tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post4978151958702585804..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: Hey Runner's, Why we're breaking your rules!Fairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-46653275267834928702016-03-25T08:27:48.710-04:002016-03-25T08:27:48.710-04:00I would def where one if it turned cool. Most of m...I would def where one if it turned cool. Most of my races are scorchers and the shirt would be too warm. Very few fit properly anyway. The last Disney shirt was awesome. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-83672068130769619992016-03-23T15:02:16.432-04:002016-03-23T15:02:16.432-04:00I read an article awhile back that made the debate...I read an article awhile back that made the debate at least make a little more sense to me. It said that shirts used to be given at the end of the race (so in that sense, they were finisher's shirts even if they didn't say finish on them). I guess if that's what you grew up with then it'd be hard to switch your thinking? But unless the shirt says finisher or "I Did It!" I don't see any issue with wearing it and don't notice differences in people when I see them in it when they're racing. (Aside: I can't even buy the "I Did It!" shirts because the Expo is always before the race and I am not jinxing myself.)<br /><br />That said, I don't wear mine to race in. It's a little "nothing new on race day," a little "they never fit me quite right," and a lot "I already had something planned to wear and maybe I'll wear it later." Haha.Breehttp://bleach226.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-88542293320501242152016-03-22T19:38:02.306-04:002016-03-22T19:38:02.306-04:00I think having to earn the shirt for longer distan...I think having to earn the shirt for longer distances is a fair reason...it's how I feel about the medals, the decals, the distance-related gear...But I don't care if people wear the shirt to the race! It just makes them look like a newb :)Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-28801758459930964322016-03-22T18:24:06.732-04:002016-03-22T18:24:06.732-04:00I actually don't care what people do... I pers...I actually don't care what people do... I personally don't wear race shirts because they NEVER fit. grrrrrAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174117051129860779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-77132429014567105542016-03-22T18:15:39.773-04:002016-03-22T18:15:39.773-04:00I genuinely don't care what other runners wear...I genuinely don't care what other runners wear, but I have a self-imposed rule of not wearing the race shirt because I use it as yet another carrot for myself to do the race in the first place. Works for me. I think your family looks super cute in the photos. LaChicaRunshttp://lachicaruns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-28557009413006182642016-03-22T17:15:43.692-04:002016-03-22T17:15:43.692-04:00Personally, I don't wear race shirts for the r...Personally, I don't wear race shirts for the race I'm running because I like to save them for after the race and wear them the rest of the day - if it's a destination race, then I can't wash it after the race, wait for it to dry, etc. However, I have no qualms with people who do this, especially in your case with the cold temps at the WDW Half marathon! Karen Sealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859540994687133829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-4014661454919628842016-03-22T16:56:09.055-04:002016-03-22T16:56:09.055-04:00Everyone loves a good drama, right? LOL Everyone loves a good drama, right? LOL Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07323987153973909149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-10705510537086463152016-03-22T16:04:15.443-04:002016-03-22T16:04:15.443-04:00It's not controversial for me either--I don...It's not controversial for me either--I don't really care, though maybe that's because I don't wear race shirts at all, except sometimes to sleep in. I've done training runs in them just a few times but have never worn them to a race--either that race or another year. I just have too many other things I'd rather wear!Jennifer @ Dashing in Stylehttp://dashinginstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-62149385096510449102016-03-22T15:43:49.010-04:002016-03-22T15:43:49.010-04:00I second this! You guys are brave and creative. Th...I second this! You guys are brave and creative. The craziest I've gotten was my pink outfit with foam tiara for the ladies' mag mile half!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04260595416987210214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-7331607871143134332016-03-22T14:56:59.083-04:002016-03-22T14:56:59.083-04:00I don't wear the race shirt to the race... but...I don't wear the race shirt to the race... but that is just me. I think everyone should do what they want to do, variety is the spice of life!vickihttp://fueledbycarrots.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-13107688206222251002016-03-22T13:55:06.376-04:002016-03-22T13:55:06.376-04:00Thank you for such a positive comment! Thank you for such a positive comment! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-35456247392493313862016-03-22T13:52:29.380-04:002016-03-22T13:52:29.380-04:00Ahhh but wouldn't you agree it is a great cont...Ahhh but wouldn't you agree it is a great controversial topic for TOTR! I so enjoy seeing all of your costumes you two run in! You can be so creative! I know for one thing you always make it look fun!!! Keep it up ladies! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325341013716918783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-71732650495599659832016-03-22T13:37:32.527-04:002016-03-22T13:37:32.527-04:00You make a valid point. In the same sense, I'v...You make a valid point. In the same sense, I've never bought an "I did it shirt" for a race I didn't run yet but people do it all the time. But to be fair I think that's disney's fault for selling them at the expo and not actually after the race when people really HAVE done it...lol!