Oh Happy Day (+ Giveaway)

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Today is a FABULOUS day!  



Happy Groundhog Day!  
Happy Midwinter Classic 10 miler day! 
(recap coming soon - this great photo by Maine Running Photos should hold you over for a bit)


 Happy 40 degree in February day! 
(It's a day to celebrate, trust me!) 
and 
Happy 3 Year Blogiversary to Running With The Girls!  



It's crazy to think I've been doing the blog thing for 3 years now.  And to think, I started it on a whim.  One day I said "I'm writing a blog" and boom...there was a blog.  I sucked my running girls into it as well.   And I've even gotten another girl to join our little running group!  

2 years ago at the Freeport Jingle Bell 5k!  


Running With The Girls has been very good to me over the past few years.  I've made tons of great running friends through it - locally and across the country.  


I love this girl!
I'm a Spandits Ambassador!  You seriously need to have some Spandits in your life!  If you happen to buy any - could you please mention my name.   Pretty please! 



I've also had fantastic opportunities to try out some fantastic products.

Spandits and Topo Run RT's.  FUN! 

Namely, Topo Athletic's Run RT.  And for my amazing readers, I have a BLOGIVERSARY GIVEAWAY for you today from Topo Athletic.


I matched Pepper that day!





Best of luck!!!  Giveaway will end on 2/10/14.  I will email the winner, who will have 24 hours to respond.  I'll also post the winner on my blog through the rafflecopter link.


So - big question for you.  Are you going to watch Downton Abbey tonight or the Super Bowl?  Tough decision here.  But I am pretty sure it will be the Super Bowl and I will catch up with Downton Abbey tomorrow night.  The beauty of the internet.

Comments

  1. Sarah JordanFebruary 2, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    I would pick the RT-womens shoes!

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  2. JenFebruary 2, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    Great choice!!!!

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  3. KrisFebruary 2, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    ST - cuz I'm afraid of the toe split, LOL

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  4. KelseyFebruary 2, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    I would choose the Train RX shoes! thanks for the giveaway!

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  5. Kristie SheltonFebruary 2, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    These look so interesting, and I really need to find a zero drop shoe to transition to.

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  6. Nick ZFebruary 2, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    I would pick the RR men's shoe...not because it's the most expensive, but because it looks like it'd be amazing

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  7. MarciaFebruary 2, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    Happy blogiversary! Time flies, doesn't it? Is it bad I've never seen Downton Abbey?

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  8. ChristyrunsFebruary 2, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    Happy Three Years! My blog turns three in April. Time really flies by, when your running and blogging :)

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  9. ChristyrunsFebruary 2, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    I would choose the RT, in the blue and white, I think. I wish I were watching Downton Abbey but we don't get PBS so I have to wait until the next day to watch it on my iPad

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  10. KarenFebruary 2, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    the run RR : i feel the need for speed!

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  11. KarenFebruary 2, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    ps. I love the spandits! if i could, I'd love to be an ambassador

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  12. Gerard DypiangcoFebruary 2, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Probably would go with the RT

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  13. JenFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Great choice!!!! Best of luck!

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  14. JenFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    It never hurts to apply!!!

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  15. JenFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    I personally like to watch it Monday night anyway on my laptop! :)

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  16. JenFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    It does fly by!!!! Crazy!

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  17. JenFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    It's not bad. My husband got me hooked. I blame him.

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  18. JenFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    They DO look amazing!!! Good luck!

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  19. JenFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    I think you'd LOVE these!!!

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  20. JenFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    Nice choice!!!!

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  21. JenFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    Great choice of tv watching tonight!!!! ;)

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  22. JenFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    It does take time to think about those things!!!! What we put on our feet is so important!

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  23. JenFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    I was nervous I wouldn't....but I really do love them!

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  24. JenFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    It's a little scary to try new things...I get that. The ST is rather nice looking. Maybe my next shoe!!!

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  25. WardGORunFebruary 2, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    I'd go with the ST's. They look fast!

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  26. Erica AgranFebruary 2, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    ST b/c the split toe freaks me out a bit ;)

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  27. Tessa BridgerFebruary 2, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    The Run ST look great!

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  28. meredithFebruary 2, 2014 at 8:52 PM

    I like how lightweight they are!

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  29. Carla SFebruary 2, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    I would want the W RR in grey blue because they are lightweight and made for speed.

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  30. meredithFebruary 2, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    I think I like the M ST the best

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  31. Lindsay M.February 2, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    I would love the W-RT in purple!

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  32. Ray Ray CartucciFebruary 3, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    I like the black and purple St shoes best!

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  33. cori @olivetorun.comFebruary 3, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    The TRAIL RX! :D

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  34. Carrie Capps HughesFebruary 3, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    The purple ST please!

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  35. PENNYFebruary 3, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    I LIKE THE W-RR ONE

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  36. Jill RybarczykFebruary 3, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    The RR would be AWESOME!

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  37. HollyColemanFebruary 4, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    I watched both! That's why I love being in a different time zone! Happy blogiversary chicka!!! So glad I have "met" you!

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  38. tessFebruary 4, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    I think I'd pick the train rx or the run rt. Happy blogiversary!!!

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  39. Erin from Long Island NeuFebruary 5, 2014 at 12:21 AM

    Happy blogiversary chicka!! I like the RR and the MT

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  40. Jenni On The RunFebruary 5, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    I'd like to give the MT a try. I need trail shoes!

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  41. Kishna Woo-HareFebruary 6, 2014 at 2:24 AM

    the ST's are my fave.

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  42. desireeFebruary 6, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    I would get the RR or RX. I've been looking for some new studio shoes and love the RX color combos!

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  43. J Marie Thompson WooFebruary 6, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    I love the Trail RXs!

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