Yurbuds Celebration Giveaway

One year ago yesterday, I started Couch to 5K. This was a big deal for me, as I'm pretty sure I had failed and quit the program at least 3x before. I was more determined this time around and I had registered myself for my very first 5K in August 2012, having paid money to participate was a real motivator for me. Four weeks into the eight week program, I went with a friend to get fitted for a proper pair of running shoes. I learned all about my arch and stride and that I should wear a neutral running shoe. I don't recall now if it was week 4 or week 5 that I had to repeat, it was rough, but I know I repeated one of them. I finished Couch to 5K and "ran" my first 5K. Well, I ran most of it. I walked a couple uphill portions since I had not trained for hills. When I saw Mile Marker 3, I was determined to sprint to the finish. I had been holding my iPhone (in the Otterbox Defender) the entire race and dropped my phone just as I started sprinting, causing one of my headphone ear pieces to pop right out of my ear. I had been fighting the silicone ear pieces the whole race, just like I had been fighting them every training run. I finished the race, and I was finished with those headphones! There had to be a product that would stay put during sweaty runs.

It was around that same time I started hearing about Yurbuds on Twitter. A few of my Twitter friends seemed to swear by the product but I was skeptical. They were over double the cost of most headphones, I didn't want to waste money on another product that wouldn't satisfy. After going over their website numerous times, and continuing to hear positive reviews I bit the bullet and got myself a pair as I was about to run my first half marathon in November 2012. I kick myself now for not picking up a pair sooner! The pricetag is only $30 and they are worth every penny. 

Just as the packaging describes, these sport earphones were 'developed by athletes for athletes'. I love the twist lock technology, so the ear pieces never fall out. Even in the sweatiest conditions these bad boys stay in place. Why in the world did I ever wait so long to get a pair!?!

I decided to get the Inspire Yurbuds, which are the most basic. I purchased my pair at a sporting goods store with my 4yo in tow and completely forgot the is also a women's fit which is slightly smaller. I have since decided to put the Inspire Talk Yurbuds on my wishlist, because sometimes you just need to take a call during a run. Good luck entering this giveaway!

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