A few months ago we realized that iRunFar.com was quickly approaching its 500th post. We briefly toyed with approaching companies to provide product to giveaway in honor of this milestone, but noticed that we already have a huge stash of gear here at iRunFar world headquarters. As luck would have it, our 500th post coincides with Black Friday… a day on which we had a huge giveaway last year. We guess we’ll have to call this a tradition. Whatever we call it, there’s a ton of gear to giveaway and some of it could be yours. All you need to do to enter is leave a comment with your name and the items in which you’re interested in winning. Below are the Rules and the Prizes!
The Rules
Really, there are no rules to speak of. To enter, just leave a comment as described above. If you’re comfortable leaving your full name, go for it. Otherwise, a first name along with a final initial and town should be fine. We’re not trying to collect your confidential info, we simply need a way to identify the winners. We are afraid that we’ll have to limit this contest to American and Canadian shipping locations only.
We ask that you please note in the comment only the gear pieces in which you are most interested. The specific requests add to our work, but mean the gear goes to the folks for whom it would be most useful. There’s no limit to the number of items you can enter to win, we just ask that you are thoughtful in entering the contest.
The drawing for each item will be random … for the most part. One caveat of this giveaway is that you’ll only walk away with one item with the exception of small smaller prizes. (A good reason to only enter for the items you want most.) With that in mind, there may be instances where we will deliberately divvy up prizes so that more people walk away happy.
To be eligible, you need to enter by 5 p.m. PDT on Friday, December 4. We’ll post results on Monday, December 7.
The Prizes
You’ll notice that some of the products listed below note light use. All that means we briefly tested the product. We wouldn’t be giving you anything that’s heavily worn or that we wouldn’t accept if we needed that type of gear.
Gear
- Rab Quantum Top Bag AR (very light use) – Folks, this is a top of the line, ultra lightweight sleeping bag. It weighs all of 19.4 ounces (550 g) and would be a great addition to a stage racing or fastpacking kit for use in places with moderate nighttime temps.
Hydration/Packs
- Black Diamond BBEE (orange) – If this 12-liter pack were any more minimalist it would cease to exist and yet is still has internal pockets, hydration capability, and an adjustable sternum strap.
- Body Bottle – A 10-ounce water flask that Velcros to an arm band. Yeah, you heard us right.
- HydraCoach Intelligent Water Bottle (light use) – This water bottle isn’t the sort of bottle you’d run with, but it does monitor your fluid intake.
- Leadville 100 Totebag/Backpack – This jack-of-all-trades bag has a cell phone holster and water bottle holder, too. This is NOT for running!
- Nathan QuickDraw Plus (black) – You can’t go wrong with Nathan’s excellent handheld bottle carrier.
- Polarpak Flowjo (light use) – The waist belt hydration bladder uses Polarpak’s Moflow technology to shoot water into your mouth once the system is pressurized.
- Salomon Ultra Twin Belt (used once) – Not available in the US, give this Salomon double bottle belt (with Salomon’s triangular bottles) a go. As a bonus, we’ve already trimmed down the lengthy waist belt strap. ;-)
- Water bottles – If you need water bottles, just let us know… they don’t hurt your chances of winning other prizes.
Apparel
- Rab Drillium (medium size – light use) – eVent fabric makes this shell a game saver on cold, wet runs.
- Gore Running Wear Mythos SO Jacket (men’s medium – light use) – A highly technical soft shell with W.L. Gore’s Windstopper fabric. It’s black, but has excellent reflective features for your night runs this winter.
- Saucony Polartec Thermal Pro Hoody (men’s medium – gray) – Looking for a “technical sweatshirt” to keep you warm this winter? Look no further than this full-zip sweatshirt made from Polartec’s Thermal Pro fabric. (Blue version of sweatshirt here.)
- Original Buff (2 in green) – Other websites might list a Buff under hats, we know better. We’ve previously reviewed the Original Buff and the Merino Wool Buff.
Shoes
- Merrell CT Converge II (men’s 9.5 – light use) – A high mileage, neutral road shoe.
- Montrail Hardrock 09 (men’s 9 – light to mild use, more scuffs than anything) – The final model in Montrail’s legendary Hardrock series (look for the forthcoming Sabino Trail).
- Teva CT-140 (men’s 9 – light use) – A trail/road hybrid that’s never going to see the light of day now that Teva has stepped out of the running shoe business.
Shirts
[Note: Winning a prize in the “Shirts,” “Hat,” or “Other” categories does not preclude one from winning other prizes.]
- Mountain Hardwear Duration s/s shirt (men’s medium – light use – khaki) – A solid (performance and color) tech shirt with chitosan for odor control.
- Annecime (men’s medium – worn once – white) – cotton short-sleeve hand-imported from France.
- Blue Ribbon Run (men’s medium – white) – Old school graphics on a cotton short-sleeve T from Silverton, Colorado’s Fourth of July Run this year.
