13.1, 26.2, 70.3, 140.6 Magnets

KerCan

posted: 7/6/2011 at 4:54 PM

For whatever reason (so far, it's apart from this thread topic), I have magnets attached to my vehicle that shows what race distance accomplishments I've had.

It includes 13.1, 26.2, and 70.3 (still waiting for a 140.6).

We've all seen them before (and maybe you have them on your car too).

This morning, as I was walking out to my car, I noticed that they're gone.

Yes, stolen!

Not a big deal, but c'mon....

Why would you steal a magnetic number?
If you ran the distance, buy one.

If you didn't, it's just a number or a magnet, but it has no meaning.

Also, my car stops in 3 different locations (office, home, and gym). So, I know that the thief is either a coworker, a neighbor, or a fellow gym rat.

I'll be detaining some of my colleagues and neighbors in the coming days to question them about any unusual activity... Smile

Cheers,

2013 Goals:

#1: Do what I can do. <DOING>

#2: Finish and enjoy my 2nd full Ironman

MrH

posted: 7/6/2011 at 5:07 PM

I'd like a 5.0 magnet.

The process is the goal.

Men heap together the mistakes of their lives, and create a monster they call Destiny.

MilkTruck

posted: 7/6/2011 at 5:36 PM
modified: 7/6/2011 at 5:38 PM

Maybe someone needed to quickly 'uparmor' their vehicle and grabbed whatever was handy to stick to the doors?

Local school funding cut back and math teacher needed teaching aids?

Did an angel whisper in your ear and hold you close and take away your fear...In those long last moments

KerCan

posted: 7/6/2011 at 6:37 PM

Quote from MrH on 7/6/2011 at 5:07 PM:

I'd like a 5.0 magnet.

I just bought one of those for my couch to 5k brother-in-law (while I was ordering the others as replacements for my car).

(BTW, I doubt he'll stick it on his car, but I figured that for $2.50, he might get a laugh out of it).

2013 Goals:

#1: Do what I can do. <DOING>

#2: Finish and enjoy my 2nd full Ironman

PerfesserR

posted: 7/6/2011 at 8:35 PM

Someone stole my HTFU magnet. I'm pissed.

"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"

"The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.

"They just couldn't believe that somebody would do all that running for no reason."--Forrest Gump

Boston Marathon 15 April

Big Sur Marathon 28 April

Bighorn 50 Mile 15 June

Tahoe Rim Trail 100M 20/21 July

Happyfeet

posted: 7/6/2011 at 9:01 PM

If you've done a 70.3 isn't a 13.1 redundant, maybe he was trying to make this point and got carried away.

MrH

posted: 7/6/2011 at 9:21 PM

Quote from KerCan on 7/6/2011 at 6:37 PM:

I just bought one of those for my couch to 5k brother-in-law (while I was ordering the others as replacements for my car).

(BTW, I doubt he'll stick it on his car, but I figured that for $2.50, he might get a laugh out of it).

While Kenise Bekele has one on his car, I'd display it with pride.

The process is the goal.

Men heap together the mistakes of their lives, and create a monster they call Destiny.

MrH

posted: 7/6/2011 at 9:21 PM

Quote from Happyfeet on 7/6/2011 at 9:01 PM:

If you've done a 70.3 isn't a 13.1 redundant, maybe he was trying to make this point and got carried away.

Maybe he wasn't impressed with his times.

The process is the goal.

Men heap together the mistakes of their lives, and create a monster they call Destiny.

flatfooter

posted: 7/6/2011 at 9:48 PM

I've always been curious, why no 50 or 100 magnets?

2013 Goals:
Run trails.

srlopez

Eye of Sauron

posted: 7/6/2011 at 9:49 PM

And once again Mr. Wizard (aka: Stevie Ray) explains the internet.

PerfesserR

posted: 7/6/2011 at 9:52 PM
modified: 7/6/2011 at 9:55 PM

Quote from srlopez on 7/6/2011 at 9:49 PM:

Yeah, but is it metric or Imperial?

"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"

"The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.

"They just couldn't believe that somebody would do all that running for no reason."--Forrest Gump

Boston Marathon 15 April

Big Sur Marathon 28 April

Bighorn 50 Mile 15 June

Tahoe Rim Trail 100M 20/21 July

srlopez

Eye of Sauron

posted: 7/6/2011 at 9:53 PM

double hopped, absolutely.

And once again Mr. Wizard (aka: Stevie Ray) explains the internet.

Trent