Lucky day!
Recently, I was invited to be a founding member of Mizuno's Mezamashii Run Project. I received information about Mizuno, the project, a pair of running shoes and -- this is where you come in -- a free pair to give away!
Before I get to the giveaway, though, let me share some information.
Mizuno designed the project to help runners have a more brilliant run, thus the name, Mezamashii, which means "eye opening" or "brilliant" in Japanese. Instead of spending money on an extensive ad campaign to promote their shoes, they decided to put the shoes on the feet of real runners, with the belief that those runners would achieve a "mezamashii feeling" and spread the word.
Well, here I am spreading the word.
Now, let me share some of my history with Mizuno. It hasn't always been the best. Back when I was wearing heavier shoes, I tried out a pair of Mizunos that just weren't for me. They were great for kicking around, but not for my running gait.
So, I was a little apprehensive when I was invited to be part of the Mezamashii Run Project. Would I hate the shoes? Then what would I do?
I didn't even need to worry.
I ordered up the Mizuno Wave Inspire 8 and have worn them for my last five or so runs. They are awesome.
I love how they feel and, I admit, I love how they look! Check them out:
Slick, right?
Right.
Take a look at this video to learn more about the project:
Excited? Want to win some new kicks?
Well, OK!
The Giveaway!
One lucky reader will win a pair of Mizunos of their choice (just not the Wave Prophecy). To enter, just leave me a comment telling me why you want to win a pair of Mizuno running shoes.
- Follow this blog, or let me know that you already do (leave a comment)
- Follow me on Pinterest, or let me know that you already do (leave a comment)
- Pin the image from this post to share the giveaway on Pinterest (leave a comment)
- Link to this giveaway on Twitter using this tweet (leave a comment):
- Follow me on Twitter, or let me know that you already do (leave a comment)
- Link to this giveaway from your blog (leave a comment)
Good luck!
289 comments:
1 – 200 of 289 Newer› Newest»I'd like to try a new brand of shoe so I can alternate pairs - and I've heard great things about Mizuno!
I have only ever run in one particular style, and I would like to try out what else it out there! And your post does a good job of making me want to try Mizuno!
I want to win a pair because I have heard how great they are and would like to experience a brilliant run
I have learned that I have been wearing the wrong size shoe for a while - so a new pair of Mizunos would be *awesome*! Great contest.
Allison Behan
I would LOVE to try a pair of Mizunos! I've never tried any but have heard great things about them from friends! And now that my favorite Asics model is no longer being made I need to find a new shoe!
I follow this blog! :-)
I pinned this giveaway to Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/pin/31314159879711290/
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/mindybobe/status/221625722748420096
I'm following you on twitter!
Running is not my strongest sport, so I always feel so inspired and motivated to take my running to a new level when I get new sneakers! I'm training for my first 1/2 marathon, so a new pair of these awesome Mizuno sneakers would be a dream!
Just followed your blog!
Followed you on Pinterest!
@TwoTriJess is following you on Twitter
Tweeted the giveaway @TwoTriJess
I want to win because I am on the search for my perfect running shoe!
Followed you on pinterest!
Tweeted about it! (@runlikeagrl)
I follow you on twitter now!
Linking to this giveaway on my post today!
I bought mizunos as my very first pair of running shoes(about 4 shoes ago) and was thinking of getting another pair because I loved them so much. BUT winning them for FREE would be much sweeter!!! Thanks!
I follow your blog! Its amazing and inspiring!
OH.M.G. I've been a Mizuno girl forever and would love a new pair of the Wave Inspire 8s! I'm on my 2nd pair of 7s and they're about to bite the dust. I started following you on Bloglovin. :)
I follow you on pinterest too, love the recipes you pin mostly. I am all about not starving my body of yummy food
I'm following on Twitter!
and following on Pinterest. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Pinned your giveaway
Tweeted about your giveaway too!
following you on Twitter now too!
Pinned the giveaway! http://pinterest.com/jessicafaith20/run/
Tweeted too. I think I'm done. :)
I'd love to win a pair of these sneakers for my wife, Jess. She's training for her first 1/2 marathon in October and although running is not her strength, I'm so proud of her hard work and perseverance!
