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Run Like A Mother – Give Away!

in Lifestyle on 04/23/10

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I think deep deep deep within me there is an athlete. 

I used to play basketball.

I used to play volleyball.

I really was on a swim team..like forever ago.

I played field hockey for one year too.  I liked the way cute skirts.

Somewhere between University, chasing boys, choosing a career, falling in love, and having babies, I lost my inner athlete.  Sigh.

I think I just stopped making time for me!  Between nursing, then carpools, career changes, moves, sleep deprivation, life just got in the way.

Then along comes…

Run Like A Mother. 

How To Get Moving-and Not Lose Your Family, Job, or Sanity

by  Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea

These two incredibly witty running Mama’s have written a must read book for any woman who runs, who used to run, or like me…..has an inner athlete within that needs a kick in the pants! 

This easy to read book covers a huge number of topics!  Some of my faves would have to include motivation, clothing, music, marathoners, body image, marriage and potty talk! Yes!  Potty talk!

Dripping with great girlfriend style advice it’s a book you really could read twice.   Run Like A Mother reminds Women that is is Okay to take time for themselves.  It speaks to the invisible bond among runners and the natural high one gets from reaching a fought for goal.  It’s pure Mama motivation. 

From practical tips to little know tricks, they are all here, wrapped up nice and neat in one cute inspirational package.  Whether you are a newbie or a pro, you won’t even be finished the book before you are ready to tie up those laces and get running.

Run Like A Mother even got me back on the treadmill! Baby steps:)

Want to see what it can do for you?  Here is your chance to win your very own copy of this fabulous book!

Mandatory Entry:

Follow me publicly on Google Friend Connect, or tell me that you already do and tell me what motivates you to get up off the couch and do something for yourself! What gets you moving?

2 Steps there friends!  Please do both.

Easy Extra Entry’s: Please leave separate comments for each!

1. Become a Fan of Run Like A Mother on Facebook, leave a comment on their wall saying ModernMom sent you!

2. Follow me on Twitter @SassyModernMom or tell me that you already do, and give this giveaway a tweet. Include @SassyModernMom and Run Like A Mother #Giveaway in your tweet.

3. Give me a new Vote at “Top Mommy Blogger” by following this link:

Top Mommy Blogs.

(Don’t worry I’ll know if you voted cause my number will creep up)

You can do this once a day all week, then come on back and tell me you did!

4. Follow my blog on facebook too! Network Blogs.

Again, PLEASE…leave separate comments for each entry and make sure I can contact you!! Leave me a valid e-mail address!

Contest is open to residents of the United States and Canada and closes Friday April 30th.

The winner will be picked by Random.org and will have 72 hours to respond once they are contacted or a new winner will be drawn.

Good Luck!

* I received product in exchange for hosting this giveaway. No monetary compensation was given for this post. The opinions in this post are my honest opinions and have not been influenced by the reception of said product.

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    Comments

    1. sandandstarfish says

      April 29, 2010 at 3:04 pm

      I’m a follower and I just thought I’d let you know that I’m hosting a couple giveaways on my site as well.

      Stop by and check them out if you have the chance!
      http://sandandstarfish.com/2010/04/29/its-giveaway-time-again

    2. litlsuzzy says

      April 28, 2010 at 8:10 pm

      I’m a fb fan with networked blogs.

    3. Christine Jensen says

      April 26, 2010 at 4:08 pm

      I follow as Chris

      Hmm..motivation…every time I run a little bit faster, and new cute running clothes!

      kissyjensen at gmail dot com

    4. Polly says

      April 24, 2010 at 10:34 am

      Im following your blog.

      What motivates me is that I have no extra $$$ to buy new clothes, so Ive got to fit in the ones I already have!!

    5. Marla says

      April 24, 2010 at 2:43 am

      You’ve got my vote!

    6. Marla says

      April 24, 2010 at 2:42 am

      I am a follower and darn happy to be one. I’m just getting up and running because I am too young to be old.

    7. Ace says

      April 23, 2010 at 9:32 pm

      I already follow, too. I should read this book, but I don’t know if it will help me. I used to play softball and basketball on the school teams and for fun, just about every other sport. That was a LONG time ago, though. I think my inner athelete moved to more motivated pastures a long time ago.

    8. Secret Mom Thoughts says

      April 23, 2010 at 8:59 pm

      I became a fan of Run Like A Mother on FB.

    9. The Empress says

      April 23, 2010 at 7:52 pm

      I already follow, but I needs me this book. Like in a fierce way.

      Have pity…

    10. Sara @ Domestically Challenged says

      April 23, 2010 at 7:44 pm

      i So need this book! Of course I follow you!!!

    11. He & Me + 3 says

      April 23, 2010 at 7:12 pm

      Whoops. I needed to write this in the other comment sorry.
      Any friend that wants to work out with me…I am good to go, but to do it alone. Nah I would just rather blog:)

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