Oh My, I Found A TV Show I Like

Filed Under Exercise

Anyone who’s read 60 in 3 for any length of time knows that I don’t watch television. Heck, I don’t even have basic cable. My TV is nothing more than a screen for my DVD player and even this way it doesn’t get much use. I think TV is one of the biggest wastes of time, especially when there are a thousand better activities you could choose. So why would I be recommending a TV show?

Well, before I get into that, I would like to make a proper disclosure. This TV program was brought to my attention by its creators as a way of getting the show more publicity. I frequently get this kind of email from people who want to advertise their fitness products, books, websites and so on. I usually ignore them but this particular email caught my attention.

The Source

First of all, it’s from PBS. I’m a big supporter of public television and radio. I think they’re one of the few places where you can still find quality informational programs and news. Most other networks cater only to advertising dollars, but PBS and NPR (National Public Radio) seem to have a genuine interest in providing good information. It’s one of the reasons why I contribute to both organizations on a regular basis.

The Topic

Second, I found the topic intriguing. This program shows the training process of several individuals as they train for a marathon. Some of them are former athletes and some of them have never run a day in their life, but they’re all training towards the same goal. There’s no contest as far as I can tell, no competition or challenges and no silly elimination rounds. This isn’t about winning, this is simply a documentary about the training and the science behind it.

The Content

The science aspect really won me over. The show focuses not just on the personal issues of the participants but also on the science behind training. I’m a big proponent of knowing your body, learning about it and understanding why it works the way it does. This program has the same mind set. They’re not just showing us routines, they’re also showing us the how and why these training routines were picked. They’re showing us what various exercises do to our bodies and they teach us what works and why.

The Website

Finally, what made me want to write about this program on 60 in 3 was the website. I found it to be full of useful information without any bias or unnecessary advertising. Even if you don’t have any intention of watching the TV series, I would still recommend that you check out the website.

Summary

So without further ado, the program is called Marathon Challenge and it’s presented on PBS. I think it’s available on iTunes but I’m not sure about that. The website can be found here.

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