The bike ride was wonderful and this week is so busy I’m already wondering how I’m going to fit in my runs. Since December started I’m officially back in 1/2 marathon training mode, which doesn’t really change anything too drastically besides lengthening my long run. This weekend the 5k seems a little scary now, but I know it will be fun because I’m running it with my newly running cousin. She ran the turkey trot like a champ and is slowly getting hooked. :)
As for the girl I coached, she placed 9th at State in Division 5! I am so proud of her and her coach now and I are good friends and he said her race was incredible and for once she put it all out on the line. Amazing!
Anyways, the gift ideas are going to keep coming. How about all those race medals that seem to start collecting after a while. Some may want to leave their medals in a shoebox, but displaying some of your runner’s proudest finishes is important. At Finger Lakes MedalCraft they have garnished up quite a way to display medals including personalized runner’s hanging medal racks.
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SWEET medal rack! What a great idea – thanks :)
December 1, 2008 at 10:59 amWow! That’s cool. I’ve never seen anything like that before…
But you know what I’d really love?? Ideas on what to do with race numbers. I’d love to display them somehow, but cant think of how.. unless I make a scrapbook or something.
Cool. Anyway, I love this Christmas list idea!
December 1, 2008 at 11:14 amI LOVE THAT! Your recommendations just keep getting better. I can’t wait to see what else you come up with for us. :)
December 1, 2008 at 11:33 ammaybe someday i will actually run races where i need a medal rack :)
December 1, 2008 at 11:38 amOooohhhh that’s pretty darn cool! Although at this point in time I only have a few medals so I don’t think I need one just yet. It would be nice to hang my kicks on though HAHA Seriously it would get them off the floor.
December 1, 2008 at 12:11 pmOoh, I’m already a few days behind on your Christmas gift list. Great ideas already!
December 1, 2008 at 12:12 pmThat’s so funny – I was JUST looking at these..
congrats on your gal!
December 1, 2008 at 12:34 pmThose look really cool! Great job to the girl you coached!! I am sure you will do fine in the 5k! 3.1 miles will go by so quick!
December 1, 2008 at 12:52 pmAnother great idea, thanks!! My bedroom mirror is getting a little crowded.
December 1, 2008 at 1:08 pmThat’s a great idea – I have a friend in mind for that!
December 1, 2008 at 5:37 pmNice rack. :)
Great job, Coach.
December 1, 2008 at 5:51 pmDAMN IT!!! I was scrolling through your comments to see if anyone said “Nice Rack,” and I JUST MISSED IT!!!
Oh well.
December 1, 2008 at 6:31 pmThat is such a great idea…..I love it!! I think that is an item to go on Santa’s list. I just have nails in my walls for my medals :-}
December 1, 2008 at 6:46 pmThat’s a good idea..I’m going to look at those right now.
Thanks!
December 1, 2008 at 6:58 pmTrust Steve and Beachy!!
Too funny, but seriously that is a great idea!! Oh and nice rack too!
Gawd those guys….LOL…
December 1, 2008 at 7:02 pmwow what a neifty little idea!
December 1, 2008 at 8:12 pmI am in love with the medal rack. I am so purchasing one!!
December 2, 2008 at 5:40 amNice rack! Ha!
Seriously, those are adorable.
Ok, now I just can’t not make his sound like a dirty joke.
December 2, 2008 at 8:56 pmThis would be so great to have in your home gym or office – a great way to motivate yourself on a day when your down and out!
December 2, 2008 at 11:04 pm