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Friday, August 12, 2011

COOLMAX/New Balance socks review and giveaway!

Let me shout it out: I love good running socks!

It's true. Running socks, snazzy skorts, sleek sunglasses. I love it all. I'm a bit of a running gear fan.

And I don't think I'm alone.

I mean, most of us wear socks when we run, right? Yeah, I thought as much. So, when it comes to socks, runners are all in.

And I was certainly all in when I was invited to test out some COOLMAX(R) socks from New Balance that are sold at Academy Sports and Outdoors retail locations. The socks are great for running and for all sports because they feature COOLMAX Moisture Management. In other words, they handle the sweat. And, really, who among us likes sweaty feet? Not me!

I was sent six pairs of socks to try out, including three cute pink-accented jobbers like these:


 

They are cushy and comfy and the COOLMAX material does a good job wicking away sweat. I've worn the socks on five runs so far and have liked them. My only complaint about the socks is that they aren't tight around the arch and I'm a bit crazy for that. I just like socks that really grab my arch/middle of my foot and offer that extra support. But, that's me. Not everyone goes for that and, as I said, they are cushy and comfy!

To buy:


The COOLMAX New Balance socks are available at Academy Sports and Outdoors retail locations. To find a location near you, or to order by phone, visit their web site HERE. A three-pack of the socks retails for $9.99 and they offer free shipping.

Would you like to win a week's worth of socks?


Well, lucky, lucky you!

That's exactly what one reader will win: A week's worth of COOLMAX/New Balance socks. To enter: leave me a comment letting me know that you'd like to win.

Additional entries:

As always, you can gain extra entries. Remember, though, you must complete the required entry first! (Leave one comment per entry for the additional ones to count):

  • Follow this blog, or let me know that you already do (leave a comment) 
  • Become a fan of The Happy Runner on Facebook, or let me know that you already are (leave a comment) 
  • Link to this giveaway from Facebook or Twitter (do as often as you'd like, just leave a comment each time) 
  • Pop over to COOLMAXBrandSocks to learn more about their technology and then let me know what you learned (leave a comment) 
  • Visit Academy Sports and Outdoors and let me know which COOLMAX/New Balance socks are your faves (leave a comment) 
  • Link to this giveaway from your blog (leave a comment) 
This giveaway will run through Thursday, August 18 at 11:59pm EST and the winner will be announced on Friday.

Good luck! 

And have a great weekend, everyone. 

~ Felice

Review/giveaway disclosure: I received six pairs of socks for review. I was not otherwise compensated for this review/giveaway and the opinions expressed are entirely my own.

106 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    What an awesome giveaway! Who doesn't love socks? And good socks at that! :)

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  2. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I'm a follower! :)

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  3. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Both myself AND my page, Sweat=Success, like your page on FB! :)

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  4. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Tweeted!

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  5. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I visited CoolMax's website- the fact that they dry faster than polypropelene blows my mind!

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  6. Finallyfit2011August 12, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I would loooove to win some of these cute socks!!!

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  7. Finallyfit2011August 12, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I'm a fan of Happy runner on fb :)

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  8. Finallyfit2011August 12, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Posted giveaway to fb :)

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  9. JeanetteAugust 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I already follow your blog

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  10. Finallyfit2011August 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    LOVE the idea of pulling the perspiration away from the body. Especially in this AZ heat - hate that gross feeling of taking off sweaty socks ha ha :)

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  11. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I am a running gear junkie too and I would love to win some new socks, especially some new GOOD running socks!! awesome giveaway!!!

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  12. JeanetteAugust 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Already a fan of you on FB

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  13. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I am a follower of your blog!!!

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  14. Finallyfit2011August 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Love these! ASICS® Women's Hera® Low-Cut Running Socks - White/Watermelon/Frost

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  15. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I am a fan of the happy runner on facebook!!

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  16. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I learned that these socks are breathable and the absorbe moister and are quick to dry--a definite plus!!

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  17. JeanetteAugust 12, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I'd like to win!!!

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  18. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I tweeted!!!

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  19. JeanetteAugust 12, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I would try the New Balance Adults' Lightning Dry® Low Cut Socks

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  20. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I'm a follower on your blog!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I also follow you in FB!

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  22. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Also love that these socks help keep sweat/moisture away from the skin - can't beat that!!

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  23. KerrieAugust 12, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I follow!

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  24. KerrieAugust 12, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I am a FB fan!

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  25. KerrieAugust 12, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Tweeted:


    Win #running socks here: http://t.co/iA1AS8W #momsrunning

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  26. KerrieAugust 12, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Shared on my Mom vs. Marathon FB page. I tried to link your FB page, but it wouldn't let me. This happens a lot. Does anyone know why?

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  27. KerrieAugust 12, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I learned they are made from four-channel fibers.

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  28. Proper PaigeAugust 12, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I'd like to win!

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  29. Proper PaigeAugust 12, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    And I like you on FB!

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  30. Proper PaigeAugust 12, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    And I follow your blog!

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  31. KerrieAugust 12, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    White/pink of course!

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  32. KerrieAugust 12, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Linked on Mom vs. Marathon. :)

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  33. Julie DAugust 12, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I am a follower!

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  34. Julie DAugust 12, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Those black lightning dry NB socks look cool!

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  35. Julie DAugust 12, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    The technology allows for wicking whether the sock is thick or thin!

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  36. mtchinookwindsAugust 12, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    they are engineered from four-channel fibers that move perspiration.
    Low cut socks are my favorite.

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  37. Allison BehanAugust 12, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I love socks!

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  38. LisaAugust 12, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I am a follower of your blog and would love to win some socks!

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  39. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I would love to win some of those coolmax socks :)

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  40. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I already follow your blog!

