Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Champion Eco Fleece Review & Giveaway (Male & Female Winners!)

Today I am going to spoil you with how SUAR looks (yes, I like to talk in the third person) when she is done running, about to run, recovering from running or basically any other time when she is not going to work or a parent/teacher conference.

U-G-L-Y. she ain’t got no alibi (although her sweats are pretty nice):

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Please do not submit these photos to US Weekly to be entered into the the “Stars! Their just like us! They look like shit when no one is around” segment. Because I am not a Star and no one cares anyway.

Oh, yeah, party in my kitchen! Hands in the air now! Midriff exposed! Booyah!

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On the surface, these may look like just another pair of comfy sweats. But, look more closely. What do you see?P1110181

I will punch you in the face with my blurry fists and bald head. I said look closer!:

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If you looked deeply enough you might have seen recycled fibers. That is because these sweats are Champion’s new Eco Fleece line made from 5% recycled plastic water bottle fibers. Basically, if you wear these sweats and go put that cardboard pizza box in the recycling bin, you have done your good deed for the day and can go back to bed.

In all seriousness, when you purchase an Eco-fleece item, you're helping to keep 5 million plastic bottles out of landfills.

These sweats are very cozy. They are roomy and are the perfect go-to outfit after a long, cold run. The inside is even softer than the outside. Snuggle into these babies, sit in front of some football and eat some chips. The roominess allows from some waistline expansion for sure.

I am wearing the Women’s Full Zip Hoodie Jacket in size small, color acai. This retails for $38, but Champion is having a 20% online sale right now, so that makes it about $30.40 to be exact.image

I am also wearing the Women’s Open Hem Women’s Sweatpants in size small, color granite. These sell for $28.image

I’ve said it before, I like Champion stuff because it is affordable, yet quality. There are tons of awesome running items out there, but who can pay $60 a shot? Champion makes stuff for the everyday athlete who wants to look good but might have to count some pennies along the way.

Want this outfit? Or course you do. It’s comfy and free. I have one to give away for ladies and one for men. The men’s version would be something like this:

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To enter (comment for each):

  • Tell me what your favorite post-long outfit is – thong with pasties? unitard?
  • Like Champion on Facebook
  • Blog, twat, FB about this giveaway
  • Follow my blog if you don’t already

I will pick a winner through random.org on Friday, October 14.

Good luck!

SUAR

PS: Cheetah slippers not included

Fine print: Champion sent me these items and provided the giveaway items free of charge to me in exchange for my unbiased review and giveaway of their product.

433 comments:

  1. I found myself in a tank top and panties post-long run this weekend. No pants=best night ever.

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  2. yoga pants, long sleeve t-shirt and hoodie (cause I'm always cold post-run)

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  3. Yoga pants, compression socks or sleeves, and t-shirt. All about comfort.

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  4. Yoga pants and a t-shirt, plus my couch, all about relaxing post workout!

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  5. A huge ass tshirt! I live in them when no one but my family is looking. My kids are going to remember these great days when they are adults and be disgusted!

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  6. My old USMC sweats and a tshirt. Not exactly sexy, but SOOOOO comfy.

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  7. Post run?? 1st thing I do is LOSE the cloths! LoL Out of the hot shoes & socks and the constricting sports bra (free those puppies!) then you'll likely find me on the couch, fan on full blast in a baggy tee & undies . We fat girls tend to sweat in places I didn't even know I had glands!

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  8. Post run I always end up in my sports bra and running shorts. I get hot and clothes need to be removed ASAP!

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  9. Post run I'm usually wearing an old sweatshirt, microfleece pj pants, and compression socks.

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  10. My usual post workout outfit usually involves yoga pants and either a tank or one of the Ugly Sweaters. Hubs hates em, I love em.

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  11. I liked champion. Not sure why I never did before...half my workout wardrobe is champion. Target sells it, so I end up buying more if I've forgotten something impotant like pants when I gotta gym it up

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  12. Best post-workout outfit? PJs.

