giveaway wednesday!

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I'm super excited about my first giveaway: the sweet folks over at Ryder's sent me some fancy-pants sunglasses!  Take a look at their website - they have some pretty awesome gear.


I was able to try out a pair of these over the weekend at the tri:
I'm cooler in shades, yo.

These shades were actually pretty great - they didn't fog up in the heat, even as I sweated and dumped water on my head, and they stayed put under my bicycle helmet (even when I wiped out).  They have little grippers on the nose and above the ears, which helped them stay put.  I'm a big fan!  I usually don't run or ride in sunglasses, but I'm going to now.

Now the good stuff: they sent me two pairs to give away to you guys!  Awesome sauces!

I'll keep it simple....but with a twist.

The simple: Become a follower or tell me that you are and why YOU are awesome!  Leave a comment!
The twist: if you have left more than 5 comments on my blog in its lifetime (before 9am this morning), you get an extra entry.  I'll go through and figure out who those super cool folks with lots of unstructured free time are and add you in myself, you don't have to do anything.

I'll announce a winner next Monday morning.  Hooray for giveaways!

Comments

  1. Maryland Girl aka MichelleJuly 14, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Nice shades. I'm a follower. I am awesome cause I am a nice person.

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  2. JennJuly 14, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Dude - kick ass sunglasses. I've been saying I need to get a pair for a long time now. SO how 'bout you just send them to me, k :-)

    You know I'm a follower and I'm awesome bc I run in tutus

    And seriously - next year...You.Me.70.3!

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  3. TMB @ RACING WITH BABESJuly 14, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Totally a follower! And I am awesome because I have a style that is all my own. I rock my skirts and socks with pride and a sweet pair of shades would complete up my awesomeness!

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  4. AllieJuly 14, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    I'm a follower and I'm awesome because I'm a former couch potato that somehow turned into a runner and I still haven't quit. How awesome is that?

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  5. ValerieJuly 14, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    I'm a follower. I am awesome because I've always exercised but I didn't start runninmg until October of '09 and I was ready for a half mary by June of '10.

    I love to wear cute running outfits but I am lacking a good pair of sunglasses. I could really use them being as I live in south Texas and it is *very* hot and sunny here.

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  6. ceriJuly 14, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    I just became a follower. I'm awesome because I raised $1000 for charity for my last big race. Oh, and my son says, "You are funny."

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  7. LAPTJuly 14, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    You CLEARLY know I'm a stalker and don't need to go back to check how many comments I've left...

    Let's see. I'm currently awesome because I have a bruised jaw, a swollen face, a side braid, and I'm wearing shorts (that are possibly too short) to work today. It's like the 1980's punched me in the head.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 14, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    I am a follower and I am awesome, because like you, I cuss like I just stepped off an 18-wheeler. (hahaha, how do you like that one?) :) and like you, I have a dog, who's a golden retriever (okay, 1/2 golden, 1/2 diva poodle).

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  9. amyJuly 14, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    I'm a follower and am awesome because I have an entire closet worth of clothes under my desk just in case I make a game-time decision to run/bike to work or go for a run/bike ride in the middle of the day. OK, and in case I spill on myself, which happens more often than I care to admit. I could keep extra sunglasses at work too!

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  10. RaeJuly 14, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    I'm a follower and I'm awesome because I just started running about 10 weeks ago and I'm doing my first race Saturday!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 14, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Who do I have to sleep with to get free running gear? Either way, I'm awesome because we go biking together...maybe this weekend? And I'm a stalker. I'm sure I have more than 10 comments on here.

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  12. fluttermamaJuly 14, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    I follow via GFC
    I am Awesome because I'm going to be a mama :)

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  13. AnonymousJuly 14, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    I am a follower ever since I saw a glowing recommendation from @RunnerGrrl96 on Follow Friday to follow you!

    How am I awesome? Let me count the ways...JK! I'd like to think I'm awesome because I love my job and I work really hard at it; I love to cook and try new recipes, I’m a budding blogger and of course because I love to run (and am starting training for my second marathon in a few weeks!).

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  14. AnonymousJuly 15, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    I just became a follower since I didn't know you had a blog!

    I am awesome because I hold down a full-time job, volunteer as an EMT 24hrs a week and still find time to train for runs with my two dogs. AND I survived a divorce this year!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 15, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Ooh I've definitely left more than 5 comments. Whoop! I "follow" via Google Reader - does that count? Otherwise, I'm confused.

    I'm awesome because...I just got the job I was hoping for in CO *and* the apartment/house/thing that we loved is Ours! So, success all around!

