While I was enjoying the umpteenth day straight of mind-bogglingly sunny weather here in the ‘City of Light’, it occurred to my that St. Patrick’s day is Monday. Despite the French fondness for any reason to take the day off, it is not considered a national holiday here. Not that it would matter anyway, I get to spend some 12-14 hours on a plane bouncing across the ocean.
So for no other reason than it’s (almost) St. Patrick’s day, and sorta-spring like (lucky charms and all), it’s time for a giveaway.
The prize is simple: A $400 credit to to Clever Training to buy anything from the site you’d like. You can use it on anything they offer, from a Garmin/Polar/Suunto watch to a PowerBeam trainer, or a Quarq power meter. If the item is over $400US, you’ll simply pay the difference, shipping is free either way. The giveaway is open to all readers – including international folks.
To enter yourself in, simply leave a comment below with the following:
To Enter: Give me your weekend workout plans. Simple as that!
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Entries will be accepted through Monday night, 11:59PM Eastern time (March 17th, 2014). I’ll be you giving one device worth up to $400US from Clever Training. Winner will be chosen at random and announced on roughly Tuesday, depending on how tired I am after flying to Mexico City on Monday. One entry per person. The winner can decide on which device after they win. For devices/gadgets/gizmos over $400, the winner can pay the difference.
This giveaway is sponsored by Clever Training, which I’ve got a great partnership with. As you probably remember, by picking up sports technology gadgets from Clever Training you support the site. And on top of that, all DC Rainmaker readers get an exclusive 10% off all products they sell (basically every sports tech company/gadget/device) using coupon code DCR10BTF. Even spring running or cycling gear. And most of all, you support the site in a big way – so I appreciate it!
Note, if you’re US Active Duty Military – you can submit your entry via e-mail. No leprechauns allowed via this method. Mmmkay? Thanks all!
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1-hour spin + 30-minute swim in Sat, 6-mile run on Sun!
Saturday: 40 mile ride. Sunday: 11 mile run including the 5 mile Leprechaun Run in Philly benefitting the Special Olympics!
Wow… How many comments!!!! 🙂
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120km bunch ride saturday morning
5000m swim saturday afternoon
sunday brick session (10km bike, 2km run OD pace)x4
Just finished the ride 😀
Cross-country skiing saturday morning and a soccer game for sunday night
Easy 6k on saturday, long 25k on sunday.
First race of the year! 5K trail race Saturday. Maybe a short swim and bike on Sunday.
Saturday: 1 1/2 hrs. cross country skiing
Sunday: cross country skiing intervals/hills
Getting out and hoping it’s warm!
10k Saturday, and either trainer ride or ride outside on new zipp 303s depending on weather.
Su
9:30am – 10am – 5k running (ABC drills, sprints)
10am – 1pm – Thai Boxing, 5:30pm
7pm long run with my dog in forrest 15-20km (HR 150-155bpm)
Sat
12am – Swimming 100x 25m
3PM – easy Jogging 8k
Resting 🙂
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Trainer ride both days this weekend.
Simple 8 mile run Saturday then 3.5 hour ride on Sunday before manning a marathon aid station.
If the weather cooperates, 2 hours xc-ski on Saturday, 1 hour run Sunday.
Going for a 10k run.
Saturday 16 easy miles
Sunday 8 miles – bike ride
As many hours lying on the floor on my stomach as possible while waiting for my L5/S1 discectomy on Tues…
Saturday rest day, Sunday race 5 miles with my sister. Her second ever race. It was supposed to be a 10k but the route had to be revised after the storms destroyed a coastal path.
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Some flu symptoms sprung up on me today, so I’m out of commission for Saturday. Hopefully I’ll be able to squeak in a Z2 long run scheduled for Sunday.
Long run on the weekend! 3h should be good.
Running 3 miles Saturday and Riding 35 miles Sunday and Running 4 miles after the bike.
My weekend workout is a long run and then a long swim. I’m ready for spring weather to be here for good!
30+ mile ride Saturday and then a 7+ mile run Sunday. Come on, Garmin 800!
10 mile run in Forest Park in St. Louis on Saturday.
Saturday = 5 mile pace run
Sunday = 10 mile easy run
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Finish Taxes (mental workout), then ride, ride, ride
F1 quali. Run. Six nations. Gym. Gin. Sleep. F1 race. Long ride. Roast and a pint!
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Sunday – 12.2 mile hill workout in training for Sehgahunda trail marathon
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Run a 5K to help break in my new pair of running shoes on Saturday. Then head out to buy a new road bicycle and take it for a long ride on Sunday. Will probably fit some yoga and weight training in there also.
3 hour bike ride, 1 hour run, and 3400 yd swim! Then for fun, replace the broken glass in my back door.
Long treadmill run.
5k Parkrun today, Ride tomorrow morning
Just planning on a short bike ride in my trainer. Thanks for the contest.
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1h30 run on Saturday morning
2h30 run on Sunday morning
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Sunday, long run
Monday, swim and strength
Early morning bike work followed by breakfast with wife and kids. Actual work out will be looking after kids!
Mountain bike race this weekend!
Easy 30 mins run on Saturday
Steady 70 mins on Sunday
Otherwise bouncing with my 4 year-old on the trampoline!
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Saturday : 10km run.
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Saturday: Badminton
– 11.45am – 12pm: Footwork practice
– 12 – 12.15pm: Footwork agility training
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– 1pm: Stamina training, 2.4km jogging
Sunday: Martial arts
Monday is my birthday.
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A short morning run tomorrow, then nothing but a flight to the Caribbean and some warmth and sunshine!
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Friday: 60 minute easy run
Sunday: 8K Race
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Easy 10 km and horse riding tomorrow. Sunday a 20 km run and riding my horse some more.
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Skiing in Grandvalira Andorra!!
Long run to prepare for 50km Bear Mountain Race.
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Sun: Rest day
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Early spring road ride around rain drops/ slush puddles/ ice slicks and some Pilates.
Clean the bike and log some miles.
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PS: DC Rainmaker rules 🙂
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Saturday: long run
Sunday: 4 hour bike
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Sunday: Off
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Sunday, lifting weights
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5k race Saturday morning. 90 minute trainer session Sunday.
A light jog on Saturday followed by intervals on Sunday.
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Sunday : race 10km
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1500m swim on Saturday morning then 1 hour / 30 minutes brick on Sunday morning, followed by usual Sunday afternoon football game. Good times.
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Sunday: Bike 2 hours followed by aquajogging, followed by open water swimming.
yay for injuries!
It’s the famous Six Mile Sunday!!! Okay not famous but still…
Saturday: long bike ride
Sunday: upper body
Rest.
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3-4 hour bike on Sat, 1200-1600 meter swim on Sunday, followed by strength session, and possibly a 10K run.
Saturday
Health & Fitness Clinic tomorrow with my multi-sport group
15K long run in the afternoon
Sunday
1500yd swim in the morning
10mile easy bike in the afternoon
Hoping for good weather…
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Sat: Bike
Sun: Run
3.5 hours on the trainer, an hour on the treadmill. Winter is almost over…I hope 🙂
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Work, Bike, Run, Sleep, Repeat