Friday, May 6, 2011

Running in the rain

I can now say that I have run a race in the rain. This past Sunday I ran the Forest City Road Race 1/2 Marathon. I struggled with a side stitch and heel pain..... the race kinda sucked. On the positive side, I know that I will be a stronger runner for it.

It was my second worse half marathon time (chip: 2:00:49)....... disappointing. Pfffft.


Not the greatest photos.... unfortunately, these are the best of the bunch. I don't know that I have ever liked a snapshot that has been taken by race photographers.







I wonder if they do "Glamour Shot" race photos? Hmmmmmmmmm.................


Not like this......



Something more like this.




Have you ever liked a race photo?

Gotta run.

6 comments:

northernbliss said...

You look great!!! Love your outfit - are those knee sox?

Stacey said...

They are knee socks... but they are compression knee socks (meaning it's socially acceptable to be wearing them after the age of 12).

That Pink Girl said...

Racing in the rain is not my idea of ideal race conditions either. But you toughed it out! Waynto go!!!
Yeah, race photos are usually awful for me. My first ultra tho, they got some good ones at the finish line. I'm smiling ear to ear! As much as I enjoy running, that was def my best running moment ever. Guess it showed on my face!

Unknown said...

That Pink Girl: I am glad to hear that there is actually someone out there who has a good race photo!!

juli said...

Yep, I mostly hate race photos, especially in the rain. ; )

Congrats on the finish!

Big Daddy Diesel said...

At least you were smiling and didnt have the look of death or drool coming out of your mouth.

And the race in the rain, thats pretty hardcore