13.1 sticker

ccbing
ccbing Posts: 162 Member
edited November 10 in Fitness and Exercise
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
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  • junyr
    junyr Posts: 416 Member
    I think worry less what other people think and celebrate your accomplishments as you see fit as they are yours, not anyone elses.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    why does anyone hate them?


    hell, when i do my first ironman, i'm getting a sticker and a tattoo.
  • junyr
    junyr Posts: 416 Member
    They also have 3.1 stickers and even 0.0 stickers for the non runners. This makes me grin on the inside.
  • themurph8910
    themurph8910 Posts: 124
    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
    Bloomsday Posts: 66 Member
    I figure some people will despise anything: puppies, babies, meat, motherhood, athiests, certain churches, broccoli, etc.

    Do you own thing! :)
  • nuttyfamily
    nuttyfamily Posts: 3,394 Member
    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
    momof3and3 Posts: 656 Member
    It is an accomplishment to be proud of! Get the sticker and who cares what others think...
  • meg7399
    meg7399 Posts: 672 Member
    I think the stickers are cool! I have my 13.1 sticker and my car wears it with pride!!
  • nisseanne
    nisseanne Posts: 2
    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
    Trail_Addict Posts: 1,340 Member
    Get it for him. There will always be haters of anything. Great idea for a simple, yet meaningful gift.
  • hagamivida
    hagamivida Posts: 129
    I got one for my 5K. If he doesn't like it, trash it/sell it/give it away. No harm done.
  • junyr
    junyr Posts: 416 Member
    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
    thesarahsundae Posts: 240 Member
    I think it's a great idea! I have one on my car and I am very proud of it.
  • christinehetz80
    christinehetz80 Posts: 490 Member
    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
    99clmsntgr Posts: 777 Member
    You could always get him this one instead:
    punishmentoval.jpg

    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
    time2runnn Posts: 252 Member
    I think they are awesome! My heart skips a beat when I see one :smile: .... One day I hope to earn one for myself :)
  • hagamivida
    hagamivida Posts: 129
    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
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    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
    AmyEm3 Posts: 784 Member
    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
    Sp1nGoddess Posts: 1,134 Member
    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.
  • 84jeepster
    84jeepster Posts: 198 Member
    I want a 13.1 sticker but I want the numbers to be covered in dripping mud since my first 1/2 will be a trail run, not a road run. Anyone seen one like that anywhere for sale?
  • AJ_MotherRunner
    AJ_MotherRunner Posts: 175 Member
    I say DO IT! What a thoughtful sentiment to who him how proud of him you are. Sweet and Simple! I say go for it. I agree with the poster who stated something along the lines of worry less about what other people think. I know it is hard, I struggle with it at times. I hope your husband loves your gift. I know I would personally love something like that (Sorry, not a guy but still giving my two cents) :wink:
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    I've got a 70.3 sticker on my truck.
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    And, for what it's worth .... 13.1 and 26.2 stickers are my go to gift for friends who've accomplished the task at hand.

    I gave a 13.1 sticker to my boss who did her first half and my son got a 26.2 when he did his marathon. His girlfriend has decided to do her first half marathon this summer. She's getting a sticker, too. It makes a great gift.
  • LisaLashesxx
    LisaLashesxx Posts: 133 Member
    i have no idea what these stickers are..i understand its for the accomplishment of the half or full marathon, so why are folks angst with them?

    get one for him he should be proud......... x
  • hagamivida
    hagamivida Posts: 129
    Maybe fellow runners that get cranky about it have never had to work as hard as the rest of us for their health and fitness? Heck, doing my 5K (and run-walking it) is so much more than I ever could have thought I could do - or WANT to do. It IS the first step into the running world in terms of races, and I'll be sticking with it for a while, but I worked my *kitten* off for it. In addition to my sticker, I got a 5K charm for my necklace.
  • myogibbs
    myogibbs Posts: 182
    That is crazy! Why would anyone hate them? I don't understand. At any rate, I say go for it...he did an amazing thing & I think you are awesome for being so supportive.
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    People who hate the stickers are nuts! I am getting a 26.2 sticker when I finish my marathon in May. This is stuff to be proud of. You go right ahead and get your husband that sticker and he can choose to put it on his truck or not. You're a sweet wife for being so proud of him. :flowerforyou:
  • RunningAddict
    RunningAddict Posts: 548 Member
    They also have 3.1 stickers and even 0.0 stickers for the non runners. This makes me grin on the inside.

    0.0 bahahaha!
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    While I don't have any on my car, I can't imagine someone looking down at a person who did.
    Get him the sticker & I'm sure he will be happy.
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