iFitness & GU Giveaway

Wow! As of last night I officially have 50 "followers". I'm not sure I like that word because from what I have read from your blogs you ALL seem to be amazing leaders...nevertheless, I promised a giveaway when I reached 50...

In January, I purchased an iFitness  neoprene double pouch running belt at the Rock N' Roll Expo in Arizona and it is now one of my FAVORITE running accessories.  I had been looking for something to carry all my junk for a while but couldn't find one that didn't look like my Grandpa's fanny pack.  This is not your Grandpa's fanny pack!!

I contacted iFitness to order a belt for one of my awesome readers and to let them know how amazing I think their product is.  To my surprise they provided the belt for me to pass on to you!  I think you will love it just as much as I do!

Here is what iFitness says about the iFitness Neoprene Double Pouch :


Water resistant double pouch will keep your iPhone or Blackberry safe from rain or sweat.
A second pouch will keep your energy gels,keys or camera, separate from your phone.
An inner pocket will hold your ID and credit cards safely.
Two reflector strips in the front for your night time runs.
This belt will not bounce, chafe or ride up while you run! 

Here is what I have to say about it...

When I wore this in my last Half Marathon I could not even feel it!! Normally I have a problem with anything around my waist cutting in to my muffin tops or feeling really uncomfortable.  It is very comfortable.  It didn't budge the whole run. I didn't have to adjust it once. I forgot I had it on at the end of the race and didn't realize it until my brother asked me to give him his keys!

This is what I had in my belt:

 My Blackberry, my brother's car keys, Driver's License, emergency cash, lip balm, and 2 packs of my fave GU.

 You can barely see the belt

The belt I'm giving away is the same color as mine Grey with pink zipper.

The winner of the iFitness Belt will also receive 4 packs of my favorite GU-Jet Blackberry.

To Enter: 

There are 4 ways to enter. Make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry.

1.Become part of my Royal Court or tell me if you already are.

2. Go to the iFitness website and tell me what product you would like to have. 

3. Post a link to this giveaway on your blog and let me know in a comment.

4.Check out the GU website and tell me what your favorite flavor GU is or what product you would like to try.

Entries will be accepted until Wednesday, March 31st. Winner will be selected at random and announced on Thursday, April 1st.

If you're new to my blog, welcome! If you're not new, thanks for stopping by!  I love reading your comments and feedback!

Grace and peace,

I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane.....

  In approximately 6hrs I will be boarding an airplane heading to sunny Phoenix, Arizona!!  The purpose of the trip: P.F. Chang's Rock & Roll Half Marathon. I am beside myself!  This Sunday I will hopefully set a PR and finishing sub 2hrs.  I've trained hard.  I feel ready.
I ran my first half in November of '09.  I didn't really even train for it. It was a last minute decision.  I felt pretty good the whole race, kept a steady 10min mile pace.  I didn't "waste" time at the food or drink stations(huge mistake). My legs didn't start to feel heavy until about mile 11.  My goal was just to finish. I told hubby to start looking for me to finish in about 2hrs 20 mins.  Much to my suprise I finished 2hrs 11 mins.  I was very proud of myself and I felt physically pretty good.  By the time I got home, I felt like I had just come off a 3 day bender and had the hang-over from Hades!! It was horrible!  I went straight to bed to try and sleep it off.  I found out later it was because I let myself get dehydrated.  It took me a couple days to fully recover.
Thankfully that is behind me,  I have spent the last few months reading about proper hydration and nutrition for halfs.  Starting with light carb loading 48 hours out.  Carb loading is something I have NEVER had a problem with.
Matt Fitzgerald writes a lot of articles for Runner's World, and he wrote a fantastic article about the 48hrs pre-race, it is posted on the website for the R&R Half.  Click HERE to read it. This time I am prepared.  I know exactly when to drink and when not too.  I will be armed with knowledge and  Tri-Berry GU!
•I'm wearing my running shoes and my favorite sports bra on the plane, just in case my luggage doesn't arrive when I do. Everything else can be replaced.
Have a happy Thursday! The next time I post, it will be from warm and sunny AZ!

GIVEAWAYS:

Check out the charming  Teamarcia's, I Declare giveaway . Ends Midnight January 22

RUN FASTER MOMMY  is raising money for a great cause by hosting a raffle for an amazing prize! If you have the chance, go check it out! It ends January 27th!

Eri-thon 0-26 is has a giveaway for a super cute Infinity Scarf. Ends January 17th

I want to know:
How do you prepare the 48hrs before a big race?
 
Grace and peace,