The plus and minus of not getting up when my alarm clock goes off in the morning:
Minus—> I absolutely love getting my workout done first thing in the morning and finished before I even really realize what I am doing. With each minute of the day that goes by I get lazier and lazier and less likely to work out.
Plus—–> I got to run side by side on treadmills at the gym with my sister and talk the entire 8 miles. I wish you guys got to know her in real life because you would then understand why I go on and on and on about how awesome she is.
The reason it looks like I haven’t seen the light of day for months is because I don’t think I have actually been outside in the daylight longer than running from my car to the gym in months.
Stretching and talking to my brother on the phone at the same time… multi-tasking at its finest. She really loves it when I take pictures of her without her even knowing.
I love adding spinach to my soup as it is cooking to get some move veggies in. I also really love dipping my Wheat Thins into my soup to get some more carbs and deliciousness in.
I have a giveaway that may help you during these cold weather months!
Who else does this:
Brooks (not to be confused with Brooke… No, I did not name her after Brooks Running (I have loved the name Brooke since I was a little girl) but it is kind of fun)) is giving away a pair of the Seamless Arm Warmers, the Utopia 3-In-1 Mitten IIs and the Infiniti Headband to one lucky reader!
The winner will be picked on Friday (12/13/13)!!!
To enter just leave a comment telling me anything you want!
1,752 comments
Kristi D
I am really jealous of Brooke’s boot and shoe collection!
Megan
I live in Nh where it gets cold and I’m a total wimp when it comes to running in the cold. These might help that. ;) I’m still saving for a treadmill for my house.
melba
Yay Hungry Runner Girl!
Chantal
One of the things I love about running is all the cool gear! Anything to keep the motivation going!
Kelsey
I started a new job today! Wish I’d had the energy to run after work. gotta get used to a new routine
Stacy
I need cold running gear to keep me motivated through the winter!
Laura
I just found your blog and I’m hooked! You are so inspiring and I love that you actually eat food :)
Naomi
Brooke is adorable! I wish they made little kids’ clothes in adult sizes too haha. Love those boots!
Gracie (Complicated Day)
My sister is super awesome, too! We have to resort to Facebook and email a lot, though. She lives far away :(
Kelly
Love ur blog! It’s a bright ray of sunshine
Susan Howdy
Brooke is so cute! And always so stylist. I could definitely have used that Brookes running gear this week. Texas has been iced over since Thursday! Makes for cold running, especially for this Texan.
Emily
So I just love ready your blog….I’m a huge fan. I’m definitely with you when it comes to getting up in the morning. What a difference the day makes when you know you’re workout is completed before most of the world wakes up. Since I have raynauds syndrome it’s often hard for me to run outside due to losing all feeling in my fingers. I’ve heard great things about the Brooks gloves and would love to give them a try :)
Jamie
It’s a West Virginia winter and I would love some more cold gear! I moved when I got married and there isn’t a gym with treadmills.
Amy
Looking forward to better weather so I can get back outside for running. More snow tomorrow :0(
Becky
It was 15 degrees here today. I need all the help I can get!
Brooke
I wasn’t named after Brooks Running either, but I do love the brand! ;) Also love your blog! Entertaining and inspiring
Amanda
I am DYING to try the arm sleeve thingies!
Taylor
Love love love the blog!
Denise
Upstate NY winters are COLD…… I love anything that keeps running outside
Taylor
Definitely too cold to run outside in -40!! Treadmills it is!
Brooke
Just got a treadmill last week but that is still sloppy seconds to running outside!
Suzie
Ooh, the headband!!
marisa
would love to win!
Adele
I am coming to Utah for the first time on Thursday! Can’t wait to get in some good, cold runs!
Stefanie E.
Love that headband!
Christine
It was too cold/snowy to run or bike today, boo!
Sheri
I love your blog and I want to win :)
Molly Rose
I like the infiniti headband! I have short hair so it’s nice to have something aggressive to hold it all back :)
I’ve always wondered if you named her after Brooks. I love that name too!
Amy P
I really want some of the Brooks Infiniti III capris! I have the tights and they are amazing!
Demi Finfera
I really want………. FOOD haha. It’s been 3 hrs since my last meal. Not good. :( Soup with wheat thins sounds like a good idea though!:)
But!…… all that Brooks gear would be nice to have as well:) since we are getting snow for like the 4th day in a row! Cold weather running gear is needed over here:) lol
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More
I haven’t played outside in over a week because it’s so cold. Yuck.
Jennie
Thank you for your daily motivation and smiles.
