Giveaway Number 4: Run Courage Necklace!

December 22, 2010 | Filed in: Uncategorized

The lucky Zensah Winners were comments number:

and

comment number 41 – Kim won the $50 gift card!

Congrats guys! If you email me at [email protected], I will get you in touch with the right person for your prize.

I am so excited for the last giveaway, and so thankful that Nana Smith Designs offered to give away one of my FAVORITE necklaces. I have mine and wear it daily, and love it! I get a lot of compliments on it too!

Mine is the 26.2 on a heart and I am showcasing it in this horrible picture I took of myself after the gym! Sick! Oh well, sorry I wasn’t going to shower just for the picture! :)

Nana Smith Designs is giving away this one!

I LOVE this necklace and it retails for $65! Her stuff is so cute and dainty but still shows that you kick some serious butt, which I love. So many necklaces that are running related seem to be so bulky or masculine and these are girly and can be worn every day without being overwhelming or drawing too much attention. I wear mine to all the events I work and every now and then I think about how I have run marathons too. Sentimental and weird, I know. So there are two ways to enter.

One way to enter is to leave a comment saying how running makes you courageous! Here’s what I would comment

“Running makes me feel courageous because after a run I feel like I can take on the world and it makes me feel really strong!”

The other way to enter is to tweet about the giveaway including @chicrunner and @nsdesigns.

You can also find her on facebook if you want to know more about her jewelry. Also make sure to stop by her website! Great gift ideas for Valentines Day (yes, I saw some valentines decorations yesterday at the store), Birthdays, First Marathons, anything! She’s so sweet and I’m so happy that she ends the giveaways of December off on a great note!

I got in a GREAT gym session this morning with 7 miles on the bike, a quick mile on the treadmill and about 30 minutes of weight training. I am really getting back into the swing of things and finally am feeling awesome about working out again. On the other hand, I can’t believe I’m running a half in three days!

Good luck to everyone and I hope you all have enjoyed the December giveaways!!

xoxo

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I LOOOVE the necklance!

Running makes me feel courageous because I am not afraid to set big goals and challenge and push myself to get there.

Necklace is adorbs!

Running makes me feel courageous because no matter how out of shape I’ve gotten I can get it back! It takes a brave woman to lace up running shoes after having a baby!

LOVE it!

Running makes me feel courageous because it pushes me to step out of my comfort zone and try new things…like triathlons :)

LOVE the necklace! I think running has given me the courage to try things that I had not thought were possible. I never thought I would do a marathon or a triathlon but now I have and it all started with a 5k!

I LOVE her stuff!!! I’ve wanted a necklace but I’ve never been able to justify the cash for a present for me.

Running makes me feel courageous because it shows me that I am strong both physically and mentally.

Running makes me feel courageous because I feel so accomplished after setting and achieving my goals like there is nothing I can’t do.

Running gives me courage to push outside my comfort zone when dealing with new people and situations.

Running makes me feel courageous when I am able to push aside a bad race and get back out there to just train harder!

Running makes me feel most courageous on those days where I actually don’t feel like doing my run. I’ll be all grouch & lazy, but once I force myself out there & get the run in, I feel so much better & so proud of myself!

Running makes me courageous because while I am running I know and feel that I can do anything and even though my first Half Marathon wasn’t my greatest run, I am planning to tackle one next year because I know that I can!

Running gives me the courage and patience to be a mom and role model for two daughters.

Running also makes me courageous by pushing my limits. I used to think running 3 miles was quite the feat, until I ran a 10k…then a half marathon… and my first marathon.

Running makes me courageous because it allows me to accomplish things I never dreamed of. It shows me how good a nice butt kicking can feel!

Running makes me feel courageous because I can always find someway to break out of my own comfort zone. Running 2 blocks used to be a feat, and now I’ve run a half marathon, just 8 months later!

Running makes me feel courageous because I’m doing something just for me – not for work, friends, family, or anything else. But it makes all those things better.

I love the jewelry!
Running makes me feel courageous because it teaches me I can accomplish anything I set my mind to.

