Friday, August 2, 2013

Taking Flight for Another Year (+ A Giveaway)

I am beyond excited because yesterday Oiselle sent out emails to the newest Birds and it’s official that for another year I get the honor of representing Oiselle as a member of the Volee Team!

I’ve pinched myself every time I’ve put on my Oiselle singlet since I joined the team in 2011. As many of you know, I didn’t find my love for running until I was out of college and had moved to New York. I was never on the track or cross country team, I was never on a team but running has added so much to my life, including the great experiences I’ve had as part of the Oiselle team.

While I tend to have very strong opinions about brands and issues, it’s not often that I really get behind a brand on this blog. If I’m espousing the greatness of a brand, you can be sure that I believe strongly in the products and the company. And I can’t think of a brand that I support and believe in more than Oiselle. Why you ask? Here’s why:

  • The super-obvious: they design beautiful, modern and great fitting running apparel and accessories that I want to wear every single day
  • The Oiselle HQ team is made of extraordinary women, lead by a fearless, strong and innovative changemaker, Sally
  • Our team manager, Kristin, is a super-woman. I have no idea how she keeps everything moving so smoothly and keeps track of us when there are so many birds! (and now even more!)
  • Oiselle has a voice and they aren’t afraid to use it
  • They believe that every female runner deserves to feel beautiful and strong and fly; they support all women runners
  • Leading by example, their actions and words have started a movement
  • The Team Manifesto was published in July, which makes very public the expectations they have for the team, and the type of running community they’re looking to build
  • Project Little Wing was launched this summer to support female track stars during their training taking a new and innovative approach to sponsorship
  • The Haute Volee Team is jam packed with top-notch runners who will be making waves in the sport over the coming year – just watch!
  • They’ve pulled together countless fun and fearless running women from around the country, and world – team members and a legion of super fans
  • I’m guessing about 98% of the Oiselle contingent is on Twitter and Instagram, there is always someone to lend support, guidance and cheer you on!
  • They truly love running and runners. It’s that simple

So, to celebrate another year with Oiselle, they have graciously agreed to let me giveaway one super-hot, super-durable feather spike bag (below) so you’ll be race day ready (but there’s no reason to limit its use just to race days! The winner gets to choose the color: pink or fresh green.

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You’ll be entered to win for doing any or all of the below and leaving a separate comment for each. The giveaway is open through 9pm MT, Friday, August 9th. The winner will be announced by Monday, August 12! (Open to U.S. residents only. Sorry!)

  1. Follow Oiselle on Instagram HERE
  2. Follow me on Instagram HERE (and leave your Instagram name if you want new followers!)
  3. Follow me on Twitter HERE (and leave your Twitter handle if you want new followers!)
  4. Tell me what you love most about running
  5. Tell us one of your running goals you’d like to achieve before the end of the year

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After the Detroit Half Marathon, one of my first races in the Oiselle singlet!

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The Oiselle Team NYC contingent with @FastK8 after her stellar Millrose Games performance!

Wall Street Run Finish

After one hot Wall Street Run this past spring

Mini 10K

Celebrating after the NYRR Oakley Mini10K – my last NYC race

74 comments:

Lisa said...

Yay! I love Oiselle and I follow them on Instagram (roserunsslow)

Lisa said...

I now follow you on Instagram (roserunsslow)

Lisa said...

I follow you on Twitter (@roserunsslow)

Lisa said...

I love running for the sense of accomplishment and for the much needed "me time".

Lisa said...

Big goal this year is to PR the half marathon in Philly this November.

Lisa said...

I follow Oiselle on Instagram! @jsbrill

Lisa said...

I follow you on Twitter! @jsbrill912

Lisa said...

Following you on Instagram! @jsbrill

Lisa said...

I follow you on Twitter! @amyupnorth

Lisa said...

Followed you on twitter @frugalrunning

Lisa said...

I follow on Instagram! @amyupnorth

Lisa said...

Early morning miles might actually be my running favorite! That, and fun running clothes. :-)

Lisa said...

Sub-2 half!

Lisa said...

I've got a goal of a sub-4:30 marathon this year at Twin Cities in October. I'm not the fastest bird, but I never quit!

Lisa said...

There are so many things I love about running but if I have to pick the top one...the one thing that really keeps me going...it would be the feeling and strength and accomplishment I get from every run.

Lisa said...

Running gives me an opportunity to recharge while I get in some much-needed "me" time. It helps me to be a better mom, wife, person. Also: I love feeling strong and in control of my body!

Lisa said...

I follow you on twitter! (@MeredithRuns)

Lisa said...

I follow Oiselle on Insta!

Lisa said...

My two goals right now are a big PR for the 5K and a half-marathon PR before the end of the year.

Lisa said...

I follow Oiselle on instagram (meredithacannon)

Lisa said...

Now following you on twitter! (meredithacannon)

Lisa said...

