Sunday, September 23, 2012

Business in the Front, Party in the Back: A TriForever Review and Giveaway!

UPDATE 9/30/12:
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.  THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED!

Hey everyone!  Last month I was contacted by the lovely Rachel at TriForever about doing a giveaway and review.  Never one to turn down the chance for free running gear to increase my readership to give my readers some cool presents, I said yes! They have a TON of fun stuff ont their site and are triathletes themselves with a love for fellow racers, as you can see on their Facebook page! I went to their site and spent the weekend trying to decide what to get!  I went with a tech shirt since I could wear it to work out and then give you guys the lowdown.  Also, I could be confident with the giveaway part!

*That was a joke.  I have no cars to give away.

I chose what I thought was a pretty clever quote and sent off my order.  It came with the saying on the back rather than the front, so my one suggestion is to not be a dolt like me, and double check your order details (I think I was just looking at the different variations and must not have clicked the 'front' button again).  I decided that having the writing on the back just meant I would have to run faster so that there would be people behind me to read it!

Plus, it seemed like a good nod to 80s fashion, which is making a comeback in a big, bad way:

Business in the front,


PARTY IN THE BACK!

Did you guys get the reference with the 80s mullet? Too much of a stretch?  Let's move on. (Real photos at the end of the post.)

I took my shirt out for a spin a couple of weekends ago for my last long run before my half marathon.  Despite the fact that it was a black shirt and I wore it at noon on a sunny day for an 11 mile run (because I'm a genius), it vented extremely well.  I liked the fit; it was a feminine cut but still loose.  I went with a size larger than I could have because I have a hard time fitting my chest (HA!) shoulders.


The sleeve seams did not chafe at all (a common issue for me).  I also felt that I could move my arms freely throughout the run.

Classic mid-run horsefly evasion tactics.

At the end of the run I was definitely sweaty, but no more so than usual.


I've since washed  the shirt and air-dried it, and so far the lettering is intact and the fit has not changed.  I like having loose, breathable t-shirts to run in and this one fits the bill.  Plus, it has a fun saying without being obnoxious!

And just so you know what you are entering for (if you choose a shirt) here are some real photos:

FRONT.


BACK!


Like I said, there are many options on the website, including clothes, jewelry, headgear, bib and award displays, and safety gear.  TriForever is offering a $25 gift card to one of you lucky ducks!  This contest is open to everyone (i.e. not limited to the United States), but please be aware that shipping costs vary by location and may not be entirely covered by the gift card, depending on your item of choice and where you live.

If you would like to enter, here is how to do it!

  1. Follow me and leave a comment! It's time for me to get some new numbers on GFC :)  If you already follow,  leave a comment saying so.
  2. Go to TriForever, then come back and leave a comment telling me what you would order if you won.
Optional Extra Entries!

  1. Follow me on Twitter.  I'm @triingathlete! Leave a comment here.
  2. Follow TriForever on Twitter.  They're @TRIforever1!  Leave a comment here.
  3. Tweet about the giveaway with something like "I want to win @triingathlete's giveaway for a gift card from @Triforever1!" Leave a comment here.

This contest will be open until Sunday, September 30th, 10pm PST.  I will choose a winner using Random.org and announce it on here.  Please make sure I can contact you by email or Twitter.

_____________________________________
DISCLAIMER:  I was sent the "Let the Course be with You" shirt in exchange for writing this review and hosting the giveaway.  All opinions expressed are my own.

UPCOMING POSTS:  THOUGHTS DURING MY LONG RUNS, SWIMMING, TORTURE TECHNIQUES FOR ATHLETES (or maybe it's just me)

89 comments:

  1. okay so I want one of everything, but I love "fast girls have good times" and "pain now...beer later" tees.

    ReplyDelete
  2. I follow you on twitter too. I like to stalk you :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Thanks for the disclaimer of "I have no cars to give away". That made me laugh.

    That mullet? TERRIBLE! But in an awesome way.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Love the endorphins performance tee and the believe women's v neck.

    ReplyDelete
  5. I'd go with a new beanie since I managed to get mine stolen last year by stuffing it in some shrubbery after over-heating. S-M-R-T.

    ReplyDelete
  6. OH! Also, I would totally tweet about this, but I refuse to join twitter. FB and Pinterest are already ruining my life.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Having done most of the others, all that's left is to tell you what I would get, and that's a no brainer, "Pain now...beer later" shirt. Or maybe the socks that have the arch support and sop up my nasty foot sweat.
    Also, I love that you made this into a mullet metaphor.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I visited tri forever and I think I'd get a performance short sleeve shirt, maybe the run harder one!

