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Bulletproof (you're gonna want to read this)

Today is the day. The day of bullets. If you read to the end, you will be rewarded.

My goals this week:

  • Run 4-5 times
  • Strength/core 4 times
  • Eat better = lose the 3 lbs I gained while my back was out of commission

My to-do list this week (in addition to the above):

  • Plan and execute a birthday party, including pinata, cake and games (Saturday)
  • Attend family function Saturday morning
  • Speak at a meeting tomorrow night (prepare what I am going to say)
  • Begin 8-10 page writing project
  • Gymnastics followed by playdate for The Princess (tomorrow)
  • Mommy/daughter date Thursday morning with my girls
  • Doctor's appointment Friday morning (45 mins away)

It's gonna be a busy week.

Now for the good stuff. Are you ready for one of the most AWESOME giveaways* to ever hit the blogosphere? Well, hold on to your seat because two lucky I Have Run readers are going to be sporting some new Ink N Burn arm sleeves very soon.



HIS


HERS



A third lucky winner will have the honor of wearing a red Ink N Burn RUN or DIE bracelet like my black one.

Here are some interesting tidbits about Ink N Burn (from the website, with my additions in pink):

INKnBURN manufacturers unique performance apparel. Fit, design and feel are
second to none (true!). Our clothing is eye catching and easy on the skin (yep, so soft). While China is a great place to eat, INKnBURN clothing is manufactured in the USA (Lake Forest, CA); sorry, no egg rolls.

All men’s and women’s cuts begin with the runner in mind. INKnBURN patterns
are modeled after elite and average runners to create a custom fit destined for
miles. All clothing is race tested by actual competitors (and bloggers).

Our artistic flair and flexible manufacturing process creates unique clothing
features in everything we do. Designs can cover any portion of a particular item
while adding no weight, attracting zero heat and never wearing off. The
expanding INKnBURN performance line will include tech shirts, shorts, jog bras,
sleeves and more (can't wait).

INKnBURN apparel is made to order in an environment conducive to quality. We
source and custom print our fabrics utilizing the most comfortable poly, spandex
and lycra blends available. With items like sleeves and collars assembled by
hand, you’ll notice the difference.

Let me just say I LOVE my arm sleeves. My pink arm sleeves. They fit GREAT, are so so soft and comfy.

Because my Bean ended up being diagnosed with RSV followed by a secondary infection (sinus infection), I decided an outdoor run in the cold wasn't a good idea on Friday. But I couldn't resist trying out my sleeves, so I modeled them for Millie.

There are several ways to enter to win some of your own. Please read each option carefully, because there are two required entries. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.

  • Visit the Ink N Burn website and leave a comment telling me your favorite thing on the site. (required - 1 entry)
  • Follow my blog. In this comment, please tell me whether you want to win the his or hers arm sleeves. Everyone will be entered to win the bracelet. (required - 1 entry)
  • LIKE Ink N Burn on a Facebook. (1 entry)
  • LIKE I Have Run on Facebook. (1 entry)
  • Post about this giveaway (with a link) on your blog. (1 entry)
  • Post about this giveaway (with a link) on Facebook and/or Twitter. (1 entry)

The winners will be chosen by Random.org and announced on Wednesday, March 9th. Good luck!

*InkNBurn provided the arm sleeves and bracelets. I did not pay anything for them.

Comments

  1. I posted a link to this giveaway in my giveaway sidebar.

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  2. I'm a follower :-) and I want the sleeves for HER.

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  3. I'm in love with the pink and purple argyle sleeves. Too cute!

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  4. I follow you, and I would want to the hers sleeves.

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  5. I Liked them on FB and I want the sleeves for her.

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  6. I'm a follower and I Want to win sleeves for HER! : )

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  7. I love the run or die sleeves. Sleeves are such a cool idea, keep you warm without bulking you up!

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  8. I like the white/gray ones that say Ink N Burn.

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  9. Linky linking your giveaway on my sidebar.

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  10. I totally dig the sun totem sleeves!

