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Nov 1, 2012

My first professional race picture...

3 miles on the schedule today.....done!!!!

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So it's taken me four marathons and over 30 races and I've finally received a marathon photo in a race from a professional photography worth buying.  The reason I like it?  It's got the marathon name, my time(although chip time was lower), and just me in the picture at the finish.  Probably a very rare picture so I decided to buck up and spend the $25 for freaking digital download of photo that I can print myself.  Crazy expensive but I like it.


What do you think?  Do you buy photos from the race?

Have a great day and....Keep Running!!!!

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11 comments:

  1. Jim ... 50after40November 1, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    That's a great finish line photo Jeff! I agree with you about them being expensive - I've only bought one set of race photos, and I had the same reaction. It was basically just a download, although I did get a CD too. And btw, congrats on the GREAT race time!!! I haven't been on many blogs lately and missed your report on this race, but you're getting fast man! That's an awesome picture with your PR on the clock - great job!

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  2. Meg O @watchmegorunNovember 1, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    that's an awesome pic! well worth the 25 bucks. I bought one random pic a long time ago and I considered buying my marathon one, but opted not to bc the ones my fam took turned out better. I love to look at them, but hate the prices. I understand why they are what they are, but it still doesn't entice me to buy them

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  3. TNTcoach KenNovember 1, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    That's crazy, I would never spend $25 for a photo of you!!!!!

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  4. EricNovember 1, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Perfect photo.. but no I never buy them.. the cost is absurd.. I don't know how they can charge so much... people must buy them though...

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  5. KovasPNovember 1, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Nice photo. Don't think I've ever bought one - I realize it's expensive to be a photographer, but the prices seem high.

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  6. adenaNovember 1, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Definitely worth the $$. GREAT shot!! and congrats on the race. :-)

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  7. VaudiophileNovember 1, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    I'd probably buy that one too. I never get anything that good, though. My norm is partially obscured, cut off on one side, or too far away to matter. If I had anything from Detroit as nice as yours, I'd probably fork over a little money.

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  8. StephanieNovember 1, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    I've only purchased 3 photos. (will be purchasing 2 more; 1 from chicago and 1 from detroit 2011) One was me and my dad after my 1st half (detroit 2008), me and my dad after my first marathon (detroit 2009) and me and chris when I ran Rock CF this year since I was pregnant.

    I love this race photo of you. totally worth having, but dang $25 for a digital copy? What a rip off!

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  9. JoseNovember 1, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Awesome picture!!!!! Well worth the money!

    I haven't bought one myself. But if they have a good pic of me crossing the finish line with me holding my daughter's hand in this last marathon, I will definitely buy one!!!

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  10. coach dionNovember 2, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    Bought a couple years ago, but not anymore, there are alway plenty of great free pics around...

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  11. MalloryNovember 2, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    That's really a GREAT picture! I've only bought one race photo ever and it was actually today. It is a picture from the sprint tri my girlfriend and I did in August. We are in the picture together and both look great. I can't wait to get it!

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