Medal Junkie

Here are the finishers medals & heavy medals I've collected so far. I don't know why, but when they put the medal around your neck at the finish line it is SUCH a great feeling. Partly because you're just glad to be done running. But also, this is the closest I will ever get to feeling like an Olympian.

1st medal: 2008 San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

I could do without the surfer but it is my first and so it holds a special place in my heart.

2nd medal: 2009 P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, Phoenix, AZ

Shown here with my TNT Captain pin.

3rd medal: 2009 San Jose Half Marathon

4th medal: 2009 Inaugural Las Vegas Half Marathon

5th medal: Rock 'n' Roll Heavy Medal for finishing a full & half in one calendar year.

(actually, I think I am due for a 26.2 medal as well for 2 half's in one year).

6th medal: Rock 'n' Roll Heavy Medal for finishing 3 events in one calendar year.

And hopefully more to come.