Yesterday 16,000 runners filled the streets in the ING Hartford Marathon, a half marathon, a 5K and kids' races. These runners are streaming across the starting line in front of the Capitol.
Some runners break out in smiles as they finish. Others grimace.
That is a lot of runners. The people that grimace might smile next time they run.
ReplyDeleteI love the flowers, creative decoration for this event!Your pictures are fabulous!Great article!
ReplyDeleteLéia
So, what was your time? Lois ran the ING Marathon in NYC in 2003. Pretty flowers.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed that there were so many participants!
ReplyDeleteLooked at the results, appears that this marathon is walker friendly. Might have to add this one to my list - thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou must have finished early to get your camera and take these shots! Love the flowers lining the finish. I wonder how many of the exhausted runners actually noticed them.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could still do that... Love the colours.
ReplyDeleteYes, I wish I was elsewhere!
Now that's a lot of runners! Great colours in these shots.
ReplyDeleteLike everyone else, I am amazed that someone thought to put potted flowers all along the approach to the finish line!
ReplyDeleteAnd Jack, I do love that beautiful crisp Fall weather you are having. I even go to visit snow at least once during the winter!
I don't run, but I know why others do. Good show!
ReplyDeleteI seldom see a smiling runner. Most have a kind of grimace on their face. This truly is remarkable.
ReplyDeleteFill your mind with Mind Stuffers
Great pictures, I am already tired...
ReplyDeleteI think I've seen those same smile vs. grimace expressions when I've photographed races near the end. It looks so easy for some and so difficult for others.
ReplyDeleteA LOT of runners indeed! I love the different expressions as they cross the finish line!! Such colorful and beautiful flowers to welcome them, too! Well, I'm tired now, think I'll go back to bed!! At my age I'm glad I was born skinny! With any luck I'll be skinny when I kick the bucket!! Have a great week, Jack!!
ReplyDeleteThis would be good for me...
ReplyDeleteYOu're going to wear that color memory card OUT jack!
ReplyDeleteFunny, I rarely see runners smiling. I take that as a sign.
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Our big marathon was today but I didn't go down to see it - too busy today!
ReplyDeleteWow, look at the concentration on their faces!
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing the faces of runners in the photographs.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great crowd.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how or why anyone does these things. :S
ReplyDeletei never did a race. i dont think i would smile much, haha
ReplyDeleteI would definitely be a smiler Jack......to be finished!! Great shots.
ReplyDeleteSo many runners!
ReplyDeleteAnd your shots are fabulous!