Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Falling Apart in Pictures

I couldn't figure out how to snag these pictures without the "proof" mark so I zoomed in on my face and then stole them. They say a picture is worth a thousands words. Well, here's how falling apart looks.

At the start, all smiles.
(wearing a Brooks ID shirt tends to get you in a lot of pictures...I'm not that worthy)


Just past the half way point, feeling ok.


Starting to hurt but still hanging in there.


This is the exact spot that Dave later told me he knew something went wrong. Geesh, I wonder if the look on my face gave it away.




Trying to be a good sport.


Shocked, happy, relieved that I actually made it to the finish!


After the finish, teary eyed and cramping terribly. BUT, still smiling!! My body might have crapped out, but I still finished.


21 comments:

Stacey said...

Way to finish Denise! Congrats on another marathon!
BTW you look so skinny (:

Kirstie said...

Congrats on the finish!

Staci Dombroski said...

At least you finished!!!! Sorry to hear it did not go as well as you wanted!

Emz said...

You did awesome.

My favorite is the third one from the bottom. Head slightly cocked to the left. I have one very similar to that in my collection.

I'm just glad the thoughts I am thinking in photos don't appear above them. ;)

Johann said...

Yes, you still finished and that's the most important, well done! I love this "stolen photos post"!

Morgan said...

Pictures are worth a thousand words and these ones say that even amidst a tough day you still did not give up!!!

Marlene said...

Those pictures tell an incredible story. And you rocked your Brooks gear!

Amanda@runninghood said...

Congrats! Glad you included pictures to help tell your story.

JenniferLeah said...

if i email you links to my proofs can u steal them for me??? *lol*

I think the pics are really good! and that shirt rocks :D

Eddie D said...

Congrats again on the Marathon! Love the post, pictures are definitely worth 1,000 words! Screen cap of the zoom... why didnt Ithink of that?! Actually that gives me an idea...

Abby said...

You're right - you can definitely see the expressions change. The one constant? You kept moving. Don't forget that picture, too.

onelittletrigirl said...

Thats right...you still finsihed :)

aron said...

pictures always tell such a good story. glad you were able to keep the smile on after the finish!

Jeanette said...

A couple of those were hard to look at! You look in pain. I don't like that :(

Average A said...

I don't mean to laugh (since allll of my race pictures are awful), but this is really funny. I love your attitude! :)

Congrats too, btw!

xoxo,
A

kizzy said...

agree with you on this;
They say a picture is worth a thousands words.

--I prefer running without shoes. My toes didn't get cold. Besides, if I'm in front from the start, no one can step on them. ~Michelle Dekkers - spyder jackets

N.D. said...

love these pics!! you still finished and in a super respectable time (one I'd love to run!) :)

The Happy Runner said...

THanks for sharing your pics. And, yeah, you finished even w/the pain. Definitely something to be proud of!

Katie A. said...

YOU FINISHED! Be proud lady! The time doesn't matter, you stayed strong! I love the pics, especially of you smiling.
I'll text you on Sunday! Enjoy your weekend lady!

Iron Mike said...

You look great at the Finish.
And I'm sure plenty of other racers start out all smiles until they find the wall. I know you'll find your redemption when you're ready.
Nice job appropriating the proofs.

Meryl said...

You made it! COngrats.

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