- Leadville Trail 100 (men’s medium – black) – A technical, long-sleeve T from this year’s Leadville Trail 100 mile run.
- Pocatello 50 (men’s medium – blue) – cotton/poly blend short-sleeve.
- Rudy Project (men’s medium – gray) – cotton short-sleeve.
- Shoe-Odometer (men’s medium – yellow) – technical short-sleeve.
- Vasque “Run in sync with nature.” (men’s medium – gray) – cotton short-sleeve T made by American Apparel.
Hats
[Note: Winning a prize in the “Shirts,” “Hat,” or “Other” categories does not preclude one from winning other prizes.]
- First Endurance Cycling Cap by Hincapie Sportswear. Just a simple cycling cap… we prefer helmets!
- GU Energy Gel-branded Headsweats SuperVisor (black) – We wouldn’t give this one away if we didn’t have another… three. The SuperVisor rules.
- Headsweats Race Hat (red – light use) – It’s the hat on which we based this Outside Online review. Wait a month for a much cooler version of this hat.
- Mountain Hardwear (tan) – A mesh/fabric mix with a longish brim. We can’t figure out the model.
- Smith Optics Endurance Hats (two – 1 white, 1 black) – Smith, the sunglass manufacturer, knows heads. These are two of the highest quality tech hats we’ve ever seen. Trust us.
Other
[Note: Winning a prize in the “Shirts,” “Hats,” or “Other” categories does not preclude one from winning other prizes.]
- Darn Tough Run-Bike 1/4 Sock – Cushion (Large) – Well-cushioned merino wool socks.
- Jimi Wallet (orange) – A minimalist, splash-proof wallet.
- Nike Running/Cycling Non-Cushion Sock (unisex, but sized men’s 9-11 – black) – Winner get’s 3 pairs of these simple 1/4 cut Dri-Max socks.
- Salus Muscle Relief Gel – We’re a skeptical lot… but call use convinced. This stuff takes our pain away.
- Vasque Bandana – A badass, black bandana.
A Favor
We don’t make you “do” anything to enter this giveaway. No need to fill out a form, sign up for this, or subscribe to that. However, if you appreciate iRunFar and what it does, we just ask that you spread the word. You could share news of this giveaway with others or tell them about the website on your next run.
While you’re at it, consider further embracing the iRunFar community through one of the following options. Not only will they keep you better informed (we share different news on the website, the Facebook fan page, and Twitter), but you’ll help us out, too!
- Subscribe to iRunFar via RSS or via email
- Become a fan of iRunFar on Facebook
- Follow iRunFar on Twitter
Also, anyone looking for an iRunFar bumper sticker, please use our contact page to request one. We’ll need your full address for that!
Brian Followell:Body Bottle HydraCoach Intelligent Water Bottle Nathan QuickDraw Plus Salomon Ultra Twin Belt Water bottlesOriginal Buff GU Energy Gel-branded Headsweats SuperVisor Smith Optics Endurance HatsSalus Muscle Relief Gel Vasque Bandana
Joe Pope, Washington, DCMontrail Hardrock 09Mountain Hardwear Duration ShirtSmith Optics Endurance HatsWater Bottles
Pat Berg, Nampa,IDNathan QuickDraw PlusSalomon Ultra Twin BeltRab DrilliumGore Running Wear Mythos SO JacketDarn Tough Run-Bike 1/4 sock – cushionWater bottles
Matt Siegel, trail running in Ringwood, NJ:-Gore Running Wear Mythos SO Jacket -GU Energy Gel-branded Headsweats SuperVisor Love the blog and noticed an older post about bumper stickers, any of those available? Thanks for all your dedication to the ultrarunning community!
Jim S., Morristown, NjGore Running Wear Mythos SO JacketMontrail Hardrock 09Black Diamond BBEELeadville 100 shirtan iRunFar bumper sticker!thx
Jason Hanlin, Atlanta, GA:Darn Tough SocksGore Mythos SO JacketRab Quantum BagThanks!
Turi Becker, Reno, NVBlack Diamond BBEENathan QuickDraw PlusDarn Tough Run/Bike 1/4 SockJimi WalletThanks!
Tracy K, Alexandria, VA:Rab Quantum Top Bag AR Black Diamond BBEE Nathan QuickDraw Plus Polarpak Flowjo Salomon Ultra Twin Belt Water bottlesOriginal BuffSmith Optics Endurance Hats Headsweats Race Hat Salus Muscle Relief GelVasque Bandana
Matt Siegel and Jim S.,Send me your mail address via the contact page and I'll send you each an iRunFar bumper sticker. https://www.irunfar.com/contact Only a few left!
Sophia Robinson, Monterey, CA:Rab Quantum Top Bag AR Nathan QuickDraw PlusOriginal BuffGU Headsweats SuperVisorVasque"Run in sync" shirtSalus Muscle Relief Gel Vasque Bandana
Michael Snell:Rab Quantum Top Bag ARBlack Diamond BBEENathan QuickDraw Plus Salomon Ultra Twin Belt Original Buff Thanks!
