Photographer and documentary filmmakerBen Garvinhas dedicated his career to storytelling.
And one of the stories that he most enjoys sharing is the agony and ecstasy of marathon runners.
Some are triumphanthands raised in the airwhile others cry from a mix of joy and exhaustion.
Marathons are no joke and these runners spend months training for this very moment.
Garvin’s images show just how differently everyone reacts when their body is pushed to the limit.
The Boston Marathon, which began in 1897, attracts athletes from around the globe.
This made Garvin’s journey to the race all the more special.
I attempt to remain a neutral party but often end up cheering, high-fiving, congratulating.
As runners whiz by, there’s no shortage of human stories to tell.
And while it’s tiring work, the creative material it provides keeps Garvin going.
There is the constant feeling that I’m missing great moment after great moment.
That sustains me and makes it worth it every time.
After being canceled in 2020, the Boston Marathon made a triumphant return.
Photographer Ben Garvin was at the finish line to capture the agony and ecstasy of the runners.
His black and white photos are an incredible look at the human spirit.
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