The plus and minus of not getting up when my alarm clock goes off in the morning:
Minus—> I absolutely love getting my workout done first thing in the morning and finished before I even really realize what I am doing. With each minute of the day that goes by I get lazier and lazier and less likely to work out.
Plus—–> I got to run side by side on treadmills at the gym with my sister and talk the entire 8 miles. I wish you guys got to know her in real life because you would then understand why I go on and on and on about how awesome she is.
The reason it looks like I haven’t seen the light of day for months is because I don’t think I have actually been outside in the daylight longer than running from my car to the gym in months.
Stretching and talking to my brother on the phone at the same time… multi-tasking at its finest. She really loves it when I take pictures of her without her even knowing.
I love adding spinach to my soup as it is cooking to get some move veggies in. I also really love dipping my Wheat Thins into my soup to get some more carbs and deliciousness in.
I have a giveaway that may help you during these cold weather months!
Who else does this:
Brooks (not to be confused with Brooke… No, I did not name her after Brooks Running (I have loved the name Brooke since I was a little girl) but it is kind of fun)) is giving away a pair of the Seamless Arm Warmers, the Utopia 3-In-1 Mitten IIs and the Infiniti Headband to one lucky reader!
The winner will be picked on Friday (12/13/13)!!!
To enter just leave a comment telling me anything you want!
1,752 comments
Rosie
Would love anything, especially that adorable headband…it sort of matches that fleece you have!
Becky
I hope you’re loving your new treadmill! I’ve. Even dying to try that one
Mia
I also add spinach (or arugula) into my soups for added veggies. Pasta too. Yesterday it was overcast and kind of rainy and a blustery 48 degrees. Which i’m sure to most people doesn’t sound cold, but it doesn’t get very cold where i live and it was sooo hard to start my run. I thought about you, and all the people who run in snow and real cold a lot. I would love some new winter gear to help me with my cold weather wimpyness!
Missy
I’m with you in working out first thing in the morning. If I don’t do it first thing chances are I’m not doing it at all :( and those gloves would be awesome for this 20 degree weather!
Missy
And this is why I shouldn’t do things on my iphone! I always mess up commenting on something somehow!! Ugh!
Ashley
I need those arm warmer! It’s cold here in Indiana!
Christa
Did you ever not like running on a treadmill? I would like to be able to but I personally think it feels SO much harder than running outside, and these past few days I’ve ran outside when it’s less than 15 degrees!!!
Courtney W
I would LOVE any of that winter gear–I live in Alabama, so I have zero cold weather running gear and it is getting COLD this winter! I’m having to make major adjustments, that’s for sure!
Betsy
You are awesome and the giveaway is awesome :) would love to win it! I neeeeed some arm warmers because my core gets too hot one mile into my run, but the rest of me is still cold.
Christina @ The Tiny Runner
AWESOME! I love Brooks! I always thought Brooke was named after Brooks haha!
Corey
Tonight I had what was possibly the coldest run of my entire life. About 15 degrees, super windy and tons of snow on the ground to keep my extra cold! The only good thing I can say is that I got out the door. And THAT is sometimes it’s own victory :)
The Hungry Runner Girl
YOU WON!!!!!! Congrats!!! Email me asap so that I can get you your gear:)
Karin
I need some fancy running gear! I would love to win anything!
Amy
Awesome give away! Would love to win any of it, I also live in UT (Layton) and its been cold! :)
Sonya
I love adding spinach to everything, like soup, casseroles, etc.
And I’ve been so grateful to have found your blog. Your daily posts and pics of Brooke really do brighten my day.
And I love brooks, too!
Cassie
I want that cute headband!
Tara
I want more running tights!
megan
I’d love world peace, but I’d settle for winning that prize :)
Carrie
I love Brooks gear! And the name Brooke :)
Maria
Love the headband – it would be an early birthday present for me!
Angie
I just started running outside so I would love to win!
Becky
It’s supposed to snow tomorrow – I can’t decide if I’m excited because it’s pretty or if I’m dreading the slippery drive to work.
Traci
Love new race gear!
Melanie
I love your blog! It motivates me to get out there and workout. I definitely share your love of running and food! I have been contemplating starting a blog like you. :) Thank you for being awesome.
Heather
Awesome giveaway! Could use that headband! :)
Sara
Brooke is especially adorable in that photo! I LOVE brooks and brooke!
Lauren
Headband!! :) So cute.
Jen @ Jen's Jots
Something random: I’m running the 12k’s of Christmas in Gilbert this weekend! It helps benefit Maricopa County Animal Care & Control and it always feels good to run for animals :) Hope you are staying warm, it’s been chilly even here in Gilbert!
