coach X-C & Track, and she now helps me inspire the kids I coach who, in turn, inspire me back.

[roxannesings]

nice song choice too!

[adbroadband]

you made my day...

[lax02010]

I don't think there is any way to improve this. It is perfect. You really nailed it.

[thenumber3iscool]

1:42 the cars are following her.... badass

[MadMAN1943]

great video man. love all of them. keep up the good work.

[njpatentdad]

She's awsome!!!! How inspiring to see two days before the NY marathon!!!!

[njpatentdad]

She's awesome!!!! How inspiring two days before NY marathon!!!!

[richanimal476]

@Mrlhave2go Just in case your wondering I already made a video of Haile Gebrselassie, similar format to this one, if you'd like to check it out.

[99utopia]

What a legend! On the weekend Joan Benoit, at age 53 ran 2:47 in the Chicago Marathon. Just one minute outside the qualifying time for the American Olympic Marathon trials...amazing!

[Moyizzo9196]

This is why I love running. Great videos Fancyboy. I've seen all of them and when training gets rough...turning to one of these videos helps find that meaning in why we do it.

[amoondria]

Amazing, simply amazing.

I discovered my love for running not so long ago. To see this is absolutely inspiring.

[dLimboStick]

OK, I mispelled Wottle. Oops

[dLimboStick]

The Dave Waddle hat FTW!

[srhggns4au]

that was just flat out awesome

[MrIhave2go]

dude your videos are the best running vids on the net!!! keep em coming!!..........lets see one of geb. winning the dubai marathon ;)

[bobster403]

My All-Time Sports moments:

5. Any race involving Steve Ovett

4. Kirk Gibsons 9th inning homer over those bastards the "A's"

3. Magics Junior, Junior Sky Hook

2. Miracle on Ice

1. Joan Benoit's epic trouncing of the greatest women's marathon field ever assembled.

[janetluke]

brilliant.

[djjohnson84]

Amazing. She's a phenom.

[innctbunny]

this video is amazing!

[sylnanu]

Awesome, just awesome!!

[Freeskier55]

that was a cool video, she smoked the competition

[Flyleafroxxsmysoxxs]

THIS IS MY COUSIN TWICE REMOVED WOOOOT!

[RainfeatherPearl]

I love this vid! It keeps me running during the rough patches - thank you!

[beebeechitown]

People don't know that earlier in that year Joan Benoit won the U.S. Olympic trials Marathon in Pittsburgh...only seventeen days after knee surgery!!!

Along with 1980's "Miracle on Ice" US Hockey Gold medal win over the Soviet Union, Benoit's 1984 Olympic Championship is the most inspirational athletic moment I've ever had the honor to witnessed.

[Alix8Walrus]

... When the race was over, I found that I was the only female student who had chosen to run the half marathon over the 10K. With only 4 other females (from the community) there and all of the rest men/boys, I am realized how amazing this video is.

[fancyboyproductions]

@Alix8Walrus Congratulations. That is awesome. I'm glad you liked the video. You are the people I make them for. Keep running!

[soccerchick12345108]

@Alix8Walrus

[Alix8Walrus]

I actually discovered this video twenty minutes before I had to leave for my school's own half marathon (which was open to the public.) I don't usually run distance, and remembering this video helped keep me running in the last fourth of the race...

[Carguello615]

This video is very inspirational

[toof]

awesome song and great video thanks!

[mamarrachon]

Awesome... Truly inspirational !! Great editing!!

[llandudnoboy]

It took supream confidence and courage to force the pace in an Olympic Marathon.

Other's especially Paula Radcliffe paid a very high price for going off much too fast in the heat of Athens

She was easily the fastest woman in that race but had to take the lead and paid the consequences

World Titles can always be broken but you will always be Olympic Champion for that games

Joan Bennoits gamble paid off Paula should have held back and run for glory from 24miles not from the first mile

[hackethal]

Sure you see 200lbs people turn in 3.30 times but can you imagine what time they would be able to turn in they were the correct weight. This two pounds for every inch rule is usaully a rule for men. Women should be a little lighter than this formula

[hackethal]

You do not have to skinny to run a marathon but it sure helps. Look at all the elite runners not an ounce of fat on them. The top USA runner Ryan Hall 5' 10" and 130lbs. The general rule of thumb is the two pounds for every inch tall rule. In other words a person who is a male that is 5' 10" should weigh approx 140lbs give or take only three or four pounds. It only makes sense when you go 26.2 miles any extra weight just slows you down.

