November 10, 2010

Favorite Things Giveaway-Part 2!

Favorite Things Giveaway!
Woohoo!  I finally got all the stuff together for the giveaway I've been talking about!  Like my first giveaway, I decided to focus on my favorite things.  This time however, since it's the off-season (for most of us) for triathlons, I wanted to do some of my favorite things for running, and some other fun things mixed in.  None of this stuff was donated, so I guess it's kind of a "pay-it-forward" giveaway.  So, I hope you like what I've got for you! :)

Here's what you'll get if you win:
1.  1 pair of black reflective Yankz!  I love my yankz and have them on pretty much every athletic shoe I own.  Now that the days are getting shorter, reflective gear is a must.  So, I thought I'd give away a reflective pair for that extra bit of visibility.


2.  A CD of some of my favorite running/workout songs.  I have over 5hrs. of songs on my Ipod playlist, but unfortunately they wouldn't all fit on one CD.  But, you'll get 22 songs (about 80min.) of music to help get you through those long, or short, runs! :)


3.  1 Hammer gel, 1 Gu Roctane, 1 packet of Clif Shot Bloks, and 1 packet of Sport Beans


4.  One container of Kola NUUN.  I use NUUN on every run/bike ride over an hour and absolutely love it!  


5.  1 tube of Yelpstick - This lip balm is awesome.  It has an SPF 15 and has a nice scent to it.  I don't know about you, but my lips get really dry and cracked over the winter months.  This lip balm really helps keep them smooth. 


6.  I tube of Aquaphor - If you've never tried Aquaphor, you're missing out!  This stuff is great for cuts, blisters, chaffing, dry/cracked areas, and much more.  Although I've heard you can use it for your "sensitive" areas when you're on the bike, I haven't gotten the chance to try it out yet.   But, we have used it for our son's diaper rash, and it worked great! 


7.  1 "run." sticker

8.  2 tattoos - 1 for beginnertriathlete.com (best site ever!) and 1 RMAO (Run My A** Off) Saucony tattoo

9.  1 awesome metal hook - The last thing is, in my opinion, something unique and really cool.  My brother-n-law makes amazing things using recycled metal and other materials.  I am giving away one of his hooks that he made.  I loved the design on it because it reminded me of a running path.  The hook is called "Ungawa," and the tag reads:  Ungawa looks after you, your keys, your jewelry, or just about anything that hangs.  I know this isn't exactly "running" related, but you could definitely use the hook to hang your workout bag, race medals, clothing, etc.  
He has an Etsy shop {HERE} that you should check out if you get the chance.  He sells a lot of unique things that would make great gifts for Christmas, or any time.  Oh, and the bottle openers are awesome.  We own 3 of them ourselves..ha ha! :)  


Here's how to win:
**  Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each one.**


1.  Follow my blog, or if you are already a follower, let me know! :)

2.  If you were one of the first 206 followers (through the "follow" button on blogger, not Google reader) let me know because you get an extra entry! :)

3.  Tell me what one of your favorite running items is!

** The contest will run until Tuesday, Nov. 16th.  I will announce the winner on Wed., Nov. 17th! **

195 comments:

Erin said...

I am a follower of your blog!!

Erin said...

I was one of the first 206 followers on your blog! :-)

Erin said...

& one of my favorite running items is my garmin :-)

Dawn said...

Wootwoo! This looks amazing:)

Yep- I follow you and you have been on my Blogroll since I signed on with you:)

Dawn said...

Yep...I was one of your followers in between the 206 too;)

Dawn said...

And sorry I can't be original- but I have to mimic Erin and say my favorite is my Garmin too!

Maggs said...

I'm a follower of your blog

Maggs said...

I guess I'm one of the original 206 because I'm a follower and there's still 206. Sweet...extra entry!

J. L. said...

I'm a follower

Meggan said...

I am a follower!

J. L. said...

I'm one of the original 206

Meggan said...

I am one of the 206!

Meggan said...

My fave running item is not exactly a running item but my orthotics. No way would I be running my first marathon without them!!

J. L. said...

My fav running gear is ... how can I just pick just one? iPod

Runners Fuel said...

I'm a follower!

Runners Fuel said...

I'm one of the 1st 206!

Heather said...

What an awesome giveaway. It's fun to see what your favorites are! I've been following your blog.

Katie said...

I follow your blog

Runners Fuel said...

I can't run (or live) without my mp3 player (I love music)!

Katie said...

I'm one of the 206 :)

Heather said...

I was one of the first 206 followers.

Katie said...

Love my iPod shuffle

Maggs said...

I love my running shoes

Christi said...

I am follower and I am one of the 206. I love my Nike long sleeve running shirt. This shirt really keeps me warm during the cold winter months.

Heather said...

