So today is the last day of my vacation:( I think I have come up with a pretty good plan that I think the federal government should adapt and start enforcing. My idea goes like this….. I think at least once every 3 months everyone should get one week off from work, paid of course, and not count or take away from vacation time!! Any one else agree?? If any one has connections with the president or such and can help get this passed PLEASE FEEL FREE!! Oh and THANKS LOL!!
Although the only place we went to was an overnight trip to a water park, I do have to say this has been a great vacation!! The main reason I say it was great is I REALLY put some miles in last week, thanks to my new-all the time-running buddy SHERI (and now Katrina will hopefully be joining us as well :) I had a couple of bloggers in the past comment to me about finding motivation and how much better it is to run with a partner, but until I did it this week I truly did NOT understand how different it is!! Let me just say I LOVE IT!! I feel like I have refreshed myself and am now ready to become a “better” runner. I hope we get to keep up this adventure together for years to come but i am pretty sure we will:) :) 17 miles is what I put out last week, i haven’t done that since half training at the beginning of the year!! I was a little nervous on race day that all the mileage would hurt my performance, however I really think that it helped! Although I was a little aggravated about my time, I was able to run the entire 5k and I was able to use the biggest hill in the course to help power up and over!! I felt GREAT when it was over and that is what is important!
Now for the REAL reason you are reading this…the GIVEAWAY!!! I recently was given the chance to review SWEATY BANDS and all(well not really all) I can say about them is I LOVE THEM!!! These are by far the greatest headbands I have found so far. It NEVER slips on my head and holds all of the wispy hairs back. Another thing I have also noticed about them is while running it directs the sweat away from my eyes which is a big plus by me!! I was also sent a handful of GU gels to try out from Scott @OutsidePR. I am not a huge fan of the gels, they are so thick I sometimes have a hard time stomaching it to get the entire thing in my mouth, just a mental game I am sure! The flavor is Orange and really is quite good. When I do get them down, the taste isn’t so bad but I only like the fruity flavors! And of course there is the Running Chics, who doesn’t enjoy Running Chics stuff! SO the prize package shown above includes: 2pack of SWEATY BANDS, 2ORANGE GU gels and a Running Chics tote!! So how do ya win??
***FOLLOW THIS BLOG (umm HELLO why wouldn’t you want to follow LOL!!) This one is mandatory!!
***Go to Gu and tell me what’s your favorite flavor
***Go to Running Chics and tell me what you would like to have and why
***Go to Sweaty Bands and tell me what’s your favorite
***Link my giveaway on your blog, facebook or twitter (one entry for each one!!)
***Running buddy & I wanting to work on some speed work, Give me (us) some suggestions (one entry)
Sorry but only US residents. Entries accepted until 7/17 11:59 pm with a winner chosen on 7/18
153 comments:
My fave GU depends on the day. Today I'd like something air-conditioned please. What no AC flavor? Then I'll go with blueberry pom Roctane.
I love all RC stuff but if you twist my arm I'll go for a bamboo tee.
I linked you on my blog
Because I'm still feeling festive I'd go for the July 6-pack of SB's. Really anything that keeps the sweat out of my eyes will do nicely.
Thanks for the fun giveaway!
For speedwork, my advice is do it once a week and mix it up: 400m one week, 800's the next, try a ladder: 1600, 800, 400. See what you like. Have fun with it!
I already follow your blog!
My favorite GU flavor is Vanilla Bean or Chocolate Mint :)
I am wanting to try one of the pairs of running pants on Running Chics. I am already thinking of winter coming.
I like anything in blue. I like the scroll down your playlist sweaty band in blue!
I posted a link to my blogs sidebar!
I like doing fartleks since I don't have a track near by.
I tweeted about this giveaway!
@BarefootAngieBee
I already follow your blog
I love chocolate outrage.
I would love to try the alo Mesh Back Tank because it looks super comfortable for this hot weather running.
I would love the greek key thin band because I'm greek. lol.
Linked it on my blog. Right hand side bar.
Speed work advice- try ladders. Start at 100- 800 then back down.
I need a running buddy! Friends make everything funner.
