Mega Giveaway Day 2 Winners
Thanks to everyone for entering yesterday! Those were a lot of great deals that people got! Some of them were deals that I got in on as well and it certainly helps to get places that otherwise would not be possible.
So, here are the winners from yesterday’s giveaway (and they have been contacted – if your name is on this list and you did not receive the e-mail, please contact me):
Winner #1
Winner #2
Winner #3
Mega Giveaway – Day 3!
But, we are not done! Everyone can enter again today for today’s prizes! Remember, each day’s entries only count for that day’s prizes. Everyone is eligible to enter and win any of the prizes on any of the days! Today, we have another GoGo in-flight internet pass, another Amazon Kindle Touchscreen, and (new for today) a new Garmin Forerunner 15 GPS running watch!
For today, the comment should mention the place you think I should visit in 2015 to do a running review of. I have some pretty interesting running events already lined up for 2015, but I would love to hear some more ideas. If you cannot think of a running destination, tell me what country you would like to read about from my visit. Finally, if you cannot think of that, any comment will do!
Each day, I will be giving away three different items. I have a variety of stuff to give away this week and hope that everyone can get some use from it (or give it as a gift to someone who can!). Here is how it will work:
- Every person can enter up to 3 times per day (so, once per item).
- Today’s giveaway will run through 11:59PM (ET). If you do not see your entry, do not worry – it is logged and I will approve it when I see it.
- The items given each day will be the ones given to the winners of that day’s giveaway – so, each day is a new chance to win new gear
- You are only eligible to win one item per day. But, you can enter every day for a chance to win a different item each day.
- Winners will be chosen using Random.org
- Sorry, but the items that must be shipped will only be shipped to U.S. addresses. If you live outside of the US, please make sure there is an address in the US where it can be shipped to.
- The decisions made in these giveaways are made by me and me alone. Unless otherwise mentioned, all prizes have been purchased by me.
- Important: The winners will be contacted in order of random selection to see which item they will want. So, first winner selected will have the first choice and so on.
- Have fun!
Item #1 – GoGo In-Flight Pass
One of the items being given away today is an in-flight internet pass by GoGo (provided by BoardingArea). This pass is good for a single-use connectivity product on a domestic U.S. flight and does not expire until June 30, 2015.
Item #2 – Amazon Kindle Touchscreen
I absolutely love my Kindle. I do have a tablet, but it is much nicer reading on the Kindle and the battery just lasts forever! It is one of those devices you can just stick in your pocket/bag/purse and always have entire library at hand.
This Kindle is the newest entry in the Kindle family and brings touch to the equation. With this Kindle, you will also be able to receive access to the Kindle Unlimited program for free for 30 days (I personally view this program as essential for the traveler – as you can see here). It has 4GB of storage which will allow you to store thousands of books on it. The Kindle is really an awesome device and would be perfect for anyone – for yourself or as a gift. Price: $79 – product page
Item #3 – Garmin Forerunner 15 GPS Running Watch
Even if you are not a runner, this makes for a fantastic gift! This is a very highly rated GPS running watch that is perfect for any runner. This is the large, blue/black version and does not come with a heart rate monitor.
It has a lot of features:
- Activity Tracking – Count your steps, calories and distance throughout the day. The inactivity indicator motivates you to move whenyou’ve been sitting too long
- Long Battery Life – Up to 8 hours of battery life in training mode or 5 weeks in watch/Activity Tracking mode
- Follow Your Heart – Use with a heart rate monitor to track your heart rate and zone data for any fitness activity. FOOT POD PAIRING – Record your distance while running indoors and review your cadence later on Garmin Connect
- Personal Reacords – Watch yourself improve – Forerunner 15 tells you when you set a new fastest mile or longest run to date
- Garmin Connect – Upload to Garmin Connect to see your runs on a map, get all the details of every mile and share with friends
This is a great watch! Price: $139 – Amazon page
Thanks for entering! Check back again tomorrow for the winners and the next set of prizes!
israel is a great country!
queechee, vermont is an awesome place – we were there 10 years ago and are thinking of going back
i love montreal – awesome place to visit. especially in the summer
I’d like to read about your visiting Crete
Japan
The NYC Marathon! Because I will be running!