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  13. Unfortunately, I always seem to have to go some place (usually work or church) post-run and have to put on dress clothes (yuck!). My ideal outfit is an old race shirt, Nike tempo shorts or yoga pants, and compression socks.

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  14. My post-run outfit usually consists of me staying in my running clothes until I shower. Now that I'm getting into Compression Clothes for recovery, a must are compression shorts and socks, along with my favorite sweats--oh and boyshort underwear.

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  15. I would love to say I wear something nearly as awesome as a unitard, but honestly, the giveaway is exactly what I put on, or the likes of it. Comfort and stretchiness (is that a word?)

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  16. I already follow your blog. Frikkin love it.

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  17. Oh, and I liked Champion. Didn't even think to look for them on facebook…

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  18. compression calf sleeves, sweats and a really loose tee

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  19. I like to wear another workout outfit after I've worked out - great for running errands or napping!

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  20. I usually end up in an outfit that looks exactly like the one you're wearing! I go for comfort after a long run, and when I get home from work, and when I get up, and...well yeah, I pretty much always go for comfort...

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  21. After my long runs, my favorite is to put on my Zoot recovery tights and a comfy long sleeved shirt. I also love these soft yoga pants I have for lounging. BUT, those sweat pants look super comfy!

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  22. A fleece out fit not unlike yours, but my pants have a bunch of holes (hint: I could use new duds). I rationalize that it is for stretching.

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  23. Post run usually is cotton shorts (commando - because you need to know things like this) and a cotton tank top.

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  24. I follow, I follow!

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  25. I follow your blog. Also I love to wear sweat pants and a baggy shirt and spend time relaxing.

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  26. post long run is usually no clothes and wrapped in a towel til i stop sweating and cool off

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  27. I live in my polka dot boxer shorts (Walmart) and a t-shirt.

    I'm classy.
    Kelly in Michigan
    sitesx6@aol.com

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  28. Since it's still ridiculously hot in Arizona (in the 100s this weekend!), I'm usually in a clean pair of running shorts and tank top.

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  30. This week it was blue jeans and work clothes - had to go back to work after the nasty long run!

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  31. I posted a FB about your giveaway. My wife is So glad you have a man's pair to give away!!

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  32. I already liked them on their fb page!!

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  33. I tend to climb back into jammies so I can nap. After the shower of course.

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  34. Post-run I like a T shirt and my Target stretchy palazzo pants.

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  35. My favorite post workout outfit is Gap sweats and ribbed tee.

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  36. Tank top and boy shorts in bed, under the covers.

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  37. I am a follower of your blog and I love your cheetah slippers!

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  38. Blogging this giveaway on my blog.

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  39. My 100 year old t-shirt and my husband's Winnie the Pooh boxers.

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  40. I already follow you.....love your blog!!

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  41. Bathtub makes for the best post-long outfit.

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  42. usually I run in the morning so my post work out outfit is whatever O am wearing for the day. But I WISH it was sweats and a baseball cap. After a marathon I always wear my finisher shirt and sweats. Also liked champion on FB. Their sports bras are my FAVORITE!! AMY

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  43. I usually stay in my workout clothes, I'm lazy!

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  44. yoga pants and a tank top if hot or sweatshirt if cold. and of course, compression socks.

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  45. I don't care what I wear post run as long as it is dry and I have my 2xu compression socks on.

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  46. Tee and jeans or capris. Lately recovery socks, too. very cute.

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  47. Linking your post to my blog sidebar.

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  48. AND my fav post long run outfit is somewhere between my ancient hoodie from university, the clothes I ran in because I am super lazy and smell like roses when I'm done running, or nothing much at all!

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  49. I like Campion of fb and two of m favorite running tops are Champion!

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  50. I wear flip flops and long sleeve sloppy tops and baggy pants. Anything comfortable...

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  51. I like Champion on fb, and two of my fave running tops are Champion!

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  52. I like Champion on FB
    Marcia Parker Grajewski

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  53. My coziest post run outfit is a wife beater and yoga pants.

