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Dedication, discipline, drive and heart are qualities in all great long distance runners and in all those who reach for the American Dream. They are also at the core of the documentary; City Slickers Can't Stay With Me. City Slickers Can't Stay With Me tells the story of Hall of Fame distance running coach Bob Larsen, tracing his extraordinary career from his roots at San Diego State through coaching at Monte Vista High, Grossmont College, and then his 20 record-breaking years at UCLA. Framing the film's narrative is Coach Larsen's collaboration with long-time protege, Marathon Champion, Meb Keflezighi, and their pivotal role- along with Deena Kastor and Coach Joe Vigil- in rebuilding the status of American long distance running internationally. Mebrahtom (Meb) Keflezighi is a world class distance runner with a unique American success story. Born during a war of Independence in Eritrea, Meb and his family were forced to flee the war torn country when he was only 10 years old. They ...

Credited cast:
Bob Larsen Bob Larsen - Bob Larsen
Meb Keflezighi Meb Keflezighi - Meb Keflezighi
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Thom Hunt Thom Hunt
Deena Kastor Deena Kastor
Erik Larsen Erik Larsen
Steve Lewis Steve Lewis
Alberto Salazar Alberto Salazar
Ron Vavra Ron Vavra
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