Pier-to-Peak Half-Marathon in Santa Barbara, CA
Sea Level to 4000ft
🙂
I like to see you do a run on the Great Wall of China! That should be challenge!
A Colorado marathon.
Boston Marathon.
Run in the Alps.
France…Paris is my favorite city.
South Africa marathon!
Columbus Ohio for the NHL All Star Game 5k
Can’t remember if you actually ran or just wrote about it but the North Korea Marathon
Any races in the gulf nations?
NYC Marathon is the best!
Himalayas…..Waiting to go in May-2015.
December 10, 2014
Run down to the tip of the Baja Peninsula.
Running in Antarctica!
Hmm…have you done the “original” marathon in Greece. I feel like you have and I read the report. How about the Great Wall marathon?
One country would be the Czech Republic.
I think you should visit Sicily!
I also think Greece would be great!
I’m dying to go to South Africa so I would love to read about your trip there!
The Great Wall marathon!
Brazil would be nice.
Ireland! Specifically the Donegal Gaeltacht. I love that place! It’s kind of isolated–a three and a half hour bus ride from Dublin will get you there–but once you’re there, you’re in heaven.
Visit Adak or Barrow, AK. I’ve only seen a few trip reports for places like that!
The highlands of Scotland
I would also love to see a trip report from Nuuq, Greenland, or really anywhere in Greenland for that matter!
I would love to read about San Diego run destinations
I second Ed who voted for Antarctica
More South American destinations, like ecuador.
100 on 100 in VT
Run Paris this year! (I know I am!)
Or, ff you want a real challenge and a new experience, grab a bike and come to Kansas to try the Dirty Kanza 200.
Somewhere in the middle east (that has easy access from the US). Dubai, Oman, etc, one of those has to have a good marathon? Considering the tri’s they put on, I bet it could be quite the spectacle.
I think Costa Rica would be great!!!
Not a country, but would love to hear more about running in the great state of Alaska!
North Pole marathon!
Israel marathon!
I don’t know if there’s ever a sanctioned run there, but the Inca Trail in Peru is fascinating!
Sri Lanka is in my dreams!
Columbia is on my list for 2015~
Mauritius is on my mind!
Hawaii would be a great run destination
once again a great bog and giveaway…thanks
South Korea
great bog and giveaway…thanks
I heard an Antarctica run is crazy but awesome too
and of course by BOG i mean BLOG!
Thanks for the give away!
I’m not much of a runner so definitely commend you! Good luck on your runs in 2015
Germany
I like the north pole run idea
Try out eastern Oregon. Around Bend.
Lassen National Park in Northern California is interesting.
How about a northern lights run
The Lost Coast of California up close to Humboldt is very cool.
Alaska is beautiful place. You should do a run there
I’ve always wanted to visit Australia. A report from there would be great
Good luck on your upcoming runs!
A review of the Alps – possibilities for cold-weather running?
Hong Kong – tons of possibilities for rural/island running!
South Africa – tons of possibilities but crime/personal safety are issues.
A report on tahiti would be awesome
I think you should come out to Denver and check out some of the mountain trails around here 🙂
Delhi marathon report would be interesting
Boston marathon
Run the actual first marathon path in Greece
Wasn’t there a place that you weren’t able to run in when you “ran around the world”awhile back? How about going back there? 🙂
You should run from Marathon to Athens, Greece!
Would love to see an Austin, TX review from you! Thanks for the giveaway!
Austin marathon then a pile of Franklin BBQ briskets!
A report on bora bora would be awesome
How about a Tampa, FL running review!?
A report running along the danube, perhaps near the Melk Abbey
A triumvirate review of Taipei – HKG – Macau.
Would also enjoy an Amsterdam review, as I will be traveling there in 2015!
A report from the Netherlands during the spring when the flowers are blooming
Not sure if a good idea, I heard Beijing is worst for marathon, but idea of running the trek on the Great Wall seems inviting.
