#runchat welcomes Injinji for 5/13

May 11, 2012 By 8 Comments

Injinji Toe SocksThis week a new sponsor comes to #runchat – Injinji. Injinji’s toe socks are my go-to sock for just about any occasion – short runs, long runs, hikes, work, around the house …

On its website, Injinji says its toesocks “are designed to enable the human foot – from the heel to the five toes – to function naturally and efficiently inside a shoe.”

As part of #runchat this week, Injinji will be giving away 3 pairs of socks. There are 3 simple ways to enter to win this contest:

  • Participate in Sunday’s #runchat. Join us at 8 p.m. ET Sunday for an hour-long session of Q&As about running. For full details on how to join, visit our FAQ page. To be entered, answer at least one of the questions during the hour.
  • “Like” Injinji on Facebook and leave a comment about #runchat. For example: “My toes are going to feel great on a run after I win a pair during #runchat on Twitter this weekend!”
  • Follow @Injini on Twitter and Tweet about this week’s #runchat and this post. You must leave the #runchat tag, tag Injinji, and link to this post. For example: “I can’t wait to win a pair of socks from @Injinji during #runchat on Sunday. http://bit.ly/injinjirunchat”

For the second and third option, please return to this post and let us know you have done this. Please include your Twitter handle in your comment.

As a bonus giveaway this week, will have a drawing for 2 #runchat stickers to anyone who is a subscriber to #runchat emails. Visit the front page of this site and fill out the information.

Winners of both giveaways will be announced in the final 5 minutes of Sunday’s #runchat.

Don’t forget about the May #runchat challenge to run somewhere new. Click here for details.

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May #runchat challenge: Run somewhere new

April 30, 2012 By 8 Comments

Grab your running shoes and a camera … the next #runchat challenge is here.

Take a different route. Run a road you’ve never been on; run on a trail you’ve never explored; or run a race that’s new to you.

The next #runchat challenge is to push yourself to do something different at least once in May and take a picture of that road, or trail, or you during that new race, or you after that particular run.

This challenge is open throughout all of May with some great prizes – a Pearl iZUMi Fly In-R-Cool top/bottom combination, a #runchat Headsweats visor, and 3 #runchat stickers.

There are two ways to enter:

  • Following your run, post a picture of the new road or trail to your blog or Twitter. Return to this space and leave a comment on this post with a link to your blog entry or photo.
  • Post the photo #runchat’s Facebook page and return to this space letting us know you did so. To help us out with counting all the entries, please do not do both 1 and 2. Pick one or the other.

Comments must be posted by 11:59 p.m. ET May 31, 2012. Winners will be chosen at random after June 1.

Also at the end of the month, we will do random drawings for 3 additional #runchat stickers if you are on the #runchat email list. Get added to the list by filling out the form on the homepage. Regular #runchat newsletters will begin later this summer.

If you have previously done this, you do not need to subscribe again – anyone who has subscribed up to this point is entered to win.

About the prizes:

  • Pearl iZUMi describes its Fly In-R-Cool fabric technology as providing optimal moisture transfer with a superior hand feel; optimal skin cooling; flatlock seams; and reflective elements for low-light visibility.
  • Our #runchat visor is a white Headsweats visor with the #runchat logo.
  • #runchat stickers are making their way all around the country; you can check out more details about them here if you are also interesting in buying one.
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Recap of recent #runchat questions

April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The last few #runchat sessions have been great, even resulting in #runchat trending on Twitter briefly during the hour-long Q&A session about running. We got a little behind, though, on getting questions posted the week of the chat.

If you’ve missed a chat, these are the questions from the three previous sessions. Feel free to answer any of these in a comment, on Twitter, or on your own blog.

March 25
Q1: What are your perfect pre- and post-race foods? And why do you eat them?
Q2: How do you combine nutrition and running to get your peak performance at any race?
Q3: The first quarter of 2012 is almost over. Where do you stand with your yearly goals? Any readjusting?
Q4: When was a time you noticed nutrition peaked your performance in a race? What was it caused by? #
Q5: When things get tough during a run what is your go to power word?

April 8
Q1: What’s your advice for someone who has never run a race? Share the lessons you’ve learned.
Q2: What’s the strangest or weirdest thing you’ve ever seen (or maybe even heard) on a run? If you have photos, we’d love to see it!
Q3: What type of speedwork do you? What’s worked best to improve your running or race performances? What do you want to learn?
Q4: With @MediDyne giving away RangeRollers tonight, we’d like to know: what do you own or do that helps to recover from a long run/hard race? #runchat
Q5: One word answer time: Lately, running has made me feel ________.

