MRTT blog has moved!!

Thank you followers for following us!  We have recently moved our blog over to WordPress so we can play with all the cool gadget-y things ;)  I don't think there is a way to move yall over there - so I'm just posting here telling you to go "follow us" there :)  Got that??

New address is: http://momsrunthistown.com/wordpress/

You can't "follow" like you can in blogger (lame) - but you can sign up via email... or you can just check back... or you can just follow us on facebook - I'll let you know when there is something good ;) 

Meet the "Little Mamas"

I always love meeting new people at races - especially when they are from out of town or heading to a race out of town.  I've always wondered what would happen if I gave that person something and had them pass it to someone at a race, and then they pass it on, etc.

Well - apparently someone else had the same thoughts so they created "Where's George" - a tracking system for dollar bills where you can enter the serial number of a dollar bill marked with "www.wheresgeorge.com" and see all the places it's been. When I got my first "Where's George" dollar bill, I was headed to a race expo and it hit me!   I wanted to create a little trinket of sorts that could travel around to races all over the country (and beyond!) being passed from runner to runner and let their story build. 

In comes our "Little Mamas".  Simple little buttons - each with their own name and personality.  This is more than just a pin - this is a piece of motivation, a pick-me-up, a spring in your step. This little piece of plastic, paper and metal is worth more than gold (ok, maybe not so don't go trying to cash it in).

Why is it so special?? Because in order to get one - someone has to strike up a conversation with you and offer it to you to take to your next race.  Once you receive one you will know you were selected from a sea of runners and you should feel honored. And then it will be your turn to pass the torch.

So.... what do you do with our "Little Mamas"?

These "Little Mamas" like to get around. They like to cover lots of mileage. They like to see new things and make new friends. This is how we will help them accomplish that:

• Take them with you on a few training runs
• Take them with you to the gym
• Heck, take them to the Shop-a-Rama... just take them places
• But most importantly: Take them across the finish line of your next race!

After you cross the finish line and you are hanging out wiping sweat and eating bananas- find a running mama to pass them on to and let them continue their journey!!

When you have passed them on, you will go to the website listed on the "Little Mamas" pin and enter your story.  We want to know what race they ran, how many miles they covered, what places did they see, who did they run with, did they set any PRs with you?

As they get passed around you will see their stories build on our blog and you will be able to live vicariously through our "Little Mamas".

Our first 5 "Little Mamas" will be heading out soon on their first adventure, so stay tuned and see where they end up!! 

In the meantime.... Lets all wish "Moxie" (Mother of Speed), "Cadence" (Mother of Finishing), "Kara" (Mother of Girl Power), "Betty" (Mother of Sweat), and "Diana" (Mother of Awesome) good luck on their journeys!

2nd Batch of Winners

Round 2 of the giveaways!  My own blog wont let me 'reply' under - so I'm copying and pasting your comment - or if it was something about liking on facebook, I tried to find some other thing to help you realize it's you ;) 

• Foam Fest: Christy (possibly Buhrs?) Who said "This giveaway still open I hope?! I choose Phoenix!! My husband and I do mud runs and plan on trying this type out!"
• Zensah: Laurel C. Who said "I basically live in my compression gear. I love my socks, and I have 2 pairs of calf sleeves that really help with my tight calves and planter fasciitis issues!"
• Gone for a Run: Melanie Who said "I LOVE the magnets.......I allow NOTHING on my BMW except your Magnets !!! 13.1 Forever !"
• Train Like a Mother: Margaret (blog "We're not in Clarkston anymore!")
  and Jessica T who said "Another Half Marathon. Maybe Rock and Roll Series."
• Headsweats:   Courtney (blog "So Many Miles, So Little Time")
• Active Bands: Holly who said "I like the black and yellow flower power headband!" .... dark hair in your little profile pic..... I'm beginning to sound like a stalker hahahha
• Sparkle Skirt: Jenney who said "I liked them (and you) on Facebook. My current favorite is the Cindy blue. I saw it at the Disney Princess Half and fell in LOVE with it!!!"
• GU Energy: Tammy H who said "I don't have a consistent fueling plan when I run. I've used Gu Chomps, Jelly Belly Sports Beans and regular Gu. The regular Gu was too much for me, but I like the Chomps and the Jelly Belly Sports Beans."
• Yurbuds: Corrina (blog "Mama Needs to Run"

Whew!  That was a hot mess hahahha.  I'm coming up with a better system for the next giveaways - don't worry ;)   Congrats again to the winners!

