Some time ago, I stumbled upon an advertisement for Tough Chik on Endurance Athlete Project, I was instantly drawn into the name and had to find out more.
Once I clicked the ad and read about Tough Chik I was impressed. I loved "the story" of how it all started and really like the philosophy behind the brand--I identified with it on my own Tough Chik level.
Tough Chik is not just a clothing line, it is an outlook on life.
All women have a personal story that makes them tough and our goal is to celebrate Tough Chik triumphs in a creative way. We want to revolutionize women's performance apparel by linking it to something more profound than just pretty designs.
After thinking about it for a couple days, I took a chance and emailed Shannon, the owner of Tough Chik and told her a bit about MY story and
I ordered a couple tee's from Tough Chik and the hardest part was picking which ones I wanted to get, there were so many I wanted! So I settled on my first two choices:
Triathamom and I RUN.
This is the Triathamom tee and I absolutely adore it! It is one of the newest designs for 2011 from Tough Chiks!
I am a Mom and a triathlete so this was a perfect blend of my two favorite things. When I tell you this tee is soft, I mean soft.
It is made from quality fibers and the fit is just perfect. Not too tight and not too baggy or loose. There is nothing I hate more than a tee shirt that gets all bound up around me while I am working out or playing with Lola.
I wore this tee to physical therapy, out shopping, to the gym and just hanging out. It was perfect for all those occasions.
The tee is a pale pearl grey with purple writing. I love the TOUGH CHIK logo on the back shoulder.
It's different!
And it let's all those behind me know I am a Tough Chik!
The other tee shirt I got was I RUN in navy blue. Again, super soft and a perfect fit. I am a stay at home Mom so I wear tee's and yoga pants a lot.
I really liked these tee's because the fit makes it a bit more refined than your typical tee shirt. Is it ok to call a tee shirt dressy?? You know what I mean, it's not that box cut tee that just hangs on ya. This fits well and looks great!
I really liked these tee's because the fit makes it a bit more refined than your typical tee shirt. Is it ok to call a tee shirt dressy?? You know what I mean, it's not that box cut tee that just hangs on ya. This fits well and looks great!
These tops also washed like a dream. They did not shrink, lose their shape or their softness.
I know you want to rush on over to Tough Chicks right now and get your own right? Well, you can AND Shannon has hooked the readers up with a super discount!
At the check out enter the code “milesmusclesmom” for 20% off your TOTAL purchase.
Are you into cycling? Running? They have a tee for that!
Are you a yoga fan? Yup, they got one for you too!
You just wanna look cute doing your thing? Tough Chik can help you.
Tough Chik even has an entire line of Bamboo fabrics-Tough Chik Embrace.
Not only do they carry a great variety of tees and tops for the active lady, they also have a line of performance apparel. I will be featuring this line in the future!!
We all know some Tough Chiks and many of us are Tough Chik's ourselves.
You don't have to win races to be tough. You don't have to be a professional athlete to be tough.
Tough is many, many things.
Tough is finding a way to balance everything in your life to achieve success.
Tough is overcoming challenges to make your dreams reality.
Tough is pushing through that workout knowing the benefits that will pay off.
Tough is not accepting NO for an answer.
Tough is asking for help when needed.
So I ask you, are YOU a Tough Chik?
This is Mainer tough (right Caratunk Girl??)
Who needs an ice bath when you have tons of snow??
An icebath-the Maine way |
Water bottle, sweat towel, catalog, wipes and Tee of YOUR CHOICE! |
**Please leave a separate comment for each entry**
Here's how you can enter for a chance to win:
1) MANDATORY Be a follower of my blog!
2) MANDATORY Go to the TOUGH CHIK site and tell me which tee you would pick if you were to win this contest.
Bonus Entries:
3) Make a purchase from Tough Chik (don't forget the 20% off discount code!) and get 5 additional entries!
4) Sign up for the Tough Chik mailing list
5) Follow Tough Chik on Twitter
6) Like Tough Chik on Facebook - leave a comment or write on their wall.
7) Share the love! on Twitter, Facebook, your blog etc. Leave a comment for each.
8) Did you comment on THIS blog post? If so, you earned an additional entry! (I know who you are)
Entries to this giveaway will be accepted until 2/28/2011 at midnight. The winner will be chosen randomly from all eligible entries and announced on 03/01/2011.
NOTE: This giveaway is dedicated to Chris K at The Manly Runner!! Because sometimes being manly is all about embracing your inner TOUGH CHIK!!
ETA: If you are a dude and you want to enter, that's cool. You can enter for yourself or on behalf of your lady. Who said a man can't wear a Tough Chik tee? It's all good. I don't judge. Do your thing-
Love the note at the end. I gotta enter later for Karen. Great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'd choose the Running is Zen tee.
ReplyDeleteoh yes, I commented on that post : )
ReplyDeletefollow tough chik on twitter..
ReplyDeletetweet tweet!
ReplyDeleteI like the 'I Run' shirt above! --also liked on FB and signed up for the Tough Chik mailing list.
ReplyDeleteDarn tootin that is Maine tough. We should get our own shirts just for training year round here! :) And Chris K is a tough chik. I think that is what he should have put for a blog title.
ReplyDeleteOh. I follow you. That sounds kind of creepy. I mean it in the non-creepy way.
I like the running is zen shirt.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm a follower and if I was to win I would choose the "run like you are being chased" T-shirt! :)
ReplyDeleteFollowing you on GFC. I love the "Trail Blazer" shirt. Timely because I am just getting into trail running this year!
ReplyDeleteI just registered for the tough chik mailing list and liked them on FB!
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to the Tough Chik mailing list.
ReplyDeleteFollowing Tough Chik on Twitter.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the Triathamom shirt!
ReplyDeleteI liked on FB :-)
ReplyDeleteLiked on FB and left a comment on wall.
ReplyDeleteThe Manly Runner officially endorces Tough Chick :-)
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog :)
ReplyDeleteI would pick the Navy "I Run" tee. Super cute!
ReplyDeleteI now follow Tough Chick on Twitter (kristynkg)
ReplyDeleteI commented on the "other" post :)
ReplyDeletei tweeted about the giveaway
ReplyDeletei would get the navy "i run" shirt!
ReplyDeleteLove following you on DM and now will look forward to your blog. Your personal story inspires me and I too feel I am a tough chick in the making. I am a triathamom and a 3 time half marathoner and I cannot wait to grow my races!
ReplyDeleteThanks bunches,
Kim Smith
I bought the "irun" t'shirt - so I would choose the "Triathamom" tee!
ReplyDeleteI saw your comment on MizFit's post and came over here - how have I never heard of you before??? And you've lost 100 lbs and became a runner? Awesome - I can't wait to read more!
ReplyDeleteOh, I just became a follower, lol!
Love these shirts - I'd probably get the "run like you are being chased" shirt!
ReplyDeleteI now follow on Twitter :)
ReplyDeleteFollower
ReplyDeleteAnd, if I were to win I think I would love to own the I run or the Triathamom!
ReplyDeleteand, I "like" on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI'd get the mesh back cranberry for my wife
ReplyDeleteI commented on the earlier post
ReplyDeletefollower!
ReplyDeletecommented on that post
ReplyDeletelove the "i run" shirtAND the triathamom one!
ReplyDelete:)
Oh my goodness!!!! Sitting in that snow just looks soooo painful
ReplyDeleteI follow!
ReplyDeletei'm a follower!
ReplyDeletesigned up for the mailing list!
ReplyDeletei just want a plain old "i run" shirt. love it.
ReplyDeletefollow you on twitter!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower =)
ReplyDeleteI like...no I NEED the tough chic cycling shorts. Just got my bike. and my bum really hurts. =(( ouch!
ReplyDeletewill post this on my blog's sidebar =)
ReplyDeleteAlready follow you. :) Must have the tiathamom shirt!
ReplyDeletetriathamom!
ReplyDeletefollow tough chick on twitter
ReplyDeleteI like the navy I run shirt ... but ... I like the race back options available on the other products. Wish you could combine!
ReplyDeleteI follow
ReplyDeleteI like Tough Chik on fb
ReplyDeleteI love the I Run t-shirt!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower :)
ReplyDeleteI love the I Swim shirt :)
ReplyDeleteLiked Tough chik on FB and have left a comment :)
ReplyDeleteHave signed up for their mailing list as well :)
ReplyDeleteCan you tell how badly I want to win this one ;)
I commented on that post.
