So here is the trailer for “Big River Man”, you may have seen the movie, but if you haven’t, it’s worth it. Unlike the “Chasing Legends” movie trailer I posted recently, which inspires one to want to ride hard and be like Lance and the boys from the Tour… this one doesn’t. At least it didn’t for me. This guy is crazy. Having said that, he did some of the most remarkable and amazing open water swims, including swimming the full length of the Amazon, that anyone has ever done… or likely will ever do. So you are caught watching it in utter amazement of his athletic accomplishments… and reeling at his wrecklessness. A very unusual guy and an interesting movie.
Cheers,
Rob
click here to view trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce432_JmdB8
Hey Rob, I agree with the “crazy” diagnosis! I followed the swim while it was happening, and remembered him almost dying at the end. I thought at the time “wow, the feat must have totally exhausted him to the point of near death”. I started watching the movie expecting to see an athlete following the known and proper athletic regime, and was shocked to find a drunk driving nutbar who swilled alcohol throughout his Amazon swim. No wonder he almost killed himself!
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