Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Mississauga Photo Overload + Video

After a week of rest and relaxation to the max (though I did run twice, a 6K and a 12K) along with eating and drinking everything I had restricted from my diet leading up to the race, I'm ready to get back into training mode. I'll still be taking it pretty easy for another week or two since I know I am still in recovery, but I do have a little race coming up soon and need to get myself back into marathon condition.

But first... another look at last weekend's Mississauga Marathon. I actually purchased my official pics for a change since there were several good ones and I thought the $39 was worth it for the complete digital set.


















Am I the only one who likes to look up results for people who show up in my race pics? #1871 finished with a chip time of 4:02:34. (I win.)
















#1338 finished with a chip time of 4:01:48. (I win.)




#1338 finished with a chip time of 4:03:05. (I win.)



































Check out this finish line video. Watch for me to the right and take note of my legs almost buckling after the mat.

50 comments:

Anonymous said...

I've never thought of seeing what time the other people have that are in my photos! Great idea!!!!

Great pics too :)

Sarah said...

Awesome pics!!! Haha...I like that you went back to check who you beat...too funny.

Teamarcia said...

You are so funny looking up people's finish times!
You are a bolt of violet beauty out there. I totally had the leg buckling thing happen in Columbus--weird!

Juliana said...

Wow, look at your leg muscles in picture 4 from the top. Great pics, like usual!!!!

Brian Bray said...

I've never looked up anybody's time from my picture before...but in five minutes I'm sure I'll start.

Anonymous said...

Wow, you got a ton of great pictures!! Looks like you really enjoyed the race while others were struggling. Hope you enjoyed your little break. From the pictures on FB looks like you had a blast.

Anonymous said...

You got the whole set for $40?! Seriously?! Wow. I want that race photographer all the time. ;)

Great pics! YOu always get good race shots - looking strong and *happy*. I have Never looked up other people's race times, lol. But, I love that you did this and that you beat them. ;) haha

No Longer Using said...

you can never have too many pictures!!! and you look FANTABULOUS in all of them!!!!!!!!!!! that purple top is an awesome color! looking GOOD marlene!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good call on purchasing the pics :)

i have never thought to look up other race #s in my photos!!!!!!!!!! i don't race as often as you, or in races w/ photos, but that is such a funny/AWESOME idea!!!!!!!!1 (YOU WIN!!!!!!!!!!).

and thanks for the tag!!! i'll play along soon :) happy tuesday!

Heather said...

Great race pics!

Pining for Pinterest said...

That is awesome!!! I love how you are posing and smiling for all the pictures :)

Mel -Tall Mom on the Run said...

Wow you got sooo many pictures!! Wow your legs were DONE.. Awesome that you beat all those people, never thought to look people up in the stats.

A little race....UGH!! I am trying to get back at it and I have had 23 days..

Mel-2nd Chances said...

Those pics ARE great, and the video is awesome too! :) Too funny about looking up times, I've done that too... especially if I remember them from the race. You won!!!!

H Love said...

you are so funny! your pics are amazing. whata great accomplishment!

Unknown said...

Great job!!! Awesome pics!

teacherwoman said...

Those are some great race photos! Nice job, girl!

Road Warrior said...

Marlene, these pics look great and you look great in them! Too funny that you look up others in your pictures. I never thought to do that.

Jen Feeny said...

OMG those are the best pics ever! Seriously you are one happy camper girl! :)

Jocelyn said...

Awesome pictures! Totally work the 39 bucks! Great job :) Loved the video

Aron said...

LOVE the pics!!!!! i bought from big sur too because its just worth having them when there are so many good ones! PLUS yours was a big memorable race :)

Denise said...

nice pics!!! you were in the perfect spot for all the photographers!

Amy said...

Great pics! You actually look like you're having fun!

RunToTheFinish said...

Ok, I expect lessons on race day for how to get such friggin awesome pictures!

Anonymous said...

u look absolutely wonderful in your pictures!!! yay!!!
u do not look like u just ran for 4 hours. u look like u took a lap around the block.

hey, i do that too. i look up people in my pix as well! hhahah

Emz said...

I love the photos.

incredible.

NEVER too many photos in a post. awesome.

Allie said...

Great job and great pics!!!

Gotta Run..... said...

great pictures and worth the $$$

Julie D. said...

great pics. I totally look up bib numbers!! part of the fun. Hope to see you in Seattle!! :)

Jamie said...

I love the pics! Once I break 4 I am buying the pictures no matter what :) I also enjoyed your I win's... made me laugh!

X-Country2 said...

Those are awesome! I might have forked over the money too for that many smiley, strong race photos of me.

I loooove the "I win" analysis too. Ha.

Heidi said...

HAHA, nope you are not the only one. I look up results too. Lots of great pics!

Char said...

The photographer got so many pics of you. I've been to lots of races where I get a sum total of zero. (I think the photographers are trying to tell me something)

MCM Mama said...

Great pictures! You crack me up!

Nicole said...

YAY for race pics! loooking gooood!!!! :) you rocked it girl!

ajh said...

That's a lot of race pics. Seems like a good price and so many of them are GREAT!

J said...

Those pictures are great! You got all those for 39 dollars! Wowie! Totally worth it I would say! Its like a play by play of you running!

Ali said...

That's hilarious. YOU WIN!

I love that you look up people's time.

You are the happiest runner in all your pics

Claudia said...

Great Pictures!!
You look so Happy and make it look so effortless.

Anne said...

Congrats again...and great pics. Definitely worth the price.
I love that you looked up the other runners in your photos...and that you win :)

Steel Springs said...

Wonderful photos!

Badgergirl said...

Great photos!

Shellyrm ~ just a country runner said...

I love the pictures

I now have a new hobby! Looking up other runners times. Great idea! I'd love to know how the people I ran with for a while or ca'chicked along the way ended up finishing. Great idea!

Laura said...

great pics...as usual!!

Jennifer said...

I think it is so funny you check to see when everyone finishes (I'll be doing the same thing now). Congrats on the marathon you are very inspiring.

Runner Leana said...

Fantastic pictures! Hilarious that you look up other people's time, but you definitely did win!!

ShirleyPerly said...

Yes, $39 is a deal for a whole set of photos on CD, particularly if you have some good ones, which you obviously do!

Lindsay said...

under $40 for ONE picture is a steal, sadly. a whole bunch? heck yes you must buy them!

great photos marlene! i have never thought to look up other's finishing times... i am definitely gonna do that from now on. i hope i win as many times as you did :)

joyRuN said...

You look GREAT!!!

Too awesome how many people you passed :D

RoadBunner said...

Love, love your photos!!

Sarah said...

Congrats, what a great time!

I have gone back and checked other racer's times as well...just to see if I beat them! :)

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