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
Jenn
Follow you on Twitter and will retweet : )
Katie M.
Brooks ARE amazing! Happy running moment….completing the C25K program!
Jess (Will Run for Cheeseburgers)
my run happy moment was finishing the savannah rnr half marathon 5 months pregnant, and pr-ing!
Bridget
Happy running moment…training for my triathlon and running 5 miles the other day…longest run ever (I know…peanuts compared to you, but I am so not a long distance runner).
Jess (Will Run for Cheeseburgers)
re-tweeted your original tweet about the giveaway!
Kelli
Just tweeted!
Katryn
Finishing my first half marathon and beating the time I was aiming for! So rewarding!
Marijke
My Run Happy moment was last year in October when I managed to run a sub-2 hour half marathon (that’s fast for me) and place in my running club’s A team! Unfortunately I’ve been injured since December last year so that’s my most recent Run Happy moment!
Margaret
Purple shoes are awesome! My run happy is a picture of my at mile 23 of the NY Marathon, smiling my ass off, pure joy.
Renee H.
Im new to running so nearly every run is a new PR and that makes me happy!I
Kristin
I did my first two races this summer with 3 more planned through September :)
Tami d
My happiest run moment was finishing my first half! I didn’t think I could do it but I killed it!
Nikki
I ran happy this morning with my sister because she is visiting me in CA!!
Erin
My happy running moment was at the end of my first 10k when my sister finally found me again. We lost each other at a water station around mile 3 and right before the finish line I heard someone calling my name and we had a wonderful reunion – laughing and holding hands as we crossed the finish line.
SherryC
Last month running in the Epilepsy 5k in honor of my son. I love runs that help fund the medical community.
Verlin
Happy Running Moment – finishing my first 10 km race! I had only done an 8 km race before that, and it didn’t go very well, so I was thrilled when I kicked the 10 km (okay, kicked for me – I’m slow as molasses, but it’s all relative!).
Amanda N
I tweeted it!
https://twitter.com/amandanaro/status/225601927520591872
Melissa S.
I have a happy run moment whenever running pulls me out of a bad mood. One of those times was when I was dealing with a large amount of roommate drama. I left the house, went for a run, and gained the persepective I needed to stay sane.
Kari
A run happy moment I had was this morning! I got up extra early for a run before work (around 5, when I usually wait til 6) to get in a long run! I got to my favorite spot with my favorite view around mile 5 and took a break to watch the sun rise. Then finished up for a 12 mile run. Felt SO good after taking a few days off. My run happy moments are always early in the morning! :)
Kari
A run happy moment I had was this morning! I got up extra early for a run before work (around 5, when I usually wait til 6) to get in a longer run! I got to my favorite spot with my favorite view around mile 5 and took a break to watch the sun rise. Then finished up for a 12 mile run. Felt SO good after taking a few days off. My run happy moments are always early in the morning! :)
Ally
My Run Happy moment was finishing my first half marathon this May! My brother finished the race before me then ran backwards on the course so he run with me to the finish line and help me finish strong!
Kari
oops I posted twice. Sorry! :(
Ally
I Tweeted, too! :) yay running
Katy
Just running is my happy moment!
Tara
My last Run Happy was for the Tulsa Color Run. Touted as the “happiest 5K on the planet.” It was so fun and breezed by. So many smiles and the color was ridiculously hilarious and awesome. It was beautiful and magical. I haven’t gone for a run since because it’s been very hot. Maybe a new pretty pair of purple Brooks shoes will make me feel ‘cool.’
lindsay
2005 Boston Marathon :) can’t say that i was super happy when i finished, but the experience was something i’ll never forget.
Caroine Dowell
{My Run Happy Moment}: 2 months after my third half-marathon (in Louisville, KY) , I received a box in the mail with a surprise that led to my very happy running moment! I was sent a Louisville Stoneware mug that read “20-24 Female Division Third Place – Derby Festival miniMarathon.” It was the best surprise ever! I knew my run was a great one, but I loved receiving such a special reward after the fact. My twin sister was always the one to win trophies in sports when we were younger. I guess as we get older we now get mugs rather than trophies ;) I am so proud of my special mug posted up on the trophy case with my running “jewels” (medals!) too! :)
Caroline Dowell
Oops, my name is Caroline – with an L :)
kat
Running a half marathon in Savannah the day after I got married!
