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The Run Home Christmas Giveaway!



You might remember a while back I did a giveaway for a necklace from The Run Home. I received a gorgeous 26.2 necklace to wear, but I felt a little odd wearing it until I had actually completed the marathon. Kind like sticking on the bumper sticker too early, you know? Now, however, I wear it any chance I get:



This time I get to give away something a little more Christmas appropriate (it's ok, it's after Thanksgiving, Im allowed now!) - a gorgeous running ornament! I don't know about you, but basically now that running has somehow infiltrated my life, nothing is safe.

I read running books. I wear running clothes. I eat runner's foods. I wear running jewelry. And yes, now I decorate my tree with running ornaments.




This ornament actually surprised me - online, it looks more fragile but in real life it's quite solid, and is really well made. And compare it to the size of my hand - it's big! (AKA noticeable on the tree and everyone will comment, and you can say, "Oh, me? Yeah, I ran a marathon...." Just me?)


Personalized Touch...

You could also use this as a gift tag for a present you're giving to a runner. Because then you would be the best person ever. How neat would this look as a gift tag?

How they get packaged



Debbie from The Run Home was kind enough to send me two "Run" Christmas ornaments, and one will go the winner of this giveaway. Lucky duck! Here's what you can do to win - leave a comment for each to be counted!

+1: Follow Gourmet Runner
+1: Like The Run Home on Facebook
+1: Tell me which ornament you like best (found HERE)
+1: Like Gourmet Runner on Facebook
+1: Tweet, Facebook, or blog about this, and let me know!
+1: Tell me what you want for Christmas from Santa. And don't ruin the whole idea of Santa OR ELSE.

The giveaway will run until December 5th at midnight - Good luck!

Comments

  1. I follow you..I so want to win this!!!

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  2. I like the run ornament like you have

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  3. from santa I would like some 26.2 wear...i love that stuff but i find it hard to pay for it

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  4. I follow you!! And also contemplating moving to Georgia so I can follow you in real life.

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  5. I love the RUN ornament like yours but I also am in love with the one that says DREAM with all the little engraved stars on it!! SO cute :)

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  6. I actually didn't ask for anything from Santa this year... I thought about Christmas for a while and really could not come up with one material thing that I need! I just want everyone to be happy and healthy! Maybe I would ask to have all of my blog friends in one place so I can give each and every one a Christmas hug.

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  7. I'd like a free ornament. Is it baby proof? :)

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  8. I like the swim bike run triathlon ornament

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  9. I would like a new bike computer to help with my rides!

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  10. I like the 26.2 ornament the best!! :)

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  11. I would like new running shoes, compression socks, some tory burch boots, and new running clothes and gift cards to anywhere fun to shop!! :)

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  12. I like the 26.2 snowflake ornament best - and I just told my husband yesterday that I'm expecting a 26.2 ornament this year :)

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  13. From Santa, I want an actual print from my first marathon race pics :)

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  14. I like the 13.1 and the run ornaments

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  15. from Santa I would like a magic anti flu pill. That's it

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  16. I would get the 26.2 because well, I need any excuse I can get to talk about it!

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  17. I love that there are even shorter distances available for the future marathoner! I love the believe one!

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  18. I already like you on facebook

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  19. I would love to get a pair of brown boots for practical gifts....but I really want a trip to new Zealand or Australia

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  20. I follow ya! THANK YOU for the giveaway!

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  21. Posted the giveaway on my blog! Livingdomestically.blogspot.com

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  22. I want a trip to CANCUN, Mexico (or really, anywhere) for Christmas!

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  23. I want to be able to run my half at Disneyland!

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  24. I would like the 5K ornament, since that's the only distance I've completed (so far!).

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  25. Tweeted it!

    https://twitter.com/#!/IsleStyleLiving/status/141341367694663683

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  26. Added your link to my blog giveaways!

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  27. From Santa I would like a new workout/running wardrobe- complete with compression socks/arm warmer thingies, new shoes, new socks, the best gear to wick away my sweat, a great jacket so I can run in the rain, a Garmin, cute headbands, a belt that fits post pregnancy bodies, etc...

    I want to be "outfitted" from head to toe in the best running gear! That way I have no excuse to get my butt outside once I get the OK from my doc. =)

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  28. for christmas i really really really really want the saucony ulti mitt ii in pink running gloves. if santa does not gift them to me i will be heartbroken, so i really hope that he has gotten all of my letters about these magical gloves.

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  29. I'd love for Santa to find my jewelry that I lost in April!

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  30. This is wonderful! We buy a new ornament every year.

    Of course I follow you!

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  31. I think, as we are training for our first half marathon, I like 13.1 the best... but they are all lovely.