I am a follower!
I'm following your blog now.
The strawberry gu chomps are my favs!! I would like to try the blueberry pomegranite, I bet they are good too!
My favorite GU flavor is Lemon Sublime, but I'd really like to try Mint Chocolate...can't seem to find that one yet.
I'd like to have a pair of Running Chics shorts in slate and leaf. Why? Because you can never have too many pairs of cute shorts.
I like the mesh-back tank from running chics
Flower Power - Lime is my favorite Sweaty Band!
My favorite sweaty bands are 13.1 and skinny scroll down your playlist - pink and brown - LOVE the name! haha
Just tweeted about your giveaway @CCJade23
Going to link on my blog right now!
I follow you!
The only GU flavor I've tried is vanilla bean, so I guess it's my fave. But I really like it...reminds me of frosting.
I like the bella burnout T from Running Chics.
I ♥ the argyle sweaty band...I ♥ argyle anything!
I am a follower!
My favorite GU is Chocolate Explosion.
I would love to get the performance hoodie from Running Chics. It's super cute and it's eventually going to get cold here!
I want the pink sparkle sweaty band! Too cute!
You are linked on my sidebar!
I'm a follower.
I don't use GU, so I don't have a favorite flavor, but I'd like to try the blackberry!
I like the Bamboo Short Sleeve in Currant with white from Running Chics
I like the Exhale - Navy, Turquoise & Purple
from Sweaty Bands
I follow!
I like strawberry banana GU.
love the thick check me out sweaty band!
the running chics thermals are cute to lounge in!
Gu = Orange or Lemon Lime
Running Chics = their long running pants, but really, I'd take anything because it's all very fun
Sweaty Bands = Wonderland Black, Periwinkle and Royal Blue, but again, anything would thrill my socks off because I love them all.
I prefer to do speed work at a track.
400 warm up
100 sprint, 100 jog for a mile
200 sprint, 200 jog for a mile
400 sprint
800 cool down
I'm a vanilla GU fan
I have a R.C. navy mesh back tank but would love one in a new color!
Linking to my blog
Here's a great speed workout for the track:
Do three mile repeats. But here's the catch--start each mile on the inside lane and time it; with each lap, move out a lane. You must maintain your split on all four laps, even as you move out. It's a great way to practice negative splits. Let me know if you try it!
Favorite GU is blackberry. I would love a black and white hoodie size small from running chicks for running in the rain and it's way cute! I would love, love to have the thin sweaty band that says 26.2 (black and white). This would remind me of my goal when I look in the mirror before my run! I just became a follower. I am pretty new at running. I suggest running laps at a track for speed workout. Sprint one then do a recovery lap. Repeat 4 times. I will link this to my facebook:) I love running!!!
Already a follower!
Favorite GU is the tri-berry in the summer and vanilla in the winter
I like the Lean Back or polka dot sweaty bands.
I follow as Chris
My fave Gu flavor is Mint Chocolate, but unfortunately it does NOT contain caffiene, so I usually use the Chocolate Outrage flavor when I need a big pick me up!
I like the Super Star Blue and White thin band
Go to your local HS track (preferably a nice bouncy all weather one). You can easily tell teh distance of your intervals and it is just fun to run on a bouncy track. I like to do 400M intervals. Good luck :)
New follower!
I really like the Mint Chocolate flavored GU.
I like the Running Chics performance hoodies.
Your giveaway is linked on my sidebar.
Following already running buddy!
Posted to my Facebook!
Posted to my blog!
Favorite Flavor: Orange Burst or Tri-Berry.
My advice...(you probably don't want mine :))...20-30 meters of full speed....20-30 meters jogging...alternate for 2-3 miles.
I love the alo short at Running Chics.
I follow this lovely blog :)
I would love to try mint chocolate or strawberry banana!
I like the I Don't Give A Damask Skinny - Light Blue & Black Sweaty Band!
http://dcmegiveawayblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/giveaways-for-day-7082010_08.html
blogged about you too!
Great blog! I just started following it.
Tri Berry is my favorite GU flavor.
Love the sweaty band! I like the thick bands in purple - breathe. I have to buy some of these now.
