Bowling & Free Goodies!!!

As I've mentioned in previous blogs, I have another blog. It's a running blog that talks about the food that fuels me for my 1/2 marathon training. It has really taken off. I've been contacting companies and asking if they want to supply samples, so I can review their products on my blog. I've emailed about 300 people. About (+/-) 20% of them has written back and said yes. A few, just sent their products and never replied. There are quite a few that I haven't heard back from.

It's crazy how many people want to read what little ol me has to say about their products. It's pretty awesome!! That blog is keeping pretty, pretty busy. I spend at least 2 hours a day on it. I blog every single day about that days workout and what I had to eat that. day. Here are some of the things I've been shipped:


This is basically a fanny pack that holds my keys and cell phone while running. Before this, I didn't run with my phone, so if something happened (like I got seriously hurt, I would be screwed).


Mint chap stick

Vita brownies/muffins (100 calorie yummy snacks)

crackers, mac & cheese, 3 different salad dressings and a tote bag

cereal

chocolates

Ginger chews and ginger energy drinks (an entire case of 24 of each!!)

An entire case (24) of energy gels

Emu lotion (helps with sore muscles and dry skin...it really works!

Tote bag, shaker, protein powders, energy bars, and even a tank top

Cookies, powders, fruit bars, energy balls

mustard

scone baking mix

energy powder

head bands that keep hair and sweat out of your face (2 of them)

stuff to make your won salad dressing (or use as a rub, marinade or anything else)

workout towels (I like the sweat is sexy best)

Yesterday, Jason had a work party that we went to. It was at a bowling alley. They served a pretty good lunch and we played 2 games. Jason won the first game and I won the last. It was pretty fun. I wish we had more time to play a tie breaker, but my mom was coming over (plus my fore arm was starting to hurt).

After bowling, I used some coupons that were sent to me. We went to Whole Foods and bought some Power bars and different brands of Greek yogurt. The total there came to about $16, but i had a coupons for everything. Pretty crazy. I'm guessing I've received over $250 in products (at least). I'm expecting A LOT more things to come I the mail over the next few weeks. I'll keep you posted of what other goodies I get.

All in all, it was a great weekend. Jason was able to get together with his friends and play some much needed games. He had a fun time, too bad he had to go to work and cut the game time short. maybe next weekend??