Documentary Feature • English & French • 84 minutes

A runner chasing Olympic dreams. A coach facing cancer. A story about mentorship, resilience, and showing up for each other.

SECONDS AWAY follows Belgian-American runner Peter Callahan and his longtime coach, Patrick McHugh, as they chase one last shot at the Olympic Games. When Patrick is diagnosed with cancer, their pursuit becomes an unflinching look inside the sacrifices, devotion, and rare bond that define life at the edge of elite running.

FEATURING

PETER CALLAHAN
Belgian National Champion

NICK WILLIS
2x Olympic Medalist

DONN CABRAL
2x Olympian

ROBBY ANDREWS
1x Olympian

COLBY ALEXANDER
NCAA Champion

ISAAC UPDIKE
World Championship Medalist

The film offers a rare glimpse into the world of elite running, following Peter as he trains alongside Olympic athletes and hopefuls. Through intimate moments of triumph and heartbreak, we witness the raw dedication required to compete at the highest level.

  • "Like the legendary sports documentary "Hoop Dreams," Kegan and Webley captured a slice of life in a way that is not often presented on screen for professional runners."

    —Cory Mull, Forbes.com

  • "A stunning, human, unforgettable story that speaks to every one of us who's ever dared to keep going when the odds said stop."

    —Kate Gladdin, Resilience Expert & Best-Selling Author

  • "Blew me away. This was such a great and intimate portrait of how much professional athletes are willing to push themselves to chase the Olympic dream. I don't think I've seen a film that goes so deep."

    —Chris Chavez, Founder CITIUS MAG

  • A vastly different kind of sports documentary. One that is raw, one that is honest, and one that truly presents us with a different kind of inspiration"

    —John Edward Betancourt, Nerds That Geek

  • "A powerful story of resilience and human connection."

    —Julie Seureau, Producer, I Am: Celine Dion

  • "Reminds us that the bravest thing we can do is let others see our struggles. It's about the human spirit - how we rise, how we connect, and how we find hope in the narrowest of margins."

    —Dr. Jo Lukins, Sports Psychologist and Author

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