Team Run This Year Ambassador

Have you heard of the "Run This Year challenge?"  I'm going to tell you about it.  I was selected as an ambassador for Team Run This Year for 2014.  So, what that means is that I will be encouraging others to join in on the challenge on top of taking the challenge myself.  What is the challenge you say!? Well I'll tell you about it. There are 3 different ways that you can participate.

1. You can run 2,014 miles in 2014
2. You can run 2,014 km in 2014 (1,251.441 miles)
3. You can set your own goal

As much as I would love to be able to take on the full challenge of 2,014 miles I am not yet in the shape or on track to be able to hit that many miles. So, my personal goal will be to take the 2nd challenge. So, I will be challenging myself to hit 2,014 km. This is almost 1,252 miles. Meaning I will be adding about 25-30% on to my mileage from 2013. This may seem like a jump, but I'm sure I can persevere and get there. Especially with my goal for 2014 of running my 1st marathon. Training for that I'm sure that I can get there.  if you need some help there are also training calendars and examples that you can follow.

Here are the ways via social media that you can follow Run This Year:

Web: http://runninghutch.com/runthisyear/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RunThisYear

Instagram: @RunThisYear

Twitter: @RunThisYear

There is an awesome team can help you if you have any questions or if you simply need some motivation.  I am included in this team.  You can find the list of team members including their major role by checking out the Run This Year page on Running Hutch's site.  If you are up for the challenge, head on over to register to Run This Year!

Click to register to Run This Year

And last, but not least I have the winner of the Core Power Fit-Kit giveaway.  The winner is Maria Huff from Lil Mys Ninja!!

Until next time, keep those beats coming!

Core Power Fit-Kit Giveaway!!!

Okay, it's a couple days after Christmas and a couple days before New Year's.  I'm dropping a gift off for all of my readers (new and old) for a late Christmas gift and to help you with those New Year's resolutions.  Have you heard of Core Power?  Let me tell you a little bit about their products.

From Core Power directly:
Milk is one of the best sources of protein, helping to build lean muscle and recharge the body when consumed directly after physical activity. Core Power is the real-milk based sports recovery drink and contains natural whey and casein proteins found in milk - never removed from their original liquid state. The brand features simple ingredients and great taste, without a chalky texture. You can also check out the website for recipes!

Now available nationally, Core Power was recently named the “Official Protein Drink of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.”

Core power has 2 "different" lines that they make.  They have their main product that comes packed with 26g of protein, 14g of amino acids, and 5g of branched chain amino acids.  It comes in 3 flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, and their new flavor Banana.  These all serve up 240 calories (30 from fat), 700 mg of highly absorbable Calcium (70% of daily value), and 40% of your daily recommended Vitamin D.

They also have a Light line that has lower calories, but it still packs a punch.  It has 20g of protein and comes in 2 flavors: Chocolate and Strawberry Banana.  These have 150 calories (30 from fat), 500 mg of highly absorbable Calcium (50% of daily value), and 40% of daily value Vitamin D.

Now that you are familiar with the products, how about we get to the other cool part.  In conjunction with Fitfluential, I was able to speak with the folks at Core Power and they have asked me to be a Core Power Ambassador.  What does this mean?  Well, for me that means that they are sending me a Core Power Fit Kit to use and show off along with whatever other surprises might be had.  For you, that means that you get a chance at your very own Core Power Fit Kit.  So, what's in a Fit Kit?!  There is Core Power branded water bottle and gym bag, a gym towel, and an exercise ball.  Now, who could pass up the opportunity to not try to win this gear!?

So, as per my usual you will get one entry just for being awesome.  Then, you will get extra entries for each additional "task," like, or other awesome type things that you do.  So, be sure to at least follow +Core Power on Twitter @CorePower and on Facebook.  They do also have a Google+ presence here.  So, are you ready to drink the Core Power "kool-aid" with me?  Winners will be selected an posted on Monday January 5th, 2014.

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I was not compensated in any way for this posting.  Any opinions that are expressed are mine alone unless otherwise called out.  Core Power is providing me with a Fit-Kit for trial and review and a Fit-Kit for the winner.

Until next time, keep those beats coming!