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5 Reasons I’m Grateful For My Fellow Runners & A Huge Giveaway

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      • It is almost impossible to let Thanksgiving pass by without acknowledging all the reasons why I am so grateful to my Fellow Runners. It was hard to narrow it down but here is my top 5 list. Hang out until the end of the post for a huge giveaway.
      • Fellow Runners have always got your back. You can’t find a group of bigger cheerleaders and supporters. Whatever the struggle, just put it out there on social media and you’ve got someone offering advice or support in a matter of seconds.
      • Fellow Runners are very charitable. Every weekend we are out there raising money and awareness for those in need with races and fund raising efforts. When tragedy strikes, we leap into action and lace up our shoes to help however we can.
      • Fellow Runners will convince you sign up for crazy things you never would have signed up for over and over again and you will forever cherish the memories you made.
      • Fellow Runners are as crazy as you are! There is always at least one who will run with you on the hottest of hot days and the coldest of cold days.
      • Fellow Runners get you like nobody else does! We are a built in group who understands why the highlight of your weekend has something to do with miles and knows all about the “rungries”.
      • I am so Grateful to all of you that I’ve teamed up with 14 of my fellow bloggers to bring you a huge giveaway! One of you will win a $280 E gift Card to Under Armour. Yea how cool is that?!
      • Enter the rafflecopter at the bottom for your chance to win through 12/17/15. US entries only and must complete all entries to be valid to win.
  • Why are you grateful for runners today?

It is almost impossible to let Thanksgiving pass by without acknowledging all the reasons why I am so grateful to my Fellow Runners. It was hard to narrow it down but here is my top 5 list. Hang out until the end of the post for a huge giveaway.

  1. Fellow Runners have always got your back. You can’t find a group of bigger cheerleaders and supporters. Whatever the struggle, just put it out there on social media and you’ve got someone offering advice or support in a matter of seconds.

  2. Fellow Runners are very charitable. Every weekend we are out there raising money and awareness for those in need with races and fund raising efforts. When tragedy strikes, we leap into action and lace up our shoes to help however we can.

  3. Fellow Runners will convince you sign up for crazy things you never would have signed up for over and over again and you will forever cherish the memories you made.

  4. Fellow Runners are as crazy as you are! There is always at least one who will run with you on the hottest of hot days and the coldest of cold days.

  5. Fellow Runners get you like nobody else does! We are a built in group who understands why the highlight of your weekend has something to do with miles and knows all about the “rungries”.

Why I’m grateful for runners & a huge #BlackFriday #giveaway

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I am so Grateful to all of you that I’ve teamed up with 14 of my fellow bloggers to bring you a huge giveaway! One of you will win a $280 E gift Card to Under Armour. Yea how cool is that?!

Enter the rafflecopter at the bottom for your chance to win through 12/17/15. US entries only and must complete all entries to be valid to win.

Why are you grateful for runners today?

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About Deborah Brooks

Hi I'm Deborah! I spend my days successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into. I love to keep up to date on new running & fitness trends. I definitely choose my running gear based on color and love to express my fashion sense while exercising.

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  1. Annmarie says

    11/27/2015 at 7:26 am

    Aw love this and our fun giveaway! Happy Friday! 🙂

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/27/2015 at 8:56 am

      It is a fun one isn’t it!?

  2. Tamieka@fitballingrunningmom says

    11/27/2015 at 8:01 am

    Haha! So true!! Fellow Runners are awesome!

  3. Tamieka@fitballingrunningmom says

    11/27/2015 at 8:11 am

    Oh and the giveaway! Wowsers!! I could find so many cute tights and tops!! Thanks!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/27/2015 at 8:59 am

      I know it ‘s a great one! Hope the rest of your Thanksgiving went well!

  4. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    11/27/2015 at 8:14 am

    I would totally use it for Alex. He is starting to think about training for something, so I want to help him achieve that goal!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/27/2015 at 9:00 am

      How sweet is that?! You are just the coach to do it.

  5. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    11/27/2015 at 8:32 am

    I’d definitely pass the gift card onto a family member. I know exactly who I’d give it to too!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/27/2015 at 9:02 am

      Well that is so sweet! Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving

  6. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    11/27/2015 at 8:35 am

    I love my fellow runners! I just experienced running with a friend for a whole marathon, and it makes such a big difference to half support along side you the whole way! Happy holidays, friend!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/27/2015 at 9:04 am

      I know it really does make it so much more fun and the miles just fly by-well mostly!

  7. Michelle C says

    11/27/2015 at 8:49 am

    I would use the gift card for my hubby! They have shirts that he absolutely loves to work out in!

  8. Barrie says

    11/27/2015 at 9:35 am

    What a nice post~ and great giveaway!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/27/2015 at 10:24 am

      Thanks!

