Today you have the chance to win your very own pair of running shoes from the Brooks PureProject line! The PureConnect, PureFlow, PureCadence and PureGrit are all part of Brooks new line that are lightweight, made with flexible material and designed to fit your foot perfectly.
I said it last week and I will say it again but I am hooked on these shoes. I have no desire to even look at my other pairs of running shoes right now because I am loving running in these ones so much.
I love lightweight shoes but I also love cushioning and the PureFlow combine the two things in one shoe perfectly. Even though they are a lightweight shoe they are something that I am excited to put tons of miles on because there is enough cushioning in them to do so. I also really can’t wait to take these beauties out to do some speed work. They are flexible but responsive; they feel super comfortable when my foot lands on the ground but firm to help me with the push-off.
Do you see the grey band that goes up and over the shoe by the shoelaces? I have never had a shoe with anything like that before and I love how it keeps my foot perfectly in place.
Don’t worry, wearing these shoes will not make you have the world’s largest belly button like mine;)
Something that I really love about Brooks is their theme to Run Happy… They focus on designing products that allow us to love our runs. I think if you have read my blog for more than a day or two you know by now that running happy is my favorite thing in the world (right after Billy of course) and these shoes clearly make me happy while running.
I told you that gravity is making me lean forward these days.
I know I tend to love most things in life but I really can’t say enough good about these shoes. I have found my new soulmate.
Plus they are purple. Everyone should love purple.
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Giveaway ends on July 23rd! One person will be chosen randomly from the comments to win their choice of shoe from the PureProject line. US residents only.
To enter:
1. Tell me a Run Happy moment that you have had!
2. Extra entry (leave a separate comment) follow me on Twitter HERE and tweet about this giveaway.
1,908 comments
Brittany
My run happy moment was finishing my first marathon with my best friend!
Beth
I’m a newbie – finishing the C25K program and running for 30 minutes for the first time was so awesome!! Hopefully, I will get to your level some day!
Kristen
A run happy moment I had was completing a 10k over the 4th of July and meeting a new running buddy! We are going to do it again next year together :)
Megan
We vacationed in Colorado Springs last week. The temp change from 106 to 66 was HEAVEN.
katie
Happy Run – last weekend I beat my PR by 2 minutes for a 5k…AFTER the swim and bike of a triathlon. I’ve never hurt and felt so good at the same time!
Shawn Pierce
My run happy moment is completing my first half marathon – something I never thought I could do.
Andrea
I just had a run happy moment when I got to give high fives to my fellow Oiselle teammates, team manager and CEO at the start of my half marathon on Sunday. Loved that they came out to cheer me and another teammate on!
caroline
early morning runs are my run happy.
Shawn Pierce
My run happy moment is completing my first half marathon – something I never thought I could do. I would love to try those shoes.
Peggy
I have been running in the Brooks Pure Connect since they came out, and I LOOOOVE them! But about 400 miles and a marathon later, they’re looking pretty rough… I’d love a new pair!
angela southy
I love the PureConnect! I had a run happy moment today when I got inspired last night reading about a women doing crossfit in her 40’s and looking seriously fit! I’m half her age! So I ran because I was inspired and I felt great.
Josh
I shed the suitcase, shirt, and tie. Running shoes and trees. A cool breeze russels the leaves and my worries are lifted.
angela southy
aaaaannnnd by the way, I am also following you on Twitter :)
Peggy
And I forgot to say that my happiest running moment was finishing the Oakland marathon this spring, after 3 months of not running a step due to injury. I finished next to my boyfriend, laughing and crying happy tears.
Lauren
My “Run Happy” moment was running my first half marathon…and now I’m getting ready for another Run Happy moment this weekend when I run my second one!
Colleen
My run happy moment was actually getting to hit the pavement last week when temps (barely) dropped below 100!
Nicole W.
My run happy moment? Taking my younger sister on a run one day and sparking her love of running. She barely made it 1/2 a mile that day and we are now training together for her first marathon, Chicago!!
Sara
perfect weather for outside runs make me beyond happy!
Theresa
My run happy moment is seeing the gorgeous Chicago skyline ahead of me and sparkling Lake Michigan early in the morning…truly a happy running moment!
Lauren
Almost eveytime I run is a ‘run happy’ moment :)
Maggie Lubanko
My run happy moment was just moments ago, running at 10pm around back country roads to escape the daytime summer heat/humidity. It was quiet, still and completely dark — eerie but so liberating!!! :)
Christina Cadden
I love to run but lately I get happy just running on the trail and enjoying God’s gift. We forget to look around sometimes when we run and take in the scenery.