Laura C, Milwaukee WIRab Quantum Top Bag ARBlack Diamond BBEE Nathan QuickDraw PlusSmith Optics Endurance Hats Water BottlesThanks!
Matt H: St. Croix, US Virgin Islands(We are serviced by US Postal service same as continental us)Merrell CT Converge II (men's 9.5Nathan QuickDraw Plus
Hi ByronI would love either the Buff or the GU visor. Thanks so much.Sue
Joel Toews, Winnipeg, ManitobaRab Quantum Top Bag ARNathan QuickDraw PlusSalomon Ultra Twin BeltWater BottlesHat
Larry R.Danville, PA Darn tough socksMythos JacketPolar Tech hoodyI can always use warm weather clothes. I take great pride in not having run on a treadmill once last winter. I was outside for all of my runs.
Patrick Garcia, Denver, CO:Nathan QuickDraw Plus Saucony Polartec Thermal Pro Hoody Mountain Hardwear Duration s/s shirtGU Energy Gel-branded Headsweats SuperVisorVasque BandanaPS. Just my thoughts, but this gear "recycling" is phenomenal. Good for us, good for iRunfar, and good for the enviornment! Thanks!
Thomas Bussiere, Augusta, GA- Rab Drillium- Darn Tough Run-Bike 1/4 sock- Nathan QuickDraw PlusionThanks!
Thanks, Patrick. I do my best not to let stuff go to waste… and, in fact, that anything I don't need goes to those who'll use products for their intended purpose. That said, some of the gear items were a bit too worn to award as prizes on iRunFar, but don't worry, anything that is still usable be donated to a charity.Some of the gear is 100% new. I get lots of gear and for whatever reason some never gets used. (It might mean that I already have one… or ten of the item, as is the case with the Nathan QuickDraw Plus.) For other items, I use them as appropriate for testing and then need to move on to the next item, such as with the shoes I offer. As I mention in the post, I wouldn't give anything away in this or any iRunFar contest that I wouldn't accept myself.
Hey Byron:Jose Encalada, Belize, (Shipping to Tampa, FL)Hoping for an Original Buff or maybe the Headsweats SuperVisor.Running in the Heat … Jose
Eric Purpus, Seattle, WARab Quantum Top Bag ARNathan QuickDraw PlusRab DrilliumSaucony Polartec Thermal Pro HoodyNike Running/Cycling Non-Cushion Sock
Jeff Collins, SF CaliforniaRab DrilliumGore Running Wear Mytho SO JacketWater bottlesSmith Optics Endurance HatsNathan QuickDraw PlusThanks
William L, New York, NYBlack Diamond BBEE Nathan QuickDraw Plusoriginal buffany of the hatsjimi wallet
Joe Chambers, Columbia, MO-Gore Running Wear Mythos SO Jacket -Nathan Quickdraw-Water bottles-Vasque Bandana
Brian Robinson, Monterey, CA:Rab Quantum Top Bag ARNathan QuickDraw PlusOriginal BuffGU Headsweats SuperVisorVasque"Run in sync" shirtSalus Muscle Relief GelVasque Bandana
Thanks Bryon!Nathan QuickDraw PlusSmith Optics Endurance HatSalus Mscle Relief GelAnd a bummer sticker please.Heather Furman
Heather, shoot me your address via iRunFar's contact page: https://www.irunfar.com/contact , and I'll send you a sticker.
One bottle Patron SilverOne bottle fine moonshine from Damascus, VA$5000 cashThanks Bryon!
Karl,I could swing the Patron and you can have a swig of my moonshine… though it's of the North Carolina variety. I'm afraid the $5,000 will have to wait, but if you hear of a good source, let me know.Ps. Finish out the decade with a bang at Chimera! Would one last 100 mile win put you over 200 for the decade?
David Bohn, Kanata, On – CanadaGreat Stuff – anything that could help me finish my first 100 miler, even willing to take a swift kick in the butt. Cheers.
Holly McCSan Ramon, CANathan QuickDraw Plus I'm already sporting the bumper sticker on my car. I'll get a pic up on irunfar's facebook soon.
Laura Falsone, Annapolis, MDRab Quantum Top Bag ARLeadville 100 Totebag/BackpackNathan QuickDraw PlusSaucony Polartec Thermal Pro HoodyOriginal BuffWater bottles
Lori J Portland OregonNathan QuickDraw Plusany headwearbuffwater bottlesGU Headsweats SuperVisorvasque bandanasaucony hoodie
Don Smith, Vancouver, BC, CanadaBlack Diamond BBEERab Quantum Top Bag AR Polarpak FlowjoGore Running Wear Mythos SO Jacket Jimi Wallet
Josh O., Portland, ORRab Quantum Top Bag ARBumper sticker!
