Running Forward - Documentary | Evan Birch | An Intersection Between Running and Mental Health

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Ай бұрын

Documentary film by ‪@dylanleeder‬ featuring Ultra Runner, Evan Birch. A story about the intersection between running and mental health. An opportunity to run toward, rather than run away.
The documentary follows Evan's journey after a two decade career in emergency services and a diagnoses of PTSD, alongside his relationship with ultra running. Pushing the edges of human potential, all while coming from a place of joy, self-love and a deep respect for the journey he has taken both mentally and physically.
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Produced, Directed & Edited by
Dylan Leeder
Post-Produced, Edited, Colour & Visual Effects by
2C Media
Special Thanks to:
Cassie Hawrysh
Ray Zahab
Neil Birch
Ray Hawrysh
Brittney Wynnyk
John Griffiths
Stuart Chutter
Jennifer Coleman
Erica Fredstrom
Alex Gysen
Claudia Blandford
Sinister Sports

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@ultrabirch Ай бұрын

Dylan and I are excited to see everyone at the 📽🎞premiere tonight! Engage in that chat and share in the experience together!

@heyjerson 28 күн бұрын

This is why I gravitate towards long distance running. It gives you that ample space and time to process whatever you need to deal with. Such an inspiring short film!

@ultrabirch 28 күн бұрын

Jerson, thank you for taking the time to watch and or share the film. There is definitely something freeing about being on the trails that hits differently.

@rundavidrun76 Ай бұрын

Very powerful! It’s amazing what the human spirit is capable of doing. I’m so glad you found your way forward through the processes of running. One step, one mile, one day at a time.

@ultrabirch Ай бұрын

David I truly appreciate the kind words and time you took to watch and share your feedback on what you took away. As you say one step at a time!

@melissaboisvenue8263 19 күн бұрын

This was beautiful in so many ways. Thank you for advocating for first responders and emergency responders. Signed, a wife of a firefighter who experienced ptsd ❤️

@ultrabirch 18 күн бұрын

Mel! Appreciate your kind words and that it resonated with you on the level it did. Shared experience is a special thing.

@chad.haggerty Ай бұрын

Fantastic video! As a former emergency responder (RCMP) also diagnosed with PTSD, this hits hard. Happy for you, man. Thanks for this.

@ultrabirch Ай бұрын

Chad thank you for watching and sharing a bit of your story. This is so much more than a running documentary. Thank you for your service and your time to leave a comment. ❤

@SeeChadRun Ай бұрын

Love the story and triumph over challenges! So much meaning, hope, and inspiration in this video!

@ultrabirch Ай бұрын

Chad appreciate your time and kind words to watch the Doc and share within your circle.

@karlyjacobsen Ай бұрын

Congratulations Evan and Dylan on this incredible documentary! It turned out more beautiful than I could have imaged. I got emotional watching this! Evan you have such an incredible story, and one that is going to help and inspire so many people. You should be so proud! Mitch and I are sure proud- not just to have you on our team but to know you as a person. Keep up the amazing work!

@ultrabirch Ай бұрын

Wow, just wow. Thank you for your support, belief and friendship. You and Mitch are unwavering in your support and I am so grateful for that and to have you in our circle!

@lisamarkmanion2328 Ай бұрын

Wonderful journey Evan! Thank you for sharing!

@ultrabirch Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, sharing and your time to leave a heartfelt comment.

@newellpaddleboards9769 Ай бұрын

Amazing!!! Such a great film - inspiring and so brave. Congrats!

@ultrabirch Ай бұрын

Appreciate the support and kind words ❤

@2CMediaInc Ай бұрын

It's surreal watching this back, such an incredible story, Evan. Dylan, you did an amazing job with this. Thanks for trusting us with the post, it was an honour!

@ultrabirch Ай бұрын

You far exceeded our expectations, thank you for treating this with so much respect and attention.

@wynnhardrath 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for your service 🙏 just dealt with losing someone on a training hill

@ultrabirch 18 күн бұрын

Appreciate you taking 11min of your time to watch and also comment. My hope is that this will reach those who may feel the same as I once did.

@colin8308 Ай бұрын

Amazing job, Dylan!

@ultrabirch Ай бұрын

I second that!!

@Hypno_Holly Ай бұрын

Awesome video! Such an inspiring story and such incredible footage. Very well done 😊. I agree with Evan about the healing journey…. It’s not about running from but running to…. Running (and its community) + Therapy = Magic. Way to lean into the healing and to conquer a tough race. Running and life have so many parallels. Amazing video. Thank you.

@ultrabirch Ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch, comment and share. I never knew what this would morph into and I can’t wait to see where it goes.