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Showing posts with label RunningSkirts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RunningSkirts. Show all posts

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Distance/Tempo Run and Running Skirts Giveaway Winner

Yesterday started out on a good note…a two-hour delay due to weather.  You see, two-hour delays are a teacher’s BFF because 1.) You get two extra hours in the morning and 2.) You still get in the school day and it counts as a full day.   
What started out as a win ended in a win as well, since I was able to run with the Moravian track team for my workout.  I was all set to do a six-mile progression on my own, but then I received a text from Jesse that some requests were made for me to attend their session.  Fred had our kids in check so I was able to go. 

Workout: 5 mile warm-up for some extra distance and a two mile tempo run through a neighborhood {the same loop from this workout}.

Warm-up: The roads and sidewalks were still a little icy so we had to be careful.  We ran about 5 1/4 miles in 43 minutes.

Once we arrived at the start, Jesse had us immediately begin our tempo run. {No resting allowed!} 

First mile: 6:18
Second mile: 6:14 -- Total time: 12:32

Overall it was a good, solid workout and I got in about 8 1/2 miles of combined speed and distance. 


Oh, and I forgot to tell you….Tuesday I was able to hit Carrie’s yoga class which was MUCH needed. 


It is so rare that I am able to attend a weeknight class due to family duties and obligations but my calendar was free and I trekked across town to do some downward-dogging.  Boy, oh boy did I pick a good class for me.  Carrie’s routine focused mainly on hip openers, including lots of pigeon pose and double pigeon.  It was just what I needed since my IT band/hip area gets awfully sore from running. 

Giveaway Winner: Finally, I'd like to announce the winner of my Running Skirts giveaway.  The winner is Rose!  Rose, please email me so I can gather your choice, style and size.  Also include your address so I can pass it along to Running Skirts and they will send you your prize.  Thank you to everyone who participated!!       

Monday, January 14, 2013

Running Skirts Clothing Review & Giveaway!

Morning, everyone!  I have a pretty cool post for you just because it's Monday and also because I love my readers...it's a product review and giveaway!  When I attended the Runner's World blogger events back in October here, here, and here, I had the opportunity to meet many new people in the running world.  One of the exciting vendors that I connected with were the girls from Running Skirts.  


Their specialty is the running skirt, which comes in a plethora of awesome patterns and colors.  But they also have running tops, tanks and jackets as well as a new yoga line.  


Recently, they sent me a few items to test out and I have to say, these gals aren't just about their namesake.  I'm in love with their new yoga line, including this Performance Lifestyle Gathered Neck shirt.  


It fits loose around the torso and gathers nicely around the hips with a wide band.  Plus the thumbholes are a bonus and this color in particular is a vibrant shade of red.  The shirt is perfect for yoga, or just hanging out like I did on Christmas day.  


They also sent me a pair of pants from the yoga line.  Their relaxed fit pant features an extra-wide fold over waistband with a leopard drawstring, which I totally love.  There is even a hidden pocket too...perfect for a key or yoga ID card.



If you're in the market for new, comfortably fitting yogawear {or clothing to run in}, make sure to check them out on their website for more colors, styles and selection. 


And now for the good part...I get to giveaway one of their products to one lucky reader!    

The winner will have their choice of either a running skirt OR the Performance Lifestyle Gathered Neck long-sleeved yoga shirt {as shown above}. 

Here's the deal...there are a few ways to enter.  The more ways you enter, the better chance you have at winning.  Make sure you comment once for each of the following things you do.  

1.  Leave a comment and tell me your favorite Running Skirts product and the pattern/color it comes in.

2.  Tweet about it: "I want to win @runnerspalate's very cool @runningskirts giveaway!" http://therunnerspalate.blogspot.com/2013/01/running-skirts-clothing-review-giveaway.html
3.  Follow me on the following:
The contest ends on Wednesday 1/16 at 6pm EST.  The winner will be announced Thursday morning.  Good luck! 
 
Note: I was not compensated for this review and all opinions are my own.