The Front Runners by peggysirk

The Front Runners

in the Thunder Road Marathon. Tom and I went out to cheer on the marathon runners this morning. The course runs through our neighborhood and this point is approximately mile 13. These two runners were handily leading a field of about 900 runners at the halfway mark and were looking strong.

Three good things:
1. UGA football
2. Finally got around to taking my down coat to the cleaners. I really needed to take it in last year...so this is a very good thing. :)
3. Planning our Thanksgiving menu
First I love your bokeh back ground & what a fabulous marathon venue..so picturesque. Cool red glasses & just look at those leg muscles!!!
November 17th, 2012  
Nice shot and three good things, especially the third!!
November 17th, 2012  
This is a wonderful shot, Peggy, for exactly the same reasons @happypat listed. And what role do the blokes on the bikes have? Or can you compete by riding it as well? I like the fact that you got both runners and riders in this lovely shot.
November 17th, 2012  
@girlie Robin ~ The guys on the bikes are race monitors/marshals. They are there to make sure no one jumps in front of the pack from the sideline, report the progress of the racers to race coordinators, etc.
November 17th, 2012  
Thanks, Peggy. I sort of assumed that but then thought I might be wrong.
November 17th, 2012  
Great shot, looks like a nice day.
November 17th, 2012  
Looks like you were standing in front of them to shoot this. Great capture
November 18th, 2012  
Great action shot!
November 18th, 2012  
Excellent shot! I can't even imagine running. Not even to the mailbox. Good for you to cheer them on!!
November 18th, 2012  
I just can't understand how anybody can run that far! Those guys on the right are cheating.... Glad won't be disgracing us with the coat any more ;0). Just ordered my Christmas meat - I think I'd like Thanksgiving - food without the commercial side!
November 18th, 2012  
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