Pictures from the 30K
The first of the 30K pictures are out, so I thought I’d share:
This one was taken somewhere between mile 4 - where I dropped my jacket - and mile 6. I know this because if you look closely you can see that I’m still holding a Gu in my left hand.
I should take this time to say a big “Thank you!” to Marcus for getting me this earwarmer (and the matching gloves that I’d dropped with my jacket) for Christmas. This was the first time it had been cold enough to take them out, and I was very grateful for them!
I tucked my earband into my shorts at around mile ten, and we’re out of the subdivision but we have a turn lane, so this one must be somewhere between miles 14 and 16.
By the way, what’s with my postitioning here? It looks like my right leg is way too far towards the center of my body. I’ve noticed at times - usually on treadmills - that my ankle will brush my calf as I run occasionally, but chalked that up to the unnatural machine influence. Either that, or the picture angle is misleading.
I wish there was a bit less space between me and the clock. That, and I’m not sure that I’m quite in focus here, although the time certainly is.
Other than that, I think this is a great, strong finish shot. I’d really picked up the pace down the last 100m or so, and I think it shows.
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Jan 21st 2005
5:32 PM
Nice pictures. Certainly you are in shape, and judging by your smile in all three pictures, it seems that you really enjoyed that race. Congratulations.
Jan 21st 2005
5:44 PM
Thanks, Rafael. The race was a blast!
Jan 21st 2005
6:17 PM
Great photos! Isn’t it funny how we remember those details like that? And you can tell you’re really booking it there across the finish. Thanks for sharing!
Jan 21st 2005
8:07 PM
Yeah, the smiles!! What great photos, Richard.
Jan 21st 2005
8:34 PM
I love that last picture of you - you look strong and fast and happy. All very good things! - Mia
Jan 21st 2005
10:23 PM
Nice freakin’ legs! ;)
Good work on a great race. You look happy and relaxed in all the pictures.
Jan 22nd 2005
4:06 PM
You’re out of focus because you are running too fast for the camera!
Jan 22nd 2005
4:27 PM
Great pictures Richard!!
Jan 23rd 2005
11:15 AM
Great pics. Thanks for sharing!
Jan 23rd 2005
1:52 PM
You look really strong in the pictures, Richard. I’d love if I could ever get a finish line picture as nice as yours.
Jan 24th 2005
10:16 AM
I always forget what a handsome cud you are. You sure make running look easy. It’s amazing to know how NOT easy it is. You’re tough!
Jan 24th 2005
10:47 AM
No kidding, you’ve got some serious muscle in those legs. And you’re smiling! I don’t even know how many miles a 30K is, but I’m very, very impressed by how easy you make it look. Congratulations!
Jan 24th 2005
10:51 AM
Oh, and I forgot to say that I always thought that picture on your main page was not of you, but was instead a picture of a model you’d found somewhere to just sort of represent running, like a cover shot of a magazine or something. Now that I know it’s you, I’d say you could have a second career as a fitness model!
Jan 24th 2005
6:29 PM
Aw, you guys. Thanks. And for the record, a 30K is 18.6411358 miles long (approximately).
Jan 25th 2005
11:49 AM
Look at you! Those are great photos!
Jan 25th 2005
5:51 PM
cool man nice race and nice photos. looks like a strong kick at the end!
Jan 26th 2005
11:17 PM
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