Cross Country (10 images)

[namllihs]

Went up to Heanor in Derbyshire this afternoon for the opening round of this years North Midlands Cross Country League (very hilly & wet)
Got to make sure I get the feet in the shot.!!

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/linda.hillman/NMXC-1 copy.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/linda.hillman/NMXC-2 copy.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/linda.hillman/NMXC-3 copy.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/linda.hillman/NMXC-4 copy.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/linda.hillman/NMXC-5 copy.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/linda.hillman/NMXC-6 copy.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/linda.hillman/NMXC-7 copy.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/linda.hillman/NMXC-8 copy.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/linda.hillman/NMXC-9 copy.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/linda.hillman/NMXC-10 copy.jpg

[CT]

Some good shots there. A few of them could do with a bit more contrast to make 'em nice and punchy. ;)

[Diego Garcia]

Good work. First image looks a little HDR or highlight/shadow adjustment on it.

[namllihs]

Thanks.

[minimeeze]

I like the way you have captured the look of sheer determination on the runners' faces.
Reminds me of when we had to do cross country runs at school..... not v pleasant memories!

[dod]

Ouch, I remember the pain, nice shots :)

[Glen]

Where abouts in Heanor? was it Shipley Park?

[namllihs]

Shipley cricket club

[Arkady]

Fit, sweaty chicks in Lycra? How did I miss this thread for so long?
I used to do similar stuff with MTB races in the South - girls hate looking at themselves covered in sweat and snot, so they never sold all that well; blokes on the other hand...

Some good captures here and don't worry about the feet so much - the second runner is full-length so it still works.
I'd like to see more of the racers' preparation and the aftermath of the race though - shoe-lace tying, embrocation being rubbed on, etc - that can often tell the story of a race-day far better than just images of the running itself.