A full running outfit (top, bottom, shoes) giveaway for your RUNNING INSPIRATION!!!

My husband is my inspiration! The motivation may not always be there, but the inspiration is. =) Another inspiration for running are the future children we will have together. That is still a little ways down the road, but I want to be the best and healthiest mom I can be when they come along. =)

You are my running inspiration :) Does that up my chances of winning, haha! But really, its fun to follow along as you progress, and to read about the ups and downs of your training.

My boyfriend inspires me to Run Happy! He created a monster I tell you. I could barely run a mile when I started but I was determined to follow him anywhere. Now I have 2 halfs under my belt and I’m training for my first full. I started dabbling with running after my divorce 3 years ago. An ex smoker in a bad marriage for 6 years turned runner extraordinaire!! #dramatic It literally saved my life! I am thankful every single day for what running has done for me! It gave me to courage and confidence I needed to make changes in my life.

My dad and husband inspire me everyday! I’ve run on and off for 15 years, but seeing them race makes me want to be faster! Someday I’ll catch up to them…

My husband! He encourages me to enjoy running yet reminds me I am more than a runner. He loves it when I run fast, encourages me to slow down when I need it, tells me take a break and goes out for a “trot” every now and then. When I was I hurt, he took me to the doctor and told me the sky is not falling.

My sister is my runspiration too! She started running in high school. And though I didn’t catch the bug right away, watching her in her XC races planted a seed. As adults we started running local 5k’s and 10k’s together and set a goal of running a marathon in the future (oh boy). Then, about 6.5 years ago, she had a stroke–at the young age of 34. At first, she couldn’t eat, speak, or even breathe on her own, let alone walk or run. But with time and a positive attitude, she’s made a miraculous recovery. And 3 years after her stroke, she ran her first marathon and has run 5 marathons since! I think if she can do that, what’s my excuse? Like your sister, she is a bright, positive, strong person–the best big sister a girl could have.

My son is my inspiration. I want to teach him to have a healthy relationship with exercise and encourage him to enjoy it!

My sister is my strength and inspiration as well. She was diagnosed with breast cancer last year at the age of 32 and about one week after having a baby. Whenever I’m facing a challenge while running and just want to give up, I think about how strong and resilient my sister has been during surgery and chemotherapy and still maintains a positive attitude for her husband, son, my family, and friends. I’m really looking forward to running with her again, along with my nephew :)

My husband inspires me to run happy! I have run the Boston Marathon 12 times in a row and he’s not only supports my training, but everyone on my team as well. While we train through the cold and snow here in Boston he shows up every Saturday for our long runs and provides water stop support. He has given me the most amazing gift of understanding and encouragment throughout the years and all I give back is a tired, hungry, sweaty mess. I couldn’t do it without him.

We are so lucky to have such supportive people in our lives!

My late uncle inspires me to run happy. When he was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago I made the decision to join Fred’s Team, a charity that raises money for Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. And although I felt powerless in helping him with his health, I knew that raising money to help find a cure for cancer could possibly change the world. My uncle inspires me to do things that he could no longer do. Jon had the power of making a strong, immediate impression and has left a void in the lives of his family and friends and in the community in which he lived and devoted his life to. You could always count on Uncle Jon to be playfully sarcastic, and he loved to tell stories and share his memories. He had a boyish grin, and was young at heart, and he was young. Anyone who knew Jon knows that he was extremely proud of his family and had overwhelming love for us.
If there is one thing I can do to honor him, it is to run happy and to live happy, helping as many people as I can. Each year after his passing I will continue to run 26.2 miles at the NYC marathon with Fred’s Team in his honor and for all the people who have lost the person who inspired them the most.

Thanks Janae for letting me share this story.
Best,
Stephanie Wagner

My boyfriend! When we first met he inspired me to get into working out more and more.. being with him has taken me from a place of insecurity to a place of confidence and pride in my body. He doesn’t mind getting up super early to come watch me race.. During on of my races he actually rode my PINK bike around the course next to me so that he could cheer me on.. It was soo awesome.. I love having that person in my life who keeps me accountable and supports my dreams :)

My mom is my inspiration. She has raised 4 healthy children, worked full time, went to school and did most of the house work as my dad is a parapalegic. She is now a grandma who drops everything for her grandchildren and is helping my husband and I through difficult times. She is recovering from foot surgery and this outfit would surely help cheer her up and excite her for recovery!

