Bristol Half Marathon 2008 - * Warning - some slightly graphic shots *

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Moving away from the elite athletes, I became aware of lots of sirens so I went to investigate. It seems people were dropping like flies as it was a very unexpected hot day today. Ambulances and staff everywhere. Needless to say, I did take some pictures and took a load off grief from an ambulance man, which is understandable, if regrettable, but that's news, though hardly vietnam.

It never ceases to amaze me when I cover running events. I see the casual fun runners turn up and run past in all sorts of atire and today was no exception. I saw a girl running in those Nike camel toe daps with no socks on - surely someone could have said 'Thats a bad idea'....though there were far too many bad ideas to mention here.

All shoot between F/2.8 and F/4, various ISO between 200 - 800 at max, if in the shadows. 300mm F2.8 and 24-70 were the lenses of choice along with an SB800.

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Should have called it the "Half-Collapseathon"...

Good reportage-style pics - have you tried the local rag with those?
 
Nicely documented Pete!

It was quite warm today!:puke:
I.m sure I past that last pic about 11.5m.
I did keep my eye out for you, but I did struggle in the heat, as did many people by the looks of it.

Missed that the first time, the "girl leaning against the bollard" is a very poignant image.

Regards Spence
 
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