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While my post title is also the name of unquestionably one of the greatest songs of all time by one of the best bands of all time, it is also the number of years my blog has been part of the blogosphere. Today marks my blog's one year anniversary or birthday or whatever it is blogs celebrate.

For the past year, I have been sharing my ups and downs of running (and life in general), "meeting" amazing runners and people, learning the ins and outs of running from some of the best runners around, and establishing lasting friendships. Thank you for being a part of that.

And what better way to mark the occasion and say thanks than a giveaway?

Gone for a RUN has generously provided this BibFOLIO for one of my lucky readers to win:

Since I first discovered Gone for a RUN, I have wanted a BibFOLIO. I didn't know what to do with my bibs but knew I wanted to keep them. The BibFOLIO was my answer. It is perfect!! I know because I am the proud owner of my very own BibFOLIO. In an upcoming post, I'll tell you more about my BibFOLIO and why I love it. In the meantime, get to entering to win your own!

Here is how you can enter the BibFOLIO giveaway:

  • Follow my blog. If you were a follower before today, be sure to mention that too. Since this giveaway is to celebrate one year of I Have Run, you get an extra entry for spending any part of that year with me (I know who you are, so be honest). Leave me a comment. (One or two entries)
  • Visit the Gone for a RUN website and tell me about your visit: what you like, what you want, what you wish they had, your favorite BibFOLIO, etc. Leave me a comment. (One entry)
  • LIKE the Gone for a RUN Facebook page . Leave me a comment. (One entry)
  • Post a link to this giveaway on your blog, Facebook and/or Twitter. Leave a comment letting me know where you posted a link. (Up to three entries)

This giveaway will end next Wednesday, June 2nd. The winner will be announced on June 3rd.

RUN: You know you are a runner when you recognize a Boston Marathon jacket on someone while you are picking up take-out and you have to resist the temptation to sit down at his table and ask him about his race.

Comments

  1. I have been following the running Barbie for a while. (I have kids so no memory or concept of time. I don't know when I started. sorry)

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  2. I love the blue running tee - One more mile and the cake is history!

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  3. I am a follower of your blog! Congrats on one year!!

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  4. i am a follower and have been for awhile.

    Happy Anni

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  5. I have been hanging around for a while now.

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  6. OMG I WANT!!! I have a whole stack of bibs because I love them so much. I've been a long time stalker

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  7. you are hooked up in my right side bar

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  8. AHH I love this shirt http://www.goneforarun.com/See_Jane_Run_Women_s_Performance_Tee_p/tr-00276.htm

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  9. I already am a fan on facebook!

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  10. I love the "Oh the Places you'll run" sweatshirt in that great pacific blue and bright green!

    I think the bibfolios are super clever~!

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  11. I linked up this giveaway to my blog!

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  12. Happy blog-birthday/anniversary! I love that U2 song! I'm a follower and was before today.

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  13. The bibfolios are such a great idea. I like the runner girl one and the one with a spot for a picture. I also really like the runner girl stick figure necklace. (I guess I'm a fan of the runner girl!)

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

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  14. I had no idea that even existed! What a cool idea. :)

    I tweeted!

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  15. I've been a follower before today!

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  16. I like the run girl bibfolio!

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  17. I like Gone For a Run on facebook.

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  18. AND I've been one for a while...so I'm a supafan!

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  19. I like the "places you'll run" shirt!

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  20. AND tweeted! Whew, I'm tired. Happy one year blogiversary!!!

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  21. Happy Anniversary!
    I look forward to reading more about your running adventures.

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  22. happy anniversary!

    What an AWESOME give-away!

    I have been a follower for a while. :)

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  23. I would either get a bibfolio or one of the women's performance tee (I love the "kick assphalt" one!)...

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  24. Like the page on FB!

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  25. I have been a follower...yipee!

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  26. Linking! Love this GIVEAWAY...such a great concept.

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  27. I love the PINK Gone for a Run but I also love the blue Run Girl too. Didn't know they had so many choices...I love it!

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  28. Happy Blogiversary!

    I'm a follower and have been for sometime.

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  29. Love the running mantra tees - all walls have doors and running down a dream.

