Run Happy Holiday Gift-Away

December 7, 2015

My husband and I love the Christmas holiday season. One of our yearly traditions is to watch all of our favorite holiday movies in the weeks leading up to Christmas. One of those is Elf. I can just hear Buddy the Elf (aka Will Ferrell) saying his famous line: “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”

Well, Buddy, I hate to break it to you, but you’ve got that wrong.

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is giving away lots of running gear!

To celebrate all your incredible running and fitness accomplishments during 2015 and to sincerely thank each and every one of you for reading runladylike.com and sharing your stories, encouragement and passion with me, I’m giving away some amazing running gear from my dear friends at Brooks Running just in time for the holidays.

Brooks Holiday Giveaway on runladylike.com
I’m wearing the Brooks Running Greenlight Headband, Greenlight Gloves and I’m holding a pair of PureCadence 4. And yes, I’m wearing a Brooks Running T-shirt that has a picture of a piece of deep dish Chicago pizza with a Brooks logo on it that says “Dig Deep.”

What You Can Win

  1. One pair of Brooks Running shoes of your choice You can choose from any pair of shoes at BrooksRunning.com. My favorites are the Brooks PureCadence (lightweight stability shoe I’m holding above) and Ghosts (traditional neutral shoe).
  2. One Brooks Running Greenlight Headband to keep your ears warm on chilly runs  It’s reversible so it’s like getting two ear warmers in one. One side has a pattern and the other side is solid.
  3. One pair of Brooks Running Greenlight Gloves to keep your hands warm on cold runs – These gloves are AMAZING! There is a little magnet that keeps them together when you aren’t wearing them so they don’t get lost or separated. There is a tiny little pocket on both palms, and they have reflectivity to keep you visible.
Brooks Holiday Running Giveaway from runladylike.com
Enter to win a Brooks Running Greenlight Headband, pair of shoes of your choice and Greenlight Gloves!

How to Enter

Receive up to 12 total entries by doing any or all of the following activities between now and Friday, December 11, 2015, at 11:59 p.m. ET. You must track your entries using the Rafflecopter widget below (mandatory). Simply log in with your Facebook account or email. All entries will be verified.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Don’t Forget to Take My Quick Survey

I’d especially love for you to take this short survey to share your feedback about runladylike.com and how I can continue to improve the content and information I share here. You get one entry for this holiday giveaway for completing it and it takes less than 5 minutes!

From the rUnladylike family to yours, have a magical holiday season filled with merry miles and big dreams for the New Year.

No purchase is necessary to win. Must be 18 or older to enter and a resident of the United States. The sweepstakes is open from Monday, December 7, 2015 at 12 a.m. Eastern time until Friday, December 11, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. To enter, you must do at least one of the activities listed in the Rafflecopter widget above and confirm you took that action through the Rafflecopter widget. To do so, you will need to provide your email address or log in with your Facebook information. One winner will be chosen at random and will receive one pair of Brooks Running shoes, one Greenlight Headband and one pair of Greenlight gloves, with an approximate retail value of $200. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. The winner will be selected by Monday, December 14, 2015, and will be contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours from the time and date of the email sent to claim their prize. rUnladylike, LLC, has the right to obtain the winner’s name through the Rafflecopter sweepstakes widget and via runladylike.com. The winner agrees to allow rUnladylike, LLC, to share the winner’s name. Prizes will be mailed to the winner directly from Brooks Running. The winner and all sweepstakes entrants hold rUnladylike, LLC, and Brooks Sports harmless in the event that the prize or sweepstakes in some way negatively impacts the winner, and the winner agrees to use the prizes at his or her own risk. This sweepstakes is hosted by rUnladylike, LLC, of Georgia, who can be contacted at runladylike@gmail.com. Void where prohibited by law.

Don’t want to wait for my giveaway to get your Brooks Running gifts and goodies? No worries. Get free shipping in time for the holidays for orders over $75 …

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Please note: I am a Brooks Running Run Happy Ambassador and receive free products to test each month and a yearly stipend that I reinvest back into my running and runladylike.com. Although I’m a Brooks fanatic, everything I post about Brooks is my own, unbiased opinion. My relationship with the company does not influence the thoughts and opinions I share about their products. You only get the uncensored truth – good, bad and unladylike – on runladylike.com. 

What running or fitness goal do you want to accomplish most during 2016?

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Comments

Rebecca H

My running goals for 2016 are to beat PF so I can have an awesome firstbmarathon in April 🙂

Tracy W

I am hoping that 2016 is the year I run my first marathon. It was on my goal list for 2015 but life got in the way.

