A gift to mark someone's first marathon?

RayCun

What would you get someone to congratulate them on finishing their first marathon?
What would you have appreciated?

Something running related - framed photos and medal? new gear?
Or something completely different?

racheljev

My OH framed my DCM medal with photos of me doing it and a copy of the route and certificate. I love it

Krusty_Clown

RayCun wrote: »

What would you get someone to congratulate them on finishing their first marathon? What would you have appreciated?

If I remember correctly, I would have most appreciated a chair and a bucket.

28064212

The registration fee for their next one?

RacoonQueen

A Connemara ultra entry.

rom

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

If I remember correctly, I would have most appreciated a chair and a bucket.

A wheelchair would even better and get wheeled from the finish line to car. Took me well over an hour (closer to 1:30) to walk from DCM finish line to the Luas on O'Connell street last year. Scrap that... a motorised wheelchair so you can go out on the piss and not have to stand or worry about a seat all night with a holder for your pint of course. Might be in bad taste though.

az2wp0sye65487

After DCM in 2010 around the finish area I spotted one lad sitting on the steps of one of the Georgian buildings around Merrion Square. His wife/gf came running towards him with a pint of Guinness in her hand.

Still not sure if he was happier to see her or the pint!

Anyway... The framed medal / photos seems like a nice idea. Having said that tho I dunno if I'd hang it up anywhere other than my bedroom or something... Having it on display in the sitting room for all visitors etc to see is a little bit too 'look at me - I ran a marathon' for my liking...

Rogue Runner

A massage.

Krusty_Clown

Rogue Runner wrote: »

A massage.

Good suggestion. A bit of pampering would mean a lot more than a framed medal/cert.

stargazer 68

Alaric Victorious Monument wrote: »

After DCM in 2010 around the finish area I spotted one lad sitting on the steps of one of the Georgian buildings around Merrion Square. His wife/gf came running towards him with a pint of Guinness in her hand.

Still not sure if he was happier to see her or the pint!

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Lol my brother is coming from the UK this year to do his first marathon - must remember that!!

hot to trot

When I was preparing for my first in Paris the thread suggested we treat ourselves to something for all our hard work. You only do your first one once. I bought a watch for 40 euro that was reduced from 200. I wear it every day. It reminds me that if you want to achieve something, just work for it and take on the challenge.
One of the other girls got a little necklace with a little silver running shoe on it .

After my second one in Helsinki , I bought a Helsinki ring with lots of engravings on it to do with Finland and their culture. Kind of like their version of a claddagh ring. I have worn it for every single marathon and ultra I have run and its my kind of lucky charm.

After that I figured it would be pure indulgence to treat myself each time as I loved marathons so much I started doing loads of them.

IF I ever beat Mick Rice in the Connemara 100M I will buy a car :-)

marchino

What about an nice Meal, with some close Family and Friends.
That evening would be an nice idea or even the next night if they wanted some rest and relaxation!.
Be a nice way of relaying pictures and memories.
If you could include another few who done the Marathon, all the better.

marchino

Alaric Victorious Monument wrote: »

Anyway... The framed medal / photos seems like a nice idea. Having said that tho I dunno if I'd hang it up anywhere other than my bedroom or something... Having it on display in the sitting room for all visitors etc to see is a little bit too 'look at me - I ran a marathon' for my liking...

What doya mean mate?? Whats the harm.
''Look at me, these are MY kids'', if you have there photo up!!
Be Proud of it.

az2wp0sye65487

marchino wrote: »

Alaric Victorious Monument wrote: »

Anyway... The framed medal / photos seems like a nice idea. Having said that tho I dunno if I'd hang it up anywhere other than my bedroom or something... Having it on display in the sitting room for all visitors etc to see is a little bit too 'look at me - I ran a marathon' for my liking...

What doya mean mate?? Whats the harm.
''Look at me, these are MY kids'', if you have there photo up!!
Be Proud of it.

You're probably right.... But that's just not me. I'm a little more low key - don't like to make a big deal out of things like that. I did the training, ran the event for ME... nobody else.

Now.... If I was winning the races that might be a different story. Something to brag about then!

Pisco Sour

RayCun wrote: »

What would you have appreciated?

Something running related - framed photos and medal? new gear?
Or something completely different?

A kick up the arse and told to go faster the next time

BeepBeep67

This

im invisible

a snickers bar?

az2wp0sye65487

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

This

Look at the heads on the 2 lads in the background. They look like characters from a bad 70's cop show!

breffni blue

a nail in a wall to hang the medal on!

b.harte

RayCun wrote: »

What would you get someone to congratulate them on finishing their first marathon?
What would you have appreciated?

Something running related - framed photos and medal? new gear?
Or something completely different?

a trip to the himalayas, where they would be guided up mt. everest.
only then would they know that their marathon was the better achievement.
or a jogging buggy and entry to local races.
:-)

BTH

If my missus is reading this, I'd like a new bike!!

sconhome

Alaric Victorious Monument wrote: »

Look at the heads on the 2 lads in the background. They look like characters from a bad 70's cop show!

Whats wrong with you!! The background! Most didnt even see the boards vest.

robinph

amphkingwest wrote: »

Whats wrong with you!! The background! Most didnt even see the boards vest.

We have studied that photo in great detail over the last few years so I guess people are getting bored of looking at me now.

az2wp0sye65487

robinph wrote: »

amphkingwest wrote: »

Whats wrong with you!! The background! Most didnt even see the boards vest.

We have studied that photo in great detail over the last few years so I guess people are getting bored of looking at me now.

My first time seeing that particular pic in fairness... So that's you robin? That's some cheesy grin..……… where were your hands?!

BeepBeep67

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

If my missus is reading this, I'd like a new bike!!

That could be read one of two ways!