Tuesday, July 5, 2011

OnlineShoes.com Brooks Giveaway ...

Unless you have been living in a hole, you know that Brooks is an industry leader when it comes to running shoes and apparel.

But, just in case you're new to this whole running gear thing, here's the 411 on Brooks ...

"Founded in 1914, Brooks® Sports, Inc. is headquartered in the Seattle suburb of Bothell, Washington. The company designs and markets performance athletic shoes, apparel and accessories available in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Biomechanically engineered for the running and walking needs of men and women of all shapes, sizes and experience levels, Brooks shoes offer advanced stability, cushioning and motion control, utilizing constructions designed to enhance comfort and reduce the risk of injury."

Basically, Brooks is where it's at. And their line brings together fashion and function - something I love. Just look at my personal favorites:




You know you want a pair. And now you can have them.

Thanks to OnlineShoes.com (your one stop shop for running shoes and apparel) one reader will win their choice of Brooks shoes (valued up to $100).

Here's how to enter (Note: ONLY separate comments will be counted)

1. Answer this question: "How would you use a new pair of Brooks running shoes?" Leave a comment.
2. Become a follower. Leave a comment.
3. Follow OnlineShoes.com on Twitter HERE. Leave a comment.
4. "Like" OnlineShoes.com on Facebook HERE. Leave a comment.

And although it won't be counted as an entry (onlineshoes.com contest rules), spread the love. Earn some good karma. Let your friends know about this giveaway.

Entries will be accepted until Monday, July 18th. Winner will be selected at random and announced on Tuesday, July 19th.

P.S. Rumor has it that my friends Tall Mom and Tricia are giving away a pair too.

531 comments:

  1. I would run in them of course! I have a 1/2 marathon in October so I will be training for the next few months, I can ALWAYS use a pair of Brooks!!! I became a Brooks fan in 2008 :)

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  2. I am already a follower :) and this is my comment! Love your blog!

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  3. Hooked up on twitter - they love running bloggers, so how could I not follow right?

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  4. A "Like" on fb results in a 20% of coupon... sweet! Thank you!

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  5. I would use them to train for my fall races!

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  6. I'm rebuilding my base....so I'd use them for building miles :-)

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  7. I would use a new pair of Brooks running shoes to run a marathon... in Richmond... in November.

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  8. I so need a new pair of brooks! MY ghost 3s are getting up there in mileage and I need to get a new pair! I wonder how the Ghost 3s compare to the Ghost 4s??

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  9. I follow... (chuckling because I think I am probably the "oldest" follower you have...)

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  10. I would use Brooks running shoes to run the Pittsburgh Great Race 10K on September 25th

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  11. I am already a follower. I just love your blog!!

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  12. I liked Online Shoes on Facebook

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  13. Online shoes and I go way back... ok, that's a lie. But I LIKE them now, so that's something.

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  14. I am following Onlineshoes on Twitter

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  15. I need these shoes. My current pair of brooks are getting to the high mileage side

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  16. I am a follower...well actually i'm a leader...but I follow you.

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  17. I would use a new pair of Brooks training for my first 1/2 on Thanksgiving!!!

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  18. I am not on Twitter, but if I were, I would "follow" online shoes!

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  19. i would use them for my half marathon training this fall

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  20. I would use my new, shiny brooks shoes to train for an run in my FIRST marathon! woohoo!!

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  21. I am following onlineshoes on twitter!

    Now let me win some Brooks!!

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  22. I would use new Brooks to replace my old brooks adrenaline that have WAY too many miles on them!

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  23. My first and only running shoes were Brooks. I'd love another pair to train for my first race!

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  24. I like online shoes on FB! YAY for a coupon!

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  25. NEW TRAIL SHOES! I run 50-60 mile a week and I only wear Brooks Adrenaline... I can ALWAYS use a good pair of Brooks.

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  26. I am already a follower and "liked" Online shoes on FB... I would love to try a pair of Brooks as I'm always looking for shoes that will survive all of my Half-Ironman training!

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  27. I would LOVE a pair of Brooks to run my very first 1/2 marathon this fall!

