Top Gifts for Runners!

It's getting close to Christmas time...the most wonderful time of the year! And today is Black Friday...and yes I am out with the crazies doing some shopping! I love it! And what's great about it...me and my hubby shop Black Friday together every year...and have a blast! His sister watches our boys for us so we can shop 'til we drop (thanks Katie)! Believe me...this is the ONLY time of the year that I can get Andy to shop lol!

So with shopping on my mind I thought a post about the top gifts for runners would be appropriate!

Now keep in mind that these gift ideas are my opinion....and things I need like as a runner! ;-)

• Gift Cards. Who doesn't like gift cards? Especially ones to your local running store or running stores online (roadrunnersports.com or runningskirts.com)!

• Medal Hanger. All runners need a place to display their most prized possessions...those race medals! I am in need of another one..mine is full! 

• GPS Watch. All runners need a way to check their pace, time, and distance! I absolutely love my Garmin! It's pretty old and I would love one of the new ones! Other brands include Polar and Nike+ but I can't steer away from Garmin.

• Running Clothes. All runners need the right running clothes. In the winter we need tights, pants, and long sleeve shirts. In the summer we need running skirts, shorts, and tank tops.

You know I LOVE my skirts from runningskirts.com! I have my eye on the Chevron Athletic Skirt!

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• Socks and Compression Socks. Socks are an essential need for runners. You can never have too many socks! My favorite brands are Swiftwick and Pro Compression. And compression socks are awesome for running in AND for recovery.

• Headbands. Runners don't like hair falling in their eyes or face while running. And sweat is another factor...it's not fun getting sweat in your eyes. So some kind of headband is a must. My favorites are Bondi Bands, BIC Bands, and Sweaty Bands!

• Fuel. Those packs of GU, Sports Beans, Sharkies, or Gummy Bears are perfect stocking stuffers for the long distance runner! 

• Lifeproof iPhone case. There have been many times I've been on a run and a rain shower has appeared out of nowhere. Then I am freaking out because my iPhone can't get wet. This case is waterproof, shock proof, dirt proof, and snow proof!

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In my opinion I would be happy opening any of the above gifts and I'm sure the runner you're buying for would too!

QOTD: What running item is on your wish list?

Runners Needed and WINNER Winner!

Please pardon my lack of creative blogging this week...I am up to my eyeballs in price tags, hangers, and clothes!  I'm trying to get everything ready to sell at the consignment sale next week!  It's a lot of work!!! I'm a lot little overwhelmed!!!

Ok I know all you care about is knowing the winner of the Bondi Band Giveaway!!!  So....here ya go!  Random.org picked number 28!

Congratulations Jennifer Nelson!!! Please email me at mindy@roadrunnergirl.com so I can send you your Bondi Bands!!!


Starting on Sundays, I am going to be "spotlighting" runners on my blog!  I'm super excited about this because it's always fun to learn more about other runners AND find new blogs to read!  If you are a runner and are interested in being featured on my blog please email me and I will send you all the details!  Basically I'm going to pick your brain ask you some questions and want pictures of you!  I promise it's not as creepy as it sounds! ;-)

QOTD: Do you like to sell things or would you rather just donate them to goodwill?

Bondi Band Review and Giveaway!!!

It's no secret that I like to look cute when I'm running!  That's why I run in a skirt and always have something cute in my hair!  One of my most favorite products is Bondi Bands!  

They look cute when you're just hanging out!

Or when you are running!

But the BEST thing about Bondi Bands (in my opinion) is their wicking capability.  I live in the south and it gets really hot here in the summer.  I need something that will keep the sweat out of my eyes.  Bondi Bands do this perfectly!  When everyone else is wiping sweat out of their eyes (and you know how bad that burns) I am perfectly happy because my Bondi Band has collected all the sweat and kept it from running down my forehead into my eyes.  That's why they say their Bondi Bands are "No Slip, No Drip."  It's really true...they collect all the sweat and they don't slip on your head!  Plus...they are super cute and fun!!!

Here are a few facts about Bondi Band:

• Their products are unisex. My hubby actually borrows mine when he does P90X workouts!
• They are 100% American made.  I love this because so many things are not made in America anymore.
• They can be worn on their own or under other hats, helmets, and visors.
• They are made of stretchy, breathable material which allows them to fit virtually every head size and shape.
• Their fashion lycra fabric is fun and perfect for every day.  I've also worn these while running..they still wick the sweat away!
• In warm weather the "No Slip, No Drip" moisture wicking headbands are great to wick away sweat, keep hair back, and keep ear buds in ears.
• In colder weather, they are great to keep your ears warm.  I always wear my Bondi Bands covering my ears in the winter!
• Bondi Band donates 10% of pretax profits to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  How awesome is that???
• In addition to the headbands they offer armbands, wristbands, wicking hats, wicking ponytail hats, wicking pigtail hats, wicking neck gators, wicking sweat towels, and even items for your children and dogs!!!
• They offer customized products.  With every Sole2Soul Sisters group that we train...we order Bondi Bands customized with our copyrighted logo!

So who wants some Bondi Bands?  Kelly at BondiBand was kind enough to send me TWO of these awesome headbands to give to YOU!  One of them is made of the lycra material and the other is made of the wicking material.  They are both SUPER cute!

Here's how to enter:

1. Mandatory: Visit Bondi Band's website and tell me which headband is your favorite and why.
2. Extra entry: Tweet about this giveaway: I just entered a @bondiband giveaway via @mindybobe http://bit.ly/MLDzXj (leave a comment saying you did this)
3. Extra entry: Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect and leave a comment saying you did this.

That's it!  Winners will be picked using random.org.  The giveaway will end on Tuesday August 14th at midnight CST.  Good luck!!!

If you just can't wait and need to order some Bondi Bands on your own...you can use these coupon codes:

• Buy 3 Get 1 FREE  coupon code: ONE
• Five for $25 coupon code: FIVE

Disclaimer: Bondi Band sent me their product to giveaway. I received no other compensation. All opinions in the above post are mine and mine alone!

Sorry! This giveaway has ended!