Here's an interesting series. I initially downloaded the first two pics of this runner in a black bikini just because I found her attractive. I'm a fan of athletic women, and I loved her toned, muscular, but still womanly physique, not to mention her pretty face. There's also something about her body language and facial expression that tell you that even though she's mixed in with the slower groups, she's serious about her running and means buiness.
When I looked closer at one of the photos, I noticed that she was a cutter (see her left arm). Obviously, they could be older scars from childhood, but nevertheless the juxtaposition of athletic confidence and the marks of pscyhological trauama is curious, and intriguing.
Almost immediately, I realized that she looked familiar, and that in fact she was a topless walker at last year's B2B. As you can see, the past year has been good to her. While no one would say there was anything wrong with her last year, she's definitely more toned and muscular this year. Someone's been sticking to their new year's resolution. I wonder if she was considered taking off her top at any point during the run.
Anyway, finding repeat participants at events like this is always a little bit of a thrill for me, but I never thought to looks in the serious, or even semi-serious runners.
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