Qatar in August? Or maybe it would be better in January.
How about Bolivia?
I think Buenos Aires or a similar city in South America.
I think Buenos Aires or a similar South American city.
I think Australia would make for both an amazing trip and some good running stories!
Greece would be a great place.
I would love to visit Brazil, have never been and have only heard amazing things.
Tanzania!
I’d also like to see more of the Philippines
Antarctica
Phoenix Arizona
Running a marathon while on a cruise ship
Vienna marathon next April
New Zealand
A full or half marathon in the Alps!!
through the Red Woods!
How bout around the busy city of Autsin, TX?
or Venice, Italy?
Colomnbo, Sri Lanka
Paris – running down the Champs Elysees and finishing under the Arc de Triomphe.
Run in the Alps!
Head to Scandinavia, run in several countries in a day.
Find a run in a city not known for running (e.g. Bombay, Beijing, etc.)
Run in a small marathon – one of those with just a couple dozen or hundred people. I’m curious about that experience.
Scotland lad!
I’d like to see an “off the beaten path” report in s.e. asia
Italy in the Tuscany area would be great
New Zealand would make a great run or trip report
Thanks for the giveaway!
On Maui
On Kauai
Would love a review of the Great Wall Marathon
I would like to read about an experience in Thailand.
On the Big Island
Or France, or…
New Zealand
Race from Eiffel Tower to Versailles
Or Spain. I am looking to go to one of those places in the next two years for my first foray into international travel.
Someplace cold. I don’t understand how people run long distances when it’s below freezing.
Dublin
South Africa
We’re very proud of the Missoula Marathon! (But if you like cold, then the SnowJoke Half Marathon is a classic!)
Boston marathon
China
Hawaii
Would love to see you visit and do a review of Cape Town!
How about Japan or Korea, they are modern cities but still retain their traditional values.
North Korea… If possible 🙂
It would be nice to run in Hawaii, surrounded by beautiful nature.
The NY marathon is the best!
The NY marathon is the best!!!
The Golden Circle in Iceland!
Barcelona
Carcasonne, France
Amsterdam
Cambodia – your trip reports have been very helpful! 🙂
Switzerland!
Run through the Black Forest.
HK Marathon
Marathon2marathon
http://www.marathon2marathon.net/
The original Athens marathon
Melbourne is #1 on my list
Do a marathon on the beach in Hawaii!
You should do a marathon on the beach in Hawaii!
I think you should do a marathon on the beach in Hawaii!
Athens, Greece sounds good, too.
Korea would be interesting.
Not much of a runner so wouldn’t know what race to suggest you cover. Would like to know more about Papua New Guinea, Australia, and Trinidad and Tobago.
I would say something like North Korea but I could really use a replacement for my old garmin 205. How about running on the mall in Washington DC
The only destination that comes to my mind with regards to running in Kenya. How about a Kenya review?
Patagonia
I would like to see you report from Japan.
How about an Antarctic marathon review?
If not Japan, then Australia would be fun.
How about the Birken trail run in Lillrhammer Norway?
Or Chile! Patagonia adventure race!
Or maybe Bali? http://www.balimarathon.com
Hawaii. Would love to hear about the marathon options there as that is on my list!
RUNDISNEY. I have done them myself, but would love to read a review of them from you as well.
Although I am not familiar with any, I would love to hear a review of a race in New Zealand. The hubs and I have considered added that to our travel plans for the next few years and it would be nice to know if added a race in would be worth it! 🙂
Indonesia’s just starting to host several international running events, try there.
China would be good too.
Australia, maybe?
I don’t know if there are any running event there, but running in the African savannah would be pretty challenging.
China, especially the more mountainous area. There are quite a number of hills and highlands there that’s quite a challenge.
Somewhere in Norway? You get running, gorgeous view, clean air, the works.
Hawaii!
Hawaii FTW!
Antalya, Turkey.
Australia would be awesome!! Thank you!!
Brazil would be amazing! it’s beautiful!