Cooper River Bridge Run - Wheelchair Racers 2018

Cooper River Bridge Run, Wheelchair Race, Charleston, SC   

I am so impressed with the wheelchair racers that it motivates me to get up bright and early on bridge run day to catch them. They start the race early at 7:25 am and are first over. They basically cross the bridge with their arm muscle power. Incredible athletes. Congratulations to all!

Cooper River Bridge Run - Wheelchair Division

Cooper River Bridge Run - Wheelchair Division, Charleston, SC 2016

It was dark and rainy this morning when I woke up and very tempting to snuggle back under the covers but I knew I would be sorry if I did. Once a year these incredible wheelchair racing athletes motivate me to try my hand at sports photography. I go down to where they have to turn the corner off King St. in the hope that I can catch them looking up to maneuver. They are so incredibly fast that getting sharp photos is a real challenge for me.

Congratulations gentlemen! I am one of your greatest fans!

Cooper River Bridge Run 2014 - Wheelchair Racers

Cooper River Bridge Run - 2014, Wheelchair Races, Charleston, S.C.

These folks amaze me. They push themselves across a bridge that is a challenge to anyone, by their arms. I get to town early to catch them in action. They are a challenge to photograph, they are moving so fast and for the most part are looking down.I wanted to lay on the pavement to aim up but I probably would have been run over. 

More photos to follow but this was what I went for. Congratulations folks! I hope everyone had a good day.