April 22
Q1: Living or dead, famous or not, who would you like to run with for an hour, and why?
Q2: Thanks to @GUEnergyLabs for a great giveaway tonight. What’s your go-to fuel source during a race?
Q3: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from a race/run? How did it change your approach to running?
Q4: What would you say is your biggest weakness as a runner right now? How are you pushing through it to get better?
Q5: Let’s don’t get too mean, but finish this: I hate it when other runners _______.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the next #runchat, 8 p.m. ET May 13.

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Next #RunChat Sunday 4/22, Sponsored by GU

April 20, 2012 By 21 Comments

We are in full swing of Spring and are super excited for another session of #RunChat. We all love new launches and this week we welcome back GU as they launch  their recovery drink.

One winner this week will receive a GU Chocolate Smoothie Recovery Brew plus we will send a GU Sampler pack and a mix of other new goodies from GU.

About  GU Recovery Brew Drink: The premium quality ingredients in GU Recovery Brew help you quickly replenish energy stores and rebuild muscles after an intense workout. GU’s Recovery Brew reinvents the category and evolves this critical training tool into a nutritional experience we’re confident you’ll actually enjoy.

What’s in it?

  • Protein - GU Recovery Brew is chuck full of whey protein isolate for speedy recovery of muscule fibers
  • Amino Acids – Arginine and Glutamine promote recovery by mitigating the effects of intense training and supporting a strong immune system.
  • Carbohydrates - Both simple and complex carbs (and lots of ‘em!) in optimal balance will re-fuel your competitive fire and get you back to training and racing on schedule.
  • Antioxidants – Over 100% of daily allowances of vitamins C and E in every serving. Your free radicals will hate us!

How’s it different?

Quality ingredients is the cornerstone of any qaulity product and GU Recovery Brew relies on whey protein isolate — not cheaper whey protein concentrate — to create a higher quality and more effective product. Did we mention taste? Say goodbye to grainy, chalky, salty and smelly. GU’s Recovery Brew reinvents the category with a highly effective product that actually taste good.

How do I use it?

For optimal results, drink 16-24oz of GU Recovery Brew directly following training or racing.

There are four ways win the GU giveaway:

  • Participate at Sunday’s #runchat. Visit our FAQs page on how to join the conversation.
  • Like the GU Energy Labs page on Facebook and comment on their wall about your favorite flavor of GU.
  • Follow them on Twitter at @GUEnergyLabs, come back and comment that you have done this for an entry.
  • Join the #RunChat Community by completing the sign up form on our homepage.

See you all on Sunday!

(Want to know what it takes to be a #RunChat sponsor, email us to learn more)
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Win a #runchat sticker

April 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

#runchat stickerWant a free #runchat sticker? We have two easy ways today to be entered to win one.

On Twitter …
Recommend us as a #ff suggestion by 10 p.m. ET. The suggestion must be a solo recommendation and not grouped with other Twitter handles. Our Twitter handle is @therunchat.

On Facebook …
Leave a comment on today’s status update by 10 p.m. ET: “What do you love about #runchat?” and be entered to win. Our Facebook page is HERE. (Note: This entry has changed due to some tagging issues on Facebook.)

Good luck!

For those who don’t win or aren’t interested in the contest, #runchat stickers are just $1 plus the cost of two stamps. Visit this post for full details on ordering a sticker.

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MediDyne offering a RUNCHAT discount code

April 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Tonight’s #runchat sponsor, MediDyne, is offering a special discount code until after the next #runchat session ends on April 22.

Simply enter RUNCHAT when asked for a discount code and you’ll receive 10 percent off your online order at medi-dyne.com.

MediDyne offers a variety of products to help you recover from running injuries or relief soreness after a tough run or race.

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Medi-Dyne returns for #runchat

April 4, 2012 By 10 Comments

At 8 p.m. Sunday, April 8, #runchat returns with not ONE … not TWO … but THREE giveaways from a return sponsor — Medi-Dyne, a global healthcare company dedicated to providing innovations in pain prevention.

This week’s giveaways are a RangeRoller Pro, the RangeRoller Original, and the RangeRoller XL.

RangeRoller Pro

RangeRoller Pro 16"

The RangeRoller is a massage therapy tool, which provides an effective deep tissue massage. It is great for sore muscles, trigger points or problem areas, knots, increased blood flow before or after workouts, and post-race recovery. The product comes in three varying sizes mentioned above that alter in flexibility and functionality each size. The RangeRoller is also customizable, 12 different colors are available in any combo.

Personally, I’ve been using the RangeRoller Original for a couple of months now — it has provided some great post-long run relief to tired and tight muscles after long runs this winter as I trained for the Shamrock Half Marathon.

