Wednesday, May 18, 2016

4 New Products I'm Trying and a Giveaway

I get lots of random requests to test products and do reviews, as I'm sure many of you do too. Although I've had some real winners (hello, Sleep Number Bed!) some of the requests I get are for odd products like the Squatty Potty (already have one) and the Diva Menstrual Cup.

My point is, I don't always take companies up on their offers unless there is something intriguing about the product or it is something I think I could really get behind. Here are a few of the newest things I've tried.

1. The Ampla Shoe:


Talk about unique! I was quite curious about these, but also very skeptical. I still kind of am. Here's the item description:

The Ampla Fly is a running tool that empowers the efficient use of force. It encourages better mechanics, which provides a platform to help you run faster, run farther and become the beautifully elastic athlete you were meant to be. 

Neat concept. I tried them for a run and yes there is some springy-ness to the shoe and it's comfortable, I am not certain, however, that I'm sold on running in this much of a shoe, or one that has this type of structure.  Anyway, they are a fun and trendy time to try, but can't say I'll be logging long miles in these.

2. The Skechers Go Run Ride 5 Shoe:



I am an official blogger (see profile HERE) for the Bolder Boulder 10k that takes place every year in Boulder on Memorial Day. About 50,000 plus people do this race and it's kind of our thing as a family. As part of blogging for the BB, I was sent some products. Skechers is the shoe sponsor, so I got these to try.

I think it was funny when I picked them up  someone said, "Oh you'll never wear those, they don't have much support" You don't know me, woman.

Here's the thing. When I first started running I wore a pretty heavy and overloaded shoe because I thought lots of cushion and stability was a good thing for long distance running. I'm not saying it's not, but I am saying it's not for me. Going to a lighter, more neutral and lower heel-to-toe drop shoe has helped me to improve my form (i.e., mid strike) and feel lighter.  I happen to love these shoes because they are extremely lightweight and non-bulky.

3. These Under Armour Rival Sunglasses:


I have one good pair of running and cycling glasses (Oakleys). I am a fan of the Under Armour brand so I was anxious to try out these new glasses. They are bigger than the others I wear, so for running I probably wouldn't use them much. But for cycling?? They are the bomb.



With cycling you get a lot more wind, elements, bugs, in your face. These give better coverage and I'm really love them. I dig the blue lens too. They fit really well and provide 100% UVA protection.

4. These CozyPhones Earbuds.
Lycra Headband Headphones by Halo Acoustic Wear

This is the coolest concept. Earphones within a head band/ear warmer. I hate it when my earbuds constantly slip out due to wind, sweat, etc. This is the perfect solution to keep them in place. And the sound is excellent. Only downside is that in the summer these would be way too hot to wear. But, for fall/winter/early spring - perfection.

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80 comments:

  1. I have started running with music since I moved and have yet to meet any other runners. I never did before but I am enjoying it.

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  2. I run with music on longer runs if I'm not alone - when I run by myself I usually do not use music. Except on the treadmill - I ALWAYS use music on the treadmill! These look cool as my ears get cold in the winter and the no-slipping out feature is a huge plus!

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  3. I run with music on solo runs and some races. These look pretty cool for winter months!

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  4. I don't always run with music, but when I do...

    I think these would be great!

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    1. Upon closer inspection, the Ampla reminds me of the time the sole of my shoe came off mid-run. I'm sure they don't slap around like mine did!

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  5. mom#to#crazy#threeMay 18, 2016 at 2:24 PM

    Run with music or listening to podcasts. My wireless headphones are fizzling out - would love these!

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  6. Yes, I run with music, just finished my playlist for Grandmas half marathon! I would love to try these , it's amost always cold enough for a hat in Northern Wi!

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  7. I listen to music in races and longer runs. I run with one of my dogs a lot so I don't want the distraction with him or when I run on a trail in the woods so I leave the Shuffle at home. Just recently moved to CO so I am not sure what I might encounter out there (not people, just beaties we didn't have in MN). I used to think I couldn't take one step without my music but have learned to live without it in certain situations. Kim S.

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  8. I usually run with music, and in the winter it is harder due to a hat or ear muffs. These are awesome!

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  9. I run with music and live in Northern IL. I'd get a lot of use out of the ear bud warmer combo!

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  10. I do run with music 75% of the time and live in MI so these would be great to try!

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  11. Always run with music....couldn't imagine not!

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  12. i always run woth headphones...but music is ONLY for races, on daily runs I'm a nerd and listen to Podcasts...think Dave Ramsey, Freakonomics, Stuff you should know...(embarrassing, I know)

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  13. i run with audiobooks or podcasts (music makes me speed up) and I get super cold ears - so these would be perfect for me!

