Allied Medal Display Giveaway Winner!

And the winner of the Allied Medal Display is:

#22 - RunningLawyer!

Please email at swimzinapool (at) yahoo (dot) com so I can get you hooked up with your prize.  You have until Friday to do so.

Thanks to everyone who entered and I hope those of you who are new followers will stick around!  I have a couple pieces of exciting news to share soon!

Allied Medal Display Giveaway!

To make up for my lack of blogging, I have arranged this awesome giveaway for you!  Awhile ago, I won Marcia's Allied Medal Displays giveaway.  I was excited because I really wanted one of these things (even though I currently have no where to hang it), but wasn't sure about which one I wanted to get.  When I started emails with Joel, I was really indecisive.  But then he suggested a custom piece.  Again, I wasn't sure so I let him throw out a lot of the ideas.  Finally, he hit the nail on the head and came up with this:

Isn't it awesome?  I cannot wait to hang it up and move my three measly medals onto it.  This is great motivation to get some more races in!

After receiving mine and being impressed with both the quality and the customer service, I asked if I could host a giveaway.  Lucky for you, they agreed! 

So here's how to win one of your own:
1.  Mandatory: Be a follower of my blog and let me know in a comment.
2.  Visit the Allied Medal Displays website and tell me which medal display you'd pick if you won.  Leave a comment.
3.  Like Allied Medal Displays on Facebook.  Leave a comment.
4.  Post on your blog, Facebook, etc.  One entry for each way you advertise.  Leave a comment.

You have until Sunday, June 5th until 11:59.59 to enter.  The winner will be announced using Random.org on Monday, June 6th.  Thank you to Allied Medal Displays for sponsoring this giveaway.  Good Luck!

New Multigrain Cheerios Winner

Since I haven't heard from the original winner, I've chosen a new winner.  And that winner is:

#10 - Allison!

Email me you mailing info at swimzinapool@yahoo.com.  Hope Joseph likes Cheerios!  :-)

Multigrain Cheerios Winner!

The winner of the Multigrain Cheerios Giveaway is:

#17 - WellsL

Congrats!  Please email me at swimzinapool@yahoo.com by Tuesday to claim your prize!
Thanks to everyone who played!

Multigrain Cheerios Giveaway!

Recently, I was contacted by MyBlogSpark to see if I was interested in testing out the new Multigrain Cheerios.  I love Cheerios, so of course I said yes!  I grew up eating original Cheerios and Honeynut Cheerios.  So I was intrigued by the new Multigrain Cheerios.  And here they are:

The verdict?  Delicious!  They are lightly sweetened, which is just enough to keep my taste buds interested.  They're extra yummy with milk and the are Weight Watchers friendly.  I'm also loving that Multigrain Cheerios have teamed up with the Biggest Loser (on of my favorite shows!).

They're offering up lots of tips and tools you should check out HERE.

So, want to win your own box of Multigrain Cheerios and this prize pack which includes a water bottle, a cereal container, and a gym bag?

Here's how to enter (please leave a separate comment for each entry):
1.  Mandatory - Be or become a follower of my blog.  Let me know if you are.
2.  Tell me what your favorite breakfast cereal is.
3.  Spread the word!  Tell all your friends!

Contest ends 2/18 at 11:59PM.  Winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be announced on 2/19.  I was provided with a prize pack by Cheerios and MyBlogSpark.  While I was given the product, the review is my own.

Giveaway Winners!

I shall hold you in suspense no longer!  Here are the winners from all three giveaways.  Winners, please email my at swimzinapool@yahoo.com by Monday 1/31 to claim your prize!  I would like to mail things tomorrow, if possible though.  And without further ado:

Giveaway #1 - $35 to CSN Stores
Winner:  JenniferLeah from Miles, Muscles, & Mommyhood

Giveaway #2 - Fiber One Yogurt
Winner 1:  Theresa from Active Eggplant
Winner 2:  Cheryl F. from the Lucky Ladybug

Giveaway #3 - Homemade Winter Hat
Winner:  Molly from I'm A Sleeper Baker

Bloggiversary Giveaway #3 - An Awesome Hat!

