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Friday, September 30, 2011

TRI & BE TOUGH!! (Tough Chik review/giveaway!)

As you all know by now, I am a HUGE fan of all things Tough Chik.


I have been lucky enough to work with Tough Chik and the head Tough Chik (and founder) Shannon for quite some time and I have to say it is always a pleasure to share the Tough Chik love with friends-and the blogosphere.


The Original Tough Chik, Shannon is also competing in her first triathlon this weekend! I could think of no better way to celebrate (and welcome one more to the dark side) than with a Tough Chik Tri Top review and GIVEAWAY!!!!!


While training for Timberman 70.3, Shannon so generously hooked me up with the new tri top from Tough Chik -
it was love at first sight.



I loved the color-even though it is not pink-it was vibrant. A rich, royal purple with the Tough Chik logo in white on the top front.

A black and gray "Checker flag" pattern blazes down each side.
The back is cut racer style (Oh.MY.LOVE.it!) with a small but generous sized pocket
(it that an oxymoron?). There were some initial concerns about the pocket (would it cause drag during the swim sans wetsuit) but after a couple swims with it in the pool, it was not a worry for me. Plus, 97% of the time I am wearing a wetsuit for OWS.
The top has a built in shelf bra which is perfect for me since I'm built like a 12-year old boy this would eliminate the need to wear a sports bra under the tri top. Most of the tri tops I have do not have this feature (Champion Systems, Zoot, Sugoi) and I was super excited about this!! But you do not have to be rocking the A cup to take advantage of this added benefit. This top easily accommodates a to D cups.
Plus, with the dark purple color AND the lining of the shelf bra, I did not have to worry about putting on a show getting out of the water or after being doused in water on the run-meaning it's not see through like some of my tops. No need for NippleGate right.
SIDE NOTE: Shannon actually put a lot of thought into the planning here-other colors were eliminated because of this very reason. She's a smart cookie huh??
BUT--would the shelf bra hold up in training?? (yeah-pun totally intended).
Yup, it did. Very comfy and it kept the girls in place and not a single episode of chafing. Even when layered with my Garmin HR strap.
The material is, of course, high quality. It is not a thin, flimsy lycra.. This has a nice "hand" to it and just has a luxe feel to it. Nice stretch but not restrictive or binding.
I think the feature I was most impressed with about the Tough Chik tri top was the actual CUT of the garment.
It was long enough in front to not ride up and continually expose my belly (like most of my tops) and it was long enough in the back to look good and stay put.
This is actually my biggest pet peeve about most tri tops.
While my chest is built like a 12-year old boy, I do have hips and I do have a booty. Most tops are cut straight and short, thus riding up constantly.
I do not want to have to worry about pulling my top down while running.
I was not going to worry about pulling my top down over 70.3 miles either....
So after weeks of training in several tops, I knew that the race day decision was going to be a "tough"one. While I love my tri club, I don't love their top. I really wanted to wear my club colors for my first half. BUT, I do love Tough Chik and loved the fit of this tri top.
So the decision was....


I was proudly wearing purple and a smile over each of those 70.3 miles!!


This top is not limited to triathlon.

I wear this top cycling on hot days.

I weight train in this top.

I run in this top.

I hang out with Triathlon Royalty in this top.

(yes, every opportunity to use this picture huh??)

So even if you are not a triathlete, this functional garment can work for you.

Want your own Tough Chik tri top??
You can find it here!!

Wanna win some Tough Chik gear??
One lucky Miles Muscles & Mommyhood reader will win one of Tough Chik's tees!!


There are TONS of way to enter for your chance to win:

1-Mandatory: Be a follower of this blog.
2-Send your well wishes to Shannon for a great TRI this weekend!! You can find her on Twitter and on Facebook.
3-Like Tough Chik on Facebook.
4-Follow Tough Chik on Twitter.
5-Follow ME on Twitter.
6-Tell me which tee you pick if you win and WHY!
7-Place an order with Tough Chik.
8-Sign up for the Tough Chik newsletter.
9-Tell me what makes YOU a Tough Chik.
10-Share the love-Tweet, FB, share on your blog, etc. +1 entry for each way you spread the word.

BONUS: refer a new blog follower my way, have them comment that they found the blog through you and get +2 extra entries for this giveaway-for YOU and for the new follower!!

**When I hit 400 Followers, there will be an EPIC givewaway**


167 comments:

  1. I sent some well wishes to Shannon via Twitter!

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  2. I LOVE the "i run" tee! It says it all! Super cute cut on it too!

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  3. I shared this giveaway on Facebook!

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  4. I shared this giveaway on my blog sidebar!

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  5. I love the bamboo long sleeve in pool. Love the color and the design on the shirt. It is fall and I need some new long sleeve shirts!

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  6. I like the Run like you are being chased tee, because before I found the love of running I always joked that that is the only way anyone could get me TO run, lol.

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  7. I am a Tough Chik because I am powering through C25K, about to start Week 7 Day 1 tomorrow!

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  8. I'm a follower (obv). Sam needs some tri gear!

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  9. Already following you on Twitter.

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  10. I am a new follower. Found you through a TWEET by @cizmce

    You look great in that purple tank. Love it.

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  11. I tweeted your giveaway.

    https://twitter.com/#!/eatrunsail/status/119976537410908162

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  12. I do follow tough_chik on Twitter and I tweeted best wishes.