Maria Allen
I live in Florida and the rest of my family is spread out in 4 other states, but today was able to run 3 miles with my brother, then walk 3 more with my mom before finishing it off with 4 more by myself. My sister is getting married this weekend so we are slowly arriving from around the country. I love reunion run/walks with my family.
Allie
My happiest moment was PRing (1:52!) on a half marathon while it was snowing!! Miles 8-13.1 were in the driving snow :).
Emily C
I had a happy running moment this morning when I hit the trails along the river and saw so many animals! The weather was perfect and the scenery so peaceful, so I had an absolutely amazing run!
Suzanne
Wearing new shoes makes me run happy. Or walk happy. Or sit at my desk happy!!!! The Warrior Dash in Colorado last summer was the most fun running I’ve had this far.
Elsa
My run happy moment was this past Saturday when I ran my first 50k trail race. It was an amazing experience and I am already ready to run another!
Jackie
My run hapy moment was completing my first half marathon!
Katherine @ Neon Blonde Runner
Run happy moment was running a 3:26 marathon!!!
care
Happiest running moment was crossing the finish line with my sister last month during a half marathon, we didnt plan to run together, she came up to me at the end — when I was literally about to give up and walk, she pushed me to run, so we ran in together. :) It was also my first race post baby #3, so I was very proud.
Katherine @ Neon Blonde Runner
I follow you AND I retweeted about the giveaway!!
Emma
My happiest run moment is a tie. Either running alongside day-old foals last spring (ummmm adorable!) or when I last PRd, in a 5k over thanksgiving with my then-bf and one of my best friends from high school! Now my happiest running moments come whenever I have a great run because I am trying to get back in shape.
Also I retweeted!
Jeni
My Run Happy memory is finishing my first 5K last Thanksgiving. I never thought I would do something like that. Now I’m training for my first half on Dec 1 in Memphis! New purple shoes would make my feet happy. These feet need new kicks.
Kim
I tweeted!! @oowidescrnoo
Roseanne
My run happy moment was definitely finishing my first half marathon with my husband! I’m already looking forward to the next one in November! :)
Avah
I would love to win a pair of Brooks!!! I have been running for 3 years now and I have never ran in anything but Brooks, and that is my happiest running moment! :)
rachele
Running my first 5k with my sister was awesome. We are currently training for the bozeman triathlon. Sister running buddies are the best!
luci
My run happy moment was finally being able to push the baby in the jogging stroller.
Jaimie
A run happy moment I had was when I ran and completed my first race!
luci
I tweeted!
Heather F.
A run happy moment for me was completing my 1st mile in under 9 min!
Ashley C
Finishing my first 5 mile run in June is definitely my Run Happy moment…hoping to have another once I finish my first half in October!!
Sara
Finishing my first half marathon!
Elizabeth
My run happy moment was finishing my first race with my baby girl in the stroller..and shes joined me in every race since, either in the stroller or at the finish!
maria
Happiest running time: that instant, after being up in the clouds for a whole run, that you come ‘back to the world’ and realize how strong you feel and how happy you are to be running. Happens every day. I love it!
Gracie (Complicated Day)
Happy moment: a 20-mile run without a Garmin….realized at the end I ran it at marathon pace!
Andrea
My run happy moment was this past Saturday when I ran the farthest I’ve ever run before, and still felt good after.
Katin
First run back after having a baby… It was only 3 miles, but it was awesome!
Erin
finishing my third half marathon and pr-ing despite the killer central park hills
Jenny
My run happy moment was when I was running my first (and only so far!) half marathon and felt so effortless-the endorphins I got from that race made me feel amazing. When people ask me why I love to run I always think of that race because I just felt so unbelievable…. I can’t even imagine ever giving up running. It is my one true love! :)
Roni
Long-time lurker and faithful reader…a Brooks giveaway made me come out of my shell! :)
My most happiest running moment was actually every single second of a 1/2 marathon I ran last year with my sister in Amish country, Pennsylvania. Beautiful scenery, wonderful volunteers…and some time to just get out of my own head for a bit. I had a HUGE smile on my face the entire time!
Becka
#runhappy – wearing my PURPLE pure flows out of the box for a half marathon… the day after running the Seattle RnR marathon. The shoes were awesome :D
Holly
Since I’m not a very frequent runner (my knees are not my friends – unless I’m running on a soft track in the right shoes!), the first time I ever ran a mile straight made me happy :)
Erin A.
I Run Happy every day I’m blessed enough to be able to get out there and hit the pavement!
Danielle
Completing my first half last year was for sure a happy moment!!
