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Say Goodbye to ‘Rank Stank’ with ShowerPill Athletic Body Wipes- A Giveaway!

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Athletic wipes that prevent eliminate germs, keep you fresh on the go.

A portable way to stay fresh and kill harmful germs on skin.

Hello, this is the mother in me speaking – I’m concerned about your personal hygiene. Whether you feel sticky, stinky or are worried about dangerous bacteria lurking in public places, ShowerPill is the perfect product for you. ShowerPill isn’t a “pill” at all, but instead an athletic body wipe designed to keep you fresh and clean while on-the go. These good-sized, thick 9×8 inch premium moistened antibacterial body wipes have the versatility to kill germs found on the dirtiest, smelliest wrestler yet are gentle enough for us more delicate ladies. The alcohol-free, moisturizing formula is proven to kill more than 99.99% of germs – the nasty Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) or Escherichia Coli (E Coli) don’t stand a chance.

It was hot and humid today in Austin, so I decided that a ShowerPill post-race wipe down was in order after my morning 5k – we had to leave to go straight to a lunch event. I was impressed with how soft and thick the wipe was (way more plush than a baby wipe) and it left me feeling clean without any overly-perfumed or sticky residue.  Now, I am in no way advocating the use of ShowerPill athletic wipes as a long-term solution to showering (but oh how my 9 year-old son would love that), but it does offer a quick, convenient fix for the ripe runner, sweaty cyclist or grossed-out gym goer.  You could also use these toss-away towels to freshen up after a long plane ride or a day at the beach.

Each box of ShowerPill has 10 individually-wrapped wipes that can be proactively stashed in a purse, gym bag, suitcase, desk drawer or wherever! For you lucky, lucky readers I am offering two times the ShowerPill fun — a giveaway with two winners and a special discount code that can be used for 10 % off your entire purchase of ShowerPill via Amazon.com (click through below and enter claim code RUNNERS2  — offer valid until May, 17, 2012 )

Giveaway:

Two winners will receive one 10-pack box each of ShowerPill Athletic Body Wipes (ARV $12.50 each)

Entry Period: May 5, 2012 through May 20, 2012

Entry Methods (6 different ways): 

  1. Like ShowerPill on Facebook and post separately in ‘leave reply’ below that you ‘liked’.  (1x entry)
  2. Like The Fit Fork on Facebook  and post separately in ‘leave reply’ below that you ‘liked’.  (1x entry)
  3. Follow @showerpill on Twitter and post separately in ‘leave reply’ below that you ‘followed’. (1x entry)
  4. Follow @thefitfork on Twitter and post separately in ‘leave reply’ below that you ‘followed’. (1x entry)
  5. Subscribe to email list found on right sidebar of The Fit Fork where it says ‘enter your email address’ – don’t forget to confirm subscription email that comes via Feedburner. Post separately in ‘leave reply’ below that you ‘subscribed’. (1x entry)
  6. Post to ‘replies’ below with which sport or activity you’d use ShowerPill after. (1x entry)

 Open to U.S. and Canadian entrants, 18 years or older. Void where prohibited by law. This Giveaway is brought to you by The Fit Fork and is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. For complete giveaway rules please click HERE. 

Boston Marathon and 26.2 Brew

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It was blazing hot at the 2012 Boston Marathon, temperatures reaching 88 degrees and no cloud cover in sight on April 16th race day.  But, one thing that kept me running toward the finish of this sweltering, semi-sadistic event was the reward of a tour at Samuel Adams® Brewery.  I had signed up for a ‘go and see’ of this popular craft beer maker and gosh-golly-darn-it, I wasn’t going to be late for the party.

Found out that Samuel Adams, brewer and patriot, really doesn’t have anything to do with the brand other than the company, founded in 1985, thought he captured the spirit of the flagship Boston Lager® beer. Another factoid, it turns out this little brewery is more of a research and development post, making only about 1-percent of the company’s beer – the remainder is produced in Cincinnati, OH and Breinigsville, PA.

In the tasting room, I got to partake in quite a bit of beer sampling including Boston Lager®, Summer Ale, and Boston 26.2 Brew, a ‘seasonal’ recipe. I really enjoyed the Boston 26.2 Brew, a special draft-only edition made to be served at official race events and at restaurants and bars along the race course. A real bummer, none of it was planned for bottling, so we couldn’t take any home – maybe they’ll change that next year!

After the tour, we considered heading to the pub straight across the street from the historic Granary Burying Ground, the final resting place of many famous colonial Americans. From the pub window you can actually see headstones and the joke is you can enjoy a cold Sam Adams beer . . . over a cold Sam Adams. Instead we walked over to Doyle’s Café, the first place to ever carry Sam Adams on tap, to enjoy a little more of the 26.2 brew . . . and much-earned pizza!

A Sweet, Smoothie-licious Giveaway!

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Happy spring! Spring has symbolically been considered a time of renewal, so it’s definitely time to kick off the birth of this blog (and the start of smoothie season) with a sweet, sweet giveaway.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delight as the making of your morning, post-workout or bedtime snack smoothie becomes even easier than ever imagined. One lucky winner will get to frappe frozen concoctions with the help of a Hamilton Beach Classic Blender and 2 coupons for make-at-home smoothie kits from Jamba Juice. Just imagine how awesome this stainless-steel blending bad-boy will look sitting atop your kitchen counter top!  We’ve gone even more bananas — four runners-up will also each receive 2 coupons for free Jamba Juice smoothie kits for flavorful, fat-free fun at home.  Read below for all the skinny on entering and good luck!