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  11. I want to win hers arm sleeves :)

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  12. I like Ink N Burn on facebook and I follow your blog too :) I forgot to say that in my above comment!

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  13. Great giveaway!

    1. Visited Ink N Burn site. My favs are the Sun Totem arm sleeves.

    2. I'm a follower! I'm hoping to win "Hers" sleeves.

    3. I "liked" Ink N Burn on FB.

    4. I "liked" I Have Run on FB.

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  14. Sorry, didn't see "separate comment" for each...

    Here it goes...

    2. I'm a follower of your blog and I'm hoping to win "Hers" sleeves.

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  15. I posted on facebook. I shared the link that was on I Have Run's page.

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  16. I follow your blog. I'd love the "hers."

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  18. I am a follower and would like to be entered into the hers category. cmessner@myuw.net

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  19. I follow your blog and I would go for the girly sleeves.

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  20. I love the waverunner arms. Sort of... motivational.

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  21. And I follow you! I'd be in for the "hers" sleeves.

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  22. I posted this giveaway on FB - www.facebook.com/vanessaruns

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  23. From the website - I LOVE the green compression sleeves!! MUST MUST HAVE! :)

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  24. Oh - forgot to say that I want the HERS arm sleeves. Thanks!

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  25. Womens Purple live or die 4 arms

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  26. Wow, you have a busy week! Thanks for the book suggestions too! And I've already had a few comments on my runnerd sticker. I am a follower! I would like to win them because my current arm sleeves have chaffed me and are just plain white! These look awesome!

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  27. I am posting this on my sidebar right now!

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  28. you
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    I would
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    wear these.

    I have to FB [tears flow - big "L" to forehead]

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  29. I love the Out N Back shirts - I'm not an ultra runner (and never will be), but I like it to rip off In N Out.

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  31. I follow your blog and I want the HIS. (I didn't follow directions the first time, so I deleted the comment.)

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  32. Oops I think I posted in the wrong spot so here I go. PINK ONES!!

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  33. I think maybe the HIS ones, but I want them to be HERS. Just like the silver better than the blue.

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  34. How can I get one of your stickers? Wanna swap?

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  35. I like the Women's Black and Blue Chick'd Tech Shirt

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  36. I follow and would like to win the Her's arm sleeves

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  37. I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/stickyprints/status/42992342357114881

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  38. Awesome! I have never seen these before! I like the Women's Purple Run or Die Sleeves!

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  39. I follow your blog and I would like to win the hers arm sleeves.

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  40. I like I Have Run on FB too!

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  41. I like the Women's Britney 4arms (a cool pink and purple plaid type pattern).

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  42. I'm adding you to my google reader subscription!

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  43. I'm a follower :-) and I want the sleeves for HER.

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  44. I love the Women's Black and Pink Chick'd Tech Shirt and the Women's Green SaLeafs 4Arms.

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  45. I like the lime green tech shirt

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  46. I liked INKnBURN on Facebook (and can't believe I have never seen this site before! It rocks!)

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  47. Love anything green! The Women's Green Run or Die 4ARMS rock!

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  48. I liked on FB...wsnt to win "hers"

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  49. I like the Candy Corn "run or die" shirt

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  50. I am now following your blog and would like to win the mens arm sleeves.

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  51. I liked Inkn Burn on Facebook.

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  52. I liked I Have Run on Facebook.

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  53. I posted giveaway on my blog

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  54. I posted giveaway on my fb page

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  55. I love the run or die green tech shirt! Super cool!

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  56. I am a new follower! Weird cause I thought I already was. Apparently I just have you bookmarked :) Hers by the way!

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  57. I love the Brittany pink/purple plaid arm sleeves!

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  58. I want to win the hers arm sleeves

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  59. I posted about this on Facebook

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  60. I blogged about this
    http://ihatethetreadmill.blogspot.com/2011/03/soo-cool.html

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  61. I like the blue run or die skull arm sleeves

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  62. I love the Brittney 4arms.

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  63. I'm a follower and I'd love to be entered to win the arms sleeves.

