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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Just. Keep. Going. (review & giveaway!)

Let's be honest. Sometimes, in the middle of a run or a race, you want to quit. Admit it. You've been there. I sure have.

Like here:


That's me, STRUGGLING up a hill in the Adirondack half marathon 10 days ago. 

Mile 8? Mile 9? Yeah, they kicked my butt and I totally wanted to quit. Many times. I kept hearing the quitting part of my brain tell the running part of my brain to "just stop and walk. This racing thing is too hard. Walk. Rest. Sit down. Whatever. Just, you know, don't run anymore."

But -- ha ha! -- the joke was totally on the quitting part of my brain because I had a secret weapon:

Go Band from Dailyologie


Yup. Words of wisdom: JUST KEEP GOING.

Donna from dailyologie sent me a Go Band to review and I decided to give it a true test and I wore it for my half marathon. 

That's me during the race. You can see the white of the band on my left wrist .

Those words helped me to quiet that quitting part of my brain. There were several times when I looked down at my left wrist and read the words and did as I was told.

Just. Keep. Going.

So simple. So important. Especially at mile 9.

I love my Go Band! It's a simple little canvas band with an image of a road and the words on one side, a color on the other side. It closes with one snap. The band is light and I didn't feel it at all when I ran. Seriously, it's great. 

The Go Bands are $14 each on dailyologie (an etsy site). Right now, there are only Just Keep Going bands in blue and green. But, there are plans for new bands with other motivational sayings and I can't wait to see them!

The giveaway:

Want to win a little dose of motivation? Well, I'm super happy to have one Go Band to give away! To enter, leave me a comment and let 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 dailyologie on etsy and click the facebook "like" link (leave a comment)
  • Link to this giveaway from your blog (leave a comment) 
This giveaway will run through Tuesday, October 11 at 11:59pm EST and the winner will be announced on Wednesday.

Good luck!

~ Felice

73 comments:

  1. BridgetOctober 5, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I follow the blog!

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  2. BridgetOctober 5, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I am a fan of the Happy Runner on Face book!

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  3. Colorado GalOctober 5, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I'd love to win! I could totally use some uplifting words on tough workout days :)

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  4. Colorado GalOctober 5, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    And I'm a follower!

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  5. S.A. TurnbullOctober 5, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I love your giveaways! Am a follower, for sure :)

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  6. KathyOctober 5, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    i'm a follower!

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  7. KathyOctober 5, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    i'm a fan on FB too!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I'm already a follower. I am running my first 1/2 marathon next month! Would love one of these!

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  9. Melissa HOctober 5, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I am a follower of your blog and would love one these inspiration bracelets! :)

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  10. Melissa HOctober 5, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I'm also a follower on facebook!

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  11. Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerOctober 5, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I'd love a little extra motivation! Hope I win!

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  12. Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerOctober 5, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I already like The Happy Runner on FB.

    Real life: Shelly Cable

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  13. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    would love to win this. awesome :)

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  14. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    already a fan of THR on FB :)
    under my real name lol!!

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  15. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    linking on my blog

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  16. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    liked 'em on FB

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  17. DarleneOctober 5, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I stopped and walked & stopped & walked...Wish I had a GO BAND!!!!

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  18. DarleneOctober 5, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I follow your blog, of course.

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  19. DarleneOctober 5, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I like you on FB, too.

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  20. DarleneOctober 5, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I like dailyologie on Fb.

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  21. macnicOctober 5, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I follow this blog and quite like this band idea!

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  22. DarleneOctober 5, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I posted your giveaway on my blog.

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  23. Zaneta @ Runner's LuckOctober 5, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    I'd love to win! :)

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  24. Zaneta @ Runner's LuckOctober 5, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I already follow your blog :)

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  25. Zaneta @ Runner's LuckOctober 5, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I'm a fan on facebook already :)

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  26. Zaneta @ Runner's LuckOctober 5, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Posted your giveaway on my blog :)
    http://zanetaruns.blogspot.com

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  27. LizOctober 5, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  28. LizOctober 5, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I would pick either the victory bag or the go band. I've never run with a bracelet - but the motivating words might make it worth a try!

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  29. ~K~October 5, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I'd like to win! runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com

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  30. ~K~October 5, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    i follow your blog. runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com

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  31. ~K~October 5, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    i already like the happy runner on fb [username karen r m] runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com

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  32. MelissaOctober 5, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I'd like to be reminded to Just Keep Going!

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  33. MelissaOctober 5, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I follow your blog AND I read it!

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  34. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    How neat, I would love to win one of these!!

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  35. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I am a follower!

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  36. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I am a fan on FB!!!

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  37. LindsayOctober 5, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    what a cute bracelet! i want to win! :)

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  38. LindsayOctober 5, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    i am a follower too!

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  39. ajhOctober 5, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I'm a follower. Love that band!

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  40. justmeOctober 5, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    i want to win and give to my friend running the nyc for first time

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  41. justmeOctober 5, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    i am a follower

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  42. Stephanie AnneOctober 5, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Im a follower

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  43. Stephanie AnneOctober 5, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Im a fan of you on facebook

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  44. Stephanie AnneOctober 5, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    linking to my blog

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  45. Stephanie AnneOctober 5, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I like the power pillowcases!

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  46. SuzyOctober 6, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I love the band! (You don't need to put me in the giveaway.)

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  47. SeaBreezeOctober 6, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I already follow your blog

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  48. SeaBreezeOctober 6, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I'd love to win the Go Band to give to my running partner who is doing her first Half in the near future.

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  49. Finallyfit2011October 6, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I would love to win one of these awesome motivational bands!!!

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  50. Finallyfit2011October 6, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I follow u! :)

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  51. Finallyfit2011October 6, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I follow u on fb :)

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  52. Finallyfit2011October 6, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Tweeted giveaway!

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  53. Finallyfit2011October 6, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    "liked the etsy link" :) :)

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  54. Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchenOctober 6, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  55. Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchenOctober 6, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I liked you on FB!

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  56. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    I'd love to win.

    Amy Lauren
    proudpatriot2007(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  57. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Also, I follow your blog in google reader.

    Amy Lauren
    proudpatriot2007(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  58. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I wanna win! I'm new to this running thing.
    I liked your FB page too.
    I also have you on my blogroll on my blog.
    conchsaladesque.wordpress.com

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  59. HudkinsFamilyOctober 8, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I would love to win the band!

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  60. HudkinsFamilyOctober 8, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Sign me up for another entry - I'm a follower of your blog!

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  61. HudkinsFamilyOctober 8, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    One more entry - I 'like' happy Runner on FB!

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  62. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Me, please :) since I dont know how to properly leavleave a comment ;) karyn murphy

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  63. Tami mommy of TenOctober 11, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I want to give up sometimes!!! Pick me!!:D

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  64. NanOctober 11, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I would love to win! very inspiring!

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  65. NanOctober 11, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I follow you on Facebook!

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  66. Angela DoironOctober 11, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I'd like to win one. Just finished a 10k on Sunday, and I sure could have used one.

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  67. Angela DoironOctober 11, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I'm a fan on facebook

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  68. Angela DoironOctober 11, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I shared your post on facebook.

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  69. MacOctober 11, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I'd love to win some motivating words for my runs!

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  70. MacOctober 11, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Tweeted the giveaway! @wealths_health

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  71. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I would love this band , as I am training for my first 1/2 marathon and I have definately struggle with the brain side of running

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  72. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I am a follower

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  73. JulielnqcDecember 10, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    I would love to win one of these awesome motivational bands!!!

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