Today is my birthday. It's the big 4-0 (oh, no!). I'm forty but my brain still feels 18. My metabolism isn't what it used to be, but I'm still that same gal I was back then, just a little smarter, a little stronger and whole lot more self-confident. I guess that what happens with age. As long as you take care of yourself, you really only get better over time. (Now someone go tell that to my grey hairs.)
I'd love it if you would celebrate with me by running (walking or crawling) the BIG 4-0 virtual four mile fun run and scavenger hunt! I've been working hard around the clock (except when I am getting my required 8-9 hours of old lady sleep) to round up the best giveaway sponsors who are offering amazing prizes that all participants will have the chance to win!
11 Sponsors. 14 Prizes. 14 Winners. No Entry Fee. Fun and Free!
Disclosure: These awesome sponsors have generously offered samples and prizes for the Big 4-0 virtual four mile fun run, scavenger hunt, and giveaway. All opinions are my own and I am under no obligation to recommend any particular company or item. Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I may make a very small percentage if you decide to click and buy, which helps support the maintenance of this blog. But of course, no purchase is necessary to participate in the virtual event or to enter the giveaway. These brands were hand picked by me because I genuinely love them and think you will too.
What is a virtual run, you say?
A virtual run can be completed at any location! Run it on the streets in your neighborhood, on the treadmill, or even at an local organized race. You run in your own area and report back online to join in on the fun with hundreds of runners all over the country. You can learn more about virtual racing by reading my Guide to Virtual Racing.
1. Run the BIG 4-0 virtual 4.0 mile fun run or walk
Run (walk or crawl) four miles wherever you are to virtually participate in the Big 4-0 fun run. There are no rules, no pace requirements, no pressure. Virtual runs are the best! There are no parking hassles and no long lines at the porta potty. Just get out there and get four miles in however you can! The winners aren't the fastest runners. The winners are the luckiest (via random drawing). Download your virtual race bib now by clicking on the image to enlarge it, then print. Or download your race bib here.
01113 = Ollie. Get it?
2. The Scavenger Hunt
Bring your camera and take a few pictures of the things you see along your race route. Share with the world what is unique, beautiful, and what makes you happy about your runs (or walks)! Use the hashtag #OlliesRunHunt to tag your pictures and share on Instagram or Twitter.
Here is what to look for on your run to complete the scavenger hunt!
1. a running selfie (shoe selfies count too!)
2. something beautiful
3. something unique
4. something that makes you smile
5. a record of your run (examples: a GPS watch pic, activity tracker steps, or a pic of you with your virtual race bib.)
Running with Ollie Blog virtual 4 mile fun run and scavenger hunt
Don't forget to hashtag #OlliesRunHunt your scavenger hunt finds!
3. Enter to win on Rafflecopter
The winners will be randomly selected from entries on Rafflecopter. There are tons of ways to earn entries, but the only required entry is the blog comment! Complete as many or as few entries as you would like. Complete them all to get the most entries, or just choose the ones that interest you the most.
Let's take a look at our amazing sponsors. It is my birthday, but the giveaway gifts are for you! I am beside myself with the amazing prizes I have for you!
11 Amazing Prize Sponsors
Momentum Jewelry
Your choice between a Motivate Wrap or Foot Notes shoe charm.
Sometimes it's the little reminders that we need. It's the mantras we repeat in our heads during our workouts, on our runs, or sitting in our cubicle in spreadsheet hell (just me?). I look at my wrist every day and I am reminded to "live with passion." It's a physical reminder of my goals. What little reminder do you need? They have a ton of sayings to choose from! Momentum jewelry encourages you with the designs that move you.
Prize ships from Momentum.
Momentum Foot Notes shoe charms
Momentum Motivate Wrap
web: www.designsthatmoveyou.com
facebook: /designsthatmoveyou
twitter: @MomentumJewelry
instagram: momentumjewelry
Shine Athletica
Your choice of tank and yoga pant!
Shine Athletica is a local Fort Worth start up. I am all about supporting local business and love to meet people who are living their dreams! Shine Athletica embodies everything I love about heath, fitness, and fashion. And it doesn't hurt that their workout apparel is wicked cute.
Prize ships from Shine Athletica.
web: http://www.shineathletica.com
facebook /Shine Athletica
instagram @ShineAthletica
Apera
Your choice of Apera Duffle pack in black, blue or pearl! I personally use an Apera duffle and can't stop raving about it (to anyone who will listen). It's the perfect mash up of fashion and function (and health with their anti-microbroial properties). I adore this bag. If you win one, you will adore it too.
