[Fitness, Health and Happiness]

Giveaway: Run the Hood '11 Virtual 5K and 10K Race Registration

19 Days until Chicago 2011!

The miles have been run, the successes have been enjoyed, the hours running remembered and the heat endured. After running the 2 races on Saturday I feel like the taper is truly starting. 

To celebrate my Countdown to Chicago I have a giveaway. The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans has generously donated a free registration for Run the Hood '11 Virtual 5K and 10K.

This is not your oridnary virtual race. As a participant in the race you will receive a race t-shirt to wear on race day and a medal! 

For more details visit Run the Hood 2011 Race Central.

How To Enter

1.  Must be a public follower on GFC of Life As I See It [Fitness, Health and  Happiness].
2.  Follow The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans on GFC.
3.  Leave a comment and tell me the most helpful running tip/advice you've ever received.

Leave a comment for each entry.

Giveaway ends 12:00 p.m. EST September 21, 2011 with the winning entry to be drawn that day. Please make sure that your email address is included in the comments so that I may contact you if you’re the winner. If winning entrant doesn’t acknowledge their win within 24 hours, I will draw again. Open to US residents or APO addresses.

 

 

 

Fitness Friday || Trail Running

Welcome to Fitness Friday! A weekly blog hop for blogs that focus on overall fitness and health. A way to meet new friends, find new blogs and get new followers, subscribers and readers. 

Details of participating in the blog hop and button code here > Fitness Friday

This year one of my goals is to run more trail races. I didn't really expect it to be my kind of thing but after everything I read about the benefits of adding trail runs to your training plan (for road races) I decided to try. Much to my surprise I love it. It's tough. And so totally different from running on the road. The challenge is invigorating. Energizing. Want to see what I mean? The organizers of a trail race in July took photos and recently made them available online for download. 

18 Miles at Caesar Creek

Another running weekend planned. Air Force Marthon Expo Friday afternoon, my son is running Air Force 5K Friday evening and the half marathon for me on Saturday morning. Can't wait!

Back to trail running. I've mentioned before that I'm one place away from making it into the Dirty Dozen (top 12 female runners for the trail race series). I have 2 more races to move up at least one place. One is this weekend. Oh and by the way it's Saturday night at 9:00 after running the Air Force Half. I can do this! 

Have you tried trail running? Did you enjoy it as much as (or more) than road running? What are your fitness plans for the weekend? Any races on your calendar?

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You still have a few more days to enter to win 1 of the 5 the Moeben Sleeves. Giveaway ends midnight EST September 19. Click here to enter 5 Moeben Arm Sleeve Giveaway.

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Giveaway - Moeben Arm Sleeves

Click here for details and to enter 5 Moeben Arm Sleeves

Giveaway || 5 Moeben Arm Sleeves

I've had the chance to wear the Moebens on many long and short runs. Now I can say from experience that I love them. I hardly even notice that I'm wearing them. I didn't get too hot and the fit is comfortable. I will be buying another pair.
 

Arm sleeves aren't just for chilly days or trail runners. Moeben Arm Sleeve are lightweight warm-weather sleeves with a high SPF rating to keep your skin cool and out of harm's way from the sun's rays. Some are made from fabric interwoven with silver ions to maximize thermal regulation.

 

 

 

How To Enter

1. Leave a comment and share your favorite inspiration/motivation quote.
2. Follow on Google Friend Connect and leave a comment letting me know you're a follower. 

(If you’re already following, your entry will still count. Just leave a comment to that effect).

In both of the comments leave your email address and sleeve size.

Giveaway ends midnight September 19, 2011 with the winning entry to be drawn the following day via random.org. Please make sure that your email address is included in the comments so that I may contact you if you’re the winner. If winning entrant doesn’t acknowledge their win within 48 hours, I will draw again. Open to US residents only due to shipping costs.

Disclosure: For the purpose of this giveaway, Moeben generously donated the sleeves free of charge. No monetary compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions of this product are my own and not influenced in any way by the company or products I received.

Fitness Friday Blog Hop || Marathon Training [and Giveaway]

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I've been training for Chicago for 15 weeks. 15 very long weeks!

A look inside my house shows, at this point in training, the distances and time are great!

I eat pasta every Friday night (before the long run).

I'm tired of eating these but I eat them anyway because they work best for energy during long runs.

Water bottles in the freezer.

My running shoes are permanently by the back door.

I'm behind on my reading my favorite magazines.

The house is not quite as tidy as I like it.

And last but not least, by Friday morning I'm exhausted. Me exhausted is not a pretty picture so no photo LOL

Are you training for a race? How does increased mileage and time affect your day to day life?

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And as I mentioned last week I have another Moeben giveaway. 5 pairs and entering is just 2 easy steps. Unfortunately if I don't get off the computer and get dressed I'm going to be late for work. I'll post the giveaway details this evening. Come back and check it out. Please!

