Starting Over
(Running Documentary)
About this Video
Starting Over follows mountain-ultra-trail runner Sage Canaday over the course of a year as he grapples with a life-threatening illness, personal tragedy, and an uncertain future for his running career. Motivated by a love of trail running, the ultrarunning community, and the support of his partner, Sandi, Sage works to overcome these setbacks and make it to the starting line of a competitive ultramarathon, the Canyons 100K.
This film was presented by HOKA, with support from Spring Energy, Camelbak, Compressport, and Coros.
Backstory
When Sage was diagnosed with a bilateral pulmonary embolism, it was questioable as to whether he would ever race competitively again. I had a hunch there might be a story brewing and pitched Sage on documenting his return to racing. A few months later, he lost his home and most possessions in a house fire. It was then that the thematic elements of a story of starting over, professionally and personally, became clear.
Accolades
Starting Over was featured in the 2023 Runnation Film Festival.