Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Champion Review and Giveaway–For Men & Women!

Champion sent me a couple of their new products to try out, the Double Dry Ultimate All-Weather Soft-Shell Women’s Jacket and the Double Dry+ Sprint Women’s Shorts. I think Champion makes a high quality and affordable product. I have a ton of their stuff from running skirts to yoga pants.

Double Dry Ultimate All-Weather Soft-Shell Women’s Jacket:

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This beauty which goes for $60, is both wind and water resistant and wicks away moisture to keep you dry. It has invisible zippered pockets, a zip-up media pocket, white reflective details, and a  full-length lock-down zipper.

It comes in two colors: purple and black.  After I received this jacket it got steamy warm in Colorado, so I have actually not been able to test it on a run. I have worn it a ton, however, just around town (to the gym, Chick-Fil-A, donut shop). It is nice because it is very light weight but provides protection from the elements at the same time. Very comfortable, sleek fit.

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The sleeve does not actually glow in the dark. Those are just the reflectors making love to my camera flash. Nice to know it will light up quite well with the help of a car’s headlights. That way you might not get pancaked on the road.

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The Double Dry and Sprint Women’s Shorts:

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These are made of moisture wicking fabric and have a soft inner mesh panty (yowza). The best part – they have a zippered back pocket to hold your gels, key, condom, whatever.

These come in black, purple or guava (which is a fancy name for pinkish-orange). They go for $25.

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I am totally digging these shorts. Very comfy to run in. They are a perfect length for me. I hate shorts that are too long. I’m 5’5” and these babies are short enough (3.5” inseam), but not so short it scares the kids. Plus, I LOVE the nifty pocket in the back. You could even carry a poster in it if you want.

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Now if they could just make a short that corrects my bow-legs and Morton’s Toe.

These are two great products that could be yours!! Champion is offering up one jacket/short for a female and one jacket/short for a male. Here are the manly man testosterone items (you reading, Chris K. and Kovas?):

Champion Double Dry Ultimate All-Weather Soft-Shell Men’s Jacket.

  • Super-soft bonded shell resists both wind and water... helps shield you from the cold...wicks sweat to keep you dry.
  • Sleek ergonomic seams give you maximum ease of movement. (Built-in stretch adds extra freedom.)
  • Inner stretch cuffs — with thumb-holes — protect your hands from chill.
  • Details add extra value: zippered on-seam pockets, tag-free mock-neck collar, lock-down zipper with storm flap, non-chafe flat-locked seams, white reflective trim.
  • Retails for $60

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Champion Double Dry+ Sprint Men’s Shorts

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  • Ultra-light woven fabric wicks moisture for cooling comfort.
  • Non-binding elastic waist provides easy, flexible fit. (Has adjustable inner drawcord.)
  • Mesh insets (at sides and gusset) add extra cooling power.
  • Wicking inner briefs give you comfortable support.
  • Zippered hidden pocket holds your music/media player.
  • Ergonomic contrast seams enhance your ease of movement. (Flat-locked to help prevent chafing.)
  • Retails for $27

Yes, there will be TWO winners, one male and one female and each winner will get both items. To enter, leave a comment for each:

  • Do you wear Champion stuff? If so, what’s your favorite item? + 1 entry
  • Become a follower of my blog if you’re not already + 1 entry
  • Facebook, blog, Twitter, etc. about this giveaway + 1 entry
  • “Like” Champion on Facebook HERE and let them know I sent you + 1 entry

Giveaway will end Sunday, May 15.

Good luck friends!

SUAR

Fine print:

  • Champion  provided the giveaway calf sleeves as well as the knickers sent to me. I did not pay any thing for them.
  • The winner will be chosen by Random.org on 5/15.

489 comments:

  1. i am a follower! thanks for the giveaway!

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  2. i am already a follower ;)

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  3. I admit I don't own any Champion items but I do own quite a few C9 items which I believe are technically made by Champion...just their low-end versions. And I like all that stuff (shorts and tops) so I'm guess I'll LOVE the real stuff :-)

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  4. I love their sports bras!

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  5. I am a follower!

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  6. i love love love their Seamless Empire Long Top with Built-In Sports Bra!!! it very cute and its onsale!

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  7. I linked this giveaway on my blog!

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  8. I think Champion makes the best sports bras :)

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  9. I adore the Champion tank I wear running all the time...and I'm lusting after that jacket!

