Adam and I are embarking on our cruise tomorrow. We were originally scheduled to fly to Florida tonight. Then over the past few days, we saw the winter storm warnings for today and said:
I talked before about my favorite medals in in 2015, so today I'm going to share some of my favorite race medals from prior to 2015.
These are in no particular order.
1. The Disney Coast to Coast medal
This one is a no brainer! I earned this baby from running the Disneyland Half Marathon and the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon in the same calendar year. I love everything Disney and I get teary-eyed whenever I see the statue of Walt and Mickey at the parks. It's so precious!
2. 2014 Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon
This was my second year running the Wine and Dine Half Marathon (my first year's race recap is here). Unfortunately, the weather was awful that second year, but I made the best of it. Both years' medals were beautiful, but the 2014 medal was a notch up since it was a rotating double-sided medal. Besides, how could you not adore anything with a running Mickey on it?
3. 2014 Illinois I-Challenge medals
The Illinois Half Marathon and Illinois 5K medals were fabulous because they have the symbol of my beloved alma mater on them. The University of Illinois is very near and dear to my heart. Plus, the medals symbolized a moment of huge personal triumph for me. That weekend I set a half marathon PR, which at the time bested a prior PR that was well over a decade old.
4. 2012 Chicago Get Lucky Half Marathon
I had a bad day at the Chicago Get Lucky Half Marathon. It was probably the closest I'd ever come to passing out from overheating, which was a scary experience. But the stained-glass medal design is really stunning, in my opinion.
5. 2013 Wisconsin Half Marathon
The Wisconsin Half Marathon was so much fun in every way! I love the year's annual cheese themes, which are always really creative and funny. The 2013 medal was so cute, unique, and quirky. Huge kudos to the designer for such a clever medal!
6. The 2012 Chicago Marathon
Finally, I hold a tremendous amount of sentimental value from my Chicago Marathon medal. It's not the flashiest medal. But to me, it symbolizes the glory and relief of finally achieving a goal that at the time I'd held for decades.
Your turn! Please tell me more about some of your favorite medals from all time!
I'm hoping to earn the wine n dine sometime soon! My fave has got to be one of my mickey marathon medals!
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Oooooh, I want to earn one of the Disney Marathon medals, too! Cheers to us collecting all of the Disney medals over due time. =D Thank you so much!!!
DeleteGood call on heading out early!!!! Have a great time!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kim! And I am pumped to attend your boxing class with Anne in a few weeks!!! =D =D =D
DeleteI always thought Wine and Dine would be so much fun. They seriously need a 10k to go with the half.
ReplyDeleteWine and Dine is such a fun experience! Best post-race party, ever! I think I heard they used to have a 10K along with the half but I'm not sure? In any event - I hope you get to run it someday, you would love it!
DeleteI am in LOVE with Southwest and their flexible ticket policy. I came home early from my trip because I wanted the extra day at home and it was so nice to be able to change my flight so easily.
ReplyDeleteMy medal from this past weekend might be my new favorite. A huge PR and a skull and crossbones medal? What's not to like?
AHHHHHHH that would be AWESOME being able to decide on the fly that you wanted to come home early! Southwest is amazing!
DeleteYour half marathon this past weekend sounds like a true dream come true. I want to see that skull and crossbones medal in person! BTW - I completely agree with Declan's comment about it seeming more like a gun show than a PR show. =D You look amazing!!!
I really like your Get Lucky medal. It's unique in both shape and overall design (how cool is stained glass?). As a lover of all things Disney, I think I need a medal where Walt is holding Mickey's hand. I hope you enjoy your cruise!
ReplyDeleteThanks HoHo! Kudos to the medal designer and stained glass in general is so beautiful, yes? Likewise - I also need one of those Mickey medals from the Disney Marathon like the one you earned this year. WOO HOO!!!
DeleteLove the stained glass medal, stunning is right! Hey Em how are you doing? Looks like you have been busy! My favorite medal is my half marathon. I don't race anymore but I am still running and getting into trail running, so much fun!
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Shannon! So good to hear from you, my friend! I am thrilled to see you are blogging again! Trail running is no joke, which is something I learned the hard way. =) Can't wait to catch up on all your adventures - I've missed you!
DeleteThose Disney medals are nice! Some day I'll have one of those... :) So smart to start your vacation early! I hope you have wonderful time on your cruise!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Sharon! Disney does a wonderful job with their races - you can tell they have a ton of experience with entertainment and crowd management. =) I hope you get to take home a Disney medal very very soon!!!! I think you'd love the runDisney experience!!!
DeleteI have that Wisconsin half marathon cheese guy medal! Too bad I didn't know you then...
ReplyDeleteAren't the Wisconsin cheese themes the best? I wish I'd known you back then, too - it would have been so awesome to hang out in Kenosha! We'll find another race to do together soon. =)
DeleteIs it bad I've never even seen a Disney medal irl? Probably. I have the cheese medal too. Did I see you there??
ReplyDeleteYay for making it out to your cruise! So fun!
Thanks Marcia! LOL, not bad at all about the Disney medals in person versus pictures! There are a ton of medals I've coveted only in pictures and never in person. I still envy your GORGEOUS Marine Corps medal. That one is a real stunner! Sadly I don't think I saw you at Wisconsin that year, but that was probably my own doing since I was late to the pre-race photo meet-up. But I look forward to seeing you at Cinco de Miler in a few weeks. =D
DeleteI've got so many medals and most of them are sitting in boxes collecting dust. Probably my favorite is mine from Boston. Because Boston.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how after awhile, the medals just pile up and we don't think twice about the accomplishments behind them? #FirstWorldRunnerProblems. =D
DeleteOh yes, if I ever had the opportunity to run Boston, you better believe I'd be treasuring that medal! I'd buy the jacket and wear it all around town, too. =)
I still want a Wine and Dine medal. I've been thinking about doing it this year, but that means I have to start running again :) I would have to say my Chicago marathon medal will always be special because it was my first full and of course I love the Goofy medal for obvious reasons. I love the Wisconsin half medal because its so unique1
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