Before the end of the year, I'd like to run a sub-4 marathon!

Lisa said...

Now following you on twitter! I'm one of the newest Oiselle team fledglings just added to the flock! So excited to connect with all of my new teammates! Twitter handle: @KaylaCEvans

Lisa said...

I love that running makes me feel strong, no matter what I face in the course of the day. And I love the seemingly endless community of people that are steeped in the sport and committed to lifting their fellow runners up!

Lisa said...

Goal for this year: stay healthy so that I can train hard and kick ass. I want to move up in distances. I can't be competitive without a cooperative body, so I have to remember to keep it in once piece along the way.

Lisa said...

I'm following on Instagram and twitter! What I love most about running is how simple it is! You don't need much except a good pair of running shoes! I love how it allows each individual person to set and reach their own goals!

Lisa said...

I'd like to run a sub 7 min mile in September. Congrats on being accepted to be a member of the Volee team. They are lucky to have you!

Lisa said...

I follow Oiselle on Twitter.

Lisa said...

I follow you on Instagram.

Lisa said...

I follow you on twitter. My twitter is @RunningShoesandSun

Lisa said...

I love that running is an individual sport with a team feel.

Lisa said...

I want a sub- 2:00 half-marathon in December!

Lisa said...

I follow Oiselle on instagram

Lisa said...

I follow you on instagram (tcspartan)

Lisa said...

I love running because it gives me a chance to think + to set goals.

Lisa said...

I am running my first marathon (Dallas) in December! Training starts on Monday...yikes!

Lisa said...

I just started following you on twitter and my goal for this year is to "gulp" run my first marathon (Philadelphia). I LOVE Oiselle and I am also a 'early morning runner'

Lisa said...

Already following you on Twitter

Lisa said...

I love the sense of accomplishment that comes from strong workouts or running PRs.

Lisa said...

And I hope to achieve a PR at the New York City Marathon this year, even if it's just a tiny one!

Lisa said...

I follow you on Twitter! @runandrepeat

Lisa said...

I love that running makes me feel strong, confident, and healthy.

Lisa said...

My goal for this year is a new half-marathon PR!

Lisa said...

What I love about running-how good it makes me feel about myself and the people I've met in the community of running :)

Lisa said...

Before the end of the year, I'd like to PR in the half marathon I'm doing in RVA!!

Lisa said...

Twitter name: @rachelkatie26 and Instagram: rkgalz

Lisa said...

I just wanted to say "hello" - I'm one of the new Oiselle birds and I'm so excited to get to know everyone! Looking forward to follow you :)

Lisa said...

my goal is to finish my first half marathon before the end of the year I am running the Detroit free press half marathon this fall.

I love running because it makes your whole body feel alive.

Lisa said...

I follow Oiselle on Instagram!

Lisa said...

New twitter follower of yours! @ironcarly

Lisa said...

My big, hairy, audacious running goal for this fall...PR in the marathon! Two chances upcoming...RnR Denver Marathon and Seattle Marathon.

Lisa said...

I followed you on twitter. @amiller7905

Lisa said...

I follow Oiselle on instagram (evelinruns)

Lisa said...

I follow you on Instagram (evelinruns)

Lisa said...

I follow you on Twitter (@evelinruns)

Lisa said...

I could write a book about how much running means to me, but let's keep it short and say: I love the freedom, happiness and confidence running gives me.

Lisa said...

After injury and hardships my only goal is to get back to racing before the year is over. I had plans for my first half marathon and a sub-25min 5k, but that might have to wait until 2014..

Lisa said...

I love running because it clears my head!

Lisa said...

One of my goals for this year is to get back to regular running. I injured my back in June and haven't run a step since. I'm ready to start again!!

Lisa said...

I follow Oiselle on Instagram! @ Willingtotri

Lisa said...

I follow you on Instagram :) @willingtotri

Lisa said...

I follow you on Twitter. @willingtotri

Lisa said...

I follow Oiselle on Instagram! (runnersluck)

Lisa said...

I follow you on instagram! :) (runnersluck)

Lisa said...

I follow you on twitter! (@superwoman4002)

Lisa said...

What isn't there to love about running? :) I LOVE everything about it! :)

Lisa said...

I'd actually love to be running again... I'm sidelined due to a knee injury... my goal is to be able to run pain free by the end of the year! :)

Lisa said...

My goal is to run my first sub-2 hour half by the end of this year!

Lisa said...

My goal for this year is to run the NYC marathon! Eeeeeek!

Lisa said...

I love the feeling of accomplishment after finishing a run!

Lisa said...

I follow you on twitter (@ColleenLerro)

Lisa said...

I follow you on instagram (@heartandsole_colleen)

Lisa said...

I follow Oiselle on instagram

Lisa said...

I'm brand new to the Oiselle flock and am so excited to join you on the team - seems like such a great group of women! My big running goal by the end of this year is a Boston Qualifier!