Barbie
I love reading your blog every night when I get home from work. You always motivate me to get out…in the cold dark mornings here in Portland, OR. I would love to try put the brooks products here.
Caitlin dunlevy
Ugh I hate cold and rain bc no running outside and I just don’t do treadmills!
Andrea
I wondered for a while when I first started reading your blog if Brooke was named after Brooks! She’s super cute :-) I live in Canada and it was -25 C this past weekend so any kind of warm gear is welcome.
Erica C
your little girl is just too cute! Love reading your blog. :)
Amy
Ohhh I’ve been drooling over those Brooks mittens for months. Would LOVE a pair!
Kristin @ W [H] A T C H
what an adorable treadmill picture! i think i have much less of a smile and more of a look of dread before doing 8 on the ‘mill :)
AlyssaP
Love to mittens!!
Lindsey
Need a new pair of compression socks. Hope Santa brings me some
Trisha
I used to be a LifeFitness treadmill snob and would not run on any other brand of treadmill. Then, I moved to a small town where no gyms had LifeFitness treadmills so I got over my snobbery quickly.
Jeffrey
This stuff would come in handy as the weather has suddenly taken a turn for the worse. Its only supposed to be in the teens this Thursday, hopefully Friday is warmer as my sons and I are running a “Black Cat” 5K for Friday the 13th. They have ladder at the finish that you have to run under, my 7 year old is super excited.
Caprene
I miserably gave up today and ran on the treadmill at work. I run outdoors year round, but asthma prevents me running in less than 20 degree weather. I hope we hit 20 by noon, when I run, ASAP.
Natalie
You look so pretty! You are totally my running idol!
Andrea R. @ Morning Runner Girl
I would love either the arm warmers or the mittens!!! I have raynauds disease in my fingers and toes and when the temperature gets slightly cold… my fingers go absolutley white with zero circulation!! So numb and I can barley start/stop my watch!! I would love some good warm mittens/gloves!! :)
Katrina
This may be the best giveaway I’ve seen!
Laura
I’d love to win the goodies! I’m slowly getting all the gear I need to run in the cold and those would be great to have.
Kelley
I love your blog! I live in Michigan which makes for some cold and snowy runs. Would love to win some new gear!
Stacey
I think I live in the only state that is still running in shorts and t-shirts and it’s 80 degrees! Gotta love Florida! Love your blog and motivation!
Kelly in Canada
The big news today in my area is the CrAZy 1/2 inch of snow on the ground and the insanity that it is causing. We aren’t really used to this…lol
Sally
I LOVE seeing Brooke grow up before our very eyes!
Erika
I’m just getting serious about running again since having my son and twin girls and I love reading your blog. It’s been so inspirational and has motivated me to kick my training into full gear!
Deb
All of these goodies would help with the cold northern Vermont winters!!
Jennifer
I live in Michigan and right now it’s 19, feels like 4 degrees. I’m a big whimp so I do most of my runs on the treadmill, but I do brave the cold once a week! Would love some new running gear!
Camile
We have the exact same treadmills at my gym. I love them! I live in Canada and am training for my first marathon in the spring… those beautiful Brooks accessories would definitely come in handy :)
Jen
Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal
Danielle
That headband would perfectly match my Brooks Utopia jacket :)
Kristen
I also love running in the morning, but I hate running in the cold! Brooke looks adorable in those gloves! :)
Lindsey @ Run Freckles Run
That statement couldn’t be more accurate. “You know your a runner if…”
I am dealing with a snow storm on top of another. I’m stuck on the treadmill this week! Well, that is until I get over being sick from running in the snow on Sunday!!!
Paige
I love Brooks apparel, shoes, gloves, headbands, etc!
Caroline
What a relief to have the Brooks/Brooke mystery solved! I love to run outside in the winter because it makes my house seem warmer inside when I return. Trying to keep that thermostat down low to save $$. Makes a me want to run at least twice a day! That new gear would be put to good use!
Jessica
I need all that cold running gear because the temperature currently feels like 4 degrees!
And I always check the weather at least 10 days out to see the potential of running outdoors :-)
Holly
I feel the same way about my sister – and I’d give anything to live near her!
Katie G.
I live in the Memphis TN area and love reading your blog. We were supposed to have our St. Jude Marathon (I had signed up for the Half) but it got cancelled due to the wintry storm we had this past weekend. You are too much fun!!
Amy
I would like to tell you that I have PT tomorrow for my foot and I’m too lazy to repaint the toenails on BOTH feet so I only repainted the toenails on my hurt foot. Let’s hope I only have to take off one sock!
