although i had to wake up pretty early to catch the start of the 42km race (which was supposed to get underway at around 430am), i thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to document such a great event - the finals of the 31st MILO Marathon.

i pretty much stayed at the start and finish area during the race, and managed to shoot participants from the 42km, 10km, 5km, & 3km runs.

next year, i hope to to be able to shoot the elimination races - i heard that they're equally exciting and just as competitive as the finals.

i only hope it doesn't rain next year...


A MOMENT OF PRAYER BEFORE THE RACE
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/whitemug/IMG_4849-a.jpg


BRINGING UP THE REAR ARE...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/whitemug/IMG_4875-a.jpg


A MAD DASH TO GET AHEAD
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/whitemug/IMG_4889-a.jpg

BAREFOOT RUNNER (you've got to admire the kid's toughness...)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/whitemug/IMG_4951-a.jpg


PERFECT CADENCE (participants from the army)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/whitemug/IMG_4965-a.jpg


for some, it was a time for a leisurely stroll with family
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/whitemug/IMG_5044-a.jpg

AND IN FIRST PLACE, WITH A TIME OF...
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/whitemug/IMG_5007-a.jpg

nice mark! i like the barefoot runner

nice one Mark! post more pics of the guys from NPI if you have. Thanks!

@ mark

nice pix. the drizzle didn't stop you from shooting.

@ dwight

welcome to DPP