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  54. I follow your blog

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  55. I run before work so... shower, then something gloriously not-sweaty and clean.

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  56. I am a die hard follower of your blog and love it!

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  57. Post-run = yoga pants, cami, comfy L/S shirt and flip flops or slippers

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  58. Post run - Anything that isn`t what I just ran in. I can't stand the smell of myself.

    I already follow you and like Champion on FB.

    And I tweeted about the giveaway

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  59. Post Run: yoga pants, t-shirt, and a hoodie. And fuzzy slippers.

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  60. Post-run: I have this pair of green sweatpants that I got at a local Turkey Trot. They say "gobble, gobble" on the ass. They're awesome- don't listen to what my husband says about them.

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  61. I follow your blog- while wearing my awesome turkey sweats

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  62. I blogged about your blog. I have not yet posted pics of my turkey sweats.

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  63. I follow your blog! As much as I would want to win those slippers, the pants sound amazing!

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  64. I so need some of these items. My post long run clothing consists of jeans and a long sleeve shirt. That is just sad that I have no comfy sweats or yoga pants.

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  65. Post run outfit - sweats and uggs. Oh yes.

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  66. Thong and pasties, you too?? Haha my after-workout gear usually depends on the weather and whats next in my day. I could live in a sports bra, tank, and shorts. But it gets cold in Iowa so a comfy hoody would be awesome!!!

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  67. I liked Champion! I like them too in real life.

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  68. I love soft sweats and a huge sweatshirt after a long workout - if I am not going out.

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  69. I follow your blog every day!!!

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  70. I follow champion on FB!

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  71. Post long run I usually wear some yoga pants and fall asleep on the couch.

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  72. I like to wear my compression sleeves, pajama bottoms, and my swim team hoodie after a long run.
    I like Champion on FB.
    Thanks, AmyD

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  73. And I almost always find myself in sweat pants/ soffee shorts and a bra (usually my grimey sports bra if I haven't showered yet. lol

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  74. Post run you can find me in comfy sweatpants and a hoodie - probably with chocolate milk stains on it.

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  75. Also, I follow and <3 your blog.

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  76. And I like champion on facebook. And in real life :)

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  77. I am a jeans and tshirt kind of girl. After my post-long-run shower I put on my favorite pair of Joe's Jeans and one of my cheap Target tshirts.

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  78. I subscribed to your blog!

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  79. sometimes post-long-run I get home and my young kids "need" me immediately, and it ends up being hours before I even shower. Meaning post-long-run I'm still wearing my long run clothes. It smells nice in my house! My favorite thing to wear, at that point, is anything that doesn't smell so bad I want to run away from myself. Like comfy sweats or yoga pants.

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  80. I liked Champion on Facebook.

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  81. I follow your blog on Google Reader. Sometimes I even read all of the posts.

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  82. Fav Post Race Attire -- gym shorts and a tank top....after really long runs, I do wear compression sleeves too

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  83. In the summer it's any 5K cotton t-shirt and shorts and in the winter I love my school red-plaid pajama pants and my long sleeved Chili Chase race shirt!

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  84. Favorite post run outfit...whatever I worked out in. My 1-year old doesn't give me the chance to change!

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  85. I'm about to blog about this give away on www.runningforreagan.blogspot.com

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  86. Sweats and a long sleeve T or hoodie

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  87. After a long run, I am in my sweats. Yes, pink KMart sweats. If it is summer in PHX then boxer shorts and a tank. Glamour at its best.

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  88. So, if I tell you that my post long-run outfit is a thong and pasties will that mean I will qualify for the female giveaway, or can I still be in the running for the male giveaway?

    Just because that is what I wear under it all doesn't mean I don't like to look like a man to everyone else. :)

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  89. Flannel jammie pants and a baggy shirt, but can't forget the ever fashionable compression calf sleeves. They go so well with jammie pants.
    I wear the heck out of Champion workout clothes! I have no idea why I didn't like them on FB... until now.

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  90. I follow your blog and I like Champion. PS_ they have the best sport bras.