[smoekdacheeb]

do you have to be skinny to run a marathon? what if i don't want to lose muscle mass?

[mcm2667]

We went to the same high school (Cape Elizabeth High in Maine) though she is older then me) and she use to run by my house all the time in high school, and before she graduated she was a legend.

[Rithis]

fantastic video man

[StaleBread12]

not gonna lie do dude i love your vids

[mannysz28]

Very Good Video...inspirational

[jlipin3]

I love this vid, first off.

But second - those quotes about battling yourself, guts overshadowing fear, etc...I saw a quote today that immediately resonated and is reflected in here.

"It is ok to lose to opponent, not ok to lose to fear." Mr. Miagi in the Karate Kid

[brzuchomowca]

music-

the killers - all these things that i've done

:)

[ndotterweich]

ive raced joan a couple times in davenport, iowa at the Bix 7 mile race, shes getting old but shes still got it, she beat me the first time i ran it!!

[chughes415]

I watch this once a week!!

[SlighterFacility]

@chughes415 I watch it once a day :)

[benjamin0520]

this song is PERFECT for this video... all of your videos are perfect

[OHOnlyHuman]

this are the perfect videos to watch days before the marathon =]

I'm 19 going for 3:30 all the way [Chicago Marathon]

I know I'm getting old, but I can't lose hope

as it seem bad that there are more years to come for my age

its also good to know t here are more years to come so I ca get better =]

[traverscm]

19 and getting old? Don't understand !

[OHOnlyHuman]

well I wont be in the youth division for long

[RenewableFuel]

19 is not old for the marathon. Late 20s and 30s is where you peak with the marathon.

[9210wizkid]

More people need to see your videos fancyboy. They are perfect.

[fancyboyproductions]

Thank you! Now spread the word! CB

[9210wizkid]

haha, definitely! I posted this one and "why do you run?" on my facebook and i've told all my friends to find them and watch them. great work man!

[shsnrod17]

this videos is the shit lol :]

[darkstar24660]

An inspirational goldmine. Hats off to Joan.

[oicuraqt]

Joan Benoit will be running in the Sept. 27, 2009 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half-Marathon (along with the mayor of Toronto). She is an inspiration!

[saveourworldrunner]

this is absolutly amazing! i cried while watching this! impossible is nothing!!!

[sarahxbearahh]

I watched this at the running camp i went too.

its sooo inspiring. i wish i could do something like that

[fancyboyproductions]

What Camp?

[sarahxbearahh]

Nike Running Camp in North Carolina

[YesForHope]

It takes guts to run a marathon 2 weeks after surgery.

By the way, I thought a long stride wasn't necessary during a marathon.

[matapan50]

I taped this race on vhs as it happened & when she came out of the tunnel @ the Colisium that final lap is right up there w/1980 Olympic Hockey Kirk Gibson 1988 home run.....that was a great 2 weeks in summer '84.

[vg5157]

I remember this event like was yesterday,I was a 50 years old man ,when she cross the line i cry ....and today watching this clip i cry again....Thanks for the memory

[born2run262]

I love this, and watch it before every long run for inspiration. Replayed the whole thing in my head countless times during my last marathon and had my best run ever! Thanks!

[AppleDGreen]

mister, your videos have made me cry over and over... my pleasure to watch 'em, THANKS

[thefallen2124]

Amazing

[athlettes]

FANTASTIC

[dougmoore50]

Just an awesome accomplishment at the time- and she ran a 2:49 at the 2008 trials -

In '84 to run the final 23 miles by herself is a true measure of this person -

Her performance will always stand as one of the greats in Olympic history

[UnknownSoldier4]

Such an inspiration, best hat too

[akersk42]

Awesome Video!!!

[spartansi2]

Joan Benoit, is amazing!!!

[j3nNj3nNy]

i have to agree to you for once