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2014-09-02 10:30 AM

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There was a guy at the IMMT expo who was selling a display case with your picture, bib, engraved splits and you got an extra medal for the display case. Does anyone know what this company is called? I tried searching for them but I cannot remember. I assume they are at all the IM's and major marathons and other non branded events. I do not want to buy one but would like to look at there layouts so I can try to put one together myself for half the price. Any help would be appreciated.


2014-09-02 11:25 AM
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I don't know the company but I did something similar for a friend who competed in IMFL with me. I bought a shadow box, cork board for the backing, and then went to a local trophy making company for the engraving of a plaque. I was able to use my own bib/picture/medal for spacing and then when I presented it to him we put his stuff in. Worked out pretty well.
2014-09-02 2:01 PM
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I bought two at IMFL last year for 2 of my prior IMs. I'll try and find the name for you. Super busy day trying to get my husband discharged from the hospital so I'll get to this when I can.

2014-09-02 2:35 PM
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Running on the Wall is the one I see the most
2014-09-02 3:06 PM
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Finish Line Frames

2014-09-02 4:32 PM
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Mine came from Lasting Commemoratives.

 

Edit:  they only do marathons.  



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2014-09-02 5:23 PM
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Originally posted by emferg

Finish Line Frames

Yep that is who has been at IM races.

2014-09-03 8:20 AM
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Thanks everyone!
2014-09-03 7:50 PM
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I display my medals in a few of these:

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2014-09-03 8:20 PM
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Originally posted by simpsonbo

I display my medals in a few of these:

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Ha ha I think all my medals are in the kids play boxes, most of them are probably broken or lost by now.
2014-09-04 8:47 AM
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Originally posted by zedzded

Originally posted by simpsonbo

I display my medals in a few of these:

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Ha ha I think all my medals are in the kids play boxes, most of them are probably broken or lost by now.


now why do you have to be like that about someone else's accomplishments? so you have the time and money and genes to do a lot of races and so you have sooooo many medals that you just throw them in a box or give them to you kids - so what? your bragging about how you are so anti medal makes you worse than the very thing you are poo poo-ing. and worse, you are so amazing you essentially throw you medals away, but not really, and you clearly take a medal at the end of every race. you are a hypocrite and bully that can't just let other people be happy.

there is nothing wrong with other people taking pride in what they accomplished and displaying their medals, your putting down everyone who takes pride in doing so is ridiculous and quite frankly, you are a jerk.

To all those who display your medals - good for you! there is nothing wrong with being proud of yourself and I enjoy looking at the medals displayed by people. shows me they are human with human emotions and have the ability to take pride in what they have done.

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Originally posted by gotbitten
Originally posted by zedzded
Originally posted by simpsonbo I display my medals in a few of these: Image and video hosting by TinyPic
Ha ha I think all my medals are in the kids play boxes, most of them are probably broken or lost by now.
now why do you have to be like that about someone else's accomplishments? so you have the time and money and genes to do a lot of races and so you have sooooo many medals that you just throw them in a box or give them to you kids - so what? your bragging about how you are so anti medal makes you worse than the very thing you are poo poo-ing. and worse, you are so amazing you essentially throw you medals away, but not really, and you clearly take a medal at the end of every race. you are a hypocrite and bully that can't just let other people be happy. there is nothing wrong with other people taking pride in what they accomplished and displaying their medals, your putting down everyone who takes pride in doing so is ridiculous and quite frankly, you are a jerk. To all those who display your medals - good for you! there is nothing wrong with being proud of yourself and I enjoy looking at the medals displayed by people. shows me they are human with human emotions and have the ability to take pride in what they have done.

 

Lol, you are one of the best internet tough guys I have come across. Thanks for the entertainment. Keep up the good fight oh mighty keyboard warrior!

