Category: Giveaway

Speed Intervals and Injinji Socks Giveaway

On Thursday, I had my first “real” speed workout at a track on the north side of the city.  I’ve heard of that track but never been there.  I left work at 3:45 and made my way to meet my coach.  I am usually good with directions but for some reason got lost and could not find the place.  Luckily, I had left extra early and 10 minutes later of driving around finally found it.  Let me say that I had never actually met my coach in person. I was not sure how I was going to find/recognize her.  Luckily, she happened to be running around the track as I walked up and we just stared at each other.  Yes, it was her!!

I was nervous about my workouts.  She told me not to be.  We were doing 1 mile warmup, 4×400, and 1 mile cooldown.  The first mile was under 10 minutes.  Not bad, not bad.  The rest was even better!  I was impressed with myself.  Coach told me I had good running form and was not a heavy breather. Whew.  I was worried about that because I usually am a heavy breather.  The goal was to run each interval under 9 minutes.  Mission accomplished.

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I enjoyed running at the track but there isn’t one close to where I live.  Oh well, I guess I can make the 40 minutes or so drive once a week or every two weeks.  Or I can just run them on the treadmill.

You ready for a giveaway?  For the past few weeks I’ve been running in Injinji toe socks.  Love them! It is a little weird to put them on but once you get the hang of it, it is a piece of cake.  I even wear them on nonrunning days.

I have two pairs of socks for two lucky readers.  One pair is white, size small, crew length and the second pair is black, size large, and mini-crew length.  Please make sure to write in the comments section the size you want (S or L) if selected as a winner.

To enter, go here: a Rafflecopter giveaway


 

Pro Compression Socks Giveaway Winner and Saturday Long Run

Congratulations to Jeffrey Lamers for winning a free pair of Pro Compression Trainer Low socks.

Thanks to everyone that participated in this giveaway.  Remember, you can still get your very own pair or pairs and use coupon code JULY for 40% AND free shipping.

Yesterday I went for a 14 miles run.  It was a gorgeous day.

I used the Nike + Running app on my phone.  I will admit that I liked it!

Total miles ran was 14 miles; fastest was 10:22 and slowest was 12:29.

I used my sample of Blue Steel Sports Anti-Chafe Cream from my StrideBox.  Sadly I chafed in the bra area but more than ever!  I am convinced it is the bra so I will need to get new ones.  However, I did not chafe in the inner thighs so that’s a relief!  In the past I’ve used Body Glide and Aquafor but found the latter to be too greasy.  I’ve used it twice and have some greasy stains in my shirts.  The Blue Steel Sports cream was not greasy at all, in fact it had sort of a silky touch, and had a light tea tree oil scent that goes away in case you are not too fond of the scent.

I am still sore from yesterday’s run and it was only 14 miles.  I cringe to think about running 15, 16, 17, etc, miles to prepare for the Goofy Challenge.  And I will be doing runs on Saturday AND Sunday!  Oh well, that is why it is called a challenge.

Just Keep Running!

Pro Compression Socks Giveaway

I am a big fan of Pro Compression Marathon Socks.  I have a pair in pink and blue argyle, black, red, purple, neon yellow, neon green, orange, USA (red, blue and white), Christmas (red, white, and green), and white with the green shamrock.  I wear them during my races and on Tuesdays for speed workouts and on Thursday for tempo runs.  I’ve also worn a pair to recover after a long and/or hard workout.  So I guess I pretty much wear these all of the time.  And if you see the picture below on the right,  I wore my Christmas socks to go with a Dr. Seuss outfit during Dr. Seuss week at school.

A few days ago I received two pairs of the Trainer Low Socks form Pro Compression.  These also come in a variety of colors such as yellow, royal blue, baby blue, black, orange, etc.  I’ve worn them a few times and these socks are just phenomenal.  They fit just right and provide the perfect amount of cushion.

Pro Compression has agreed to give a free pair to one of my readers.  If you absolutely cannot wait till the end of the giveaway and want to get your socks NOW, go ahead and order a pair or pairs and use the coupon code JULY for 40% off AND free shipping.  Sweet deal right?

Good luck!  This contest ends on Friday, August 16th.
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Lock Laces Giveaway

I received a pair of Lock Laces in my Stridebox.  And because I like them so much I purchased three additional pairs.  I don’t have enough shoes (yet) and want to give a pair away so that you can see how great they are!

Lock Laces Giveaway

 

Lock Laces Giveaway

I have two pairs (purple and royal blue) and a pair can be yours.  Rafflecopter will choose a winner after midnight, July 31st, and I’ll announce the winner here.  Good luck!

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