Thursday, May 19, 2011

Sunset Running & GU Giveaway!

Remember my running buddy from Bay to Breakers, Katie?
She invited me to participate in a 5-mile sunset run benefiting Japan's tsunami/earthquake relief this evening. And, in true Katie fashion, she can't "just" do 5 miles. She invited me to run 5 miles before the gathering, then met up with Fleet Feet Sports for their 5-mile sunset run. It was very cool knowing our donation to run was going straight to Japan's efforts. We even got a sweet tech shirt and some snacks afterward. Holla!

Cutest shirt ever!
Running along Crissy Field to Hopper's Hands was glorious this evening but it was SO WINDY heading out! At least we knew we'd have some killer negative splits heading back. :) Katie always pushes my running limits quite a bit more than I can on my own, which is nice. Running with her is great for a million billion reasons, but this is one of the best!

10-mile splits (1:22:20, an 8:14 pace): 8:30, 8:12, 8:05, 7:59, 8:03, 8:41, 8:21, 8:11, 8:09, 8:04

Little paper boats out on the water.
Hopper's Hands (and dog prints)
Good-deeders running at sunset.
One thing is for sure, though: I'm not used to mid-week longer-ish runs! Not to fear; I have plenty keeping me energized these days.

GIVEAWAY!!

On Monday, my rockin' new sponsor GU came out with a brand new Roctane flavor, Chocolate Raspberry. It's like eating Valentine's Day candy-flavored energy on the run -- but without the mess, sticky fingers, or Hallmark-holiday lameness. Or hurt feelings when you don't even get any of that. Reviews claim that this is the best Roctane flavor yet.

My friends over at GU were kind enough to send me a metric ton of GU samples with which I may do whatever I want (Really? Who actually does that?!). I figured I'll stop being greedy and throw some of this goodness your way!

I smell a giveaway!
I've put together a nice little package of GU Brew tablets, Peach Tea Chomps, Jet Blackberry 2x caffiene GU, and a handful of the brand spankin' new Chocolate Raspberry Roctane. The only thing missing on the package? YOUR NAME!

Want a chance at winning it?

Okay then!

A few ways to enter... please leave a separate comment for each.
1. Follow my blog, and let me know that you do. (1 entry)
2. Link/Announce this giveaway on your blog, and let me know that you did. (1 entry)
3. Follow me on Twitter (@diaryavgrunner), and let me know that you do. (1 entry)
4. Tweet about this giveaway -- feel free to be creative; just include my blog and my Twitter handle. Something along the lines of "Check out http://diaryofanaveragerunner.blogspot.com for @diaryavgrunner's @GUEnergyLabs giveaway!" will work fine. (1 entry)
5. For fun, let me know how you fuel your activities! (1 entry)

I'll pick a winner next Thursday, May 26th. Good luck!!
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50 comments:

  1. RachelMay 19, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    i follow! i'm a big Gu person and that new flavor sounds AWESOME!

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  2. The BoohersMay 19, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  3. KerryMay 19, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Yay!! I follow girl! Let's plan a run too??

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  4. chuckMay 19, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I follow! And I'm stoked to try the new Roctane flavor!

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  5. chuckMay 19, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I usually stick to Gu and Hammer gels, Nuun and Ultima... and every once in awhile, jellybeans!

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  6. JohannMay 20, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    I'm a follower for sure! I use GU and also some locally manufactured gels. GU is quite expensive here in SA and we don't get all the flavors here as well. On ultras I always take different brands and flavors because I can only stomach the same gel up to a point. Have a good weekend!

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  7. Cupcake KellyMay 20, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I follow your blog!

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  8. Cupcake KellyMay 20, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I fuel with peanut butter and water usually!

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  9. XaarlinMay 20, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I am a blog follower.

    I love your photos! Makes me miss the bay area alot! :(

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  10. XaarlinMay 20, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I am a twitter follower too.

    I'm @xaarlin

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  11. LauraMay 20, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I follow you! :)

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  12. LauraMay 20, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I fuel for my runs with Gu and water most of the time. When I was marathon training I was using Clif shot blocks. Maybe if I win this I will be hard core enough to start training for longer races again ;)

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  13. giraffyMay 20, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Follower!

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  14. giraffyMay 20, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Follower on Twitter (@hmgiraffy)

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  15. giraffyMay 20, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I use GU!

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  16. KatieMay 20, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I follow you!