Zaneta
A run happy moment that I have had…. running my first marathon last year! :)
Caroline Dowell
https://twitter.com/chdowell/status/225612237530865665
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Karly
My recent 8 miler was a run happy moment for me. I finally felt like my anemia was under control and my iron levels must be getting back to normal. The run was relaxing and required much less effort. Bliss!
Sandy W.
My happiest running moment was completing the Houston Half Marathon. I thought I would only run if being chased. It was a HUGE accomplishment.
Katie A
My run happy moments are when I am running and turn off my thoughts and get out of my head. I love to focus on what’s going on around me. I find an appreciation for my surroundings, people, places, and all the little (big) things in life while I am running. It truly is my happiness :)
Kendra
Running my first half last year and stopping for water at what I thought was mile 9, only to find out from the volunteer I was at mile 11!!
michelle kim
Finishing my first marathon was probably the happiest I have been in any run or race!
Erin
My happiest running moment was crossing the finish line at the Chicago marathon. Everyone doubted me that I could and would do it….And I DID!!!
Amy
My latest moment was a run on our vacation to Scotland this summer. So beautiful!
Corey
I was soooooo running happy when I crossed my 1 mile TT Monday in 5:59!! Sub-6:00 for the first time EVER!!
Sarah
My happiest moment was finishing my first Half Marathon in 2011. I was so proud of my self that I finished!
Corey
I follow you and tweeted about the giveaway!! I want to wiiiinnnn!! :)
Renae Tucker
My run happy moment was when I ran my longest distance of 8 miles! This may not seem long to some but to me I never thought I could accomplish it!
Kelli Noel
My first double digit run with a teammate! I was blissfully exhausted after.
Meghan
Crossing the finishing line of the marathon portion with my husband at the end of Ironman Canada! I’ll retweet this too!
Raechelle
My happiest running moment was my first half marathon! Seriously never thought I had it in me!
Laurie Litwin
My favorite run happy moment was finishing my first half marathon (the Tinkerbell Half!) last January. I cried happy tears.
angierunner
My last happy moment running was finishing my last marathon and at the finish line was my hubby and my then 9 month old son ( now 11 months) waiting to give me a high five!
Emily
My run happy moments are when I feel like stopping but then I think about all the people who can’t run… so I begin to run for them!
Kim
My run happy moment was JUST NOW! Whether it’s a long run, short run, hilly run, cold run, hot run, sandy run, rainy run, awkward run, homeless-man-trying-to-hug-you run, outside run, inside run, emo run, hi-cute-guy run…etc, I absolutely NEVER regret running it :)
Callie
My favorite Run Happy moment was when I trained for my first half marathon. I wish I could pick one of those runs as my one Run Happy moment, but each training run meant so much to me because I loved how accomplished I felt during and after each one.
Emily
I just retweeted about your giveaway
Becki Kerr
I ran a 5K race and left after to get to an appointment and then found out that I had placed 3rd in my age group! That has never happened before! I was so shocked and surprised.
Robin
Finishing my first half! Great giveaway!!!
Melissa
My happiest running moment was at the expo for the Goofy Challenge in Disneyworld. We met the Brooks Hanson women!
christin
i recently ran a half and finished faster than i thought i was going to!
janadel @runswithjan
My run happy moment is every morning I wake up and get to run. But if I have to pick just one… it would be when I went for a run with my pup last winter, and it began to snow!
Anna
Ah! So cool! :) Every-time, every-time is a run happy moment
The hardest part of running is putting on you shoes…… but after I do and I start running… i.am.happy. :)
Anna
following you too :) thanks xo
theresa @ aspoonfulofsunshine
Anytime I am running on the beach when the sun is out and there is a nice ocean breeze I am definitely running happy!
Tricia
My happiest running moment was finishing my first half marathon.
Marlene
My run happy moment is anytime I lace up my shoes & get out there and do it! No matter how fast or slow I go I’m always happy that I did it :)
Amber
My run happy moments are on those runs when you feel like you can just keep going FOREVER. I feel so strong and alive!!
sarah
A run happy moment is when i get to run with my husband on the trails of umstead! love it!
