If you're like me -- an obsessive endorphin addict -- you view the world through the lens of athletics, and specifically, distance running.
Music, literature, film -- all forms of art give us pause to question, what does this mean? How is it applicable to my life?
And, if you're a runner, often -- How and why does this remind me of running?
Resilience is a common theme in this year's nominees for the Best Picture Oscar as per usual; the Academy -- and humans in general -- loves a good underdog overcoming adversity story. None are athletics-related, but inspiration comes in all forms and metaphors. Hey, my favorite pre-meet pump-up movie has always been Gladiator.
Here are a few of my musings on why each of the nominees is inspiring to me as a runner. Scroll all the way to the last page to vote for your pick to win!
Editor's Note: I didn't see Bridge of Spies or The Room, so I won't discuss those here. Sorry!