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  41. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I already "like" The Happy Runner on FB!

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  42. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I tweeted this! @nello33

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  43. Rose @ Eat, Drink, and Be MeiriAugust 12, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I would love to win!

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  44. Rose @ Eat, Drink, and Be MeiriAugust 12, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    And, I totally follow the crap out of your blog.

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  45. BridgetAugust 12, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I want to win!

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  46. BridgetAugust 12, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I am a follower!

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  47. BridgetAugust 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I am a fan of you on FB!

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  48. RunningLaurAugust 12, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I'd love free socks.

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  49. RunningLaurAugust 12, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I'm also a follower.

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  50. CarrieAugust 12, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I'd like some awesome socks!

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  51. CarrieAugust 12, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I linked this giveaway on Facebook!

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  52. CarrieAugust 12, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I learned that COOLMAX socks have been around for 25 years.

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  53. CarrieAugust 12, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I like the Combed Cotton No Show Socks!

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  54. CarrieAugust 12, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I linked this giveaway to my blog- mainemomontherun.blogspot.com

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  55. Katie VoorheesAugust 12, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    I want to win! Always looking for good socks

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  56. Katie VoorheesAugust 12, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    I already follow your blog :)

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  57. Katie VoorheesAugust 12, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I am a fan on Facebook

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  58. Katie VoorheesAugust 12, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Linked to my Twitter account

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  59. Katie VoorheesAugust 12, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I love that these socks are moisture wicking, especially since it is summer and so hot...it means less blisters! (What I learned on Coolmax website)

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  60. Katie VoorheesAugust 12, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    From Academy website...I like the low cut pink ones you already have pictured...sucker for anything girly...

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  61. ultrarunnergirlAugust 12, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I've been wanting to try these, but I'm not a shopper so I just haven't gotten around to it. I'd love to win a pair!!

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  62. ultrarunnergirlAugust 12, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  63. DarleneAugust 12, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I am a follower, of course.

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  64. DarleneAugust 12, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I'm a fan on FB too.

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  65. DarleneAugust 12, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I posted your giveaway on my blog

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  66. DarleneAugust 12, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Love moisture wicking sock that prevent you from blisters.

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  67. DarleneAugust 12, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I posted your giveaway to FB as well.

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  68. DarleneAugust 12, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I think I'd get adidas Women's ClimaCool® II No Show Socks

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  69. missrisAugust 12, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    These socks sound great!

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  70. missrisAugust 12, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  71. KateyAugust 12, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I would love to win some coolmax socks!

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  72. KateyAugust 12, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  73. MelAugust 12, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    I follow your blog

    It's been 105 or more here every day this summer. I'm always in need of good moisture wicking socks!

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  74. ajhAugust 12, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I'd like to win.

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  75. ajhAugust 12, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I am a follower.

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  76. SebAugust 12, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Great blog. Great socks

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  77. NanAugust 13, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Pick me! I like you on FB!

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  78. AngelaAugust 13, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I am a follower AND I would love to try some new socks. I'm not loyal to any brand yet...still searching!

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  79. KT80August 13, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  80. KT80August 13, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I follow you on FB.

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  81. KT80August 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I'd go with the low-cut socks, preferably the ones that have some color to them. Thanks for hosting a giveaway!

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  82. Russell FamilyAugust 14, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    I need running socks SO bad!! Pick me. :)

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  83. Russell FamilyAugust 14, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    I like you on fb!! :) Pick me

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  84. Russell FamilyAugust 14, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    I follow you

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  85. LisaAugust 14, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I'm always looking for great socks! Nice giveaway. (I follow your blog!)

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  86. SuzyAugust 14, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I'd love to win. I just tossed out a bunch of old (& stretched out) running socks and need to replace them.

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  87. SuzyAugust 14, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I follow your blog.

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  88. SuzyAugust 14, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I'm a fan on FB.

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  89. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I would love to win :). Running socks are just as important as shoes really.

    Amy Lauren
    proudpatriot2007(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  90. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Also I learned that the socks absorb moisture which is really good because it's very humid here!

    Amy Lauren
    proudpatriot2007(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  91. JAugust 15, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I follow this blog!

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  92. Colorado GalAugust 15, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Of course I'd love to win!

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  93. Colorado GalAugust 15, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    And I'm already a follower!

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  94. HelenAugust 15, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I'm a FB fan!

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  95. HelenAugust 15, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I learned that after 30 minutes of drying time, CoolMax socks are over 90% moisture free vs cotton, at less than 50%. Wow.

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  96. HelenAugust 15, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I love the Lightning Dry No Show Socks in Fuchsia because, well, they're PINK! lol

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  97. BevAugust 16, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Oh yeah! I'd looove to win new socks, which would push me toward my 1/2 marathon goal. I am a Happy Runner follower!

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  98. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    oh, hope I am not too late - I follow your blog, and liked you on Facebook - plus, I am a relatively new runner and clueless when it comes to "accessories" ... would be nice to win something to try it out :) Karyn Murphy

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  99. S.A. TurnbullAugust 18, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I'm a fan!

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  100. Steel SpringsAugust 18, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    I'm always looking for great socks! I'm a follower.

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  101. Steel SpringsAugust 18, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I went to the Coolmax website and was surprised to learn that the fabric loses over 90% of its moisture in only 30 minutes!

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  102. Steel SpringsAugust 18, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I went to the Academy Sports and Outdoors website. I like the Lightning Dry No Show socks.

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  103. bobbieAugust 18, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    I agree who doesn't LOVE running stuff!

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  104. bobbieAugust 18, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    I follow your blog :)

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  105. bobbieAugust 18, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Already a facebook fan of Happy Runner

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  106. BevAugust 18, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    A FB fan of Happy Runner

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