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  32. I think I'd go with the run ornament. It covers all the bases.

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  33. I linked your post to the giveaway sidebar of my blog.

    These ornaments are really lovely. How exciting that you are going to have your first Christmas in your new home!

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  34. If I WERE going to ask Santa for something for me, it would be SOCKS!

    But what I really want is just to be healthy and moving... for everyone!

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  35. Right now I am worthy of the 13.1 so that's the one I would love to have

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  36. Everyone on my FB knows that I want to win 13.1 ornament

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  37. Dear Santa, for christmas I would like a set of adjustable weights :)

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  38. I would love to have the 13.1 ornament because this year was my first half marathon!

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  39. I would also love santa to bring a brand new car down my chimney! Preferably a shiny volvo or lexus, I'm not picky :-)

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  40. I lie your ornament, too, but I'm diggin' "believe" more:)

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  41. The only thing I want for Christmas is a healthy family!

    PS: sorry for the typo in my previous post -- s'pose to read: LIKE;)

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  42. So cute!!! I follow you. (How creepy is that sentence?)

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  43. For Christmas from Santa I want an iPod Touch!

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  44. OF COURSE my favorite is the 26.2 ornament! Gotta brag it up every chance I get.

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  45. my fave is the one that says run :)

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  46. I like Gourmet Runner on fb!

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  47. I like The Run Home on fb!

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  48. My favorite ornament is the one that just says "run"

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  49. I would like my husband to return from Afghanistan for Christmas! He comes home end of January after a one year tour. Not looking forward to Christmas without him:(

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  50. I follow Gourmet Runner:)

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  51. Posted a link to this on my blog.

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  52. I want santa to bring me an iphone and new running shoes

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  53. I would like the 13.1, or the believe ornament

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  54. i like a lot of the ornaments run, believe, dream, & run-bike-swim are my favorites

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  55. I want a bike trainer! It's the only thing on my amazon wish list. I need to train for a half ironman in the winter.

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  56. I now like The Run Home on Facebook.

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  57. I like the "run" ornament like yours. It would look awesome on my tree :)

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  58. I asked Santa for lots of running gear, including pink compression sleeves to go with my pink ones :)

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  59. I love all the ornaments, but the simple "RUN" is my fave.

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  60. I hope Santa brings me socks and slippers and jammies... those are my fave. :)

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  61. I actually like the one you are giving away the best!

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  62. I would like Santa to bring me some warm ski attire.

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  63. I like the Run ornament- or maybe the 26.2.

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  64. I don't really get any Christmas presents because I am going to DisneyWorld for the marathon 10 days after Christmas :). BUT, I did buy us a new DSLR camera yesterday- so there's that!

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  65. From santa, I'd like a new digital camera....

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  66. I liked The Run Home on fb.

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  67. The ornament I would like is the 13.1 beaded snowflake.

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  68. I like Gourmet Runner on facebook.

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  69. I would love Santa to bring me a Garmin 405CX Forerunner.

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  70. I hope Santa brings me a new gym bag!

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  71. For Christmas I would like a Pilates reformer for my home!

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  72. what a great gift idea! i follow your blog

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  73. i like the "run" or the "26.2" ornament (to celebrate my first marathon as well!)

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  74. I am a follower! Super cute ornament :-)

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  75. I liked you on Facebook. I really would like this super cute ornament. Our family's due for a new tree decoration!

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  76. This may sound a little silly but all I really want from Santa is Christmas eve and Christmas day off work and to be able to spend it with my family this year :-). Thanks for the chance at winning this great motivating ornament. I mean who won't go out for a run when you look at the tree and it tells you to RUN....

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  77. I like the swim bike run ornament the best since triathlons are my favorite, but they are all adorable.

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  78. I would love an early baby for Christmas this year! :) I don't really want to be pregnant through the beginning of January :P

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  79. My favorites are the ones that say "run" and "believe" in the center

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  80. I like the run home on facebook!

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  81. I like the run, 13.1 or Swim, bike, run ornaments!

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  82. I like Gourmet Runner on facebook!

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  83. I posted about the giveaway on my blog's facebook page!

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  84. For Christmas this year I would love a Garmin Forerunner 405cx, some books, a bike and anything else people want to give me. I'm more excited about giving other people their gifts!

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  85. the "believe" ornament is my favorite!

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  86. hoping for a new camera for Christmas. come on Santa! ;)

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  87. I'm a follower AND I already "like" you on facebook.
    Great giveaway!

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  88. I'm pretty sure santa is bringing me a garmin forerunner 405 for christmas so I can train for my first marathon!!

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  89. i want some earrings from santa!

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