5 Must-Watch Films To Prepare For XC Season
5 Must-Watch Films To Prepare For XC Season
Cross country season is officially here. If you aren't pumped yet, here are a few documentaries to get you inspired. ON THE RISE: Allie Ostrander &a
Cross country season is officially here. If you aren't pumped yet, here are a few documentaries to get you inspired.
ON THE RISE: Allie Ostrander
Released circa November 2014
Allie Ostrander emerged as a distance-running prodigy on the remote Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. A three-time state cross country champion and 10:03 two-miler on the track as a high schooler, Ostrander's rise from prep phenom to U.S. Olympic Trials competitor has intrigued a nation. In this 2014 film, we followed Ostrander as she trained in the harsh Alaskan climate and terrain prior to her first cross country national championship meet, Nike Cross Nationals, in Portland, Oregon.
WATCH FULL SERIES:
Episode One: Mountains and Ghosts Conquered
Episode Two: Under The Lights
Released circa October 2014
Two years ago, we followed the No. 1-ranked Colorado Buffaloes as they prepared to defend their NCAA cross country title. 2014's team was touted as the best Colorado squad ever, which was quite the statement considering the long history of success Coach Mark Wetmore has enjoyed: six national titles in 20 years; four on the men's side, and two on the women's. Now, an aura surrounds the man who has led so many teams to the promised land. As we followed the Colorado men in their build-up to a title defense, we sought to define the Wetmore factor and witness it in action.
WATCH FULL SERIES:
Episode One: The Birth
Episode Two: The Factor Reigns
Episode Three: The New Generation
Bonus: The Factor Reigns
The Birth (Bonus Clip)
Released circa September 2015
The New Mexico Lady Lobos have built a NCAA powerhouse with a combination of international superstars and domestic talent. Joe Franklin's 2015 squad figured to be particularly formidable, as two new transfers instantly made them title contenders—including Courtney Frerichs, who would go on to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
WATCH FULL SERIES:
Episode One: The British Invasion
Episode Two: Surprise Some People
A Car Ride with The Lady Lobos (Bonus Clip)
Released circa September 2013
In 2013, we wanted to see if perennial DII powerhouse Adams State could once again go head to head with the big dogs of DI.
We traveled to Alamosa, Colorado, the home of the Grizzlies, to try and answer two simple questions.
WATCH FULL SERIES:
Episode One: Giant Killers
Episode Two: The Powerhouse
Released circa April 2015
Follow Ryan Hall's journey from his early days as a 13-year-old on his first run around Big Bear Lake to his college years at Stanford and his American record in the half marathon in 2007.
WATCH FULL SERIES:
Episode One: The Big Dreamer From Big Bear
Episode Two: Welcome to The Marathon
Episode Three: What's Next?
ON THE RISE: Allie Ostrander
Released circa November 2014
Allie Ostrander emerged as a distance-running prodigy on the remote Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. A three-time state cross country champion and 10:03 two-miler on the track as a high schooler, Ostrander's rise from prep phenom to U.S. Olympic Trials competitor has intrigued a nation. In this 2014 film, we followed Ostrander as she trained in the harsh Alaskan climate and terrain prior to her first cross country national championship meet, Nike Cross Nationals, in Portland, Oregon.
WATCH FULL SERIES:
Episode One: Mountains and Ghosts Conquered
Episode Two: Under The Lights
RELATED:
THE PROGRAM: Colorado
Released circa October 2014
Two years ago, we followed the No. 1-ranked Colorado Buffaloes as they prepared to defend their NCAA cross country title. 2014's team was touted as the best Colorado squad ever, which was quite the statement considering the long history of success Coach Mark Wetmore has enjoyed: six national titles in 20 years; four on the men's side, and two on the women's. Now, an aura surrounds the man who has led so many teams to the promised land. As we followed the Colorado men in their build-up to a title defense, we sought to define the Wetmore factor and witness it in action.
WATCH FULL SERIES:
Episode One: The Birth
Episode Two: The Factor Reigns
Episode Three: The New Generation
Bonus: The Factor Reigns
The Birth (Bonus Clip)
RELATED:
AWAY FROM HOME: New Mexico
Released circa September 2015
The New Mexico Lady Lobos have built a NCAA powerhouse with a combination of international superstars and domestic talent. Joe Franklin's 2015 squad figured to be particularly formidable, as two new transfers instantly made them title contenders—including Courtney Frerichs, who would go on to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
WATCH FULL SERIES:
Episode One: The British Invasion
Episode Two: Surprise Some People
A Car Ride with The Lady Lobos (Bonus Clip)
RELATED:
INSIDE: Adams State
Released circa September 2013
In 2013, we wanted to see if perennial DII powerhouse Adams State could once again go head to head with the big dogs of DI.
We traveled to Alamosa, Colorado, the home of the Grizzlies, to try and answer two simple questions.
- How does Coach Damon Martin get kids to come to Adams State?
- Why are the Grizzlies so good?
WATCH FULL SERIES:
Episode One: Giant KillersEpisode Two: The Powerhouse
RELATED:
RESURRECTION: Ryan Hall
Released circa April 2015
Follow Ryan Hall's journey from his early days as a 13-year-old on his first run around Big Bear Lake to his college years at Stanford and his American record in the half marathon in 2007.
WATCH FULL SERIES:
Episode One: The Big Dreamer From Big Bear
Episode Two: Welcome to The Marathon
Episode Three: What's Next?
RELATED:
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