If I'm running on the treadmill then my favorite is my iPod.

ShutUpandRun said...

I follow!

ShutUpandRun said...

Favorite running thing? My yurbuds that hook onto my earbuds. Keeps them in place. Best invetion ever.

Unknown said...

You're on Beginner Triathlete? I love that site!

Unknown said...

I'm a follower : and this is a great giveaway. Such fun!! I can't wait to check out BIL's handy work

Tri-James said...

I follow.

Tri-James said...

I am one of the 206.

Tri-James said...

I need my running visor - always.

Unknown said...

one of my favorite running items?
right now it is the DAY GLO yellow long sleeve top with 3m reflective tape all over it so I can run in the dark :) Hubby got it for me. sweet huh? (i thought so)

Unknown said...

well the follower tab is now showing up (windows error msg) but by reading the previous replies I am going to ASSUME I am one of teh orig 206 since I have been reading your blog for a while.
good stuff

and even though it is not asked, I am going to link this giveaway on my blog because i think it is fun!!

Jes said...

follower

Jes said...

im an original 206 =) woo hoo

Kevin said...

I'm a follower!

Kevin
http://halftriing.blogspot.com/

Kevin said...

I was a follower before long before 206!

Kevin
http://halftriing.blogspot.com/

Jes said...

My favorite running thing.... my inhaler. haha just kidding i would have to say my under armour sports bra. im tiny around, and "big" (if ya know what i mean) and that thing deserves a raise because it does it's job wonderfully!

Kevin said...

I love the metal hanger the best but that is not a "running item" so I will pick the GU Roctane

Kevin
http://halftriing.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

I am a "loyal" Follower!! LOL!!

Unknown said...

I think I was your 100th or something like that follower!

Jen said...

I was one of the first 206!
Great giveaway btw!

Stefanie said...

I follow your blog!

Stefanie said...

I was one of the original 206! (Dang I am jealous that you have over 200 followers. I am almost at 100!)

Jen said...

My favourite running thing is my PINK lulu headband - keeps all the sweat off my face AND I can pull it over my ears if it gets windy/cold!

Unknown said...

One of my Favorite running items is my Compression socks!! I never do a long run without them!!

Stefanie said...

I super love my atalanta running skirts. They got me through my first 3 years of running and over my shyness of wearing spandex. I am sad they are out of business

KovasP said...

Follower

KovasP said...

One of the original 206

KovasP said...

Compression sleeves for the run and after!

DRog said...

Orig follower / fav item Wright Socks.
RnR 66 days!!
nice

Derek

Unknown said...

I'm a follower through Google Reader...

Unknown said...

And my favorite single item for running is Nike capri tights. Love.

Alisa said...

I'm a follower! Hooray

Alisa said...

I was a follower awhile back so I'm pretty sure that was before 206.

Alisa said...

Favorite cold weather running thing---my compression tights. They are tight, cozy and reflective!

Favorite warm weather running thing---any of my LONG nike tank tops!

PS Never heard of Yankz...now I'm intrigued!

Amanda@runninghood said...

oh my, I love love love this giveaway...I don't have any of these things...especially the music...I have a horrible playlist and because of it, I'd rather just run in silence. :) I'm a follower.

Amanda@runninghood said...

i don't have many tricks or gadgets or running "stuff" besides my shoes, shorts and hat. But I guess I would have to say my Nathan running belt/pouch for carrying cell phone and water on my looong runs. I can't wait to learn more about all this fun stuff you have in your giveaway.

Teamarcia said...

And I'm one of the 'elite 206' too!

Teamarcia said...

favorite running thing is some nice cool fall weather! Ok if you twist my arm for equipment I'll say (today anyway) my Nike thermal half-zip.

Anonymous said...

I don't "follow" anyone except on google reader :( Oh well!

My favorite running item is my body glide :)

sallyaston said...

Great giveaway! I am a follower for a while but I dont know my number :-) My fave item on the list would have to be the sport beans or yankz, cant decide.

Emz said...

this is the coolest ever.

follower!!

Emz said...

My sweet arm bands from Angie B!!!!!

Julie @ HotlegsRunner said...

my hydration belt =)

lish said...

I am a follower!

lish said...

I am a previous follower!

lish said...

I cannot live without my garmin!!!

Jason said...

I am a follower - 4sho!

Jason said...

i remember when you had less than 200 followers so that means I am in the top 206. That is a PR.

Jason said...

lately I have been loving my running sleeves. I used to run in long-sleeved shirts but now t-shirts and sleeves is all I need.

RunToTheFinish said...

you are linked up in today's post about reflective gear, perfect for the yankz

Diana Tries-A-Tri! said...

I'm a follower!

Diana Tries-A-Tri! said...

