Friday, March 26, 2010

1st Half Marathon Giveaway!

I'm SO excited about this giveaway! There's no better way to celebrate my first half marathon than by giving away some awesome gear to the people who help encourage me and cheer me along.

So, lets get down to business...

The great people at Sugoi Gear (and Outside PR) are giving a Sugoi Verve 3/4 shirt to one lucky winner.

"The Sugoi Verve 3/4 is a great looking piece, but is also performance-oriented. The flat seam construction and neck tape make it super comfortable and it has great little details like mesh inserts in the shoulder and sides and a hidden zip pocket. The Finotech material is super-wicking and comfy, too."







But wait! Not only do they get the shirt, the great people at Ryders Eyewear (and Outside PR) are including a pair of Ryders Drill Sunglasses!
"The Drill have optically-correct, shatterproof, scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses that will protect your eyes from 100% of UVA, UVB and UVC rays. They have ultralightweight TR90 frames with low profile , high-strength pinned hinges that will survive the harshest treatment. And to keep them on your face- where they should be- these sunnies also have non-slip, hydrophilic nose pads and temple tips that actually get tackier (in a GOOD way) as you get sweaty. These sunglasses are tough as nails but light as a feather -perfect for running in any type of weather. Ryders are super-premium, high performance eyewear with a pricetag that loves you back."

Pretty cool, huh?!

Oooh, I can't forget! Just because you guys are so great, one lucky runner up will also get a pair of Ryders Drill Sunglasses.

Ok, so how do you enter? Leave a comment for EACH thing you do.

  1. Go to Sugoi and check out their gear and tell me what other cool stuff you like on their site.

  2. Follow me or let me know you already do! The more followers the better!

  3. Check out Ryders Eyewear and tell me which sunglasses you like.

  4. Link this giveaway on your blog, twitter, or Facebook. (Comment for each one you do.)

  5. Tell me about your favorite race/run that you've ever run. I love hearing people's stories, it's very motivating!
The winner will be announced next Saturday!

Thanks for all the support!!!

153 comments:

  1. I would love to try the Stamina Skirt! Cool products!

    Good luck in your half this weekend :)

    kissyjensen at gmail dot com

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  2. I am now following you!

    kissyjensen at gmail dot com

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  3. I Like the Slim Glasses in the Adrenaline line!

    kissyjensen at gmail dot ocm

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  4. I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/stickyprints/status/11097706438


    kissyjensen at gmail dot com

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  5. My all time fave race was the Wasatch Back Relay last year! It was to hard yet so amazing at the same time! I can't wait to run it again this June!!

    kissyjensen at gmail dot com

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  6. i am following you.

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  7. my favorite race was my recent 5k...because it was my first.

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  8. I like the Duchess sunglasses from the Chill collection!

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  9. I would love to try some compression tights and love the tattoo sleeves shirts.

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  10. I already follow you!! Great giveaway!

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  11. I posted this giveaway to my blog!

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  12. My most fun race was the Living History Farms 7 mile XC race. It was my first experience with off road racing since I was a kid running around the ranches and farms we lived on!
    It kicked my but and I loved every minute of it! I can't wait to get out on the trails each time!
    Going to run it again this year.

    It was a race that I thought I could run in a little over an hour and it instead took me an hour and 25 minutes! I thought it would be a let down but I gave it my all and it just kicked my butt it was ok! I got super muddy and laughed and hooted and hollered with the other 7000 crazies that ran it too~!
    This year I will run in costume. Thinking Steampunk!

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  13. I already follow you, great giveaway.

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  14. do good tomorrow; just remember to relax and dress light (with longer races more clothes begin to suck sometimes)

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  15. I am a follower

    erica_haggins@hotmail.com

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  16. I like the sugoi tights, just in black..black slims you right?

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  17. I have been looking at the ryders sprint sunglasses and also at the ones you have listed above! I am torn

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  18. so far I have only gotten to run one race..but it was so exhilarating! t was fun you will be addicted!

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  19. I love the ready warm up jacket! It is so cute!

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  20. I really like the Slim from the Adrenaline line. I would look hot in those!

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  21. My favorite race ever was definitely Disney Princess. It was so much fun and I rocked it! But the Bermuda Half Marathon was a close second. Very challenging course but super beautiful ... plus it was a great vacation!

    Hope the half goes well!

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  22. I'm a new follower. :) AND I'm also running my first half marathon in two weeks. Can't wait to hear all about yours!

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  23. I am a follower and a fan on FB.

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  24. I linked this giveaway to my blog.

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  25. I like the Freihofer's Run for Women - it's a 5k in Albany, NY - thousands of women - so motivating.