Molly
My Run Happy Moment I had was crossing the finish line at my first marathon in Atlanta, Georgia even though I had to walk 13 miles of it because once I stopped for a bathroom break (never will make that mistake again I will learn to have the strongest bladder in the world), I could never get going again because my IT band gave up on me. I still was determined to finish though and walked the rest of the way. I was so emotional when I finished, mainly upset that I didn’t run it and get a good time after all the training I had done, but now looking back…I finished. I crossed the finish line and I am proud of myself for walking through the pain.
Melissa B
Happy running moment: When I finished my first marathon — on my birthday!
Lacey
my run happy moment(s) are my morning runs that energize me and leave more time in the afternoons for R&R
Lindsay Boggan
First run back after having my son!
Tiana T
A happy running moment for me was realizing that running is FUN! I never considered myself to be good at it, but after a few painful experiences with shin splints and a lot of perseverance, I finally consider myself a runner!
Lindsey
My most recent run happy moment was running with family last week while on vacation. The only thing better than running on the beach is running on the beach with GREAT company :)
Danica @ GirlsThatRun
My Run Happy moment was finishing my first full marathon with Dad and brother – such a great experience!
Chelsea@RunningISMyDiet
Run Happy= Having a run feel so good you don’t want it to end. A perfect sunrise. Perfect temperature. Perfect start to the day.
Erica
About a week ago I went for a run on a beautiful trail along the water in my home town– definitely a run happy moment!
Amanda
My happy running moment is ridiculously cliche – but that feeling after the run. Even when you didn’t want to do it in the first place, the feeling afterwards makes you glad you did.
Margo
I think my run happy moment was the last 10k I ran with my dad. He’s almost 70, so he takes a totally different approach to running. He just enjoyed being out there on the course, and I think we went up to almost every volunteer and police officer to thank them! We high-fived at every mile, and it was so fun crossing the finish line with him!
Heather
My run happy moment was crossing the finish line of my 1st half marathon!
Brittney
I would LOVE a pair of the pure FLOW. I have a TON of run happy moments, but my favorite was at my last marathon in February. This was my second marathon and in the first I made every rookie mistake. For this race, I decided to run smart and stick with the pace group. I had a blast running along and listening to the pace leader (who had run over 1000 races) talk about what running meant to him, the miles literally flew by. At the end, I felt strong and appreciated all the people I met during that race. I finished 24 min faster than my last race for a PR and literally jumped into the lead pacers arms at the finish line! Ahhh I love the running community! =)
HaNna
My Very first PR:) best thing ever
TAG
My recent Happy Run moment was when my husband ran his first 5miler with me! I was so proud of him, and his time, and excited that we got to celebrate at the finish together. And to get him to sign up for is next race!
Missie
My Run Happy moment lately is getting up early enough for a run to beat the heat.
Naomi
My run happy moment happened when I was studying abroad in Wales. I was running along the straits and across the bridge at sunset, and it was one of the best runs I have ever had. Such beautiful scenery!
Melissa @ Mouthwatering Morsel
I haven’t done a race yet but knowing that I finished C25K all by myself … motivation myself … because I wanted to see I can do it … was my happiest moment in running.
Melissa @ Mouthwatering Morsel
I haven’t done a race yet but knowing that I finished C25K all by myself and motivating myself … because I wanted to see I can do it … was my happiest moment in running.
Melissa @ Mouthwatering Morsel
follower of your twitta~!
Lisa
My happiest runs are usually in the rain. Something about the forging through in bad weather makes me feel alive and super bad-a$$!
Lisa
Following you on Twitter HRG!
AmandaC
My run happy moment is finishing my first half marathon and still being able to walk to the car!
AmandaC
Following you on twitter!
Lindsey
I can find almost any moment I’m running to be a “Run Happy” moment. Nothing has ever been there for me like running, and nothing besides running has taught me more about myself. From the friendly running community to PR’s to the thrill of new shoes, running just makes me happy.
Mackenzie
a happy run moment is ALWAYS when i look down at my garmin and realize ive done a long run way FASTER than i thought/felt. its a great feeling!
Beth
PR-ing in my latest half marathon and feeling like I ran a great race was definitely a run happy moment for me!
