This morning after hitting the snooze button 6 times, Billy really loves it when I do that; I finally peeled myself up out of bed. I turned on Modern Family and started running on my treadmill. Besides thinking about how the tag on my shorts was tearing the skin off of my back (PS for my first marathon training, I thought that the chaffing mark on my lower back from my shorts was skin cancer and it freaked me out. I didn’t know what chaffing was and it didn’t hurt until I was in the shower) I didn’t think about a thing besides how hilarious Phil is.
8 miles later and I had approximately 7 minutes to get ready for school, I am looking mighty fine today, don’t be jealous.
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Do I have something beautiful for you today! Before we know it the sun will be shining all day again and we will all be happily running around in the sun again (or I could have used these to protect my eyeballs during my blizzard run on Saturday). What would be the perfect accessory that you NEED in order to enjoy your run and protect your eyes……..
The SUNGLASSES SHOP is giving away a pair of Nike sunglasses to one lucky reader!!! Their website has a trillion (you know I exaggerate by now right? There is only a million) awesome sunglasses for sports wear or casual wear. They have every major brand that you can think of from Michael Kors to Oakley.
These Nike’s are great for running, cycling, tennis or just making you look like the bomb.com
You can read all about these Nike Skylon Black glasses HERE!!!!
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To Enter Giveaway for Sunglasses Above:
1. Tell me your favorite running accessory.
2. Extra Entry (leave a separate comment): Tell me what you would use these glasses from The Sunglasses Shop for?
1,170 comments
Emily M.
My favorite running accessory…my Pearl Izumi shoes! I would use these sunglasses training for the 70.3 I am doing this summer!
Lisa @ RunWiki
I love my Garmin.
Lisa @ RunWiki
I would use these ridiculously cool Nike sunglasses on extra bright sunny training days ….I get light induced migraines so these would be perfect in preventing them.
Tammy R
My favorite running accessory is my Garmin 110.
Tammy R
I would use the sunglasses for all my training and races.
Kiah
Favorite running accessory would have to be my tunes…need ’em for the long runs!
Amy
Love my runmeter app!
Chrissy
My iPod is runner up to my sunglasses as my favorite accessories. Winter, spring, summer an fall they are both with me thru it all.
Megan Flaniken
Favorite accessory: nike plaid running jacket (and of course my garmin :)…gotta have one right?!) Soooooo need these sunglasses for running! In week three of training for my first full in April!
Jd
My favorite running accessory is definitley my phone/music player! Makes long runs much more manageable! Fo Sho!
Jd
I would wear these sunglasses to rock the runs of course! =) Also, would wear them during sunny wedding season when I am the girl behind the lens! I wear sunglasses most every day! Even in Oregon and have NEVER had a super nice pair! Would <3 these sunglasses and give them a great home! Thanks for the giveaway!
Nicole
Speaking of chaffing, my fav accessory is som Body Glide! Ouch if I forget!
Nicole
I bet those glasses could help me run super lightning fast…. That’s what I would use them for :-)
Sheila I
My favorite accessory are my smartwool running socks. I can run without my garmin, ipod & water belt, but never without my wool socks. I have 5 different pairs.
Sheila I
I would use those sunglasses for running & skiing. I have very sensitive eyes & have not invested in a pair of sunglases for sports, and all of my “fashion” pairs are huge & bounce all over the place. I actually “borrowed” my 5 year olds sunglasses to run yesterday because they are the only ones in the house that fit snugly.
Ashley
My favorite running accessory is my Nike+ sportswatch I got for Christmas.
Ashley
I would use these sunglasses as I start to train outside, I am currently trying to train for my first half-marathon.
Lisa
My favorite running accessory is soon to be my Garmin Forerunner 110! It’s in the mail right now. Can’t wait!!
Lisa
These sunglasses rock and I would definitely use them for running. I could also see myself playing a mean game of sand volleyball with them on!
Kate
Favorite running accessory has to be my (pink, yeah!) Ipod nano. It’s the newest version, so it has the clip built in, no armband necessary. I despise running without music!
Kate
I would use these glasses for cycling. I’m not a big fan of wearing sunglasses of any type when running, but they’re a must when road biking!
Val
My favorite running accessory right now is my headband. It is a total must for this cold weather! Other than that, my dog, who is my perpetual running partner.
Tameika
My favorite running accessory is my new Garmin. I love it so much! Why did I wait so long to take the plunge?
Val
I just got a bike for Christmas and am getting ready to train for my first triathlon, so I would use the sunglasses for that, because as it turns out, I need them for biking and running.
Tameika
I would use these sunglasses to cut that Southern sun for sure.
Jess K @ My Continuing Quest For Sanity
My favorite running accessory is my Garmin Forerunner 305. I like running off-road and it makes it SUPER easy for me to track my distances and paces! :)
Jess K @ My Continuing Quest For Sanity
I would wear these either biking or on days it just isn’t bright enough to wear my dark sunglasses. I wear contacts that dry out really easily and I CAN’T STAND wind directly on my eyes, so I’m ALWAYS wearing sunglasses (even when it really is too dark to be safe).