See Bloggiversary Giveaway #1 HERE
See Bloggiversary Giveaway #2 HERE

I have shared some of my craftiness HERE and HERE and I had lots of other things I wanted to share, but this blog is supposed to be about health and fitness.  So I started another blog called Craftin'!  Not only do I crochet, but I also love to scrapbook and I sew a little bit (someday I want to learn how to quilt).  Anyway, Molly suggested that I should do a giveaway of one of my creations.  So to finish up my bloggiversary giveaways, I'm giving away a winter hat (my apologies if you don't live in a cold enough place for a hat).

This is a standard size hat and the colors are actually pretty accurate in this photo.  It fits my head, if that helps.  It should fit teens as well, and you can always roll up the border, if needed.  And if you don't like a flower, it is easily detachable.  If you don't wear hats, it makes a great gift!

How To Enter:

1. Be a follower or become a follower of this blog.  Just leave a comment letting me know!

That's it!  That's all there is to it!
The fine print:  Open to U.S. and Canadian readers only.  The giveaway will end at 11:59 PM on 1/25 and the winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be announced on 1/26.  Good luck!

Bloggiversary Giveaway #2 - Fiber One Yogurt

Welcome new friends!  Thanks for stopping by.  I hope some of you stick around.  If you missed the first giveaway, you can check it out HERE.  But now I have a second giveaway!  This giveaway is sponsored by MyBlogSpark and Yoplait.  Recently I recieved this package:

 It included the following:
A Fiber One workout towl
A Fiber One water bottle
A food diary and pen
A stress ball
And a coupon good for a 4-pack of Fiber One Yogurt

I used my voucher to by the strawberry flavor:

I've tried Fiber One yogurt before and I like it.  I like that it's low in calories, high in fiber, and low in Weight Watcher points.  I usually eat a yogurt a day because it's a great way to get in my dairy and calcium.  I also like that these yogurts are only 4 ounces.  They make a nice snack.  My only caution with these is to not eat more than one Fiber One product in a day, if you know what I'm saying.  :-)

Here's the deal.  There are going to be two winners.  The first winner will will the prize pack above.  The  second winner will receive the above prize pack minus the voucher for the yogurt.  And even if you don't win, you can still get a coupon for $1.00 off a 4 pack of Fiber One yogurt HERE.

How To Enter (one comment for each entry please):

1. Mandatory: You must be a follower or become a follower of this blog.
2. Ask me a question!  Is there something you're wondering about?  Something you'd be interested in as a topic for a post?  I'll compile the answers in a future post.
3. Spread the word!  Tell all your friends!  One entry for every way you share.

The fine print:  Open to U.S. and Canadian readers only.  The giveaway will end at 11:59 PM on 1/25 and the winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be announced on 1/26.  Good luck!

Bloggiversary Giveaway #1 - CSN Stores

Tomorrow, January 19th will be my blog's second birthday!  Yay!  So in honor of that, I am hosting 2 (maybe 3) giveaways!  The first is being sponsored by CSN Stores, which I'm sure many of you have heard about.  They really have everything under the sun including home bar furniture, cookware, exercise gear, and more!

What would I get?  Hmm...
I like this panini press:

 Or a food scale:

 Or maybe a kettlebell:

So here's the deal.  CSN Stores is giving one lucky reader a $35 gift card to be used at any of their stores.

How To Enter (one comment for each entry please):

1. Mandatory: You must be a follower or become a follower of this blog.
2. Visit CSN and tell me what you'd spend your prize on.
3. Spread the word!  Tell all your friends!  One entry for every way you share.

The fine print:  Open to U.S. and Canadian readers only.  The giveaway will end at 11:59 PM on 1/25 and the winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be announced on 1/26.  Good luck!

Sof Sole Giveaway Winner

According to Random.org the winner is:

#33 - Julie @ Hotlegs Runner

Congrats!  You have until Tuesday to email me at swimzinapool@yahoo.com to claim your prize.  Otherwise a new winner will be chosen.  Thank you to everyone who entered and welcome to all the new followers!

Sof Sole Giveaway

Quite some time ago (we're talking before the wedding even), I won Running Off at the Mouth's Sof Sole Giveaway.  I won this pair of insoles and socks:

Sorry this is sideways, my computer is being stupid.

Honestly, I really haven't properly tested the insoles yet.  Considering my lack of running, that should come as not surprise.  The socks on the other hand, got put to good use.  When I work in the summer I spend most of my time on my feet.  I wore these socks pretty much every day this summer because they are so comfortable.  They're nice and cushy, but your feet don't overheat.  They really are quite nice.

