Photographing a Running Race on 35mm Film in Sheffield...for Fun!

want to do the Round Sheffield Run race but don't feel fit enough, so I go photograph it instead. Will I be able to get a decent set of pictures using just my Olympus XA2 and one roll of film, or will I end up cheating and using the digital camera? What do you think?!?
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[@stevecooney1361]

great time had, ive only shot runners going past my house in the local marathon, i need more practice with moving people. good knowing the good spots on the route. 👍

[@studioswinden]

Thanks. My general approach is to be keep the shutter speed over 1/500s, zone focus on the spot where I expect runners to pass, and keep the aperture as narrow as possible for my ISO...F8 is usually good enough...and I either go c.28mm and low down/side on for drama or c.200mm and face on from a good distance for "participant portraits"...400 speed film, maybe push it to 800...I like b&w with plenty of grain for action stuff. But it's horses for courses, and this apprach might not work for anyone else. Best of luck with your pix anyway! Have a good week 🙂