My husband has been a runner for years starting when he ran cross country in high school. He has continued to be a faithful runner since then through every stage of life. He inspires me because generally speaking, it’s not something he loves to do-it’s more of a duty to him. He is incredibly disciplined and sees being fit and healthy as part of his job and as part of caring for his family. Though he doesn’t love running as I do, it is motivating to me and challenges my mental toughness to observe someone who just gets it done-no questions asked.

My friend Jen inspires me to run happy. She is so determined and such a hard worker, and she always makes me laugh. She would totally deserve a new running outfit!

My running friends and running blogs like HRG are my inspiration to Run Happy!!! Whenever I have a hard time getting out the door, I think about all the others who are out running and it gives me that extra push. Thank you HRG!

My husband inspires me to run happy! I enjoy the release that running gives and it just feels good to know what I’ve accomplished at the end of a run. But, nothing is better knowing that I’ve accomplished something and doing it with my husband. Success together is rewarding.

Twitted it out: https://twitter.com/carabednar/status/489055531265720320

My best friend no matter all the struggles she has faced she keeps running with a positive attitude …..we are running her first 1/2 marathon together this august in Vancouver ……can not be more proud of her

My kids inspire me to run happy. I want them to love running/physical activity so that they grow up with healthy outlets for energy/stress/worry. I run so that they know that it’s good to do hard things and that everyone can do it. I was so proud the other day when my son went to hug me and said “wait, are you all sweaty?” because there was a chance that *I* might be sweaty from exercising. Such a change from two years ago!

My husband is definitely my workout inspiration. No matter how tired he is, or what a busy day he had, he always makes time for the gym. Exercising is a part of our relationship, and we look forward to having a healthy, happy future together.

Maybe it’s cliche or egotistical to say…I inspire MYSELF to run happy. I am my own best reason to make myself proud.

My mom is by biggest inspiration when it comes to running and really fitness in general…she just finished her battle with breast cancer and chemotherapy and remained active throughout the WHOLE thing! Every time I am running in this ridiculous FLorida humidity and want to keel over and die I think of her and how she powered through so much this past year- it really makes me feel like I can do anything!

My mom inspires me to run happy. she started running at 60. She’s 64 now. She was just diagnosed with a heart condition and I am not sure she can keep running halves with my sister and I.

Even if she cant I will run FOR her.

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I started running races to lose weight but over the last couple of years I have packed it back on (and then some) a trend my dog has happily jumped at too. So now we run together every morning to get back to a healthier weight and improve overall fitness. Seeing her face every morning makes it that much easier to lace up the Brooks!

You are my run happy inspiration, Janae! When I don’t feel like getting out there in the a.m., I look forward to your upbeat blog post and it gets me going with a smile on my face :-)

My family is my inspiration especially my 10 month old son who is the light of my life. I so very much enjoy running with him in the jogging stroller and having that “Run Happy” time together. He doesn’t mind me running slow or pushing the heavy stroller up the hills sometimes or even when I sing Lady Gaga loudly. He’s the best and running with him makes my heart happy :)

My husband, a non runner, is my inspiration! He listens to me cry when I am injured or down about running and he also listens to me talk about it non stop when things are going my way. I am not sure if I will be able to continue to run because I have been diagnosed with lumbar arthritis and I have taken some time to work on building up my core and the rest of my body to support me if I do decide to continue. I keep asking him “do you think I should just quit?”. And he always says “not yet”. He is amazing.

My mom inspires me to run happy. She has always been so supportive of my training and races and loves coming to watch any of them. She always says how much she wishes she could run, so she loves that I continue to do so.

Just shared the giveaway on Facebook :-)

My best friend inspires me to run happy! Just like your sister, she got me into running when I just started a few months ago. Running has helped her lose weight but since then she has found it to be her solace and stress-reliever. She has been there with me from my first run, to helping me pick shoes and sending me positive snaps whenever I reached a new milestone in training. She was at the finish line of my first every race with a huge smile and clapping, waiting with a celebratory hug! She pushes me every time I think I can’t go farther and even though she doesn’t fully know it, she’s the reason why I love running. She’s also the only person I’d go blow $150 with on new running clothes on any given day. She’s my inspiration, my guide, and my best friend! She also just got her first pair of Brooks and is loving them. I can’t think of a more deserving woman for this giveaway!