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  28. I'm a follower and here is my comment: Love your blog and your new haircut too!

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  29. I am a follower! Which shoe? Tough choice...I would love another pair of Green Silence, but the T7 racer and the Mach spikeless series intrigue me as well...but I have tried on (and loved- but didn't buy) the Cascadia as well!

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  30. Desperately need a new pair! Training for a 70.3 in Augusta and am pretty sure my current pair will be worn out by then :)

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  31. I am a follower of OnlineShoes on Twitter!!

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  32. How would I use a Brooks Running Shoe? It would most likely be my shoe for my first full marathon this fall.

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  33. I'm a follower of course (who wouldn't be?!)

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  34. I already follow onlineshoes.com on twitter

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  35. Run in them of course! Oh and it would be great to have a new pair to add into my rotation.

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  36. I would use a pair of Brooks to try a lighter running show. I wear Asics Gel Nimbuses, which I love, but they're a little clunky.

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  37. I'm a follower :)

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  38. I follow online shoes on twitter

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  39. I like online shoes on facebook

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  40. I would wear them to get redemption at Chicago!

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  41. If I won, I would use the shoes to train for my first race! I've signed up for the Army Race in Ottawa in September! So excited!

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  42. Am already a follower of your blog!

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  43. I follow onlineshoes.com on twitter!

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  44. I might save shoes that pretty for racing. Or I would totally ditch my other shoes and just wear the all. the. time.

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  45. I would use them for running! I have 7 races in the next few months to train for!

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  46. I follow them on twitter (thereare2sides)

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  47. I would love a new pair of T7 racers as I am so fond of my T6s (I have three pairs) and would race in them at 70.3 Austin and RnR Las Vegas for sure.

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  48. I am a follower of your blog and on twitter (bonus?) OK so brownies and cookies it is.

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  49. I've never run in Brooks, but have heard great things about them. I'd love the chance to try some out!

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  50. I'm a follower!

    -Carrie @ mainemomontherun.blogspot.com

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  51. I love Brooks...that's all I run in! I would definitely put a pair of either Glycerins or Ghosts to good use training for a marathon in January!

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  52. I "liked" onlineshoes on Facebook.

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  53. I love trying new shoes! I would run my first ever Marathon in them!

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  54. I follow them on twitter and posted a comment.

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  55. I liked them on FB and told them why!

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  56. I like Onlineshoes on facebook!

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  57. I would try to get a pair of trail running shoes if I won

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  58. I would use the shoes to run in! Duh! I am currently running in a pair of Asics, but who knows.. if I win, I might end up being converted to a Brooks gal!

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  59. I'm definitely a follower of you!

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  60. I follow onlineshoes on twitter!

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  61. I'd use new running shoes to get back into my training. I've been a terrible slacker, and I'm determined to get back into it!!!

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  62. I twitter follow (@LauraRMuise)

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  63. Use them to train for the Houston Marathon!

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  64. I'd love to try out actual racers...now is the time as I am doing short distance races this session...

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  65. considering you pick the winner then DAY after surgery...I'd use them to recover from surgery and get my butt back in marathon shape for NYC!

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  66. already a follower. duh.

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  67. already like them on fb

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  68. follow on twitter...especially since i had to dig up the password (haven't been on it in 8 months), that should count for something

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  69. how would I use a new pair of Brooks running shoes? Well, I thought about using them as door stops..but I think running in them would be a better idea ;)

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  70. 1. Answer this question: "How would you use a new pair of Brooks running shoes?" Leave a comment.


    I would run and play in them ;)

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  71. I like onlineshoes.com on FB (Randi S)

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  72. 2. Become a follower. Leave a comment.

    Already a follower!

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  73. 3. Follow OnlineShoes.com on Twitter HERE. Leave a comment.

    Done!

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  74. I am hopefully going to be released on Wed to start running again. I will use my new brooks to train for the Denver Half in Sept.

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  75. I follow online shoes on FB

    I did post on my blog also!

