Thursday, February 24, 2011

Happy 2nd Birthday & Giveaways!

Two years ago today, I started this blog. I had no idea THEN what it would turn into today.  I also had no idea how passionate I would become about reading blogs, engaging and writing my blog.  It truly has become a huge hobby of mine that I can't imagine my life without. So... I just want to say Thank You.  Thank You for reading, thank you for commenting, thank you for writing.  I love being part of this amazing blogging community and I'm here to stay.  I really cannot believe it's been two years.  What started as an online food journal has quickly shifted into meals I cook, restuarants I enjoy and my running/working out schedule.  

Now on to my first Giveaway!  
If you are into cooking, this is the giveaway for you. CSN Stores has graciously offered one Food to Run For reader a $50 gift code valid on any of CSN's sites. CSN Stores sells everything from cookware to luggage to computer desks for home


CSN can only ship in the US or Canada.  You could buy a lot with $50! Just look at all the options on the site, there is so much I want!  

Now if read my blog more because you like to hear my running stories, I'm also giving away some of my favorite running products!

I love my Nathan Handheld water bottle, my Experia Running Socks and my Honey Stinger Energy Chews and Gu Chomps.  I pretty much never leave the house for a long run without these products! Now is your chance to win my favorite running items!

You can enter both Giveaways or just one, up to you.  You can get up to 8 entries! Leave two comments if you are entering both.

Here are the rules:

To enter the CSN Giveaway...

1) Leave a comment below telling me what you would buy with the $50 gift card
2 + 3) Follow me on twitter and tweet this- 
RT:@Foodtorunfor is hosting an awesome CSN Giveaway, enter today: http://bit.ly/gHxgQu
4) Add Food to Run For to your blogroll
5) Link to this post on your blog if you have one
6) Become a follower of my blog

To enter the Running Products giveaway....

1) Leave a comment below telling me what your favorite running product
2 + 3) Follow me on twitter and tweet this- 
RT: @Foodtorunfor is hosting an awesome Running giveaway, enter today: http://bit.ly/gHxgQu
4) Add Food to Run For to your blogroll
5) Link to this post on your blog if you have one
6) Become a follower of my blog


*You can tell me how many of these you did in my comments section, no need for a separate comment for each entry*
The giveaway will end on March 3rd. I will randomly choose 2 winners!

Thank you so much for reading and for making these last two years memorable!

Posted by Lizzy at 10:24 AM

83 comments:

  1. MelissaNibblesFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Happy 2nd Blog Birthday!

    I would buy a spiralizer with the CSN giftcard. I want to make zuchini pasta!

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  2. KristenFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    congrats on two years! I'm down for the CSN giveaway! I would probably by a new kitchen appliance or some sort. I follow you on twitter and follow the blog!!

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  3. Lara @ GoodCookDorisFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    1)I need a new toaster! I'm sure CSN has some great dea.s

    2 & 3) I follow (@goodcookdoris) and tweeted!

    4) Just followed the blog too!

    Happy blog birthday!

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  4. Lara @ GoodCookDorisFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    1) I love my Nike sneakers ... and my fuel belt. I like to pack snacks for longer runs :)

    2 + 3) Followed & tweeted

    4) Follow the blog too!

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  5. LindaFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    My favorite running product is... my ClifShot gels with caffeine! Only for races when I need that extra little kick to get me through the end! :)

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  6. Emily @ A Cambridge StoryFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Happy blogiversary! I'd definitely get an immersion blender if I won.

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  7. Emily @ A Cambridge StoryFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I follow you on twitter @acambridgestory

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  8. Emily @ A Cambridge StoryFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    and via google reader :)

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I would definitely get a new frying pan from CSN, ours is no longer non-stick :(

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I hit enter too soon and posted that! I wanted to add that my favorite running product is POWER GELS! Love them, especially the caffeinated ones!

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  11. Delicious DishingsFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Happy Blogiversary! I would use the $50 toward some new steak knives!

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  12. JoanneFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Happy two years chica! I am so happy to have encountered your blog! And here's to many more years of happy running and eating.

