Top of Utah Marathon 2011 - A Photographic Journey
by Pranab Banerjee Photography
I have never photographed a marathon event before and I thought it would be fun to create a photo-journal for the 2011 Top of Utah Marathon that took place on September 17, 2011 right here in Cache Valley, where I live. My initial plan was to start taking photos starting at about the 14 miles mark where vehicle traffic was allowed that day. But it ended up being a rainy morning when the race started at 7 AM. So I decided to stay home till the rain stopped and not to risk my camera gear getting wet, as I do not have waterproof housing for my camera. I have never bothered to get one since I do not normally do any photography in rainy conditions.
After the rain stopped, I managed to drive up to Providence near the 20 miles mark around 9:30 AM, and took my first set of photos of the marathon. I then stopped at Riverheights at 22 miles mark to take a few shots, and finally ended up at the finish line to capture more images. Here is a set of photos from the event.
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Photos from the 20th mile location in Providence
Image #24 : What an achievement! Congratulations!!!
Image #30 : A future marathon runner
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Pranab Banerjee Photography
I have never photographed a marathon event before and I thought it would be fun to create a photo-journal for the 2011 Top of Utah Marathon that took place on September 17, 2011 right here in Cache Valley, where I live. My initial plan was to start taking photos starting at about the 14 miles mark where vehicle traffic was allowed that day. But it ended up being a rainy morning when the race started at 7 AM. So I decided to stay home till the rain stopped and not to risk my camera gear getting wet, as I do not have waterproof housing for my camera. I have never bothered to get one since I do not normally do any photography in rainy conditions.
After the rain stopped, I managed to drive up to Providence near the 20 miles mark around 9:30 AM, and took my first set of photos of the marathon. I then stopped at Riverheights at 22 miles mark to take a few shots, and finally ended up at the finish line to capture more images. Here is a set of photos from the event.
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Photos from the 20th mile location in Providence
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| Image #1 : It is amazing to me that a runner can give me a smile and thumbs up after running for 20 miles! |
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Image #2 : Beautiful Cache Valley in the background  |
Image #5 : More smiles. I truly admire their endurance level
Image #6 : I wonder what is streaming through those headphones!
Image #7 : Intense concentration
After taking the above set of photos at the 20th mile spot in Providence, I went up to the 22nd mile spot in River Heights where they had a refreshment booth. Here are a set of photos from this location.
Photos from the 22nd mile location in River Heights
Image #8 : Prepared to brave the rain
Image #9 : In colorful rain gear
Image #10 : Staying hydrated is important
Image #11 : Need to meet the time target
Image #12 : 4:30
Image #13 : Staying motivated through cool tunes
Image #14 : Looks like those guys at the back are having a really fun time. Is he really running a marathon bare foot ?
Photos from the finish line
Image #15 : What is the probability of finding your clothes ?
Image #16 : Garden of bagged belongings
Image #17 : Wrapped in a cool blanket and ready to greet the runners at the finish line
Image #18 : Yessss!
Image #19 : Emotional finish!
Image #20 : It is worth all the agony
Image #21 : Truly inspiring
Image #22 : Just past the finish line
Image #23 : What goes through the mind after crossing the finish line?
Image #25 : Relieved and proud
Image #26 : Well deserved recognition at the finish line
Image #27 : A highly deserved medal
Image #28 : A good way to chill after a successful finish
Image #29 : A well deserved massage after a marathon
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Pranab Banerjee Photography
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