These are just a smattering of my favorite shots by the professional photographers from the half marathon two weeks ago. What an exhilarating feeling! After looking at every single photo, and watching the finish line video multiple times, I also have learned that I strike my left heel too much while my right foot lands pretty beautifully mid- to forefoot every single time. Guess who's going to work on fixing that by going to a more minimal stance (i.e. Newton running shoes and Vibram FiveFingers....basically: barefoot). Heck, I'm not a big shoe person, anyway :)
About mile 3, right before the old Union Station. I thought this was a fun shot since we were in the same step, same stride, and both looking at the camera. She pulled away shortly after and finished 19-minutes ahead of me.
Deep in concentration, probably singing, around mile 9 or 10. Two steps later and I realized I was inches from running the photographer over! Whoops...quick sidestep and all was saved.
Stopping my watch at the finish line
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4 comments:
What shoes were you wearing during the race? I just started to run and I'm still a beginner. I'm actually thinking of buying a new pair of barefoot shoes but I don't know which one to buy. I already have two products in mind. Nike Free and New Balance. I'm a bit confused as to which of these shoes I'm going to buy. Check out the links below for each product. I just need your honest opinion about it and if possible, can you give me any advices like do's and don's about running. Any help is appreciated.
Nike Free
New Balance
Ok, you looked awesome.. So, what are the best running shoes? I think your so awesome for all the running your doing, I really want to get back into it I just have to get the drive back. I am in such a rut :)
You go Girl.
Congrats! You look awesome!
Gee, think I could answer a little sooner than a month later? Sorry, guys!
Those are my Asics, but I have since changed to Newtons. Like Cindy, I tend to be a minimalist, and the Newtons allow me to start that transition. Just be prepared to pay out the nose if you decide to go with them!
Thanks, everyone!
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