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Monday, February 14, 2011

A Valentine's Day Giveaway too "Tough" to pass up

Happy Valentine's Day! Valentine's Day is about love and I want to share something that I love with YOU!! SO it is the perfect day to have a review and giveaway!!

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 Chick. This is what tough looks like. Casual performance clothes.

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 started begging and pleading as well as offering bribes asked if she would be interested in participating in a blog review and giveaway. To my delight, Shannon agreed!


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.




TRIATHAMOM
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!


I RUN T-SHIRTThe 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!
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
Tough Chiks is ready to hook you up with an awesome giveaway package!
Water bottle, sweat towel, catalog, wipes and Tee of YOUR CHOICE!
Wanna win?? Of course, YOU get to pick the TEE of YOUR CHOICE for this contest.

**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-

217 comments:

  1. Love the note at the end. I gotta enter later for Karen. Great giveaway.

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  2. I'd choose the Running is Zen tee.

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  3. oh yes, I commented on that post : )

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  4. I like the 'I Run' shirt above! --also liked on FB and signed up for the Tough Chik mailing list.

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  5. Darn 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.

    Oh. I follow you. That sounds kind of creepy. I mean it in the non-creepy way.

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  6. Yes, I'm a follower and if I was to win I would choose the "run like you are being chased" T-shirt! :)

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  7. Following you on GFC. I love the "Trail Blazer" shirt. Timely because I am just getting into trail running this year!

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  8. I just registered for the tough chik mailing list and liked them on FB!

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  9. I subscribed to the Tough Chik mailing list.

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  10. Following Tough Chik on Twitter.

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  11. Liked on FB and left a comment on wall.

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  12. The Manly Runner officially endorces Tough Chick :-)

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  13. I would pick the Navy "I Run" tee. Super cute!

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  14. I now follow Tough Chick on Twitter (kristynkg)

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  15. I commented on the "other" post :)

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  16. i would get the navy "i run" shirt!

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  17. Love 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!
    Thanks bunches,

    Kim Smith

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  18. I bought the "irun" t'shirt - so I would choose the "Triathamom" tee!

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  19. I 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!

    Oh, I just became a follower, lol!

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  20. Love these shirts - I'd probably get the "run like you are being chased" shirt!

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  21. And, if I were to win I think I would love to own the I run or the Triathamom!

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  22. I'd get the mesh back cranberry for my wife

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  23. love the "i run" shirtAND the triathamom one!
    :)

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  24. Oh my goodness!!!! Sitting in that snow just looks soooo painful

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  25. i just want a plain old "i run" shirt. love it.

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  26. I like...no I NEED the tough chic cycling shorts. Just got my bike. and my bum really hurts. =(( ouch!

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  27. Already follow you. :) Must have the tiathamom shirt!

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  28. I like the navy I run shirt ... but ... I like the race back options available on the other products. Wish you could combine!

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  29. Liked Tough chik on FB and have left a comment :)

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  30. Have signed up for their mailing list as well :)
    Can you tell how badly I want to win this one ;)

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  31. I like the retro cruiser v-neck or the i tri tee.

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  32. I want an "I Run" shirt, but in the Maroon

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  33. I am totally already a follower! :) Love it!

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  34. I 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...)

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  35. "Liked" Tough Chik on Facebook :)

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  36. Posted a comment on "Are you a tough chik!"

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  37. Confirmed subscription to the Tough Chik mailing list!

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  38. Posted a bit about Tough Chik on my facebook wall!

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  39. I love the "Run like you are being chased." Shirt!

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  40. I'm a follower! and fellow Mainer. :)
    Michelle

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  41. I want the triathamom shirt! I promise I won't wear it until I complete my first triathlon. :) (This spring!)

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  42. Following you through Yahoo now (about time ;)) I have to say I LOVE the "Run like you're being chased" shirt!!

    I also "liked" Tough Chik on FB and commented on their wall post about you!

    You go, Jen!!!