    And thanks for the reminder that I need to buy some Gu gels before my long run on Saturday. I keep forgetting. :P

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  13. Martha LilianFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Happy blogiversary!

    CSN Giveaway:

    1) I would most likely pick up a hand mixer or pretty new toaster.
    4) You are totally on my blog list!
    6) And I definitely follow your blog. :-D

    Running Giveaway:

    1) I'm in love with my Garmin. No ifs ands or buts about it.
    4 +6) Same as above!

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  14. KatieFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    um, those experia socks, 100% my new fave running product!!! oh man!

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  15. KatieFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    i do i do follow you on twitter!

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  16. KatieFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    i follow your blog! hi, friend!

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  17. ElizabethFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    1) I rarely leave home without my Garmin-- love beating my personal bests! (I love Honey Stingers, too-- yum!)
    2 + 3) I follow you on Twitter and I tweeted :) (@ElizabethEv)
    4) I follow you via Google Reader

    HAPPY 2 YEARS!

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  18. BeckyFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    What a great giveaway, Lizzy! Happy Birthday, Food To Run For! Although I truly love running, I am trying to become a better chef. I could definitely use a really good skillet and a CSN gift cert. would help my cause.

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  19. Corey @ the runners cookieFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    2 years, wow!! That's so awesome! Happy Blog Birthday Lizzy! If I won the CSN giveaway I would buy a cast iron skillet - I've always wanted one! I also follow you on twitter & google reader :)

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  20. KatieFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    CSN Giveaway: I'd probably get a new heart rate monitor!

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  21. KatieFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Running products: Hmm....I'd have to say my running shorts I got from Old Navy.

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  22. Jess @ Blonde PonytailFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    HAPPY 2 YEARS!!!!I would buy an espreso storage ottoman from CSN!!

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  23. Jess @ Blonde PonytailFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I follow you on twitter!

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  24. Jess @ Blonde PonytailFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    tweeted it!

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  25. Jess @ Blonde PonytailFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I just RT!

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  26. Jess @ Blonde PonytailFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    RT'ed the RUnning giveaway too!

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  27. Jess @ Blonde PonytailFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I follow your blog! I am always hungry after I read!

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  28. Jess @ Blonde PonytailFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I have been wanting to try a hand held h20 bottle! My fav running item--recovery socks!

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  29. Jess @ Blonde PonytailFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    You are on my blog roll already!

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  30. GretchenFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Happy blogiversary, Lizzy! Its been so fun sharing the blog world with for the past 2 years!

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  31. MegFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Happy blogiversery! I'm so happy that I found your blog and catch up with what you're up to post college!! My goodness 8 ways to enter okay here are mine for CSN giveaway:
    1)I would go for Inhabit - Ailanthus Throw Pillow in Wheat. Need to brighten up my couch!
    2)already a follower 3)tweeted!
    4) you're on my blogroll already, yay!
    5)I've posted about you with a link in my blog

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  32. MegFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    And running products- hmmm my favorite is probably my new lululemon Brisk Run Toque- it's a hat with a hole for my ponytail!
    2 & 3 follow and tweeted
    4) your on the blogroll
    5) your in my post today on my blog!

    thanks for the fun chance at the giveaway!

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  33. LaurenFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Happy 2nd Birthday FoodtoRunFor!! I'm so happy to have been a small part of your blogging life these past few months and am looking forward to more great posts (and races!) in the year to come.

    I'd love to enter BOTH giveaways because I'm in huge need of kitchen stuff and I love running!

    So for the CSN stores
    1.) I would by a food processor!! Mine is cracked and barely functioning. I need a new one so badly.
    2.) I already follow you on Twitter. Does that count? Please say yes!
    3.) I also already have you in my reader, but I just followed you through Google on your blog.
    4.) I am actually working on updating my blogroll this very minute. It's so outdated and not accurate. I promise you'll be on there by the end of the night (just saying this now to avoid having to write another comment).

    For the running giveaway
    1.) My favorite running product is actually gear -- my Garmin. I love that thing!
    2 - 4.) I feel like I'm cheating by asking you to count those things twice, so feel free to discount these entries if you think it's fair.