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How to Particpate In Fitness Friday

1. Follow me, the host, at Life As I See It [Fitness, Health and Happiness]. 

2. Leave a comment.  

3. Create a FF blog post. You can do this one of two ways. Either share a health/fitness blog post or create a Fitness Friday post specifically for the blog hop.  

4. Include the blog hop button above in your post or sidebar.

5. Link your blog post URL in the Fitness Friday linky.

6. Visit and comment [and a follow would be great] as many other blogs as you wish.

7. For those that follow you, return the favor and follow back.

8. There will be a new link up every week.

9. Enjoy meeting new people and finding new blogs!

Link up!

 

 

 

Clean Eating Recipe || Grilled Chicken Bruschetta

And giveaway winners!

You can't go wrong with recipes that combine juicy fresh tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil and garlic! This quick to prepare recipe received the seal of approval from the whole family. Not a single leftover (so much for my lunch the next day)! It really is that good and the fact that it's quick to make is a bonus.

The original recipe (and many other fabulous healthy recipes) can be found at Gina's Skinny Taste. I modified the list of ingredients to taste.

Pinning Motivating Videos on Pinterest

Did you know that now you can pin videos to your Pinterest boards? Cool!

I know you'll be shocked but most of my video pinning has been...

Nike and Running.

Like this one

How can you not be inspired by "I believe in redefining my impossible." which is my new mantra. Or "I believe no decision should be made while running up hill." Love that!

I needed a video or 2 during last night's run. Definitely not great. More along the lines of blah and not for any apparent reason. Unless I blame it on the heat. I try not to keep going on and on about the heat but, really, when are the miserable temps going to end?!?!?

I'll make up for it on Thurs. with a fabulous run! Off to work push myself with P90X Shoulders and Arms before getting ready for work. 

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Check out and enter the 5 Moeben Sleeve Giveaway! Giveaway ends midnight EST August 22.

I ran 18 miles wearing the sleeves last weekend. They're so comfortable. And the added sun protection without added heat is awesome.

 

Giveaway: 5 Moeben Sleeves

Click [Fitness, Health and Happiness] for details and to enter. Giveaway ends August 22, 11:59 PM EST.

Fitness Friday and Giveaway [5 Moeben Arm Sleeves]

Giveaway: 5 Moeben Arm Sleeves

Arm sleeves aren't just for chilly days or trail runners. Moeben Arm Sleeve are lightweight warm-weather sleeves with a high SPF rating to keep your skin cool and out of harm's way from the sun's rays. Some are made from fabric interwoven with silver ions to maximize thermal regulation.

Who better to design (Moeben CEO and designer, Shannon Farar-Griefer) an arm sleeve than an ultra marathon runner whose favorite race distance is 100 miles. Her longest run is 292 miles and race history includes Badwater (135 miles non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA in temperatures up to 130F (55c), it is the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet.) and Western States (100 miles from the Squaw Valley floor to Auburn, California with a vertical climb of 2,550 feet within the first 4 1/2 miles). Any doubts? Click here to see Moeben perform in 125 degree heat (click on the About tab in the menu bar and access the video in the yellow bar).

"Where fashion and function run together."

How To Enter

Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment telling me 1. what size sleeve you would wear and what you think about running beyond 26.2. Is it a crazy idea? Or 26.2 is far enough for me? Or do you love the idea and it's something you want to do?

Extra Entries (leave a separate comment for each extra entry with link to verify):

1. Link-up with Fitness Friday.
2. Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect.
3. Like [Fitness, Health and Happiness] Facebook Page.
4. Follow me on Twitter @jillconyers
5. Visit Moeben and leave a comment telling me what your favorite pattern or solid color sleeve is.
6. Share this giveaway on your blog, Facebook, Twitter or any other social network.

(If you’re already following via any of these means, your entry will still count. Just leave a comment to that effect).

Giveaway ends midnight August 22, 2011 with the winning entry to be drawn the following day via random.org. Please make sure that your email address is in the first comment so that I may contact you if you’re the winner. If winning entrant doesn’t acknowledge their win within 48 hours, I will draw again. 

Disclosure: For the purpose of this giveaway, Moeben generously donated the sleeves free of charge. No monetary compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions of this product are my own and not influenced in any way by the company or products I received.

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How to Particpate

1. Follow me, the host, at Life As I See It [Fitness, Health and Happiness]. 

2. Leave a comment. 
3. Create a FF blog post. You can do this one of two ways. Either share a health/fitness blog post or create a Fitness Friday post specifically for the blog hop.  

4. Include the blog hop button above in your post or sidebar.

5. Link your blog post URL in the Fitness Friday linky.

6. Visit and comment [and a follow would be great] as many other blogs as you wish.

7. For those that follow you, return the favor and follow back.

8. There will be a new link up every week.

9. Enjoy meeting new people and finding new blogs!

Link up!