The RangeRoller is also very easy to pack into a suitcase without taking up extra space so you can take it with you on a business trip or a running getaway.

There are three simple ways to enter to win one of three RangeRollers.

  • Participate in #runchat at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, April 8. For full details on taking part in #runchat, please visit our FAQ page.
  • “Like” Medi-Dyne on Facebook AND leave a comment on their wall with why you’d like to use a RangeRoller. Include the #runchat tag and a link to this blog post (http://bit.ly/0408runchat). For example: “I run 50 miles a week, so a RangeRoller would be perfect for me. #runchat http://bit.ly/0408runchat”
  • “Like” Medi-Dyne on Twitter AND Tweet about this contest with the #runchat tag AND tagging @MediDyne. For example: “Can’t wait to win a @MediDyne RangeRoller during Sunday’s #runchat. http://bit.ly/0408runchat”

Once you have done the Facebook and Twitter options, please return to this post and leave a comment telling us you have done so. Leave your Twitter handle in the comment so we can track you down easily if you win.

A winner will be announced in the final 5 minutes of #runchat Sunday. Winners will be able to choose the color of their choice for the RangeRoller. At the end of Sunday’s #runchat, be on the lookout for a special discount code for Medi-Dyne!

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Next #RunChat Sunday 3/25, Sponsored by New York Beef Council

March 21, 2012 By 9 Comments

Spring is here, winter is in the rear-view mirror and we are entering prime time running season. Clear your calendar, be there Sunday at 8:00 pm ET as David and I come to you with another hour long chat with runners of all types and speeds.

This week we welcome a new sponsor, The New York Beef Council, which is a non-profit organization responsible for programs of beef promotion, education and research throughout New York State and is funded by New York Beef Farmers through the Beef Checkoff. Michelle Easterly Barber is the director of nutrition education for the NY Beef council and is responsible for developing nutrition education programs and extending these messages to health professional, nutrition educators and consumers.

Michelle emphasizes the importance of eating a sound diet to support good health and optimum athletic performance.  She is the official nutrition expert and registered dietitian of The Boilermaker a 15K road race in Utica, NY.  Her expertise gives runners the chance to be educated on health and wellness when training for the Boilermaker or any other race.

The New York Beef Council has a pretty amazing giveaway this week.  One lucky winner will receive Suzy Sirloin gift package worth $200. The package will include an array of the lean cuts of beef to help fuel any runner to the finish line. Also included will be a healthy beef cookbook and a I heart lean beef apron.

There are four ways win the New York Beef Council giveaway:

  • Participate at Sunday’s #runchat. Visit our FAQs page on how to join the conversation.
  • Like the NY Beef Council on Facebook and comment on their wall about your favorite cut of beef, return to this post and leave a comment telling us that you’ve done this for an entry.
  • Follow them on Twitter at @NYBeefCoach, come back and comment that you have done this for an entry.
  • RT the link to this post on Twitter with the #runnerslovebeef hashtag. Once you’ve done that, return to this post and leave a comment telling us that you’ve done this for an entry.

See you all on Sunday!

(Want to know what it takes to be a #RunChat sponsor, email us to learn more)
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Hot off the presses – #runchat stickers

March 15, 2012 By 2 Comments

#runchat stickerIn Sunday’s #runchat, a few people said they’d like to see #runchat stickers.

Well, you read our mind. #runchat stickers have been ordered and are being processed now.

The #runchat stickers, as seen here in this post, are 4.5 inches wide and 3 inches tall. In addition to our logo, it has our website and tagline – when someone asks you “What is #runchat?” you can easily direct them to our site.

Based on the reaction on Twitter and Facebook today, many of you want a sticker to add to your collection.

Getting one is easy, and will cost you less than $2. Simply send a self-addressed stamped envelope (that’s putting an envelope with your address and a stamp inside another envelope) and a $1 bill to:

#runchat
c/o David Hylton
P.O. Box 1367
Bedford, VA 24523

Each sticker is $1, so if you want more than that, send the appropriate amount. Please limit orders to no more than 5. Checks or money orders are accepted as well.

To avoid processing fees and to keep the cost of the stickers to you to a minimum, we are not accepting electronic payments for stickers at this time. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

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Free Tommie Copper sleeves for NYC Half runners

March 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

This weekend thousands of runners will hit the streets of New York City for the NYC Half Marathon. If you are running, we have an opportunity for you to get free Tommie Copper gear.

We have a voucher for two free Tommie Copper compression sleeves of your choice. All you need to do is download the form HERE, or click on image below and print from your web browser.

Details on obtaining the free sleeves are found on the voucher.

The NYC Half race expo is March 15-17. For full details on the expo and race, click here.

#runchat Tommie Copper voucher

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