  9. Haley says

    11/27/2015 at 9:49 am

    I’m with you about the amazing support of the running community. I’m amazed by the charitable, supportive tribe of athletes that I’ve met since becoming a distance runner. Happy thanksgiving and have a great weekend.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/27/2015 at 10:26 am

      Yes we are an amazing group!

  10. Thomas Murphy says

    11/27/2015 at 11:36 am

    It would be for me, Thanks!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/27/2015 at 2:10 pm

      Thanks for entering!

  11. Cheryl Harris says

    11/27/2015 at 12:37 pm

    What great under armour gifts I could get for my boys!!! They would love it!!!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/27/2015 at 2:10 pm

      definitely!

  12. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    11/27/2015 at 12:40 pm

    I would have to use the giftcard to buy Dave some warmer workout gear – and I might sneak a present or two for myself in as well!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/27/2015 at 2:11 pm

      Naturally 🙂

  13. [email protected] says

    11/27/2015 at 1:01 pm

    I agree with every one of your 5 reasons….. happy thanksgiving / black Friday:)

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/27/2015 at 2:22 pm

      Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I’ve really enjoyed connecting with you lately and look forward to more.

  14. Beverley Cheng says

    11/27/2015 at 1:06 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving! My mother is an avid runner (i’ve mentioned) and i have to say i 100% agree with you on all your runner points. Especially being charitable! i sometimes think guys could seriously start your own charity haha

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/27/2015 at 2:23 pm

      Many runners have! Thanks hope you had a nice Thanksgiving

  15. Akaleistar says

    11/27/2015 at 1:17 pm

    What wonderful things to be grateful for! There’s nothing like finding a group of people who get you 🙂

    If I won an Under Amour e-card, I would probably use it to buy things for my brothers.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/27/2015 at 2:25 pm

      Yes I totally agree and that’s so nice that you would spend it on your brothers. Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving

  16. Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says

    11/27/2015 at 1:42 pm

    I am grateful to runners because not one of them have ever made me feel less a runner for being a slow runner; other runners have always been nothing but encouraging to me.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/27/2015 at 2:27 pm

      I completely agree and that’s one more thing to be grateful for. One person’s slow is another person’s fast.

  17. Coco says

    11/27/2015 at 4:48 pm

    I think I could get something for me and for my son or husband with a card this generous!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/28/2015 at 7:33 am

      I know it is!!

  18. Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

    11/27/2015 at 8:42 pm

    love this post! 🙂

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/28/2015 at 7:34 am

      Thanks! Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving

  19. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    11/27/2015 at 9:22 pm

    So so so grateful for all the running bloggers in my life!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/28/2015 at 7:34 am

      Me too! Happy Thanksgiving

  20. amanda sakovitz says

    11/27/2015 at 9:45 pm

    it would be for me

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/28/2015 at 7:35 am

      Thanks for entering!

  21. Natalie F says

    11/27/2015 at 11:10 pm

    I would probably use it for my husband and maybe a few others on the Christmas list…I would love it for myself…but tis the season for giving!!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/28/2015 at 7:35 am

      Thanks for entering 🙂

  22. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    11/28/2015 at 12:05 am

    Yes, I love that I have fellow runners that will run with me in the heat and in the cold! Also, I love all my virtual runner friends too!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/28/2015 at 7:36 am

      Virtual runner friends are great aren’t they?!

  23. Karla R. says

    11/28/2015 at 1:26 am

    It would be for my husband!

  24. Miriam @ Sometimes Sporty says

    11/28/2015 at 7:33 pm

    If I won I would probably give the gift card to a loved one.

    Thanks for having stopped by blog too 🙂

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/28/2015 at 9:13 pm

      That’s sweet! Thanks for entering

  25. Starla B says

    11/28/2015 at 8:10 pm

    This is so awesome of all of you! This is wonderful, as much as I would want to keep it to myself, I would have to gift it to my boyfriend. He would be thrilled and is very deserving of it!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/28/2015 at 9:14 pm

      It is a great giveaway and that’s very sweet that you would give it away

  26. Tedi @ Running with Infertility says

    11/29/2015 at 1:30 pm

    I agree with all of those! Especially the one that convince you to do crazy things. Uh, yes. Dopey Challenge?! Anyone? 😉 I’m just glad I get to run in the happiest place on earth! 🙂

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/29/2015 at 8:54 pm

      Yes the Dopey challenge would take lots of convincing for me! Good for you though how exciting

  27. Beth says

    11/30/2015 at 7:16 am

    It would be a mix. Some new winter running clothes for me, and maybe a shirt for the husband.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/30/2015 at 7:59 am

      Thanks for entering!

  28. Jess @hellotofit says

    12/01/2015 at 3:27 pm

    I have noticed that runners are incredibly supportive of their fellow runners 🙂 it’s infectious!

  29. vemales says

    12/03/2015 at 1:26 pm

    nice post, and great giveaway . 🙂

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/03/2015 at 8:27 pm

      Thanks!

  30. laurie murley says

    12/17/2015 at 7:22 am

    I would buy different things for the family if I win

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