Adam FitzgeraldNathan Quickdraw plusRab DrilliumMythos SO Jacketany shirtany water bottle
Julie WFraser, COThanks for a fun black friday event!Black Diamond BBEEGU Energy Gel-branded Headsweats SuperVisorMythos JacketSmith Optics Endurance HatsWaterbottles
Bruce Copeland, Providence, UTRab Quantum Top Bag ARRab Drillium shellPocatello 50 shirtSmith Optics endurance hat
Steven "Leon" Lutz, Pennsylvania roads/trails:Black Diamond BBEERAB DrilliumSmith Optics Endurance HatGORE Running Water Mythos SO Jacket
Howdy!Christy Drimmel, Sudbury, ONRAB Quantum Top Bag AR (to keep me warm in the cold and lonely darkness of the North)Black Diamond BBEE (My hydration pack has been used and abused and in need of repair – but replacement would be better!)Original Buff (to hide my bedhead)Rab Drillium (me likey!)Thank-you – love the site!
Chris Price, VancouverVasque TshirtMountain Hardwear Duration s/s Gore Running Wear Mythos SO JacketCHEERS!
Marc Griffin, Stuarts Draft, VARab Quantum Top Bag ARBlack Diamond BBEE Leadville 100 Totebag/Backpack Nathan QuickDraw PlusSalomon Ultra Twin BeltGore Running Wear Mythos SO Jacket
Ivy Chastain, Reno, NVHeadsweats Race HatOriginal BuffHeadsweats SuperVisorNathan Quick Draw PlusSalus Muscle Relief GelVasque Bandana
Dylan B, Aliso Viejo, CAInterested in:* Rab Quantum Top Bag AR* Black Diamond BBEE* Nathan QuickDraw Plus * Polarpak Flowjo* Water bottles* Gore Running Wear Mythos SO Jacket* Saucony Polartec Thermal Pro Hoody* Original Buff* GU Energy Gel-branded Headsweats SuperVisor* Headsweats Race Hat* Smith Optics Endurance Hats* Jimi Wallet* Nike Running/Cycling Non-Cushion Sock* Salus Muscle Relief Gel* Vasque Bandana
Bryan, one more 100 mile win would give me 29 100 mile wins, 43 finished. If I finish this one, it'll be "ultra" #103. I need another decade to get to 200. Maybe they'll all be 100s from this point out. I am getting slower you know. Great giveaway, very cool!
Jen – Campbell River, BC, Canada:I love your site!I also love gear!Rab Quantum Top Bag ARBlack Diamond BBEE Water Bottles Nathan QuickDraw PlusSalomon Ultra Twin BeltGore Running Wear Mythos SO JacketMontrail Hardrock 09 You Rock!
Rebecca SudduthCharlottesville, VANathan QuickDraw PlusOriginal BuffSalomon Ultra Twin BeltSalus Muscle Relief Gel
Keith IskiwKinston, ontarioAnything on that list would be awesome
Moogy, Collingwood, Ont.Gore running jacketGu visorSmith Optics hatJimi walletgot any jerly laying around?
jerky that is..
Thanks, Karl. Glad you like the contest!a.k.a.Moogy, I'm afraid the only jerky I have sitting around iRunFar headquarters is faux jerky of various sorts and that stuff goes straight to my stomach!
Jon Allen, Logan Ut:Rab DrilliumMythos SO jacketSaucony PolartecAnd since winning a prize in Shirt or Hat doesn't DQ me from the above:Put my name in for any of the shirts, plus the Headsweats super visor or the Smith Optics hats, the Darn Tough socks and the Nike socks.Thanks
Rab Quantum Top Bag AR Gu VisorThanks for the generosity BryonNick P. Boulder
I'd love to get my hands on:Nathan QuickDraw PlusSmith Optics Endurance Hat (white)Headsweats Race HatShame that everything is in size Medium.Thanks.Jason Nemecek
Jason,The medium sizes on apparel and men's 9 sizing on the shoes is an unfortunate side effect of those being my sizes. Know that when I work directly with companies on setting up contests, I lobby to have sizing determined after the contest is over (check out my post on Monday… ;-) ).
Bryon, I'd happily provide David with the swift kick in the butt for you, and offer Keith a bonus one since he can't even spell our own hometown correctly;)…by the way. I could use a Jimi wallet from Santa.
Ty Walters, Portland, OR:Rab Quantum Top Bag ARGore Running Wear Mythos SO JacketNathan QuickDraw PlusBlack Diamond BBEERab Drillium
Shaun Hansen, Mission, BC, Canada-Gore Running Wear Mythos SO Jacket-Rab Drillium-Rab Quantum Top Bag AR-Water bottles-Salomon Ultra Twin Belt-Saucony Polartec Thermal Pro HoodyAwesome!
Heidi Finniff (Lakewood, OH)All I want for Christmas is the Leadville 100 bag! Made my first pilgrimage there this past June. I am ready to move!I would buy a IrunFar bumper sticker to support the blog!