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  13. I made a spelling mistake in my Tweet so I deleted it and tweeted again.

    https://twitter.com/#!/eatrunsail/status/119978047943348226

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  14. I follow you on Twitter
    @eatrunsail

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  15. I love the blue Run Like You Are Being Chased shirt.

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  16. I am a tough chik cause I am tenacious and I don't give up!

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  17. I joined the mailing list at Tough Chik.

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  18. Linked your post to my blog sidebar.

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  19. I would like to get the tri top/shorts combo that you love so much since I'm going to train for a tri next year! :)

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  20. I am a tough chik because I'm going to complete my 1st marathon tomorrow! :)

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  21. I follow your blog....and live vicariously through your tri adventures since I'm too much of a chicken to try one!

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  22. I love the run like you're being chased t shirt...and the sweet pea shirt

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  23. Oh sorry I would pick them because the first is hilarious and the second is cute!

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  24. I've been following (stalking) you! lol

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  25. I sent wishes to Shannon on one of her posts earlier this week! So jealous of her...would love to do a tri in San Diego!

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  26. I follow Tough Chik on facebook

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  27. The fact that I at least get of the couch and "tri" makes me a tough chik!

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  28. I like the thermals and I'm kind of digging the checkered bike shorts.

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  29. I am a tough chik because I started running just this summer and I am up to 8 miles on my long run after only 3 months of running...when I was never a runner prior.

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  30. I would love to get a tough chick shirt - I wouldn't be picky about the shirt but I like the running is zen shirt.

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  31. I am a Tough Chik I ran my first marathon with a running partner. This year I'm doing all the training and marathon solo. Boy it is a lot hard to do it all by yourself.

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  32. I'm a new follower, and I'm enjoying your blog already!

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  33. I'm a tough Chik because I'm training for my first 50 mile race - while working full time and attending grad school!

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  34. I want the shirt you have but I didn't see the tank top option! I guess if not I would like the "Run like your are being chased shirt" because I need to stop being a baby and run faster.

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  35. I follow you and liked them on face book. I love their stuff.

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  36. I am a Tough Chik and here's why....at the age of 45, I am training for my first half marathon to benefit World Vision! I have run off and on but I have never actually started a training plan and seen it through from start to finish. I am hooked!!!!!

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  37. Following Tough Chik on Twitter-I'm Suz4AU0608

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  38. Let her some encouragement on twitter too!

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  39. I'm a "Tough Chik" because I ran 10 miles this week and I've never run more than 3.5 in my life!

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  40. I love the "Run Like You are Being Chased" shirt on the Tough Chik site!

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  41. I would get an i tri shirt for my SIL who registered for her first IM in Lake Placid 2012.

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  42. I followed Tough Chik on Twitter.

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  43. I am a Tough Chik and I have scars from my recent bike crash to prove it!!

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  44. i'm a follower! runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com

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  45. i gave a shout out to shannon on fb [username karen r m] runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com

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  46. i like tough chik on fb [username karen r m] runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com

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  47. i love the blue run like you are being chased tee. cute! runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com

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  48. i'm a touch chik b/c i will run when i hafta get up sooo early, run a couple miles before the sun even rises and do it when it's cold or maybe raining or maybe sweltering hot... runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com

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  49. What makes me a tough chik? Hmm, probably MAKING the time as a wife, mom of 3 and nanny of 1 to get out there & RUN RUN RUN! Fell in love w/ running back in April & still going STRONG :) :)

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  50. Ok, I meant I follwo you on Twitter! Anyhow, off to tweet about it.

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  51. I wished Shannon good luck and congratulations before and after her Tri already. And without you even telling me to, lol ;)

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  52. Follow you on Twitter already :)

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  53. Follow Tough Chik on twitter already :)

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  54. Already like Tough Chik on FB :)

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  55. Shared this giveaway on Twitter :)

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  56. Shared on my FB page as well :)

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  57. Already signed up for Tough Chiks newsletter :)

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  58. I'm really loving the Tri Heart Burnout Tee, it's on my list of tough chik wants (along with the tri top and the tough chik thermal for this winter!). All things Tough Chik rock :)

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  59. I wished Shannon good luck on her tri this weekend

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  60. I follow you (of course) on this blog. :)

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  61. I sent Shannon well wishes thru a daily mile message last week. :)

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  62. already get the tough chik newsletter - and I think it's really cool how her blogs show up in my email!

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  63. what makes me a tough chik? I can only work out before work in the morning due to family time/issues and I get it done. AND I have done the One Last Tri in MN in sub 60 degree water 2 years in a row. :)

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  64. New follower, Elle @eatrunsail sent me!

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  65. Sent Good Luck via twitter!

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  66. Liked me some Tough Chik on FB!

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  67. Already following them on Twitter!

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  68. Now following you on twitter!

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  69. I would so get the GIRL BIKE LOVE tee... it's awesome!

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  70. Tweeted giveaway!

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  71. I love your spirit Jen casey Small!!

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  72. Ok...finally sat at the computer long enough to do this! Yahoo!

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  73. I follow Tough Chik on twitter!

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  74. I like Tough Chik on facebook!

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  75. I'll be tweeting in a minute : )

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  76. Happy Birthday Lola! Hope its an awesome day! Woof Woof....from Aukya!

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  77. Its a toss up between the Tri Heart Burnout tee & the Tough Chik Tri tee!

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  78. I now follow you on Twitter (BGTriChick)

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  79. I think I would pick the running T "I love mud" b/c I do :) true story

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  80. I recently bought the peacock one and the triathamom one

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