My wife decided to run/walk a marathon after completing the Komen Three Day earlier this month. I know she can complete it but possibly not in the artificial six hour time required to get a medal. I bought a medal that is probably more substantial than the one she might otherwise be awarded. I gave it to her yesterday. It brought tears to her eyes. The time pressure is now off. Mainly I didn't want her to injure herself overdoing it trying to win a medal. If she did 60 miles for the Komen, 26.2 miles will be a snap. For her, not me. I'll be at the finish line. The medal I bought looks like a 'real' medal that would be awarded for a 'real' race. I was a little concerned it might have been a cheap product. Far from it. It's great! So is she!