I was one of the first 206

Diana Tries-A-Tri! said...

I adore my capri length pants for running ... no thigh rub!

Anne-Marie said...

Very fun giveaway... I'm a follower!

Anne-Marie said...

I was one of the first 206

Anne-Marie said...

My favorite running item would have to be my Newton running shoes. LOVE them!

Stephanie Anne said...

Im a follower

Stephanie Anne said...

im part of the original 206 :)

Stephanie Anne said...

glide is a running essential for me!

Ginny M said...

I'm a follower!

Ginny M said...

I have a few "favorite" run items, but if I HAD to name just one, it would be my Garmin.

Regina said...

Am a follower

have no idea if I followed you with the follow widget, sorry.

Favorite running item are my Brooks Launch, love them!

Anonymous said...

I'm a follower

Anonymous said...

My favorite running thing is my dog! Best training partner ever!

Julie said...

Yes, I am a faithful follower!

Julie said...

I am pretty sure that I was one of your first 30 followers:)

Julie said...

Honestly, my two favorite things that are a must on every run are my sunglasses and my visor:) I must have them or my run is not good:)

Great giveaway Aimee!

One Crazy Penguin said...

I'm a follower :)

One Crazy Penguin said...

I was one of the 206!

One Crazy Penguin said...

My favorite run extra is Gu Rocktane. It's the only gel that I can not only tolerate, but love!

Stacie said...

I'm a follower!!!!

Stacie said...

I'm one of your original 206 followers!!!!!

Stacie said...

One of my favorite running items is my CEP compression socks.

Rebecca said...

I follow you

Running and living said...

I am a follower!

Running and living said...

Fav running item? Lulu shorts!

A Prelude To... said...

I'm a new follower!

A Prelude To... said...

One of my favorite running items? Body Glide.
I CANNOT run without it. No glide...no run...
This girl's got some legs on her.

track coach and adorable wife said...

I was part of the original 206

track coach and adorable wife said...

My must have item is music and a good headband!

misszippy said...

One of the first group!

misszippy said...

This may seem stupid, but I really couldn't make it without running hats!

John said...

I am now a follower of your blog.

I really like the metal hook - very cool!

Kathleen said...

I am a follower

Kathleen said...

I am in the top 206

Kathleen said...

nathon fuel belt and the finish of any run

Julie said...

I follow! I thought I was before but I guess not. I am now though!

Julie said...

Favorite item.....my dog... :)

jojo88 said...

1. I'm a follower
2. Think I'm one of the first 100
3. My fav running item (or something I've got to have with me) is shoes!

jojo88 said...

Hmm, guess using blogger to follow your blog isn't the same as clicking the "follow" button on your blog. Dang!

Trish said...

I have been following for a while! :)

Trish said...

One of my favorite running items is my Ipod! Need the tunes!

RunningWhit said...

I'm a follower...I've been wanting to try the shoelaces...that slows me down in transition!

RunningWhit said...

I'm was one of your first 206 followers!

RunningWhit said...

It's tough to pick one favorite running item but I will have to go with my Garmin 405. It has totally changed my training for the better and I love it!!!

Unknown said...

I am a follower.

Unknown said...

I'm an original!!

Unknown said...

Awesome giveaway, Aimee!! I am in love with my Saucony run capris, although it's getting a little bit too cold for those!! Maybe those should be considered fall!

Fat for a Triathlete said...

I'm not confident that postage to Australia would be in order but...

I follow you.

Fat for a Triathlete said...

And I was one of the original 206 :)

Fat for a Triathlete said...

AAAAAND, my favourite running item is (sadly) my shoes. I had them custom made because I have a physical disability, and they've helped me run. I never could before :D

Karen said...

I follow you.

Karen said...

I am obsessed with nuun...it's probably my favorite running thing. Or maybe body glide, but I don't need it so much in cold weather.

Anonymous said...

I am a follower, an original one at that, and my fav. running item is my .... hmmm... three way tie! My Garmin, a good mix of tunes on the ipod, and my Denver RNR Visor! :) Happy giveaway!

Zaneta @ Runner's Luck said...

I'm already a follower! :)

Zaneta @ Runner's Luck said...

I was one of the originals :)

Zaneta @ Runner's Luck said...

i always have to have my ipod, nike watch, and a piece of gum lol... those are my favorite things :)

Unknown said...

I'm a follower! I heart your bloggie

Unknown said...

I'm one of the 206!

Unknown said...

A absolutely love running hats.

RW said...

i'm a follower!

RW said...

i was one of the original 206!

RW said...

swedish fish make any long run better!

abbi said...

I'm a follower

abbi said...

...and one of the original 206

abbi said...

I'm going to say the Garmin for my favorite thing...don't have to have a plan at all, turn him on and head outside!