Julie CaswellRaymond, MEBuffWalletThanks!
Alex WhyteRab Quantum Top Bag ARBlack Diamond BBEENathan QuickDraw PlusOriginal BuffGU-branded Headsweats SuperVisorSmith Optics Endurance HatsJimi WalletNike Running/Cycling Non-Cushion Sock
Heidi,I'm afraid you can't buy an iRunFar bumper sticker… you can only get one for free! ;-) I got your other message – a sticker will be on the way soon.
Gu Visor Collen GOdfrey Ortonville, MI
Thanks for the give-away.I'd love to win the Rab Quantum BagSalomon Ultra Twin Belt Original Buff
Hi Bryon!I could really use a totebag/backpack. I don't like wearing/using race-branded stuff, unless I ran it. So if I win the bag, then I'll just have to signup & run Leadville :-) I could also make good use of the GU Supervisor (I don't have a visor).Also, if you have any Nathan 22ounce water bottles, then I would make great use of them, too! Thanks again!-Brad KNJ
Charles Dye:Body BottleLeadville 100 Totebag/Backpack Nathan QuickDraw PlusWater bottles Gore Running Wear Mythos SO Jacket Original Buff Montrail Hardrock 09 Teva CT-140 GU Energy Gel-branded Headsweats SuperVisorThanks Guys, looking forward to it – keep up the good work
Alan Jaques in the bluegrass!Hydracoach intellibottleSaucony hoodysmith hatannecime t-shirtBy the way Bryon thanks for the heads up on the New Balance MT100's. I've been running in them for a couple weeks now and absolutely love them!Feels like running in slippers with a rock guard and tread! Plus they don't cost an arm and a leg.Cheers, Alanps, i could use a bumper sticker as well.
Michele Jensen, Littleton, CO:Body BottleRab Drillium ShellGore Running Wear Mythos SO jacketSaucony Polerec hoodyMountain Hardware DurationSmith Optics Endurance hatsNike running socks
Michael Vance, Charlotte, NCNathan QuickDraw PlusBlack Diamond BBEE Salomon Ultra Twin BeltMountain Hardwear Duration s/s shirtSmith Optics Endurance Hatsthanks
Polarpak FlowjoSalomon Ultra Twin BeltSmith Optics Endurance hatSalus muscle relief gelWater Bottlesirunfar bumper stickerThank you very much!
Gailanne J.Mississauga, Ontario- Rab Quantum Top Bag AR- Leadville 100 Totebag/Backpack- Water bottles- Rab Drillium- Smith Optics Endurance Hats- Headsweats Race Hat- Jimi Wallet (orange)- Nike Running/Cycling Non-Cushion Sock- Salus Muscle Relief Gel- Vasque Bandana- Gore Running Wear Mythos SO Jacket- Salomon Ultra Twin Belt And… A Bumper Sticker Please :)
I'm so sorry..Impossible to receive an us gear from you for a french reader …but i'm proud to have the same "french annecime tee shirt" of you bryon …see you next time, here, on FB , or in 2010 in france ! ! !
Kevin Stapleton, Greenbelt, MDRab Quantum Top BagBlack Diamond BBEENathan Quickdraw PlusSalomon Ultra Trail PlusWater BottlesA bumper sticker would be sweet too!
Chris Freet, Honesdale, PANathan Qiuck Draw PlusGU Energy Gelbranded Headsweats SuperVisorGore running Wear Mythos Jacket2009 Leadville shirtThanks!
Jeremy LitchfieldBrunswick, MERab Quantum Top BagARBlack Diamond BBEENathan QuickDraw Plus
Stacey P. Amherstburg, Ontario.*Black Daimond BBEE *Nathan Quickdraw Plus*Salomon Ultra Twin Belt*Gu Energy- Branded Headsweats Visor*Headsweats race hat*Mountain Hardware hat*Smith Optics Endurance hats*Vasque bandana
Mike Keller – Reynoldsburg, OHBlack Diamond BBEENathan QuickDraw Plus++Polarpak FlowjoSalomon Ultra Twin beltAny water bottlesOriginal BuffHeadsweats SuperVisorHeadsweats Race HatJimi WalletSalus Muscle Relief Gel
GU Energy-Gel branded Headsweats Super VisorVasque BandanaJerry Holbrook, Texas City TX
David Savelliroute de chalvet05200 EMBRUNFRANCEI live in France and like read americans blogs like yours !GPS garmin XT310 i have got the forerunnner 305Smith Optics Endurance HatsWater BottlesBody BottleHydraCoach Intelligent Water BottleNathan QuickDraw PlusSalomon Ultra Twin Belt or anything !Look my blog http://course-a-pied-gps-forerunner-305.blogspot….
Janet S – Thessalon OntarioNorthern Ontario aka northernbliss.blogspot.comoriginal buff ormerino wool buffbecause my ears get verrrry coldkeeping my cold finers crossed…Thanks!!