Running make me feel courageous because when I’m running and after I run I feel as though I’m in control of my life and I can and will beat my ED. (As well as do anything else in the world!)

Running makies me feel coruageous because not everyone has the ability to do it. My grandmother lost her leg a couple years ago, and I always think about her to keep me going during a run. I tell myself, she will never run or walk again, so I am going to give 110% just for her :)

Running has taught me that I can do anything I put my mind to and that I am far more courageous than I know I am sometimes.

Running makes me feel courageous because it empowers me to be me and do something for myself.

Running makes me feel so strong, like I can do anything and take on the world! It’s such a great feeling during a good run when you feel like you could go on forever!

Running makes me feel courageous because it makes me feel strong and makes me overcome the feeling of wanting to quit.

Running makes me feel courageous because when I look back on what I’ve accomplished, I know I can do that & more.

I also tweeted about the giveaway! @christywong

Wandering past the park at 4 am in the dark after a recent shooting there? Exploring the streets in several new towns solo? Traveling to new cities and chatting up strangers? What gives one the courage to do all this? Yep, you guessed it – running.

Running gives me the courage to take on the world :)

Running makes me courageous because I’m able to take on anything that comes my way.

Running makes me feel courageous because I always feel like ‘I can not believe I just did’ that after a great run.

running makes me feel courageous because when i run i feel strong and independent!!

Running makes me feel courageous because I never thought I could run (I was always fat and out of shape) and given that I have been able to do that, I realize how much else I can do! it’s pretty awesome!

I love her stuff! I’ve always wanted to get a necklace, but I’m still broke, so I hope I win!! Running gives me courage because it makes me feel strong. I know that seems like kind of a lame answer, but it’s true!

running makes me feel courageous because it pushes my body to its limits and shows me how far I can go.

Running makes me feel courageous because it makes me stronger every day I run and gives me the courage to accomplish anything I put my mind to.

Running makes me feel courageous because with each step I am moving forward…I can see how far I’ve gone, I know where I am at, and I know what I have to do to finish. Check.

Running makes me courageous because it makes me think of myself as a tough person. After running 18 miles in 21 degrees, the walk to my car doesn’t seem so bad!

Running makes me courageous as I know from experience that if I can run marathons, I can do anything! Even keep kids entertained during their winter break! :-)

Running makes me feel courageous because I am beating the odds. Doctors told me I would never be able to run again, but I have now completed 18 races, including 5 half-marathons.

Running gives me courage to face challenges. It helped me through some dark times. Growing up I wasn’t athletic. Had I only known that I didn’t need courage to run, but that running IS what gives courage, I might have started a lot earlier.

Running makes me courageous because it allows me to face challenges and overcome them one by one. Not only does running make me courageous but it changes my way of thinking to “I could never do that” to “Let’s do this” and I just love that.

It doesn’t matter how much you weigh, how far the distance, or how fast your pace is–it takes courage to get out there and run. Good job!

Running makes me feel corageous because it was someething that I always struggled with.. and my first 1/2 I raised money for leukemia/lymphoma society, which was such an amazing feeling in itself.

the necklace is gorgeous. courage goes hand in hand with running. you need it for mile 8-11 when running a half marathon. :) definitely comes in handy.

Running makes me courageous because it shows me that I can reach any goal if I work hard enough.

Running takes me away and brings me back all at once.

I can escape the crush of work, a 2-year-old son and just life for a few (or several) miles. That escape helps me to focus on what’s important so I can approach things more thoughtfully and (hopefully) patiently.

That necklace is so awesome. For me, courage and strength have been a huge factor in achieving my goals for fitness and through all of the challenges I’ve faced. Running makes me feel courageous because I know that I can accomplish anything now that I’ve taken it on. The feeling that you get from it is beyond what I can accurately describe. There really is nothing like it in the world. I now know that no matter what challenges or roadblocks appear, I can most surely overcome them no matter what it takes because I am courageous and am strong!

Running makes me feel couragous because I’m out there doing something others think is impossible but I’m setting a good example for my kids that you can set high goals and reach for them.