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  26. I love the color of that running shirt, beautiful!

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  27. I like the Esther and Sakura tank tops. Super cute!

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  28. The Duchess glasses from the Chill collection are fab!

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  29. Linked your giveaway on Mom vs. Marathon! :)

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  30. Congrats on your first half marathon!!!!! It is my absolute favorite distance. You really feel like you've accomplished something, but aren't completely dead tired afterwards!! I'm already a follower of your journey!! :-)

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  31. AMBER Chill-essential glasses are rockin'! So are the Duchess style -- sweet!

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  32. My fave race? I'm gonna have to go with the Grand Rapids Marathon.
    The planets aligned, everything was perfect, it was my first BQ.

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  33. I'd love to try the Sugoi Hydolite jacket. Mine is getting pretty long in the tooth.

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  34. I'd go with the Ryder Adrenaline glasses.

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  35. I linked you in today. GREAT giveaway!

    GOOD LUCK!!

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  36. I love the 3/4 Verve shirt; it would be great on cooler mornings.

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  37. I like the adrenalin sunglasses from the Airborne line.

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  38. Just linked you in to my sidebar.

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  39. Favorite Race - Toronto Women's 5K. What a rush it was to be in a women's only event and a leader! It was completely different than chasing the guys.

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  40. For the Ryders, I love the Hijack sunglasses in RED!

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  41. Linked you on my blog sidebar.

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  42. My favorite run so far has been the first time I ran 3.2 miles. I was training for my first (and so far, only) 5k with the Couch-to-5k plan and I really didn't think I could do it. I had never run that far before. I knew where my 2.9 mile turnaround mark was and I went past it to make sure I hit at least 3.1. Just past the turnaround, heading home, I started crying because I DID IT! Only then did I believe I could actually run a 5k. And I did... in 32:39. Just under my goal of 33:00!

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  43. I like the adernaline drill in pink

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  44. I like the lucky fit shorts, piston 200 shorts,moxie wrap skirt, zap vest, and stamina skirt....

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  45. I gave up FB and twitter for Lent, does the thought count.

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  46. Fav Race: Run for Roses

    All women's race where you receive a rose at the end. It is awesome and the comraderie around the women is unbeatable.

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  47. I would love to try some compression tights and I also love the tattoo sleeves shirts.

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  48. I just tweeted about this giveaway at twitter.com/manicdefense.

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  49. My favorite race so far was the Spirit of Pittsburgh because my husband and I ran it as a relay and we both blew away our goal times!

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  50. I've lurked forever, now a follower! :)

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  51. I like the Slim Ryders in 'Gloss Black' :)

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  52. the RSR singlet is super cute from Sugoi. I also really like the moxi capris!

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  53. this giveaway is posted on my blog sidebar :)
    www.mj-girlrunning.blogspot.com

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  54. I'm glad you told me to enter because I was thinking I wouldn't qualify since I'm not a "real" runner. Here I go!

    I really like the wrap around skirt on the Sugoi website...VERY cool.

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  55. I like the sonnet sunglasses. :) I'm a fan.

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  56. Went to Sugoi's site....didn't know they made running clothes! Love the Esther tank.

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  57. Will post on my blog:

    www.misszippy1.blogspot.com

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  58. Their stuff looks great, I like the ready warm-up jacket!

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  59. Favorite race: Here's the thing I'm new at this so I have VERY few to choose from, but I happen to love the minimarathon in Elementary school. The whole thing was downhill and I had just finished telling everyone in my 4th grade class that I knew the secret to running (courtesy of my mommy). It doesn't matter how fast you go, it just matters that you keep going. I was confident with that secret that I could win any race (especially this one...). I didn't win, but that's probably the last time I remember feeling confident going into any running experience. :) So it's my favorite.

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  60. Favorite run: 30th Birthday 13 miler along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. My sister-in-law (and long distance training partner from Colorado) flew in to surprise me. Perfect weather, beautiful paths, and amazing company. Truly a rave run!

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  61. Sugoi has amazing compression tights.

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  62. The slim sunglasses from the adrenaline - essential collection would be perfect for long runs!

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  63. Awesome giveaways! Congratulations on your first half ~ hope you are still enjoying the runners high!

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  64. My favorite race so far has been the 10K I ran a few weeks ago. Loved it! Great atmosphere, food, goody bags, and the kids had activities too!

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  65. I havent run a race yet but I am looking forward to my first 5k April 24th! I wanna get running and be cool like you :)

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  66. I like Sugoi tank shirts and also there socks look nice

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  67. I like the Endorphince and Drill sunglasses

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  68. Stamina skirt and Moxie skirt look good. And I like the R&R knee high compression socks.

