As usual, my pictures from RBM are nothing less than stellar.
These 3 are the best of the bunch, no lie.
all business
high-fiving the Grim Reaper
lazy stroll across the finish line…
I just finished up my mandatory 7-days-no-running-post-marathon rest week. The first 3 days are always nice but then I get antsy. My sleeping was off this week and physically I feel like a sloth. Today I enjoyed 6 very easy miles and homeostasis was restored…just like that.
giveaway
The folks at Under Armour contacted me about a review and giveaway of their Fleece Divide Hoody. I’m a sucker for a cozy hooded sweatshirt so why not?
pros
1. Definitely cozy and comfy. The kind of sweatshirt you put on after a freezing cold long run in the winter.
2. It’s 100% polyester so you could potentially wear it running, as long as you have a wicking long-sleeved shirt underneath.
cons
1. It’s not really my style. It’s a tad too shiny?
2. It’s too big. Entirely my fault though. It is semi-fitted and I assumed it would run small so I ordered a medium (I’m normally a XS/S). A small would have been plenty big.
Now the good stuff – UA is giving away a Fleece Divide Hoody to one lucky reader!
to enter
Leave a comment telling me your one essential piece of winter running gear. That’s it. I loathe complicated giveaways.
the rules
1. US residents only.
2. Must leave a comment to enter by midnight Wednesday, December 19th.
3. One winner will be randomly selected and announced on Thursday, December 20th. If the winner does not claim their prize within 24 hours, another winner will be selected.
Good luck! I’m off to enjoy more homemade peppermint bark.
I was given the UA Fleece Divide Hoody in exchange for my review but my opinions are my own.
I’ve missed a few posts, but WOW you rocked that marathon!!! I have to go back to your recap and get caught up, but hope you’re feeling great 🙂
I love my fleece tights…
And I’m also a fan of long runs with you on cold Friday mornings 🙂
Now that you’re back from the break, let’s do another soon!
I must have gloves in the cold–I am miserable if my hands are freezing!
I have also found YakTracks to be pretty awesome for snowy running.
I love how serious you are in your pics! That’s a sign of a balls to the wall race. Essential winter running gear – gloves. I hate complicated giveaways too. We have underarmour hoodies at work and I LOVE to wear them. So soft and comfy.
In addition to warm layers, I need a pair of good gloves!
definitely my gloves!!
Congrats on your race! As always awesome!
Must have a windbreaker!
Oiselle Lesley running tights!
One essential piece of running gear = gloves. I have Raynaud’s so they are a must!
Congrats on your race!
I have to have gloves and a headband that covers my ears!!
My essential piece of running gear has to be wicking socks. I love Balegas…they are so comfy!
My essential running gear is my new highlighter yellow windbreaker, keeping me safe, warm and dry!
The last pic is great 🙂 The sweatshirt looks great, it doesn’t look too big – it makes it look cozier! My essential running gear in the winter (after my Garmin and shoes) is gloves.
I love running in my running skirts! I know it’s winter and its cold but with a pair of thin three tights under neath its perfect for this chilly weather. 🙂 (this hoodie would the perfect addition to my running gear!)
oooh peppermint bark! recipe?? I like your race pics – you look tough! And slightly pissed 🙂
winter running stuff I need – gloves, for the most part since I am convinced i have reynaud’s and need two pairs if it is below 32 out. sad.
need my gloves for cold weather running…..
Love the determination in your photos 🙂
In the winter I cannot run without my gloves that work with my iphone… you know, sometimes you need to change the song to get you moving!
Congrats on the marathon!
I love my beanie with a hole for my ponytail. It keeps my ears warm and I look so weird with a three inch long puff out the back it makes me smile (a good thing at 5:00am).
I have a pair of gloves with mitten attachments that I don’t think I could live without during the Northeast Winter running season!
LOVE that hoodie!
Nike fleece tights are my fav. It doesn’t get THAT cold where I live, but once in a while, the cold weather shocks you and you’re unprepared!
Gloves and a beanie are a must! Can run in shorts but need to cover up the head!
Congratulations on your race!
My one essential piece of winter running gear is my gloves!! I am so much warmer with gloves on.
GLOVES! The rest of me could freeze for all I care, but if my hands get cold it is unbearable.
I AM DYING WITH YOUR PICS. YOU are TOO cute, but yeah, you seriously are all business. Still, an awesome time.
Winter running gear — what I need — skully and/or ski mask for my ears/face. I hate when my face is cold.
I hate running in the cold, but when I have to, I need running gloves!
It doesn’t get too cold in Seattle, so I’m usually fine with long tights and a few layers on top. Gloves and headband are also nice when it’s extra chilly.
Love the pics — you were clearly very focused! And congrats on the PR!
Ooh, give me an entry! I could never have too many hoodies! My essential piece of gear is…..boring. It’s my hat (fleece beanie–not attractive but cozy)–it handles both wind and cold.
High-fiving the Grim Reaper! I wish I’d thought of that for my CIM pictures.
My favorite winter running gear item are my nice thermal gloves. I hate cold hands!
Running shoes 🙂 I ALWAYS over do it and wear too much…getting better.
Running tights. I prefer to run in shorts but it’s not always possible!!!
Congratulations on the marathon finish!
My must have winter gear is my Smartwool arm sleeves!
My essential winter running gear is Maidenform leggings. http://www.maidenform.com/shapewear/solutions/layering-pieces/flexees-fat-free-dressing-legging-1644?showSearchBC=true
If I get warm while working out, I can yank them up and they’ll stay up as shorts.
I’m a little behind on blog reading, but looks like you rocked that marathon! Good job on the post-race no running too – that’s so hard for me!
My favorite winter running gear for really cold days is my Nike Hyperwarm mockturleneck. It was warm enough that it was all I needed for my 19*F run the other day!
Way to go on the marathon! I’d be so happy with a 3:41!! My favorite winter running gear is a super cute jacket I got from Athleta last year. It’s pretty warm so I have to reserve it only for really cold days which we haven’t had a lot of this year in PA, have we?
My essential winter running gear is a fleece neck gaiter. Don’t leave home without it!
It’s usually not too too cold where I live, so my winter workout gear is mostly just a beanie and gloves 🙂
Headband to protect my ears.
running tights and gloves are very necessary for me!
my fav piece of winter running gear is my C9 headband. i just got it this year but i’ve worn in about 3 times and i love, love, love it. i has an opening for your ponytail and it stays in place. keeps my ears nice and toasty will i’m running.
LOVE the hoodie! especially the color, purple is my fav! great job on the marathon!
I love running tights! My favorite are from the Gap fit line. They are capris. Most of the time I wear a team sparkle skirt on top of them so I’m not just running around america showing off my booty!
I have to use my Philadelphia Marathon gloves. They fit perfectly and keep me just warm enough.
My essential piece of gear are my mittens. Gloves just arent enough, so mittens go on top!
Essential winter gear = headwear – anything that warms my ears, basically.
Looks comfy!
My running tights are my winter essential. I love the ones from REI since they make them in shorter lengths for people like me.
My essential winter running thing is my hat!
My thermal shirt by Hanes Her Way
is a must for me running in the cold.
Reminds me of my childhood and playing in the snow:)