Boston Marathon-The Elites

[Aqualung]

Okay, the serious runners...as mentioned, several didn't even run (incl Ryan Hall, the top US runner) and others DNF (last year's winner dropped out after ~21 miles)

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1. The elite women approach

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2. The elite women, race-winner Sharon Cherop (3rd from left) won in 2:30:50

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3. The elite women, race-winner Sharon Cherop (3rd from left) won in 2:30:50

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6. The elite men approach. Unfortunately, this year I was on the wrong side, too many support vehicles/photo bikes, etc between me and the runners.

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7. 2012 Boston Marathon Elite Men - Race-winner Wesley Korir is behind Chumba (front row, right).

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[Russ_]

Not sure why, but i like no.2 a lot. They all look pretty casual.

 

[mkemd21]

Although the pace was slower than usual, it was an exciting tactical race, especially for the women. I watched it via live streaming.

Russ, the women went out conservatively because of the heat. At that stage they were running at 5:50 to 6:00 pace and the shot was taken head on, making them look like jogging.

Chris, how many spots did you travel to for the elite and amateur runner shots?

 

[Aqualung]

I only stayed in one place, it's real difficult, if not impossible to get ahead of them unless you're on an official vehicle, and trying to get close to finish after 7AM is virtually impossible.

 

[sprdv1]

Nice set Chris...

 

[shtarka1]

Super IQ & Set Chris! I Have A Few Of The Same Guys & Gals Right At The Finish.

 

[mike mac]

Nice stuff hard to get any isolation with all the support teams, from what I heard it was a schorcher

 

[Aqualung]

Nice set Chris...

Thanks Dave!

Super IQ & Set Chris! I Have A Few Of The Same Guys & Gals Right At The Finish.

Thanks Steve! Yeah one of these days I have to brave the finish line mob...

Nice stuff hard to get any isolation with all the support teams, from what I heard it was a schorcher

Thanks Mike, it sure was, almost 90 by noon...

 

[Randy]

i feel (alot) fatter

great shots

 

[torags]

Nice stuff Chris, well shot

I don't mind some support, I rather like it giving context

Good work

rags

 

[Aqualung]

i feel (alot) fatter

great shots

Thanks Randy...

Nice stuff Chris, well shot

I don't mind some support, I rather like it giving context

Good work

rags

Thanks Rags...

 

[texanguy44]

Nice work Chris, considering you pretty much stayed in one place.

 

[Aqualung]

thanks, yup I was parked on my stool, these guys/gals go by you so quickly....