Today I’m linking up with Cynthia from You Signed Up for What?, Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC, and Mar from Mar on the Run for the 5 best race swag I’ve received — so far.
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Beer Glass
And I don’t drink beer! But I use this glass often for my smoothies. This race is the race I referred to in my Firecracker 4 Race Recap as my 4 mile PR. They’ve since changed the course & I haven’t run the new one, but it was a much flatter course than the Firecracker. Anyway, this glass reminds me of the possibilities. -
Gettysburg Mug
I collect mugs. I started to collect mugs from places I traveled to before I set the goal of running a half in each state. It all started when we went to NYC & the hotel room had no mug. I use mugs from states I’ve raced in when I run. I tend to use ones from the hot races on cool days & visa versa. I use mugs from the hilly races (hello – pretty much all, but some were worse than others) on days I do hill repeats. Yeah, I’m weird that way. The Blue vs Grey Half gives mugs to the “winning” side, which so far has always been north. You get to choose which side you run for. I’m a Yankee through & through, despite living in TX for 17 years. -
Feetures Socks
Feetures are not my favorite socks, but I do like them & own a few pairs. I got a pair in my ZOOMA Annapolis swag bag. I scored, too, since I didn’t have a blue pair of socks, but often wear blue. Do you match your socks to your shoes or running outfit? Yeah, I’m weird that way too. -
Insulated Bag
My husband will tell you I have a thing for insulated bags. It’s true. I love them. I feel you can never have too many, despite the fact it’s rare for me to use more than one on a shopping trip. And this one is from Redding Road Race, my current half PR. -
Glow in the Dark Medal
Do I ever look at this medal in the dark? No, very rarely. But it’s kind of cool. And it was my first half (Las Vegas), the one that started it all, as they say.
I haven’t really been all that lucky with race swag. Usually it’s just the tee. I ran Smuttynose Rockfest a few years back & yes, it was just the tee. This year they’re giving out fleece jackets! Timing is everything. Although that particular race was my previous half PR & the best post race food I’ve ever had so far: lobster rolls & clam chowder.
Yeah, I’m all about the food.
Are you lucky with race swag? What was the best post race food you’ve ever had?
Chocolaterunsjudy 
I’m with you on matching my socks to my shoes or race clothes!
I did las Vegas last year. I wonder if my medal glows in the dark too?
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I did it in 11 & 12 . . . I don’t remember if the second one glows! You’ll have to check it out.
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What great swag! I love the mug idea because I just recently started drinking coffee, I know how did I make it this long? Maybe I’ll start grabbing one from the expos. 🙂
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I don’t drink coffee. Never have. But I do drink tea. 🙂
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I’m not sure I could eat lobster and clam chowder after a race. Maybe 4 hours after a race, but not right away.
And yes, that is the Vegas medal that glows in the dark. Try it out!
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I normal am not super hungry after, but it was a wet, cold race & it really hit the spot!
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I like the mug! I was a bit bummed NYC Marathon didn’t sell any mugs at their expo. Oooh another reason I need to run Smuttynose…lobster rolls & clam chowder sound GREAT!
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I’m not a beer drinker & it was a nasty day weather wise, but the good was really awesome. And they had enough even for slow runners like me! I really enjoyed that race & definitely recommend it.
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The glow in the dark Las Vegas RnR medals are cool for sure. I also did the Zion HM medal. I’ve only ever eaten a banana post-race.
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I always make sure to eat something – usually something I’ve brought with me – after; even if I’m not hungry & often I’m not. 13.1 is a lot of miles!
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We always have something after showering. But none of the races have had anything particularly great at the finish line.
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That was definitely the best post food race. So far.
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I’ve yet to get a coffee mug as swag, but would love it over another race t-shirt!
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Lobster rolls and chowder? MAN! I’ve never got more than a bagel and banana… and the smiley cookies in Pittsburgh, but I gave mine to the kids. Post race food swag should be higher on my race requirements. 🙂
I’d love something useful like an insulated bag or lunch bag, mug, pint glass. I’m kind of over the free tees that I usually never wear again.
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I actually do train in my race tees on a regular basis. But yes, I’d much prefer better swag!
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I have been lucky to win a lot of AG awards so I have plenty of mugs & glasses. My favorite is the Bacon Hill 5k where I’ve won a homemade pie 2 years in a row. I think I need to do Smuttynose, I love food after races!!
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glow in the dark medal – now that’s funny! i love your list!
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That’s a good idea, using the glass for smoothies. My beer glass is very thin, so I am scared to use it for fear I’ll break it!
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Mine is quite hefty. I love symbolism. 🙂
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Oh, that glow in the dark medal is so fun!
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I do put some thought into my sock color choice! You mean people don’t? LOL. I would love a glow in the dark medal! I’m laughing at your coffee mug quirk as I sit here sipping from a patriotic mug because it is still July. I love stuff like that!
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Love symbolism. Our running coach once had 2 different socks on; she’s such a girly girl I was kind of shocked. But she has a couple of boys so that might explain that.
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I love a glow in the dark medal 🙂 I have one from a glow run. I like the Vegas one as well. I have a little blanket in my office from my half marathon I love, probably my most useful swag 🙂 I have never got a pair of socks from a race!
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And I’ve never gotten a blanket, unless you count the Mylar kind!
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