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-84130473352956449792016-03-22T12:05:44.242-04:002016-03-22T12:05:44.242-04:00I personally don't do it, just a pet peeve of ...I personally don't do it, just a pet peeve of mine. Even if it doesn't say finisher, I think if you are wearing it then it's implied you ran the race (I wouldn't walk around wearing a NYC marathon shirt b/c I have never run it, that would just be weird), so, in my opinion, same concept. I would never walk up to someone and say that though, because, their decision, but just a personal thing. I do however usually wear it that day, after the race is over! Heather's Looking Glasshttp://heatherslookingglass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-51616058834033386032016-03-22T10:54:15.621-04:002016-03-22T10:54:15.621-04:00Can you believe i've never bought an "I d...Can you believe i've never bought an "I did it shirt"? I find it odd that they sell them at the expo opposed to at the end of the race. I feel like I shouldn't jinx myself and my an "I did it shirt" for a race I didn't even run yet.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-27884144874689167472016-03-22T10:20:20.921-04:002016-03-22T10:20:20.921-04:00i dont wear the shirt before the race but im defin...i dont wear the shirt before the race but im definitely not passionate about it. the race i did other the weekend-a lot of people wore the shirt. Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11352740561555628315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-52888108859521050792016-03-22T09:51:52.194-04:002016-03-22T09:51:52.194-04:00It is interesting how some people are so passionat...It is interesting how some people are so passionate about this unspoken rule! I was definitely shamed when I wore my shirt during the Broad Street Run, my first race. I never made that mistake again, but the whole thing really is silly!Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttp://www.runwithnoregrets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-18730594716154120792016-03-22T09:49:16.628-04:002016-03-22T09:49:16.628-04:00I feel like you paid for the shirt. Wear it if yo...I feel like you paid for the shirt. Wear it if you want. Even if it says "finisher." Call it motivational. That said, I tend to only wear my race shirts running around the neighborhood. I'm not generally a fan of huge logos and advertisements on my clothing.Jennifer K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06606118336143343644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-3159977212770739832016-03-22T09:05:04.613-04:002016-03-22T09:05:04.613-04:00I've always been one that says you shouldn'...I've always been one that says you shouldn't wear the race shirt during the race, but you make some good points. Sometimes you never have another chance to wear the shirt. I ran a Halloween Half Marathon last year and absolutely hate the race shirt. So I'm never going to wear it. BUT it would have been a good idea to wear it during the race because it stuck to the race theme. Michelle @ Lively Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01491453938231874115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-69458685960871556762016-03-22T08:52:21.974-04:002016-03-22T08:52:21.974-04:00I bought an I Did It shirt for my first half, then...I bought an I Did It shirt for my first half, then immediately put it away until I finished the race. I didn't even take the tags off until I knew I could wear it.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-28068112354730997622016-03-22T08:02:34.099-04:002016-03-22T08:02:34.099-04:00I don't get bent out of shape about it. Live a...I don't get bent out of shape about it. Live and let live. <br /><br />I'm a fan of wearing race shirts from other races that I have finished -- it reminds me of how hard I worked, or how well I did.<br /><br />Although I have a lot more cute clothes now, so you may not see me sporting a race tee during a race anymore. Except maybe in winter, when no on can see it under the jacket anyway!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-54504849531665255022016-03-22T07:01:28.201-04:002016-03-22T07:01:28.201-04:00I don't wear race shirts to the race because I...I don't wear race shirts to the race because I'm a firm believer of "nothing new on race day".....but I do not have a problem with wearing them right after to the post race party/drive home the especially if my top I raced in is soaked in sweat or if it's cold and I want a long sleeve top on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-29541025232231762472016-03-22T00:07:50.154-04:002016-03-22T00:07:50.154-04:00I don't wear the race shirt until after I fini...I don't wear the race shirt until after I finish the race, for superstitious reasons. Knowing my luck, I'd fall and break a leg. Why tempt fate? :) Run with Solehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03647430666325292322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-87049590211013739372016-03-21T21:44:53.514-04:002016-03-21T21:44:53.514-04:00"What's this? You're wearing the shir..."What's this? You're wearing the shirt of the band you're going to see? Don't be that guy."<br /><br />I don't wear race shirts because I'm of the "nothing new on race day" camp, but I don't think this should be an issue at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-64212597328503386212016-03-21T18:00:36.196-04:002016-03-21T18:00:36.196-04:00I remember wearing the race shirt to my first race...I remember wearing the race shirt to my first race ever (a half marathon) because I thought thats what everyone did! Now I don't just because I don't like wearing something new on race day. But if others want to wear it, good for them! Not sure why people get so upset about it. Lisa @ Running Out Of Winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182384531758005079noreply@blogger.com