Chris said...

I'm a follower!

Chris said...

Favorite equipment? My phone - use CardioTrainer to track my running yet the school (and anyone else who needs me) can reach me easily and I won't miss the call.

Foges said...

I follow!

Foges said...

I have been here for awhile (before 206)

Foges said...

I would say my favorite thing would be the sweet mix CD you made for me, but I don't run with music! My current fav thing is my Garmin. I don't know how ppl run without them!

Heidi Austin, PT, DPT said...

i'm a follower

Heidi Austin, PT, DPT said...

and was top 206 first followers

Heidi Austin, PT, DPT said...

favorite running item is my newtons!

Fifty K said...

New follower of your blog :)

Fifty K said...

I am one of the top 206 first followers

Fifty K said...

My fav running thing is my friends. I like all my gear but I wouldn't be where I am today without all my running buddies who motivate me and inspire me.

Velma said...

I follow

Velma said...

I am one of the 206

Velma said...

I don't have a fave item - I guess nice socks :)

Caratunk Girl said...

Awesome giveaway!! I am a follower!

Caratunk Girl said...

I am pretty sure I was one of the first 206!!

Caratunk Girl said...

My favorite running item? Humpastry Day!! Oh..that isn't an item? How about my running tights right now that it is getting colder?

Sanjiv Gupta said...

I just started following your blog, although I have been reading along for a while.

My favorite piece of running gear are my Go-Lite shorts. They are comfortable, lightweight and have pockets.

Unknown said...

i'm a follower :)

Unknown said...

my favorite running item? the outdoors :) everthing else, I could take it or leave it ;)

Melissa Cunningham said...

i am a follower
:)

Melissa Cunningham said...

although im a recent follower,im still part of the 206!possibly?

Melissa Cunningham said...

my favorite running thing of all time??
my trusty running hat/visor. i feel nehhhh-kid without it!

Anonymous said...

follower :D

Anonymous said...

my garmin 405 is my favorite running item!

Shelley said...

I follow your blog!

Shelley said...

And I was in the first 206 - woot!

Shelley said...

My favorite running item? A running buddy. Followed by Runner's World magazine (gets me super motivated) and Ricky Bobby, my Garmin 305. :)

Jenna Z said...

I follow your blog!

Jenna Z said...

I think I was one of the 206. When I clicked the button, it said I was already a follower. :)

Jenna Z said...

I am STELLAR excited about the CD of running tunes! I LOVE finding new music to run to!

Chris and Amy said...

I don't follow your blog, but I do have you book marked and read you all the time. My favorite thing that I've recently discovered are shot bloks. I love that they don't leave an aftertaste. How do you know if you need a salt replacement like nuun?

Jill said...

I'm a follower :)

Jill said...

I'm one of the original!! :) :)

Jill said...

I don't think I could live without my Nike Tempo Shorts - I must have 30 of 'em. Sad, eh?

Niki said...

I am a follower of your blog!

Niki said...

My favorite running item is probably my Garmin! I would be lost without it :)

Unknown said...

Great giveaway! I'll link it in.

tri like mary said...

I'm a follower! Love the "pay it forward" idea for this giveaway.

tri like mary said...

My favorite running thing is my pink zensah compression sleeves.

Paula - Running Mom of 5 said...

I'm a follower.

Paula - Running Mom of 5 said...

My favorite running thins is my Garmin.

wandering sisters said...

I'm a follower and my favorite thing is my visor. Weird but true.

The Triathlon Rx said...

I follow your blog through my Google Reader... hope that counts!!

The Triathlon Rx said...

My favorite running "item" is my mom. And if that doesn't count... then my Garmin. ;p

slowly growing old together said...

I follow.

slowly growing old together said...

Favorite item: Lucy capri pants. They're perfect.

RunKnitRun said...

I'm a new follower :)

RunKnitRun said...

My favorite running item is my garmin 305. I'd be so lost without it! I love tracking mileage and calories burned instantly!

Barb said...

wow, you have a lot of comments here. I am pretty sure I am one of the 206. I have been reading your blog for a while, and as a vegetarian, mother and triathlete I love it :)

Barb said...

My favorite running thing is definitely my GARMIN 305. There are days I really don't want to know how slow I am running. But most days I love the feedback from the hr, to pace and distance.

Bonnie said...

I am a follower.

Bonnie said...

My favorite running item is my Garmin 305. I love being able to see the 26.2 on it when I'm finished with a marathon. It's such a great feeling.

Anonymous said...

My favorite running item is my Mizuno Wave Riders. I could probably run without everything else if I had to, but I love my Mizunos.

Amber said...

I am a new follower woo woo!

Amber said...

My favorite running item is my socks, they keep me dry and blister free!