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  64. I like ink and burn on FB.

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  65. I like I have Run on FB.

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  66. Posted with link on my FB page.

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  67. Awesome giveaway! I really like the "Britney" plaid arm sleeves, or the pink Chick'd Tech tee. So cute!

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  68. I follow you now! I would like the "Hers" sleeves. ;)

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  69. I like Ink N Burn on Facebook.

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  70. Added this link to my blog:
    http://www.runzoerun.com/p/giveaways.html

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  71. I am totally in love with the argyle sleeves. So cute!

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  72. I follow! I want to win the HIS sleeves.

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  73. I visited the site. I like the Run Far t-shirt and the Britney sleeves. Very coo1!

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  74. I follow you lady and I want the Hers sleeves pretty please.

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  75. I like I have run on facebook and I am a Runnerd

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  76. I follow you and I want to win "hers".....

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  77. I visited the site and I like the "Run Far" t-shirt.....I want to win Hers sleeves

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  78. I love the britney arm sleeves on the website!

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  79. I am a follower and would like HER sleeves

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  80. Linking this on my blog today http://kansasrunnerblog.blogspot.com

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  81. I'm a follower! Thanks to Long Legs on the Loose for posting about you.

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  82. Just posted link back on my blog
    http://lookingupagain.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-blogs-and-new-giveaways.html

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  83. I'm loving the Britney arm sleeves. Pink and plaid :) I'd really be working on my crazy runner style with those!

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  84. I love the purple run or die sleeves!

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  85. Just found you- yeah!!
    I love the Blue- Run or Die sleeves!

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  86. I now follow your blog... I would like the hers sleeve though (fiance's would love sleeves)

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  87. I have run is now liked on FB

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  88. Visited ink'n'burn website.. like the blue skull4arms and the run or die tech t

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  89. The most cool thing about their site is that they exist - I had no idea! The designs are so cool.

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  90. I am now a follower of your blog - hers sleeves would be for me. Thx!

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  91. Posted about this giveaway on FB

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  92. I follow you! I'd like to win the hers sleeves ).

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  93. Also posted a link to this on my blog. Just started it up so there I don't really have followers.

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  94. I follow your blog. I'd love to win the hers sleeves.

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  95. I checked out their website and I like the Sun Totem sleeves and the Surf City tech shirt.

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  96. What a fun giveaway! Thanks!
    I love the green SaLeafs!

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  97. I follow, and would like to win women's sleeves.

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  98. I follow your blog and I would like to win the "hers" arm sleeves.

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  99. I went to their website and I love the green Run or Die sleeves! Awesome! :)

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  101. I am a new blog follower and I would love to win the "hers" arm sleeves. :)
    Erin

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  102. I like the Sun Totem 4ARMS. Very cool stuff!

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  103. I tweeted the giveaway (@knitterphd).

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  104. There's a link to your giveaway in the sidebar of my blog (runknitrun.blogspot.com)

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  105. I liked Ink N Burn on facebook (P.S. - if I win I'd like the hers sleeves... I forgot to say so in the last comment)

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  106. The Britneys are so cute! :)

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  107. Posting your giveaway on my sidebar!

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  108. I love them all but if I have to pick I'll go for the argyle Britneys

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  109. I think my favorite are the pink SaLeafs. Although, the green are cute too!

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  110. I subscribed via Google Reader and I would want her's.

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  111. Dang! i may be too late but these are AWESOME!!!!
    I would love to have the pink ones or the RED~ since most of my gear is either black or pink!!

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  112. I follow you!!! And I would want the hers arm bands!!

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  114. Wow, that's alot of comments. But you haven't posted the winner yet...
    Favorite thing on the Ink N Burn site? Have you seen the Men's Blue Run or Die Skull 4ARMS?
    Seriously. Awesome.

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  115. Of course I follow your blog.
    I want to win HIS arm sleeves. Selfish, maybe.

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  116. Liked I Have Run on FB.
    Please wear your Road ID!
    (or never take it off...)

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  117. I follow your blog and would love the Girls sleeves.

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