Yesterday alone I got 3 emails from directors: One previewing the medal for a May race, complete with dimensions. Call me old fashioned but I kind of like it when the medal is a secret until I cross the finish line. The other two dangled the copious contents of their goodie bags as an incentive [Read More]
Race Bling and the Runners Who Love It
Janelle over at Mile Twenty Eight’s question of the week is about bling. She asks: “What has been your favorite race award?” Other than the usual medals, trophies, plaques, gift certificates and even cash, I can’t say I’ve ever gotten anything truly unique. I’m still holding out for a pint glass! And I want that [Read More]
Race Report: Carlsbad Half Marathon
Wow what a weekend! It almost didn’t happen for me since my plane was cancelled on Friday due to what else? Snow.But I did get out on Saturday so I was late to the party but better late than never right? It was 15 degrees in Chi-town when I left and we were delayed considerably [Read More]
Own Your Passion
Awhile back, I think I was freshly back from my first Boston Marathon, we had people over and someone asked to see my Boston medal. While it was being passed around someone said to me “You need to get a life.” I was taken aback, but blew it off, rationalizing it was her issues that [Read More]
Show Me Your Race Medals
Marlene showed us her race medals this morning and asked to see ours in return. Although I’ve been meaning to erect a shrine in our workout room, somehow that hasn’t quite happened yet, and my bling resides in a humble cardboard box. For your viewing pleasure: There are 5 marathon medals and 6 1/2 marathon [Read More]
