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The unsung hero

In ancient Greece the first guy to run a marathon dropped dead at the finish. Today, most runners settle for dropping a few pounds -- and their paper cups.

A photographer looks at a marathon and sees the big-name runners lope by in a few seconds. That means you've got to have your gizmos ready when the action comes your way. Then again, it never hurts to stick around and check out the scene from another angle.

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The unsung hero

In ancient Greece the first guy to run a marathon dropped dead at the finish. Today, most runners settle for dropping a few pounds -- and their paper cups.

A photographer looks at a marathon and sees the big-name runners lope by in a few seconds. That means you've got to have your gizmos ready when the action comes your way. Then again, it never hurts to stick around and check out the scene from another angle.

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