About Running & Jogging: How to Calm Race Nerves; Look Good in Race Photos

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Running & Jogging Running & Jogging Beginners Training & Racing Shoes & Gear From Christine Luff, your Guide to Running & Jogging How to Look Good in Your Race Photos I used to think that race photographers were just catching me at bad moments during races. I'd look through the thumbnail images emailed to me and see all kinds of unflattering poses: painful grimaces; a red, sweaty face; eyes closed; awkward arm and leg positions; my head down as I crossed the finish line. After seeing many race photos, I started to realize that the photographers weren't just catching me at during a random rough patch -- I'm just not a photogenic runner! I asked some experts (photographers and photogenic runner friends) the secret to flattering race photos. Here are their tips for better race photos. Also see: Finish Line Tips Tips for Managing Pre-Race Jitters and Performance Anxiety Follow these tips to successfully manage your race performance anxiety and use that pre-race nervousness to your advantage. Read more... Also see: Mental Tips for Racing Search Related Topics:  pre-race jitters  performance anxiety  mental tricks When to Replace Your Running Shoes Are you still running in the same shoes from last fall? It's probably time to replace them. Read more... Also see: Signs Your Running Shoes Need to Be Replaced Where to Donate Used Shoes Search Related Topics:  running shoes  injury prevention  running gear How to Recover From a Hard Run or Race Whether you just finished a race, tough speed workout, a really long run, you need to take care of yourself and make sure you're recovering properly. Here are some tips for recovering from races and long or hard runs. Read more... Also see: How to Self-Treat Running Injuries Search Related Topics:  running nutrition  post-race recovery  road racing Related Searches Nike Running Shoes Running Gear Run a 5K Race Running Tips Running Training Featured Articles Celebrity Half Marathon Times Nike Running Quotes Tips for Racing in Hot Weather Can I Burn Fat By Running? Are You Ready to Train for a Marathon? 10 Things Runners Should Stop Doing   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Christine Luff Running & Jogging Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Running & Jogging newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads How to Start Running Running for Weight Loss Common Running Mistakes Run Your First 5K Running Songs   Follow me on: Advertisement