Generally speaking, I don’t do giveaways on my blog. But, when Sarah, co-author of Run Like a Mother, asked if I’d like ot host a giveaway after I gushed about her book in my “Favorite Things Running Montage” and stumbled upon the awesome RLAM community on their blog and on Facebook, it was hard to refuse. Since I was already going to give away one of my favorite running things, I decided to ask a few other companies if they’d like to get on board so I could giveaway a ton of my favorite running things. I’m thrilled to say I’ve got everything but the Chariot Jogger/bike trailer here for you (wouldn’t that have been amazing). It’s a prize package worth more than $200!
1. Run Like a Mother – the book. It’s funny, it’s motivational and it’s full of super helpful tips for moms who run. It’s totally nightstand material for any mama who runs.
2. A Run Like a Mother (the book) witty running shirt. You choose the saying. Personally, I like the one that says “Are my kids still chasing me?” And after my recent battle with the Baby Blues, “The more I run, the less I want to run away” is especially poignant. Which would you choose?
3. Pair of pink Yurbuds – I don’t know what it is about my ears, but I could never find a pair of earbuds that would stay put while running, until Todd got me a pair of Yurbuds. They are personally sized and they totally work. In fact, at the end of a run, when I go to pull them out, I often yank the earphone out while the bud piece stays put inside my ear.
4. A collection of Nuun Hydration & U-Hydration tablets in Tri-berry, Citrus Fruit, Goji berry GreenTea & Tangerine Ginger flavors & two Nuun water bottles. I love Nuun for the electrolyte replacement I desperately need while running & the delicious, light, flavors encourages me to drink enough to keep properly hydrated which, as a breastfeeding-mother-runner, is uber important to me.
5. Four rolls of KT Tape. You choose the colors. This stuff has gotten me through numerous running injuries from shin splints to ankle pain to an achilles strain. And because I don’t really know how kinesiology works, I’ll just say it’s magic.
6. A Sparkle Athletic running skirt in your favorite color. I NEVER wear anything glittered or rhinestoned in real life, but I HAVE to sparkle when I run. It’ll take your race to a whole new level. I promise.
7. A Words to Sweat By towel & keychain. No matter your athletic leanings (even Zumba), there’s a towel ready to motivate you to sweat and mop it up afterwards. My favorite: “No Excuses.” Reminds me of the mantra I say when I come up with excuses: “But it doesn’t matter.”
8. A Bondi Band – I picked up my first Bondi Band at the San Diego Marathon Expo. At 16 weeks pregnant and getting ready to run my second marathon, when I saw the one that said “Run Like a M*ther” I was sold. Not only do they make a statement, their wicking fabric keeps hair and sweat out of your eyes. No matter what your sport (spinning to snowboarding) or your cause (cancer to cupcakes) there is a Bondi Band made just for you.
To enter, leave a comment below. For one extra entry, “Like” Run Like a Mother the book on Facebook and leave a separate comment. You’ll be glad you did. (If you already “like” RLAM on facebook, it counts! Just make a separate comment stating so)
U.S. Addresses only. Giveaway will close at 12 midnight EST on Friday, March 4.
The small print: Maximum of two entries per person. Additional enteries will result in disqualification. Winner will be selected using a random number generator and will be announced on Saturday, March 5. Winner will also be contacted by e-mail. If the winner does not respond within 4 days, a new winner will be chosen. Prizes will be shipped straight from each business to the winner.
LEGAL NOTICE: Please do not mistake my endorsement of “Run Like a M*ther” the book or my affection towards headbands that encourage women to “Run Like a M*ther” or my love for women who “Run like M*thers” as an endorsement of “Run Like a Mother” the Race. While I will always run like a m*ther because I run and I am a mother, I will henceforth vanquish the phrase “Run like a M*ther” from my vocabulary as to not confuse my awesomeness as someone who “runs like a m*ther” with the trademarked race, “Run Like a Mother”. A race that I will NEVER do.
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What a fantastic giveaway, thank you! I have just gotten back into running and trust me the No excuses towel and keychain would be a great reminder/motivator for me!
I like Run Like a Mother on FB.
I would love to win all this great running gear. I have been running for about 6 months and am a mother of 3.
I like Run Like a Mother: The Book on FB.
