Guest Post: Athletic Shirt Giveaway and Review

Trudy Zufelt, a fellow Utah blogger, recently had the opportunity to tour the factory of a local athletic apparel company. Check out her blog Made in the U.S.A.  to find more USA made products, great reviews and awesome giveaways.

For this post, I teamed up with her to give away 5 of these awesome athletic shirts. The post below is her review of the product. Enjoy the read and good luck winning a new running shirt! (You can never have too many).

                             There's nothing better than getting your Game Gear on and getting ready to run.

I know, I don't look like a runner, but I do like to take a break from the gym or from cycling and run at least twice a week. Cross training works best for me. That way, I don't get bored easily. I got the chance to try the Game Gear Women's Performance Tech Slash Short Sleeve Shirt from Game Gear and I absolutely loved it.

The performance athletic shirt is made with high tech moisture wicking fabric that not only keeps moisture away from your skin, it has antimicrobial qualities too which helps keep odors away. Yeah, lucky me. I didn't have to smell myself sweat during my run. Even when it's cold outside, I sweat and I really didn't smell myself. The shirt was amazing for keeping me feeling dry and warm. I love the form fit. The fit around my arms was perfect. Not too tight and not too loose. I have a tendency to chafe under my arms when I run. This shirt kept my arms from rubbing and chafing. Though I tried the shirt on a cooler day, I look forward to wearing it when it when it's hot as well. The lightweight fabric will be perfect for warmer weather.

I've always been a fan of moisture wicking shirts when I exercise, but I like the Game Gear shirt better than usual. It is well made and I especially liked the fit. At $19.99 with free shipping in the U.S.A., you can't beat the price. I often hear U.S.A. made apparel is too expensive. This is not true with Game Gear. In case you missed my online factory tour at the Game Gear manufacturing facility, you may not know that Game Gear makes athletic clothing in the U.S. in the state of Utah. They strive to keep their prices competitive, while at the same time provide great customer service. I purchase athletic clothing on a regular basis and I am thrilled to find such great prices on well made clothing.

My husband had to opportunity to try the Game Gear Men's Performance Tech Slash Short Sleeve Shirt. Like me, he also loved the moisture wicking fabric and the comfort of the shirt.

We're giving Game Gear's shirt two BIG thumbs up.

We'll be running off now, but not before I tell you that Game Gear has generously offered to give not one, but 5 of my lucky readers a Performance Tech Slash Short Sleeve Shirt in the size and color of your choice. All I can say, is who wouldn't want this shirt? You don't have to be a runner. It is a great, every day shirt that looks good as well.

Game Gear sells everything from individual athletic apparel for a variety of sports to athletic team uniforms. They outfit high schools across the country. Their items can be screen printed with your team and/or logo. You can visit them on Twitter, Facebook or on You Tube as well as their internet site.



Contest Details:
I've teamed up with Run Like A Girl Blog for the drawing.  Please use the Rafflecopter form and read the additional details there as well. Contest starts February 10, 2012 and ends February 24, 2012 at 10:01 MST. Contest is open to U.S. residents 16 and older only. By entering the contest, you certify you are 16 or older. 

And the Winner of the Running Socks Is.....?!

Jeri won the Asics running socks!! Thank you everyone for participating, I loved reading all your comments. Don't be discouraged if you didn't win this time, I'm sure to have another giveaway soon.

To keep you motivated for this weekend here are some running quotes I find inspirational:

"I often hear people say 'I'm not a real runner'. We are all runners, some just run faster than others...I have never met a fake runner"

"Winners imagine their dreams 1st. They want it with all their heart & expect it to come true. There's no other way to live" ~Joe Montana


"Ignore the critics. They are on the sidelines. YOU are in the game."

"It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop."  ~Confucius

Simple Racing & Running Tips to Give You That Extra Edge

"You have to have the sheer arrogance [and confidence] to believe you can run your distance faster than anyone else....and then you have to have the humility to actually go out and do it."

Herb Elliot, 1960 Olympic Champion and world-record setter in the 1500m

Sometimes all it takes to beat your competition is 2 seconds faster per mile, or one short surge, or 5 steps that are faster than theirs.....things that are easy and simple to do. Want to beat your competition? Want to run faster? Try these super simple tricks next time you are out on a run; they aren't only good for races. In fact, practice makes perfect so you should definitely be trying them out on your runs!

Don't stare at the ground. Keep your head up and your eyes focused in front of you. Your body will go where your eyes are looking, so if they are looking down you aren't letting yourself be pulled forward.

To pass someone, focus on the center of their back and pretend you are reeling them in, like a fish. It will make it easier to catch up to and pass them.

Accelerate around the corners/turns. It doesn't have to be a huge acceleration, just a short 5-10 step speed up. It will put a ton of distance between you and your competitors without them realizing what just happened. This also will help to break them down mentally. This same tactic goes for the top of hills.

Don't tune out and let your mind wander. This is fine to do if you are on a nice easy recovery run, but if you are racing or trying to get faster you must keep your mind alert to your body. Check in with your body every few minutes and see how its doing. Are you breathing right? Check your form, how is it doing? Remember to stay relaxed and focused. You ARE strong and you CAN do it. The faster you run the faster you're done.

What are techniques or tricks you use to give you that extra edge?

ALSO, DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE FREE GIVEAWAY OF ASICS SOCKS!! IT ENDS THURSDAY JULY 28, TO ENTER, CLICK HERE

Asics Running Socks GIVEAWAY

Well after a busy weekend I am finally back to the blog. And you aren't going to be disappointed. Today I am giving away 3 pair of Asics running socks!!

I love these socks. They have a little bit of extra cushion on top of your heel so you won't ever get blisters. They are low cut and these ones come in three sweet awesome colors! Green, pink and yellow.

All you have to do to enter this giveaway is leave a comment on this post telling what you like to read about most on the subject of running. That's it! I wont even make you re-post the link on Facebook or Twitter.....but it would be awesome if you did :) Winning something couldn't be easier!!

You have until midnight MST on Thursday July 28 to enter! Good luck!

P.S.- Men you can enter too. These are women's socks, but I can exchange them for men's socks if you win! Although I can't promise they will be as cool of colors

These socks were generously donated by Runner's Corner. Thank you again to them for being so awesome.

And the Winner Is.....

Using random.org to find the winner......it was determined that....

JESSIE OBERG wins the Asics running tee!! Congrats Jessie!

Thank you to everyone who entered. Stay on the look out, there may be another *free* surprise next week!

One more thank you to Runner's Corner for donating!

Asics Running Shirt GIVEAWAY

Wooohoo!! The time has finally come. A free giveaway is here.

The product being given away today is a really nice Asics running T-shirt. It features 100% recycled polyester material, super light-weight and breathable. My favorite part about this tee is the discrete pocket on the side for your key, iPod, gym pass....etc.

Thank you to Runner's Corner for donating, check out my post about them and visit their brand new store!

RULES:
1. You MUST post a comment on this post telling me what you love most about running and what is your biggest struggle with running. Also, leave me some way to contact you in case you are the winner :)
2. You also must re-post this link on either Facebook or Twitter

Giveaway will end at 9:00pm MST on Thursday, July 14

 

Don't worry if you don't think this one will fit you.....I will exchange the shirt for whatever size you need