13.1 sticker

ccbing

My husband finished his first half marathon in Dec. 2011. He was very proud to have finished it. I thought about getting him a 13.1 sticker to put on his truck (just a little Valentine trinket). I'm very proud of his accomplishment as well. May I add he also lost 45 lbs last year while training. Anyway...I was just looking online and there seems to be a love/hate thing with these stickers. Any time I see a 13.1 or a 26.2 sticker on a vehicle I think it's super cool that that person accomplished that. But apparently some people despise these stickers. What do you guys think? BTW...I'm going to go ahead and get the sticker, that doesn't mean he has to put it on his truck. lol

junyr

I think worry less what other people think and celebrate your accomplishments as you see fit as they are yours, not anyone elses.

engineman312

why does anyone hate them?


hell, when i do my first ironman, i'm getting a sticker and a tattoo.

junyr

They also have 3.1 stickers and even 0.0 stickers for the non runners. This makes me grin on the inside.

themurph8910

I love it! I have one on my car, and I have people honk at me then when i notice they've got one too... I am proud of what I have accomplished and I don't care what everyone else thinks.

Bloomsday

I figure some people will despise anything: puppies, babies, meat, motherhood, athiests, certain churches, broccoli, etc.

Do you own thing!

nuttyfamily

I don't despise them and think 'good for them'.

I have one and was going to put it on my my car after I do my first one.

Are the comments you found from those that are runners or non-runners?

If non runners - they are just jealous If runners, I wonder why?

momof3and3

It is an accomplishment to be proud of! Get the sticker and who cares what others think...

meg7399

I think the stickers are cool! I have my 13.1 sticker and my car wears it with pride!!

nisseanne

I think the only people who hate these stickers do it out of jealously - even if it's subconscious. You should absolutely get him the sticker and encourage him to put it on his vehicle. It's an accomplishment to be proud of!

Trail_Addict

Get it for him. There will always be haters of anything. Great idea for a simple, yet meaningful gift.

hagamivida

I got one for my 5K. If he doesn't like it, trash it/sell it/give it away. No harm done.

junyr

I think the only people who hate these stickers do it out of jealously - even if it's subconscious. You should absolutely get him the sticker and encourage him to put it on his vehicle. It's an accomplishment to be proud of!

How would it be out of jealousy when it's other half/full marathon runners with the angst?

thesarahsundae

I think it's a great idea! I have one on my car and I am very proud of it.

christinehetz80

When I do my half I plan on the sticker, a tattoo, a coffee mug for work and will officially introduce myself as Hi,I'm Christine I ran 13.1 miles. SERIOUSLY! I think its amazing and I don't care if people don't think its not "good enough" because its not a full marathon. And extend my congratulations on his accomplishment. Like I just read in a book...the 13.1 doesn't even begin to explain to people how many miles and what dedication it took to get there! You both deserve to revel in the accomplishment. I know my hubby has had to give up a lot while I train. No more super late nights out for us...He makes breakfast on the weekends...etc. Its a team effort even if one of you was the only one racing!

99clmsntgr

You could always get him this one instead:


http://www.onemoremilerunning.com/stickers-etc-/large-ovals-4x6-/punishment-large-oval-sticker/prod_648.html

Not sure what I'll do once I complete the Princess half in a couple weeks, other than to wear my princess shirt with pride.

time2runnn

I think they are awesome! My heart skips a beat when I see one .... One day I hope to earn one for myself

hagamivida

I think the only people who hate these stickers do it out of jealously - even if it's subconscious. You should absolutely get him the sticker and encourage him to put it on his vehicle. It's an accomplishment to be proud of!

I think that sums it up perfectly - who could be annoyed by them? You are such a badass even if you do a 5k (or maybe that's my own wishful thinking) and only those who wish they were fit enough to do it could be cranky about it. Heck, if they aren't runners or friends with runners, they won't even know what they mean.

sjtreely

I PROUDLY display my 26.2 sticker on my Jeep.

Too bad for those behind me who don't like to read it. It's not for them. It's for me. Every time I walk from a parking lot and see it, it reminds me of what I can accomplish when I set my mind to it.

And, it doesn't hurt that every once in a while my ex sees what I've done since dropping his excess weight that kept me down .... dang it .... there goes my vanity.

AmyEm3

I saw one on a car for the first time yesterday. It made me smile--I like them. I want one after I finish a half this summer.

Some people hate those stick figure family car decals too. And the "in memory of..." decals . Some people just like to b*tch about anything. I say who cares?

Sp1nGoddess

I have a jeep and it's getting stickered up! If I ever do manage a 13.1, I would go for the sticker.. and even a charm for my bracelet.

A good friend of ours has a Iron Man tatoo.