One of my go-to mantras for when things get tough in a race is: You Are Stronger Than You Think. I love the idea of having something to remind me as I look down at it during a tough run. I've yet to sport it in a race, but I did take it out yesterday on my first real tempo run MONTHS.
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after a mile warm up, my 3 mile tempo went rather well and I was hitting my old tempo paces by the LAST mile - huzzah! |
Aaaaaaand, I really haven't taken it off since. The sweat dries instantly and I've also drenched it while doing dishes (I mean, that's how I spend at least 40% of my day, easily) and it's held up nicely - just let it dry out overnight.
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Post tempo workout |
I'm not the kind of gal to wear jewelry when I work out, other than my wedding rings and my watch. But the Endorphin Warrior bracelet is so comfortable it truly feels like I'm wearing nothing at all. It's been a long time since I've worn any kind of leather jewelry...
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Yep, I wore my leather, beaded, adjustable necklace for my HS graduation picture. And a spiral perm - didn't EVERYONE? |
... and I'm really loving the leather now! It's a nice neutral that goes well with other bracelets I wear, and layers easily.
Not only is it a great talisman for running, but for mothers of young children: I've looked down at it often whilst doing homework, or other hard hitting negotiations with my five year old, and I'm reminded to be strong and persevere. Maybe I'll get a 'persevere' bracelet, too...
If you'd like to get your hands on one of them, Endorphin Warrior has offered to giveaway one bracelet of your choice!
To win:
- Go to their website, check out the goods and leave a comment here telling me which bracelet you'd choose.
- Bonus entry: since I love Twitter, tweet a link to this giveaway and include Endorphin Warrior's and my Twitter handles (I want to win an @EndorphnWarrior bracelet from @mrshallberg) and comment here letting me know that you did :)
Also, during the month of March, Endorphin Warrior is giving away a FREE Dog Tag/Key Ring to anyone who places an order on their website. They are also donating $1 from each order during March to support a local youth running club for lower-income kids. More info here: https://www.endorphinwarrior.com/Articles.asp?ID=284
I tweeted!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Relentless bracelet!
ReplyDeleteI would pick the BELIEVE Bracelet. Similar to how you picked yours, when I'm running I know I have the strength if I can just believe I can do it.
ReplyDeleteI would go with the Strength bracelet for just about all the same reasons you posted. I also love that motto "You are stronger than you think" along with "You got this". When things get tough on a run, those are the phrases that run on repeat in my head. I think a close runner up is the Conquer bracelet because it would be a good reminder that I will conquer this distance!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted as well :)
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/WazzugirlHill/status/312344288556093441
I have wanted the BELIEVE bracelet for some time. I would LOVE to win it from you :)
ReplyDeleteI like your bracelet! For me, BREATHE is a great reminder & mantra as I try to balance work, home, kid(s), hubs, friends with running. Phew! Second: PERSEVERE, it naturally follows the remembering to breathe :)
ReplyDeleteI tweeted!
ReplyDeleteI'd want BELIEVE - I always have to remind myself that I CAN do it during those miles when I just want to stop!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted too!
https://twitter.com/Loves_HEAs/status/312413604383174657
And now I will actually tweet it out WITH the link! Sorry.
Deletehttps://twitter.com/Loves_HEAs/status/312717853973413888
Tough choice. I think I'd go with Persevere.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisarosengai/status/312422016177291264
ReplyDeleteOh, fun giveaway...I've been eyeing these too ever since the Hood to Coasters got them. I think I would also pick Strength...can mean so many different things!
ReplyDeleteI tweet tweeted! I want to win an @EndorphnWarrior bracelet from @mrshallberg so I can show my "strength" on my arm and hopefully my muscles will follow ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd pick Strength!
ReplyDeleteYay, I love Endorphin Warrior! I have a bracelet that says "Unbreakable" and I want to win another one for Colton who is fighting cancer for the 3rd time:)
ReplyDeleteI love the Believe cord bracelet and the Believe square ring pendant!
ReplyDeleteOh, definitely the BELIEVE bracelet - so cool!
ReplyDelete...aaaand tweetered!
ReplyDeleteI would choose Conquer
ReplyDeleteI tweeted. https://twitter.com/NattieRuns/status/313066408177192961
ReplyDeleteI would choose Believe!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted!
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/rfaura/status/313254014349361153
I would choose the Believe warrior training bracelet!
ReplyDeleteI would choose FEARLESS!
ReplyDeleteI would love the word "believe" !!!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted! @kellywils0n
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