Carolyn
I love the Brooks Pure Flows! I had a run happy weekend, we got together at my sisters cabin on the Snake River in Washington State and my sis and I plus her 2 daughters ran 8 miles on Saturday and 6 miles on Sunday. Rolling hills, some big huge hills and lots of fun conversation. Both runs were perfect and made me happy happy happy! Love running with my sisters!
Danielle
I tweeted!!
Kara
I just started back into running after a long break today, and it went so well! Today was my run happy! Those shoes look so fancy, I’m pretty sure they’d make me faster through their magic, right?
Jordan
Last week, my sons rode their little bikes along with me on my run around the block for the first time (my youngest just took off his training wheels). Pure fun! My first run with company.
Melissa @ The Melissa Chronicles
Twitter love! https://twitter.com/melissyk/status/225440553096065024
;)
Katherine
My run happy moments are when I get to run with a friend and catch up on life….those miles always go by the fastest! :)
Melissa @ The Melissa Chronicles
My recent run happy moment was when I did a hill run with a group (hello, NOT my comfort zone) and I was able to keep up with the fast girl for the first time last night!!!! And yup, I was sportin’ my Brooks!
:) :) :)
lindauribe
My run happy moment is when Im able to run every saturday by myself- Hubby is taking care of the kids.
Ashley
Running the Bolder Boulder with my husband!
Julie
I love Brooks!
My very favorite run happy moment was the very first time I ran ten miles. I remember it so clearly. It was a Tuesday morning before class and I did my normal five mile loop twice. I felt so good. I called my mom after and told her about it and she told me about the first time she ran ten miles. That first double digit run is just so special and memorable. Such a happy running moment for me.
Ashley
Crossing the finish line of my first half marathon last year was definitely my happiest running moment!
Katrina
My run happy moment was the first time I hit 10 miles! “Lance Armstrong” came on my fitness app and congratulated me. haha. :D Also, it just felt great to hit that big milestone.
Lisa
I LOVE THOSE SHOES! I have been trying to run more but have been having shin splints. I think it is beccause my shoes are actually toast, they are dead. I want real running shoes and have actually decided on the PureConnect. And like you I am loving the purple! Though as my husbands car died a sad death last night I really don’t think I will be able to afford them, so here is to hoping against all hope that somehow you pick me! PLEASE! I want/need them so bad. :D
Corey
Tonight I ran my longest run ever (maybe 5 miles?) and was disappointed when it was over. Easily my happiest run to date!
Gabby
My favorite run happy moment was when I finished my first 5k!
Amy G
I LOVE the Run Happy theme! It’s definitely one of my favorites out there because it’s kind of jolly, sentimental and serious all at the same time. My most recent run happy moment was this past Sunday. I ran the See Jane Run 1/2 and my dad and sister came to watch me run! It was the first time my fam has ever seen me run – it was FANTASTIC!
Katrina
And I follow you on Twitter, and tweeted about this giveaway! (The comments didn’t seem to be working just a minute ago.)
https://twitter.com/FunkyFitnessPDX/status/225450174653267970
Lisa
My happy moments are usually once I’ve finished a run…I always feel so great! And by the way, those shoes are awesome!
Angie W
I was just going to order some of these shoes!!! My favorite run time is when my husband is home (he works out of town) and we run together. We don’t even really talk that much when we’re running but there is something about the together time doing something I love that makes it amazing to me.
Mariana
The happiest run moment — finally completing 6 miles without stopping! I had the biggest grin on my face once I heard the lady on my iphone app announce that I had reached six!
Emily
I have had many Run Happy Moments, but there is one I am looking forward to! I have successfully inspired my mother to train and run in the Detroit Free Press 1/2 marathon with me in October. It will be a first for both of us, and since I am moving back home in august (recent college grad here..) we will be able to train together. I cant wait to cross the finish line together!!
jaclyn
a run happy moment would be running with friends or running in new fun running shoes *like these hopefully*!!!!! :D
Hilary
I ran 8 glorious miles around Rome, Italy on a cool spring evening. It was my very first runner’s high (and longest run I’d ever had up until that day!) and probably what made me the runner I am now. Love!!!
waheeda
Running my first mile!
Blair
every run is a runhappy moment. is that sappy?
Becca
I always have a Run Happy moment when I’m running along in Battery Park at sunset and I look ahead to see the Statue of Liberty and the water… so gorgeous! And I am also completely obsessed with all things purple!
p.s. Love your blog!
Heidi Nicole
Those gorgeous green shoes would make me run happy. And they’d go great with my bright lime/yellow ones I have now!
Lindsay
I ran the Freedom Run 10k this year and I loved every minute of it. So much fun to run on the parade route and have people cheer me on!
