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Special Olympics 1K/5K

The SATURDAY, 27 January 2007 track and road races beginning and ending at FSU's Mike Long Track. Looking for the "Special Olympics Area 3 Games" gallery? It's here. For easy gallery navigation, you might try switching the gallery "style" to "all thumbs." See pull-down menu, top right. ~170 photos from the miscellaneous cameras I was juggling pathetically. Lead bike duty (and a bad lens choice) kept me from shooting more photos out on the course - sorry! Most of the shots I attempted out on the course were taken without proper "framing," and too long a lens. For the most part, I just pointed the camera roughly in the area that I wanted and snapped the shutter while pedaling the bike. Not that I need excuses - I've managed to screw up the most carefully planned shot. Best that I trust the camera's judgement, not mine. I've rearranged most of the photos in chronological order. (I was switching back and forth among the cameras.) No doubt I'll get some wrong. Feel free to critique! I'm mostly done with ID/captioning. I took an "educated guess" on several when it appeared there was a glitch in the results/registration. Please send me any POSITIVE ID or corrections. I'd like to give everyone proper treatment. Thanks! Short video compilation posted here. FSU story with more photos, here. Gary Droze article in the Tallahassee Democrat. Much of this gallery is posted in the Tallahassee Democrat online, but with no captions/ID or the ability to view 'em all at once. What do you think of this viewing experience? Photos from Terry Massa, here. Yet another photographer's gallery is posted here. Some of the Special Athletes also participated at the 2006 Owl Run. THIS SITE is private property, and doesn't necessarily represent any other individual or organization. You are welcome to download/use my photos for your private enjoyment, including printing them. Any other usage/linking must come from me in writing (email ok), with credit given. Questions, pre-scoldings, comments, ID, complaints? Thanks, John Kalin Email me TallahasseeTrails on YouTube. "If I fall you're going down with me" - Trail running advice from my Dixie Chicks
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  • Race Director Terry Massa tries to stay warm on this frigid but beautiful morning. Terry worked relentlessly to arrange myriads of details for this event. As I typed this two days later, she was still feeding me information.

    Race Director Terry Massa tries to stay warm on this frigid but beautiful morning. Terry worked relentlessly to arrange myriads of details for this event. As I typed this two days later, she was still feeding me information.

  • SPECIAL OLYMPICS 5K course map USATF course certification and map by Mr. Exacto, Bill McGuire. This course, originally used for the AMSA 5K, is a very fast "PR" venue. Other Tallahassee certified courses may be viewed here: http://tinyurl.com/27d6kx

    SPECIAL OLYMPICS 5K course map USATF course certification and map by Mr. Exacto, Bill McGuire. This course, originally used for the AMSA 5K, is a very fast "PR" venue. Other Tallahassee certified courses may be viewed here: http://tinyurl.com/27d6kx

  • Leon County Special Olympics Coordinator Donnie Jacobs and Brandy Diaz handled the announcing duties.

    Leon County Special Olympics Coordinator Donnie Jacobs and Brandy Diaz handled the announcing duties.

  • Mr. Finish Line Bill Lott with Jane Johnson. The GWTC Annual Volunteer Award was finally and rightly named for Bill Lott.

    Mr. Finish Line Bill Lott with Jane Johnson. The GWTC Annual Volunteer Award was finally and rightly named for Bill Lott.

  • Jane Johnson and results expert Peg Griffin.

    Jane Johnson and results expert Peg Griffin.

  • Drew Owen and Jane Johnson.

    Drew Owen and Jane Johnson.

  • Terry Massa (left, leaving frame), Cameron Massa, Drew Owen, and Jane Johnson.

    Terry Massa (left, leaving frame), Cameron Massa, Drew Owen, and Jane Johnson.

  • Caitlin/Brynne/Dominique Ridgewell and Terry Massa.

    Caitlin/Brynne/Dominique Ridgewell and Terry Massa.

  • Bill Lott, Gary Droze, and Tom Perkins.

    Bill Lott, Gary Droze, and Tom Perkins.

  • I'm guessing this had to be an "in-house" FSU film crew. Perhaps some of that video or a story will be filed here: http://seminoles.cstv.com/ (Previous Special Olympics stories have ended up under the "Community Service" link.)

    I'm guessing this had to be an "in-house" FSU film crew. Perhaps some of that video or a story will be filed here: http://seminoles.cstv.com/ (Previous Special Olympics stories have ended up under the "Community Service" link.)

  • I should have used video for this, as Matthew LaFollette had a great moonwalk going.

    I should have used video for this, as Matthew LaFollette had a great moonwalk going.

  • Bill McGuire knows a bunch of these kids. Here, he gives some pre-1K advice.

    Bill McGuire knows a bunch of these kids. Here, he gives some pre-1K advice.

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    DSC_2889

  • 1K start! 400 meter track - two and a half laps equals one kilometer.

    1K start! 400 meter track - two and a half laps equals one kilometer.

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    DSC_2891

  • A portion of the crowd assembled at the opposite end of the track from the 1K start. Finish will be just behind where I'm standing.

    A portion of the crowd assembled at the opposite end of the track from the 1K start. Finish will be just behind where I'm standing.

  • Yes, it was a bit chilly on race morning!

    Yes, it was a bit chilly on race morning!

  • Brandy Diaz (right).

    Brandy Diaz (right).

  • Drew Owen

    Drew Owen

  • Cameron Massa (#244), escorted by Myron Rolle (far left, almost out of frame), Caitlin Ridgewell, Brynne Ridgewell, Angelina Ramos.

    Cameron Massa (#244), escorted by Myron Rolle (far left, almost out of frame), Caitlin Ridgewell, Brynne Ridgewell, Angelina Ramos.

  • Matthew LaFollette and his entourage.

    Matthew LaFollette and his entourage.

  • Lindsey Gandy

    Lindsey Gandy

  • A shot of Patrick Falls, Jr., focused about 10m behind his super escort.

    A shot of Patrick Falls, Jr., focused about 10m behind his super escort.

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