Thursday, September 15, 2011

Asheville Citizen-Times Half Marathon Expo and Packet Pick Up... And my first GIVEAWAY!!

Just got back from the expo and packet pick up! I can't believe this is actually happening!
It was at the Sherrill Center on UNCA's campus. I'd never been up there, they have a nice arena. There were a decent number of vendors there. We stopped at the Jus' Running and Foot Rx booths. Brad found a pair of Mizuno shorts for 50% off and I got a belt at iFitness. I also saw a booth for a The Haunted Half Marathon. Should I or shouldn't I? I'm gonna decide after Saturday, but I'm thinking YES!

I picked up my shirt and bib:
**This is actually the third shirt I got. On the first two the screen printing had smeared and looked crappy. I HATE taking things back or saying anything about stuff like that, but dangit this is my first half marathon shirt and I want to be able to wear it all the time. Even to sleep.

So I'm off to eat some delicious carbs (I keep reading that you shouldn't carb load the night before but that you should eat a few more carbs for a few days before the race). I can probaby handle that.

Now that I've made you suffer through all that, let's get down to the good stuff... my first giveaway!
A mix of my favorite fuels! Shot Bloks, GU's and sport beans. You'll get everything pictured, and maybe a few other sweet treats! Want to enter? Here are the ways you can:

**MANDATORY - must be a follower** (1 entry)

Optional entries:
Blog, tweet, or facebook a link to this giveaway. (1 entry for each)
Tell me your favorite race fuel. (1 entry)

Leave me a comment for each entry pretty please!

Good LUCK! I'll pick a winner on September 24th at 11pm (ish, let's face it I'm not punctual at all). I'll either use the random number generator or figure out a way to let Riley pick.

Posted by Courtney at 4:11 PM
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48 comments:

  1. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    I am a follower! YAY for a giveaway and good luck with your half marathon, I have packet pickup tomorrow for mine.

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  2. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    tweeted, oh do the Haunted Half!

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  3. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    posted on my FB page!

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  4. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I love Roctane and GU chomps and Honey stingers

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  5. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    posted on my blog in the sidebar

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  6. ashleySeptember 15, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Your shirt is so cute and fits you perfect!! I'm a follower! :)

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  7. ashleySeptember 15, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    My fuel for runs is honey stinger gels!

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  8. Coy MartinezSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I can't find where to follow you, maybe it's because my computer is screwy but I'm gonna put you on my blog roll! I live in Lexington, yes KY. I think we're close!

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  9. Coy MartinezSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    My favorite race fuel is what you're giving away! GU! As for the night before...anything but Subway or mayonnaise :)

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I'm a follower!
    Cute race tee! You are so close to me, we gotta do a meet up next time!

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  11. Sweet and Savory by SarahSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I follow!

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  12. Sweet and Savory by SarahSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I favorite fuel would be the beans....but I haven't tried to many things yet!

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  13. TeamarciaSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Congrats and good luck with your first half! Glad you got a good shirt finally. Follower!

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  14. TeamarciaSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    My favorite race fuel is Hammer gels in espresso.

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  15. JuliaSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    follower!!! and so excited for your race!!!!! yayyyyyyy!!!!

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  16. JuliaSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    my fave race fuel is chocolate gu!!

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  17. JuliaSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    just tweeted the giveaway!

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  18. JuliaSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    posted to my FB page!

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  19. ElleSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I am following you and wishing you well on your half. Go!

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  20. ElleSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I posted on my blog sidebar
    eatrunsail.blogspot.com

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  21. ElleSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    I tweeted
    @eatrunsail

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  22. ElleSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I have no experience yet with fuels... have just tried jelly beans on my last long run.

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  23. KimSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  24. KimSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I'm now just getting into the whole fuel craze now that my runs are getting long enough...I'm using Honey Stingers now...tastes just like fruit snacks with no stomach issues!

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  25. JennÊ»s AdventureÊ»sSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    I'm a follower!! -- Love the new header, layout, and colors!!

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  26. JennÊ»s AdventureÊ»sSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Mentioned your giveaway on Facebook!! http://facebook.com/jennsadventures =)

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  27. JennÊ»s AdventureÊ»sSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Tweeted your giveaway!!! @JennsAdventures

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  28. JennÊ»s AdventureÊ»sSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Added your giveaway to my blog!!!!

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  29. JennÊ»s AdventureÊ»sSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    I haven't found my favorite race fuel yet!

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  30. CourtneySeptember 16, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    hahaha i totally agree I would have taken the shirt back also, good luck, cant wait to hear about it!!

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  31. jillconyersSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    How did your race go? So exciting! I definitely would have taken the shirt back.

    My favorite race fuel is Honey Stinger Energy Chews

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  32. jillconyersSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    I'm already a follower :)

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  33. jillconyersSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    I posted the giveaway on my FB page

    [Fitness, Health and Happiness]

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  34. AmySeptember 18, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    My favorite is Sport Beans (one of the reasons I need to win this!)

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  35. AmySeptember 18, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I follow you!

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  36. AmySeptember 18, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Your giveaway is on my blog!

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  37. Suz and AllanSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I'm a new follower!

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  38. Suz and AllanSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Haven't found a favorite race fuel YET

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  39. Suz and AllanSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Tweeted about your giveaway-I'm Suz4AU0608

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  40. KrissySeptember 19, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I follow you on Google Friend Connect :D

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  41. KrissySeptember 19, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I am currently figuring out my best fuel solutions, but really love the Shot Bloks (got them in a swag bag at my first 1/2) and also like the Sport Beans (see a pattern for why I love this giveaway??!!)

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  42. KrissySeptember 19, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I just checked out your race recap! Great finish!!!! :D

    I tweeted about your giveaway too.

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  43. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I follow your blog publicly via Google Friend Connect as shala_darkstone.
    maddiemb {at} comcast (dot) net

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  44. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I shared this giveaway on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/shala.darkstone/posts/171024306310260
    maddiemb {at} comcast (dot) net

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  45. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    My favorite race fuel is PowerBar Energy Gel.
    maddiemb {at} comcast (dot) net

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  46. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    i follow you :)

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  47. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I use Clif Shot Bloks on my runs (mostly because I got a bunch free from the company from an event) - I am in need of more fuel!!

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  48. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    i tweeted this!

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