DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!

Want to win ALL of this?

Well keep reading! (yeah, it's kind of long, but look at all those goodies! It will be worth it!)

As most of you know, I am racing my 2010 season once again as a proud member of Team Fight (hey look, that's me on the main page! woo!) in support of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults.

The UCF provides support programs, education and resources, free of charge, to young adults, their families and friends, who are affected by cancer. The Ulman Cancer Fund is the primary support through funding behind Cancer to 5k, a program very close to my heart. Created by my beautiful sister Holly Shoemaker, Cancer to 5k is a training program designed to introduce and/or reintroduce cancer survivors to physical activity by providing them with the training program, coaches, encouragement and support necessary to complete a 5K. Again, this is provided FREE OF CHARGE to all participants! To continue providing these awesome programs, The Ulman Fund needs your support.

While sitting around avoiding studying for finals, I came up with the idea to host an online raffle of sorts to benefit the UCF. I contacted a bunch of companies, hoping to hear back from a few. And well, the results were overwhelming. Help poured in, and before I knew it, I had enough donations to put together multiple, awesome raffles. A HUGE thank you for all of your help!!

The first one will be geared towards running moms, because after all , this is "Run Faster Mommy!" and I hold a special place in my heart for all of you baby/toddler/teen/grandchild wrangling speedsters! Of course, this is also open to anyone who knows a special running lady in their life (or really likes pink, haha).

Without further ado...the goods! The winner of this raffle will receive ALL of the following:



$31.50 gift card to Road I.D.


If you don't have a Road I.D. product, you NEED to get one. Hopefully you will never have to use it, but it is a safety precaution that every runner/cyclist should take. The gift certificate allows you to choose from a variety of products (shoe ID, wrist ID, ankle ID, etc) and customize your personal information. Already have an I.D.? Then check out some of the neat accessories and apparel available!




run u mother reflective running hat


I LOVE this company and everything it stands for, and I'm so glad they were able to help out with this raffle! About the hat:


The light weight dry wick material and breathable side vents let the air in and the sweat band under the cap keeps moisture away from your eyes. The reflective tape at the back closure and around the bill ensure you’ll be visible after dark.










36 GU ENERGY gel packs


6 of each of the following flavors:
Espresso Love
Tri-berry
Orange Burst
Strawberry Banana
Vanilla Bean
Lemon Sublime
"Simple to take, simple to digest, GU Energy Gel provides just what you need for premium exercise fuel and none of the extras that slow you down. GU takes you where you want to go, fast.
Launched in 1991, the world’s first energy gel is still the most efficient sports fuel available today. GU’s carbohydrate blend delivers high-quality, easily-digested and long-lasting energy for athletes in every sport and at all levels."

a few goodies from Recovery Socks

I am a HUGE advocate of the recovery sock. I don't own this particular brand, but I know many people who do and love them as much as I love mine! In this giveaway you will receive a pair of the Recovery socks. Shown are Pink size small women's 6.5-8.5/mens 5-7.5) but I will switch them out for the Silver size Medium (women's 9-11/men's 8-10)if you prefer. Also a pair of VitalSox (a low cut gradual compression sock) in your choice of size S,M, or L. (color varies depending on size, the S and L are white instead of black)Lastly, a Recovery sock sweatband!

No Slip! No Drip! BONDI BANDS!

I'm sure you've seen pictures of me rocking mine. Comfy, colorful, and creative headbands to fit every lifestyle and personality. The winner will receive two, one solid black and one sparkly swirly pink! (And if you are looking for their kick butt pony tail wicking hats...stay tuned for the next raffle!!)

Running Charm Necklace from Lift Your Sole

This picture does not do this necklace justice. It is BEAUTIFUL! Owner Jill personalized the necklace for this raffle, with three silver charms reading "run", "courage" and "believe". What a beautiful, stylish reminder of the sport we all love! Check out their website to find perfect gifts for the runners in your life!

a pair of EXPERIA socks from Thorlos.

They also sent me a pair to try out (have to write the review still) but I'll just say that I am giddy every time I see them in the clean laundry pile! Incredibly soft and cushiony. These socks are designed for high performance runners, cyclists, hikers and fitness walkers who prefer a minimal amount of foot protection. These socks are a size
small, fitting shoe size W 7-9 or M6-8

Halo II pullover headband (in pink of course!)

Halo Headbands are technically designed to keep sweat and sunscreen out of your eyes and off your glasses while training, working out, racing, or just working hard.Every Halo Headband includes our soft and comfortable Sweat Block Technology.This exclusive water-tight seal redirects sweat away from your face. The pullover is thin and works great under helmets!

3 packs of Honey Stinger energy chews

I'll probably keep these people in business with my own nutritional needs, haha! I've been using these since AFTER my last marathon, and I've yet to have a *single* stomach cramp with them. What's more, they aren't as hard/chewy as some other chews, so they are easier for me to take on the run

Honey stingers are an organic, natural energy gel made from a combination of pure Honey, pure water, Salt, Potassium Citrate and Vitamin B Complex (Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, B1, B2, B6, B12). The chews are pomegranate flavor (really yummy) and contain multiple carbohydrate source: glucose, fructose, maltose, sucrose. 160 calories per package.

Last but CERTAINLY not least, your very own official Cancer to 5k gear! Show your support for this AMAZING program!

You will get a women's fit Zorrel Dri-Balance shirt. It's a size L, but these things run super small. I'd say it will fit like a men's size Small t-shirt, only a bit more fitted.

Also, a Cancer to 5k water bottle, and a LIVESTRONG bracelet.

Now, what you've been waiting for "HOW DO I ENTER TO WIN THIS AWESOME PILE OF GOODIES?"

1) go to http://www.active.com/donate/teamfight2010/heathergannoe and make a donation for your virtual "raffle tickets" (all donations are tax deductable!)

$5 gets you one (1) entry
$10 gets you three (3) entries
$20 gets you ten (10) entries
$50 gets you thirty (30) entries
$100 gets you seventy (70) entries (hey, a girls gotta dream big!)

**also, the first four (4) people to donate $50 or more automatically receive a little goody bag with some GU, a recovery sock sweatband, and Livestrong bracelet.

If you don't have a blogger account, no problem! Just make sure you put your email address in the contact info when donating, so I can contact you if you are the winner!

There is no need to leave a comment if you don't want to (although I love hearing from you!) since active.com sends me an email letting me know the details of your donation. However, since I only know most of you by your bloggy names and not your official name, feel free to put them together for me in the comment zone (again, not necessary)

EXTRA ENTRY!
Tell your friends! Blogger, twitter, facebook, myspace, whatever! If they donate and comment that you referred them to this raffle, you get 2 bonus entries!

**so if you heard about this raffle elsewhere, do your pal a favor and let me know they referred you!**

The winner will be chosen by a random number generator on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010. That's right, you have 30 days to enter and tell everyone you know! I know it's a loooong time, but hey, it's for a darn good cause! Everyone and anyone is welcome to enter.

So go! Enter! Tell your friends! Spread the word! End 2009 with a good deed (your donation!) and take a chance at winning all of this running gear!

Thank you in advance on behalf of myself and the Ulman Cancer Fund!