 

2014-09-04 12:01 PM
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The whole medal thing is a bit of an interesting subject for me. On one hand, I think finisher’s medals are a bit out of hand. I got one for a 5k last year…a 5k!! Personally, I think finisher’s medals should only be given for events that warrant them, which in my opinion would be Marathons, HIMs and IMs. But even in those circumstances, what one does with it is their deal. Belittling others however, is kind of lame. In my running-only days, I honestly can’t think of a race that I didn’t place in my AG or overall. So those medals lost their meaning for me after a while, however, I always waited and accepted them. To me placing was ordinary, but I remember the first time I placed and how big of an deal it was for me and I think not being there to accept the medal is rude to the other placers for whom this could be a first time or one time experience. I’ve had to sit through really painfully long awards ceremonies when all I wanted to do was go the heck home, but I stayed anyway. (in case it's not clear, I think if you place and leave before the ceremony, then you are in essence belittling the accomplishment. It's hard to be proud of a 3rd place when the 1st and 2nd guys didn't even bother to show up) So I guess what I’m saying is for reasonable medals (finishers for HIM, IM and Marathon and AG/Overall places) don’t be a d-bag about it and respect others accomplishments. If someone asks you for framing advice for a 5k finisher’s medal…then feel free to poke fun. BTW, my medals are all proudly displayed in my shed.

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Originally posted by 3mar

The whole medal thing is a bit of an interesting subject for me. On one hand, I think finisher’s medals are a bit out of hand. I got one for a 5k last year…a 5k!! Personally, I think finisher’s medals should only be given for events that warrant them, which in my opinion would be Marathons, HIMs and IMs. But even in those circumstances, what one does with it is their deal. Belittling others however, is kind of lame. In my running-only days, I honestly can’t think of a race that I didn’t place in my AG or overall. So those medals lost their meaning for me after a while, however, I always waited and accepted them. To me placing was ordinary, but I remember the first time I placed and how big of an deal it was for me and I think not being there to accept the medal is rude to the other placers for whom this could be a first time or one time experience. I’ve had to sit through really painfully long awards ceremonies when all I wanted to do was go the heck home, but I stayed anyway. (in case it's not clear, I think if you place and leave before the ceremony, then you are in essence belittling the accomplishment. It's hard to be proud of a 3rd place when the 1st and 2nd guys didn't even bother to show up) So I guess what I’m saying is for reasonable medals (finishers for HIM, IM and Marathon and AG/Overall places) don’t be a d-bag about it and respect others accomplishments. If someone asks you for framing advice for a 5k finisher’s medal…then feel free to poke fun. BTW, my medals are all proudly displayed in my shed.


Why should the standards for what is finisher medal-worthy be based on your interpretation? Finishing a 5k is a big deal to a lot of people.

If you want a finisher's medal take it. If you are proud of it, display it.

Edited by RockTractor 2014-09-04 1:34 PM
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Well, I guess you have a point, however, I have to argue that for one; just about any healthy person can move themselves 3.1 miles without any training at all, so it's really just a matter of breaking out what is an accomplishment in terms of normal human ability vs not. By having finisher medals for 5ks it takes away the merit of the finisher's medal for a marathon which, for most normal people, takes a great deal of training, dedication and effort. So it's not about what it means to me, but to the large majority of the population. That being said, if you want to bust someone's chops, how about the guy who went out of his way to belittle the OP and not the guy defending him?
2014-09-04 2:14 PM
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You are looking for www.fondmemoriesgraphics.com

They (he) has been at all the recent US and Mexican IM races. They do a nice job. He can also make orders for previous races if you have a medal you want displayed.

Hope that helps.


2014-09-06 7:29 PM
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Personally I would rather have free race pictures. Medals for finishing seem meh to me.

The wife gets angry when I accept a finisher medal from a local event.

2014-09-06 10:53 PM
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Originally posted by simpsonbo I display my medals in a few of these: Image and video hosting by TinyPic
If this is how anyone out there "displays" finisher medals please think about donating them to http://www.medals4mettle.org/

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