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Flipping for my FlipBelt (and a giveaway!)

I don't think I mentioned it in my Utah Valley Half Marathon race report (yes, I'm aware I could go back and read it to find out, but I'm just too lazy), but I purchased a FlipBelt at the expo the day before the race. I really don't like carrying things in my hands while I run, so I was hoping a FlipBelt might be the answer to my problem.

I have a SpiBelt, but it never stays where it starts out. It either slides up to my waist (annoying!) or bounces against my hipsm(also annoying!) if there is anything heavier than chapstick in the pockets. I also have a hydration belt with a handy little pocket, but the bottles leave bruises (seriously, bruises!) where they bounce against my body during my runs.

Here's why I thought the FlipBelt might be different:
  • It sits flat against my body. No bouncing!
  • I chose the size based on my body measurements, so it fits snug against my hips.
  • The "pocket" is as big as my waist, so I can spread things out and fit more stuff.
Some other awesome things that made it appealing:
  • It comes in sweat-wicking material.
  • It comes in a number of colors.
  • It can be flipped over to "lock" things in place.
I have worn my FlipBelt on several runs, and I love it! It stays in place, it doesn't bounce, it is the perfect size for my phone, key, nutrition essentials, Kleenex, chapstick and whatever else I decide to take on my run. Here is what the web site says the FlipBelt has to offer:

o Multi-access pocket openings throughout belt

o Turn items & pocket access up/down/inside as convenient
o Flip to lock in items
o Reflective logo - stretch non-crack 3M Quality Reflective
o Non-Bounce, Even Design
o No buckles to cause uncomfortable chafing
o Machine washable
o EPA Certified, Odor Resistant, Pilling Resistant, Anti-Bacterial High Tech Poly Spandex Fabric
o Available in colors, accent your workout wardrobe

Level Terrain Apparel has graciously agreed to give a FlipBelt to one of my awesome readers. Here's how you can enter to win a FlipBelt of your own (please leave a separate comment for each item):
  • Required: Follow my blog. Let me know you do!
  • Required: Like The FlipBelt on Facebook. (If you don't "do" Facebook, let me know in a comment.)
  • Optional: Visit The FlipBelt web site and tell me what color and size you would choose if you win.
  • Optional: Share this giveaway on Facebook or Twitter. On Facebook, please like my I Have Run page and include @I Have Run and @FlipBelt within your post. On Twitter, please include @IHaveRun in your post. 
Winner will be chosen using Random.org on Friday, July 13th.

*The opinions expressed in this post are my own. I purchased my FlipBelt. Level Terrain Apparel generously provided a FlipBelt for one of my readers.

Comments

  1. I like flipbelt on facebook :)

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  2. If I won I'd want a hot pink one in size Small :)

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  3. If I won, I would want a small black belt

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  4. I shared the giveaway on facebook and twitter :)

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  5. If I won I'd want the Grey or Pink in size Large. I love that they stay where you put em.

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  6. I follow via Google Reader.

    carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

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  8. I liked Flip Belt on Facebook.

    carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

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  9. I'd choose purple in medium.

    carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

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  10. I liked fliped belt on facebook.

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  11. I would choose Pink in medium.

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  12. I always like green but black tends to go with more, hmmm

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  13. I would choose the green in small

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  14. I Have Run and Flip Belt are great. I would choose the green belt in small. I follow @I hve run and @flip belt.

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  15. I follow you on Google Reader! I need one of those belts. Seriously!

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  16. I'd love the purple flipbelt in medium.

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  17. I too love my flip belt which I purchased at the Utah Valley Expo. I would love a blue/aqua in small:) and I like your page on facebook!

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  18. I would love the blue flipbelt, but all of their color options are great! Looks like an awesome product!

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  19. I would order size Lg in either Green or Hot Pink.

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  20. Liked FlipBelt on facebook
    amo72 at ymail dot com

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  21. I'd choose a S Black belt.
    Thanks!
    amo72 at ymail dot com

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  22. I'm following your blog with Google Reader!

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  23. I already like FlipBelt on FB :-)

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  24. I tweeted the give-a-way (and followed you on twitter)!!!

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  25. I follow your blog!

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  26. I would choose a Small black one. Hope I win!

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  27. I liked the flipbelt on FB as Christi Messner.

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  28. I couldn't figure out how to follow your blog (blonde), but I "liked" you on Facebook. Does that count?

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  29. I like the FlipBelt on Facebook.

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  30. I would love to have a medium FlipBelt in teal. Or hot pink. Or black. Or...

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  31. I like Flipbelt on FB from my page Eat Run Sail

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  32. Blue or black in size Small.

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  33. Shared on my FB page at Eat Run Sail and also on my blog.

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  34. I'm a blog follower!

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  35. I like them on Facebook!

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  36. I think I'd go with pink or blue in size small!

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  37. I tweeted!
    https://twitter.com/pace_of_laurel/status/222544810555342849

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  38. I follow on google friend connect!
    ohsmiledarling(at)gmail(dot)com

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  39. I follow on google friend connect!
    ohsmiledarling(at)gmail(dot)com

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  40. I think I would pick a small in black (practical) or pink (my favorite color)!

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  41. I'd choose black, blue or green! Gosh they're all so great!

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  42. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/will1494/status/222914525995859969

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  43. Follow you on Twitter as @will1494

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  46. I have been following your blog for awhile but I am letting you know so I can win a belt! XL Eggplant

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  47. Parenthood

    We start off early watching television and then envisioning our American dream. As a child, we play with our babies, doll houses, and writing in our diaries. We start at the tender age of 4 or 5 looking for our prince charming to marry. Over time, we replace our crushes of princes and other Disney characters with real boys. Sometimes it is the boy that sits next to you in class or a movie star. Either way, it is getting you ready for that all important task called LOVE.........

    http://www.richlymiddleclass.com/parenthood

    Thanks

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  48. medium HOT PINK!!! woo hooooo!

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  49. If I won I would do hot pink in XS

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  50. I would love a red one in medium!

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  51. I'd choose a medium black belt :)

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  52. I like FlipBelt on FB.

    I love FB and blog world. Doubt I'd find such great things without them.

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  53. i would be boring & choose black

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