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  10. I have a pair of champion running capris and they are awesome for running, yoga and grocery shopping :)

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  11. Already a follower/creeper. I have a Champion sports bra and it is my fav! Of all the ones I have, this one cost the least and works the best. Who knew!? Liking Champion on Facebook..........NOW. Done.

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  12. i like Champion now and told them you sent me of course

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  13. The only Champion stuff that I have is cotton t-shirts that I definitely DON'T wear running.

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  14. I do like most of Champion items, not the running skirts though, the shorts inside dont stay in place (chaffing... ewe). Their yoga pants are comfy too!!! All other entry items are also done!!! =) WINNING! lol

    PS: Can I ask in advance for the PURPLE for TNT??? Just thought I would through that in there!

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  15. I have been looking for the perfect paitr of running shorts to carry my Bon Jovi poster around with me!

    I don't own any Champion clothing. I don't think they sell it very widely around here.

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  16. hi there! i don't own any champion items right now, but used to like the sports bras (now they all seem to have hook and eye closures and i'm too lazy to buy and hand wash them!) the stuff you featured is awesome and i'd love to win! :) i'm a follower

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  17. I love, Love, LOVE Champion. I wear the C9 duo dry shorts from Target. I love that they have built in undies so I can run commando! They are a fabulous short for a fabulous price! If only they'd make moisture wicking panties...

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  18. oops -- "i'm a follower" was supposed to go in this comment :)

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  19. like champion on fb and said you sent me!

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  20. I have a Champion tennis skirt that I use as a running skirt that I love. It's hot pink and has a special pocket for balls. Just in case.

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  21. I posted this giveaway on FB!!!!

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  22. “Like” Champion on Facebook. You sent me.
    Angela Wilson

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  23. Silly, bow legged people make the best runners!
    My favorite Champion item is my UCLA sweatshirt.

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  24. Your links for Champion are not working. Does that count for a bonus entry?!

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  25. I have a bunch of champion stuff from Target which I love.

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  26. Did I mention that I love their sports bras?? just saying...

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  27. I love Champion stuff! I have a few singlets that are super comfy but I really love their simple sports bras for yoga, they're so easy to move around in.

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  28. Bonus entry for Marlene for telling me my link was wrong!!!!!!

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  29. Champion sports bras are perfect for me! Love them!

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  30. I actually don't have a bunch of champion stuff, I'm a Nike addict, but I absolutely love the Princess Half Marathon technical tee and was surprised to discover it was Champion brand...

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  31. I'm a follower... are there actually people who exist that don't follow?

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  32. I love Champion running gear. I have shorts, tops,capris. Great running gear

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  33. And I linked your giveaway on my FB Page :-)

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  34. Posted on my blog
    pinkhatrunner

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  35. Oh yeah, I LOVE the C9 sports bras from Target, too. They're all I wear.

    I blogged about this giveaway today, too, FYI.

    http://eri-thon.blogspot.com/2011/05/saving-my-shorts.html

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  36. shared giveaway on my fb page

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  37. Yes I wear Champion stuff...love their bras

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  38. I "like" Champion on Facebook

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  39. I LOVE the tanks that they make. I have a white one that I wear ALL THE TIME for running. I even like it better than my adidas one.

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  40. I liked Champion on FB and told them you sent me.

    (the first Champion link in your post works)

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  41. I have some of their tech shirts and i have a sports bra and I LOVE them!!

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  42. Just became a follower, even though I've been a stalker for awhile!

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  43. I let them know you sent me on their fb page!

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  44. I like them on FB and told them so

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  45. I have a Champion running jacket that has the cut out for your thumb to go in to keep your hands warm on a cold run, I wore it all winter, it's great.

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  46. Champion stuff? yeah, i have a couple things. My fav are some biker type shorts to wear under my Champion running skirt!

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  47. i liked Champion on fb and said ya sent me

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  48. I do not own many Champion items because the only store I know that sells their exercise clothing is Target and I have been banned from going to Target by my husband who, apparently, thinks I can't be trusted to shop there...like it's my fault the store carries so much cool stuff. What I do own are Champion sports bras...no bounce, bright colors, very comfy. I'm a devoted SUAR follower, will do FB thing, and will "like" Champion...

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  49. I have a Champion sports bra that I love!

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  50. I have Champion sports bras.
    I have Champion pants

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  51. I have so many Champion workout shorts I've lost count. Some of them are probably 20 years old. My wife loves those.

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  52. I like champion on FB and I posted that you sent me

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  53. I'm a four month convert to champion bras - no joke the target ones. freaking. love. them.

