Running To The Limits is a 2009 documentary film about filmmaker Alex Vero's journey to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Marathon.
[4] While running the Majorca Marathon to raise 40,000 for investment in further filming and training, he collapses from heat stroke, and vows the stop the project.
Vero's journey begins to gain press attention online from running blogs,[5] and generates reactions from marathon runners globally.
Due to his success against the odds, he is invited to train with the captain of the Belgrave Harriers at coach Frank Horwill's endurance sessions.
The film ends as Abebe attempts to win the Bristol Half Marathon to gain status as a runner and propel him to international success against Ben Moreau.