@TrainerDavey followed you on Twitter
@trainerDavey tweeted the giveaway
I would LOVE a pair. I need some new shoes.
I follow you on pinterest.
I also follow your blog.
I follow you in races too. Cause I am always behind you, but that's ok.:D
I will try to pin this but I have no idea how to do that.
Id love to win a pair I currently run in Mizunos and LOVE them. I'm due for a new pair pretty soon:)
My current Mizunos are from 2003. Volleyball shoes from college. I LOVE them but they are in need of replacement---desperately! I'd love to use them in my 1st 5k. :)
I follow as @will1494 on Twitter
I tweeted the message. https://twitter.com/will1494/status/221645663274942465
I follow your blog & liked it on Facebook.
I follow you on Pinterest
hmmmm, I'm an asics girl but will try anything of it is free :) Karyn Murphy
Follow you on pinterest
Pinned!
follow you on twitter already!
tweeted about the giveaway!
I'm in desperate need of new shoes!! I would LOVE a new pair of Mizunos. I've been searching for a new pair and have yet to find ones I love!
I follow your blog
I tweeted the give away!
I already follow you on twitter!
I'm a pinterest follower!
I tweeted about the giveaway!
I pinned your picture :)
And my blog post about it is up!
I want to win a pair because I love Mizuno's! Money is tight these days for us and I can't afford another pair just yet. Winning these would be sweet! They truly are an amazing shoe.
I've been a follower on twitter for quite a while now(:
I love Mizunos! They got that perfect fit for me and I would love to have a pair of shoes that isn't the Wave Prophecy.
I have worn Asics since high school. I al always scared to try others in case they don't work out. I have wanted to try these!!
I follow you on Pinterest,
I have worn Asics since high school. I al always scared to try others in case they don't work out. I have wanted to try these!!
I follow you on facebook.
I have worn Asics since high school. I al always scared to try others in case they don't work out. I have wanted to try these!!
I pinned!!!
http://pinterest.com/pin/286682332500453240/
I follow your blog!
I desperately need a new pair of running shoes but theyre so expensive! Id love to win a pair!
siilentii27 at gmail dot com
I love love love love love mizuno and would/need a new pair! The new designs are so awesome! Ready for some brilliant runs!
I would like to win to try out a different brand. I think I need a change from my Brooks!
I follow you on Pinterest!
I follow your blog!
I pinned the image on Pinterest!
I follow you on Twitter!
I will link this to my blog!
I follow your blog.
In need of new running shoes, and would love to try these!
Tweeted about your giveaway! (carpediem_LM)
Now following you on twitter too! (carpediem_LM)
I would like a pair as I'm working towards my FIRST 5K! I follow on Twitter, re-tweeted and re-pinned on Pinterest if my phone starts to cooperate, then I'll be following you on Pinterest & your blog soon too!
@MRScrashmattb
I want to win Mizuno shoes because I have heard fabulous things about this new line! Thank you for hosting this!
Tweeted it!
Oops - typo on that last. My name is Terri Preast, not TerrPreast (although that could be a cool username, if I needed one!). Anyway, following you on Twitter!
Pinned you on Pinterest!
Following you on Pinterest, as well - thanks again for hosting this!
I want to win because I've been a Brooks girl for awhile now, but heard AWESOME things about the new wave riders and really want to try them out!
I'm a follower!
I follow you on pinterest!
Pinned this post on pinterest!
I want to win a pair of Mizunos because I need a new pair!
The last shoes I bought werent a good fit so ready to try something new! Yay for giveaways!!
I also follow your blog
And when I get back to my desktop I'll follow you on pinterest!
I'd love to win them, because my Nikes have died and gone to shoe Heaven. It's TIME! :)
Sarah
www.thinfluenced.com
And of course I follow your blog! Who doesn't?! Crazy people: That's who!
Sarah
I tweeted all about it! :)
Sarah
https://twitter.com/thinfluenced/status/221708737461755905
I'm a Twitter follower! :)
Sarah
I am in desperate need of a new pair of running shoes, as I have definitely put on a lot of miles on my pair of Wave Riders. I'd love to win a new pair for my marathon training that I am about to start!