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  54. I liked on FB - I know right, I freaking have an acct now.

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  55. I love Champion's sports bras!

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  56. And I follow your blog. Love it, by the way. I laugh at every post. :)

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  57. I have a Champoin sports bra that's a go-to for me.

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  58. I love their sports bra...very comfortable for my small chest (believe it or not, that can be hard to find!).

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  59. i've never considered carrying a poster, but you make a compelling case with that picture.

    i am a follower

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  60. I follow your blog. I think I'm an addict.

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  61. most of my sports bras are champion from target

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  62. I like Champion sports bras-I've worn them forever!

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  63. I liked on FB and let them know you sent me.

    I already follow your blog.

    I have a pair of men's warm-up type pants that I LOVE!

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  64. ...and I like Champion on fb.

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  65. should I have done in different posts?

    OK so I follow your blog.

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  66. And I have a pair of men's warm-up type pants that I LOVE! :)

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  67. I subscribe to your blog PLUS I tweeted about the contest on my twitter (tweet tweet!). I love the jacket and the shorts.

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  68. My favorite running shirt is a hot pink C9, which is made by Champion. I've about worn it to death - why didn't I buy more than one?!?

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  69. I have one of their running skirts that is my most favorite thing to run in! I also have a Champion jacket that I adore, in fact I told my husband the other day that the world may come to an end when one day that jacket has to retire. I do not know how I will survive without it!

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  70. I have a Champion sports bra that I absolutely love! It's kind of nasty and I should probably buy another one...or four.

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  71. I love Champion sports bras. Mine have lasted FOREVER, and I wear them all the time, even when not working out. I wore mine today to my track workout.

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  72. I already like champion on fb...

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  73. I used to have an awesome pair of gray champion athletic shorts. I think they were for men. Draw string and everything. I wore them all around the house.

    But I have yet to acquire anything Champion since I've taken up running. I don't know why.

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  74. I don't know that I have any Champion products. Hmmm..

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  75. I love the Champion tank tops and socks.

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  76. I'm a follower! wait.. I'm a trendsetter, but I follow your blog! ;) lol

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  77. I also like Champion on Facebook.

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  78. I liked champion on facebook!

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  80. And I follow your blog already!

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  81. I follow your blog. It's pretty sweet.

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  82. I love champion sports bras...the ones with the thin straps!!! Oh how I wear the two I own and wash them so often they should ravel!

    And new favorite love C9 running skirt....can be found at target and online only- if you have found it elsewhere...TELL ME NOW..I have black and black!

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  83. I posted about the give away on my blog!

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  84. I posted about your giveaway on facebook! I would post on my blog, but no one reads it. I'll post anyway.. in case some wayward soul happens upon it.

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  85. I liked and commented on Champion's facebook wall.

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  86. I am already a follower....and these champion products look great!

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  87. OOOH I have a champion running skirt that I LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  88. I have C9 stuff from Target and I LOVE all of it. I have tons of their sports bras and tanks!

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  89. wait! I have a Champion sports bra that I LOVE.

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  90. I like Champion on FB, punkin4675

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  91. I posted this on FB, punkin4675

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  92. Hey, I'm a follower! And I have no idea if I like Champion. Right now I kind of dress like an orphan when I run (whatever I can find that doesn't have holes. Or at least, doesn't have holes that no one can see). I often wonder what running in actual, real, running clothes would be like, but just can't spend the money.

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  93. I don't have any champion items either! This would be a fantastic way to start!
    Melanie
    mconley1977@sbcglobal.net

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  94. I am a follower of you on Facebook. I buy the C9 by Champion stuff at Target. Love their shorts & sports bras. Good quality & not crazy expensive.

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  95. I have nothing in my wardrobe that is from champion! Would be cool to try something for free!!!

    Christopher
    cconley317@sbcglobal.net

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  96. I have a couple of c9 shirts from target, but that's about it.

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  97. I am a sheeple. And a lady.

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  98. I love their sport bras! I have quite a few Champion ones and they are my favorite by far. Also they are not too expensive which is great!

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  99. I have four Champion sports bras and love them, even if they give me a uniboob.

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  100. Of course I am also your MOST devoted follower:)

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  101. All of my sports bras are C9 from Target. They are very affordable, and given the gumdrops I am sporting, I don't need much in the way of bells and whistles. I also have several Champion tech shirts that I like, especially for layering in the winter.

