The story of how one immigrant’s determination and sweat created the most significant running event in the world. Run for Your Life touches the heart and soul of anyone who has a passion for running, and documents the inspirational life of Fred Lebow and the history of the New York City Marathon.
Genre
Sports Documentary
Featuring
Bill Rodgers (22-time marathon winner)
Grete Waitz (Won nine New York City Marathons—more than any other runner in history. She also won a gold medal at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics in Helsinki.)
Frank Shorter (Olympic Gold Medalist)
Kathrine Switzer and Nina Kuscsik (NYC Marathon winners)
Alberto Salazar (Three-time NYC Marathon winner)
Ed Koch (former New York City Mayor)
Director
Judd Ehrlich (Emmy-nominated "Mayor of the West Side")