Darcy Hoag
my run happy moment was setting a new PR at the Rock n Roll Seattle half marathon in June! (in my Brooks of course!)
Lindsay
Following and posted on Twitter! Hope I win! :)
Meggie
My Run Happy moment is going farther than I had thought possible!
sarah b.
Running Boston after trying to qualify for years. Awesome moment.
Floey
Being able to hike an 8mile uphill hike up the mountains this summer was definitely a milestone for me!
Floey
tweeted! @Squigglemefloey
Martha
Getting inspired after the 04 Olympics to do a second marathon so my parents could see me finish. Most rewarding race! Plus we got to pose by the Rocky steps before hand to pump us up!!
meg
omg i want these so so badly! run happy moment?..finally getting back into my groove, and getting my runners high :)
meg
I follow you on twitter!! I want these!!
Penny
My Run Happy Moment: After both of my stress fractures had finally gone away and I had dealt with the months of trying to learn to run again and get my endurance back. I finally had the best run ever. It was an easy day and I set out to run my 6 miles, but all of a sudden I realized I was sub 8 minutes on my miles… so I ended up doing 7 and smiled all day long. I finally realized that hard work and determination will get you to your goals!!! So, never give up :)
Michelle P.
my run happy moment was when I finished my first 10k, 5 months after having my daughter!
christine c
I run with Back on My Feet (its a great organization~ I suggest looking it up!) and a few weeks ago one of the members that runs with my group celebrated 1000 miles with the team. All the Philly teams came together one morning to run his 1000th mile with him. After overcoming so much (when he began running with BOMF he was living in a shelter and is now self-sufficent) this was a great accomplishment and seeing the smile on his face made that run a very happy one. Amazing how one mile could be more meaningful than running Boston for the first time or PRing in a 5k.
Marlee
finishing my first marathon was my happiest moment. I have never felt so proud of myself for accomplishing something like that before.
Cindy
Completing the Couch to 5K program 2 years ago.. the only thing missing was someone driving behind me blasting the theme from “Rocky” :)
Lauren
My Run Happy is when i pass 3 miles and my legs just take over!
Lauren
Following on twitter!
Amanda
My Run Happy-est moment was during week 5 of C25K when I ran for 20 minutes straight for the first time ever – yes I’m a newbie runner. :)
Amanda
I tweeted! :)
https://twitter.com/MandaRuns131/status/225555472554528769
Retta
Running on the beach in OBX was my run happy moment. Barefoot, splashing through the water, and watching the sunrise…perfect!
Mel P
My Run Happy moment will actually be happening this Sunday. My bestie is running her first 5k with me and to top it all off it’s the happiest run on the planet, The Color Run!!!
Kanoelani
When I was finally able to run(no walking) 1/2 mile! I know this seems like nothing but as someone who weighed over 300 lbs… Awesome sauce lol! I’m still on my journey but this is something that will keep me going til I reach my goal :-D. Oh & I love the sneaks… Sneakers are my obsession LOL! :-)
Amy
Crossing the finish line of the DC Marathon after a new PR! …in 80 degree weather :)
Meghan
My run happy moment was finishing my first marathon in 2009!
Ramona
My run happy moment was at the KY Derby Mini-Marathon (mile 6) when I realized that I could actually run the entire race without stopping. I be my 1/2 marathon PR by 20 minutes!
I also had another run happy moment last Sunday when I ran 13.1 on my treadmill and felt great afterward!
Missy
My “Run Happy” Moment was when I crossed the finish line in my last 5k and I had finally broke 30 minutes, I worked hard for that moment!!! And my sister and parents were there cheering me on, with the way that my sister was hollering for me you would have thought she had won the lottery! lol
Haley
I have been breading your blog for a while but never commented…I love reading your posts, you are an inspiration and encouragement! A happy running moment was the other day on a 5-miler, I ran faster than I ever have for that distance and felt awesome! It is great to see speed work paying off!
Kristen
My most recent happy run…was the first one after my last half marathon. Just going out with no set distance, speed, or time. Just enjoying the run and the scenery.
Laura
My run happy moment was when I was able to start runnning again after being off for 4 months due to a hamstring pull.
Laura
I am following you on twitter now ans tweeted about the giveaway
Amanda J
I’m still fairly new to running; I ran a 5k and then ran off and on for a year or so and finally got back into it last winter. Now, I’m training for my first half marathon in September and every time I hit a new distance (I will be attempting 7 miles for the first time next week), I am just so amazed and grateful that I am able to do this! That, is my Run Happy Moment :-D
Amanda J
Yay! I tweeted too!! :)
Katie O
Happy running for me is through the woods by my house with my dog!