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  102. I'm a Champion Sports Bra girl. I have had some of mine for a LONG time and they still hold up well (no pun intended!)

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  103. I'm a follower, I don't have much Champion stuff, only a few C9 things.

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  104. Love Champion sport bras...follow you already, love your post, look for you everyday on facebook for inspiration before I run! Today as I ran, was wondering how I can post SUAR on myself, maybe a tatoo on my finger...or just a necklace with a long chain!

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  105. I USED to have the same kind of jacket, but from a few years ago, then someone STOLE IT, total creep, when I took it off during a run. Die, thief! I loved it and I'm still angry.

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  106. Yes, I wear Champion, I LOVE the running skirts and singlets.
    Already a follower of your blog
    "Like"d Champion on FB and let them know you sent me!
    Snazzy duds, thanks for the giveaway!

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  108. I follow you and champion love the bras. Thanks

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  109. I like Champion's C9 sports bras! Oh, and I'm a follower and a Facebook fan.

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  110. And I think I have a Champion sports bra...and if I win this giveaway I'll wear more Champion gear! :)

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  111. I'm a follower!!

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  112. I train in a lot of Champion Shirts and Sweats. Very dependable brand!!! I reposted you on my FB page and have "liked" Champion for over year now on FB.

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  113. I love champion sportsbras!! I don't run in anything else!!

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  114. I do own a few champion sports bras!!

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  115. I love my Champion sportsbra! And, I'm already a follower!

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  116. Liked champion on FB

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  117. I follow thru GFC!

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  118. The only champion product I have is sports bras. I do love them.

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  119. I have a pair of black Champion shorts w/built in unders. Love em for running!

    I need the jacket bad though!! Fingers crossed! I do not own a running jacket!

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  120. Love the shorts that they make for Target.

    Could I enter my husband instead? He needs some new gear!

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  121. I have some Champion shirts and I like them a lot. They are comfy!

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  122. I follow the blog !

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  123. I am a follower of the blog! (and thanks for that too by the way. great blog)

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  124. I'm just starting off with running so I don't have any Champion gear. Would love to win this!

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  125. I posted the contest on my facebook page :)

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  126. And, I went on the Champion Facebook page and "liked" them...only wish they had a "love" button.

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  127. I love their sportsbras! Lots!

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  128. I'm a new FB fan of Champion and wrote on their wall!

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  129. I am a follower of your blog.

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  130. My training bras (ie jogging bras, husband says they look like trainers..) are Champion, plus have some sweats as well.

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  131. And...now for why I love Champion. I started running about a year ago. I started in XLarge running shorts by Champion. I lost 20 lbs and bought a whole new set of Champion shorts in Large. I lost another 10 pounds and had to get smaller running bras (sad sad). I lost another 10 lbs and now run in Medium-sized running shorts and adore Champion's Seamless Empire long-tops! Champion has seen me through a 40 lb weight loss and kept me looking good the whole way through. INCLUDING MY SUB-4 hour* LA Marathon this year!!! LOVE THEM!!

    *excluding the near-emergency 3 minute port-a-potty break that you can sympathize with, right?

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  132. Commented about contest on FB.

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  133. Done did. Tweeted & FBd the giveaway. Already like your page and follow your blog. Liked Champions page as well. I have to say the champion gear i like most are there shorts. I was forever a Nike Tempo Short kind of gal but that condom, I mean gu, pocket champion has on their shorts was the deal sealer for me. NOw I can't get enough of them!

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  134. I have Champion sports bras and some shirts. You KNOW I'm stalker, uh I mean follower

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  135. I like the Champion shorts with the pocket

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  136. Love their tech shirts and wear them almost exclusively.

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  137. I shared the giveaway on my FB page

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  138. Favorite Champion items...
    My multiple running bras that I wear all at the same time :P

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  139. Champion bras are my favorite! They fit perfect! I am a follower of your blog! And I liked Champion on FB!!! Going to my FB page now!!

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  140. I really like my Champion sports bras - they get the job done!

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  141. Did the Champion liking thing and told them that shutupandrun girl told me to :)

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  142. Linking it in the blog sidebar right now...

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  143. okay - another male has joined the competition! My wife says I'm gonna love Champion. I have two pairs of running shorts - I think she's tired of having to do laundry every day to make sure I have something to run in.

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  144. I love Champion's moisture wicking racer back tank tops but I'm sorta jealous of the pocket in those shorts...I never know WHERE to put my poster when I'm running!

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