Every race has been fun, even those three decades ago that had little organization, few aid stations, inaccurate measurements and slow posting of results. I cherish every t-shirt, ribbon, trophy, medal and every finish line picture. Since race directors are always looking for ways to enhance participation, I might suggest some novel awards that are among my favorites. A hand crafted, heat-fired tile from the Chili Pepper Run stays on our dining room table. My special treasures include a belt buckle from the Davis Mountains Marathon, a windbreaker that sports my race patches, a paperweight with the event and date on it, a handy sports bag, decorated mugs and a little wooden cube with a ceramic turtle glued on it.
Runners are different.
That's because running is true sport. Everything else is called a game.