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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Yurbuds are my budz GIVEAWAY and review!!

Alright, so you have all been reading about the fundraising I have been doing for Marathon for the Cure (Susan G. Komen). Yes, I have reached the "minimum goal", however, I want to raise as much as I can to help support the cure! Thank you all for all of your support and donations! I wouldn't be able to do this without all of you. This is going to be a fantastic event and I am so excited to be representing my mother and all those who have lost a loved one to not only just breast cancer- but all cancer. Cancer knows no gender, race or color and this is why we have to put an end to it. If you are willing and able to donate to the fundraising, I would really appreciate it. Click HERE to go to my donation page.

That being said.... On to the giveaway!

So, we all sweat, right? Okay, well when I moved here to Houston this last May- the sweat meter (from humidity) seriously JUMPED! I've always struggled with headphones. This last year I have gone through about 5 pairs just to try and find ones that fit better. No luck. Not only are my ears shaped a little funny, but with the added swe
at nastiness- they ALWAYS fall out or I have to keep adjusting them. It gets to be a pain when I run! I LOVE running with music and about 97% of the time- I won't run without music. I'm just one of "THOSE" runners I guess. ;-) Just kidding.

Well, in honor of my mom and the Marathon for the Cure, Adam over at Yurbuds offered me an opportunity to try out a pair for myself AND he offered to a
lso donate a pair of Yurbuds to one of you lucky people.

He said quote:

"Your personal mission to raise money and awareness for breast cancer is admirable and
Yurbuds would be honored to become a part of your endeavors. "

Seriously, how awesome is that?

So, I was able to order a pair of my own. Ordering was REALLY easy. I just had to send in a picture of my profile holding a quarter up to my ear giving them a reference point. From there they sized me and once I received my size I ordered the pink ones, of course! They shipped fast and arrived fast. I was impressed.

These beauties showed up yesterday- just in time for my Monday 5miler :-). They come in this cute blue pouch and with instructions on how to wear them
. It's not rocket science, but it was helpful for me. There is also a video online that you can go to if you want to refer to that instead.


My experience: They felt a little awkward at first because they fit in the entire inside of your ear, but once I got going- it was great. It was WINDY out so I thought for sure these would fly out as soon as I started- and they DIDN'T! Hello, excitement! But, I was still waiting to have to adjust them or for them to fly out. For me, the sweating starts right at 1.5 miles. It NEVER fails! As soon as I got to that point, nothing. It was AMAZING! Well, I was still sweating like a mad woman as usual. These may feel magical, but the sweat will still come- they don't cure that problem :-) They stayed put for the entire 5 miles and I didn't have to adjust or put them back in once. Amazing.

Volume. I noticed nothing odd or anything like that. I know I have read that some people had to turn up the volume to hear better- I had the opposite happen. I turned my volume way down. Maybe my previous headphones just sucked that bad :-) They aren't noise canceling and I appreciate that. Because when you are running, it is still important to be able to hear cars coming and things like that to stay safe.

All in all- these were a HUGE success for me. Hence the title: "Yurbuds are my budz". These will hopefully be my running buddies for a while!

I am really excited to be able to give a pair away! So, HOW do you win
a pair?? There are a lot of ways you can enter so keep reading!


HOW TO ENTER:

**Note: leave separate comments for EACH entry**

REQUIRED:

1. Go to the Yurbuds site and look around and come back and tell me what you love the most!

Bonus Entries:

1. Become a follower to my blog or let me know you already are in a comment!

2. Donate any amount (even if it's only $1!) to the Marathon for the Cure by going to my donation page here and leave me 2 separate comments letting me know you did/have already done so :)

3- Share this Giveaway via Blogger, Facebook, Twitter or tell a friend. Leave a comment for each

4- Like Yurbuds on Facebook

5- Follow Yurbuds on Twitter

6- Tell me about how Breast Cancer has affected your life or the lives of those you love. Leave a Comment.


  • THANK YOU to everyone who has given to the cause, together we are making a difference!!
Giveaway will End on Tuesday, October 26th @ 11:59pm and the Winner will be announced on Wednesday, October 27th


PS: Check out the shirt we got my hubby to wear while he's cheering on the side for RnR SA!
So excited!!