ReplyDeleteI like the retro cruiser v-neck or the i tri tee.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower
ReplyDeleteI want an "I Run" shirt, but in the Maroon
ReplyDeleteI am totally already a follower! :) Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the "I <3 Mud" tee! It definitely describes what I'm covered in after most of my runs. (At least I hope that's what I'm covered in...)
ReplyDelete"Liked" Tough Chik on Facebook :)
ReplyDeletePosted a comment on "Are you a tough chik!"
ReplyDeleteConfirmed subscription to the Tough Chik mailing list!
ReplyDeletePosted a bit about Tough Chik on my facebook wall!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!
ReplyDeleteI love the "Run like you are being chased." Shirt!
ReplyDeleteI follow them on Twitter!
ReplyDeleteAnd I like them on FB!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower! and fellow Mainer. :)
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Did the mailing list too!
ReplyDeleteI want the triathamom shirt! I promise I won't wear it until I complete my first triathlon. :) (This spring!)
ReplyDeleteFollowing you through Yahoo now (about time ;)) I have to say I LOVE the "Run like you're being chased" shirt!!
ReplyDeleteI also "liked" Tough Chik on FB and commented on their wall post about you!
You go, Jen!!!
I liked on FB too.
ReplyDeletei am a follower
ReplyDeleteI would love the IRun tee.
ReplyDeletei like Tough Chik on Fb
ReplyDeletei linked back
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ericarunning30.com/2011/02/weekend-round-up-214.html
Triathamom?! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteI love the retro cruiser t-shirt!
ReplyDeletei follow this blog
ReplyDeletei signed up for the mailing list
ReplyDeletefollowing them on fb
ReplyDeletei would get run like you are being chased
ReplyDeleteI mentioned you in my blog too :)
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I am a follower
ReplyDeleteI would get the Running is Zen shirt.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower of your blog...
ReplyDeleteLove the Bamboo Racer tanks. Need one for hot yoga!
ReplyDeleteI now follow them on Twitter.
ReplyDeleteTweeted!
ReplyDeleteI'd have to go for the iRun shirt but heck on wheels is cute too.
ReplyDeleteI follow TC on FB and twitter
ReplyDeleteand I tweeted!
ReplyDelete1. following this blog
ReplyDelete2. I like the grass stained t-shirt and the sweet peacock
ReplyDelete4. mailing list = check!
ReplyDelete5. Facebook.....check!
ReplyDelete8. commenting on the blog....check...I really enjoy reading it so keep writing!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteOhhh..I like the triathmom one!!
ReplyDeleteI "like" them on FB
ReplyDeleteI follow
ReplyDeleteI love the "I Run" and "Spiral" tees.
ReplyDeleteI follow Tough Chik on FB
ReplyDeleteI follow Tough Chik on Twitter
ReplyDeleteI follow you of course!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am all over the "I run" t-shirt!!!
ReplyDeleteI follow tough chik on twitter!
ReplyDeleteI liked them on FB too!
ReplyDeleteI commented on your Jan. 25th post :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteI donlove the "I run" shirt. But the "Running is zen" is pretty cool too!
ReplyDeleteI follow Tough Chik on Twitter!
ReplyDeleteAnd I did comment on that post ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follwer
ReplyDeleteI like the "i run" shirt
ReplyDeleteI linked this on my blog
ReplyDeleteI follow Tough Chik on Twitter
ReplyDeleteI like Tough Chik on FB and wrote on their wall
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to their mailing list
ReplyDeleteHi! I am a new follower! Found you through the studly runner!
ReplyDeleteI posted a link on my blog sidebar.
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I liked Tough Chik on FB.
ReplyDeleteI would pick the "I Run" tee shirt in marroon.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteI'd probably pick the i run tee. I also love the retro cruiser v-neck.
ReplyDeleteI signed up for their mailing list.
ReplyDeleteI'm also following Tough Chik on Twitter.
ReplyDeleteAnd I like them on FB.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog :)
ReplyDeleteIf I won I'd be torn between the "I <3 Mud" Tee or the long sleeve "this is what tough looks like" Tee!