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  14. I listen to podcasts on the treadmill and music only when on roads with no traffic. I have used a wide headband in the past to hold my earbuds in place. This looks similar I would love to try it

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  15. I consistently run while listening to music, so I'm intrigued by those! Would love to try!

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  16. I run with music most of the time...makes me run faster! I like Christian music and some pop, as well as Lindsey Stirling. Sometimes instrumental music is a nice change! I love those headband earphones! Mine constantly fall out, especially when I'm wearing any kind of headband that pushes my ears back. This product sounds perfect for me!

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  17. I've never had an offer to test products or do reviews. I think it's because you are a big time famous blogger. Plus, to many of these brands I live in the wrong country. Or maybe they read my blog and don't want the dose of candid they are likely to get.

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  18. I always walk/run with music. It would be neat to give these a try!

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  19. Love the headband headphones. My RunPhones headband was recently destroyed by a 4-legged friend.

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  20. Those Ampla shoes remind me of that Seinfeld episode about the "Jimmy" shoes. Kramer wore them after he had dental work and Mel Torme thought he was "special". I'm not saying anyone who wears them would be special but really who needs springy shoes? I wouldn't mind trying them just to prove myself wrong tho. I just tried some really weird compression pants so you know I'm game for anything. Almost.

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  21. I run with music and a wear a headband. This kills 2 birds with 1 stone.

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  22. I desperately want to listen to podcasts on my long runs. But whenever I've tried with my earbuds, I end up fiddling with them for the entire run so I've given up for now. But I'd LOVE to try headband headphones and finally succeed!

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  23. I occasionally listen to tunes when I run, depends on where I am. I live in Florida, so I'm not sure how much use this headband would get if I won it. But, I never win anything, so it'd be cool if I did win!

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  24. The headband earbuds would be great for me. I live near the beach and run there a lot, and it's windy! Summer wind is great, but if it's the least bit chilly out, I wear something to cover my ears. This is perfect since I also run with music. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  25. I run with music during long runs and occasionally during races. I would LOVE to try these out! Please pick me!
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  26. I would love to try those earbuds; my constantly fall out from sweat :(

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  27. My ears are so tiny that I have a hard time keeping earbuds in, I would love to try something like this to see if it would work! #smallearprobs

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  28. I do run with Music/podcasts and when I run with them in the winter or windy days and have a headband on, the ear buds don't stay in and they start to hurt my ears more than they help! They will fall out, they will twist funny and I regularly readjust them. Having a combo set like that would make me more focused on the run than on trying to fix up my ears so I can listen to my jams.

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  29. Yes, I run with music! These look fun.

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  30. My first thought was wondering if they got too warm too but I'd love them for cooler weather. I almost always run with music.

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  31. Music is a no-go! I find it too distracting and it varies my pace

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  32. the Ampla Fly is cute but doubt i can ever run in them

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  33. I never get free stuff but then again, I'm not a blogger. Those first set of shoes look very odd and scream injury waiting to happen for me!

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  34. I've been enjoying NO music since returning to run after baby #2 but longer distances are on my horizon so I'm pretty sure it'll be coming back into my routine!

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  35. I don't run with music much anymore but I do love a good podcast, especially something funny to make me forget how many more miles I have left!

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  36. I run with music Every Single Run mainly because I cannot stand to hear my own breathing. If I hear breathing, I automatically think I am more tired than I actually am. These look like da bomb for cold weather running.

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  37. Yes, always music!!! Need these; it's still cold here in Western PA, where is Spring?! Not here.

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  38. These would be great for my cold New England 5AM morning runs!

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  39. Yes- I need music to drown out my huffing and puffing. I'd love these for the cold NE winters!

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  40. I would love to try these! I run with music and in the winter it always seems like my headband/ear warmer is either pushing on the earbuds too hard, making them slip out, or causing some other problem. This product seems like it would solve all the problems!

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  41. I run with music and listen to podcasts to keep me going during super long runs. I'd love to try these because I'll be honest, I'm a wuss and hate when my ears are cold!

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  42. I run with music (love RockMyRun!) but actually prefer to listen to Podcasts when I run.

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  43. I don't often get to run alone, but music is nice when I do. Being folically challenged, I need a head covering in the colder weather. This is a cool concept.

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  44. I don't often get to run alone, but music is nice when I do. Being folically challenged, I need a head covering in the colder weather. This is a cool concept.

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  45. These would be awesome in the Midwest! We pretty much go from Summer to Winter here so keeping my ears warm and still keeping my music in my ears would be GREAT!

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  46. I run with music on days when I'm struggling to get out of the door. I think these look really functional!!

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  47. This product would be awesome...two in one product to keep my ears warm and humming with music to fuel my run.

