Jamba Juice Opening & Giveaway

Jamba Juice recently opened a new location in Lake Buena Vista in the Crossroads.

  I've never been to a Jamba Juice and I was super excited to check it out!

We were offered a drink of our choice.  I had no idea what to choose, so I asked Ren, one of the managers, her favorite.  She chose the Caribbean Passion but substituted orange sherbet for pineapple, and peaches for mangos.

It was sooo yummy.

Wheatgrass shots were passed around.

1 oz of the wheatgrass is the same as a pound of veggies.  It's great for digestion, healthy skin, hair, and nails.

It's definitely an acquired taste.

We sampled the Strawberries Wild, which is their best selling drink.

We also tried the waffles, which were crispy and sweet.

They also had a few other snacks.

The Citrus kick has orange juice, ginger, pineapple, and apple and is the most popular in the juice category.

Veggie Vitality was fresh squeezed juice--carrot juice, apples, spinach, and chia seeds.

The Acai Primo Energy Bowl is perfect for breakfast.  It was like a thick smoothie with a crunch.  It was a smoothie topped with granola, strawberries, blueberries, honey, banana, and coconut

All of the fresh fruit is done in house.

Dion, the general manager was great!  He is so involved in the community--he has his staff volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank and Give Kids the World.  (oh, and he's a runner AND a Gator!)

This location is going to have lots of fun things going on.  There is a 10% discount for the service industry.  There will be fun nights like dress as your favorite character to get a certain percentagge off or Mystery Smoothie Monday where employees will have their own concoctions.

There are soo many great juice and smoothie choices that I want to try.  I'm so glad its so close to me because I have a feeling this is going to be a frequent stop!

And thanks to Jamba Juice, I have 4 gift cards to give away!  To enter, use the Rafflecopter below.

*And the gift cards are good at any Jamba Juice location.


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#MakeYourMove Kohl's Armitron Watches--Review and Giveaway

Part of running is doing training runs.  And I'll admit, I don't always feel like doing them.  But they're so much better when running with a friend.

Thankfully I have a huge group of friends that I run with so there's always someone willing to take on a few miles with me.

One of my best friends, Faith, and I run together quite often.  We have multiple marathons together this Fall/Winter and so running together helps keep us on track and motivated.  And we just plain like spending the time catching up on the events of the past few days!

We're both pretty competitive with ourselves and rely on our watches to keep ourselves on pace.

Yup--we're some of THOSE people. We love keeping an eye on our watches.  So when Kohl's asked me and one of my running partners to try out one of their Active Watches, you know I said yes!

I was sent two of the Armitron Sport Watches for Faith and I to try out.  We tried the Women's Resin Digital Chronograph watches.  We like using the elapsed time to see if we can pick up the pace and make each training run shorter than the last!  #MakeYourMove !

You can also use the watches for lap times, which we do when we're doing speedwork!

And fun fact--Faith is a triathlete and uses the watch to time her laps while swimming! (It's water resistant for up to 100 meters!)

And now for the fun part for you!  Kohl's has provided me with 2 watches for me to giveaway!  One for you to keep, and one for you to give to a friend!

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*FTC Disclosure:  This post is sponsored by Kohl's.   I was compensated by Kohl's and provided products for reviews and giveaways for this post but all opinions are 100% my own.

Flavor Run Orlando Entry Giveaway!

Looking for a fun run??  Come join me at the Flavor Run Orlando on January 24, 2015!

The Flavor Run Orlando is a family fun, un-timed 5K walk/run that includes a new fun twist on the popular color runs by engaging all of your senses; taste, smell, touch, hearing, and sight. Instead of traditional color stations, we have "Flavor Stations" where runners/walkers are covered in fruit flavored color powders! The Flavor Run Orlando is meant for all levels and ages of runners. Children 6 years old and under participate for free! A portion of the proceeds generated from the Flavor Run Orlando will be donated to Girls on the Run. 