ReplyDeleteI already liked them on Facebook (way back when you posted the other post I had to find out more, lol!). Left a comment :)
ReplyDeleteCommented on your earlier post too :)
ReplyDeleteshared on my Facebook page
ReplyDeleteshared giveaway on my blog (though not followers, lol.... sorry)
ReplyDeletejoined mailing list
ReplyDeletei also started following their blog, lol. not sure if that counts but I'm really stoked for this giveaway lol!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I SOOOOOOOOOO want that irun T! LOVE IT!!!!
ReplyDeletejen,you keep inspiring me.
I am a NEW follower:)
ReplyDeleteI like the new running is zen shirt
ReplyDeleteFollowing tough chic on twitter
ReplyDeleteLiked tough chic on facebook
ReplyDeletetweeted it
ReplyDeleteposted on facebook
ReplyDeleteLinked it on my blog
ReplyDeleteI tweeted (okay, retweeted...)
ReplyDeleteLove the I Run shirt.
ReplyDeleteHello, My name is Beth and I found your post on Slowtwitch. Interestingly enough, we both are followers of Tall Mom.
ReplyDeleteI love Tough Chik, thanks for sharing. I am a new follower.
I now follow them on twitter
ReplyDeleteAnd FB
ReplyDeleteIf I could get anything, it would be the triathamom or heck on wheels shirts.
ReplyDeleteI tried to order using the code but it states it is expired. :(
ReplyDeleteI am now following!
ReplyDeleteHmm... I'm torn between the I Tri and the Trail Blazer t-shirts. I LOVE the cycling shorts though!!!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower
ReplyDeleteI love the RUNNING IN ZEN T Shirt.
ReplyDeleteI like Tough Chik on fb
ReplyDeleteI posted giveaway on my fb page
ReplyDeleteI posted giveaway on my blog
ReplyDeleteOn mailing list for Tough Chik
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteI would pick the "I run" tee.
ReplyDeleteI signed up for Tough Chik's mailing list.
ReplyDeleteI like Tough Chik on Facebook and I left a message on their page.
ReplyDeleteI would get the I RUN shirt
ReplyDeleteposted on my blog: http://dailyvitaminf.blogspot.com/2011/02/total-giveaway-tuesday-week-of-feb-22.html
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog on my Google Reader feeds! Love the motivation!
ReplyDeleteThe shirt I like the best (since there isn't a SWIM option (why not?!) is the Grass Stain design!
ReplyDeleteJust signed up for the Tough Chik mailing list!
ReplyDeleteI follow Tough Chick on Twitter. Nice to read their cute tweets and retweets.
ReplyDeleteHope they see the comment I left on their Facebook page - they need a swim tee design! (Unless I overlooked it...)
ReplyDeleteI retweet Tough Chik on Twitter!
ReplyDeleteI commented on your previous blog post that I love this blog for motivation. Reading this and following you on dailymile makes me excited to get home from work and hit the gym. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteVery awesome stuff. I signed up to follow you, this is the first I found your blog, woo hoo!! as well as the mailing list, next I like them on facebook. Triathamom??? LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your blog
ReplyDeleteI liked them on FB
ReplyDeleteI would get the I love Mud shirt for an upcoming mud run I'm doing. Soooo cute
ReplyDeleteShared this gfiveaway on FB.
ReplyDeleteTheir bamboo racer back tank is so cute & would be perfect for yoga.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteI follow Tough Chik on Twitter!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI liked Tough Chik on FB!
ReplyDeleteI shared this giveaway on my blog!
ReplyDeleteI would get the I Run shirt in maroon! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI signed up for their mailing list!
ReplyDeleteI follow
ReplyDeleteI would get this for Karen:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.toughchik.com/LongSleeveT-shirtDetail.php
Following TC on twitter
ReplyDeleteLike and posted on FB
ReplyDeleteTweeted and Facebooked twice
ReplyDeleteI love the Run like your being chased shirt in orange!!
ReplyDeleteI follow you!
ReplyDeleteI signed up for the Tough Chik mailing list!
ReplyDeleteI like them on Facebook
ReplyDeleteI follow Tough Chik on twitter
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