When I finished my first half marathon a few weeks ago, I wanted something besides memories to celebrate and commemorate it (and to show to others and brag a bit, of course). I searched running jewelry online, thinking I might like a necklace, but nothing stood out to me.
I like simple and elegant, not clunky and tacky with a bunch of charms and knick-knacks dangling from a chain. I didn’t want a large “13.1” charm suspended from my neck, or a stick figure runner, or a running shoe charm, all of which were offered up over and over.
I was getting frustrated, because I had searched all over the place, and just didn’t like anything. Then I came across a shop called Alume by Bonnie on Etsy and saw this bracelet:
I kept coming back to it. It was simple, pretty, clean-looking (I hate thick, chunky, or dangly bracelets). And I loved that I could add the date and the city of my half marathon to the inside of the bracelet. Sold! Take my money!
My bracelet arrived quickly, within days. I immediately put it on my wrist, and it fit perfectly. I love it! Every time I look at it, I will remember the hard work and the sweat of training, the excitement and nervousness at the starting line, and the “oh-hell-yes-I-did-it!” triumph of crossing the finish line.
She doesn’t just create running jewelry, though. Her shop has pet remembrance jewelry, personalized sports jewelry, anklets, law enforcement and firefighter necklaces, and more…even charms and dangly things if you don’t hate them with a passion like I do! Go check her shop out. The prices are very reasonable, so treat yourself!
Sweat & Sparkle 