I follow you on Pinterest!
I'm a blog follower!
I also follow you on twitter!
I Pinned the giveaway!
http://pinterest.com/pin/278378820687482464/
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/pace_of_laurel/status/221710905082265601
I've heard so many great things about Mizunos, I would love to try a pair, Thanks for the chance to win!
Tweeted it:
https://twitter.com/mmhemsley/status/221711880165670912
I follow you on Twitter
I REALLY want to win a pair I'd Mizunos because I have been having a very hard time finding the right pair if running shoes and I really want to focus in improving in the sport
I'm following you now in Pinterest. I'm enjoying checking out all of your pins.
I'd love to try a new pair of shoes - I'm ready for a new pair and I'm not totally in love with my current shoes (Saucony Ride) - that's why I'd love to win these!
I follow you on Pinterest!
Another entry!
I 'like' you on FB - another entry :)
I'd love to win because I love Mizuno shoes and really need a new pair to train for a few upcoming half marathons. I like the Wave Inspire the best (3 pairs!) but have considered trying a few others like the Creations, which my friend loves. I'd definitely wear the shoes during my training because I'm a Mizuno girl when it comes to shoes!
Amy Lauren
proudpatriot2007(at)yahoo(dot)com
Also, I follow your blog on my Google Reader.
Amy Lauren
proudpatriot2007(at)yahoo(dot)com
Also, I follow on Pinterest.
Amy Lauren
proudpatriot2007(at)yahoo(dot)com
And I follow on twitter (I am @ProudPatriot07)
Amy Lauren
proudpatriot2007(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would love to win a pair of Mizuno's!! I just started training for the Marine Corps marathon that is coming up in October! I am going to need to get a new pair of shoes soon to run the marathon in and a pair of Mizuno's would be perfect!!!
I am a follower on twitter!!!
I really would like to win a pair, because I just had my first baby 2 months ago and I would like to start jogging and running again...I love to run, and I haven't been able to do that for a few months..so this would be absolutely great for me. Thank you so much! Molly Bussler meoleme@yahoo.com
Following you thru Google Friend Connect - Molly Bussler meoleme@yahoo.com
Following you on Pinterest - Molly Bussler - meoleme@yahoo.com
Image Pin - http://pinterest.com/pin/49469295877539700/ Molly Bussler meoleme@yahoo.com
Tweeted https://twitter.com/Mollydoo2/status/221732563503415296 Molly Bussler meoleme@yahoo.com
Following on Twitter @mollydoo2 - Molly Bussler meoleme@yahoo.com
need a new pair of running shoes for my next marathon
amramazon280 at yahoo dot com
pinterest follower
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gfc follower
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https://twitter.com/pinoysugarplum/status/221735018735734784
When I first started running seriously, I went to a running store in Austin and got fitted for a good pair of shoes and they were, you guessed it, Mizunos! I've been wearing them ever since (10 years!) and they have never let me down!
I follow your blog!
I follow you on Pinterest!
I follow you on Twitter!
Would love to get in a Mezamashii run in a pair of Alchemy's. I've stuck with what I know works, but wanna give em a go!
I follow you on pinterest! (melissyk)
Follow you on Twitter (@melissyk)
"Like" your FB page as well ;)
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/melissyk/status/221738494857449472
Pinned it!
http://pinterest.com/pin/20688479508884873/ Mezamashii Run Project
I'm in desperate need of new running shoes and this would be a great way to try a new brand.
I'm a girl who only gets excited about new running shoes.
Also, I Tweeted the contest.
https://twitter.com/theladysybil/status/221743044658085888
I am on a big comeback. Six years ago I ran a 15 minute 5km. After some personal struggles, a masters thesis that felt like it would never end, and a whole lot of pizza and beer, this past christmas I was running a 35 minute 5km. Mizuno shoes have been a big part of my inspiration. I ran in Mavericks when I was fast, and when I decided I was going to get back down under 17 minutes for 5km I tried on a pair of Elixir 7s. I took them out of the store and ran around a mall parking lot giggling about how light and responsive they felt. I told my self that I needed to loose 30 pounds before I deserved the new Elixirs. I am down 40 pounds now, and I have been beating up my beautiful Mizuno Elixir 7s. I am back down to 45 minutes for 10km, and I am pushing for an under 20 minute 5km. If I could get my hands on a pair of the new Mizuno Wave Prophecy, I could up my milage and divide the miles between the two shoes and kick some serious butt by September!! Wow, I would love that - and so would the high school track team I am coaching!
