Skora Running and Sweat Pink Winners!

Workout stats-
Plank a day- ladder plank

Kyle from Skora Running contacted me a few days ago and wanted me to share with you guys all about the new running shoe brand Skora.

Don't these shoes look awesome??!!!

Here's what Skora is all about:

At SKORA, we look at things differently. We believe that running shoes should be built to encourage running performance that is as biomechanically correct as possible, with minimal interference. Our footwear lets people run naturally. Run Real is our philosophy and we stand by it.

I LOVE their philosophy "Run Real!"   I haven't personally tried minimalist running but I love the idea behind it.  It makes a lot of sense...people have been running always and a long time ago they didn't have brands of shoes to choose from...they just ran barefoot.  Hopefully Skora will be my first minimalist shoe to try!  :-)


I also love that these shoes are designed by runners!  In my opinion it is hard to believe in something that you don't do yourself.  


Go check out the website!  They talk about how Skora started and about how they are made...very interesting!!!


I love how these shoes look!  They are so different and unique!  And being a pink girl...I LOVE these!

Make sure to watch this awesome video by Skora!!!  Makes me want to go for a run right now!!!

You can pre-order Skora running shoes now!  They will start shipping them out on August 1st!

We have winners!!!!  These four people have won a pair of sweat pink shoelaces!  Congratulations!!!  I will contact you by email to get your shipping info.  If I haven't contacted you please email me at mindy@roadrunnergirl.com.

• M. Louise Cunningham!

• Angela!

• Laurel C!

• Erin!

Thanks to everyone who entered!  I read each and every one of your comments and loved hearing what you had to say!!!

QOTD: What are your thoughts on minimalist running?  Have you ever tried it?  If so, what minimalist shoe do you run in?

Calling All Princesses!

Workout Stats:
Plank a Day- 1:42

You all know that Disney races are my absolute favorite!  Well, yesterday was the first day of registration for the Disney Princess Half Marathon!  How many of you signed up???  I've done this race the past two years...I LOVE it!  Who doesn't love running through Cinderella's castle???

You can read my Princess Half Marathon race recaps here and here!  


I love anything Disney and there's nothing like running 13.1 miles that are truly magical!  Disney does it like they do everything...BIG!  And this year is the 5th anniversary so I'm sure they will do something special to commemorate that!

I'm debating on doing the Disney Royal Family 5K on that Saturday this year too.  I've never done this one but would love to run it!  They are also offering a breakfast after this 5K and a Pasta in the Park on Friday night.  Debating on one of these options too.

And I can't wait to see what the theme will be this year!  The first year I ran it the theme was the Princess and the Frog.  Last year's theme was Tangled.  So...maybe they will use the newest princess Merida from Brave?  Or since it's the 5th anniversary maybe they will use one of the classic princesses like Sleeping Beauty (my favorite)?  I would LOVE pink bling!!!

Whatever they choose, I am excited!  I LOVE this race!!!

QOTD: Who is your favorite Disney Princess?  Have you ever ran this race?  Do you plan to?  Have you done any of the dining options they are offering?  Tell me in the comments!  Thanks!

Don't forget to enter my SweatPink laces giveaway!  These pink laces would be perfect for adding bling to your shoes for the Princess Half!!!

Sweat Pink Giveaway!

Stats-
3 miles/29:23
Average pace- 9:47

I knew this run was going to be tough...my legs are still super sore from Sunday's leg workout. I was aiming to do 3.5 but 3 was all I had in me. This week is going to be hard due to late nights at VBS. But I got it done! The challenge for my first graders last night was to find something in nature that reminded them of God's power and then thank Him for it. God showed me his power through the gorgeous sunrise this morning. And then I stopped my run at 3 miles...looked up and there was a beautiful rainbow in the sky! Finding God's power isn't hard...it's all around us!!!


So....who's ready for a giveaway???  Most of you know that I am a Sweat Pink Ambassador!  This community is awesome!  They have been sharing sweat pink love ALL over the place!  I'm so excited to be a part of this awesome group!

I LOVE the mission of Fit Approach...the organization behind Sweat Pink:

We believe that kicking ass is best done in pretty shoes. We’ve learned that real women sweat, and sweat hard. We know that assertiveness, strength, and ambition are the ultimate feminine qualities. We concede that sometimes it takes hours to get ready, but we’re also no strangers to just rolling out of bed and going. We’re convinced that we run faster in pink shoelaces. We believe in pushing ourselves, and we believe in giving ourselves a break, too. We’re all about the rush of endorphins and the thrill of the challenge. We’re all for looking great and feeling even better. We’re committed to finding our best fit, and making it stick.

How do we get there?
We climb.
We journey.
We balance.
We reward.

Doesn't that make you want to SweatPink with me???  Here's your chance!  I am giving away four pairs of SweatPink shoelaces!  I love what the sweatpink shoelaces represent: "inspiring people to feel strong, confident and tough no matter who you are, or what you look like." source

Here's how to enter:

1. Mandatory: Leave a comment telling me what activity/exercise makes you sweat pink. Make sure to tell me your email address so I can contact you if you win. 
2. Extra entry: Tweet about this giveaway: I want to #SweatPink with @mindybobe! Pink laces giveaway- http://www.roadrunnergirl.com/2012/07/sweat-pink-giveaway.html (leave a comment saying you did this)
3. Extra entry: Visit Fit Approach and tell me something you learned there. 

That's it!  Winners will be picked using random.org.  The giveaway will end on Tuesday, July 17th at midnight CST.  Good luck!!!

This giveaway has ended!  

Click here to view the winners of the Sweat Pink Giveaway!