Robin’s Story | The Cowtown Marathon | Perseverance | February 26, 2010

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Robin’s story to run her first ever marathon began early November of 2011.  Three months into her training she was hit with an injury that in the end has taught her many humbling things – most of all that God is in control. 

Knowing that running a full 26.2 miles was probably not attainable, she chose a new focus: running as far as she could in the Cowtown Marathon.  In essence, she became a “spectator” within the race itself.  It wasn’t about getting a great finish time or a medal at the end.  It was about enjoying the race and the people in it.   She knew that every runner had a story and she heard several of those stories while running along the way.   Her pain began as she crossed the starting line, but her pain was nothing compared to some of the stories shared with her by other runners.  Some had been trying for years just to complete a marathon. 

Robin, being a photographer at heart (and in real life too), couldn’t help but take pictures along the way.  She bought an inexpensive, battery operated, CVS digital camera so she could capture the race from another perspective – the perspective of a runner.  I (Dale) also took pictures along the marathon route and we put them together in the video we are sharing with you below.  I decided to see if I could find her running along the way and so I went to the 20 mile mark.  I waited and watched along with other spectators and eventually saw her barely walking around the bend in the road.  She smiled at me and said, “Wow!  What a wonderful journey!  Let’s go home!” 

Enjoy the video!

Cowtown Marathon Video

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Marathon Spectators | Cowtown Marathon | Cheering For The Runners

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The downtown Fort Worth Starbucks was at the 9 1/2 mile mark for the Cowtown Marathon. I must say that this was my favorite part of the marathon – standing outside of Starbucks, drinking my mocha and watching the runners.  I think I could do a marathon every weekend…I felt no pain standing there watching as the runners passed me by. 

The truth is, I really admire all the people who trained for and ran in the marathon.  It took them months to prepare and they came from all walks of life.  I realize for some, the marathon is a competition.  But for many of the people who run, it is about accomplishment; about doing something that very few people have done.  To us non-runners, it is hard to imagine running this far and when we see the pain that people go through after the finishline, we really don’t understand.  However, most runners get more out of this experience than we could ever imagine and it is a testament to the human spirit.  Many runners go on to do it more than once.  Great stories come from these experiences. 

Later in the race I was at the 20 mile mark where crowds of people stood cheering for the runners.  One particiular family had these signs to help encourage the runners along.

Ok, I realize this probably isn’t much encouragement, however, it is true – there will be pain.  Wow…20 miles is a long way to run.  I heard people in the crowd cheering for the runners, “You’re almost done!  You can do it!”  True, they were almost done at this point, but they still had 6 miles to go and for many this means another hour of running.  When you’re tired and sore, that is a long way to run. 

I want to say CONGRATULATIONS to all the runners, especially my wife, Robin.  Whether you did the half marathon, full marathon or the ultra marathon – you are an INSPIRATION to me!

Sunrise Over Cowtown Marathon | Cowtown Start Line | Robin Weerts Photography

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Here is an image I (Dale) shot while waiting for the start of the Cowtown Marathon yesterday (February 26).  It was an almost perfect day for those running in the half marathon, marathon and ultra marathon.  There was a little bit of wind to deal with, but all in all a great morning.  Hard to believe that people would run farther than 26.2 miles, but the ultra marathons actually ran 31 miles!  Wow!  Congratulations to everyone.  There will be more pictures to follow.

Sunrise over the Cowtown Marathon just prior to the start. Absolutely perfect day for running!

Cowtown Marathon | A Good Day

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Despite working through injury for several weeks, Robin was able to get to the 20 mile mark at the Cowtown Marathon.  She enjoyed running through downtown Fort Worth, interacting with all the people and taking some pictures along the way.  Now it is time to rest, recover and think about the future.  Thank you to everyone who kept Robin in your prayers throughout this process.  The fundraising for Charity Water to build a water well will continue through the end of March so if you would like to donate, go to http://www.mycharitywater.org/robinweertsmarathon.  Thanks again everyone…hopefully we will post some pictures of the event soon!

Cowtown Marathon | Waiting for the Start

Only 15 minutes and they are on their way!

Cowtown Marathon

Starting off the marathon with a time of worship!

Cowtown Marathon | Charity Water | Running for H2O | Fort Worth Photography

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As many of you already know, Robin is running in the Cowtown Marathon in downtown Fort Worth this weekend.  During the course of her training she injured her left leg and has been working through this injury for the past five weeks.  There was a moment where it looked like she wouldn’t be able to run in the marathon.  The good news is, that after consulting with many doctors and a sports trainer, she is back on track. 

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Final preparations are being made today as Robin gets ready to run in the Cowtown Marathon tomorrow (Sunday, February 26). We are only $150 away from our goal of reaching $1000 to help build a water well. If you would like to participate in this fundraising event, go to http://www.mycharitywater.org/robinweertsmarathon

Cowtown Marathon | Charity Water | Running for H2O | Fort Worth Photography

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As many of you already know, Robin is running in the Cowtown Marathon in downtown Fort Worth this weekend.  During the course of her training she injured her left leg and has been working through this injury for the past five weeks.  There was a moment where it looked like she wouldn’t be able to run in the marathon.  The good news is, that after consulting with many doctors and a sports trainer, she is back on track.  However, she was not fully able to prepare for this marathon and has decided to run the half marathon…still 13.1 miles which is farther than I can think.  When she started training for the marathon she also wanted it to have a purpose and decided to raise money to help build a water well in a place where people do not have access to clean water.  She chose Charity Water as the organization to work with and has been raising funds towards this goal.  We would like to invite you to participate in the building of this well by giving you the opportunity to donate at http://www.mycharitywater.org/robinweertsmarathon.  To date, Robin has raised close to $1,000 and we are hoping to break the $1,000 barrier before the marathon on Sunday!  Here is a video I put together for Robin as she took on this challenge.  Hope you enjoy!

Robin Running for H2O in the Cowtown Marathon

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360 Degree Virtual Tour | Google Business Photos | Dale Weerts

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Dale Weerts of Robin Weerts Photography is now a Google Trusted Photographer.  Google Business Photos are a way to bring potential clients into your business to see what you have to offer.  Today, while I was out sharing with businesses about the new program, I went into Into The West Rustic Furniture & Accessories – a place I had never been before.  My impression once inside was very different from all the times I’ve driven by it.  I found many one of a kind pieces of high end, quality furniture…some really great looking items.  Many of the pieces are one of a kind.  Whether you own a furniture store, coffee shop, car dealership – Google Business Photos can get people to come inside.  When people go to Google and search, they will find a virtual tour of your business connected to your link.  You must have a Google Places page in order to get the virtual tour and you can sign up for free at http://www.google.com/places/  So, increase the visibility of your business in Internet searches with Google Business Photos.  To contact Fort Worth’s Google Trusted Photographer, click on this link… http://robinweertsphotography.showitsite.com/#/google-business-contact/

Click here to see what Google Business Photos can do for your business!

Get Potential Clients Inside Your Business | Google Business Photos | Robin Weerts Photography

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Thousands of people search the Internet everyday looking for services that meet their needs.  When people do their Google searches, they tend to click on things they can see.  Google Business Photos project is providing businesses an opportunity through their Trusted Photographers to have their very own virtual tour online that is linked to their Google Places page as well as Google Maps and searches.  Help your business stand out from the rest and give potential clients the opportunity to look inside your place of business.  To inquire about setting up a shoot for your business, click on the following link… http://robinweertsphotography.showitsite.com/#/google-business-contact/.   Watch this video and learn more about the pilot for Google Business Photos and how it can help your business… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy3GWVSPQkk