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  69. My favorite run was my first run in the rain. When I got started, the sky looked gloomy and I contemplated about turning back. But I was glad I didn't. I ran, it sprinkled, and I kept running. I thought about a lot of things and had my mind cleared of doubts and failures at the end of the run. I was proud of myself and I felt strong. It wasn't very far - 3 miles or so, but it was a good run.

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  70. I mentioned your giveaway on my blog.
    http://laceitupandrun.blogspot.com/

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  71. I have heard great things about Sugoi's skirts. I also own two of their short sleeved running tops and they seem to fit my body the best without being too tight or too loose.

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  72. Linked u on my blog!
    http://sherunslikeagirl.blogspot.com

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  73. Ryder's site: I like the Sonnet glasses.

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  74. Sugoi site;
    I like a hydrolite jacket for winter running needs, and the blast tri short. I wanna do my first tri this year!

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  75. Hey, PS: check out my giveaway:
    http://sherunslikeagirl.blogspot.com

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  76. I like the Esther tank! Lots of fun colors!

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  77. I like the endorphin sunglasses and for non running I like the duchess style!

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  78. Linked the giveaway on FB!

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  79. Favorite race had to be the one I did about 2 weeks ago. It was the first in about 13 years!

    Good luck on your race!

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  80. I would like any sunglasses at this point. I can't decide!

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  81. I think my favorite race is the one I jut did yesterday. The Antelope Island Buffalo Run 25k. It was so pretty and fun!

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  82. I have posted a link to this contest on my sidebar!

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  83. My favorite was the fun Esther Tank

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  84. My favorite race is the race I run for charity and well being of others!

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  85. I just love the MUSE sunglasses!!!

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  86. I am a new follower! congrats on your first 1/2. I will be running my first 1/2 in April!!!

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  87. I really like the Hydrolite Jacket from Sugoi! It looks awsome for the snow and rain runs!

    Great website and company...thanks for the giveaway!

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  88. With the Ryder Sunglasses, I really like the adrenaline-essential Hex sunglasses...of course in pink! Super cute!

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  89. One of my favorite runs was just last week...it was a short run day, and my neighbor who is "ultimate" running girl decided she would run with me. I had never run with her before. My plan was to only run 3 miles. I normally run between a 9:30 and 10min mile, but she said we would start at her pace (9miles) and could ease up if I go tired. The run was awesome and we chatted the whole time, and I kept up with her, which I was very proud of. My normal time for this run is 28-29min. We ended up running it in 26.03 (9:08, 9:03, 7:48) I felt great and sooo proud of myself! We are doing it again this week!

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  90. I love the endorphin in tortoise

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  91. i want some of sugois compression socks

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  92. favorite race? well out of the whopping 2 ive done, cooper river bridge run was the best, but i think it will always be my favorite. just the energy of running with 40,00 other crazy people is unbelievable!!!!

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  93. I'm a new follower! Congrats on your first half marathon!

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  94. I love that Sugoi Bridget Bra in pink...great color!

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  95. My favorites are the flange and socket glasses...love those! And I am in desperate need of sunglasses! i just may have to buy them!

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  96. My favorite race was the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon although I have only done the 1/2 and relay. It is a blast and being from OKC and remembering the bombing, it has important meaning for me!

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  97. I'm a new follower.

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  98. I added a link to your giveaway on my blog.

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  99. i forgot that i linked you on my blog www.myreasontorun.blogspot.com

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  100. I need some new running bottoms and the Jackie Knicker looks perfect! Perfect length and supportive!

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  101. I was hooked on running after my very first race, a neighborhood 5K around a park that benefited the library. I knew I could make it and the vibe of the crowd and the rush of the challenge really got my blood pumping!

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  102. I like to do things out of order so here is my link back: http://runtothefinish.blogspot.com/2010/04/opinions-wanted-friday-children-in-hot.html

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  103. from their site I love everything but the hydrolite jacket is pretty sweet

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  104. My favorite race was my very first marathon...I was just giddy the whole way because I couldn't believe I was doing it

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  105. I posted your contest on my blog!

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  106. I would like to try the SUGOI compression tights or leg sleeves just to see if they really make a difference.

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  107. and i really like the "sprint" sunglasses.

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  108. I will post this giveaway on my blog

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  109. I am a race virgin, but I will say that I can't wait to run my first ever race, a 10K in less than 3 weeks :) ...does that count?

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  110. I'd like to try the Bridget Bra.

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  111. I love the Drill glasses in pink!!

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