I love the vanilla bean gu flavor.
I love the "I don't give a damask" in green and brown from sweaty bands.
GU: Haven't tried any yet, but have a Tri-Berry and CHocolate to try.
SweatyBands: I like their thin 'Mysterious'
Running Chics - I'd try the Stretch Flex - Sleeveless Tank
I'm a follower!
I've never tried GU but maybe I would like Espresso Love.
I'd like the running chicks mesh back tank!
I'd like the viva diva super skinny black sweaty band!
I am a follower!
I have linked the Giveaway to my blog.
I am a NEW follower!
I really like the chocolate GU! It is so yummy its too good to be right! ;-)
I would get the Running Chics sleeveless tee, sports bra, OR a vest for the fall/winter.
I'm a follower.
I'd pick a solid thick sweaty band (too many to decide from) and a tank from Running Chics.
I'm linking you into my blog.
I haven't tried any GU but would probably like something citrusy (lemon, orange).
Speedwork - try 800's at the track.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I'm a new follower!
My favorite Gu is vanilla or tri berry, yum!
I linked on my blog to this giveaway.
I love the Running Chics crop pant, especially the zipper key pocket.
I love the Get It Poppin headband from Sweaty Bands.
I follow thru GFC
Favorite GU: Tri-berry all the way!
I would like one of those Running Chics tanks! I need more summertime gear :)
I like the thin Sweaty bands. I would go for a black/pink combo. Maybe the argyle :)
Tweeted it out!
Speedwork: I have heard going to a track is the way to go. Challenge yourself to run different distances on the track at full bore!
I am a follower!
I have yet to need GU, but the orange blast sounds good to me!!
I love the alo hoodies! I want one because they look sooo comfy and I love the colors!!
I love the thin "Inhale", black and pink Sweaty Band! I have to confess however, that my head is too big for sweaty bands. So, if I am the lucky winner, my daughter who is doing her first tri (she's 12) in 2 weeks gets the bands!!
I've linked to you on my sidebar!!
btw, I'd love a week of vacation every three months! And, if YOU would like to run for president, I think you'd win on that platform!! I know I'd vote for you! :)
Already a follower!!
I'm a Vanilla GU fan!
I love the Damask Black and light blue Sweaty band.
Id like to try out the mesh back tank!
I follow you in Google Reader
I'm a new runner so I haven't tried GU yet, but I'd love to taste Chocolate Outrage!
I'd like a Stretch Flex Short Sleeve shirt as I don't own any moisture-wicking clothing yet.
I like the Dare Thin Bands
I posted a link to your give-away on my blog:
http://soskinnyontheinside.blogspot.com
I've never tried gu but I would say espresso or chocolate
I like the alo Mesh Back Tank
I like the Get It Poppin'wide band
I already follow your blog
sweaty bands...anything in blue
gu.....love the vanilla
I'm a new follower!
Posting your giveaway on my blog.
I want to try the vanilla bean:)
following:)
tri-berry is my favorite gu!
I like the "slow and steady wins the race" sweaty band.
So appropriate for me;)
new follower - i'm giving away clif shot bloks on my blog if you haven't tried them http://mommaof3ontherun.blogspot.com/
I like tri-berry
I like the sweaty band 4th of July set...
I'd have to choose something moisture wicking...not sure which one...would have to seriously think about it, LOL.
I'm a follower!!!
I like the Vanilla Bean and Chocolate Outrage flavors.
I love all their(Running Chics) performance wear. The bamboo short sleeve is nice.
I would love to try Sweaty Bands. I love green and there are so many options. The soccer one would be cute for my girls.
I linked the giveaway on my sidebar.
I linked giveaway on Facebook.
I tweeted!!! windyrunner
I already follow your blog.
I have the orange pack of Gu Sheri gave me but I have not had the courage to try it yet.
I would love to have anything from Running Chics. I really like the zip jackets.
I like all of the sweaty bands. I love polka dots so I would really like any dot pattern.
I follow!
I am a Tri berry type of girl
I would love to try the Stretch Flex Crop Pant because I dont have a single pair of running pants =(
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