Giveaway:

  • One (1) person receives a Hamilton Beach Classic 12-speed Stainless Steel Blender model #52277 (ARV $60) and 2 coupons for free Jamba Juice smoothie kits (ARV $6.58).
  • Four (4) runners-up receive 2 coupons for free Jamba Juice smoothie kits (ARV $6.58).

Entry Dates:  March 20 – April 20, 2012, midnight.

Entry Methods: 

  1. Like The Fit Fork on Facebook  and post separately in ‘leave reply’ below that you ‘liked’.  (Mandatory 1x entry)
  2. Follow @thefitfork on Twitter and post separately in ‘leave reply’ below that you ‘followed’. (Optional 1x entry)
  3. Subscribe to email list found on right sidebar of The Fit Fork where it says ‘enter your email address’ – don’t forget to confirm subscription email that comes via Feedburner. Post separately in ‘leave reply’ below that you ‘subscribed’. (Optional 1x entry)
  4. Post to ‘replies’ below with your favorite smoothie ingredient. (Optional daily entry
Note: Facebook ‘likes,’ Twitter ‘follows’ and email subscriptions will be cross-checked.
Giveaway open to U.S. entrants, 18 years or older. Void where prohibited by law. This Giveaway is brought to you by The Fit Fork and is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. For complete giveaway rules please click HERE. 


Made-at-Home Smoothies– Give ‘Em a Whirl!

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Hurray! Tomorrow is the first official day of spring, the weather is beginning to warm up and it’s time to start enjoying a run, workout or just some well-deserved relaxation in the great outdoors. I don’t know about you, but sipping on – or  swigging down, as the case may be – a delicious smoothie is one of my favorite ways to recover from a hard workout or just treat myself to a healthy breakfast or midnight snack.

So, it’s no surprise for me to say that the friendly folks down at my nearby Jamba Juice refer to me by my favorite flavor profile –  “How are you today Ms. Mango Mantra® with Immunity and Whey Protein Boost?”  Sometimes I just can’t get down to the shop but need my smoothie fix to get through the day, so I was really excited to find out about the frozen smoothie kits from Jamba Juice that you can purchase at your local grocery store.  Before you head out to stock the freezer, remember to check out the Jamba Juice website to find a retail carrier in your area.  Each kit (found in the frozen food aisle) makes two smoothies each that are loaded with all-natural fruits (1 full serving of your daily requirement), fat-free yogurt, and a good-for-you antioxidant boost. Whipping up a batch is super easy – just add juice and blend!

Since I’m a an awesome ‘Jamba Juice Ambassador of Wow’, agreeing to try it out and then share my honest opinion with other enthusiasts of healthy blended beverages was a no-brainer.  I tried the Razzmatazz® and I would definitely give it a thumbs up – convenient, easy to make and super yummy. I also liked the fact that I had some control over the ingredients and whipped up my second round with my preferred flavor of protein powder and some freeze-dried acai berry – fancy, I know!

Give ‘em a whirl! Smoothie Kits from Jamba Juice come in these five fun flavors based on top-sellers in store:

Mango-a-go-go®

Razzmatazz®

Strawberries Wild®

Caribbean Passion®

Orange Dream Machine®

And, come back to The Fit Fork tomorrow to sign up for our very first giveaway. If you need a hint, all I can say is it’s one sweet prize!

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Tired of Egg Whites and Chicken? Time to Meet Meat!

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Attention carnivores!  The April 2012 edition of Runner’s World has hit the stands, tackling the meaty issue of whether or not eating beef and other red meats is beneficial for the athlete.  Go ahead and indulge in moderation, the scientific verdict shows that lean red meats in moderation helps to rebuild and strengthen muscles by replenishing vital protein and amino acids lost during training. Additionally, iron is plentiful in beef, making a steak dinner a fine way to refuel for endurance athletes who require approximately 30-percent more of this nutrient than the general population.  Plus, a modest 3.5-ounce serving of lean beef provides 34-percent of the daily requirement for Zinc, a mineral that encourages a resilient immune system.

For many of us, this renewed belief in beef is nothing new.  I’ve been blabbing about beef and how it’s helping my running performance now for a couple years.  Thanks to the Texas Beef Council, I gave up my boring grilled chicken breast existence to enjoy the bounty of delicious lean beef – did you know there are actually a whopping 29 cuts of lean beef?  And, when I say ‘lean,’ I mean each 3-ounce serving contributes  ‘less than  200 calories, less than 10 grams of total fat, less than 4.5 grams of saturated fat and less than 90 milligrams of cholesterol,’ according to the nutritionists at TxBeef.org.

Check out this delicious tenderloin I roasted up for dinner the other night. It’s basically a ‘no recipe’ recipe. Simply season the outside of the beef (about 1 pound) with salt and pepper and chunk on a wire rack in a big roasting pan. Cook in the oven at 375 F degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour (or until meat thermometer measures at least 135 F degrees).  Let rest for 5 minutes, slice and enjoy!