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  48. I run with music if I'm by myself and it's light out. During the winter when it's dark in the morning, and on the weekends when I run with my girlfriends, I don't. I would love to try comfortable earbuds when I have to wear something to keep my ears warm!

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  49. I have found I must have something going into my ears when I run because the sound of my gasping/breathing is horrible. It used to be all music but now I've added audiobooks. Since I live in the high elevations like you (Wyoming) these would come in very handy!

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  50. I do run with music, and I like to tuck my earbuds inside my Bondiband headband. This would be so much warmer for those brutal Ohio winters (or springs, for that matter)!

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  51. run with music and podcasts on my long runs... hate that my earbuds fall out or when it is so windy that i can't hear! this seems like a cool product to try!

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  52. I don't have the issue of the earbuds falling out but I have an issue with the pressure of the earbud in my ear. Those things hurt after awhile. This looks like the perfect solution for still being able to jam out to my 80's without damaging my poor ear drums!

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  53. I do my long runs with podcasts! I'll have to wait until cooler weather to try these, but they would have been perfect for my run yesterday. It was pouring rain, and my ear buds kept falling out. So frustrating.

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  54. I often train with music, but prefer to run w/o when I'm racing.

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  55. Don't often run with music because I forget when heading out the door but this headband looks sweet.
    This will be my 20th running of the Bolder Boulder. I'm surprised I haven't run into you there yet! I've just seen my other 40 some thousand friends :)

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  56. Always run with music! These would be great in chilly North Dakota... about 9 months out of the year!

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  57. There were plenty of cold mornings in Colorado this winter. I feel ya! Those headphones would be great.

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  58. I run with music, the kind I rarely update, so lucky me, at times I hear Christmas carols in July

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  59. If it's a super hard hill run, I'll listen to music to distract myself! My play list has such a random mix but there are certain songs that make me smile and run harder, like Bon Jovi Livin on a Prayer.

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  60. I love to run with music! It keeps me going if I don't have running buddies with me. The headband with earbuds looks great for winter or when it's cooler. I like the sunglasses too. I need a pair just for running. The UVA protection and wrap around coverage are important!

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  61. I always run with music. BUt I hate the feeling of sweaty ears with headphones in. I find it super uncomfortable and distracting, so I normally run with my music and no earbuds ... my neighbours probably hate me lol

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  62. I do love running with music. It just makes the long miles go by faster and I can keep a steady pace. I also have your problem though of earbuds falling out and all that jazz. Ugh!

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  63. I run with music, but I also run more with audio books and podcasts. Music is my favorite but it takes me some work to get a playlist that I like and then I get tired of it and have to start again. lol I would love to win the CozyPhones Earbuds because I am the same as you - earbuds never stay in !! Also, I tend to run early in the morning and where I live in Canada most early mornings are cold so the CozyPhones Earbuds would help keep my ears warm too. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  64. I almost have to have music on longer runs if I'm by myself. This headband with earphones idea is awesome. Someone was thinking smart. Gonna have to remember these for my Christmas wish list. I'm usually sporting ear warmers by October. Great idea :)

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  66. I love how the Halos would make people think I am ignoring them, when in fact I can't hear them at all because I am listening to my podcasts or playlists while running (i.e. DISCLAIMER: while running in a safe area, with no traffic distractions or wild animals to listen out for, and not during a race, and not while on a group run, or while running with my dog - but for every other type of run, these would be the bomb). Yes, I definitely need this. :)

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  67. Thanks Beth- I've just had a great time reading your blog from the start backwards! I run in Ireland so completery different scenery and terrain but I really enjoy glimpsing intl others running lives!

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  68. I love running with music, and I already run with ear covers in the fall/winter... this is a perfect combination! Awesome idea! I'm generally running in Chico, CA's beautiful, historic Bidwell Park... 3,600+ acres of incredible beauty! What a great way to start or end my day with nice run and great music (and warm ears).

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  70. I used to run with music, now i run listening to podcasts (running podcasts no less) but i find i get caught up in a good one and run without realizing how long i have been gone! if you had a podcast i would TOTALY listen to it - you crack me up. thx for the giveaway!

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  71. I do run with music and I am always COLD. And, like you mentioned, I don't like my earbuds popping out. I have weird ears, so they often do no matter what I try. Thanks, genetics.

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  72. I live in AK. Cozyphones would be great!

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  73. Hey Beth, Not sure you will see this, but curious how hot/cool the Skechers are in your opinion. So many shoes run 'hot' for me, so looking to find a 'cooler' shoe. May get a chance to try a pair of Skechers later today at a social run, but still curious your thoughts. Thx!! And hope to you at the BB! (Just one of a few folks running the streets of Boulder on Monday... and so not ready...but still going to have fun!!)

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