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Gracie's Gear Sports BarI can’t believe I’m reviewing fitness gear. HA!

The day before the Marathon when I went to pick up my racing pack, I perused about the fitness expo. Well, that’s not entirely true, they forced me to walk clear across it just to pick up my darn free t-shirt! Anyway, while being bombarded by workout gear, snacks and sneakers one stand caught my eye. Gracie’s Gear. There was a black and hot pink sports bar on the hanger with a zipper pocket right in front.

A pocket, I thought, How cool!

Why did I think it was cool? Well being fairly new to running and realizing when you decide to travel to a track there are no lockers. I soon discovered carrying a phone, keys and an iPod is pretty darn impossible.

So I ditched the phone, shoved my car key in my cleavage (yes, I realize since losing the weight I don’t really have much cleavage, but you know that space between your breasts in your sports bra, yeah, right there), jammed the iPod under my strap and away I went.

It was a little uncomfortable to say the least and I was constantly worried I would fry my automatic door lock for my car with my sweat or lose it without realizing. So I HAD to try this bra out.

I actually ended up wearing it for the Marathon relay. I was a little hesitant as I’ve been told NOT to try new workout clothes before an event but I really needed the pocket space!

Well let me tell you, it was AWESOME. At first I thought the high neck would bother me but it didn’t. The pocket was perfect size for my phone, keys and iPod Nano and I ran the whole 6 miles without worry that I’d lose anything. Honestly, I’m wearing it right now as I just got back from the gym.

Being that I liked the product so much I thought I’d do something I’ve rarely do. I contacted the the company (I’m doing this more and more now). I shot them an email and told them about my experience. I even asked if they’d be willing to donate a bra for one of my readers.

Guess what!

They said YES! Actually Gracie herself emailed me back. (At least I think it was Gracie, she "signed" the email).

So I thought I’d have a little contest for my blogger friends. :~) Simply copy and paste the code below and put it in a post as your entry. It can be it’s own post or just tacked on to one you already plan to write. Then simply leave a comment here with a link to the post so I can check it out. That’s it!

<p>I entered <a href="http://ronisweigh.com/2008/10/gracies-gear-sports-bragracies-gear-sports-bra.html">the Gracie Gear Giveaway</a>! <br />
Check out <a href="http://ronisweigh.com">Roni's Weight Loss Blog</a> for more information.</p>

This is what it looks like…

I entered the Mary Lou’s Weigh Platform Giveaway!
Check out Roni’s Weight Loss Blog for more information.

For all the non-bloggers who want to enter, don’t fret! I have away around this need to have a blog thing (although, again, it sounds like a pitch.) Simply sign up for BlogToLose and use your free blog space there to enter! It’s really easy and you’ll have a space to enter for future contests, even if you decide not to blog anything else. Actually you can use it to enter other blogger’s contests as well. :~P Just a thought.

And before you ask… YES we can ship outside the US! I asked becuase I know all my Canadian friends will be all over that the minute I post. ;~P

So enter before Sunday, the toddler and I will randomly pick a winner Sunday night at 7PM EST. Good Luck!


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177 Responses to Product Review and Contest: Gracie’s Gear Sports Bra

  1. Hey Roni!

    I gave a shout out to you at both GLB and RW!

    I know the link for the contest isn’t working still – but I hope this entry counts!

    http://greendogwine.wordpress.com/2008/10/22/contest/

    Check out AlliJag (green dog wine)s last blog post..Contest!

  2. SeaBreeze says:

    Mine apparently didn’t work. Let’s try it again. http://thegymismynewbf.blogspot.com/2008/10/post-of-diversions.html

    Check out SeaBreezes last blog post..A Post of Diversions

  3. Jennifer says:

    http://www.blogtolose.com/profile/Jennifer7

    Wow! what a cool running bra!

    Check out Jennifers last blog post..DEBBIE

  4. Jennifer says:

    http://www.blogtolose.com/profile/Jennifer7

    I’m trying again! This is a cool bra!!!

    Check out Jennifers last blog post..DEBBIE

  5. Paige says:

    I’ve not run any marathons and only done a 5k, but I had that same issue–where do I put my car key? And you know what? I stuck mine in my bra, too! I would LOVE to try this bra, especially for free.

    Here’s my link to your contest

    http://liketobethin.blogspot.com/2008/10/fan-girl.html

    Check out Paiges last blog post..Fan Girl?

  6. Dawn says:

    This was a great idea! How cool that you are getting people to donate things to our efforts here. You’re the greatest!

    Check out Dawns last blog post..Gracie’s Gear

  7. JavaChick says:

    Very cool idea. I’m always wishing I had pockets in my workout gear.

    I posted your contest on my blog:

    http://javachicksblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/status-quo.html

    Check out JavaChicks last blog post..Status Quo…

  8. Michele says:

    I just finished my very first half-marathon… but I still haven’t found the perfect bra! I haven’t seen this one, and I’m always open to new ideas. Love that pocket!!!

    I entered the Gracie Gear Giveaway!
    Check out Roni’s Weight Loss Blog for more information.

  9. Tricia says:

    I always wear my IPOD on my bra strap too. ha ha
    I entered the Gracie Gear Giveaway!
    Check out Roni’s Weight Loss Blog for more information.

  10. Audrey says:

    Such a cool idea…. I wish there was a local store so that I make sure they fix.

    Here is my blog post.

    http://www.blogtolose.com/profiles/blog/show?id=2053045%3ABlogPost%3A101837

  11. Amy Patel says:

    What a great idea!! Your contest AND the bra itself! And it gave me a good excuse to write about my recent journey back to the gym after 8 years! Thanks!

    http://www.wildandcrazyguys.blogspot.com

    Check out Amy Patels last blog post..Working out 24/7

  12. Bev says:

    I entered the Gracie Gear Giveaway!
    Check out Roni’s Weight Loss Blog for more information.

  13. Diane says:

    How cool is that. I need a sport bra like that :)

    I entered the Gracie Gear Giveaway!
    Check out Roni’s Weight Loss Blog for more information.

  14. Kim says:

    I am so excited about this drawing! Roni thank you so much for your blog! It has helped me lose 60 pounds and I read it everyday!

    Check out Kims last blog post..Ann

  15. Tara says:

    Roni,
    This is the first time I have actually written you…though I have thought about it many times. Like most of your readers, I too find so much inspiration in your site and it YOU. I have been a WW for a little over a year and found your site to be a driving force to keep going. In June I made life time, and though I have relaxed quite a bit, I am still trying to stay at my goal weight…and with much success. So I want to thank you sincerely for keeping up your site and speaking from you heart and from your experience. It is so appreciated.

    I will try to write back more.

    Thanks! Tara

    Check out Taras last blog post..Lynn left a comment for Tara Barnum

  16. I hope I’m not too late to enter. I came by your site yesterday and it was down I had forgotten your where moving. These are so cute I really like that pink and black one.

    Check out Mary Beth Rogerss last blog post..Gracie’s Gear Sportsbra

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