Camilla
A run happy moment: any time I get to run with a friend, one of my brothers, or my sister-in-law! I live so far away from them, that it only happens a few times a year, so when it does, it makes me the happiest!
Erica
Running in a new place for the first time…it always feels like an adventure!
terresa
My Run Happy moment happened many years ago when I completed my first mile! I was much heavier then and was so proud and amazed that I had ran that far. Funny now I know but it was on that day that a runner was born!
Hiba
I’m currently getting through an injury so I haven’t been able to run for about 5 weeks now. My run happy moment would be at the beginning of this summer when I was able to run up all the hills around my house without stopping!
Alex
I signed up for a 4-miler in Central Park (which has more hills than I’m used to) in support of lung cancer research. My Dad is a survivor, which is one of the main reasons I chose this race. I ended up struggling through the final two miles or so, but when I finished I was so happy I did because I did it all for him. To me, I had no choice but to finish.
Lynette
Running the Ragnar Cape Cod was so much fun and made me so happy! Was it lack of sleep or runners high? No one knows! :)
Lynette
I also tweeted about the contest!
Tammy B
My run happy is every run right now. I was injured in October and have finally started back! Every run is great right now!
Laura (LunaChickRuns)
I have not been able to run in over 6 weeks due to injury. Every run will be a run happy moment when I am back!!
Leah
When I was living in the Caribbean and ran along the ocean every morning, typically following my run with an ocean swim, every run was a run happy moment!
Kelley F.
One of my run happy moments was crossing the finish line of my first half marathon with my two best friends of 20 years!
Laura Beth
My run happy moments are being able to run with my hubby and my dogs. It is a rare occasion, so when it happens, it’s great!
Casey S
Happy moment was finishing my 1st 10k and then entering a 1/2 that i’ll be running in october!!
Laura Beth
I already follow you on twitter, but I tweeted about this AMAZING giveaway!
Hayley
Finishing my first half marathon was my happy moment that inspired me to go faster, farther, and eventually get completely obsessed with running.
Rebecca
My run happy moment is how awesome I feel at the end of every run and how thankful I am to be able to do it!
Hayley
I already follow you on twitter and tweeted your giveaway!
Cortney
My run happy moment was this week when I went out for a quick 3 miles and decided to not look at or obsess over my pace and time…I finished my 3 miles in 23:55! I was super surprised and happy at my legs :) maybe some new shoes will help me run even faster…
Meagan
My run happy moment was completing 10 miles without stopping! It was such a milestone and I would love to win some Brooks shoes to continue on training and running further distances :)
Melissa
My run happy moment – finishing my first marathon with my family and fiancee waiting at the finish line for me!
Meagan
Following and tweeted about the giveaway on Twitter
Melissa
I tweeted!
Rae
My recent Happy Running Moment was on Monday when on my first non-race run in forever! It was awesome and felt so good!
Meg
My latest Run Happy moment was Monday when I ran next to my husband on the treadmill. He said he would never run, but I think I am finally pushing him over to the dark side. Maybe a 5k will be in his future?
Chrissy
My most recent Happy Running Moment was finishing a half marathon about 30 seconds per mile faster than I had been running. I have been battling some hip issues and FINALLY having a great race is what I needed to put me back on track. I was sore and exhausted after the race, but completely high on endorphins and happy! I have been dying for a pair of the PureFlows! Sweet giveaway, girl!
Meg
I tweeted!
Dana Joost
I had a run happy this morning when I went for my longest mid week run ever (12 miles). I realized how far I have come in a year and how lucky I am to have the time to run. Running allows me to have some me time (working mom of two girls) and it makes me mentally stable. I always end my runs happy, even if they don’t as well as I would like because at least I got out there.
Dana Joost
I follow you on twitter and I will tweet this giveaway :)
alice
My first run (this week) since getting over an injury.
Kristin Ellis
I loved training for and running my first marathon with my little brother. And I always love a run that ends with chips & queso and a margarita!
Steve May
Running a 5K with my high school students.
Christine
When I paced 8:59 in a 4 miler and had no idea I was running that fast (that’s fast for me!)
Ali
My boyfriend and I do a weekly “long run” on Sunday in a park near our apartment. It’s the best feeling to come home sweaty and happy with your favorite running buddy!
Jenn
Getting to run in Recovery after years of hard work to be physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy!
Abbie
My run happy moment was crossing the finish line at the Cleveland half marathon with my husband!
Kelli
Finishing my first half marathon, it was such a great feeling after all the training I put into it! :)