Sorry. Not much fanfare here. I’ve gotta run to Crossfit and if I’m late I have to do burpees!
So, the winner of the aforementioned Nuun Giveaway is:
Stacie Yates!
Please send me your mailing address right away so I can send you your goodies!
BUT THAT IS NOT ALL: As a thank-you for participating, everyone can make good with this 15% off promo code: bloggerslovenuun
It’s SATURDAY folks! Get outside, get sweaty, and stay hydrated.
I may have briefly mentioned before that I get to run with the Afternuun Delight Team for the Hood to Coast Relay this year.
Start on a volcano and run to the ocean. Doable.
There will be three teams: Team Morning, Team Noon, and Team Night. I get to to be on Team Noon! Noon for Nuun! Yeah, that won’t be confusing to people at all.
Team Noon Logo!
As with all long distance relays, a full team = 12 crazies and so I’d like to introduce you to my 11 soon-to-be new best crazies in batting order:
YEAH! Can I get a ‘whoo whoo’? Engine, engine number 9, running toward the finish line, if I run and fall down flat, pick me up, pick me up, pick me up! Who runs in the night? Who runs in the night? Who runs the night? Oh! Oh!
Or…or…
I can’t tell ya if it’s day or night. I scream and yell at anything in sight. And when I hear my team cheer for me as I run by, I love it when they say, “Go, Love Potion #9!”
I am totally pumped. Can you tell? Okay, no more songs. Down to da real biness. That’s right.
Timberline Lodge in May. This is where Kelly will start us off!
Runner position 9 puts me in Van 2, aka the bringin-er-home van, droppin the deuce, the final 6, the finish line fiends.
Okay, so what does being Engine Number 9 really mean, here? Well, according to this gem of a chart, it means I better get my speed on.
While I don’t have elevation to worry about and I get the benefit of running off road and slightly downhill for the majority of my first two legs, I am going to have to make sure I can pull push my weight for these longer distances. Totals miles = 19.6! Whew. I figure running the SoCal Wine Women’s Half Marathon this Saturday and then going for another run later in the day, and then again on Sunday, should be a fun indicator of how much work I need to do.
Runner/Relay nerds can click here to see what I’m in for when it comes to my first leg, second leg, and third leg, and then mock me accordingly for this being my first choice of positions to run. Sorry, ladies, if you picked 9 and didn’t get it and you’re faster than me. I know the ladies running 9 for Team Morning and Team Night look uber fast. But I’m flanked by Nuun employees so it’s all good. Hmm. I wonder if that was on purpose….
Anyway, here are some interesting Hood to Coast facts that you may or may not know:
This giveaway is now closed. But the review is still worth reading. 
See who won.
Well, a lot of us 2012 Nuun Hood to Coasters have been reviewing and giving away ShowerPill Athletic Body Wipes recently. If you didn’t win before, you have a chance to win now! If you don’t know what I’m talking about, nevermind. 
As you can see from my 5 Day Mega Me Challenge and Recap posts, I used this product for a week of heightened activity and now I will share my findings with you.
Claims. ShowerPill is basically a thick, moist, body wipe that is antibacterial and will help you clean up and freshen up when you need a shower but can’t take one.
Comparisons. I’ve used other no-rinse bathing wipes for my run commutes before. I’ve found them at REI as they’re meant for backpackers or campers who want to be out in nature without reeking of it. ShowerPill is different from these other wipes in that it’s designed for on-the-go people who aren’t on a camping vacation. It’s designed for the busy athlete, the lunch runner, the yoga mom, etc. Unlike other wipes I’ve used, ShowerPill wipes are individually wrapped grab-and-go style.
Another bonus of the ShowerPill is they dry quick and don’t stick. Some other wipes I’ve used don’t dry as quickly, leaving me twirling around naked in a bathroom stall to dry off. Then, once I’m as dry as I can be, I get dressed and feel like my skin is clinging to my clothes a little. I was super pleased to find that after cleaning up with the ShowerPill, it performed as promised. I really did feel completely fresh and clean.
I used the wipe on my face and it was gentle on my skin. It cut down body odor without being too fragrant itself. I’m not a fan of the flowery smelling body wipes and sprays. ShowerPill is nice and mild.
Conclusion: I could go into details about this product or company, but you can research that for yourself on their website. The gist of it is that this product does what it claims to do and I’ve got to say, I’m a fan. I like run commuting and mutli-day relays and this product serves me well for both. Hell, if I take a multi-day camping trip, I would bring these along. I recommend ShowerPill to athletes of all kinds and people who are just generally nervous or live in a hot and humid climate.
Okay, let’s get down to business. You want to win a free box of 10 wipes to try these out. So, what do you have to do to enter? The rules are simple:
