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in Giveaways, Product Reviews, Running · October 31, 2014

“Will Run For Wine” Bondi Band Giveaway!

There are so many good things about today. First of all, it’s Friday! It’s also Halloween…which could be a good or a bad thing depending on if you like the holiday. I’ve become indifferent to it, but it does mean a fun day at my school. Or wait, maybe it won’t be fun since the kids will likely get all hyped up on sugar. Anyway, it’s also a rest day and tomorrow is my final long run before taper begins! I am planning to do 20 tomorrow but I’ll have to see how I’m feeling. Right now I am optimistic but 20 miles is a looong way. 

long run

I felt like some appreciation for all of your awesome support lately has been long overdue. I’ve been thinking about hosting a giveaway for awhile, but wasn’t sure what I wanted to offer. 

bondi band

When I was at the expo for the Baltimore Running Festival, I came across the Bondi Band table and was excited to try one out because I have heard such great things. I’m embarrassed to tell you how long I spent searching through a pile of bands for the perfect one. I came across “Will Run For Wine” and decided that was pretty fitting. And then two minutes later I found another one that said the same thing! One was light blue and one was royal blue. 

bondi band

So, I bought both! I wore the light blue one for the race and maybe it was lucky because I set a PR and had a great time! Don’t worry, I’m not planning to give anyone my smelly, sweaty headband. I’m giving away the other royal blue one that I got at the expo!

bondi band

As part of this giveaway, I also want to make you aware of Laura’s 2015 Run Across America. If you look over to the right on my sidebar, you should see a widget for a link to donate. However, there are many other ways to donate to this awesome cause! Not only is she doing something amazing (umm running across the country next summer?!) but it’s also for a great cause- for sexual violence awareness and prevention. 

Here are some ways to donate taken from her post last week:

1. For a limited time only (the offer expires on Nov 4), you can purchase the “Run Across America” tank for $25. This not only helps me to raise money for the run, it also is my test of #2015RunAcrossAmerica apparel. If it goes well, then I’ll invest in a bigger store with men’s items, coffee cups, etc. Please help me make sure it goes well (plus the tank is super cute, right?)

2. Donate directly to the run at the main fundraising page. Even $5 helps, and if everyone donated five dollars today, we’d be a huge step closer to where I need to be.
Things I still need to raise money for:
-RV Rental or place to stay each night
-Fuel
-Running shoes (12-15 pairs)
-Assorted small things (see the Amazon wishlist)
-Daily run expenses (food, tolls, laundry, etc)

3. Last night, I had a dream that I would run each day, and then hitch a ride back to the start and drive my car to the next stopping point, starving and weak. It seemed unsustainable, even in my dream, and that’s because it is! If you are available and willing, I need at least one volunteer each day of the run, to drive the support vehicle or to run with me; I’m also hoping to find (and organize) a place to stay each night. If you are willing to volunteer a day or week of your time, please fill out the volunteer form.
I’ve got a giant spreadsheet that is just waiting to be filled up!
4. Blog about the run. In fact, you could actually just copy this blog post and paste it directly into a post (with links, of course), and I’d be as happy as a clam. And, bonus, one less post to have to write… Just in case you thought like that, which I’m sure you don’t.
5. Share the run on social media. To help you do just that, I’ve even written a few sample tweets:
Support the #2015RunAcrossAmerica for sexual violence awareness by donating $5 http://www.gofundme.com/aozefw #EveryDollarCounts @laurajayneblog
We can all make a difference. Support #2015RunAcrossAmerica for Sexual Violence prevention https://www.booster.com/2015runacrossamerica @laurajayneblog
Share on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest… They all help!
In the spirit of Friday, I’m just asking that you do one of these things today! If every person who reads this post does just that, we’ll take a huge step forward to next year’s run!

So as a way to earn 5 entries in my giveaway, please try to help in some way! There are other ways to enter the giveaway too, but please consider helping this important cause if you can. 

bondi band

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The giveaway ends next Tuesday night and I’ll announce the winner in Thursday’s blog post!

Do you own any Bondi Bands? What do they say?

What do you run for? (If not wine…or if you do run for wine, what else do you run for?)

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  1. Nicole@TheGirlWhoRanEverywhere says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:17 am

    I love this giveaway!! I would love to try one of these headbands so it’s awesome!:):)

    • [email protected] says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      These are the first headbands I’ve tried that haven’t slipped off my head!