    ReplyDelete
  9. I'd love one of the Pony Up Tri Hats!

    ReplyDelete
  10. I'm a blog follower! :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. I follow you on twitter
    @pace_of_laurel

    ReplyDelete
  12. I follow Tri Forever on twitter too!

    ReplyDelete
  13. I tweeted!
    https://twitter.com/pace_of_laurel/status/249992854762561536

    ReplyDelete
  14. The Star Wars geek in me wants the Let the Course be with You V-neck.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Following you on Twitter - @Gabamonkey

    ReplyDelete
  16. While your V-neck is delightfully nerdy, I think I'd have to get one of the medal hangers so I finally have some way to display all of my awesome race bling.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Tweeted! https://twitter.com/Gabamonkey/status/249997562675863552

    ReplyDelete
  18. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/tricoachdawn/status/249998188189216770

    Thanks for doing this!

    ReplyDelete
  19. hahaha...one of the best/funniest reviews i've read!! i'm following u girl! :)

    ReplyDelete
  20. Ah I like your shirt idea! And I already follow you, obviously. :p

    ReplyDelete
  21. Aaaaannnnnd I definitely tweeted. Now. Now now. Not before but right now.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Party in the back! Amazing :-D

    I just followed you on networked blogs (and so glad you had this give-away because I had never seen it before...)

    ReplyDelete
  23. For the gear - I love their very simple 26.2 (with the girl runner) - nothing says I'm tough bitch' more than that :-P

    ReplyDelete
  24. I am a new follower on GFC........

    ReplyDelete
  25. I just started following triforever 1on twitter....

    ReplyDelete
  26. I just tweeted about the giveaway on twitter

    ReplyDelete
  27. I follower you on GFC as Victoria Mackasey

    ReplyDelete
  28. I of COURSE follow you!

    ReplyDelete
  29. I love the custom engraved silver necklaces! But there is so much there, I can't decide!!

    ReplyDelete
  30. I of course follow you on Twitter!

    ReplyDelete
  31. I follow TriForever on Twitter!

    ReplyDelete
  32. I tweeted!! https://twitter.com/ErikaMyers/status/250284601820446721

    ReplyDelete
  33. and on the twitter
    *in old woman voice*

    ReplyDelete
  34. and i follow this cool new company i'd never heard of on twitter too, now!

    ReplyDelete
  35. and I'll fight Erika for that jewelry, but she'd win. so I'd just get a black eye and a great story.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Oh my! Gotta Run lounging pants?! Perfect for the end of every day!

    ReplyDelete
  37. Followed you on twitter @mymomsawhackjob

    ReplyDelete
  38. Follow Triforever on Twitter @mymomsawhackjob

    ReplyDelete
  39. Tweeted about offer @mymmomsawhackjob

    ReplyDelete
  40. Love the Believe shirt, my mantra daily

    ReplyDelete
  41. I would order the sterling silver triathlete necklace. So cool!

    ReplyDelete
  42. I followed tri forever on twitter

    ReplyDelete
  43. Love the Fast Girls Have Good Times t-shirts!

    ReplyDelete
  44. Following TRIforever on twitter!

    ReplyDelete
  45. I follow you.
    Your illustrations are amazing and you crack me up!

    ReplyDelete
  46. I want the hoodie - Fast Girls Have Good Times.
    HA!

    ReplyDelete
  47. If I won, I probably would get a "tri like a girl" shirt. 'Cause I do!

    ReplyDelete
  48. gfc follower: michelle
    I really love the Running Tshirt Short Sleeve Let the Course Be With You

    mwong241 (at) gmail (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  49. tweet https://twitter.com/mw2314/status/252433330807644160

    ReplyDelete
  50. You are my first blogger 'follow' and this is my first comment. Woohoo! Love your blog/pics. Oh, and I wanna win this contest! Hehe.

    ReplyDelete
  51. Following TriForever on twitter! I'd love a t-shirt. :)

    ReplyDelete
  52. Yay! I follow your blog :) Duh. Ha.

    ReplyDelete
  53. I'd love a glitter headband! Very cute!

    ReplyDelete
  54. รีวิวรองเท้ากีฬา Thank you because you have been willing to share information with us. we will always appreciate all you have done here because I know you are very concerned with our.

    ReplyDelete

I love comments and I always reply to each one!

LinkWithin

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...