Colleen WBlack Diamond BBEEOriginal BuffRAB Quantam Top Bag AR
Christophe,You may feel free to enter. Yes, you get special overseas status. :-)
Josh Spector, LA, CASaucony Polartec Thermal Pro HoodyHeadsweats race hatSalus Muscle Relief GelThanks!
Hilary Lorenz, New York City. I would love either the Quantum Top Bag or the Black Diamond BBEE hydration pack. Either would come in handy while running Transrockies 2010. I have to tell you, I love having your bumper sticker on my car. It always gives me a huge smile to see the sticker on my car in the city streets. Plus I only see my car when I am headed to the country for a long run.
yeah yeah yeah!Rab Quantum Top Bag AR Black Diamond BBEE Nathan QuickDraw Plus Polarpak FlowjoSalomon Ultra Twin BeltGU Energy Gel-branded Headsweats SuperVisor Smith Optics Endurance Hats Darn Tough Run-Bike 1/4 Sock – Cushion Nike Running/Cycling Non-Cushion Sock Ryan J.L.
Bobby Love, New Milford, CTNathan QuickDraw PlusSalomon Ultra Twin BeltGore Running Wear Mythos SO JacketOriginal BuffSmith Optics Endurance HatsVasque Bandana
Brian G. Simpsonville, SCReally – I'd be happy with anything except any of the shoes!
Hillary,I'll keep your name in the drawing for the Rab Top Bag, but trust me when I say you'll want something MUCH warmer for TransRockies! I sleep warm and would bring at least a 20F bag next time I run the race.So glad you enjoy having the iRunFar bumper sticker!
Hi Bryon!Nathan QuickDraw PlusGU Energy Gel-branded Headsweats SuperVisor Vasque BandanaI hope to get to meet you someday! I'm doing Old Pueblo 50 in the Spring. My first 50 miler!Renee Webb Tucson, AZ
I'd love to meet you as well, Renee! Best of luck at Old Pueblo!
Mark, Lees Summit, MOSoloman Ultra Twin BeltBuffGU Energy Gel VisorHeadsweats Race Hat
Elaine Rosser, Alberta, CanadaLeadville 100 Totebag/BackpackAny ApparelAny ShoesAny ShirtsAny Hats or OtherElaine Remrosser@shaw.ca
John McAlisterToronto, OntarioRab Quantum Top Bag AR Black Diamond BBEERab DrilliumGore Running Wear Mythos SO JacketSmith Optics Endurance Hat Thanks!
Will Weidman – Arlington, VARab Quantum Top Bag ARBlack Diamond BBEEYou the man!
Cole Mortellaro, Pittsburgh, PARab Quantum Top BagBlack Diamond BBEENathan Quickdraw PlusWater bottlesMountain Hardware DurationLeadville Trail 100Darn Tough run-bike 1/4 sockThanks!!
Bryon -Your blog has been invaluable for a new runner like me. I'm thankful for YOU this year.Joey CCharlottesville, VARab Quantum BagNathan QuickdrawSalomon Ultra Twin BeltRab DrilliumGore MythosMontrail Hardrock
Jim Brewer, Tacoma, WA Smith optics endurance hat, headsweats supervisor
Chris Thomas, Richmond, VAI never win anything. Please be the first to break this cycle of loser.Nathan Quickdraw PlusBlack Diamond BBEE Other water bottlesRab Drillium JacketSalomon Ultra Twin BeltGore Mythos JacketSaucony Polartec Thermal Pro HoodieMontrail Hardrock shoesMountain Hardwear Duration shirtVasque shirtMountain Hardwear hatNike Running/Cycling Non-Cushion SockVasque BandanaSmith Optics Endurance HatsGU Energy Gel-branded Headsweats SuperVisor
Black Diamond BBEE Nathan QuickDraw PlusMontrail Hardrock 09Saucony Polartec Thermal Pro Hoody Vasque "Run in sync with nature." Smith Optics Endurance Hats Vasque Bandanaand I wouldn't mind a bumper sticker :^)Blair Layng, 23 North St, Unit 5W, Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada, N4G1B9
Rob M., Rowley, MABlack Diamond BBEESmith Optics Endurance HatsGore Running Mythos SO JacketSaucony Polartec Thermal Pro HoodyDarn Tough Run-Bike 1/4 SockHeadsweats Race Hat (red)
Meredith Murphy, PAhydracoach bottlenathan quickdrawany water bottle :)Gore mythos jacket
We'll do a favor for the mother of a longer time iRF reader and post her entry for her:I'm a snowshoer, not a runner, but a runner's mother, who would like to try one of the Original Buffs.-Rosie
Bryon:I'll toss my name in the hat for the Rab bag and Hardrocks. If I'm lucky enough to win one, send me a bumper sticker as well to publicize my favorite website.Take care and hope to see you soon,Adam
Thanks for the kind words, Casseday! I hope your running is going well.