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  76. I would run this weight right off my bones!! :)

    -Hope
    hopefulmee@yahoo dot com

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  77. I'm already a follower! :)

    -Hope
    hopefulmee@yahoo dot com

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  78. Brooks are the only running shoes I use. LOVE THEM. I would use a new pair of Brooks to continue to rack up lots of miles and hopefully kick some serious butt in my upcoming races. :)

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  79. I liked Onlineshoes.com on facebook

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  80. I followed onlineshoes.com on twitter

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  81. I'd use them in my marathon training! 3 weeks in, 15 to go!

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  82. I'd use them to train for my first marathon!! Portland :)

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  83. I follow onlineshoes.com of facebook!

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  84. I currently have the Ghost 2 and love them. I would like to see what changes are in store for the 4 and add them to my growing collection of trainers for my first marathon.

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  85. I would alternate my new Brooks in with my current Asics trainers. I get to run doubles every now and then, and a second pair of shoes would be better, especially on double days.

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  86. thanks for offering the giveaway. i'd use the sneakers to build up my mileage and, of course, to run happy! :)

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  87. I would break them in for my 3rd half marathon in October!!

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  88. I would use a new pair of Brooks running shoes to train for a marathon! All the way!

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  89. I "like" online shoes on Facebook!

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  90. It would be really good for me to win these. First of all my husband has squashed any new running purchases for the next month and they would be great for my training for Chicago and Richmond.

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  91. I have really wanted to try out racing flats. I've been wearing Brooks forever and their racing shoes would be the obvious choice.

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  92. I would train for the Northwest Passage Ragnar Relay in them.

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  93. I follow Onlineshoes on Twitter

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  94. I would use them for my 1/2 marathon!!!

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  95. I would get a pair to help with training for my first Marathon in Chicago this October!

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  96. I just became a blog follower! Thanks!

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  97. I am an Onlineshoes.com Twitter follower!

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  98. I would run the Chicago maration in them! Brooks are my favorite shoes and I need a new pair!!

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  99. I love my Brooks shoes! I would use a new pair for my long runs and keep my current pair for shorter runs.

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  100. I would run in them and then run some more in them and then run a little bit more in them.

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  101. I really want to start focusing on my speed. I hear great things about Brooks but can't bring myself to spend the money on them.

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  102. I liked them on FB!

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  103. I follow them on Twitter! @amileinmyboots

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  104. and, follow onlineshoes on twitter.

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  105. I would use them to run in my first race as an adult!

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  106. I follow online shoes on twitter.

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  107. I like online shoes on facebook.

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  108. I would use a new pair of Brooks running shoes to set a PR at the SF Marathon, and to train for Goofy!

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  109. I follow onlineshoes.com on twitter =)

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  110. i "like" online shoes on facebook =)

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  111. I would them use them after I kill my current ones in my fall marathon! :) I've never tried Brooks and have heard good things about them.

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  112. I would use a new pair of Brooks to train for the RNR Vegas Half in December!

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  113. I follow them on fb already.

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  114. I would use a new pair of Brooks to train for my first Half marathon in November!

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  115. LOVE LOVE LOVE Brooks shoes! I would get another pair of Launches and use them to train for my next marathon

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  116. I would run in them and then run some more!

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  117. I follow Online Shoes on Twitter (tracyrunning)

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  118. I like them on FB too

    I earned brownie points by linking on my blog too :D

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  119. My current Brooks Ghosts will need to be retired before my next marathon... no bueno... I'll need new ones!

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  120. I follow onlineshoes on twitter.

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  121. I like onlineshoes on facebook.

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  122. I am in desperate need of a new pair of shoes for training- I am long overdue :)

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  123. I now "like" onlineshoes.com on facebook

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  124. I would love to try some Brook shoe on my half marathon in October. I really like the Brook Green Silence shoes

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  125. I'll use them to run the Tacoma Narrows 1/2! I'm about ready for a new pair.... Brooks GTW Adrenalines are the only thing I wear! :)

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  126. I would use a new pair of Brooks Ghost 3s to replace my Mizunos that are nearing the end of their mileage life.

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  127. I am following them on Twitter!

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