Kim
My Run Happy moment was finishing my first half marathon in Disney World! It was so much fun and hanging out in Epcot afterwards was awesome!
kim
my run happy moment was doing a trail run by my new house! so excited that i have somewhere beautiful to run so close to me :)
Jen Blake
I am a “beginner”, so my happy run moment was the first time I actually felt somewhat comfortable running, and didn’t want to stop because running was actually feeling GOOD. A new feeling for me. =)
Cate
My run happy moment was running the Boston Marathon with my dad (while 4.5 months pregnant)
Maggie
In fifth grade, I was half the size of the other girls in my class and could never keep up in the sprinting races on the playground. However, one day our PE teacher had us do three laps around the field (around 800 meters) and I finished yards ahead of not only all those fast girls, but every single boy too! For the first time I saw that I had ability as a runner! I have not stopped running happy since that day!
Heidi Nicole
The moment when you get past the “gah, this sucks” part of a short run you don’t feel like doing – the one where you peel yourself off the couch and force yourself out the do. When you realize “hey, this is kind of fun!”. Thats my run happy moment.
But any moment would be happy with those gorgeous green shoes!
Megan
My run happy was recently crossing the finish line, arms linked with friends. Fun moment.
Megan
I follow you on Twitter!
Heidi Nicole
And I tweeted!
@runaroundaroo
Gina
My run happy moment was finishing my 1st 14 mile training run with a 788 Ft Elevation Gain without walking up the hills; it was also the 1st time I had run farther than 13 miles!
jess
my run happy moment was the first time i ran a race with a friend… the gal who got me into running in the first place. such a happy day!
Cami Baldwin
Favorite running moment breaking 1:50 for a half. I did it in the Ogden marathon this year 1:46 in my Brooks I need new ones:)
Jill Z.
Finishing my first full marathon!
stella gammaitoni
Just discovered a new love for trail running! I keep changing up my running shoes, and sould use another pair. Can never have too many shoes! lol
Alisha Parmerlee
My run happy moment was when I beat my mental mind and overran my personal furthest run by 3miles!! but the tie breaker would be when I ran a 10k run with several family members…not being the best athlete my goal was to finish… HOWEVER.. I finished first amongst all those I knew and the pride on my husbands face coming through the finish line was so gratifying, rewarding, and just darn right AMAZING!! You inspire me!! PS- I just starting following you and retweeted your tweet!
Meg
My most recent running happy moment was when I came in first in my age group in a German themed trail 1/2 marathon last month. I even won a ‘cuckoo thermometer’ (overall winners won a cuckoo clock)!
Amanda
getting a sub-2hour half!
Courtney
When I ran my first Turkey Trot 5k, it was so much fun! Never thought I would say running is fun!
Laurel
My Run Happy moment is any time I run over 3 miles and the endorphins kick in!
LeeAnn
The finish line of my marathon last fall!! So happy!!
ashley
running my first mile!
MK
Happy moment(s) would be running hard up until week 36 of pregnancy, when I had to stop due to severe sciatic pain…and getting back into it a month after delivery. I’m still getting back in shape, but actually am loving the process. I feel stronger each run and the break made me realize how much I love running…I’ll never take it for granted again!
You’re amazing for continuing to push it so hard through pregnancy btw…keep up the good work! :)
Christine
My running happy moment was when I finished my first race, a 5k:)
Jessie
My happy running moment was Monday when I was finally able to run again without my knee hurting.
Jessie
I tweeted
@brendabecket
Blythe
Those are the most awesome Brooks I’ve seen!! I’d love to try to PureCadence shoe!
Lucy
During spring season of my junior year. I remember running on my favorite trail and life just felt right.
Becky
finishing my first 1/2 marathon! best feeling ever :)
Lucy
I follow you on twitter!
ashley
followed!
https://twitter.com/ohsmiledarling/status/225685586164465664
Courtney
my best run happy moment was going for a run the morning of my wedding. I got up super early before everyone else and just had time alone to run out all my nervous energy! it was the best run of my life.
Rachael Peterson
Running the second half of the Quad City marathon with my mom. I was so proud!
Courtney
following you on twitter! woop woop!