Will T.Fall City, WARab Quantum Top Bag ARBlack Diamond BBEERab DrillionGore Mythos SOMontrail HardrockSmith hatDri-max socks
Salomon Ultra Twin BeltSmith optics Endurance HatDarn Tough SocksVasque Bandana Thank You
Krista M., Bedford, VA:Black Diamond BBEESalomon Ultra Twin BeltRab DrilliumGore Mythos JacketSaucony HoodyBuffGu SupervisorVasque bandanna
Joel Vallejo, Nashville, TN:Nathan QuickDraw PlusGore Running Wear Mythos SO JacketOriginal BuffVasque BandanaThanks for the giveaway and the great blog!
Rab Quantum Top Bag ARNathan QuickDraw PlusSalomon Ultra Twin BeltRab DrilliumGore Running Wear Mythos SO JacketWater BottlesNico ThirionEPI-USE2002 Summit Blvd, #825AtlantaGeorgia30319
Whoa now, talk about a crazy Goat Giveaway! Thanks for thinking of us in your apparent move towards asceticism ;-) I'd gladly take:1. Rab Drillium (I've been looking for a lightweight eVent jacket for a bit and this matches my requirements, thanks for pointing it out!)2. Gore Running Mythos Jacket3. Rab Quantum Top Bag ARBobby GillBeltsville, MDWUS represent!
Nathan QuickDraw PlusSalomon Ultra Twin BeltRab DrilliumGore Running Wear Mythos SO JacketDarn Tough Run-Bike 1/4 sock – cushionWater bottlesAnd any of the shirts!!!I have already spread the word!
Benoit C, Montreal, Qc, CanadaSaucony Polartec Thermal Pro HoodyGore Running Wear Mythos SO JacketMountain Hardwear Duration s/s shirtHydraCoach Intelligent Water BottleRab DrilliumPolarpak FlowjoSalomon Ultra Twin BeltNathan QuickDraw PlusThanks
A favor for an email subscriber:Curt Chambers:Rab Quantum Top Bag AR, Saucony Polartec Thermal Pro Hoody, and a Smith Optics Endurance Hat.
Kevin T, Portland, OR:Nathan Quickdraw PlusMythos JacketOriginal BuffMontrail Hardrock 09Merrell CT ConvergeMountain Hardware ShirtSmith Optics HatGU Supervisorwater bottlesNike Socks
JC in Eagle Point, OR wants Santa to know that he would love:Nathan QuickDraw PlusWater bottlesLeadville 100 Totebag/Backpack Saucony Polartec Thermal Pro Hoodie
Dustin Meyer, Lawrence,KSRab Quantum Top Bag ARSalomon Ultra Twin BeltNathan QuickDraw Plus I love the blog!!!
Rab Quantum Top Bag ARBlack Diamond BBEENathan QuickDraw PlusPolarpak FlowjoSalomon Ultra Twin BeltOriginal BuffHeadsweats Race HatSmith Optics Endurance HatsDarn Tough Run-Bike 1/4 Sock – CushionNike Running/Cycling Non-Cushion Sock
Any of the great trail running items would be awesome but here is my list:Vasque Bandana,Smith Optics Hats,Vasque "Run in Sync with nature",Rab Drillium,or any water bottle. Thanks for all the great coverage.RUN4EVR,Cheri Hall(tacohc1121@aol.com)
Dan MPortland, ORThanks for the great blog! Interested in everthing but the shoes (wrong size).
Alex Jones Pocatello, ID:Black Diamond BBEENathan QuickDraw PlusPolarpak FlowjoSalomon Ultra Twin BeltOriginal BuffMontrail Hardrock 09GU Energy Gel-branded Headsweats SuperVisorSmith Optics Endurance HatsJimi Wallet
Hey – Word is getting around as my friend told me about your site. I will link it to my blog as well.Would love:Black Diamond BBEE – my bag does not hold enough for longer days.Buff – the multi use necessity!Salus Muscle Relief Gel – because I am always searching. Have you tried castor oil topically? You rock!Rebecca ShawHelena, MT
Thanks, Rebecca! I've not tried castor oil for any purposes. I picked up some Salus Muscle Relief Gel at the Leadville 100 and really liked it when I tried it a couple months later on a whim.
