Waiting to Run
by Julia Springer
Title
Waiting to Run
Artist
Julia Springer
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Photograph - Convergent Media
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Julia Springer
Waiting to Run
The early morning sunshine hits German Street. An eager crowd of runners jostle in anticipation as they await the start of the 2013 Freedom's Run marathon. Due to the government shutdown the race had to be re-routed at the last minute for this, its fifth year. The usual route takes runners through four National Parks - Harpers Ferry, the C&O Canal, Antietam National Battlefield, and the Potomac Heritage Trail; in the days leading up to the October race day organizers had to find an alternative route avoiding the government-owned properties. This did not deter the crowds of runners eager to participate in what has been described as one of the 50 US marathons most worth traveling for!
Even the brooding skies and sudden downpours failed to quell the spirits of the runners as they joined in a rousing chorus of the Battle Hymn of the Republic before they set off from Shepherdstown towards Harper's Ferry, site of John Brown's final stand.
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July 27th, 2014
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Lianne Schneider
I just love it when I discover that you've posted something new that I can fall in love with. And fall in love I did. I also just love the fact that you and I seem to be ever expanding our styles, techniques and subject matter...and often in similar ways! Just adore this. F/L TGP FB
Julia Springer replied:
As always you are too kind Lianne! Your work is always an inspiration to me.
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