Running makes me feel courageous because I have successfully taken that first step of getting out of my warm bed at an ungodly hour in the morning, and it’s all uphill from there. If I can do that, my day is going to go great.

Running gives me the courage to face life strong and head on. Running has given me the strength to be curageous in every area of my life.#truth

I’m normally scared of the dark but not when I’m running! I’ll quite happily run along a canal late at night without even worrying about who might be lurking under the bridges – and yes I know I should probably not do that but at least I’m not scared!

Running makes me feel courageous because it gives me peace and inner strength that allows me to face life’s ups and downs. The downs don’t seem so bad after a run.

Running gives me courage to face negativity while wearing a smile.

running makes me feel courageous because it made me brave my fear of organized sports events – as a kid I was always made fun of at those for being unathletic. not so during my first 5k….I felt great!

happy holidays Danica <3

Running makes me courageous because after running 10, 15 or 20 miles I feel like I can do ANYTHING. Lately, life makes me feel like crawling under a rock. Running gets me out from under that rock and outside facing the world.

running makes me feel courageous because I have the ability to set goals and ACHIEVE them!

Running makes me feel courageous because I keep going in spite of all of the injuries I`ve suffered along the way!

And on a totally unrelated note – Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!! I hope it`s amazing! :o)

Running makes me feel courageous because it encourages me to push myself further and further with every run! Running not only completes me but is apart of who i am!

Merry Christmas!
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Running makes me feel courageous because as a struggling, single mom it shows my son that you can do anything you put your mind to. I put my mind on not just surviving but thriving for him.

Running gives me courage because with every strike of the pavement I am taking charge of my life and taking personal responsibility for my future :)

Running makes me feel courageous because it’s something I didn’t start until I turned 40. I guess you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!

Running gives me the courage to go out in public wearing uber-unflattering compression pants!

Running makes me feel courageous because when I do I have this whole new “I can do anything” attitude… on and off the pavement! <3

Running makes me feel courageous because its just me and the road and it frees me from everything that can hold me back.

Running makes me feel courageous because I’m using my body in a very positive way to reach my goal- wearing a white bikini on the beach!

Running makes me feel courageous because it is something that I never thought I could do and when I run I feel like it is an accomplishment everytime.

Running makes me feel courageous because it gives me time to reflect on the journey of my life and all the ups and downs I’ve lived through. It makes me remember how strong I am and how able I am to oversome and thrive!

I don’t have twitter. If I FB your blog and her page does that count for another entry?

Running makes me feel courageous because 2 years ago I couldn’t run 20 feet without dying. Now I can do 6!

Running makes me courageous because I can cover lengths that used to seem outrageous to me! I feel so proud when I can tell someone how far my last run was. :)

Running makes me feel courageous because I set the limits beyond what I know I think I can achieve.

Running makes me feel courageous because when I push myself hard I feel like I can do anything! Running has made me feel so strong and empowered I have come to love and treasure it so much!

Running makes me courageous because i’m not afraid of others judging me when i run.

This necklace is adorable! Running makes me courageous because it makes me feel like I am physically, mentally and emotionally capable of anything. I love pushing myself – whether I am out on the trails or inside at the gym. Just knowing that I am able to motivate MYSELF gives me the courage to try new things and life a more fulfilled life.

Thanks for this giveaway!
-Katie

Running makes me courageous because no matter what I have failed at, or someone makes me feel like I can’t do something– I can run!!

Running makes me feel courageous because it empowers me and makes me feel I can accomplish anything!

Running makes me courageous because after completing my first marathon (despite an Achilles tendon injury) I felt like I could do absolutely anything I set my mind to. I’ve since run two more marathons & several half-marathons, & I’ve never lost that “on top of the world” feeling that comes from crossing the finish line! What’s more, I think that sense that I can do anything has translated well to my life outside of running, and *that* is an awesome thing!!

After a run the courage to finish my PhD dissertation in the next month returns. A run gives me the courage to write one more sentence.

Courage is running the last two miles of a full marathon when you’ve got nothing left but you’re love for the sport! Courage is starting the race to begin with :-)

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