Next #runchat Sunday 4/24, Sponsored by Pearl iZUMi
After you are done eating your Easter ham come meet other runners for another hour of #runchat this Sunday. We welcome a new sponsor with one of the best giveaways yet. Read on runners…….
The Gear & Company: Recently I have been introduced to Pearl iZUMi, a company that creates all sorts of high end gear and apparel. The name Pearl iZUMi USA, Inc. is derived from the gem “pearl” and an area of Japan known for its clear water “izumi.” Literally translated, their name means, “fountain of pearls.”
The focus of the Pearl iZUMi USA, Inc. line remains dedicated to meeting the needs of the serious sport enthusiast. The company’s goal has been to strengthen its position in cycling and apply the same formula for quality, innovation and technical performance into other sport categories. These categories now include cross-country skiing, triathlon, duathlon, running and other outdoor sport activities.
In the immortal words of Frank the Tank “We’re going streaking”! We are excited to giveaway this week to one lucky winner a pair of Pearl iZUMi Streak II running shoes (for men in green below and women in pink below).
The Streak II is a minimalist runner’s dream shoe. The new Streak II has been completely overhauled this season to be even faster, lighter and more performance-oriented than ever. With a new lower profile midsole and lightweight upper, the Streak II is light enough for a 5K, but cushioned enough for a marathon. It has a seamless upper, a segmented forefoot for easy, flexible stride and an Ortholite sockliner for amazing step-in comfort and fit.
I’ve had only a few runs in these bad-boys, and so far I am a big fan. I am looking forward to
getting them out for a few more speed workouts and really getting the feel of them so I can write a better review. My initial thoughts are fast, supportive, light, comfortable and sleek.
The Streak II retails for $110.
How to Enter & Win: Everyone who participates in the #runchat on Sunday will be entered, at the end of the #runchat, we will use random.org to select a winner.
You may increase your odds of winning by following @pearlizumikody on Twitter and RT the #runchat details- leave a comment below that you have done so for an entry.
Like Pearl iZUMi on Facebook and comment on their wall- leave a comment below saying that you have done so and we will increase your entry again.
It is that simple to win!
The #runchat Details: beginning at 8 p.m. EST on Sunday April 24th both @RunningBecause and I will ask a running-related question using Twitter hashtag #runchat. You answer; you re-tweet other people’s answers; you respond to other people’s answ
ers. If you’re not familiar with Twitter, it’s really that simple. Hootsuite is what I use as it makes following the conversations for the particular tag really easy.
The #runchat will last from 8-9 p.m. EST. We’ll post a new question every 5-10 minutes, depending on the nature of the conversations going on. We will be moderating the chat and all questions will come from me (@iRunnerBlog) and David (@RunningBecause).
Also, here are some helpful tips for having the best #runchat experience:
- TweetDeck or Hootsuite, create a new column with the #runchat tag to follow along
- TweetChat, just sign in to that site with your Twitter account, put in the tag #runchat, you can join in the conversation without even having to retype #runchat
- web-based Twitter, create a new saved search with #runchat.
No matter how you follow along, please use the hashtag #runchat in each of your posts so everyone can follow all of fantastic responses.
Go follow @pearlizumikody, like them on Facebook and join #runchat this Sunday!
Hope to see you at #runchat Sunday, if you have any questions just put them in the comments section below or email me.
(Want to know what it takes to be a #runchat sponsor, email me to learn more)
Following and re-tweeted. These shoes look amazing!
I won’t be able to participate as much as I’d like since I’ll be having Easter dinner with friends, but I’ll definitely try to sneak in a few questions!
Following and liking Pearl iZUMi .
This is a sweet sponsor for runchat. And the men’s shoes look awesome.!!
Looking forward to runchat
I follow @pearlizumikody and just RT the details (@PatRuns).
My SyncroFuels will be jealous, but I’m hoping to win the Streaker II anyway.
- I tweeted (@summeroutside) #runchat details.
- I commented on the Pearl Izumi/Running facebook page.
Ok.
Followed them on Twitter.
I RT’ed the info.
No clue they were from CO. A lot of great companies come from CO!
following @pearlizumikody on Twitter… Like Pearl iZUMi on Facebook … Retweet #runchat details and would love to run my first half Marathon in these bad boys!!!
Followed!
Liked!
Retweeted!
Cool shoes!
Followed, liked & retweeted. Love the pink!
Followed & RT’ed! See you Sunday night!
Followed & RT’d.
I have a pair of izumi pearl sneakers, I use them for racing, they are the best pair of running shoes I’ve ever owned. How can I get sponsored by Izumi pearl?
Retweeted!
Commented on Pearl Izumi Running’s Facebook page!
Followed @pearlizumikody on Twitter
RT’ed the #runchat details
Liked Pearl iZUMi on Facebook (but couldn’t leave a comment for some reason. Could it be this one instead? http://on.fb.me/i3TWsy)