I am a want-a-be runner. Carrie you have been so inspiring at so many levels as mother/wife/runner/seamstress/activist. I am much older than you, but I have decided that I am not to old to try new things. On my walks now I try to at least run a few paces more each time. You do amazing things!!!
What an awesome giveaway. Some of those things are my favorite things as well, like KT Tape. That stuff is amazing!
I think that I deserve to win because I read your blog every day and wear sparkle skirts when I run.
I also liked them on the FB. 8’s are lucky
How fun! I just got in to running, and just finished my first half marathon last month. This would all be perfect!
I Liked them on FB too!
I could rock that sparkle skirt at my upcoming race! What a fab giveaway…thanks!
Great giveaway! I love the “Are my still kids chasing me?” shirt.
I like RLAM on facebook.
I love reading about running on your blog!
I absolutely LOVED the book, Run Like a Mother. I think it’s awesome that my favorite book and one of my favorite blogs are together in the same place! It would be even better to win such a fantastic giveaway!
I’m not a mom yet, but I love your blog. I ran my first 1/2 marathon yesterday and it was AWESOME!
Twitter: Hfhmylissa
February 28, 2011 at 6:16 am
How did I not know about this book or community? So excited! Great giveaway, carrie.
Twitter: runningmom2boys
February 28, 2011 at 6:32 am
What a fantastic giveaway!! Thanks!
Twitter: runningmom2boys
February 28, 2011 at 6:33 am
Already like RLAM on FB!
Cool stuff! I want some!
Great giveaway! Just had a baby 3 months ago and I could stand to get rid of those extra 10 pounds that don’t want to leave!
Awesome giveaway!
I “like” Run Like a Mother on Facebook
I am so excited about this give away! I am training for my first half marathon!
I liked run like a mother on face book.
so excited about this give away…I’m training for a sprint triathlon in June, all this stuff would make my training so amazing! I am currently running without tunes…yep you heard me without any music…crazy huh? and I would totally rock the sparkle skirt..
Ooooh, this stuff looks fun and motivational!
Now that winter is thawing around here I am excited to start running again with my baby!
I just ‘liked’ Run Like a Mother on fb…that book looks great…not only am I doing a sprint tri in June, but there is an entire group of us, 14 and I think 12 of us are moms…would love the book to share with the group.
I liked it on facebook!
THanks for the great giveaway, carrie! I’d love to win!!!
Ready to start running again after I deliver this baby anytime soon!
Great giveaway! My birthday is this week…so I would love to rock a sparkle skirt!!
this is awesome!! i would LOVE to win!
i “liked” run like a mother on facebook. 🙂
How motivating…I’ve been feeling the urge to get out on the road again. What a great giveaway! Blessings!
I would love this stuff. My running is currently on hold due to being pregnant with number 5. The bladder just isnt the same I tell ya! However I am keeping up with things and plan to run my first marathon next year. Thanks!
Just “liked” on facebook. I look forward to updates!
I liked RLAM on FB!
Twitter: AngryJulie
February 28, 2011 at 7:41 am
I would love to win. Pick me, randomly of course!
Twitter: AngryJulie
February 28, 2011 at 7:42 am
I “Like” Run Like a Mother on Facebook.
Oh, I want to win this for my sister! She is currently training for a half marathon and the full marathon in Chicago.
I’ve been stalking Run Like A Mother on every internet avenue for months now! I want a sparkle skirt!!!!! In Green!!!!!
oh my… this is awesome! I’ll be crossing my fingers!!
Twitter: mostlyeven
February 28, 2011 at 7:55 am
Great book, great blog. Sara and Dimity are inspiring (BQ, Quadrathalon) as well as all the mamas that are in the book, featured on the blog, and contribute to the facebook posts. I’m loving the “no excuses” towel – quite handy for the treadmill and bike trainer. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would absolutely LOVE any of these items! I’m a new runner, training to participate in a half marathon. I’d love some awesome stuff to help me through my training!
Amazing giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
I like RLAM on FB!!
Twitter: mostlyeven
February 28, 2011 at 7:57 am
I follow and “like” RLAM on Facebook. Favorite posts are TMI Tuesday and Piles of Miles on the weekend.
I’m a veteran (trail) runner but took 2 years off during pregnancy and breast-feeding my first child. Running is so different now that I’m a mom, and I’m halfway through the RLAM book. 🙂 I’d love all this stuff!
I love the “rise. run. rinse. repeat” shirt! What a great giveaway!
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