Angie
Fave running accessory…..shoes!
Nicole
My new favourite running toy is the Garmin my parents got me for Christmas, along with two of my favourite sports bras!!
Jo
My favorite is my Spibelt – great for stuffing full of snacks!
Heidi
I love my watch!!
Heidi
I would use the glasses for running and biking!
Mac
My favorite accessory is my new heart rate monitor!
Mac
I’m going to use the glasses for running and going to baseball games in the summer!! Hurry up summer!
Meghan C.
My favorite running accessory is my Garmin 305…I know there are fancier/newer watches out there but I absolutely LOVE mine and feel totally lost without it!
Meghan C.
I live in Dallas, TX so I would use these every day when running outside. I’d also use them for road biking…my second passion behind running!
Sandy
My favorite running accessory is my watch. I can’t run without it! :)
Sandy
For extra entry: I would wear them in the summer when I run outside!
Amy K
My favorite running accessory is sunglasses. I wear sunglasses in the rain, snow, sleet, sunshine, sunset, & sunrise. You see, I feel invisible while wearing sunglasses while I run. Like no one can see me struggling and screaming at myself to “keep running” at mile 16. This, my friend, is why sunglasses are necessary for my runs.
P.S. I’m in love with your blog ;-)
Amy K
I would use my new sunglasses during my next 18 week train for my next full marathon. I never leave my house without sunglasses. I recently had Lasik eye surgery, must protect the eyes!
Sidney lawson
My favorite running accessory is my garmin!!
Sidney lawson
I would wear those glasses to train for my first marathon! I’m running the salt lake!
michelle kim
My favorite running accessory would have to be my Garmin 405 watch. I go hiking with it, too!
michelle kim
I would definitely use the sunglasses while I run. I’ve been noticing that my eyes get very red after a long run, so I should get eye-protective gear asap!
Tiana R
I LOVE to run to music. I can appreciate running ear bud free, just hearing the soft thumping of my shoes on the path, especial in the Fall when there are crispy leafs to tramp on… but I love running to music. Keeps me speed motivated and distracted from my side cramps, screaming calves or freezing body parts. :) My ipod is my favorite running accessory.
Tiana R
I have been focusing on my Triathlons this year and those new Sunglasses would be a wonderful addition to my Tri gear, even though I live in Washington and the sun only shines 3 months a year! Also handy for hiking…
Kate Dotson
The accessory I can’t live without is hair bands. My hair is down to my waist, and I worked out once with it down (forgot a hair band) and it was so hot and gross I will never do it again.
Kate Dotson
And for my extra entry, I would use these sunglasses as my incentive to finally start running outside. I’m still new at running and thus far have stuck to the treadmill, but the glasses will make me feel cool enough to boost my confidence in running outside for all to see. (right?) :)
Ashley
My favorite running accessory – my new running shoes. I finally went and got fitted for shoes and ended up buying a pair of saucony running shoes.
Ashley
I would use those sunglasses when as motivation for training for my first marathon. I’m running my first 1/2 this spring and plan to run my first full marathon this fall. I’m excited!
Love reading your blog for training ideas. Thanks for posting about running (and including things a beginner can understand Janae)! :)
Marijke
At the moment my favourite running accessory is my Garmin! I couldn’t do my half marathon training runs without it! It is my ultimate motivator!
Marijke
I would wear those sunglasses whilst running! My mum was going to get me some sports sunglasses for Christmas but, funnily enough, not a lot of sports shops stock sunglasses over Winter in the UK! Booooo!
Erin @ just add tequila
I’d run with them for sure!
Erin @ just add tequila
Oh, and my Garmin is my favorite running accessory. I can’t stand to run without it anymore! I’m such a data junkie.
Melissa
My GPS is my favorite running accessory
Heather
My “Bob” (jogging stroller)! I run with my baby!
Heather
I would use these glasses to look “stylin” on my run!
Jen
My favorite accessory is my fuel belt.
Jen
I wear wear the sunglassess running, heck all the time.
Elise
My favorite running accessory is my Ipod..of course
Elise
I would use them to block the sun …Ha
Jana
My favorite running accessory is my Garmin.
Jana
If I win, I’ll wear these glasses while running. I look pretty ridiculous right now running with aviator sunglasses – definitely not sporty!
Jerilee @ Mom's Gone Running
My Garmin 305 for sure. Can’t run without it!!
Jerilee @ Mom's Gone Running
I would use them for races :). I don’t usually run when the sun is out- but I always wish I had some during races when my eyes start to hurt.
Danielle C
I guess I don’t have a favorite running accessory. Sneakers, socks, shorts, sports bra, shirt, GO! Oh but wait! Gloves and a headband are crucial accessories in the winter!
Danielle C
I would definitely use the glasses for running in the summa!
Leslie
I never go running without my ifitness belt, I cant stand carrying anything when I run so I keep my phone in it always.
Leslie
Id use them for running of course!
Abby
Favorite running accessory? My ifitness belt!
Abby
I would use the sunglasses to run a PR in my hometown race, RnR New Orleans in March! please please please. Let’s hope!
