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What nice thing can i buy/do for DH after he has runs the London Marathon?

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Aworryingtrend · 08/03/2011 12:00

DH is running the London Marathon for the first time in a few weeks, and so far he has raised £750 for charity. I am welling up just typing that, I am so so so proud of him and really want to do something for him to say just how amazing he is.

I have booked a massage for him but thats not til the weekend after, so I'd like to get him something to give him on the weekend itself.

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks

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Aworryingtrend · 08/03/2011 12:16

I'm thinking of maybe a gift basket with different muscle rubs and lotions and such-like in- can anyone recommend any brands or types? Any help is appreciated!

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Shivs1974 · 08/03/2011 12:31

Well done to your DH...

Has he got a foam roller? They work miracles getting rid of aches & pains.

What about some compression socks?
Cold lager?

oiwhatsoccuring · 08/03/2011 12:34

A foot spa in the car home
followed by a cold beer and a curry.
Good on him for doing it - respect.

pawsnclaws · 09/03/2011 18:16

Ooh a cold beer sounds like heaven. He probably won't feel like eating immediately, so best save the treats till later.

My DH has promised to be at the finish line of the Brighton marathon for me (week before London) with a cold cold glass of white wine. Can I just tell you how much family support really means on those long hard training runs? You're doing a brilliant job just being there for him - couldn't do it without my DH and boys.

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Aworryingtrend · 10/03/2011 11:18

Thanks everyone, the compression socks are an excellent idea and i've ordered some and some treats for the few days afterwards. Love the foot spa idea!

Paws- good luck for Brighton!

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LadyBiscuit · 10/03/2011 11:22

Not a reward for after but a tip for during it: Tell him to put his name on his top - people will shout on 'Come ON Mr Worrytrend!'

Everyone I know who's run it says having people shout out your name is a really great help in those low moments when you think you can't go another metre.

Good luck to him - I'm so impressed by people that do it.

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Aworryingtrend · 10/03/2011 11:23

Thanks Lady, great minds think alike- I just ordered him some letters off Ebay which I'll iron on to his top. hopefully that will give hima boost hearing people shout his name!

Thanks for all your good wishes. I am so proud of him.

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LadyBiscuit · 10/03/2011 11:28

Oh good :) I made my dad wear his name after years of him being 'too embarrassed' and he admitted it made a huge difference :o

I know it works because I have stood and watched the marathon more times than I care to remember and always call out to people who have their names on them.

Are you going to watch?

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Aworryingtrend · 10/03/2011 15:37

Yes- I wouldn't miss it for the world. I know I will cry Blush. Where do you recommend watching from LB? I was looking at the interactive map last night and wonderig if its possible to go to mile 7 Cutty sark) then Mile 17 (Mudchute) then the end? He's expecting to do it in 4.5 hours, what do you think?

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Jacksmania · 10/03/2011 15:44

Wow, 4.5 hours would be brilliant, I ran the Vancouver Marathon in 2004 and was hoping for 4.5. Came in in just over 5, knee went buffered halfway.
Best thing after: a bath, alternating between hot and cold to reduce inflammation, and a foot rub. God, how my feet hurt!! A friend came over three nights in a row and massaged my feet and legs with peppermint foot lotion that she'd put in my fridge.
I'd also advise laying in a stock of ibuprofen and paracetamol. And maybe your DH will be different from me but when I got tired running I hunched my shoulders, and my neck and shoulders were soooooo sore after. I was given one of those microwaveable bean bags and just about fried the thing in the week after the M. :o

LadyBiscuit · 10/03/2011 16:49

I would go to the start and then Westferry (on the DLR) because then you can be there as he goes off onto the Isle of Dogs and then be there when he's on his way back again and then to the end. The finish line is a total scrum so you probably won't be able to see him. Have you arranged to meet him somewhere in St James' Park or something? At the end of the bridge is a good place.

I am assuming you will be unencumbered with small children by the way!

I always sob when I watch the marathon - even if I don't know the people running!

LadyBiscuit · 10/03/2011 16:51

My dad used to do it in 3.5 hours (v keen runner!) and I could get from the Isle of Dogs to Embankment very comfortably in that time (I used to watch him there because you can get close enough to see the runners and they are very nearly at the end then)

Jacksmania · 10/03/2011 22:01

Another thought for a present down the line some time: I got my race bib and a picture of me running, framed. If they have official photographers on the course, you can often order prints online some time after the race. Most people look like crap running an M but there are the occasional good shots :o

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