Email info@momsrunthistown.com with your name and mailing address and I'll get your prize shipped out!!

1 Year Gear Giveaway Winners

I think its pretty safe to say we will be moving this blog to wordpress soon - that was a ROYAL pain - but worth it to be able to giveaway free stuff to our fans ;) 

I'm doing two batches of winners - the first batch are winners that had very unique user ids and I think will know who they are ;)  The 2nd batch had "common" names so I'll have to go back and comment under their name with "Winner!" and then post the list of names but my computer is NOT cooperating with me right now.

So without further ado -here are the first batch of winners..... Second batch coming as soon as I can single out the winners with common names ;)

Email me at info@momsrunthistown.com with the prize won, your userid as posted in the blog, your real name and address :)  Congrats to the winners!!!

• My Race Ragz: Karly @ Running Trek
• Train Like a Mother: mom27g, The Russell Family, mcraig99
• Fuel Belt: mrsr1n1
• Knuckle Lights: Amanda P.
• Ankle Armour: Byrd is Getting Crafty!
• The "I Am" Brand: pamiu70
• One More Mile: Maria Quezada
• Rock 'n' Roll: Jerilee E.
• Bondi Band: TfosRN
• Merrell: tweetyscute

My Race Ragz Giveaway

Everyone loves a custom shirt come race time - something that says why you are running, who you are running for or in honor of, something that lets you show your unique personality.... But when it comes down to it, it would be impossible to create a one of a kind shirt that looks GOOD without costing an arm and a leg... OH WAIT - THERE IS A WAY!!!

MyRaceRagz.com is the PERFECT place to create a uniquely designed race shirt!!! Search thousands of funny running related themes - or create your own using their super cool interface.  You can even start with a design they already have, then click "customize" and start adding to it!!! 

When you start from scratch, just select a blank shirt style you like (you can change it during the design process), then to the right click "Customized Shirt"  And start designing your perfect shirt!!
You can click to choose from their database of designs or upload your own... add text... add more designs... and the MRTT logo is even in there!!! 

You can put designs on the front and back and choose from a variety of shirt styles.   The shirts are super soft, they have women's cuts available, and they will wash great so you can wear them again and again (not like something you try to craft yourself with puffy paint and printable iron ons)

It's seriously a super cool way to get your one of a kind shirt for race day!!!! 

We are giving away a little sample shirt with our MRTT logo (no, not the tacky one above haha) to one lucky person PLUS a $20 gift card to put toward the purchase of a custom shirt!!!  The shirt we are giving away is size Small (and they do run kinda small) so please know this before entering the contest... however the $20 gift card will go towards whatever you decide to get ;)

Here are a few ways you can enter ;)

1. Tell us what race you would wear a custom shirt to and what you would put on it.
2. Visit the MyRaceRagz.com website and create a custom shirt.  Once it's created, use the link to the bottom right that says "email design" and email it to us!!  We wanna see what you create!  (please note this does not obligate you to purchasing the shirt - we just think it's fun ;) )
3. While you are on the MyRaceRagz.com website - pin your favorite pre-made shirt - or heck, even pin the shirt you just made!! on pinterest.  Come back here and tell us you did.
4. Check out their facebook page and "like" them: https://www.facebook.com/MyRaceRagz and come tell us you did. 
5. Tweet your excitement about the giveaway saying "I want a #customraceshirt from @myraceragz and @momsrunthistown. #momsrunthis"
6. Share this giveaway on facebook and/or twitter using the share button below the post.  Come back and leave a comment for each one you do. 

Foam Fest 5k Giveaway

Yes, I said FOAM!!!!!!!!!!!

