And the award goes to...

Well, after 165 PLUS entries (plus=some people failed to follow the "separate comments" rule coughcough), we finally are able to announce the winner!  [Chloë here: major props to Christy for sifting through your endless entries to make the final entries list, especially with those who failed to comment separately...that was a ton of work.  She's awesome and you better thank her!] Thanks again so much to all who entered.  You guys either 1) think that we and our new blog are awesome or 2) just really want free stuff.  Let's all hope it's the first.

Before announcing the winner though,

let's look over one more time what the prizes are:

First, Christy's new favorite running item,
a Nathan Handheld Quick Draw Plus.

And second, Chloë's new favorite running item,

a Bondi Band of your choosing.

Getting excited? We are too! So to not drag this out any longer than necessary, we are happy to announce that the winner of the Quickdraw Plus and the headband is:

Allie from That Girl is a Running Fool

Congratulations, Allie!  Be sure to email Chloë at chlooeee[at]gmail[dot]com and let her know which Bondi Band you'd like, as well an address where we can send you your winnings!

Thanks again to all who entered! 

Be on the lookout for a brand new post from Christy tomorrow!

Blog Launch Giveaway!

Welcome to Confessions on Conquering 26.2! This blog will be a hands on, no holding back chronicle of Chloës journey to Marathon #2 and Christy's to Marathon #1! In honor of launching our blog, we're excited to host a giveaway featuring our newly discovered must-have items to have on a run!

Chloë's- My new favorite running item is definitely my Bondi Band!  What I love about them is not only how much hair they keep off your forehead, but how fun they are!  I'm a sucker for slogans, so you can imagine my trouble in deciding on getting only one!(...not including the one I bought for my husband!)  This is the one I have now...

(in purple!)

...which has resulted in some pretty funny comments!  My favorite one was "He's not a fair running coach!  He ran on water!" Haha...but other than being a great conversation starter, it really does keep the sweat out of your eyes, your hair out of your face and makes one a happy runner all around!  I can't wait to buy me some more!

Christy's - My new running must-have is the Nathan Handheld Quickdraw Plus! I just bought it and can't run without it! I didn't want to run with a hydration belt for my shorter runs, and I heard great reviews about this! After testing it out at the store, I had to buy it and now, I'm hooked! The idea of carrying a water bottle in your hand, was a little weird to me, but I love how it straps around your hand so you can still stretch your hand and it won't fall! And the shape of the bottle kind of molds to your hand so it's not awkward to carry at all! I also love the pocket for storing my Energy Blasts, keys, cash or anything else you need!

To win the Nathan Handheld Quickdraw Plus and any Bondi Band of your choosing from Chloë and Christy,

all you have to do is:

1) Become a follower of Confessions on Conquering 26.2 [mandatory]

2) Leave a comment telling us what your new favorite running item is!

3) Check out the Bondi Band website and tell us which one you would get if you won!

4) Check out Nathansports.com and tell us what Nathan Sports item you would want to start toting!

5) Spread the news!  Post on your blog, Twitter, and what-have-you and get the word out!

{Seperate comment for each, please!}

That's all! Winners will be drawn randomly and announced on 8/12!

Good luck!