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Holy busy bloggers! I just checked my Google Reader and found 520 new items! I'll have to get to that later though. I'm back from paradise so it's time for the winner of the GU Giveaway. I called my hubby at work and had him choose a random number to determine the winner. Based on his unbiased selection, the winner is Libby at 0 to Runner! Email me your address and I will get the GU in the mail.

I plan to share more details of my trip to Hawaii and my runs there later this week, but I have to get back to the mountain of laundry surrounding me. I need some clean clothes to pack because in a few days I am heading to Arizona (with an overnight stop in St. George to run a 10K). In the meantime, here is a peek at what it was like to run in Hawaii.


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  1. Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerMarch 15, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    You are a girl on the move!

    Hawaii looks wonderful!

    Congrats to your GU winner Libby.

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  2. JenMarch 15, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    Looks like a great place to run! Pure paradise!

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  3. misszippyMarch 15, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Yeah, I think I could handle that, not to mention Arizona in a couple of days!

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  4. C.G. the FoodieMarch 15, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Love it!

    Safe travels :o)

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  5. Pining for PinterestMarch 15, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    Welcome back!!

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  6. SuzyMarch 15, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    WB! It looks like a beautiful place to run. Congrats to Libby.

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  7. LibbyMarch 15, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    Yay I love GU :) Off to email you :) Hawaii looks GORGEOUS!!!

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  8. Marathonman101108March 15, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    welcome back! Bummer I didn't win your GU. I can't wait to hear about your Hawaiian adventures...or maybe I can wait because I'll be jealous!

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  9. StaceyMarch 15, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Ohhhhhh, I miss it! Were you in Poipu? I loooove Kauai! Looks like you had a great trip. Welcome back!

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  10. JillMarch 15, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    Congrats Libby!

    Glad you made it back. Sorry you have so much laundry to do...the not so fun part of vacation. Can't wait to read about your trip and see pictures. I love HAwaii...

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  11. MichelleMarch 16, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    Beautiful!

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  12. AliciaMarch 16, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Hey! Welcome back! You're leaving again?! Wow! Lucky you!

    Love the pic. Looks amazing. Be sure to get in touch with me when you get back from Arizona so we can plan another run!

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  13. HannahMarch 16, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Welcome home! And safe travels for your next trip!

    Beautiful picture!

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