I follow via GFC!
I tweeted - @CompilationTape
I follow this blog
I would love to win the Mizunos because I run in Wave Nirvanas and I have been so happy with the brand. I am also recovering from an injury and need a new pair of shoes:)
I follow you on Pinterest
I linked to this giveaway on Twitter using this tweet (leave a comment):
I want to win @MizunoRunning shoes from @TheHappyRunner http://tinyurl.com/c8y4c6j
I follow you on Twitter
I posted a link to this giveaway on my blog. http://splitsrunwrite.blogspot.ca/
I want to win a pair of Mizuno running shoes b/c i need a new pair of kicks to help me get back into my running groove
mermont84 at yahoo.com
I follow you on pinterest
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tweeted https://twitter.com/mermont84/status/221760923336048642
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i follow your blog on gfc (memoma)
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I definitely need new shoes. Marathon training burns through shoes pretty quickly. And, who doesn't want cute shoes to run a marathon?!? Mizuno's are great-looking and they fit my feet well.
I follow your blog!
I follow you on Pinterest
I follow in Pinterest (ChristyLHammond)
I pinned the image from this post to Pinterest
I follow on twitter (ChristyisCrazy)
I retweeted
I have never worn Mizuno running shoes and would like to give them a try. Thanks!
I would love to win a pair because it seems like everyone I know has a pair and has such good things to say about them.
I follow you!
I have started walking every day and need a good pair of shoes.
Follow on pinterest: carolyn Gonzalez
Follow on twitter: carogonza
Been really wanting to try a pair of mizunos but haven't been sure! this would be awesome
I tweeted!
I followed the blog - excited to read more!
I followed you on Pinterest too!
I followed you on twitter!
I've heard great things about Mizuno shoes, but can't afford nice running shoes :( It would be awesome to win a pair!
I'm following you on twitter!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/yoojinfit/status/221804375176249346
I want to try Mizuno shoes because I've heard good things aobut them
eugeniewu at gmail dot com
Pinned on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/pin/31454897368079094/
eugeniewu at gmail dot com
tweet: https://twitter.com/wizardewu/status/221806460802314242
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I want to win because I am living on a college budget and new shoes are greatly needed!
--Meagan
I'm a follower!
--Meagan
Tweeted @vivalameaganx3
--Meagan
I follow you on twitter @vivalameaganx3
--Meagan
I've never tried Mizuno shoes but I'm always open to giving things a new try. The difficulty in that is that I don't have gazillions of dollars to spend on new pairs of shoes. So it would be great to get an opportunity to try them for free!
I'd like to win because Mizuno has great street cred and I'd love to try their shoes for a truly brilliant run!
I just started following you on Pinterest.
I pinned the image to Pinterest... I hope I did it right!
I follow you on Twitter.
i'd love to try mizuno -- i only wear one brand and have never tried those! You just might be able to change my mind about what to buy next time! runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com
i follow your blog. runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com
i'm following you on twitter [username ~K~ or runner_girl5k] runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com
i tweeted! [username ~K~ or runner_girl5k] runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com
My current running shoes, though a super popular brand, are horrible! No amount of stretching or cooling down prevents the calf cramps I get after wearing them, so I would love to win a pair of Mizuno running shoes.
I follow your blog through GFC.
Chelsey V.
I follow you on Pinterest.
Chelyea
Pinned.
http://pinterest.com/pin/278660295664148327/
Tweet.
https://twitter.com/Chelyea/status/221845746847195136
I follow you on twitter.
@Chelyea
I'm a new twitter follower and training for my first races longer than 5K in Mizunos. They're great, but the miles are adding up. I'd love a new pair!
I follow you.
I have worn the same kind of shoes for years, so I'd love to try something new.
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