The annual Blarney Half Marathon ran through the village and surrounding countryside yesterday. Here’s a gallery of shots I took while walking the dog. A light drizzle of rain soaked everyone, and hurried my steps home and back to the warmth. The weather was much nicer last year!
Blarney Half Marathon 2008
Filed in Blarney, Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, People, Photography, Photos, Rain, Sigma 18-200, SportCrossing the Finish Line
Filed in Blarney, Candid, Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Sky, UrbanCrossing the Finish Line Three girls run past the “Finish” line after the Blarney half marathon on Sunday. It was a funny place to put that sign as it was well behind the actual finish line. Guess they didn’t have any poles to stick it up on ..
Running in the Blarney Half Marathon
Filed in Blarney, Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, UrbanRunning to the finish line Running in the scorching heat on Waterloo Road near the end of the Blarney half marathon. The man with the red flag Directing traffic on Waterloo Road. Handing out the medals Finishing the race in that searing heat is quite an accomplishment. Everyone received a medal at the finish. Well [...]
People of the Blarney Half Marathon
Filed in Blarney, Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, People, Photos, Running, Sigma 10-20, UrbanPeople of the Blarney Half Marathon This couple posed for me as they walked along the Waterloo Road. I’d venture to say he probably ran the half marathon in less than 90 minutes. People of the Blarney Half Marathon We chatted for a few minutes near the finish line while runners streamed past. He finished [...]
After the Blarney Half Marathon
Filed in Black and White, Blarney, Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, UrbanAfter the Blarney Half Marathon Four runners who took part in today’s half-marathon in Blarney rest after their ordeal. They were too out of breath to talk but kindly consented to having their photo taken. More photos to come tomorrow!