Hey Bryon, thanks for your generosity. You need to make some iRunFar T-shirts. Black Diamond BbeeVasque Bandana Thanks, Dave Bales, Neptune, NJ
James Wang, Tustin, CARab Quantum Top Bag ARBlack Diamond BBEESalomon Ultra Twin BeltWater BottleRab DrilliumGore Running Wear Mythos SO JacketGU Energy Gel-branded Headsweats SuperVisorSmith Optics Endurance Hat
Thanks, Dave. I'd love to get some iRunFar shirts made up. Been thinking about it…
Thanks Byron. This is great!My list:Rab Quantum Top Bag ARBlack Diamond BBEEBody BottleLeadville 100 Totebag/BackpackNathan QuickDraw PlusPolarpak FlowjoSalomon Ultra Twin BeltRab DrilliumGore Running Wear Mythos SO JacketSaucony Polartec Thermal Pro HoodyOriginal BuffMountain Hardwear Duration shirtLeadville Trail 100 shirtPocatello 50 shirtRudy Project shirt (I love their glasses!)Shoe-Odometer shirtVasque shirtHeadsweats Race HatMountain Hardwear hatSmith Optics Endurance Hats (1.Black 2. White)Darn Tough Run-Bike 1/4 Sock – CushionSalus Muscle Relief GelVasque BandanaAnd I'd love a bumper sticker.All the best!Will JorgensenMaryville, TN
Stu Lyman:Rab Quantum BagSalomon Ultra Twin BeltWater bottlesGU Energy Gel-branded Headsweats SuperVisor Smith Optics Endurance HatsSalus Muscle Relief Gel Vasque Bandana
Kaye Beeny, Tooele UTRab Quantum Top Bag ARBlack Diamond BBEE Salomon Ultra Twin BeltWater bottlesBody BottleRab DrilliumGore Running Wear Mythos SO JacketSaucony Polartec Thermal Pro HoodyOriginal BuffMountain Hardwear DurationLeadville Trail 100Smith Optics Endurance HatsDarn Tough Run-Bike 1/4 Sock – CushionSalus Muscle Relief GelNew to this blog, but what a great introduction. Can't wait to go back and read some of the race reports – Just became a fan on FB!
Carol B:West Jordan, UtahRab Quantum Top Bag ArHydra Coach Intelligent Water BottleRab DrilliumSaucony Polartec Thermal Pro Hoody
Bruce Grant, Delta BC(multi-day convert ;-)Rab Quantum Top Bag AR – yah baby!Black Diamond BBEE Rab Drillium Gore Running Wear Mythos SO Jacket Nike Running/Cycling Non-Cushion Sock Teva CT-140Jimi Wallet Thanks Bryon, and congrats on the 500th post! I don't think I have hit 5% of that yet :-)bg
Frazer Gieselmann, Memphis TNBlack Diamond BBESalomon Ultra Twin BeltWater BottlesRab DrilliumGore Running wear Mythos SO JacketMountain Hardwear Duration ShirtShoe Odometer shirtDarn Tough Run-Bike 1/4 Sock – Cushion Jimi WalletNike Running/Cycling Non-Cushion SockJust stumbled onto site and I am hooked, thank you!
Hey Bryon, thanks for the great site and giveaway blowout.Jake McKeegan, Dayton, OH:- Black Diamond BBEE- Nathan QuickDraw Plus- Polarpak Flowjo- Polarpak's Moflow
Hey ByronGreat of you to do this!Leadville 100Smith Optic Endurance HatPolarpace FlowjoGU Headsweat Supervisor.Todd S – Mansfield, Massachusetts
Gary DunhamBuffsBlack Diamond BBEERab Quantum Top Bag ARDarn Tough cushion socks
Kelly T, Portland, ORNathan quick draw plusRab DrilliumVasque run in sync shirtGu super visor
Beth W., Gettysburg, PARab Quantum Top Bag ARMountain Hardwear DurationNathan QuickDraw PlusJimi WalletSalus Muscle Relief Gel
Jason D., Magalia, CABlack Diamond BBEENathan QuickDraw Plus GU Energy Gel-branded Headsweats SuperVisorThanks!
Congrats on 500 posts!Becca RRab Quantum Top Bag ARBlack Diamond BBEE (orangeBody BottleGore Running Wear Mythos SO Jacket Merrell CT Converge II (men's 9.5 – light use)Salus Muscle Relief Gelhowellbec at hotmail dot com
Henry BickerstaffAlva, OKA racing hat would be cool or anything else
Frank Duchossois, Solon, OhioApparel: Rab Drillium shellThanks.
Monica M. Black Diamond BBEE Salomon Ultra Twin BeltWater bottlesOriginal Buff Rab Drillium Teva CT-140Vasque"Run in sync" shirtSmith Optics Endurance Hats This is so cool!
Bob JackmanWarwick, RIHydraCoach Intelligent Water BottleNathan QuickDraw PlusDarn Tough Run-Bike 1/4 Sock – Cushion
G.KishBLack Diamond BBEE Pack'Rab Drillium JacketSaucony Polertec HoodyBuffNike SockDarn Tough Sock
Jonathan KishTitusville, NJRab Quantum Top Bag ARBlack Diamond BBEE PackRab DilliumSaucony Polertec HoodyBuffNike SockDarn Tough Sock
I received Saucony Polartec® Thermal Pro® jacket.I wear it yesterday afertoon for a snowshoes run under snow !Very good product !Thanks again Bryan ! David from France (knix05)
David, I'm glad you enjoyed the Saucony Polartec jacket!
Hey Dave, your friends in California (and Tennessee) are looking for you…
– Gavin