Kickstarter of the Week: 26.2 Miles Closer to Living by New Road Film

I remember it like it was yesterday. It still seems like a bad dream, like it didn’t even happen – but we know it did. Runners are strong, confident, and nostalgic characters. We band together through fun times, difficult times, and even messy times. And we are stubborn (in all the best ways). Robert Wheeler crossed the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon about a minute prior to the

terrifying explosions blasting into the crowd on Boylston Street. During the next few hours, Robert spent time helping people, even saving a man’s life. Throughout all he witnessed on that horrifying day, Robert maintains his passion for running, and vows to run in the Boston Marathon again. Like everyone who was involved, his road to recovery from the events has not been easy.

26.2 Miles Closer to Living, a documentary by New Road Film, will follow Robert as he is training to come back to Boston in 2014 and run again. The film is not a documentary of the bombing events; instead, it is showcasing the human spirit of recovering from a horrible event, and retaining a pure passion for running.

You can guarantee, I’ll be one of the first in line to see this film.

Name: 26.2: Miles Closer to Living
Location: Boston, MA
Link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/717846038/262-miles-closer-to-living
Kickstarter End Date: 1/30/2014
Current Pledge: $2,090 of $2,000 (will be funded!)