Gift ideas for completing marathon?

[lenshanem]

I wanted to get something for my DH cause I'm so proud of him, but I swear I can't find anything online. He has already ordered the frame for his bib and medal... Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[DisneyWacker]

A tube of ben-gay!

Seriously, maybe some new running shoes, he may need them after the marathon.

 

[SAHDad]

After some of my marathons, I treat myself to a nice dinner, or a new item of running gear, or a book I have been wanting, etc. I haven't bothered with the pics or the frame, but that's just me.


(Actually - thinking of books - I really enjoyed "My Life on the Run" by Bart Yasso. I don't know where you live, but I do know that Yasso is going to be at the Illinois Marathon expo on April 10th. When I got my copy at the USAF Marathon last year, he autographed it for me, which was nice.)

 

[Cindylou]

Does he have a 26.2 sticker for the car? It's small, but I really see mine as a badge of honor.

My DH bought me a "why I run" T-shirt that had 26.2 printed on it from Cafe Press. It meant so much to me that he took the time to order something ahead of time.

Good luck.
Cindy

 

[momof2minnies]

Where can you get the 26.2 sticker for your car?

Linda

 

[deekaypee]

Linda, check out OneMoreMileRunning. They have lots of cool gear and toys, including stickers. Penguin stuff, too, in case anyone's interested!

Shan, you might think of getting him a custom tech shirt from Running Banana. You could put his name on it so people can shout out his name on the course, a favorite training mantra, or another phrase... They also have their own graphics, or inspirational phrases, if you're looking for ideas. I really like the idea of a one-of-a-kind, though.

DOOD got me one, and I love it! It says "Man Up!" on the front of it. (I was wearing it after ToT, two cast members began to crack up, pointed at the shirt, and they gave me the thumbs up!) Measure his favorite shirt to get the size right and it takes a little bit of time to get there. But so worth it. Good tech material, and I wear it all the time.

P.S. And I think of the running banana when I see this!

 

[lenshanem]

Thanks Debra. I'll go check it out right now. I thought about sending him balloons to work, but thought I'd embarrass him. Go figure a co-worker bought him a congrats balloon yesterday at work.

 

[wtpclc]

I love rhe license plate holder dh got for me. 26.2 on top adn Marathoner on teh bottomhgn.

 

[TnTsParty]

Hi Carrie

I too love my 26.2 license plate holder because its says Marathoner at the bottom. Right after I completed the full I came home and bought a 26.2 magnet but you will be surprised at how many people have asked me what "26.2" means even with a Runner Girl sticker on my truck as well. At least with the license plate holder it says Marathoner so hopefully people can figure it out.

Also for myself since I thought the 2009 full would be my only full marathon I figured why not get some of the commemorative stuff - I got the mosaic pic, a Mickey marathoner doll, a shot glass and a shirt. The one shirt I wanted to get but didn't end up getting because they sold out was the 26.2 I did it shirt. I think that is something your DH would enjoy - I am sure they make them for other marathons or you can get one custom made - I sure know I want to shout to anyone who will listen that I DID a MARATHON!!!

 

[mkymsehi]

Beer. Lots of it.

 

[FireDancer]

I definitely suggest the 26.2 window decal or license plate frame. I will be putting one on my vehicle as soon as I cross that full finish line the first time.

I looked around online and found the standard white oval decal here.

Cafe Press has a lot of them in different colors to match your car.

A lot of expos also have them.

 

[laxdef69]

Debra, my training partners wife and mine ordered up some shirts for us for our 1/2 IM.

the front says TFG Racing for Two Fat Guys...when we started we were both 40-60 lbs heavier than we are now.

On the back it says "Madison Bound, 2009" for the Ironman we are now training for.

On the sleeves it has a couple of inside joke lines that would take too long to explain, but that always make me laugh.

I'm with whomever suggested ben gay, but I use Tiger Balm

 

[deekaypee]

Oooh, now I want a license-plate, too! This isn't gear envy, what is it?

Frank: Thanks for the link to the magnet. I think that's definitely something for DOOD.

Mike: I love the description of those shirts! Of course, that makes me want to know your inside jokes, but if I recall you and your training partner have an, ahem, unique relationship. Very supportive, of course, but not unlike the "man up" spirit I so try to abide by. And Tiger balm, huh? Rawr!

 

[laxdef69]

...that makes me want to know your inside jokes,

All right, now that i'm back from dinner with a couple of tumblers of Scotch in me here goes.

The left sleeve says "Suck it Trebek" from an old SNL Jeopardy skit. What we used to do was when one of us would smoke the other in a run or a sprint on the bike was yell out "Suck it Trebek!" as you passed the finish line.

The other one says "I like the Tin Man". If you ever saw the movie A Christmas Story, there is this scene where Ralphie goes into Higbees to see Santa.

At the end of the line, there is a kid wearing a leather hat with built in goggles. He leans in real close to Ralphie and says...you guessed it, "I like the Tin Man".

Training Partner (TP) and I were standing at the start of a sprint triathlon, with around 2 minutes to go before our wave started and everyone already had their swim caps and goggles on. Including me and TP

SOOOOOOO, I leaned in REAL close...like our goggles were touching...and said "I like the Tin Man"...and we both just broke up.

thats all, nothing special...but funny.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

DH got me a neclkace (Mickey head) and had 39.3 inscribed on it.

How about a money clip with 26.2 inscribed on it?

I think I need one of the marathoner license plate holders. That is a nice way to be reminded of the accomplishment.