Blogiversary giveaway: New Balance Fresh Foam Zantes

Hi friends! How are you? Can you believe the blog will be 7 years old this summer? Time flies when youโ€™re having fun. 

I never would have guessed that a little project/hobby I started while we were in Valdosta would grow and become the amazing community it is today. This little blog has brought so much joy to me (and our family) over the past 7 years, and has introduced me to lifelong friends, incredible opportunities, and to all of you! You are what make this the awesome space it is, and Iโ€™m so grateful to you all. Since the blogโ€™s birth, a LOT has happened.

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(Photo by Jacquelynn Buck)

Just to name a few of the major events:

-We had many adventures in Valdosta before moving to Tucson

-We bought our first house

-Accomplishing two huge dreams: making a fitness DVD and writing a book

Livi joined the family <3

-We moved to San Diego and became pregnant with baby #2

Many huge milestones have been captured here on the blog and itโ€™s been so much fun to share them with ya. Thank you for sticking around with me for all of this time! I have a good feeling about this next year, too. ๐Ÿ™‚

I made a little survey for your feedback if you wouldnโ€™t mind taking 2 minutes to fill it out. Iโ€™m always curious to hear what youโ€™d like me to change or implement on the site, and your ideas and feedback help me to make improvements and include the content you want to see. Thank you!!

As another way to say thanks, I put together a week of giveaways including some of my favorite products. None of these giveaways are sponsored, and I reached out to the companies to see if theyโ€™d help me hook you guys up. Weโ€™ll have one giveaway each day this week, and next Monday, Summer Shape Up begins! Iโ€™ll have a post up this week with some planning info + tips to set yourself up for Shape Up success. 

Blogiversary giveaway time

To start off this blogiversary party, I have an awesome prize from my friends at New Balance: Fresh Foam Zantes for 4 lucky readerfriends. 

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Iโ€™ve been using and loving the Fresh Foam Zantes for running and cross training for a few months now. I was in the market for a new running shoe, and these are PERFECT. Iโ€™m really weird about shoes feeling like they weigh my feet down, and these are extremely light yet super supportive. Iโ€™m going to order another pair so I can rotate between the two. Theyโ€™re well-loved.

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4 lucky readers will each receive their own pair of Fresh Foam Zantes, courtesy of New Balance.

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Hereโ€™s how to enter:

-Leave a comment below with a workout youโ€™re doing this week

-Like Fitnessista on Facebook and leave an extra comment

-Like New Balance on Facebook and leave an extra comment

-Pin an image from this post and leave an extra comment with the link to your pin

ALL giveaway winners will be announced next Monday <3

Ready, set, go!

xoxo

Gina

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  1. Sylvia on June 9, 2015 at 7:11 am

    Today at the gym I’ll b working on lower body workout and finish with 30 min on the elliptical- woohoo!

  2. Jessica on June 9, 2015 at 7:11 am

    This morning, I did a mish-mash of cardio and strenght- 5 minute intervals on the treadmill,stairmaster and rower, with sets of 10 pushups in between each interval. Two rounds of this, and I was a sweaty monster!

  3. Melissa on June 9, 2015 at 7:12 am

    Training for 1/2 marathon- so running 4 to 5 times a week and upper body weights 2xs a week!

  4. Grace on June 9, 2015 at 7:13 am

    Run, lots of spin, yoga, and weight HIIT classes!

  5. Ashley V on June 9, 2015 at 7:14 am

    I’m getting back into running! I took a break and focused on a 28-day workout plan that didn’t include it, but I am so glad to start again!

  6. Ashley V on June 9, 2015 at 7:15 am

    ๐Ÿ™‚ Also, happy Blogiversary! I can’t believe it’s been 7 years-I can’t really remember when I started reading your blog, but it’s probably been 3ish. Hard to remember when I wasn’t following!

  7. Kristen on June 9, 2015 at 7:15 am

    I just joined a new gym – so checking out some of the classes… so far, spin and barre.

  8. Kelly on June 9, 2015 at 7:16 am

    I’m hitting up a hot power yoga class after work tonight- can’t wait to sweat out all of the bad stuff ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Charlotte on June 9, 2015 at 7:17 am

    Like you on Facebook!

  10. Danielle on June 9, 2015 at 7:18 am

    Track workout today!

  11. Charlotte on June 9, 2015 at 7:18 am

    I’m doing orange theory this week!

  12. Charlotte on June 9, 2015 at 7:19 am

    ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy blog birthday! You have built an incredible blog!

  13. Morgan on June 9, 2015 at 7:21 am

    ๐Ÿ™‚ almost forgot my extra entry! Happy blog birthday!

  14. Michelle O on June 9, 2015 at 7:22 am

    ๐Ÿ™‚ Can’t decide between circuit training and barre class today, either way my quads will be burning!