My mom inspires me to run. She is so supportive of my running.

My team leader inspires me to run happy. He is in his 50s and absolutely loves running. If I’m late for work or have to leave early even with out busy schedules it is totally ok if the reason is because I’m going running. When it’s windy or snowy and I don’t want to get out there, he keeps telling me how exciting it is to run in the elements. When I run with him when it’s windy, he just smiles and say ‘I’m alive, I’m alive’. It’s like that’s his mantra. He’s gotten the whole team to run. We run mondays after work whether it’s 90 degrees and humid or wet and windy. The guy just loves running! Instead of asking how you are he asks ‘have you run today?’. It’s contagious!

I also just tweeted about the giveaway!
https://twitter.com/runonglitter/status/489061462518665217

My dad definitely inspires me to run happy. He is my biggest cheerleader and always has words of encouragement when I am down or nervous about a race. He has run a few half marathons with me and I am so proud of him. It’s a great feeling to do it together!

My online running group inspires me to run happy. Many have lost a significant amount of weight and keep me motivated to stay mindful and thankful for my physical abilities!

I am inspired to run happy by my kids. They find happiness is everything. I feel like we can learn so much from kids. Why complicate life? Running makes me happy so I run! :)

My friends and running partners inspire me to run happy! I picked up three running partners this year and they are the best – they encourage me to do more. I’m also inspired by all the beauty I observe while running outside – God reminding me why I run and that every run is a true gift.

Here’s my tweet about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/runlikeabird/status/489063492339908608

My family (husband and two kids) inspire me to run and lift them weights! I love how working out makes me feel like I can just tackle whatever the day throws at me. Your blog has been a wonderful inspiration as well as your life’s ups and downs, but constant positive and enduring faith drive you through it all!

My BRF (best running friend) Veronique is my inspiration to Run Happy! She is seriously the best friend ever. When I first got into running a couple years ago, I couldn’t get anyone to join in the fun until I met V. Without hesitation, she signed up for a race with me, and we’ve been training together ever since. She is always so positive and motivating, especially when I begin to doubt myself. She always knows the right thing to say so my head doesn’t get the best of me. Our long runs are like massive therapy sessions where we hash out everything cool/weird/challenging/sad in our lives. Sadly, she is moving to Austin in a couple weeks. I don’t know what I am going to do without her, but I’m sure she’ll keep motivating me to run happy from halfway across the country!

Firstly, I love that you have an awesome sister! I have 2 amazing sisters and they truly light up my world.

My babies inspire me to Run Happy! There’s nothing greater than knowing that I am teaching them how to be healthy and the best part of any race or even training run is knowing that they are waiting for me at the finish line.

my sister inspires me to run happy! she is so encouraging and her support has made me be able to push through tons of training and so many races!!

Mary, my running coach and friend inspires me, and many others every day, and she is the reason I went from running 1 mile to 26.2- her motivation and unwillingness to allow me to give up on myself. She is a single mom of a little one too, and even through her marriage fell apart unexpectedly, she never waivered in her devotion to us; she always puts everyone else first, and herself and her running last. She never shops for herself, only for her little boy, so I know how much she would appreciate something just for her. She is the epitome of grace and strength through difficult times, and she always is there to cheer us on in our smallest and greatest efforts no matter what the circumstances, due to her big heart we have become a running family.

My dad has always been the greatest inspiration for me when it comes to running. He was the one who I started running with. I saw him running marathons and wondered if I could do even half of it one day… I can still remember when whe were running my first 10k together and I was so tired and angry! He helped me go through it though and now I’m the one running full marathons. Sadly my dad’s knee is injured and we won’t be able to run a marathon together as we planned for years ago.

My kids are my running inspiration. I want to show them:
1. how important it is to stay healthy,
2. take time for yourself to be a fit person,
3. and to show them that if you work at it, you can accomplish hard things.
They’re still pretty young, but I’m very excited to get them out running with me when they’re a bit older. Right now, we’re at least biking with no training wheels, so that’s kind of a big deal! :)

My three girls inspire me! Having a healthy body image and confidence is the best example!

