No gifts

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Anonymous wrote:Are you going to the race? Bring a sign. Otherwise a gift is a dumb idea. Just support her.

What is your problem? A gift isn't a dumb idea. It's supportive. Be kind. The world needs more kindness.

Is her love language receiving gifts? For many people, including myself as a later-in-life-runner, gifts = clutter = a PITA to deal with. Gifts are the opposite of kindness, because now I have to deal with "stuff."

I thought the idea of 'love language' was debunked.

Uh, what?

How on earth can you debunk common things that make me feel valued?

Gifts are at the bottom of mine, and I'm a woman.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you going to the race? Bring a sign. Otherwise a gift is a dumb idea. Just support her.

What is your problem? A gift isn't a dumb idea. It's supportive. Be kind. The world needs more kindness.

Is her love language receiving gifts? For many people, including myself as a later-in-life-runner, gifts = clutter = a PITA to deal with. Gifts are the opposite of kindness, because now I have to deal with "stuff."

I thought the idea of 'love language' was debunked.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you going to the race? Bring a sign. Otherwise a gift is a dumb idea. Just support her.

What is your problem? A gift isn't a dumb idea. It's supportive. Be kind. The world needs more kindness.

Agreed - this thread is full of people flexing about themselves running half marathons by saying ideas are dumb. So mean.

OP, depends on what your friend likes. I could imagine finishing a half marathon could be a big deal for her, so maybe a gift is appropriate. For a more seasoned runner, they might run that sort of distance faster than 99% of the population on Sunday every week and just want some help getting home or even just a coffee at the finish line.

That's what I am into. Coffee.

A muscle roller or foot roller is a nice idea.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you going to the race? Bring a sign. Otherwise a gift is a dumb idea. Just support her.

What is your problem? A gift isn't a dumb idea. It's supportive. Be kind. The world needs more kindness.

Is her love language receiving gifts? For many people, including myself as a later-in-life-runner, gifts = clutter = a PITA to deal with. Gifts are the opposite of kindness, because now I have to deal with "stuff."

Anonymous wrote:Are you going to the race? Bring a sign. Otherwise a gift is a dumb idea. Just support her.

What is your problem? A gift isn't a dumb idea. It's supportive. Be kind. The world needs more kindness.

Wow. This thread is hostile for no reason.

Anonymous wrote:Be there at the end- it’s amazing to have a support crew. And, if you know what she likes for recovery bring that (I like chocolate milk after a long distance).

+1. Stop with the gifts. You don't need a gift for every little thing, this is why we have 80 degree weather in November.

I've never had anyone give me a gift for running a half marathon or other race, whether injured or injury free.

I've supported others w/ signs at races occasionally. Or if you meet up afterwards, you can treat them to coffee or *maybe* lunch (an inexpensive casual place).

Be there at the end- it’s amazing to have a support crew. And, if you know what she likes for recovery bring that (I like chocolate milk after a long distance).

Are you going to the race? Bring a sign. Otherwise a gift is a dumb idea. Just support her.

Anonymous wrote:Uh, a bottle of coconut water with a bow on top at the end of the finish line.

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Uh, a bottle of coconut water with a bow on top at the end of the finish line.

She'd been injured so this is a big deal. I'm not a runner - no idea what would be a nice gesture/relaxing post-run. Hoping for something findable online. Thanks!!