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  17. KatieMay 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I use Gu and Gatorade for races, but for some long training runs I go out armed with Swedish Fish and Gatorade :-)

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  18. RoadBunnerMay 20, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Okay, so I am officially never making you two wait for me at a Sunset run. You were tearing it up out there. Even on my grandest tempo day I could never keep up. Aren't the shirts cute? I am always sad I can't make it out. And I love the puppy Hopper paws.

    Ooh! A giveaway! I follow you on twitter!

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  19. RoadBunnerMay 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Follow your blog!

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  20. RoadBunnerMay 20, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Linked you on my blog :)

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  21. RoadBunnerMay 20, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I currently use Egels every 6ish miles. Previousy I used Cliff Bloks (one bock every two miles). On shorter runs I'll take Powerbar gel blasts more because I think they're yummy than for the carbs :)

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  22. SesaMay 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    There are peach tea chomps? I must try those. Some chomps are too tart for me, so if the peach tea are milder then I will hop on that train for sure.

    Lately I've fueled my runs with chocolate cherry Clif Shots, which are so delicious. But I gave one to a friend and she nearly had a heart attack in the gym!

    I generally eat chomps before long runs and experiment with different gels during shorter runs. Sometimes my fueling adventures lead to stomach cramps, but I am a gel addict now! They're so easy.

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  23. Pam @ herbieontherun.comMay 20, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I follow!

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  24. Pam @ herbieontherun.comMay 20, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Linking you in on my sidebar.

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  25. Pam @ herbieontherun.comMay 20, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I use GU and Clif as fuel, and I've got some Chocolate #9 in the drawer to try out, too!

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  26. Rad RunnerMay 20, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    A. I follow derrrrr

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  27. Rad RunnerMay 20, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I am tweeter friends with you/follow/fly what lingo do they use?

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  28. Rad RunnerMay 20, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    DUDE. My Fuel? Beans (sports Beans.. (we will see for how much longer, I am experimenting...)
    BUT
    My real Fuel? LOVE FOR RUNNING
    AND
    TOTAL POSITIVITY FROM MY B-R-F!!!!!! ps. that shirt RIPS!

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  29. Cupcake KellyMay 20, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I tweeted

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  30. Cupcake KellyMay 20, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I follow you on twitter.

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  31. daisyMay 21, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  32. daisyMay 21, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    And I am just starting to run long enough distances to need to fuel, so still experimenting but like Shot Bloks so far.

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  33. HappyTrailsMay 22, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    You are having so much fun in San Francisco! Please post more Bay area pictures (with water) for us landlocked creatures! :-)

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  34. The Boring RunnerMay 22, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Gimmie gimmie gimmie (I follow)

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  35. The Boring RunnerMay 22, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Gimmie gimmie gimmie (I follow on twitter)

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  36. The Boring RunnerMay 22, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Gimmie gimmie gimmie (tweeted!)

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  37. UnprofessionalMay 22, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    FOLLOWER!

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  38. KamaileMay 22, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I am now following you & found you thru 26&then some. I would live to win some gu products!!

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  39. KatieMay 22, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    and i use chocolate gu to fuel, but chocolate raspberry sounds like the stuff running dreams are made of. mmm.

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  40. jzimmermanMay 23, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    I added you to my google reader and requested to follow you on Twitter! I love GU chomps but have been experimenting with other options for the warmer weather. I would just love all those GU samples!!

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  41. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    I follow

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  42. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I like to mix my Gu flavors during a really long run - keeps things interesting. I usually keep the Pomegranate Roctane for the later miles - the caffeine definitely helps get over the long mile hump.

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  43. SusanMay 24, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Next time in SF, we have to run to see Hopper's Hands...missed that on my checklist!

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  44. K.May 25, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I followed! Love your blog!

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  45. K.May 25, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I also followed you on Twitter! Ha! I'm hitting almost all of these. :)

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  46. K.May 25, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Also tweeted!

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  47. K.May 25, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I've actually never tried Gu products - I've only ever used Clif gels and Shot Bloks, so I'm really hoping I get chosen for this giveaway so I can try something new! I like Shot Bloks most but gels are also good too!

    There - I nailed all the entries that I can. Haha. :)

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  48. EricaHMay 25, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    i follow you on twitter @erica_h

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  49. EricaHMay 25, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    i tweeted

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  50. EricaHMay 25, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    i linked back

    http://www.ericarunning30.com/2011/05/weekend-round-up-523.html

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