Flavor Run Orlando event info:

Location: Bill Fredrick Park Date: January 24th, 2015
Time: This year we will be holding TWO back-to-back Flavor Run events at Bill Fredrick Park
- The MORNING Flavor Run - Starts at 9 am  
- The AFTERNOON Flavor Run - Starts at 2 pm

Your ticket to the Flavor Run Orlando includes:

- Entrance to the 5k run and post-run Flavor Festival

- Awesome Flavor Shirt (unisex and women’s sizes available)

- A packet of Flavor

- Race bib and Flavor Tattoo

- A 2015 Delicious Strawberry Finisher’s Medal

Interested??  I'm giving away two free entries into the Orlando race!!  Fill out the Rafflecopter below to enter!

And didn't win?  No worries! Use code  ONCEUPONARUN30 to get 30% off your entry!  Head to  https://flavorrunorlando.eventbrite.com if you want to register.

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Best Damn Race Scavenger Hunt!

Want to win a cool Best Damn Race prize pack?  Then join in on the Best Damn Race Scavenger Hunt!

To enter, use the Rafflecopter below.  There are several ways to enter but you must answer the mandatory question.  The scavenger hunt question is through the rafflecopter entry!

And hint--check out www.bestdamnrace.com for the answer!

Want more chances to win?  Check out more stops on the Best Damn Race Scavenger Hunt below!

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Still need to register for the race?  Use code AHOWELL for $5 off any race distance at any location!


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Review and Giveaway- Crazy Compression Socks

A few months ago I was contacted to review a pair of Crazy Compression Socks.

 I checked out their website and loved how cute the socks were!  I agreed and received the Wall of Diamonds.  Super cute!

I have had a bad running injury and haven't been able to run, so I haven't been able to test them out.  But the other day I  played softball for the first time all season (I still wasn't supposed to because of my leg but we were short on girls and if I didn't play, they'd be penalized).  So instead of wearing my normal purple softball socks, I decided to wear these.  They matched perfectly and I think they really helped.  I was nervous about batting because of the whole running the bases thing but I had no pain and I think the Crazy Compression socks were part of it!

Plain purple on the front

And Crazy pattern on the back!

I read somewhere that compression socks are like hugs for your legs and I totally agree!

Crazy Compression has been generous enough to offer up a pair of socks to one winner (US only)!


 Enter using the Rafflecopter below (and yes, I do double check entries to make sure they were completed!)





( Disclaimer:  Crazy Compression provided me with the product to review but I received no compensation for this post.  As always, the opinions here are my own.)

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Giveaway--2 Flavor Run Entries!

Sometimes you need a run that is just plain fun.  Last year Cori and ran one of the color runs and had a blast.  So when I was contacted about the Flavor Run, which goes a step farther, I knew that I wanted to run it.

 Not only do you run through all sorts of fun color, but the color is fruit-flavored!!!  How fun is that??

"During this family friendly 5k, there will be Flavor Stations that will cover you in fruit flavored (FDA Approved/All Natural Corn Starch) celebration color powder followed by a refreshing taste of delicious fruits."

The Flavor Run is fun for the whole family--strollers are allowed!!

There are several locations for the run, including Jacksonville on April 5, 2014 and Orlando on April 26, 2014.  I can't wait to run the Orlando one!

And if you want to join me (or run the Jacksonville one) I have two race entries to give away!  Enter by filling out the rafflecopter below!!



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Please vote for me!

Hi all!  I just entered a contest to win a paid trip to run in the Zooma Napa Valley race!

 I'd love it if you could vote for me!  To enter, please click here
(when you click on the link, if it comes up like you would share to your page, cancel that then you should see a tab that says "vote")

 You can vote once a day.

I'm the one in all pink in front of Cinderella's Castle. (Once Upon a Run).  It's this picture below

Thanks!!! 

Giveaway- Armpocket

There are a few things that I never run without.  My Armpocket is one of them!  I bought it right before my very first run and except for the one color run and 2 water runs that I did, I've worn them for every single run, both training and race.

 

I started off with a small purple one.  I honestly don't know which model it was since it was over 2 years ago and I didn't pay attention to that.  I love being able to carry my phone, a key, and a gel or two in it.  There's also a spot for credit cards/IDs.  I wore it and washed it for two years (well, okay, I probably should have washed it more than I did :)  ) and it still looks and works great.

When I got the iPhone 5, it was a little bigger than the 4 and while everything still fit, I knew I wanted a bigger armpocket for longer runs.  I was lucky enough to be able to try the i-30 for review. 

