tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post7578194794877238877..comments2024-03-13T08:02:13.262-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: Too many medalsFairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-21405617710524738132016-06-28T19:47:45.538-04:002016-06-28T19:47:45.538-04:00Donate them to the special Olympics organization. ...Donate them to the special Olympics organization. They use them for their events the participants are beyond thrilled when they earn them in the races. If you've ever watched a special Olympic event you'd see how much joy they get in them.<br />I haven't done a virtual race. But I probably wouldn't display them either, of course I dont display any medals short of a marathon with the exception of a few first place finisher medals I've gotten in shorter races.Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-46337786812283306852016-06-28T16:25:17.183-04:002016-06-28T16:25:17.183-04:00I actually don't do virtual runs because I don...I actually don't do virtual runs because I don't want to pay extra for what would just be a training run with a medal. Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974948295074149005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-9541809315350056712016-06-28T13:51:07.446-04:002016-06-28T13:51:07.446-04:00I have heard that there are programs that give rac...I have heard that there are programs that give race medals to sick children. I think that is awesome! I really want to get a nice display for my medals but at the same time too cheap to pay a ton of money for one! I've only done a couple of virtual races but I do like the medals!Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-18623206416762367922016-06-28T12:45:35.533-04:002016-06-28T12:45:35.533-04:00First let me say that I loved the pictures of your...First let me say that I loved the pictures of your medal rack and pictures on the other post! Those are so precious! It made me want to print race pictures and display my medals! <br /><br />I haven't done any virtual races... just can't find one that I want to do.<br /><br />Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110855725544210793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-57756198749860116352016-06-28T11:19:01.105-04:002016-06-28T11:19:01.105-04:00I've only done one virtual run so far... I don...I've only done one virtual run so far... I don't really see the point of virtual races (when you have to run completely by yourself) unless it's free or for a good cause. The Boston medal of course is different. Sanhttp://theinbetweenismine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-13562781091891107342016-06-28T10:36:15.157-04:002016-06-28T10:36:15.157-04:00I completely agree about the virtual medals, which...I completely agree about the virtual medals, which is why I've never done a virtual race. Because I feel like it's just a training run so why bother "registering" and paying for something I would be doing anyway? Unless it's for a really great cause like your Boston race. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-80143058226174718002016-06-28T09:17:05.720-04:002016-06-28T09:17:05.720-04:00I don't display my virtual race medals either....I don't display my virtual race medals either. Right now they're all sitting in a drawer in my bedside table. I'm not sure what I'll do with them.Kathryn @ Dancing to Runninghttp://dancingtorunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-79934046750436649392016-06-28T07:58:00.122-04:002016-06-28T07:58:00.122-04:00I've started sending all of my virtual medals ...I've started sending all of my virtual medals to the little boy I was matched up with through the IRun4 organization. He loves getting them and his mom even got him a rack to display all of them along with the bibs.Kimberley@Black Dog Runs the Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088843807966291592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-72862565085829070762016-06-27T23:35:18.255-04:002016-06-27T23:35:18.255-04:00Wow, I didn't know Medals for mettle would be ...Wow, I didn't know Medals for mettle would be so picky..lolFairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-1706944466146108632016-06-27T23:34:11.195-04:002016-06-27T23:34:11.195-04:00I can understand that. I can understand that. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-73242015059519900612016-06-27T23:33:19.255-04:002016-06-27T23:33:19.255-04:00I actually started out in that same mindset too. I...I actually started out in that same mindset too. I suspect a lot of people sign up for virtual races because of the medal. I've done it before too!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-20757059450758031172016-06-27T23:31:25.987-04:002016-06-27T23:31:25.987-04:00I agree with the charity part. I wish Guiding eyes...I agree with the charity part. I wish Guiding eyes for the blind (they raise guide dogs) would host a virtual race. I would definitely do that one!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-19219155853533365622016-06-27T23:29:47.660-04:002016-06-27T23:29:47.660-04:00If you have the room for them on your display, why...If you have the room for them on your display, why not.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-40822802580816939892016-06-27T23:28:34.602-04:002016-06-27T23:28:34.602-04:00You've never even kept one medal?You've never even kept one medal? Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-23695797029275866102016-06-27T23:27:38.393-04:002016-06-27T23:27:38.393-04:00Yes, I like when it is for a good cause. That way ...Yes, I like when it is for a good cause. That way you get to donate and doing the run for the extra goodies is just a bonus. Thanks for mentioning the charity.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-68149147778366542782016-06-27T23:26:04.258-04:002016-06-27T23:26:04.258-04:00I hear that Beat the Blerch is a pretty popular vi...I hear that Beat the Blerch is a pretty popular virtual race!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-55749139179989038132016-06-27T23:24:33.751-04:002016-06-27T23:24:33.751-04:00I never heard of that before. I suspect most peopl...I never heard of that before. I suspect most people do the virtual races for the medal as they are usually pretty uniquely themed! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-13137120957031609252016-06-27T23:23:01.351-04:002016-06-27T23:23:01.351-04:00Did you run with a group or by yourself? Did you run with a group or by yourself? Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-5359707039607760502016-06-27T23:22:03.424-04:002016-06-27T23:22:03.424-04:00That is certainly a great cause! That is certainly a great cause! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-83139903092139551322016-06-27T22:49:50.590-04:002016-06-27T22:49:50.590-04:00Awesome! It really admires! At present, i still la...Awesome! It really admires! At present, i still lacks the Boston medal and i missed i. I also hope that will early reach it in the next time.Canushttp://runnerlight.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-67789626243559436622016-06-27T20:08:05.631-04:002016-06-27T20:08:05.631-04:00Yup, it hangs right in the middle of my medal rack...Yup, it hangs right in the middle of my medal rack!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-22127807541901317102016-06-27T20:06:48.807-04:002016-06-27T20:06:48.807-04:00Yea, I will probably only do ones that support a c...Yea, I will probably only do ones that support a charity if I do anymore.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-27638771774839282912016-06-27T20:05:33.006-04:002016-06-27T20:05:33.006-04:00When we became GFAR ambassadors we actually got to...When we became GFAR ambassadors we actually got to review products, so that was fun. We didn't even know they did virtual races. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-75094807785419973162016-06-27T20:01:32.073-04:002016-06-27T20:01:32.073-04:00I don't do virtual races because to me, it is ...I don't do virtual races because to me, it is not a race. Seems like the same way you feel about those races. We were offered the Gone for A Run ambassador role, but were not interested since I feel that it is just a training run. We both already have more medals than we know what to do with. However, I need to find the place where you can donate medals.Two Runners Travel https://www.blogger.com/profile/10446814348862304394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-55550395085722669182016-06-27T17:44:33.436-04:002016-06-27T17:44:33.436-04:00I feel the same way about those virtual run medals...I feel the same way about those virtual run medals. I did all those Gone For A Run races last year because they fit in nicely with marathon training. But it just felt weird to get a medal for running around my neighborhood. I'm not going to do them again.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com