Whitney H

Run my first marathon!

Allie

Well Merry Christmas to ME 🙂 This is awesome! Thanks Jes and have so much fun watching all the great holiday movies. We do the same and it’s so great!!! xo

Kim

My running goal for 2016….to PR at Boston!😊

Megan

My running goal for 2016 is to PR in the half and full distances. I also want to keep working on my strength – I know how much that helps overall!

Amanda

I want to run a sub-4 marathon!

Maureen

My running goal for 2016 is to do my first half marathon. Reading this blog and the comments always inspire me and encourage me.

Jess @ Jess Runs ATL

I’ve been wanting to try those pure cadence! Yay for giveaways!

Karen

While I do love “Elf”, I think running gear is even better! I think in 2016 I will attempt the half marathon (again) with a legit training plan and try to PR. Even though that is super slow for most, it would be great for me.

Laura

Hoping to beat my previous 1/2IM time at 70.3 Syracuse! Great giveaway – happy holidays!

Teresa

Love the Pure Cadence too! My running goals for 2016 are to increase my weekly base mileage and to run a half marathon. Always inspired by your blog. Thx!

Megan B

I’m hoping to reach 100 miles each month in 2016

Laurie F

I would love to get back to sub-20 min in the 5k in 2016!

Lori Connors

My goal is to come in under 4 hours at my next marathon!

Troodyj

Awesome giveaway! Hope I win!!!

Lindsey B

I’m hoping to PR my 5k and get under 2:00 for the half!

Meg

My running goal is my first marathon and just to get better consistently!

Bryndis

My 2016 running goal is to fully recover from overtraining, get my mileage and speed back, train for a half-marathon PR, and maybe run a marathon for fun by the end of the year!

Kim

I’ve been wanting to try brooks shoes, especially the pure cadence for a long time! Great giveaway. Thanks for doing this!

Michelle

Recently, I grabbed two left handed gloves for my run. Wasn’t the end of the world but a pair with magnetic attraction would be awesome~ Merry Christmas to you and yours Jes~

Erica

I want to get a 1/2 marathon PR this coming May. This winter I am working on core strength to hopefully help!

Stefani

I would love to run my first marathon in 2016! Thanks for an awesome giveaway. 🙂

Joanna

Run my first marathon…at the Boston Marathon! Cannot wait!

Courtney

Just stumbled across your IG a few months ago! Love that you have a blog! Will definitely be following along now! I am currently training for a half on 2/14!

Taylor

My running goal is to beat my half marathon PR!

Christina Painter

New half pr under 1:57

Katrina

My goal for 2016 is to stay consistent with running and to regain some speed. The idea of going for a marathon PR in Fall 2016 is also floating in my head 🙂

Carlee

I really, really, REALLY wanna BQ my marathon time…

Erin

My goals for 2016 are to keep improving, run more races with my kids, and beat 1:50 in the half marathon!

Jess

My goal for 2016 is to complete the NYRR’s 9+1 Program for guaranteed entry into the 2017 NYC Marathon!

Lindsay W

My goal for 2016 is a BQ and 2016 miles. And always to stay healthy. 🙂

Kelly

I want to continue running through chemo (mid-January). I would like to pick up speed again once chemo is over. And – I’d really like to complete a half-ironman distance race in Fall 2016.

Megan

I have a 4:20 marathon goal I’m eye-balling!

Carleeh M.

My goal is to run 3 to 4 half marathons. With training this time!

Marcie

I WILL run a full in 2016!

Katie

My goal is to qualify for Boston and PR at a half and 10k as well!

becca

LOVE LOVE LOVE Brooks! Awesome giveaway!!

josephine

goal is to run all year without any major breaks

Loni

My goal for 2016 is to increase my comfort level with running with other people. I really, really want to run with a group…but I’m terrified of having to introduce myself.

rUnladylike

That is such an awesome goal Loni. Don’t be intimidated. There is nothing better than welcoming a new face into a running group. It may take a few runs to feel connected, but it is the best thing in the world to run with a group. Just take a leap and do it. You’ll be so glad you did. Running with a group changed my life. xoxo

Loni

You just knocked my socks off by replying directly to me! Thank you for being amazing! 🙂

Bethany

My 2016 running goals are a half marathon PR and a marathon finish vindicating my first (and only) marathon!

Shannon

My fitness goals for 2016 are to pr a full marathon and drink more water on a daily basis!!

steph

Philly Marathon for my 40th birthday!

Audrey

i’d love to run a sub 1:40 half or a sub 21 5k! 🙂

Anne M.

PR and hopefully BQ at my next marathon!