Jess K @ My Continuing Quest For Sanity
My run happy moment was my first sub-30 minute 5k … 3 months before I had planned to do it! And, this past Saturday when I set my distance record … which I plan to beat it THIS Saturday on my 26th birthday :)
Jess K @ My Continuing Quest For Sanity
I follow you on twitter and I tweeted (@JessLK721)
Amanda A.
My run happy moment was finishing the Tough Mudder!
Katlyn
My “run happy” moment was crossing the finish line of my first half marathon. I was hooked and am currently training for my first full…which I’d love to do in a pair of Brooks Pure Cadence! :)
Cassidy
My recent Run Happy moments:
– Motivating my boyfriend to pick running up (yay couple’s runs!);
– New 5K PR on a wicked course.
Christy
My latest happy run moment was on Saturday. Woke up at 4am to do my long run of 7 miles. (I know that prolly doesn’t seem long for you) I had to be at work by 7am. So got started at 4:50ish. Everything about that run was perfect. Weather was nice. Warm but not crazy hot. Breathing was in rhythm and body just felt strong. Even ran through a couple sprinklers during the run. Felt so good!!!!
Christy
Tweeted about this….
I am dorkynerd on twitter!!
Laura
I recently started running again after injury, and my best run back was yesterday. Me and the boy went running around the seafront. It wasn’t too hot as the sun was hiding away, but the breeze definitely sorted out the humidity.
By no standards was it a long run (about 5miles), but definitely on the tracks to increasing my mileage again!
I really realllly want a pair of Brook’s running shoes, and the new range have me drooling at them… loooooove the purple!
xx
Kelly
I have a happy running moment every time I run. I feel such a sense of accomplishment every time, because I did something with my body to make it better and stronger. That is a great feeling.
Stephanie
My very first marathon was a run happy moment. I loved the whole thing :) I also love running w/ my kids!
IronX
1. I’ve been extra busy + peak training which means by the time I’m done inhaling food I’m not doing much sleeping….and sleep deprivation=the wrong kind of crazy thinking for this gal.
Anyhow, all that was getting to me this week and I could feel my mind losing it + just felt yucky about nothing in particular.
Still laced up and got myself going on a shakeout run, and in spite of all the exhaustion I felt the clouds life, I started thinking straight [dare I say logically??!], and got my pep back. :-)
IronX
2. tweeted it!
Christina Marie
Run happy moment? Finishing my first half marathon on a sprained ankle.
Run happier moment? My first run after it finally healed!
Cori
The first 13 miles I ever ran. It felt great!
Hilary Gorder
finishing my second marathon!
Amber Wilson
A Run Happy moment I had is when you’re running and you don’t keep track of time or distance and you just run your own way and it makes you forget all pain, paces, miles and whatnot. It’s so great to take a moment off and relax about running every now and again! :)
MaryAnne
Running my first race ever on Thanksgiving morning last year..my first official 10k!…best. thanksgiving day. ever.
Stephanie
My Run Happy moment was completing my second half marathon all by myself, I never felt so strong!
katie
My run happy moment: running through our zoo during a 5k and having the lion go crazy at all the runners!
Kylie
My happy run moment was after I had my baby and I went running again and I ran the farthest I had ever ran!
Kylie
I accidentally posted that twice & don’t know how to delete it.
Kylie
My run happy moment was after I had a baby and went running. I ran the farthest I have ever run!
Christina W
My run happy moment………finishing the Disney Marathon the only year on record it snowed and had freezing ran. This is Orlando people!! Not right!
abby r
my run happy moment is completing my first half marathon holding hands with my sister is 2:27. we were well below our “goal” time. brooks glycerins got me through :-)
Dana
My happy running moment was when I completed my first half marathon!
Keeley
I have a run happy moment every time I exceed my expectations :)
Sigi
Today was a good one! I started my run incredibly aggravated and stressed and by the time I was done, felt about a million times better! Something about running puts things in perspective.
kyrunnergirl
My happy running moment was my first PR for a half. :)
Sarah
My happiest running moment was finishing my first half marathon this past May! I felt like I could have kept running! Crazy me is now signed up for another half in September and contemplating a marathon! I would have never guessed in a million years that I would have become addicted to running!