    BONUS: I'm bringing you carrot cake to the race to celebrate your blog birthday, so that's got to get me an extra entry, right? ;) haha
    2.)

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  34. Bianca @ Confessions of a ChocoholicFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Happy blog birthday! For the CSN giveaway:
    -I would buy new bakeware!
    - You're already on my blog roll
    - And I'm definitely following your blog :)

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  35. Bianca @ Confessions of a ChocoholicFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    And for the running giveaway:
    - my favorite running product is my Mizuno sneakers!
    - I tweeted this already :)

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  36. LizFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Wow, 2 years - that's awesome! Good for you.

    I've been curious about those handheld water bottles for awhile now - I bet they'd be great to have on shorter runs in hot weather! My favorite running products are my spibelt and Gu. Both powered me through the streets of NYC!

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  37. Little Miss RunshineFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Happy anniversary!!!

    I tweeted! :) (running giveaway)

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  38. Little Miss RunshineFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    you are of course on my blogroll! (running giveaway)

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  39. Little Miss RunshineFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I already am a blog follower! (running giveaway)

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  40. EmilieFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I'd buy a food processor so i can finally make my own customized nut butters!!!

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  41. EmilieFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    fav. running products=powerade and my ipod!

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  42. Little Miss RunshineFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    I blogged about your awesome giveaway! :)
    http://jessicakimmiller.blogspot.com/2011/02/running-giveaway-from-fellow-blogger.html

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  43. Little Miss RunshineFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    My favorite running product is my garmin forerunner 405!!! Keeps me motivated!

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  44. MelissaFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    I Retweeted for your contest! Great contest giveaway idea!!!

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Yay happy blog birthday!!

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  46. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Yay Lizzy!!

    1) This is too hard... there is just too much!! Probably something pretty for my kitchen :)

    2 + 3) Following, and tweeted!!

    4) I'm now an official follower of Food to Run For! Was already an RSS feed subscriber :)

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  47. PamFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Running giveaway!
    -I'm a blog follower now
    -always run with those socks (they're my fave!), my garmin, and my shuffle. Gu for long runs, too

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  48. BetsyFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Congrats on two years!!! I'm a follower :-)

    With the giftcard I would buy a new cookie sheet, or two!

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  49. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    HAPPY BLOG BIRTHDAY blog twin!!!!! :)

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  50. GrapesOfRoughFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I need a food scale so I can stop lying to myself about my Weight Watchers-approved portion sizes. Particularly when cooking with meat...

    Congrats on 2 years!

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  51. Rose @ Eat, Drink, and Be MeiriFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    1) Leave a comment below telling me what you would buy with the $50 gift card: I would buy nice steak knives. The ones we have are TERRIBLE.
    4) Add Food to Run For to your blogroll. BOOM, added
    5) Link to this post on your blog if you have one. Added a link to this blog in my giveaway sidebar.
    6) Become a follower of my blog. DONE

    To enter the Running Products giveaway....

    1) Leave a comment below telling me what your favorite running product. My legs? hahahah. My foam roller. Without it I wouldn't be the runner I am today.
    4) Add Food to Run For to your blogroll. Done.
    5) Link to this post on your blog if you have one. Done.
    6) Become a follower of my blog. Done.

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  52. GailFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I would most certainly put the $50 towards a new food processor. I'm always scared to make things that require processing because mine is so old and takes forever to get going!

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  53. GailFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Oh, and for the running stuff, my fav product is my nike running chip so I can alwayssss know how far I'm going. pick me! bye.

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  54. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I really want a magic bullet.

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  55. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Oops, I didn't realize I could do everything in one comment. My Nathan handheld is my savior in the summer. I also added you to my google reader. (2 entries)

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  56. MichaelFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I just found your blog and it couldn't have come at a better time. On Monday, I am planning to try out a vegetarian diet for 30 days and I have been looking for some recipes. It looks like you have alot of great ones on here. Oh and Happy Blog Birthday to you!