Mary
i LOVE that brooks inifiniti headband! (and I love the name Brooke)
Mariah
Gloves! It is cold here in Fort Worth, TX. We’re calling it ice-pocalypse!
Alexis flavin
I’ve run a charity 5k for the last 3 weekends and my last race of 2013 is 12/15!
Natalie Martin
Would love to have the brooks arm Warmers!! My half got canceled this weekend :(
Kelli V
LOVE those mittens!! I’ve been on the search for the perfect running pair!!
Jennifer A
I’m trying to get back into running after having my son (he’s 5 months tomorrow) but the cold here in PA and lack of sleep from having a baby make it sooo difficult!
Nikki
Your daughter is so adorable!
Sarah B
Just got done with work. Currently at the gym, on the treadmill, about to read Women’s Health mag. :) It’s like 7 degrees outside right now, so the fact I made it to the gym instead of heading home to watch Friday Night Lights on Netflix…HUGE accomplishment. Haha ;)
Tessa
So so so so want those things for my winter runs in Massachusetts!
Stephanie @Cat Lady Runs
I love that purple pattern Brooks is using in their winter collection- I want the jacket in that pattern so much, but it never gets cold here mregh.
Melissa
I love getting my workouts done in the morning too! I’m a teacher and we had a snow day today and my first thought was, “YAY!!! I can run in the morning!” 8 awesome miles and loved seeing the all the Christmas decorations and lights everywhere:)
On a side note: I stopped at Trader Joe’s today and picked up some Candy Cane Joe Joe’s – yum!!
Becca
I’ve had a sinus infection for a week and it has negatively impacted my running schedule :( Boo.
Kristen
Just finished my Christmas shopping about 20 minutes ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Crystal
I basically want to move to Utah to be your friend… or you could just make your way back to California ;) Hopefully the stalker status of this comment doesn’t disqualify me for the giveaway! ;) Keep warm and run on!
Janee
This Friday the 13th is my daughter’s eighth birthday. It’s also Taylor Swift’s birthday.
Meghan
Love those “you know you’re a runner if…” quotes. Thanks for sharing, as always! :)
Cassie
I want it to be Christmas vacation already!!
Aleksa
Made cookies and did not run today:/
Jillian
It’s so cold in CO too. Can’t wait to get back outside to run!
Love the pic of Brooke, as always :)
Tricia
I completely understand not wanting to get outside for your workout during the winter months. Chicago is no stranger to brutal winters.
Hillary
I made your hot chocolate cookies today!!!! We had a snow day! However, I am a teacher that does not like snow days—messes up my plans :) Luckily I still got to the gym for pump and 4 miles on the treadmil.
Amanda
The arm warmers look awesome!
Sarah
Have SO much shopping to do!
Sarah
http://www.thinfluenced.com
Dalit
Love your sister’s shoes!! Those where my first running shoes when I got ‘serious’ about them.. have been half Mizuno half Brooks fan since.
Tracey
Omg, I would love the mittens! My hands always get cold
Becca
would love the arm sleeves to keep warm during nighttime runs!
Emily
Just finished up med school exams -round one!!!
Liz
I lost my favorite running glittens last week! These look so cozy and warm!
Jennifer O
I’m a new runner and love your blog. I would love to win to start building my winter running gear collection.
Jennifer Cook
Brooke is my favorite girl name!
mary @ minutes per mile
i know your blog isn’t known for its grammatical perfection, but there is a glaring mistake in that inspirational photo/saying! “affect” not “effect” !! but… i still read your blog anyways :) :) :)
Tess
Brooke is so adorable. She looks really cute modeling Brook stuff. Love your relationship with your brother and sister. My sister and I have a great time together too.
Ashley N.
It is freezing here now too, so those gloves would be great for cold runs outside!
Julie Nicole
Those are awesome! I would love to win – going to start training for my first 1/2 marathon!
Megan RF
I just want it to warm up a little!!
Nikki
I love reading you blog! You remind me a lot of myself and my sister. Brooke is the cutest!
Nikki
I seriously need those mittens. I live in MN and there is no way I will be running outside anytime soon but I do like them! The headband is cute too.
Amie
I love your positive attitude!
Laura
What a great prize!
Michelle
My youngest is 6 and her name is Brooke!!
Amy
I love all go your Brooke photos she’s so cute
Nicole Harman
Brookeis pretty cool name its my middle name.
Caroline
Tell you anything I want? I want those arm warmers :)
Love your blog Janae!
Nicole
I LOVE Brooke’s shoes :) Do they come in big kid size?!
