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Garmin Obsessed

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From the looks of my Philly HM photos, you would think that I (1) was overjoyed at my time and (2) had the race of my life.  Both are false.  Maybe I was just so happy it was over?  I don’t know…but I have a big goofy grin on my face.

I swear I raised my arms in triumphant joy as I crossed the finish line and they didn’t capture any of that.  Instead my eyes are locked on my Garmin.

Pre-finish line:  hating life
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Now comes the goofy grin…
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Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Did you go shopping today?  I avoid the mall today, I hate the crowds!  Matt and I were pretty productive and put up our Christmas decorations and tree.

I need to work on my race face…

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The plus side to a small marathon (or down side, depends on how you look at it) is there are plenty of pictures of just you running the race.  From all timepoints.  Looking oh so fabulous.

I rarely like race photos.  I look miserable (even if I wasn’t during the race) and always appear to be race walking.

Because we can all use a good laugh on this Wednesday, I’m sharing my Lehigh Valley Marathon race photos.  Even the horrendous ones.  You are welcome.

Smilin’ and overstridin’ during the early miles.

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Things are getting tough as I enter yet another towpath…but I manage a half-assed wave.

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Still on that towpath and not looking happy.

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I’m en route to a BQ here, seconds away from the finish line.  Do I look happy? No.  I was trying desperately to hold it together (i.e., not cry) so I guess that’s the reason for the pained look.

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How about a fist pump though?

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This is a typical Kristy crossing the finish line photo – obsessed with stopping the Garmin at the precise time and never looking at the camera.

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Now I’m beginning to cry and I’m just overwhelmed with emotion but there were no tears.

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This one takes the cake…doesn’t it scream BQer? 😉  No wonder the volunteers rushed over to me!

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Got any good race photos to share?  And fess up…do you actually buy any of your race photos?  I never have…just because they are so awful!