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  57. TeamarciaFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I'm a new follower! My fave running product are my Balega socks. but I love all the products you picked--they are awesome!

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  58. TeamarciaFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I linked you on my blog

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  59. Meghan@travelwinedineFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Happy Blog Birthday!

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  60. BridgetFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Congrats on your blogaversary!

    Hmm my favorite running product so far...my lululemon running gloves for when its cold! THey are awesome! I am seriously considering getting a Garmin (maybe this weekend ;)

    I follow you on twitter

    I tweeted about it!

    I added you to my blogroll :)

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  61. Domestic DivaFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I follow on gfc
    and would love the CSN certificate.

    lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com

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  62. Domestic DivaFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    For the running products:
    I love my UnderArmor running top.

    I follow on gfc

    lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com

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  63. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    1) Probably a new fun kitchen toy ;) Or
    2 + 3) follower & tweeted! @tri2cook

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  64. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    1) i'm pretty minimalist, i'd got with my sneakers :)
    2 + 3) follow & tweeted! @tri2cook

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  65. leeFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Happ Blog Birthday!

    I would buy a new coffee maker with the CSN GC. I actually just bought a light there earlier today.

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  66. leeFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Does an ipod count as a running product? If not, I'm a fan of that same water bottle, which I also have in pink!

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  67. AllThingsYummyFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Cool giveaway. I just become a follower or your blog and on twitter.

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  68. Gina M (crave to save)February 27, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Thanks! I would love to get this cutting board set:
    http://www.csnstores.com/Farberware-BCT20010K-FBR1819.html

    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

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  69. Gina M (crave to save)February 27, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I follow you on twitter! @crazyitalian0
    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

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  70. Gina M (crave to save)February 27, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/#!/CrazyItalian0/status/41980313563443200

    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

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  71. Gina M (crave to save)February 27, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I follow you publicly on GFC "crave to save" - I am #100 - woohoo!! :)


    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

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  72. Gina M (crave to save)February 27, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I linked your giveaway in a blog post
    http://www.thecravetosave.com/in-it-to-win-it/
    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

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  73. GKFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I would buy new wool running socks!

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  74. ZoëFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    1) I definitely could use the $50 towards some kettlebells.
    2) I'm a new follower. Hi! Congrats on 2 years!
    3) Posted to my site: http://www.runzoerun.com/p/giveaways.html

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  75. ZoëFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    1) My favorite running product is a tie between my Garmin 405 or my RunningSkirts. They are both awesome!
    2) Linked to http://www.runzoerun.com/p/giveaways.html
    3) Follower now! Woohoo! :)

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  76. BrittneyMarch 1, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I'm a follower of your blog!

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  77. LauraMarch 1, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    My favorite running product is my Garmin. Best invention ever!

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  78. LauraMarch 1, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Woah CSN has EVERYTHING! I'd definitely buy a new bath rug set for my bathroom- mine are so old! (ew).

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  79. Jenna ZMarch 2, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    CSN giveaway 5 entries:
    1) I would buy an Olymipc bar! I was a real, 45 pound 6 foot long bar!
    2 + 3) I follow you (corgipants) and tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/#!/corgipants/status/43083546449031168
    4) Added you to my blogroll
    6) I follow you via GFC

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  80. Jenna ZMarch 2, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Running products giveaway 5 entries:
    1) I LOVE my ipod. I know, not really running product but it's the one thing I could NOT do without. It's my music, a timer, a coach, a diary, a time-waster when I'm stuck somewhere.
    2 + 3) I follow you (corgipants) and tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/#!/corgipants/status/43084551794339840
    4) Added you to my blogroll
    6) I follow you via GFC

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  81. RoseRunnerMarch 3, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    My favorite running product is...well, more than one. my essentials are: bodyglide, sunscreen, sunglasses, and gum. and money to buy a drink.

    my runners up are garmmin and ipod. But if I had to, I could ditch those.

    I am adding you to my google reader subscription!

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  82. RoseRunnerMarch 3, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    What I will buy from CSN....a pasta maker. My boyfriend has been wanting one for a long time...

    Adding you to my reader subscription

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