Track Runners Put Fun Twist on Baby Announcement

A Maryland couple announced the impending arrival of their first child with a photoshoot highlighting their other passion: running track.

Kristina and Sam Sesay both ran track in high school and Sam is a former NCAA Division 1 All-American track and field athlete. The two teamed up with photographer Adedayo Kosoko for a photoshoot at H.D. Woodson Senior High School to share the news.

World Record | #TheArtHype Crossing the finish line on June 18, 2016! Featuring: @samiam1984 + @mrsklsesay #PortaitHype #BlackLove

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The Sesays told ABC News the photos have been very popular among family and friends. Kristina said her mother even thought they had been photoshopped.

For her husband of three years, the shoot had an even deeper meaning.

"Track has taught me so much and really prepared me for life," Sam said. "The pictures meant so much more than just pictures because all of the life lessons I learned through track, I'm now going to impart them to our child. Everything came full circle."

Relay Partner | #TheArtHype I mean I can come up with these track/couple/love captions all day! The funniest part of our shoot is that only us three really know what it took to get onto that track. Never seen a pregnant woman move as nimble and ninja like as this young lady here. I could post y'all all day so many beautiful shots from some beautiful people. I SINCERELY appreciate people who I went to high school with and grew up with using me to capture their life memories. Straight up! Shout out to Eleanor Roosevelt High School and our track dominance in the 2000's. GET HYPE Featuring: @samiam1984 + @mrsklsesay #PortaitHype #BlackLove

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Some of the lessons Sam has learned from track include staying in your own lane and always look forward.

"You can't look to your left and your right. You have to run your race and not worry about your competitors. Track taught me not to look back and focus on what's ahead of you because the second you look back you'll get sidetracked."

Right on Track | #TheArtHype Loved my shoot with Mr. And Mrs. Sesay. It's awesome when the clients being and idea to you and it comes to fruition. Congrats on you bundle of joy and with your athletic pedigree that child is bound to be a champion. Shout out to Sierre Leon! Featuring: @samiam1984 + @mrsklsesay #PortaitHype #BlackLove

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The baby is due June 18.