August 3, 2014

Beat the Heat Fitness Giveaway

August is typically HOT for us. Is it for you? Working out outside can be a drag when it's over 90 degrees or really humid. This month I thought I would host a fun giveaway with a Beat The Heat theme. Here are some items I use when the weather heats up and here is a chance to score them all. One lucky winner will win all of the items below:


  • Coeur Sports water bottle and tank top. As you all know I love Coeur and completely stand behind this company 100%. Their clothes are extremely comfortable and their triathlon kits are amazing to race in. Beat the heat with a cool tank top of your choice from the awesome gals at Coeur.
  • Nuun Hydration Nuun is my number one drink. It always has been and always will be. I love the fact that it gives me all the electrolytes I need minus the sugar, corn syrup, and fake flavors/colors. Have you tried Nuun yet? Here is a chance to stay hydrated in the heat with a box of Tri Berry and Lemon Lime tablets.
  • Block Island Organic Sunscreen Did you know that many sunscreens contain Avobenzone and when it comes in contact with your clothes it leaves an ugly yellow stain? I couldn't figure out why all my running clothes were turning yellow around the neck and arms. I did a little research and found my sunscreen was the culprit. I also have sensitive skin and when I would sweat after applying sunscreen I would break out in a rash. I was sent a sample of Block Island Organics and tried it a few times. I like that it does not contain Avobenzone so it won't ruin my clothes and that the ingredients are natural and don't cause me to break out. I also like that it's gentle and I can use it on my kids. The only complaint I had about it was that it was a little hard to rub in. It stayed white on me for a little while. But I find that most sunscreens with the zinc oxide do this. Protect yourself this month, included in this giveaway is a full size bottle. If you really want to grab a bottle of this sunscreen right away, the kind people at Block Islands are offering a 20% coupon for my blog readers. It's good until August 10. Use code Amandar at the checkout.
  • Apera Bags Apera bags are not your normal gym bags. These bags feature an antimicrobial protection on the inside and outside to eliminate the funk from those hot and sweaty clothes! I was given the chance to try out the Active Pack and amazed at how much stuff this thing will hold. While I can't give away the Active Pack, I can award the winner with a Sprint Pack (the red one pictured at the top of the post) and 25% off an Active Pack if the winner really had their heart set on the Active Pack.

You can enter the giveaway following the Rafflecopter prompts. The giveaway will end at midnight on August 13, 2014. Good luck and stay cool!

45 comments:

  1. This looks like a fun giveaway! Thx for having it!!

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  2. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!!

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  3. I try to get out the door as early as possible in the mornings!

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  4. I keep a bottle of ice water with me, and try to workout early before it gets too hot. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin

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  6. I like to stay hydrated and go swimming! Keeps me cool and active!

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  7. I hydrate and I try to run in the early morning!

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  8. Tons of water and Nuun! I hate hot workouts but staying hydrated is the only way I can get through them!

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    1. I hate hot workouts. Yes Nuun is the best love it when it's ice cold too.

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  9. Hydrate and get up early to workout before the heat
    Lisa V

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  10. I beat the heat by waking up early to run. I'm a wimp once the sun is out.

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  11. Lots of fluids and exercising at night when its cooler

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  12. I beat the heat by running early in the morning.

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  13. I just recently became obsessed with Nuun so it's my go to for hydration now. I try to stay hydrated and wear cool, moisture wicking clothes plus sunscreen and hat.

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    1. It's good stuff. Have you tried the Energy Cherry Limeade one yet?

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  14. I drink lots of liquids and try to run early in the morning.

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  15. I try to run early in the morning if I can!

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    1. I do too! Plus you get it out of the way nice and early.

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  16. This year I had to tackle the heat b/c I'm training for a hot race, so I spent time acclimating and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate with water and electrolyte drinks like sports drinks and coconut water.

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    1. I tried a few coconut waters but I wasn't too find of the taste. I do mix it with my fresh juice mixes that I blend. But I can't seem to drink it straight up. Is there a brand you prefer over the others?

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  17. My hottest workouts are on my bike. On long rides, I am always carrying Nuun and two water bottles. I am getting better at knowing my body's hydration needs and keeping up with it rather then catching up.

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  18. Lots and lots of water! And I prefer to run later in the evening at sunset when it's cooler and there is more shade.

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  19. The best way to beat the heat is to work out early in the morning and drink lots of water.

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  20. plenty of water the day before and run in the evening

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  21. Lots of water and doing either really early or really late workouts!

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  22. I beat the heat by working out early in the morning.

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  23. Lots of water and trail runs in the woods by the lake. Cooler there for sure!

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    1. Yes! We have some shady runs in the tall pines, here as well. It helps that's for sure.

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  24. Slurpee before really hot runs... backed by science!
    http://yearofalison.blogspot.ca/2011/08/slurpees-for-science.html

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  25. Early morning to avoid at least some of the heat.

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    1. I have been trying to run very early as well. It's tough because I'm not a morning person but it does feel good to get it done early!

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  26. I try to run in the mornings and for my long runs, I always bring some Nuun in my handheld water bottle.

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  27. Thankfully it hasn't been too hot or humid here this summer but still bring lots of water with me on my long bike rides.

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  28. We have had a cooler than usual summer around here (Ohio) with only a few humid days. Lots of water for me and get out there as early as possible.

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  29. go in the evenings and wear light clothing.

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  30. start my run before the sun comes up

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  31. Start running early and stay hydrated!

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  32. Start early and drink lots of water. Spend time inside the gym instead of outside when hot.

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  33. I hydrate and wear a baseball cap soaked in water.

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  34. Early morning workouts and stay hydrated

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  35. I try and work out early in the day and drink a full water bottle!

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  36. I beat the heat by running really early in the morning, or right before sunset.

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