So now the lovely folks over at Sof Sole are giving me the chance to giveaway the following set of items:

• A pair of Airr insoles
• A pair of Athlete insole
• Pair of Coolmax socks

Here's how to enter:

Please leave a separate comment for each entry

Mandatory Entries (you must complete both to win):

1.  Visit the Sof Sole website and tell me what your favorite product is.  (+1 entry)

2.  You must be a follower of this blog (+1 entry)

More Chances to Win

3.  Follow Sof Sole on Facebook (+1 entry)

4.  Spread the word!  Share this giveaway on your blog, Facebook, etc. (+1 entry for each way you share)

Giveaway runs until 10/7 at 11:59 pm.  Winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be announce on 10/8.  Good luck!

CSN Stores $50 GC Giveaway Winner!

Happy Sunday everyone!  I used Random.org to pick the winner of the $50 gift certificate to CSN stores.  And the winner is, #50:

Molly from I'm a Sleeper Baker!

Congrats!  Please email me at swimzinapool@yahoo.com to claim your prize!  You have until Wednesday to do so.  Thanks to everyone who participated and stay tuned for another giveaway coming up in July!

CSN Stores $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway!

The lovely folks over at CSN stores are hosting this fabulous giveaway of a $50 gift certificate that is good in any of their 200+ stores.  These stores have it all: baking dishes, shoes, fitness equipment, headboards, or even a ceiling fan.  Really, they've got it all. 

A while back, I was able to review this baking pan that CSN sent me to review:

I totally love this pan and I would get it in the square size as well, if I had a gift certificate to spend.  There are so many things to chose from, I know you'll have a hard time picking.

Here's how to enter (please leave a separate comment for each entry):

1.  Mandatory:  You must be a follower of this blog.  Leave a comment letting me know.
2.  Visit one of the CSN stores and shop around.  What would you pick if you won?  Leave a comment letting me know.  (You are not required to purchase the item you tell me in your comment - you can ultimately decide to get whatever you want!)
3.  Spread the word.  You'll receive an extra entry for sharing this on your blog.  Leave a comment letting me know how you got the word out!

This giveaway is being sponsored by CSN stores and is open to U.S and Canadian residents only.  You have until June 26th  at 11:59 PM to enter.  The winner will be picked using Random.org and will be announced on Sunday, June 27th.  Good luck!

Giveaway Winner!

Good morning everyone!  I used Random.org to generate the giveaway winner.  And the winner is...

#11 Allison!!

I'll be sending your prize along soon.  :-)
Thanks to everyone who entered and became a follower of my blog.  I'm hoping to have lots more cool giveaways soon!

Happy Little Toes & A Giveaway!

Hello June!  To me, June is the official start of my summer.  I know, I know.  Technically summer doesn't start until June 21st or something like that, but it just feels like summer now.  And to kick is off (pun completely intended), I went and got my first pedicure of the season!  Look at how happy my toes are:

In reality, that color is hot pink, not red.  I think pedicures are my favorite indulgence.  Besides, it's a great way to spruce up those runner's feet!

Today my prize pack came from the giveaway I won over at Beth's blog.  Check out this loot:

I'm totally digging the shirt because it's in my favorite color.  Love it!  My mother is trying to steal it all because she's jealous.  I just might have to share, maybe.  Did I mention that I also won Marcia's SofSole giveaway this past weekend?  I'm on a winning streak!  But I figured since I've been doing a lot of the winning lately, I needed to balance things out and host a giveaway. 

So here's the deal.  This is what I've come up with:

The prize includes some of my favorite summer items:

• A box of Chocolate Peppermint Stick Luna Bars
• Burt's Bees Chapstick
• Goody no-slip hair ties
• A bottle of spray sunscreen
• Whatever else I decide to throw in

Heres's how to enter:

1. Mandatory:  You must be a follower of this blog to win.  My goal is to increase some traffic on this blog.  Please leave a comment.
2. Tell me what your favorite summer must-have is.  Leave a comment.
3. Spread the word about this giveaway and leave a comment with the link.

You have until Saturday, June 12th at midnight to enter.  I'll announce the winner on Sunday.  Good luck!

