If there is such a thing as "best ultrarunner ever," Yiannis Kouros must be The Man. He owns more world records for distance than anybody. He's universally regarded as a true running champion, and Ultra-G herself also knows him as a real nice guy! This is his story.

First time ever available in the US.

Forever Running gives an in-depth look at the life and philosophy of the legendary Yiannis Kouros, known as the "Running God," "Golden Greek," "Pheidippides' Successor," and as the "Master of Pain." Kouros holds records from 100 miles to 1,000 miles, from 200 km to 1,600 km, and from 1 day to 10 days.

Archival footage from ultra events is combined with Kouros speaking about experiences gained through running.

This first person account is divided into sections:

• Ultra running
• Childhood
• Spartathlon: In the footsteps of Pheidippides
• Inspiration
• Immigrant in Australia
• Family
• Sidney-Melbourne
• In Pursuit of the Record
• Fear
• Defeat, Death, and Olympics.

Running time: 60 minutes. Greek with English subtitles. Written and directed by Elias Giannakakis. Distributed by the Coury brothers, with the permission of Yiannis Kouros, 2007.

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