Becky @ TheBexFactor.com
I wish I had help with my son like you do with Brooke so I could work out more!!
I also wish we lived in Utah so Liam and Brooke could hang out, they’d be the most adorable together.
Miranda in Motion
Keep me inspired! Please! I can’t run right now due to IT band. :( But I’m staying strong in the gym while I heal.
Stacy
Love, love your blog!! and I am running my second Marathon this Saturday in Kiawah Island, SC!
Teresa
We got our first snow fall today!
Sam
I really need a headband to keep my ears warm! We are having a cold snap and it is FREEZING here!
JoJoVickiV
I had a great half marathon run yesterday and cannot wait to do my next one.
Meghan Reagan
I would love the gear to start training for my first half marathon!!!
Lindsey @ Run by Faith
I would love for it to be cold enough in Florida for me to NEED those arm warmers as much as I WANT them! :)
Carolyn
What an awesome giveaway! I need to try arm warmers
Jenny
I add spinach to my soup too, and pasta sauce. I love sneaking in veggies where ever I can :)
Elizabeth
The forecast is calling for snow – perfect timing for this gear! I’ve been hitting the treadmill more often than I’d like and these stocking stuffers would help me to get back on the road!
Adrienne
Love the headband! And I’ve been on the treadmill lately also-but due to rain rain rain:(
Heather
I NEED cold weather running gear here in South Dakota! Love your blog!
Tiffany
I love your blog so much. Thank you for your great fitness tips and just fun stuff
Lauren B
Brooke is the cutest! Even though I don’t think I’d look nearly as stylish as her, those gloves would be great keep warm in this PA snow :)
Kelly
I would love that awesome headband – mostly because I keep losing mine :)
Janelle Hajjar
I LOVE Brooks, they are the only sneakers that allow me to run on my chronically terrible knees. And my 25th birthday is this Friday the 13th! What an awesome gift this would be :)
Dana
I think Brooke flashing gang signs under her mitts :)
Nicole
Love your blog and hearing about Brooke!
Maria
I love your blog! And now, my goal is to find that soup at TJ’s so I can give it a go.
Amy
Awesome giveaway! Brooke looks so cute modeling the gloves. I can’t ever get enough fun workout gear!
parla
i live 4 hours north of the minnesota boarder…the road stops in my little town of Red Lake, ON…basically, i NEED those arm warmers, mittens, and headband ;)
Jamie H
I want my house to be done!
Christine
Love adding spinach to soup. Those mittens are on my Christmas wish list.
Teresa@The Chronicles of a {Not So} Supermom
I need some new gear for motivation!
Danielle Andolina
I am obsessed with checking the weather…only for running purposes
Flower
I decorated my treadmill with Christmas lights and even posted it on my blog. I was pretty stoked to run on it….but since I sweat like a pig, I dripped on the lights and they sparked up and nearly caught me on fire, so I quickly yanked out the plug and almost electrocuted myself. If there isn’t a prize in my future, well, I would hate to think of what is….
Becky @ OMG Becky, look at her blog
I agree with how fab getting in a good workout feels at the crack of dawn! ….But I also like hitting the snooze button for an hour…. I’m not sure which feels better..
Elle
That’s so true about the forecast. I schedule my runs around the least painfully cold days if I can!
Heidi Nicole
I’m laying on the couch, in a fluffy down sleeping bag with Theragesic cream on my calves. Super fun Monday night!
tiffany
So arm warmers sure would be great about now….it’s getting chilly here and runs are definitely feeling brisk!
Christina
We named our daughter Makena after Makena Beach when we were in Maui we got married. But then we ended up not having girls and had a Noah and Gavin. Thought 2 kids were plenty then to our pleasant surprise got pregnant with a girl…Makena. Can’t imagine life without her! The more the merrier.
Oh and I love my Brooks Pure Cadence…hey u did say anything.
Michele
All I can think to tell you is thst I am very tired and need to go to bed instead of reading blogs!
Maura
Hi there! I really enjoy reading your blog! I totally agree with the meme in this post about the weather forecast. Ugh! Temperatures in the teens, single-digit wind chills, and lake effect snow advisories make getting out the door tough…Anyways, hope you have a very happy holiday season!
Kathy
I’m trying to become a better morning runner. I’m fine once I’m going, but the inertia of the mattress gets me far too often.
Nicole
I need that headband! I admire you for running on the treadmill. I can’t make it a mile before I get bored and jump off.
