Stormtrooper in Dubai Marathon

Today, I would like to share another picture from yesterday's run, Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon. I took this picture at 10 K.
I was trying to find good location just before the finish. these two runners in Stormtrooper costume started late from the crowd.

For the record, a couple scene from Star Wars 7 were filmed in desert near Abu Dhabi last summer.

Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2015

I took this picture at the start of 10 K runners.
I was little bit late for the Marathoner's start this morning.
the winner of Marathon (42km 195m) is Mekonnen Asefa Tsegaye from Ethiopia, with 2:04:32 .

#boostdubai

Tomorrow, here we will have Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon.

Elite athletes will run for the highest price in marathon, There are 10 km and 4 km family run sections as well.

This year they have changed the number / chip collection point from one of hotel to Skydive Dubai's area.
The moment I went there I liked this change. There are plenty of space, relaxed atmosphere, enough parking area no congestion ect..
only negative thing is carpet on uneven surface. I was so careful after I noticed that. But sometimes, things just happen even you tired to avoid.
I injured my left ankle on the way out :(
Hope it will be OK till Friday morning.

Elvis & MJ

Today, I noticed these two people dressed like Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley. They were waiting for Elite marathoners at the finish line of Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2014.

This year they have changed the route. The new route was so lovely to run but I can not say nice things for the organisation.

When I saw them, I smiled and forget problems that I had because of  organisation. I wanted to share that smile with you.