Kindal

Ironman 79.3/140.6 and 50K

Tanya

I LOVE Brooks!! So glad I found your blog–I’m in the Tampa area too!

Kim

My goals for 2016 are to run a sub 2:30 half and to get back into running non-stop, rather than doing run/walk intervals.

Christine @ Love, Life, Surf

I can’t wait to run healthy in 2016!! That’s my wish and goal for the new year – lots of fun, strong, injury-free miles 🙂

Lily

I want to run a half marathon!

Sara

Complete a 70.3 Triathlon, and PR in the half marathon.

Amy

I am setting big goals for 2016: complete first marathon and break 2 hours in the half.

Bryanna

I most want to accomplish a sub 2:50 marathon PR in 2016 and sub 1:20 half marathon.

AER

My biggest goal is running my first half marathon. I’ve recently gotten back into running, and my asthma has been my challenge for the past year. I’m ready to take on a new level of challenge for me!

Melanie

Awesome giveaway! I love my Brooks! My goal for 2016 is to run my first marathon, the Wrightsville Beach Marathon in Wilmington, NC.

Laura King Edwards

I’m running a race in all 50 states to build awareness of rare diseases and raise money for Taylor’s Tale. In 2016, I plan to build on the momentum I’ve gained in 2015 – and stay healthy!

Francesca Hernandez

In 2016 I’ll run my first (hopefully of many) marathon!

Heather @Fit n Cookies

I want to get back to running for run 🙂 Not being competitive with myself- and get used to running with a stroller!

Kalie

If all goes well, I will run my first marathon in January! For the rest of 2016, my goals include 10k and half PRs as well as being more consistent in my yoga practice.

Laura W

My goal is to do a trail Ultra!

Kristin

My running goal for 2016 is to finish the Gasparilla 15k injury free!

Stephanie

My 2016 running goal is to improve speed and avoid injury!

Stephanie

I want to run my first marathon in 2016

Kirsten

My goal is to finally get under 2 hours in a half marathon.

Allison

My goal is to continue to lift weights to stop getting hurt running.

Brandy Corrales

My goal for 2016 is to PR my marathon on 5/15/16!

Allison D.

Hoping to focus on a 5k PR in the first few months of 2016 after lots of distance on trails in 2015.

Laura

2016 is half marathon! #excited #nervous #whendidibecomearunner

paige c

I want to run 2-4 half marathons next year! I ran one this year and definitely want to do more

Suzanne

Just found your blog and love it!

rUnladylike

Hi Suzanne! Thank you so much for stopping by. So appreciative of you reading and glad you like runladylike.com so far. Happy running! xoxo

Caitlin

My goal for 2016 is a half. And considering I was a non-runner at the beginning of 2015 with the goal of just surviving a 5k, I’d say that’s pretty awesome 🙂 I used to hate running but not anymore

Sharon

My goal is to run my first marathon.

Jessica M

For 2016, I would love to get faster! This is a great giveaway.

Tessa

My goal for 2016 is to run the Boston marathon in 4:30. Fingers crossed!!

Kelley

Simple goal: make time for more than one run a week

Kristi

I want to find my love for running again in 2016. This past year has proven to be a difficult one, especially after such an amazing year in 2014, so I’m looking to get back in track.

Carolsue

I am looking forward to running Bay to Breakers in San Francisco next year!

Ruth C

Several new goals for 2016: run our 1st obstacle race and 1st Marathon. Complete our 2nd year for 1000 miles too.

DJ

I am hoping to lose 20 pounds and get healthier in 2016.

Ken C

Run my first Marathon in 2016

Amanda S

My goal is to run my first full marathon!

elizabeth

to have FUN at boston and finish 8 more states!

Jamie

get back into shape and run a sub 2 half!

Jeffrey

I had a big year this year as far as the amount of marathons I ran but have been feeling flat lately. I hope to get my speed back up and feel strong in 2016.
I love the pizza shirt, guessing it was from this year’s Chicago Marathon.

rUnladylike

You will get that mojo back in no time Jeffrey. Some rest and changing things up for a bit often does the trick after a big racing season. Congrats! The pizza shirt was from the Chicago Marathon. I bought it at the Brooks store at the expo. Happy running in 2016! xo

tricia

I hope 2016 has a new half marathon PR & picking my next Marathon

Meghann Richardson

My goal for 2016 is to break 2 hours in the half!

kia

Get back to running slow and steady. Broken foot in 2014 carried over to hardly any running in 2015 with lingering injury. 2016 I’m back!

Alex

My biggest goal is my Ironman, which is also currently my first full marathon.