Kristy
Anything would be great! Especially those gloves. :)
chelsea
I want the jacket your wearing…where is that from ;) the headbands would be great too.
Shelly
Merry Christmas!
Tina
i love the brooks headband !
Carrie Flasphaler
Merry Christmas to you and Brooke!
Lara P
I don’t think I understand arm warmers, they look cool but I just don’t understand…
Teresa M.
Brooke is so cute!
Jayme
Running gloves are on the top of the Christmas list this year!
And for a random thought, I would love to trade wardrobes with my kids because their clothes are always cuter than mine. Brooke’s closet would be nice to switch with to
Michelle B.
I completely agree with getting workouts done early before you really know what you’re doing!
Lara
I’m pretty sure I need that orange hoody you’re wearing… Can that be added to the giveaway too ;)
Sarah
I mix soup and spinach too!
Kassidy
It’s the middle of December and Toronto has no snow, what is this?
Erika
So cold outside. Love the treadmill!
Jennifer @ Every Joyful Step
Those mittens would be the bomb.com. I have to wear two layers of gloves/mittens in order to keep my hands warm when I run!
Katie
Love the Brooks gear and the name Brooke too!!
Elizabeth Pickens
Janae, can you PLEASE tell me where you got the pants you’re wearing on the plane home from California after thanksgiving? They are too cute.
Luv What You Do
Um I totally check the weather to figure out runs…expect I think weather.com lies to me : )
Kim
I just had a little girl and named her Brooke!! Brooke has been my fav name since I was a little girl too!!
Love the Brooks gear!
Christine
Brooke is so stinking cute in those mittens!
adria biasi
ohhh anything would be nice, but probably the headband!
Lesley
Awesome giveaway! Love your blog!
Tj
Brooke is sooooo cute!
(And Brooks rock)
catherine p.
I really would love some new running gear. I am in need of some major wardrobe changes, I guess that happens when you wear the same running capris everyday
D
Oh, I would love that headband! (Okay, I’d love it all. :)
Katie
I want this! And I want to get lunch still!!
Stephanie P
My dog is snoring.
It’s also wayyy below zero here so anything would help!
Erin
I’d probably use these for both running and shoveling snow — after shoveling last night and tonight, I realize I need some better gear!!
Christine S
Awesome giveaway! Starting marathon training this weekend and it’s snowing all week!
Andrea
Brrr. It’s cold running through MN winters! I’m with you,better to get those workouts done in the morning.
Tracie
I’m hoping these would give me extra motivation to run in the cold :)
Claire
I would love the infiniti headband!:) Just went on my first run yesterday in the single digits, and one of this headband definitely would’ve come in handy
Alicia Clouse
I need those gloves! Ever since I moved to Montana I have needed some new running gloves. It is so freezing outside!
Missy
Since I managed to lose my running gloves this year I would LOVE those gloves!
Ally
I would love those mitts! My hands ways get so cold.
Michelle Sawicki
The gloves, it’s cold in michigan!
Courtney @ Our Latte Love
Adding spinach to your soup is such a great idea!! I’ll definitely be doing that next time I “make” soup:)
Katey
Here’s my Giveaway comment…
Marlene @ ninja princess runner
It’s been cold here I definitely need warmer running clothes/accessories!
I ran a spartan race yesterday and it never got colder than 45 degrees which sucks when there are water pits and the water is freezing and you never feel warm! Still was a lot of fun to do with friends! :)
Julie M
That is such a cute headband. So far this week’s forecast does not have any outstanding days for outdoor running :(
Nancy
Would love the running stuff- Carolina blue for this Carolina girl!
Kelly Klinge
Oooh those gloves look amazing. Winter running in Chicago gets painfully cold!!
Alicia Wynn
Love, love, love reading about Brooke and about your running adventures!
Jesse
Love Brooke’s boots! Also, she looks super cute in those mitts. ;)
Kellye
I love the headband!
Michelle
I would love the mittens!
Katelyn
We’ve been in single digits the last week up here in WA….treadmill for sure :)
Kayla
I’ve been wanting to try out those gloves!!
Lacey Baker
You are so inspiring!! I love reading your blog each day! I hope I can inspire someone with my blog. Thank you!!
Jill C.
Anything I want?! Well, only 16 days until Christmas!!!
Kristen
I rarely comment on your blog but I love reading it and have got my mom hooked as well!!
Michelle W.
This would be perfect for the Minnesota winter running season :)
Stephanie
The infinity headband is pinned on my Christmas list board!!
