Why We Run: A Documentary Review

Have you ever wondered what motivates some of the world’s best runners to pursue their dreams and achieve greatness? If so, you might want to watch the documentary Why We Run, featuring Kenenisa Bekele and Joshua Cheptegei, two of the most successful distance runners in history.

The documentary “Why We Run”, produced by the NN Running Team, is a short but insightful glimpse into the lives and careers of Bekele and Cheptegei, who share their stories of how they started running, what challenges they faced, and what goals they have for the future.

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Glimpse about Kenenisa Bekele

Bekele, from Ethiopia, is the world record holder for the 5,000 and 10,000 meters, and has won four Olympic gold medals and 17 world titles. He reveals how he was inspired by his older brother, who was also a runner, and how he had to hide his training from his family, who wanted him to focus on his studies. He also talks about his ambition to break the marathon world record, which he narrowly missed by two seconds in 2019.

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Glimpse about Joshua Cheptegei

Cheptegei, from Uganda, is the current world record holder for the 5,000 and 10,000 meters on the track, and the 5K and 15K on the road. He tells how he was fascinated by running since he was a child, and how he watched Bekele win the Olympics in 2008. He also explains how he overcame the doubts of his parents, who wanted him to finish school, and how he received the support of the president of Uganda, who encouraged him to pursue his running career.

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About the Documentary Why we run

The documentary “Why We Run” is a captivating and inspiring watch, as it shows the passion, dedication, and resilience of these two amazing athletes, who have overcome many obstacles and achieved incredible feats. It also showcases the beauty and diversity of their countries, cultures, and running communities, which have shaped their identities and values.

If you are interested in watching the documentary “Why We Run“, you can find it on YouTube¹. You can also learn more about the NN Running Team², which is a group of elite runners from different countries, who train together and support each other.

Summary of Documentary Why We Run | Kenenisa Bekele & Joshua Cheptegei

• The video is a documentary about Kenenisa Bekele and Joshua Cheptegei.
• Kenenisa Bekele was not initially interested in athletics and was encouraged to try it by his teacher.
• Bekele’s family did not support his athletic pursuits, but he continued to train and compete in secret.
• Eventually, Bekele’s success in athletics made his family proud and he was able to pursue his passion freely.
• Both Bekele and Cheptegei have achieved great success in athletics, with Bekele having achieved everything in the sport and Cheptegei being guaranteed a spot in the Olympics.

Transcript of Documentary Why We Run | Kenenisa Bekele & Joshua Cheptegei

The video start with Kenenisa Bekele in Addis Abeba – Ethiopia

“Kenenisa Bekele, a professional runner, speaks in the video.

In the beginning, it was not very clear for me. I played football, I played volleyball, and randomly one day during football, my teacher told me that if I try athletics, maybe I’m very strong and become like other runners. Just I feel maybe he was joking to me and it’s impossible maybe to become a professional athlete.

My family did not allow me to do some extra, you know, like training for athletics. They wanted me to study and bring good results within my study. Sometimes I’m hiding them to go to training, maybe two races I have been competing, hiding them. They don’t know, you know, when during a competition, they hear on the radio somebody here on the radio and they told them, “Oh, your son has become a good runner,” and he was achieved, you know, good results. There was they were very happy. They are, you know, they are happy.

At that time, I told them, “You know, I’m not any more depend on you after this, so don’t force me to work other jobs, you know, for you farming or something apart from my study. So leave me now. I’m a free person. I found some helper.” So after they are happy, they allow me, then I start freely training. And just now, I’m guaranteed in the Olympics. The only championship I became, you know, I achieved everything in athletics. So, but you know, really now, it’s my goal was, you know, to break Ma…”

“Joshua Cheptegei, another professional runner, speaks in the video.

I started running when I was in primary school. I was in P5, and I was 11 years old. I was running barefooted, and I was running to school. And then, I started running for my school, and then I started running for my district. And then, I started running for my country.

So, it’s been a journey, and I’m happy that I’m still running. I’m still enjoying it. I’m still passionate about it. And I’m still looking forward to achieving more in the sport.”

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