Feeling pretty good today, pain-free and really happy about finishing my latest 5k run last weekend with a good time. It was a fundraiser for cancer research and it had a great turn out for it and the weather couldn’t have been better. I love it when it all comes together.<\/p>\n
They had great swag bags for all the participants and volunteers, which I always enjoy. Not that that is the reason to do the runs, but I feel like I am appreciated and it\u2019s always nice to receive a little something for your efforts.<\/p>\n
My first favorite item is a metal water bottle. The metal is a great idea, and I discovered one of my beer cozies will fit on it so i can keep things warm or cold in it. Another great feature is it has a really strong cap, with a carabiner clip and a round key ring, as well. The cap has a hole so you can attach it while running and keep your keys there, too. It\u2019s a good size and I think I will get a lot of use out of it, even when not running. I actually have gone through quite a few, my last one made the water taste of plastic and I couldn\u2019t get that taste out. I had one come to it\u2019s untimely end when my daughter inadvertently stepped on it where it had rolled to the backseat of the car.<\/p>\n
The second one was a gift certificate for a favorite sporting goods store that i get stuff at all the time. It\u2019s good for a year, too, so I have time to get something I want and need. Some people don\u2019t like gift certificates, but I love them.<\/p>\n
A ballcap with the race logo, it came in several colors and the one I got was red but I traded with my friend for the lime green one. I almost always wear a cap when I run, so this will get a lot of use in my house. Rain, sun, keeps my hair out of my face, keeps the sweat off my face, who doesn\u2019t love a good running hat?<\/p>\n
A first aid kit was in there, which I thought was a great idea. I keep one in my car, just for the smaller things I might need for me or anyone else, so this is a great treat. It\u2019s compact as it is, but it has a small, waterproof pack inside where you can get a few bandages, tape and any other small items you might think you will need.<\/p>\n
The fifth item was a mylar emergency blanket, which I love. It\u2019s amazing how warm it keeps you, and keeps the rain off, as well. I had one before that just sort of disappeared so this will be a welcome replacement. I will keep it in my car with all my other running gear and the new first aid kit and my extra shoes and socks.<\/p>\n
Overall, an almost perfect day. We managed to raise money for a great cause and got in a good run. The crowd was big and enthusiastic and they had a nice after race BBQ with entertainment and stuff for the kids.<\/p>\n
Have a great weekend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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