Wendy
I love the name Brooke too :)
Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons
I did my first treadmill run of the winter this morning and it was so mentally tough to get through even 3 miles. I don’t know how you do it! I already miss running outside!
Angie @ A Mother's Pace
I completely agree about checking the weather just for running! Also, great idea to put spinach into prepared soups.
Kate
Does it make me a terrible follower if I’ve never left a comment before today but have been following your blog for months? I love the giveaway package, though! Love your blog even more but the winter gear would certainly be helpful :)
Lauren
I am
Newly pregnant, and these warm
Weather items will
Motivate me to keep running in the cold!
Megan
Those white-ish boots are my FAVORITES that Brooke has worn yet! Also, I named my first little girl after my Cabbage Patch Kid doll from when I was little. Her name is Paige and I have loved the name since I was like 8.
Jessica
Brooke is the cutest and it would’ve been awesome if you’d really named her after Brooks :)
Lynzie
I love it that you are so close to your sister too! I love my sisters and we all just registered for our first half marathon! To be running buddies and sisters is too cool!
Esther
I ran a race a couple weeks ago thinking it would be nice to have arm warmers!!
susette
I love your sister too! I feel blessed to know her and you.
Dani
Sisters are the best! My older sister is my best friend! :)
Rachel Rinderknecht
Brooke is such a little cutie! I am having a my first baby in February, and I am having a little girl too! :)
Heather
I love your blog. I wish I loved running as much as you.
Danielle
Brooke is adorable. You are inspiring me to keep up the running in this cold weather.
Amanda Q
The running gloves and arm sleeves will be fantastic for running in PA winter.
Lara
I’m still injured (from March 2012!!!) but I really need some warm running gloves!! This is my first winter not on the West coast, so I’m totally unprepared.
Nicole
I LOOOVVEEEE winter running!!
Ashley
I want a headband! PC is getting pretty chilly these days:)
Tara @ tara goes streaking
My daughter has a poster of Sophia from Sophia the First on her wall. I was looking at it yesterday, trying to figure out who she reminds me of… Finally figured it out… It’s your little Brooke! I think it’s the big innocent looking eyes and the dark hair. I dunno … Lol. Hope this isn’t sounding creepy!
Becky
It’s soooo cold out here in the midwest! Those gloves look like they would do the trick though! :)
Alex
Brooke is the cutest kid ever! She is always so happy and I love how you incorporate her into all your pictures!
Joy
I love your blog and am so thankful that you share so many wonderful photos of Brooke and inspiring photos to keep me running and working out as the weather turns COLD.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Becca
totally agree with you about the morning workouts! i feel so much better when i get my workout in early in the day.
Leah
Um, you’re hoodie is super cute! Love it!
Lauren
I need some snazzy cold weather gear to help survive winter and still be a strong marathoner come spring :) unrelated, but Brooke is too cute!
Joy
I would LOVE TO WIN! :D
Angela
I love reading you’re blog!
jessica w
I love brooks running and the name Brooke!
Sheena
Just completed marathon #3 this past weekend! Not a PR, but still had fun anyway. Love your blog!!
Meg
Oh oh! Pick me, pick me :)
Shannon
I live in Nebraska and it is already freezing cold. I miss July, already.
Blair
Brooke is adorable!
Molly
I’m supposed to go for a run in the morning but it is going to be about 2 degrees here in Grand Rapids at 7 am and I just don’t know if I can do it! What do people do if they don’t have a treadmill or access to one? Just suck it up?! Love your blog!
AnneB
I could totally use a new pair of gloves! I have a $1 pair from target I use –I even cut the thumb off on my right hand so I can switch songs on my ipod. Why I’ve done this? No clue. Blame grad school. :)
Beth
I grew up in the north, but now live in the south. I’m a total cold weather wuss now! Arm warmers would be awesome!
Diana
Love your blog, Brooke and all the fun product reviews. Hope I get to win. Love those head bands. Always wanted to try arm war too!!!!
Julie
I left CT in an ice storm this morning and arrived in San Diego where it was sunny and 70! Looking forward to some warmer runs this week but could definitly use that stuff when I get back to the deep freeze.
Cara
Crossing my fingers for the gloves so that I can actually FEEL my fingers enough to cross them the rest of winter ;)
Megan
love reading your blog! so inspired every time to keep up the hard work so one day I can run fast like you!
marci
I eould love more then anything is a fun stress free holiday this yr,
Monica Lambert
I thought for sure Brooks/Brooke was NOT a coincidence! ;)