I’ve been a treadmill nut all weekend (including a long run ) because of the ice storm. Bad news, I fell on the way to the gym, bruised bum all the way!
Kate
I have a question for you: Does Brooke also eat that spinach? I have a son about Brooke’s age, and I can’t get him to eat a single green veggie. I am a vegetarian, so I feel betrayed. :) Would love some warm running gear!
Carissa
Love Brooks and your blog :)
Jamie
Mmmmm… warm gear. I’d love to try the Brooks seamless arm warmers. We have a low of -1 tonight! I’ve also been meaning to get a headband, since I’m growing my hair out for the first time since I was in elementary school. Crazy, especially since I now have a 21-month-old to pull on my hair!
Carmen
New running gloves!
Lindsey
I would love the headband! Anything is fantastic!
Summer
I love your hoodie and I need arm warmers! :)
sue
i think your sister should start a blog! that would be a great way to get to know how great she is!
lynettek
I love that it is the holidays and we got snow but I REALLY hate how cold it is….and black ice
Marci
Not sure what’s worse…. Long run on the treadmill or outside in this freezing cold. Love your blog and your sister, wish mine would run with me!
Marie
2013 has been my first year as a “Runner” & also the year I found your blog! When I first found your blog I started with your very first post & spent a week reading until I had caught up to present day. You are such an inspiration!
emily j.
My first post-second baby race is this Saturday! And that earband would be great to keep my ears warm. :-)
Betsie
hope you guys are staying warm!! Love Brooke’s boots
Elizabeth
With our crazy southern utah weather, I definitely need some new winter gear. I love the headband.
Carson
Brooke is just the most precious little thing!
Greta M
I purposefully set my alarm very early in the morning so I can have a good breakfast and get schoolwork done. That way, by the time the sun comes up I have no excuse to not get out and run, I’m also fully awake by then!
Adding kale and spinach to soups is my favorite! Right now I’m going through a Trader Joe’s pumpkin soup obsession!
Mega Chism
I am addicted to Greys Anatomy. I am not sure how many episodes I have watched today, but it is a lot.
P.s your daughter is adorable! Seriously adorable.
Mega Chism
Megan Chism*
Traci
I want that headband! Super cute — i always thought Brooke was named after Brooks!
Amanda
I’m freezing over here in southern Cali. I can’t imagine how cold you must be!
Allie
I would love the warmers!!
Katie Olsen
I need these gloves! I haven’t been able to find a good pair of running gloves, and these look perfect! The sleeves are a must for any runner, and my long hair would love to be restrained by the headband! Thanks!
Allie
Cutest arm-warmer model EVER!!
Nikki
Good for you getting all these treadmill runs in!
Melissa G.
Last week I forgot to look at the weather and it started snowing before I ran! Now I’m making friends with the treadmill on a regular basis :)
Stacy E
Those gloves look good on Brooke :)
Keighty
I’ve never had chicken pox! But if I had a dollar for every time I had the stomach bug, I could buy all the things. Today included. Womp womp.
Kelsey Hansen
Need/want/covet.
Brooke
Hey cute lady!!! I think since my name is Brooke the gear is perfect for me!!! Hope your doing good.
Megan
I have been thinking perhaps I need to try some arm sleeves!
darcy
Would love the arm sleeves!!!
emby
I need these, for not only am I in Utah, where I swear it’s so cold that penguins have moved into my yard, but I am a novice runner and very slow, so I’m not even fast enough to keep from freezing.
Brooke is totally adorable. Wearing Mommy’s gear!
Emilee
I would love any of the giveaways!! But I do have something to tell you…I recently upped my weekly mileage and part of what made me believe that I could do it, was that YOU can run so much in one week. I’m not even kidding. You are inspiring and funny and so cute all at the same time. So even if I don’t win the giveaway, I still love reading all about you and Brooke:)
Libby
I’m a new reader, also a runner. Those arm warmers would come in handy.
Laurel C
I’ve actually been liking to run on the treadmill lately…….weird!
Andrea
I did NOT think I was a runner at all, but then I did my second 5K this past Saturday (when it was -11*…) and now I’m hooked. I don’t know what it was, but that one may have gotten me addicted! After years of avoiding working out outside at all costs, I’ve been bit by the running bug :)
Abby
I wish I was a morning runner. I love the idea of it, but I am not a morning person! I set my alarm very early to run almost every single morning, but it happens maybe once every 6 months. I’m pathetic! I’m an evening runner and I need to accept that.
Robin
I’d love to win any and all of these things!
Kari Burghardt
Yay!!!! I love running gear giveaways!! :)