Okay, so most of the time I purchase my race photos just as evidence I was there. It isn't like they are super-flattering or anything. Sometimes there is a single good shot. Other times there are a couple half-way decent shots and I figure I can crop them myself to create something sort-of-cool. Most of the time I look really awkward. But at least I was there... running.
When I saw how many cameras were out for the Warrior Dash, I was definitely optimistic that I might get something special.
In particular, I remember seeing a very large lens as I quickly crawled through the "Warrior Web." I thought for certain I'd get a grunting, half-spitting spot of my determined face, my body all hunched over. But perhaps the dude didn't record my race number when I stood up, because that particular photo wasn't in the mix I received when the email of proofs arrived. (Perhaps I'll search the "lost photos.")
But I did get several shots of me jumping over the fire. What an impressive feat that was (heh.) Of course they are absolutely not flattering, but the level of awkwardness provides exactly the right memento for a truly unique experience. And yes, you can see up my skirt, although I have both running tights and the skirt-shorts underneath, so really there is nothing to see here... aside from FIRE!
Behold... crazy person jumping fire:
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(Thank you Brightroom Photography for capturing this special event. Disclaimer: I paid for my participation in the Warrior Dash and for the Brightroom photos myself. Nobody on either staff expected I would blog about this experience or the photos.)
Comments (7)
That second photo is brilliant!!
Posted by Vicky | November 3, 2010 8:53 PM
Posted on November 3, 2010 20:53
OMG! That is awesome!
Posted by mayberry | November 3, 2010 10:01 PM
Posted on November 3, 2010 22:01
The second photo is amazing. You're totally my running-mom hero. Now if I could just get on the treadmill...
Posted by Jessica | November 4, 2010 5:10 AM
Posted on November 4, 2010 05:10
I think that first picture is fantastic! Super badass you. :)
Posted by Bill | November 4, 2010 5:50 AM
Posted on November 4, 2010 05:50
Dude. Awesome.
Posted by Stimey | November 4, 2010 6:27 AM
Posted on November 4, 2010 06:27
I was disappointed that the photographers only got pictures of me jumping over fire--the fire jumping pictures were awesome, but that's all there were. There were photographers at each of the obstacles, but apparently they didn't get me.
Posted by Andrew | November 4, 2010 10:39 AM
Posted on November 4, 2010 10:39
I love it!
Posted by Summer | November 4, 2010 11:03 AM
Posted on November 4, 2010 11:03