  2. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:18 am

    I haven’t seen those but they look cute! Probably because I’m always at expos with my kids and never have time to look for anything except ice cream samples for them. Anyway, great idea for a giveaway and to get more support for Laura.

    • [email protected] says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      I had never taken the time to look at them at expos (I usually rush through) but i had read about them on other blogs and was always intrigued!

  3. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:02 am

    My mom and I actually have this from my first race! I also have a pink plaid one. Unfortunately, They don’t stay on my head, so neither ever gets used….

    • [email protected] says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      Sorry that they don’t work for you! These are actually the first headbands that I found I can run with without it falling off!

  4. Laura @ the gluten-free treadmill says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Thank you SO so much – I really appreciate it and your support!

    • [email protected] says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      You’re so welcome!:)

  5. Sam @ The Running Graduate says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    I totally run for Beer, my sanity, and to make my family proud!

    • [email protected] says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      Great reasons! And they have “Will run for beer headbands” from bondi band too!

  6. Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says

    October 31, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    I love bondi bands. And yes I will definitely will run for wine. Happy Halloween! Goodluck on your 20 miler tmrw.

    • [email protected] says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      Thank you!! Happy Halloween!

  7. Brenda @ Don't Lose the Trail says

    October 31, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    Good luck with your final long run! I remember thinking that a 20 miler seemed really optimistic when I was training for the SF marathon but it actually ended up being one of the most solid/satisfying runs of my whole training cycle.

    • [email protected] says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      Thanks! I am hoping to goes well but trying to remember I have had plenty of good long runs already. This would just top off a great training cycle:)

  8. Laurie says

    October 31, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    I run to spend time with my friends. I have met a great group of women in my running club and we chat the miles away! And I always have to wear a headband. I think this will be a great one for more conversation. Good luck on the 20 miler!

    • [email protected] says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      That is so great! I love fun headbands or other products with sayings, they seem to get runners talking.

  9. Kristina says

    October 31, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    I NEED a headband that will power me to a PR! You bet I’m entering 🙂

    I hope you have a great 20-miler tomorrow! Hopefully the weather is perfect for you!

    • [email protected] says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:41 pm

      Yes! I hope this is the one for you! But you will get a PR anyway- you are working so hard!
      And as for the weather…eh…its gonna be kind of gross but I guess I can’t complain too much after some of the other long runs I have had.

  10. Sara says

    November 1, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    I LOVE Bondi Bands, I have 5. They say, “I don’t sweat, I sparkle”, “This isn’t sweat, it’s Liquid Awesome!”, Will Run for beer, Dig Deep, and the last one just has a girly skull & crossbones. They do such a great job keeping the sweat out of my eyes, and the wide ones are great for covering your ears when it’s a smidge chilly. And don’t feel bad about spending so much time at that table, I was there way too long myself.

    Hope your 20 miler went well!!!

    • [email protected] says

      November 2, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      Those sounds like awesome bondi bands! They had SO many at the expo!

  11. SLD says

    November 3, 2014 at 2:16 am

    I run for food.

    • [email protected] says

      November 4, 2014 at 12:03 am

      Yes, me too!!

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Fall is pretty good too but there’s nothing like Fall is pretty good too but there’s nothing like seeing the sunrise on a morning run! As an early morning riser I would be fine with a 4am sunrise but I know that’s not for everyone so I will just enjoy the 2 months of the year when the sun is up (almost) as early as me. #morningrunner #sunriserun
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I could sit here and tell you how hard it is to train with 2 young kids. How I rarely get a full night’s sleep anymore. How they got me sick the week before my race. How my SI joint just isn’t the same since my pregnancies. But that wouldn’t be fair, because I need to listen to my own advice that I give them about how to keep working hard and that there will always be obstacles to overcome.

After my race on Sunday I was thinking about how my Kindergartner has been working for a special award all year long. Many times he has told me he just wants to give up, because he works so hard for months at a time and still hasn’t earned it. I keep telling him that if he keeps working hard he will earn it, but what’s most important is that he gives his best each and every day. All those good days add up and even if he doesn’t earn the award, it will mean he had a great year.

Don’t I need to take my own advice and remember that all the good training days add up, even if I don’t get the outcome I want on race day? Before my race he kept telling me to do my best, and that he would give me a prize (artwork) even if I don’t win. So maybe all the lessons I am teaching him are starting to pay off? #motherrunner #halfmarathon  #frederickrunfest
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