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  91. here's the official post http://runningforreagan.blogspot.com/2011/10/giveaway.html

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  92. Oh, and I have been a follower of your blog for some time now.

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  93. I found myself in soft t-shirt (oiselle, I love you) and shorts after long run. I can't follow your blog any closer without being called a stalker...

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  94. I liked Champion on FB and I have FB you!

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  95. Just my pink compression socks, nothing else!!!

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  96. Post run? Shower first. If it's a long run then definitely sweats! I get cold about 30 min after a long run. Short run, any old pair of comfy shorts and usually one of my twenty In-N-Out shirts.

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  97. I now follow your blog with Google Reader.

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  98. After a long run, I love to sit in my yoga pants and a sweatshirt.
    I also already follow your blog!

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  99. Post long run- purple sweats, Compression socks and Costco tshirt. Every time.

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  100. I follow you, SUAR, I follow your champion sweat donning butt.

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  101. I like champion on FB. I also like their running tights. Some of my favorite.

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  102. I like to wear the most baggie cotton anything I can find!

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  103. So I'm your one reader who runs but not long. I'm a 10k-er 4 days a week instead, so anyway, after i run "regular", I go home, shower and put on real people clothes for my busy trip to town, hanging out at the bookstore or shopping in Walmart while i wait for my youngest to get outta preschool. Oh, but if I had some cute, comfy Champion sweats, I'd wear them. Heck, even the slippers could be worn in walmart, right?! ;-)

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  104. i like champion on fb [username karen r m] runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com

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  105. Post run? I wear my grody, soggy running uniform as long as possible. If I put something else on, I feel like I am getting a whole 'nother set of clothes dirty. Although, I can only wallow in my own filth for so long before I start to gross myself out.

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  106. Post run I like loose pants and a tshirt and some flip flops. Free the feet!

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  107. In the summer, cotton shorts and t-shirt. In the winter, same when I get out of the shower(I'm always hot for a while after I run, no matter how cold it is outside), then add a hoodie after I cool down. Commando, either way. Just too hot. Love the feel(and price)of cotton, but could see myself falling for Eco-Fleece :-)

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  108. Adidas tear away pants and my old high school soccer sweatshirt. Nothing better.

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  109. Oh, and I just followed your blog. I'd been reading it for so long I thought I already had, but apparently not. Really kind of superfluous for me since I see the new content in my Reader, but I know it helps your metrics :-) And I also click through to your page when there's new content even though I could read it in my reader; for the same reason) Prettier on your page anyway.

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  110. Compression socks, ridiculously baggy non-yoga style lululemon pants, hoodie, long sleeve t-shirt. Maybe a nap. Definitely contacts out and wearing glasses. The couch is usually close by, too. Oh, and something to eat. And some water.

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  111. I follow you. So closely I can see the skid marks.

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  112. I prefer to be naked after a long run. :)

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  113. I liked champion on facebook. Go me.

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  114. I prefer to remain in my sweaty smelly workout clothes post run. That way, if anyone happens to drop ny the house, I have proof that I am a stud. After finally showering...yoga pants and a tank (with a buikt in bra!) are comfort heaven :)

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  115. My fav post-long run outfit is jammie pants under a long comfy night gown. No socks, I like to look at my black and blue toes!!!

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  116. I commented about this give away on FB!

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  117. I've had your blog on my google reader forever, but I am now an official 'follower'. Never can get enough of the crap talk...

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  118. Last winter I had a pair of Hot Rod tights and there were great, but you it summer so if I've run for home the pool is calling me, so wet hair is about all I wear...

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  119. Post-long run I keep it sweet and simple: shorts and a t-shirt. =)

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  120. I love me some comfy sweats post-run.

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  121. I follow you and occasionally draw a picture of you.

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  122. favorite post run outfit?
    a big fleece M-Dot 70.3 sweatshirt, my cozy fleece sweatpants and barefoot.
    Im usually cold after my run...then after Im warm, I strip down to shorts and a tank top

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