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  30. I'm a follower. :)

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  31. I've been a follower for a long time. :)

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  32. And, I'm now a FB fan!

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  33. I'm a follower…past and present.

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  34. I went to the Gone For A Run site and they seem to have it all. I'd love to see a long sleeve T-shirt with the running mantra down the sleeve.

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  35. I put your giveaway up on my blog.

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  36. There are so many things I would love to have from Gone for a Run. I love the Bibfolio, the Running Mantra tees, and the car decals.

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  37. I am a follower! I want a Bibfolio sooooooo bad!

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  38. I have been a follower for awhile...love your blog! Love pink!!!:)

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  39. I LOVE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOmany things n the Gone for a Run website! I love the livin lovin runin shirt!! and all of their performance shirts! I would want the pink Gone for a Run Bibfolio, the custom photo wreath ornament,I love the personalized teddy bears for my son!!!, and on, and on and on!

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  40. Just started following! Noticed you had the Freedom Run on your race schedule and wanted to make sure you knew it is scheduled to be held on July 3rd instead of July 5th. At least that's what the website says. http://www.topofutahmarathon.com/15k/

    I'm from Cache Valley so maybe I'll get to "run" into you sometime at a race!

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  41. Got your give-a-way linked on my blog.

    imafitnessjunky.blogspot.com

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  42. Visited the Gone for a Run website and would everything! But most of all I would LOVE the bibfolio. I've been wanted one for a while now which is why your contest appealed to my so much. Also would love to have the 26.2 tube bracelet.

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  43. I am a follower and have been for quite some time.

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  44. I love their hats, but I really need this bibFOLIO ... all mine are piled in a drawer in my room.

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  45. The BibFOLIO is cool - I've never seen one before, so kudos to them for doing a giveaway (and you!); I'm going to buy one regardless! Love your blog title by the way - and I'm posting a link to this on Twitter (that's my giveaway info). I don't really "follow" blogs, but I do have you listed in the blog I reads on the side of my blog!

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  46. I am a fan of Gone for a run on FB

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  47. I like the tee shirt - running...it's a beautiful buzz and lots of other things!!!

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  48. I posted your giveaway on my blog

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  49. I already follow your blog.... and your Fanpage! :)

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  50. Already liked the Gone For a Run Fanpage

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  51. I like the bibFolio, but lots of stuff there.

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  52. Follower! (And running buddy! We need to get together one of these Saturday morning's for a long run, by the way!)

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  53. Been following for a while now!

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  54. I really like the personalized bibfolio with the female runner. I looked around the site and saw a lot of things I'd love to have. Some of the phrases on the shirts are too cute. (And I loved the little chick with the ipod and running shoes on. Too funny.) And running umbrellas? What a fun gift for a runner.

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  55. I "liked" Done for a Run on FB.

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  56. Linked on my blog, although I'm not sure that anyone goes there anymore. I really need to get back to it, eh?

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  57. Ohhhhh, I'm a huge fan of the Gone for a RUN socks - I love fun socks!

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  58. and I like the Gone for Run FB page

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  59. and I really really really want the bibfolio, but I also like the visor hat bandanna

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  60. Just started following!

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  61. Just Tweeted your giveaway @rustbeltrunner

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  62. Visited their site. The custom photo BibFOLIO. What a cute idea!

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  63. I can't find your Google Friend COnnect widget, so I am subscribed to your feed through Feedburner in Google Reader. (I am new so 1 entry)

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  64. I am a new follower. I too am getting ready to celebrate my first year of running, check out my blog soon for some giveaways

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  65. I really like their motto"Play Hard-Take Chances-Keep Smilin'"

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  66. Fan of gone for a run on facebook

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  67. I'm a new follower... congrats on your first year!

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  68. I love all the different running logos that you can get on your purchases - they give you a much wider selection than many places.

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  69. Love the "sprint girl long sleeve black t-shirt" ....too cute!!

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  70. I am a new follower! Great blog...Can't wait to read more!

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  71. I am a follower of Gone for a Run on FB!

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  72. Check out races at www.virtualrunevents.com We do lots of giveaways for gear and free races.

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