Memento From My First MarathonsteemCreated with Sketch.

in running •  6 years ago  (edited)

Can you imagine what this is?

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OK, we can all see that it has something to do with the Lisbon Marathon in 2004.

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It's a shiny silver finisher anorak from Maratona de Lisboa '04.

It was my first marathon, run on April 20th in 2004, obviously. I was quite satisfied with the result of 3:39 and something.

The day was cold for Lisbon standards with 10 degrees and a bit of rain.

I will tell you the full story about this marathon some other day. The reason why I am showing off with this anorak is that the thing had reached the end of its usability. I won't keep it just for the sake of the memory.

I do have two other memorabilia from my first marathon. Let them remain a secret for now.

What items do you keep to remind you of your achievements? Besides your fond memories, of course.

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Oh man. That's way better than the stuff I've usually gotten at races -- typically just shirts and garbage. I need to sign up for some better races!

I have the crowns and sashes from the beauty pageants I participated in ☺️

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Your memorabilia is much better than mine :)

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