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Early in 2009, I decided to capture an image every calendar day for an entire year. 365 days later, I have more gray hair, have aged a decade and alienated loved ones, but I did it and, most importantly, I didn’t miss a single day. Comments and criticisms are welcomed, both on composition and technique, and on content. Thanks for looking.

Coach Kyle (Day 181)<br />
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Tried shooting moving objects today; runners in a local road race. Realized quickly that it is much harder than it looks. Practice, Practice.<br />
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This is Jim Kyle, or “Coach Kyle” as the local running community calls him. He has helped quite a few folks, myself included, improve our running – and has even helped several qualify for the Boston Marathon – no small feat. <br />
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That said, what I find most interesting about Jim is the fact that he once set a record for a solo, trans-Atlantic crossing in a sail boat. There was even a book written about his experience. I just can’t imagine the mental toughness one would need to for something like that… <br />
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PS – hated to cut his foot off (and I know that it is bad practice) but it was the only way that I could eliminate a stray hand.<br />
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(2009-07-04 8:49am)

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Coach Kyle (Day 181)

Tried shooting moving objects today; runners in a local road race. Realized quickly that it is much harder than it looks. Practice, Practice.

This is Jim Kyle, or “Coach Kyle” as the local running community calls him. He has helped quite a few folks, myself included, improve our running – and has even helped several qualify for the Boston Marathon – no small feat.

That said, what I find most interesting about Jim is the fact that he once set a record for a solo, trans-Atlantic crossing in a sail boat. There was even a book written about his experience. I just can’t imagine the mental toughness one would need to for something like that…

PS – hated to cut his foot off (and I know that it is bad practice) but it was the only way that I could eliminate a stray hand.

(2009-07-04 8:49am)

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