Monday, July 12, 2010

snapshot of eight ...

Yesterday morning, I woke up bright and early for an easy eight miler. I usually run a boring out and back from my mom's house, but I took five minutes and planned a route the night before this time. And before venturing out, I decided I wanted to share my run through snapshots. Now, I am challenging you to do the same.

It's simple. Grab your camera before your next run. Take a pre-run photo of yourself. Then take one photo of whatever is directly in front of you at the end of each mile (I snapped one every time my Garmin beeped). And then, when you are done, take a post-run photo of yourself.

I'll go first. My figure eight course took me through four different towns along the way. Here's what I saw at each mile marker ...
Pre-Run

Mile 1

Mile 2

Mile 3

Mile 4

Mile 5

Mile 6

Mile 7

Mile 8

Post-Run
So, what do you see on your run?
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31 comments:

  1. ShannonJuly 12, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    What a fun idea! I'm confined to elliptical right now or I'd do it too. Looks like a pretty route.

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  2. CourtneyJuly 12, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    Looks like an awesome place to run! I love picture-run challenges like that =)

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  3. CarlyJuly 12, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Neat idea! I'll have to try it some time.

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  4. Sarah KJuly 12, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    Mile 4 is so pretty! I love to run by the water :-)

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  5. ajhJuly 12, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    I always like looking at pics of people's runs. I am heading out soon for maybe one of two runs today and I will certainly be taking photos as I will be running in Garden Of the Gods! Woo Hoo!

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  6. LBJuly 12, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    ughh, i wish i had new things to look at on my regular weekday runs. my neighborhood is a 1 mile loop so im stuck looking at the same ol boring houses over and over and over and over.......the country road outside my neighborhod is too busy to venture out on. i do get the pleasure of a trail run once a week to break up the boredom :)

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  7. LBJuly 12, 2010 at 7:52 AM

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  8. KeriJuly 12, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    Great idea to take pics every mile! Hmm...this course is looking awfully familiar :)

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  9. LauraJuly 12, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    This is a great idea....i forget my camera everytime...Wish I had had it yesterday as there was some awesome nature shots I could have had....

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  10. DeannaJuly 12, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    Fun idea. I think I'll do this on my long run coming up on Saturday. I actually just asked a question on my blog about photos on the run...I wanted to know if people ran with their camera or how they got the photos. Looked like a beautiful day for a run!

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  11. LauraJuly 12, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Cool idea! I grabbed my cell and went out for 3 to take some pics...here is the link to my post:
    http://lauraelainedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/07/pictures-where-i-run-and-running-skirt.html

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  12. JesserJuly 12, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Great idea! I'll have to add my favorite route in ... it's gorgeous, especially at sunrise when I'm usually pounding the pavement. ;) Thanks for sharing!!

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  13. MarleneJuly 12, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    What a fun idea! I hate running with a camera but I'll see if I can manage one day this week. Thanks for sharing! Looks like a nice route.

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  14. MeredithJuly 12, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    How fun! Definitely going to do this! You should add one more thing... what was your favorite mile?

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  15. Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerJuly 12, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    I am still kicking myself for not carrying my camera during the race. The views were unbelieveable!! The worry over a few extra ounces, grrrr.

    Once I get my legs back to doing any distance (today I struggled with 2!!) I will join your photo run. Great idea.

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  16. Mel -Tall Mom on the RunJuly 12, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    SUPER FUN idea T!! I will have to do this on my lunch break this week.

    You are ADORABLE, love the yellow!!

    I like that I can see your shadow in one of the pictures..

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  17. fundersonJuly 12, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    very cool..thanks for the jouney

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  18. Pam @ herbieontherun.comJuly 12, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Sweet route! Nice and shady with pretty scenery.

    I'll have to do this on a run this week! :)

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  19. RunToTheFinishJuly 12, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    tonia...this is the first post that has made me WANT to run since I've been sidelined...WAHOOOO. Probably another week, but can't wait to do this

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  20. racing dawnJuly 12, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    This is such a great idea! I'm gonna try and do it this week. I love running by water! I don't get a lot of opportunities to do that though - a little jealous!

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  21. UnknownJuly 12, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    How cool!
    When my hubby gets back and I can run outside again I will definitely do this :)
    Great idea!

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  22. JenJuly 12, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    I'm going to have to copy your post... I love the idea... and then you will really see.

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  23. Anabela (Bela) NevesJuly 12, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    I love Mile 4!

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  24. JamieJuly 13, 2010 at 12:25 AM

    Looks like a great run! love this idea and I love seeing people's running routes!

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  25. EmzJuly 13, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    jealous.
    jealous.
    jealous.

    I see: hmmmmm, a white wall [with a TV].

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  26. KaylaJuly 14, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    I decided to do this today on my 5 mile run. It was fun. I'll probably post it tomorrow :)

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  27. MeganJuly 14, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    I shouldve run with my camera yesterday. So many interesting things. Hopefully, I remeber them for my weekly workout wrap up.

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  28. RunKathyRunJuly 14, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    This isi the best idea ever, thanks for sharing. I'm going to give it a try.

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  29. RunningFromCancerJuly 16, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    What a great idea - I wish I would have seen this before this mornings 9 miles -

    Oh well - I am going to try this next weekend.

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  30. AshleyJuly 16, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Great idea! I'm going to give it a try during my run on Sunday.

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  31. Pam @ herbieontherun.comJuly 24, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    I just posted mine. :)

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