Also, when I consider how much time goes into training and money goes into airfare/hotel/entry fee each race that one has to travel to, the money to have a few really good photos is well spent. I also don't begrudge the couple of minutes I probably lose running the race taking photos ;)

First though, I want to give you a closer look at the California Dreamin' series idea. (The name is derived from a song written in 1965 by the Mamas and the Papas. Rolling stone gives it #89 in the 500 top songs, ever. If you are buried under snow right now I encourage you to listen to it ;)
This was the last year for this perk (a new series idea is supposed to be in the works) and I think it was a great idea. Runners are always looking for some new challenges for motivation to move to another level of running!

I decided to do all three as full marathons and because the series was ending I needed to do them all back-to-back (July->Oct->Feb). That was a challenge!

Anyway, here's a closeup of the jacket embroidery...it's not bad. No mention of the races or even that it's about running tho...could be stock car racing!
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This is the half marathoners start, well AFTER the marathoners (6:30 vs 7:45am). Also the sun is up 8) |
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I think this is at about 6-8 miles. |
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The 12 mile turnaround for marathoners. It's the 8 mile point for halfers. See video of this below. |
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Me at about mile 21-22, Actually realizing I'm feeling pretty good for this point. |
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Mile 23-24 I think..still decent shape. |
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Tired but happy! |
But I felt so happy with my performance I did a little fist pump for the first time 8) (Didn't do that at my SFM PR 4:06..I was pretty wiped ;)
And that's it for Surf City 2011 and the Cal Dreamin' series!
Congrats on a great run. I think photos and video are important - it's a good idea to document these things! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your fantastic race report, as always.
Great run, great reports!
ReplyDeleteVideo wouldn't work for me though, maybe because I'm in Israel?
Best,
Jenny
@raegun: thanks!
ReplyDelete@jenny: Nope Israel is fine ;), its the picasa loaded videos that don't work well. I put them in youtube instead so they work now. (I hope).
Cool videos Paul!
ReplyDeleteLike the videos. Do you buy them like a photo?
ReplyDeleteYes, they are like the photos..
ReplyDeleteThis race was shot by BrightRoom...it's the first time I've seen the video thing.
I always get the 'download everything' option (all my photos and videos and they usually through in some 'atmosphere' shots they took on race day.
Or you can get a DVD mailed to you with all the photos and videos.
Or you can buy a-la-carte...