  15. Alana on June 9, 2015 at 7:24 am

    Love the bright pink! I pinned: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/130252614199638542/

  16. Jen on June 9, 2015 at 7:24 am

    This week my focus is making sure I hit at least 10,000 steps each day! Sounds easier than it is with a job where I sit most of the day…but I’m doing pretty well by making sure to include walking breaks during work and afterwork.

  17. Alana on June 9, 2015 at 7:24 am

    Workout this week: soccer game last night (and I scored a goal! haha always fun since I play defense and don’t often have scoring opportunities)

  18. Jen on June 9, 2015 at 7:25 am

    Like you on Facebook.

  19. Kristy B. on June 9, 2015 at 7:25 am

    7 years! Quite an accomplishment!

    I’m alternating running and weight training this week and I’m going to an outdoor yoga event that’s raising money for a local charity on Thursday!

  20. Alana on June 9, 2015 at 7:25 am

    Liked on Facebook ๐Ÿ™‚ Congrats on 7 years (geez, times files!)

  21. Ashley on June 9, 2015 at 7:26 am

    Walking the dogs!

  22. Ashley on June 9, 2015 at 7:27 am

    ๐Ÿ™‚ Looking forward to walking the dogs, we’ve had nothing but rain this week! Congrats n your blogiversary–thank you for letting us get a glimpse into your life!

  23. Sara S on June 9, 2015 at 7:28 am

    I liked New Balance on Facebook!

  24. Kaleigh on June 9, 2015 at 7:28 am

    Cute shoes! I’ll be doing some stroller runs with my little dude if it’s not too hot!

  25. Kristy B. on June 9, 2015 at 7:28 am
  26. Kristy B. on June 9, 2015 at 7:29 am

    I like Fitnessista on Facebook!

  27. Alana on June 9, 2015 at 7:29 am

    Also liked NB on the ol’ Facebook. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

  28. Kristy B. on June 9, 2015 at 7:29 am

    I like New Balance on Facebook!

  29. Carrie A on June 9, 2015 at 7:29 am

    Dog walking and tabata + biking with the hubby!

  30. Lisa @ Lisa the Vegetarian on June 9, 2015 at 7:29 am

    A workout I’ll be doing this week is Zumba!

  31. Carrie A on June 9, 2015 at 7:30 am

    I like Fitnessista on Facebook!

  32. Erica on June 9, 2015 at 7:30 am

    Those shoes are super cute! I’m lifting heavy this week and focusing on legs.

  33. LJ on June 9, 2015 at 7:33 am

    ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy blogiversary!

    I have to brag: I PR’d last weekend on a half marathon. This week I am giving my body some yoga love. My body sure deserves it. I would have loved to join you on your first (or any other for that matter) yoga class, but unfortunately I live too far away.

  34. Katie on June 9, 2015 at 7:34 am

    I’m trying to talk myself into a lunch run but man, it’s humid! May be treadmill season.

  35. Katie on June 9, 2015 at 7:35 am

    ๐Ÿ™‚ Those shoes are too cute!

  36. Emily on June 9, 2015 at 7:35 am

    I did a 56 mile bike ride on Sunday – longest ever!

  37. Katie on June 9, 2015 at 7:36 am

    Pinned the shoes!

  38. Carolyn on June 9, 2015 at 7:36 am

    Working out with my trainer today.

  39. Carolyn on June 9, 2015 at 7:37 am

    Liked Fitnessista on Facebook.

  40. Carolyn on June 9, 2015 at 7:38 am
  41. Jacqueline on June 9, 2015 at 7:43 am

    A trail run after work today along the Hudson!

  42. Jess on June 9, 2015 at 7:45 am
  43. Ashlee on June 9, 2015 at 7:47 am

    Congrats! Today, I’m packing for vacation and working in some baby weights throughout the day!

  44. Ashlee on June 9, 2015 at 7:47 am

    Liked NB on FB!

  45. Tabatha on June 9, 2015 at 7:53 am

    ๐Ÿ™‚ I’m running this week, just signed up for my first half marathon this fall!

  46. Ryanne on June 9, 2015 at 7:55 am

    looking forward to taking body pump and body step!

  47. Kristin on June 9, 2015 at 7:55 am

    This week I’ll be doing some walks outside since the weather is finally nice here. However, I will also be trying my first Orangetheory class thanks to your recommendation and love for it! Here’s hoping I make it through my first class. Thanks for your blog and letting us into your life.

  48. Jessie R on June 9, 2015 at 7:57 am

    Cycle class on Fridays!

  49. Jessie R on June 9, 2015 at 7:58 am

    I like Fitnessista on FB! ๐Ÿ™‚

  50. Paula on June 9, 2015 at 7:58 am

    Wow, 7 years, Happy blogiversary! I love the week of giveaways idea and those shoes are super cute! This week I’m planning on doing some walking as my fitness routine, since I’m at the beginning of my first pregnancy ๐Ÿ™‚ and that’s all my doctor is allowing at this point for me.

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