My sister, Katie.
This last year has been THE hardest of my entire life and she has rearranged her whole life around mine, She’s gotten me out of bed, slept with me when i couldn’t be alone, done my dishes, made sure I had food in my fridge, forced me out on runs and not once gotten frustrated with me still feeling sad. She has truly taught me what grace and patience are.

My running friends inspire me. There’s nothing like knowing your best friends are waiting outside your door at 5:30 to get you out of bed yourself! Thanks for the giveaway.

My kids inspire me to run happy. I had my two youngest (out of three) a little later in life. I want to be active and healthy so I can be I their lives for a long time to come! I also try to stay active and healthy to show them a good example. My youngest girl (7) has even started to enjoy kids races. So I do hope to pass off some of this “run happy” onto them. It would be awesome to run real races with them when they are adults!

My friend Jenna is my running inspiration. She manages to find time to fit in running and being a mommy (like you!). She will travel to do races with me and always is up for a run/race when I go visit her.

My college roommate inspires me. She would run no matter what the weather looked like in Syracuse.

My friends are my inspiration! It started with just my friend Melissa; she would run the last bit of my races with me when I was just starting to run! Then being active and healthy started to spread through our group of friends like wildfire! Now, whenever we all get together we talk about how we are doing things in our lives to be healthy. Some of us like to run, others like to go to the gym or go cycling. One of them is doing her very first Gran Fondo this weekend. We all inspire each other now, which is just so awesome to have witnessed. :)

There are several people that truly inspire and motivate me to run.
My daughter, Norah, inspires me each and every day…I hope that if she sees the love and motivation I have for this sport that one day she will have that same motivation for whatever it is she loves. I absolutely love seeing her grab my running shoes when I say I’m going for a run, I can only hope in some years she’ll be right beside me during those runs:) she is my biggest fan! My mother, she is without a doubt my rock and my favorite running buddy. She was the one that started me on this journey and helped me through the good, bad and ugly. It’s so easy to give up but she has always been right besides me (or in my head) just telling me to keep going, don’t give up. She has taught me so much about running but the one thing I have learned is that running is so much for than distance and speed, it’s therapy…where I go to distress. Nothing is better than getting caught up in your thoughts and music, those are the best runs. Another amazing woman that motivates me is, YOU! You are honestly such an inspiration to me (and many many others) I saw you at the RW festival last year in Bethlehem and ever since then I have been an avid fan. I started reading your blog and have to say you’re like one of the funniest people i know (because I feel like we are good friends) you motivate me to be a better runner, to set goals but to also not take running so seriously. I constantly find myself thinking ‘wwjd’ [what would Janae do] when I’m struggling finishing my run and I think of my daughter!! The sooner I’m done with my run the quicker I get to see that beautiful little face. Even if I don’t win this contest I just want to say Thank You!!! Also, thanks for letting me share this with you!!!!!:):):)
-Jillian xo

My children inspire me. If I keep writing, I’ll start crying. So, let’s just leave it at that. Thanks for the giveaway!

All the folks out there just doing it inspire me to RUN HAPPY! Every time I run around my neighborhood, on the trail, or in a race I see people of all ages, backgrounds, and ability levels out there doing their thing, the best they can. It inspires me to never take my health for granted, to treat others kindly, and RUN :)

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My husband and kids inspire me to run. My kids are getting to the age that they want to come run with me. I love that we can do something healthy together.

Hi there, my daughter Emily Hubbel is my inpiration. 3.5 years ago she was diagnosed with childhood cancer, neuroblastoma, and today still fights. I have seen all the pain and suffering that she has gone through and continue to go through that she inspires me to be a better person. She makes me Run Happy because although a lot of the time it can be painful to run, I think of everything she went through and I can do it.

My Family! Even though my kids are still young (5 &9), they always inspire me to run hard! They always think that I will win every race and are so excited when I bring home any race goodies. My husband for always supporting and encouraging me even when things are hard.

One of my closest friends, Sienna, inspires me to run happy :) When I reached the lowest point of my eating disorder, she helped to pull me up and showed me how running can be used to help me get better instead of just burning a bunch of calories and losing weight. She told me if you want to run, you have to fuel yourself- you can’t run on nothing! She also had been through a lot in her life and she used running as her therapy for that. I’m so grateful to her for inspiring me to get healthy again and run happy!!