Funny Faces

Have you ever seen this photo?

 For those of us that don’t look like Jillian Michaels when we run, this cannot be truer. For me, every race I do, I think I look utmost FANTASTIC! You get this image in your mind from all of the beautiful people on television, of how you MUST look while exercising. Sweaty is just fancy for glistening, right? The realization normally hits when I pass a car, a storefront, or a garage sale with mirrors out for sale (yes, this happens a lot). Although you try so very hard not to look, it’s inevitable, much like that car accident on the other side of the road while you are driving speeds of 80+ mph. You just HAVE to look!

When you run any of the bigger organized races, they normally pay someone to take action photos. I think these are primarily for those that usually win, break records and actually do look like Jillian Michaels when they run. However, the photographers don’t want to leave anyone out (heaven forbid) so they stick around to take pictures of the rest of us…. Sigh. I have even prepared myself ahead of time, knowing when the picture is coming to smile or look serious… or pretty much make it something I won’t grimace at later…. Here are some examples of nailing this ideal….

What??? This isn’t the finish???

 

An attempt at a serious face… However… I look like a bald lady with digestive issues

 Pretty confident I am actually having digestive issues- and yes, this is the photo that told me it was time for a new bra….

Probably the ONLY shot I have in actually nailing the art of the action photo… I just finished 13 miles and although all I see is dehydration, pain and exhaustion… It came out in a smile

In reviewing all these races (yes these pics are from different races) maybe it's also time to discuss my wardrobe? I suppose this is a tell that I most definitely have a favorite outfit!! But no matter the outcome of my picture... I will still try and make it work out... Just like that train wreck you just shouldnt be so interested in!!

Just remember, you have choices when it comes to your action photos:

#1 Practice your run face prior to the big day so you know what to do

#2 Not care (out loud anyways) of your results photos and hang them proudly

#3 Be Jillian Michaels

1...2...3.... Cheese!

~K