Bondi Band Giveaway!!

Posted by hellyontherun in Giveaway, Running, Shopping, Uncategorized and tagged with Bondi Band, Giveaway, Headband, Race Gear, Running June 3, 2014

The opportunity came for me to try out a Bondi Band after hearing so many good things about it. It’s takes sweat like no other headband, has cool prints and colors, it’s stretchy and breathable–I’d love it for sure, right?

Well, the band itself is great. It did all those things other people said it did and I love the one I have.

Love ya, Salt!

But deep down, I know that I’m more of a visor girl.

That being said, I’ve tried sooo many types of head bands from Wal-mart types to online boutiques and I really liked the Bondi-Band and do sport it on occasion; it’d be the one I’d recommend if people asked me about a head band that can take sweat. It does. I’ve tested it on runs in my Arizona heat.

If you check out their website, you’ll find a plethora of prints, colors, and funny sayings. You can find one that fits you and your personality no doubt. AND, you can use the coupon code SWEATPINK for 10% off your entire order (excludes Bargain Bin items, Custom items, and Build Your Own) at checkout.

But if you’re feeling lucky, Bondi Band was gracious enough to send me a couple of headbands to giveaway–hope you like tiaras!

All you have to do to enter is click on the raffle copter link below and:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Comment below with your answer to–When was the last time you sweated?

To give yourself a better shot:

1. Like Bondi Band on Facebook
2. Like Helly On The Run on Facebook
3. Follow Bondi Band on Twitter
4. Follow Helly On The Run on Twitter
5. Tweet about the giveaway

The fine print:
-ships in U.S. only
-the first name drawn will get first pick of headbands
-giveaway starts today and ends on Friday, June 6th
-I was sent the two head bands from Bondi Band and did not choose the prints, colors, or designs. All opinions expressed in this post are solely my own.

A What’s Next Update

Posted by hellyontherun in Race, Running and tagged with 27k, Adrenaline, Aravaipa Running, New Things, Race, Run Steep Get High, Running, Running at Night, Trail Running May 30, 2014

I hadn’t planned on doing any summer racing but my running group advertised a popular trail run that many said they were participating in.

So I’ve never done an actual trail race.

And I’ve never raced at night.

Totally seems like a good idea to do both for the first time together, right?

The race is put on by Jamil Coury, the guy I wrote about a few weeks ago who did the Barkley Marathon. He founded Aravaipa Running and I’ve heard nothing but good things about their races. I’m super excited to finally have a chance at participating in one.

I’m pretty excited about it actually. Nervous too, but definitely more excited. There’s a 10k, a 27k, and a 64k option and I decided to go with the 27k. AZTNT, my running group, has a ton of people signed up for it so it’s going to be a great time running with friends. I don’t have any goals or expectations with it; I just plan on enjoying myself doing something different.

I feel like I need things to look forward to to kinda help the days go by. With this 100 Days of No Soda starting, I’m going to need all the motivation I can get. I plan on also looking around for a 4th of July run. August will be plenty busy with me going back to work (this news will be elaborated on in a later post 🙂 ) and once fall gets here, race season comes with it full throttle.

But for now, this trail race in a couple of weeks has me counting the days. I’ve got my head lamp ready and we’ll just see what happens!

–Have you ran a race a night? What tips can you give me?

–Do you schedule races to have something to look forward to? What’s the method behind your planning, if any?

Have a great weekend! Tomorrow’s the last day to think of something for the 100 Days of Summer Challenge! Keep me company (and help hold me accountable) as I try to go without soda 🙂

The challenge starts June 1st and ends September 8th. Click here for details.

It’s Getting Hot in Here {and an Ignite Naturals review}

Posted by hellyontherun in Running and tagged with 100 Days of Summer, Challenge, Electrolytes, Hot, Ignite Naturals, No Soda, Running, Weather May 29, 2014

Living in Arizona, I’m used to our hot weather. Really, I don’t think there’s anywhere else I’d rather live.

But running here is ~~hot~~ hard.

We typically don’t see crazy heat til June but it looks like we’re in for a long summer as my run on Tuesday was in above average temperatures.

Before my run

After my run. Not much of a difference lol!

I made sure to hydrate and even tried out a new product by Ignite Naturals.

The box comes with 10 packets of three different flavors-Blueberry, Dragonfruit Lemon Lime, and Tangerine Passion Fruit. For my run, I tried Blueberry.

The instructions say to add 1 packet with 8-12 ounces of water depending on taste preference. I grabbed a bottle of Dasani (16.9 oz), took a swig, and then poured in the pack. My thought process was that after I drank from the bottle, I would make it around 12 ounces of water. I might have over shot my drink. Once I mixed the contents and tasted it, it tasted really good but also really fruity. I blame it on my very scientific way of having made my drink so I don’t think it’s always this way.

I tried it again the next day at track, giving Tangerine Passion Fruit a shot. This time, I took a small sip from my water, then mixed in the contents. Much better. It was still on the fruity side but definitely not as concentrated as the previous mix.

Pluses:
*100% Plant based
*Vegan
*Non GMO
*Gluten Free
*Tasty
*Convenient on-the-go packaging

Cons:
*A litte on the fruity side for me (they do have other not so fruity flavors though like prickly pear and coconut water)

I like trying new types of electrolyte drinks especially because of the aforementioned heat wave that’s started. And also, since I’m planning on going 100 Days without soda, I’m going to need some alternative options.

I was really pleased to see that people were excited to keep me company in my new venture. Some things people are planning on going 100 Days doing:

–eating a bowl of fruit
–no sugar
–sit ups
–no alcoholic beverages

Remember, it doesn’t have to be deprivation of something. You can add things that you struggle doing and hope that after a 100 Days it becomes a habit.

Two more days before we start–join in!

The challenge starts June 1st and ends September 8th.

–What’s the weather like where you’re running?

–What do you think you can go 100 Days doing?

–What type of electrolyte drinks do you like?