Prize ships from Apera.
web: Apera
twitter:@Aperabags
facebook:/Apera Bags
FlipBelt
Your choice of size and color. Ever since I did a review of the FlipBelt a last year, I've been an unofficial FlipBelt cheerleader. It solves the age old problem: What the heck do I do with all my stuff while I run and still look cool? Flipbelt is a sleek tubular belt that expands nicely to hold all your essentials without bouncing around during your runs or workout. I think I'll give up my purse and wear it to work tomorrow.
Winner will be awarded a coupon code for a free FlipBelt.
web: www.flipbelt.com
twitter @flipbelt
facebook: /flipbelt
Pro Compression
Two winners will get to choose a pair of Pro Compression marathon socks or sleeves. Every runner needs compression socks/sleeves and every fashionista needs them to be pink...but you can choose your color. Plus if you're like me and don't have the patience to wait to see if you won, you can use discount code BLK14 to save 40% off now!
Prizes ship from Pro Compression.
web: www.procompression.com
twitter: @procompression
facebook:/procompression
Trailheads
Oh My Gosh. The Trailheads Power Ponytail headband is everything you ever wanted in a running headband: Athletic, fashion forward, and freakin' ingenious with the built in pony tail hole. I need one in every color. It is my birthday, you know.
Prize ships from Running with Ollie.
web: Trailheads
twitter: @trailheadsCT
facebook: /trailheadsusa
Gym Boss
Have you ever tried to use your iPhone to time intervals? One minute on, 30 seconds rest? Yeah, it just doesn't work. You end up spending more time worrying about your timer than you do your workout. Gym Boss saves the day with its interval timer that can set multiple times and alarms at once. Great for HIIT, running, planking, and just about everything else. Forget about the timer and focus on the workout.
Prize ships from Running with Ollie.
web: www.gymboss.com
twitter @gymboss
facebook: /gymbosstimers
Loxley Sports
The winner will receive 2 rolls of black and 2 rolls of pink kinesiology tape. As a newly minted old lady (keep the old lady jokes coming) I know all too well the pains of running. I swear this stuff should be called miracle tape. Try it for yourself.
Prize ships from Running with Ollie.
web: Loxley Sports
Twitter: @loxleysports
Facebook: /loxleysports
My Running Partner Has Four Legs tank
You can choose size S-XL. Design is still under development, color and shirt style may vary slightly from what is shown. Especially for you from (me!) Running with Ollie blog. Please allow 4-6 weeks for shipping as prize will be custom ordered.
Prize ships from Running with Ollie.
web:www.runningwithollie.com
twitter: @gealenders
facebook: /runningwithollie
instagram:@runningwithollie
Jay Robb Protein
Jay Robb claims to be the best tasting protein on the planet and it's my personal all-time favorite. It's the brand I go back to month after month because of its great taste and natural ingredients. Three winners will receive a Jay Rob protein powder sample pack including protein samples, a shaker bottle and a tote bag.
Prize ships from Running with Ollie
web: www.jayrobb.com
twitter: @jayrobbprotein
facebook: /jayrobbprotein
EveryMove
My new favorite fitness app, EveryMove, is offering a EveryMove t-shirt and water bottle. Feeling fitness app overload? EveryMove is the answer. Sync most of your current apps and devices to EveryMove to get all your data in one place. Connect with friends for some friendly competition, and finally, earn points that can be redeemed for discounts from EveryMove partners to reward yourself for all the hard work your doing anyway. win-win-win.
Prize ships from EveryMove.
website: www.EveryMove.org
facebook: /EveryMove
twitter: @EveryMove
What are you waiting for? Ollie says, "Let's go running!"
a Rafflecopter giveaway
GIVEAWAY RULES:
Contest runs from 9/21/2014-10/5/2014.
No purchase necessary.
Fourteen winners will be randomly selected via Rafflecopter.
Open to US residents 18 years of age or older.
Must have a shipping address in the US.
Winners will notified via email (if available from entry) and blog post, and will have 48 business hours to claim prize.
If original winners do not claim prizes within 48 business hours alternate winners will be selected.
Contestants must enter on the Rafflecopter form in order to win.
All winning entries will be verified that the required blog post comment was posted. If a winning entry cannot be verified, a new winner will be drawn.
Please allow 30 days for prize delivery.
ATTENTION BLOGGERS! If you are a blogger and you write a race recap about your experiences running in this event please share on Twitter @gealenders #Olliesrunhunt and I will retweet to my 10k followers. I have also created a group board on Pinterest all about Virtual Running. Please send me a request for an invite to pin to this board runningwithollie(at)gmail(dot)com and you can pin any virtual race related posts there and I will repin for you!
By running this race, I agree that running or walking a road race is a potentially dangerous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running or walking in the event. In participating in this event I waive and release Running with Ollie and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for legitimate purpose.
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