Yes. I absolutely do.
So why do it?
CONFIDENCE.
Running is a funny thing. For me, I swear it is 10% physical and 90% mental- I've even been known to mentally give myself injuries because of nerves (or at least make them worse than they are). It's pretty pathetic, but it's also the truth.
When I feel better about myself, I walk taller, I smile bigger, and I run faster.
Months ago Ali did a giveaway and I was instantly pumped about it- the handful bra! I've mentioned before that I've gone running without my bran and only noticed because I didn't have a place to clip on my iPod. Heck! Boys in my neighborhood used to repeat this rhyme to me:
Roses are red,
Violets are black,
Why is your chest
As flat as your back?
Not much has changed since high school- in the "busty" way, anyway. 2 kids later and I feel like I could qualify for reconstructive surgery.
I digress...
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| Why, hello there terrible form! |
I've been wearing my bra since January and I have never had a problem with it. It fits so well, I've never had problems with chafing (which has been a big problem for me in the past!), and I would feel comfortable wearing it all the time- not just for working out. I can honestly say that I will never buy a different brand of sports bra.
It is by far the best sports bra I have ever owned, and I am stoked to be able to give one of these awesome bras away to one of you!
Here are a few ways to enter (each entry should be in a separate comment):
1- You gotta give me a confession- this is MANDATORY ;)
2- Be a follower of my blog.
3- Like Handful on Facebook.
4- Follow them on Twitter.
GIVEAWAY ENDS ON THURSDAY AT 3:30 PM, MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME.
If you can't wait- you can buy one of their pink, nude, or cocoa colored bras at 25% off! They are making room for new colors this summer, so take advantage while you can.
83 comments:
Confession: I have gone out without a bra on and not noticed for hours (but I think I've already used that one.)
Confession: I would totally eat candy all day if I could. Some days I try.
I follow your blog. (And I really, really want to win.)
Confession: I keep a secret jar of raspberry freezer jam my sister made in the freezer. I don't share it or use it to make my kids peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. It is all mine!
I of course follow your blog!
I liked Handful on Face book...for all to see!
Confession: I eat popcorn and milkduds almost every night. Sometimes I switch out the milk duds for Hot Tamales.
Of course I follow your blog, its the first one I check every morning :)
I liked them on Facebook
Their website says their bras are for the smaller chested fitness enthusiast. I'm a D cup, so would it not work well for me? I'm desperate to find a good workout bra.
I liked them on facebook!
I follow your blog!
confession: I LOVE to eat McDonalds HOT french fries dipped in a chocoalte milk shake!!
I follow your blog
I like them on facebook
I'm I that Nicki who openly mocked you? I only vaguely remember it, but it totally sounds like something I'd do.
Oh Ames. This is my chance to pick up my pace! I need a handful bra. It's my answer. I confess that I've totally gone.. You ready, 4-wheeling without a bra and didn't bother me much. Yikes. I think I qualify as well.
Yo yo. Follow this business.
Confession - I secretly love that I am fitter than my twin sister, who is skinnier, but skinny doesn't always equal fit! :)
I follow your blog!
I like Handfuls on FB!
I like them on FB a while ago, after that neat video you posted.
I am now, officially, following your blog (it's been a link on the sidebar of my blog for a while now, cause I love it!).
Confession: I have reinvented my relationship with exercise, fitness and, primarily running. After my divorce I fell (face first) into a vicious cycle of disordered eating and compulsive exercise. The first few marathons I trained for I did in a very unhealthy way. Running was a punishment for eating. . .which was all an odd psychological ploy to feel in control of my life. I staged my own intervention almost two years ago now. I got help and, over time, was able to readopt my former approach to running (having run competitively since I was 8!). It was not easy. But, I am so grateful I had the courage to press pause, rewind and start over - in a sense. I consider myself 1.5 years recovered and 100,000,000% healthier and happier (and 1000% remarried! I have the most wonderful and supportive man in the history of the planet, I am VERY VERY lucky!)! It is not uncommon for me, on my long runs, to tear up thinking about how FREAKING happy I am, how much I love my sport & how full it makes my life.
Alas, I still have no boobs and - as per my above confession (sorry if it was too heavy!) - I could definitely love added confidence and a dash of femininity out on my long runs. But, I'm okay with just buying one (I have definitely considered it).
My confession...I could eat Movie Theater Butter flavored popcorn for every meal. It is my downfall.
Also..I follow your blog! :)
Confession: I have forgot a bra after a morning swim and braved it at worked without one!... (although my jacket did stay on all day!)