    Have fun in Geooorgiaa!

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  16. HeatherJuly 15, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    I'm a follower and I'm awesome because I wake up at 5am, 5 days a week to run or bike before the kids (3 boys) get up and then I head off to work. I'd love some new sunglasses!

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  17. ..:danielle:..July 15, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    im a follower (already!) and i think i just might have posted a few (5?) times before :)OH and lets see, why am i awesome.... cuz i heart golden retreivers? and running? and all things wine + food? yeah. complete awesomeness right there i tell ya ;)

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  18. Katie A.July 16, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    I better win these damn sunglasses! I have entered every time someone has them and never win!!
    I'm a follower already! Boo-ya!

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  19. KatieJuly 16, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    +entry jenn

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  20. KatieJuly 16, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    +entry TMB

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  21. KatieJuly 16, 2010 at 9:54 AM

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  22. KatieJuly 16, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    +entry ceri

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  23. KatieJuly 16, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    +entry LPT

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  24. KatieJuly 16, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    +entry Dash

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  25. KatieJuly 16, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    +entry lizardruns

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  26. KatieJuly 16, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    +entry dieticianontherun

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  27. KatieJuly 16, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    +entry danielle

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  28. KatieJuly 16, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    +entry Katie A

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  29. DwayneJuly 16, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    I'm now a follower!

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  30. DwayneJuly 16, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    If you don't know of my awesomeness already, you clearly are not worthy of ever finding out.

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  31. KateKirkJuly 16, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    I am awesome, mostly because I read all of these running blogs about people who swim/bike/train/eat well every damn day while they also have 3.2 kids and jobs, volunteer for good causes, have perfect lawns and easily run ultras in sub-9 minute miles (neither of which I have EVER done in my life) and don't seriously lose my shit and just give up and watch Food Network and eat Dove bars on the couch.

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  32. KateKirkJuly 16, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    See: Heather, TSwimmer, Ceri...

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  33. @LivedThroughItJuly 16, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    I'm amazing because I had a stroke, came back, trained 15-18 hours a week while working 2 jobs (58 hours a week) to pay medical bills, on top of going to school part time for my Masters degree, and just finished my first half Ironman after having surgery 4 months ago.

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  34. BrianaJuly 16, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    I am awesome! Yes mam I am! in the last 6 months I have become a runner and I couldn't be happier with my new found energy and physical appearance. I have completed my first half marathon and am now in training for a full marathon this fall! Running is a passion and although there are days that I would rather lay around, I'm reminded of all the other awesome people out there who have made the choice to run, which motivates me even more. I've even become one of the girls I used to make fun of and just bought my first running skirt! Thanks for considering me for this giveaway :)

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  35. KatieJuly 16, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    +entry katekirk

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  36. Christine JensenJuly 16, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    I am now following you as Chris, and I am awesome because I have 5 kids and still find time to run.

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  37. LizJuly 16, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Haha I saw your tweet and realized I never commented. I think I had this page open all day at work to remember to comment later and then closed it when someone came by...which I'm sure you REALLY wanted to know :-P
    Obviously I'm already a follower. I'm awesome because I completed a triathlon. (maybe not the biggest deal for the blog world, but it was for me)

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  38. KatieJuly 16, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    +entry lizrunsdc

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  39. That Pink GirlJuly 16, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Um, who doesn't want to look super cool while protecting her eyes? I know that I do!!! OC I already follow you - all the cool kids do!

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  40. KatieJuly 16, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    +entry thatpinkgirl

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  41. LBJuly 17, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    new follower :) i am awesome because i will NOT give up on running....injuries or not.

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  42. JulieJuly 17, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    What? Free sunglasses?

    Why am I awesome? If you don't know, I'm not going to tell you. :P

    How's that for being a girl? :)

    Dude, tell me again why I live here and you live there?

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  43. TrishJuly 17, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    I am a new follower and I am totally awesome because I lost ten pounds this month!! Woot Woot!

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  44. Canadian runnerJuly 17, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    New follower and I am awesome because of that.. and because I play hockey

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  45. LindseyJuly 18, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    I'm awesome because I didn't give up during my 10k today, and didn't hate it at any point in time.

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  46. leslieJuly 18, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    i am awesome because i run 4 days a week but sometimes i have ice cream for breakfast!

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  47. Thom IngramJuly 18, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    I am a follower. I am awesome because I try to write you something every day that no one in the world but you will see, something honest and sweet, made of lovely words, truthful and yummy.

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  48. *~*~* TracyJuly 19, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    I'm a follower and I'm awesome because I have 4 awesome kids who make me laugh every day.

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