Norman U. Timonera
10-08-2007, 12:59 AM
Hi Folks,
Today is Sunday, Oct 7. Just finished taking shots of the Chicago Marathon.
A total of 45,000 runners participated to run 26 miles.
Here are some of the shots I took this morning. Not much PP done.
Thanks for viewing.
Early morning around 6:00 am. Had to make sure I had a good spot to take photos.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2135/1506464173_e1d19a25b9.jpg
Around 7:00 am as people started to gather.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2203/1507247464_b996b3682b.jpg
Norman U. Timonera
10-08-2007, 01:02 AM
The first batch of runners at around 8:05 am.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2240/1507247396_b121a21f86.jpg
The winner is the first person from the left and second place went to the third person wearing the orange T-shirt. From Kenya and Morrocco respectively.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2182/1507247404_9125a470f5_b.jpg
Norman U. Timonera
10-08-2007, 01:05 AM
The second lead pack of the race.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/1507247426_769289a1b4.jpg
The long version
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2195/1506464279_ac436d0b65_b.jpg
Norman U. Timonera
10-08-2007, 01:08 AM
Remember the empty street?
Here's what it look like at around 8:30 am.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2170/1506464149_ff13798001_b.jpg
Norman U. Timonera
10-08-2007, 01:12 AM
Closer shots of the masses.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2243/1506464299_365f1057df.jpg
Here's the big version
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2386/1506464213_d7d699304f_b.jpg
Norman U. Timonera
10-08-2007, 01:16 AM
There is a tradition with the Chicago Marathon where they run in teams. Some of them have the same color uniforms.
While some will have their own costumes. Here are some samples.
A group from Peru in the lower right corner.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2235/1506464261_2b21563621_b.jpg
Norman U. Timonera
10-08-2007, 01:20 AM
See runner in costume
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2175/1507188206_9dd05025c7.jpg
The big version
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2220/1507188168_988b5b4a63_b.jpg
Donna Samonte
10-08-2007, 02:02 AM
Wow Norman!!! I know how early they start, we'll be having our NYC marathon in November and I usually watch because I have 2 friends who joins!
I like the 3rd and 4th photos! Nice captures......tfs!:)
Norman U. Timonera
10-08-2007, 02:23 AM
Donna,
Just sent you a PM. Where are you guys hanging around these days? Don't see you anymore sa SB!
TY sa comments. Will get some sleep since I got tired following the runners around downtown.
NormT
Donna Samonte
10-08-2007, 08:24 AM
Donna,
Just sent you a PM. Where are you guys hanging around these days? Don't see you anymore sa SB!
TY sa comments. Will get some sleep since I got tired following the runners around downtown.
NormT
@Norman - "Work swamped" is the name of my game lately, and I'm seldom online except for "My Scripted Light (http://donnasam14.multiply.com/)" which is my refuge:):):)
And I have NOT received any PM from you though!! Hmmmmm....
Awaiting for more photos you took from the event!!!:)
Norman U. Timonera
10-08-2007, 09:10 AM
The Wheel race
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2035/1510805720_a6828701d1.jpg
abumagbanua
05-16-2008, 09:53 AM
my cousin joined this event. she's strong and athletic. not like me...
but i have muscles on my index finger! *click* *click* :D