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  43. i linked back

    http://www.ericarunning30.com/2011/02/weekend-round-up-214.html

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  44. I love the retro cruiser t-shirt!

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  45. i would get run like you are being chased

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  46. I mentioned you in my blog too :)
    http://barbie-tryingatri.blogspot.com/2011/02/physio-update.htm

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  47. I would get the Running is Zen shirt.

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  48. Love the Bamboo Racer tanks. Need one for hot yoga!

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  49. I'd have to go for the iRun shirt but heck on wheels is cute too.

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  50. 2. I like the grass stained t-shirt and the sweet peacock

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  51. 8. commenting on the blog....check...I really enjoy reading it so keep writing!

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  52. Ohhh..I like the triathmom one!!

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  53. I love the "I Run" and "Spiral" tees.

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  54. I donlove the "I run" shirt. But the "Running is zen" is pretty cool too!

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  55. I follow Tough Chik on Twitter!

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  56. And I did comment on that post ;)

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  57. I like Tough Chik on FB and wrote on their wall

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  58. Hi! I am a new follower! Found you through the studly runner!

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  59. I posted a link on my blog sidebar.
    mommysfitfortheking.blogspot.com

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  60. I would pick the "I Run" tee shirt in marroon.

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  61. I'd probably pick the i run tee. I also love the retro cruiser v-neck.

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  62. I signed up for their mailing list.

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  63. I'm also following Tough Chik on Twitter.

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  64. If I won I'd be torn between the "I <3 Mud" Tee or the long sleeve "this is what tough looks like" Tee!

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  65. I already liked them on Facebook (way back when you posted the other post I had to find out more, lol!). Left a comment :)

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  66. Commented on your earlier post too :)

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  67. shared giveaway on my blog (though not followers, lol.... sorry)

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  68. i also started following their blog, lol. not sure if that counts but I'm really stoked for this giveaway lol!!!!!!

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  69. OMG! I SOOOOOOOOOO want that irun T! LOVE IT!!!!
    jen,you keep inspiring me.

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  70. I like the new running is zen shirt

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  71. I tweeted (okay, retweeted...)

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  72. Hello, My name is Beth and I found your post on Slowtwitch. Interestingly enough, we both are followers of Tall Mom.

    I love Tough Chik, thanks for sharing. I am a new follower.

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  73. If I could get anything, it would be the triathamom or heck on wheels shirts.

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  74. I tried to order using the code but it states it is expired. :(

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  75. Hmm... I'm torn between the I Tri and the Trail Blazer t-shirts. I LOVE the cycling shorts though!!!

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  76. I love the RUNNING IN ZEN T Shirt.

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  77. I posted giveaway on my fb page

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  78. I like Tough Chik on Facebook and I left a message on their page.

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  79. posted on my blog: http://dailyvitaminf.blogspot.com/2011/02/total-giveaway-tuesday-week-of-feb-22.html

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  80. I follow your blog on my Google Reader feeds! Love the motivation!

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  81. The shirt I like the best (since there isn't a SWIM option (why not?!) is the Grass Stain design!

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  82. Just signed up for the Tough Chik mailing list!

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  83. I follow Tough Chick on Twitter. Nice to read their cute tweets and retweets.

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  84. Hope they see the comment I left on their Facebook page - they need a swim tee design! (Unless I overlooked it...)

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  85. I retweet Tough Chik on Twitter!

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  86. I 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!

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  87. Very 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!

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  88. I would get the I love Mud shirt for an upcoming mud run I'm doing. Soooo cute

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  89. Their bamboo racer back tank is so cute & would be perfect for yoga.

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  90. I follow Tough Chik on Twitter!

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  91. I shared this giveaway on my blog!

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  92. I would get the I Run shirt in maroon! I love it!

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  93. I signed up for their mailing list!

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  94. I would get this for Karen:
    http://www.toughchik.com/LongSleeveT-shirtDetail.php

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  95. I love the Run like your being chased shirt in orange!!

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  96. I signed up for the Tough Chik mailing list!

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