Happy Monday! What a weekend it was. I feel like I need one extra day in this weekend but unfortunately, as we all know, that isn’t possible. So instead, I’m up early busting out 5 miles before a busy day of work. I hope you had a great weekend!
Remember when Theodora and I met up for a long run before work on Friday? Well we both showed up dressed in adorable New Balanace gear thanks to the gang who is sponsoring our team, Team Off Balance, for the Massachusetts Reach the Beach. Sure, it was embarrassing to run side by side in matching gear, but we were both in love with the jacket, thanks to New Balance.
This team really has been incredible thus far. We may not be the fastest but we’ll definitely be well dressed and in great spirits!
On Wednesday night, Bo told me that I had a huge package. Unfortunately, due to my bout of stomach flu, I had no interest in digging into the package. Instead I left it for Thursday, hoping it would provide a midweek pick me up. I saw that Tina and a few other team members had received packages but I still wasn’t sure what to expect. For the majority of my running career, I ran in Target gear. My first step beyond Target was Lululemon and I was immediately in love with their vibrant colors and wonderful gear. But, beyond that, I haven’t really tried many different types of running gear. Little did I know that the box was really a treasure chest of running gear!
After opening this box, filled to the brim with New Balance goodies stuffed in a perfectly sized New Balance duffel, I have my work cut out for me. Not only have these goodies made me feel like the luckiest little runner in the world, but they’ve also motivated my ass to train seriously for Reach the Beach. I don’t want to let the gang at New Balance down in May and am now more motivated than ever to revaluate my goals with Gia, my running coach, after the National Half on March 17th!
My goal is to review each of these pieces for your benefit, but until then I want to share what I received and what have already leaped to the top as my favorites.
- Get Back racer back in Black(I have already worn this 2 times!)
- NBX Cocona(TM) Low Cut socks (Thin, technical socks but provide plenty of cushion.)
- NBX Prism Half Zip (I love the foldout hand warmers and wore this for my long run on Friday, pictured above.)
- PDA running gloves with TouchTip(TM) technology for use with smartphones
- Tri-Viz running hat with three-way visibility (This will be perfect for night running during Reach the Beach)
- Fun Run Skirt in black
- NBX Prism Run Short in black
- Tonic Crop bra in white/Dewberry
- Prism Capri in black and Dewberry
- Prism Icefil(R) Short Sleeve in Black
- Heathered Short Sleeve in Pink Shock
- Impact Capri
- A variety of NGR bars
- 870 v.2 shoes (black and read)
- New Balance GPS watch
So while I have a lot of work to do in the running and review department, the folks at New Balance want to give you guys the chance to snag some of their great products at a discount. Until March 10th, you guys can use the code NBRTB129TDE47 on shopnewbalance.com for free shipping and a 15% discount!
If you have any questions about the gear, let me know and I’ll do my best to answer them or get you the answer.
Do you have a favorite running or workout brand? What made you love the brand?