This version doesn't come in purple so I chose pink.  It arrived quickly.  I tried out for the first time during the Dumbo weekend races and it was great!  My phone fit easily along with our room key, credit card, ID, cash, and 2 gels and a honey stinger waffle!

This is a picture post race, but you can get an idea of what it looks like on.

I know a lot of people are worried that having something on their arm is going to bother them when they run, but I don't find that to be the case at all.  I love being able to feel safe by having my phone with me at all times, plus I use it for music.

I am definitely an Armpocket fan.  I can't run without mine!

And Armpocket has graciously allowed me to have a giveaway for any Armpocket (except the Nighthawk)!  Thank you!  To enter the giveaway, use the Rafflecopter below.

( Disclaimer:  Armpocket provided me with the Armpocket to review but I received no compensation for this post.  As always, the opinions here are my own.)

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Giveaway- Rock City Skirts

I am a total girly girl.  I love anything pretty and sparkly and girly.  And when running, I LOVE to run in skirts. And when I saw that Rock City Skirts was also sparkly, I was sold!

I was looking through all of the skirts and I had such a hard time deciding what to order.  My friends and I were also deciding on costumes for the Dumbo Double Dare race in August/September at Disneyland.  After looking through the skirts, we came up with a great plan!  I also needed a skirt for the Fourth of July race I was running.  And I saw a custom one that Rock City Skirts had made in Gator colors (orange and blue) and I have a Gridiron 5k coming up, so I knew I needed that one too!  And I saw that they had a couple of specials going on, including the buy 5 get one free, so I decided on a pink skirt as well.

I couldn't wait to get them! (and they arrived so quickly!)

Look at all the pretty sparkly skirts!!

 

I wore my first one for the Fourth of July race and it was so comfy.  Now be warned, these skirts do NOT come with shorts underneath.  But I knew that going in and just wore one of my tight shorts underneath.  No problem!  

I got so many compliments on my skirt.  One lady said that my skirt made her happy!

And Rock City Skirts gives back too. They're committed to continued support of Team World Vision and their efforts to change lives in Africa and Haiti. $1 of every skirt sale will be donated to Team World Vision.

I can't wait to wear my Gator Skirt at the end of the month! It's going to be so cute!

And thanks to Rock City Skirts, I have one skirt to giveaway to you!  You can win a skirt of your choice, $30 or less.

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* Disclosure: I bought my own skirts and was offered one to give away for free.  The opinions are always my own.

June Kona Kase and Giveaway!

I was so excited to get my June Kona Kase!

And it's a good one!

It includes:
~Mamma Chia (Squeeze Snack)
~Dr. Will Bar
~ 18 Rabbits bar
~Clif Shot
~Onebar
~Osmo Nutrition (Drink Mix)
~Kind Bar
~Halfpops (partially popped pocorn)

And I have another one to give away to you!!!

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Giveaway- Spartan Race Entry!

Have you ever participated in a Spartan Race or wanted to?

 

Spartan Race is on a mission to get you active, healthy, excited about change, and return to our ancient roots where running through woods, getting dirty, and facing adversity was part of everyday life. Our events are all about challenging today’s perception of normal.

Our events challenge the familiar, today’s perception of normal living and getting you out of your comfort zone! At Spartan Race, we do this everyday and it shapes everything we do.

Having experienced many different racing events, we wanted to make adventure racing more accessible to everyone, but do not be fooled by the word ‘accessible’, as our events have a challenge for everyone’s needs.

Spartan Race now introduces a level for everyone beginning with the entry level Spartan Sprint, intermediate level Super Spartan, the advanced Spartan Beast, and the ‘99.9% need not apply’ extreme level Death Race.

Whatever your level, Spartan Race will test your strength, stamina, and sense of humor.

 

*taken from the Spartan Race website

To me, this seems so hard core and a little daunting!  Maybe one day I will be at the level for this.  It's certainly a big goal!

To all my readers, I have my very first contest-- a giveaway for a free race entry for any of the Spartan races in the continental US!!!

If you don't want to wait for the contest to be over, or don't win, you can get a code for 15% off any Spartan Race by going here.

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