I just love all the creativity from races these days.... gives us adults a chance to be kids again playing in the mud, water, and in this case FOAM!!!!  The 5k Foam Fest is a 5k where you run through foam of course. Imagine all the fun of a mud run combined with foam and watery obstacles for an experience that is a lot like running through a giant car wash for dirty humans. As soon as you walk out the door of your car you'll notice that this is no ordinary race.

Just check out the video below!!!



If you have kiddos that hover over your computer like me - they were probably watching the video too and they are now begging you to run through foam... well guess what..... THEY CAN!!! This race offers a "Rugrat Run" for the kids where they will do a short version of the race complete with obstacles, foam and loads of fun!!!  They will even receive a medal and kids swag bag!!


The 5k Foam Fest is in 12 FOAMtastic cities so lots of opportunities to run (and play!).  So find a city near you and get ready because we are GIVING AWAY two free entries to a location of your choice!!!

And don't worry if you don't win the free entry... You can always use code "foam" to receive $5 off entry!!! Here's how to enter for the free race entry:

1. Visit the 5k Foam Fest website and come back here telling us which location you would do if you won the free entry and let us know if you've ever done an 'adventure' type race before.
2. While you are on the 5k Foam Fest website - Pin your favorite race (or the site in general) on pinterest. You do have a "races I'd like to do" board right??  ;)
3. Check out their facebook page and "like" them: https://www.facebook.com/5kFoamFest and come tell us you did.  And if you feel so inclined - let them know we sent you ;)
4. Share this giveaway on facebook and/or twitter using the share button below the post.  Come back and leave a comment for each one you do. 

Zensah Giveaway

I swear I keep seeing Zensah compression EVERYWHERE!!!!  Maybe it's because they have such great bold colors, the people that I've stopped said they swear by the compression, must be great stuff!!!

Well we love great stuff :)  So we asked the folks over at Zensah if they wanted to do a giveaway and WOO HOO they were on board!!!

They sent us an AWESOME pair of pink tie dye arm compression sleeves to try - however the heat wave just hit Georgia so minimal clothing is being worn during our runs.  We did have to pull them out and slip them on just to try!!  They were UNBELIEVABLY soft and comfortable - oh and did I mention ridiculously cute????  Heather loves her some arm sleeves so I know this is killing her not to be able to wear them yet.  ;)

OH WAIT - WHAT'S THIS???? I just read.... "Zensah compression arm sleeves provide protection from sun. The Zensah compression arm sleeves shield and protect arms from harmful sunrays while the silver ions are thermal regulating, keeping the arms cool by wicking away perspiration with protection of UPF 50+"

WOWZA - Alright Heather - I'm not holding this giveaway for you - so get out there and go for a run with your neon tie dye pink sleeves, in the meantime we will start the giveaway!!

Let's see what else I didn't know about the arm sleeves:  Here is a list of benefits of Zensah Compression Arm Sleeves as told from their website:

• Graduated Compression - Increases circulation and oxygen blood flow, preventing the forearm muscles from becoming tight and therefore helping to reduce Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
• Pin-Point Compression - Direct support at the exact source of pain for elbow injuries such as Elbow Tendonitis (can be worn as Elbow Sleeve)
• And of course the sun protection we just learned about!!! 

Very cool!!  Learn something new every day! Anyway- we are super excited to be giving away a pair of pink tie dye arm compression sleeves - just like the ones Heather will be sporting soon :)  Can we say TWINSIES??? 

All you have to do is...... well you know the routine....

1. Let us know if you've ever worn compression gear before and why you would like to try it!
2. Visit the Zensah Compression Apparel website and pin your favorite product (or the site in general) on pinterest.  Come back here and tell us you did.
3. Check out their facebook page and "like" them and come tell us you did. 
4. Tweet your excitement about the giveaway saying "I want some Pink Tye Dye #compressionsleeves from @zensah and @momsrunthistown. #momsrunthis"
5. Share this giveaway on facebook and/or twitter using the share button below the post.  Come back and leave a comment for each one you do.