Comments on: Strike a Pose

By: Tricia

Tricia — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:39:34 +0000

What does the Peace Sign for the camera say about you?

By: RunColo

RunColo — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:16:32 +0000

I see the “Hang Loose” hand gesture qutie frequently.

By: KFJ

KFJ — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:13:39 +0000

I never really thought about all of the different ways there are to pose while running!!! I ran in the Disney Minnie Marathon 15k yesterday and I was definitely a cross between the “HI Mom” and “The Tsunami”. There were many photo ops along the course and I was definitely NOT camera shy. I was not running in a group, though….so I guess I was a Tsunami soloist!!!!!

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:47:40 +0000

Topher hinted at this, but what about the "I'm about to die right now and I don't care if there is a camera on me or people are watching" pose? That's my standard when I see the finish line and try to sprint the last few yards. Unfortunately, that's always where the cameras are. It's something between a snarl and a a grimace. There's also the one where you're trying to smile but are too tired to move your facial muscles into the right expression while still having enough energy to run. We can call it the Botox, because not only are your facial muscles frozen, but you're usually able to manage enough of a dopey half-grin that you look like you're on drugs. Laura's last blog post..HELL YEAH I DID!

By: katrina

katrina — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:12:13 +0000

Don’t forget the point-at-the-camera-guy pose. This also usually involves some sort of facial distortion, such as sticking out the tongue. I believe these runners were fans of the “Where’s Waldo” series of books as children.

By: Linden/xgravity23

Linden/xgravity23 — Sat, 03 May 2008 20:50:46 +0000

Oooh, so much to do for the upcoming marathon... break in new running shoes, figure out nutrition/hydration situation, figure out restroom solution, map out where fam cheer points, and figure out which pose to toss them and anyone else photographing me. I like Ebert & Ropert because it's positive but not over the top (like The Tsunami). I know I'll be able to pull it off between miles 0 and 13, but I guess I'd better start practicing throwing up the thumbs even when I've hit the wall... Thanks for the tip, Vanilla! Linden/xgravity23's last blog post..The Running Season has Officially Started!

By: Ovens to Betsy

Ovens to Betsy — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:21:04 +0000

There's another one my husband does -- flash the devil horns behind one's wife's head. Ovens to Betsy's last blog post..Can't get no respect

By: Lybbe

Lybbe — Fri, 02 May 2008 09:35:35 +0000

How about the “I’m dead last and darned proud of it” keel over with exhaustion pose. Nothing beats having that captured for posterity.

By: Unfinishedperson

Unfinishedperson — Fri, 02 May 2008 09:11:37 +0000

I think I’ve done a few of these in the past. I just didn’t realize what they were called. Thanks for clarifying.

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By: P.O.M.

P.O.M. — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:35:48 +0000

That is GREAT! I'm a combination of those, but mostly leaning towards Tsunami. There isn't much in my life that isn't Tsunami-esque. Fantastic blog. P.O.M.'s last blog post..May Day & New Hair Products