Giveaway Winner

Ok, so the moment you've all been waiting for is finally here!  The winner of the Progresso Soup Giveaway is:

Cheryl F. at The Lucky Ladybug!

Cheryl, you have until Friday to email your full name, address, and phone number to swimzinapool@yahoo.com.  Otherwise I will pick a new winner.  Thanks to everyone for participating.  I'm hoping to have more giveaways in the future!

Progresso "Souper You Debut" Giveaway

So the nice people over at Progresso, through My Blog Spark, sent me this:

 

That would be 15 cans of Progresso Soup!  Plus a sweet mug that fits and entire can of soup in it that can be put in the microwave.  I also love that the mug matches our blue dishes.

Since I've got the package, I've tried the Light Chicken Noodle Soup:

 

I put the entire can in my mug and sat down to lunch.  I found the soup to be rather filling and I actually didn't finish it all (don't worry, I ate all the noodles out!).  I did find this particular variety to be a little salty, but not overpoweringly so.  My fiance and one of my roommates tried the can of Beef Pot Roast, which they said they enjoyed.

Now you have the chance to win some yourself!  If you win, you get this lovely gift pack from the nice folks over at Progresso and My Blog Spark:

The prize pack includes two cans of Progresso soup, a great big soup mug, and a jump rope that counts your jumps!

How to Enter:

Please leave a seperate comment for each entry.

1. Visit Progresso Soup website and tell me which variety you would like to try the most.
2. Become a follower of this blog or let me know if you already are.
3. Post about this giveaway on your blog and link back.

And that's all you have to do.  The contest ends on Monday, February 8th at noon.  I will announce the winner that evening.  Good luck!

Catching Up

Today was the last day of my fourth week of half-marathon training!  I'm a third of the way done already.  The race is going to be here quickly and things are going to get harder really quick.  The miles are starting to increase more and more. 

On Friday, I totally rocked the treadmill and did a 3.5 mile interval run.  I did a faster time with more walking that I had done on Wednesday when I went outside and just ran the whole thing.  If anyone is interested here's the workout I did:

Treadmill Intverval Workout #2
1 min   4.0 mph
8 min   5.6 mph
1 min   4.0 mph
7 min   5.8 mph
1 min   4.0 mph
6 min   6.0 mph
1 min   4.0 mph
5 min   6.2 mph
2 min   4.0 mph
4 min   6.4 mph

This workout could easily modified to any ability.  The intervals definitely help keep me interested in what I'm doing and makes the time go by much faster.

I'm trying to remain positive, but I'm starting to get really nervous.  My running partner and I braved the cold this morning for our 5 mile run.  The bitter cold has finally set in here in Maine, as has the wind.  So I was really proud that we got out there and didn't resort to the treadmill.  But I felt so wimpy today.  I just wanted to walk, even when we had just taken a walk break.  The last mile was awful.  We completely stopped talking and I was just trying to push.  I was so glad when it was over.  However, once I finished and started walking to cool down, I was having some serious tightness right at the spot where my right leg meets the rest of my body (i.e. the groin area).  I'm sorry if that was TMI.  I have to do some research to figure out what it might be and if it's serious or not.  I don't want to sustain an injury or run when I should be resting.  Any suggestions or ideas as to what it could be?

Anyway, we've had a fun and relaxing weekend.  Patrick and I spent time running errands, eating out, and seeing The Book of Eli (not as good as we hoped).  Now we're just winding down and getting ready for our week.  Stay tuned for a giveaway that I'll announce tomorrow!

New Giveaway Winner & A Girls Night Out

So our new giveaway winner is:
Erica from I Run Because I Can!
She also has a couple of giveaways going on right now, so you should check it out.

So the rain has been a real downer to training, but my girlfriends and I went out last night and that provided some much needed laughter in my life. I sort of feel bad for the other people that are near us trying to enjoy their meal because we tend to enjoy ours a little too loudly. And I think we pissed the waitress off last night, but she had no personality anyway. Some of these ladies I've known since elementary school and middle school. And the best part is that not all of them know each other well, but we still get together and have a great time. After all, laughter is the best medicine.

Giveaway Winner

And the winner is....
Anna!
I will email you so you can give me your address and I will send out the box ASAP!
Thank you all for entering. If you have any suggestions for my next giveaway to entice even more people to enter, let me know!