April
my FAVE running accessory is my armband to hold my phone – it’s cheap, it’s no-name, but it works. it keeps me from looking at the time & the distance {since it’s all up on my arm & such}, which enables me to just run & not think about it. :)
April
and i would TOTES use the sunglasses to shield my eye-rolling as i run pass some choice people i know in a local race who have told me time & time again ‘you can’t run!’ i would also shout ‘EAT. THAT.’ as i ran past too, but you didn’t ask that part ;)
Beth @ RUNNINGaroundmykitchen.com
My favorite accessory is my iPod or Garmin!
Beth @ RUNNINGaroundmykitchen.com
I would use the glasses for running and biking – especially because I just registered for a dualthlon!
Serena
My favorite running accessory is my SPIbelt. So useful. I would use the sunglasses for running and hiking!
melissa
I need a new pair of glasses, at least I wouldn’t look like a dork in those cool ones you are giving away
Sarah
My favorite running accessory is my dog! He helps me go faster and keeps me distracted.
Sarah
and i would use these sunglasses for running in Mississippi where I will be living this summer :/
Losing Lindy
OMG how did I miss this entry???
I love those glasses! If I don’t win, I will need to add to my wish list.
Ok..my favorite gear/product is body glide..sorry if that is a terrible choice..but I chaff (sp) so badly.
Losing Lindy
I would use them for running. I just realized how many entries you have..everyone loves them!
Abi
Love my Garmin and iPod.
Abi
I would use them when I run and when I’m driving. Hate driving without sunglasses.
Cindy
My favorite accessory is a hair tie!!! I can run without music or my garmin but cannot run without my hair tied back because my hair is so long.
Cindy
I would wear these awesome sunglasses for running and going to the beach. I definately need sunglasses all year round here in Sunny California.
Marina Chekhovskiy
my favorite running accessory right now is my new best friend- my Garmin 405 that i got for my birthday!!
Marina Chekhovskiy
I would use these for running!
Katie
My favorite running accessory is my ipod! I love listening to upbeat songs to get me in the mood!
Katie
I would use these awesome sunglasses whenever outside in the sun. Whether that means running, walking, riding my bike, driving the car, etc. My eyes are super sensitive and I cannot be in the sun without sunglasses without squinting like crazy!!
Sarah O.
My iPod is definitely my favorite running accessory. Don’t know what I’d do without it! :)
Bobbie
My favorite accessory is my running buddy!
Bobbie
I would use the glasses for running!
Alex
can’t run without my garmin!
Alex
i’d use these sunglasses for everything and anything outdoors! running, tennis, gardening….
elizabeth
favorite accessory is my iphone, can’t run without music blasting in my ear!
Maegen
My favorite running accessory is my garmin 405, I love it! I hope to win the sunglasses : )
John
My favorite running accessory is my SPIbelt. Holds all my necessary gels, keys, etc. and even my bib during a race.
John
I would use these glasses to run and bike in (and just to wear because they look that cool). :)
Amanda Bybee
My fav running accessory is my spi-belt. It holds my phone so i feel safer running down gravel roads where i live.
Amanda B.
I would love to run in these sunglasses! I would also wear them to baseball games this summer! My husband and I are touring all the major league parks :)
Shaunna
I would use them to look cool!
Ellen
My favorite running accessory is my pair of @yurbuds can’t run without em.
Ellen
If I had a cool pair of shades I’d use em for everything. I wear sunglasses anytime the sun is shining. I can’t stand to squint, so some new cool shades would be great for me.
PS.. I like you blog. I’m a new follower :D
Becca
My favorite accessorie is my earrings!
Becca
My favorite accessorie is my earrings! Cheers,Becca
Laura
My favorite accessory is my “inner strength” Pandora bead my husband gave me on the eve of my first 5K.
Laura
If I were lucky enough to win the glasses, I would wear them to run, hike or any outside activity.
Martina
favourite running accessory would be a nice pair of Nike glasses to go with my awesome Nike Pegasus shoes
Stacey
My favorite accessory would have to be me road ID. Never leave home without it!
Stacey
Would love to have these glasses for running and biking!
Jessica - fringies
My can’t-live-without running accessory is my music. I <3 Spotify…
Jessica - fringies
I would use these for my sunrise runs – squinting into the sun is no bueno!
Cori
Awesome giveaway!!:) My favorite training item is my Garmin! Can’t live without it. It died on my run yesterday and i thought my life was over!
Laura
I absolutely have to have one of my running skirts from skirtsports.com to run it….after about 2 miles I start to chafe with shorts then I found skirt sports and have never looked back
Laura
Extra entry: I would wear them running….and driving, and hiking, and…..well pretty much everywhere!
Marissa
My favorite running accessory is my Garmin Forerunner!
And if I win, I would use these sunglasses for all of my training runs and marathons! (I’ve already completed one this year, and have 3 more planned–yikes!)
ryan
i am a really keen “fittness freak”, My favorite running accessory has to be my ipod! i just cant go and exercise without it, start to feel really tired but while listing to really motivating music just keeps me going! those sun glasses look so cool i have to have them, i bet they look good on me . if i won them they myte be my new favorite running accessory!!