I am already a blog follower:)
my friend, the grass is always greener, right? my confession is that i really do want a reduction!
I have been a follower of your blog for a while. You inspire me to run faster :)
confession: I secretly blog-stalk you. Hehe! And I've convinced my hubby that caramel helps the baby grow so I make sure he stalks our cupboards with caramel the entire time I'm pregnant. Sadly only 2 more months before he'll stop doing that. ;)
confession: i started watching wheel of fortune because i thought it would improve my words with friends skills. im still losing. a lot.
follower
follow handful on FB
and follow on twitter!
Confession: I 100% cannot live my life without sweets. I have tried time and time again to go on a dessert fast, and have never had enough will power to follow through beyond 3 days.
I follow your blog! I found you from HRG and began following when I saw you were running the same first marathon as me (TOU) and having hip/pelvic/IT/entire left side :) issues too. Also, it seems you know my visiting teacher, Shelly Altom? Maybe? Saw you on her fb. Hoping to win this giveaway! I need it!
I like HANDFUL on fb!
A confession? I ate caramel popcorn for lunch. Today and most likely tomorrow. :)
Also, I thought I already followed your blog, but I did it again for good measure.
Confession: I hid in my laundry room and eat things that I don't want to share with my kids and I'm so flat I could really use this bra.
I'm a follower of your blog!!
and I just liked handful on FB
Confession: I love TBL but ever since I started watching it I see fat people and think, "hey! They should go on The Biggest Loser!" it isn't until after I think that that I realize how RUDE that was.
I follow the blog.
I like Handful on FB.
Twitter- Check.
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Following you- Check.
Confession: Sometimes when I am proud of myself for not doing something, I reward myself be doing it. (Example: I was really proud of myself for not buying a super cute dress that I wanted. So proud, I decided I deserved a reward, so I drove back to the mall and bought it.) I can rationalize anything!
I'm with Amber up there, I'm desperate for a good workout bra, hoping this bra would work for bustier people too :)
I have been quite guilty of putting make up on before a race as well. I know it's going to sweat off but I like a little color on my face - especially for those super early races and my face is slow pale and puffy that early. Ugh. Photo ops people! :)
I follow you!
I follow Handful on fb
I follow Handful on twitter too!
Confession: I go through at least two large jars of salsa and two large bags of tortilla chips a week. It's my weakness!
I already like Handful on facebook
Following them on twitter, too
@j_mosh
I'm a blog follower!
I already follow Handful on twitter!
I like Handful on Facebook!
Confession: I ate yogurt with oats and chocolate chips for dinner the past two nights because I was too lazy to cook and craving chocolate!
I'm a brand new follower!
hmmm a confession.....let's see.....well I guess my confession would be that I have a distorted relationship with food and exercise, and honestly wish I was "normal"
I like handful on facebook!
Confession: As soon as I put my girls down for a nap, I grab the Nutella out of the pantry and eat it by the spoonful.
Follow the blog - check.
P.S. These bras sound absolutely amazing!
Confession: I'm ADDICTED to the handful bras! I absolutely LOVE this company and have replaced ALL my vitoria's secret bras for handfuls, which is perfect because I only have a handful. Well, two handfuls:)
I'm a follower:)
I like handful on facebook!
I follow handful on twitter!
New blog follower here. I had to smile at your description of how your blog was inspired...my husband also hates hearing me talk about running. Sometimes I do it anyways. :-)
Confession: I have had three Shamrock Shakes in the last two weeks. I figured I am training for a marathon, I need the extra calories, right?!
I like Handful on Facebook. It's how I found your blog!
Following Handful on twitter.
confession,,,, I have done an entire Spin class (as the instructor) with my tights on inside out....
I can confirm that these bras are a-MAY-zing! I have several and won't wear anything else. Confession: I started eating the Paleo diet in mid-January and am afraid that if I "cheat," I'll blow up like someone coming off of Atkins.
Blog: check.
Handful on FB: check.
Handful on twitter: check.
Confession: Me and my twelve year old chest need this bra. :)
I'm a follower!
Yeah, I really need this bra - only time I really had any chest to speak of was when I was pregnant & nursing.
Followed on Twitter
"liked" on FB
You are in my Google Reader
confession - I am so happy you have a handful :) and I am only greedy when it comes to these bras b/c I love them more than anything :D
Confession: Yesterday I wore shorts I've had since 1992, yep 1992!
Follow your lovely blog!
Like Handful on fb
Follow Handful on twitter
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