64 comments:

track coach and adorable wife said...

I love the Pink ones, i even know I am size 5 already, that is how bad I want them!

track coach and adorable wife said...

I already told you the closest way breast cancer has affected me, and now I would really like to do some sort of race for the cure!

Kaylynn said...

Crystal! Just found your blog and now I'm following you (on google reader). And I would love to have headphones for working out... maybe it would help motivate me! :)

Kaylynn said...

I really like the blue headphones.

Kaylynn said...

I like them on facebook.

Kaylynn said...

One of my seminary teachers had breast cancer, and her treatments worked! But it was still really sad when I found out.

Michelle said...

I'm with you on the pink ones.

Michelle said...

I follow you already ;)

Michelle said...

I told you one breast cancer experience, but here's another one. When we lived in SLC, one of my very best friends who had a son about 8 months older than Addison got diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28. She's had to go through treatment, etc. and has had to put off having children for 5 years because of it. So sad!

Tricia said...

LOVE your hubs shirt!

hope youre still planning on meeting up with us :)

Michelle said...

I like them on facebook

Teamarcia said...

Love the shirt! Follower!

Teamarcia said...

I already donated!

Teamarcia said...

I linked you on my blog

Teamarcia said...

My Godmother fought through breast cancer and thankfully is doing fine may years later

Teamarcia said...

I like YB on FB

Charlene said...

I love the pink ones

Charlene said...

I follow you!

Charlene said...

Like on facebook

Charlene said...

My husbands Grandfather died of cancer. I had a teacher in HS who had cancer as well.

Charlene said...

I am donating tomarrow

Charlene said...

donating tomarrow....to lazy to go get my wallet right now :)

Charlene said...

Posting on FB

Elliott said...

Hi! I'm a new follower - I found your blog via Forward Foot Strides!

Elliott said...

I liked Yurbuds on FB

Elliott said...

And I love, love, love the pink Yurbuds!

Lisa said...

The 2 things that are most impressive about yurbuds is:
1. They have money back guarentee that they won't fall out (that's crazy confidence).
2. They are sweat proof because I too am a sweating mamma jamma.

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Lisa said...

I'm a new follower to your blog. I'm looking forward to learning more about your incredible journey, goals, and plan.

mystorychapter2.blogspot.com

Lisa said...

I've posted your give-away on my side bar under "win this".

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Lisa said...

I work out with a woman named "D" at a Curves. Over the past year and half she and I have become great friends. She is 56 years old and has been a 10 year survivor of breast cancer. A month ago, they found another lump and she had it removed - it was cancer . . .again. The feeling of defeat was overwhelming. She is the bravest person I know. She has confronted it face on and is taking aggressive action - bilateral masectomy. I'm so proud of her and hope she gets through her upcoming surgeries and treatments well!!!

Brittny said...

I'm definitely a fan of the Ironman Performance Raising Earphones. I might have to look into buying some of these for Eric for Christmas or something. He's been getting back into working out and I think he'd really appreciate some stellar headphones

Brittny said...

I've followed you for a long time now - I think since your first post :)

Brittny said...

I donated :)

Brittny said...

And my second comment for having donated :)

Brittny said...

Following Yurbuds on Twitter

Brittny said...

Liked Yurbuds on facebook

Brittny said...

I shared your giveaway on twitter

Amber said...

They are sweat proof! love it!

Amber said...

i follow you :)

Amber said...

one of my coworkers had breast cancer, she was a strong lady.

Pretend this is real said...

I LOVE the pink ones.

Pretend this is real said...

I follow Yurbuds on twitter

Pretend this is real said...

I like yurbuds on FB

Pretend this is real said...

I've known many people with breast cancer, both in my life and my work. The strength and beauty of these women always amazes me and reminds you what life is really about.

Lindsey said...

i'm all about the pink ones!

Lindsey said...

I'm a follower:)

mandy said...

They sound like a great product, I think they would help get going, love that there is a gift card option!

mandy said...

I follow!

RunKnitRun said...

The orange halloween ones are too cute! I would love to have a pair of earbuds that don't fall out in the middle of the run :)

RunKnitRun said...

Linked on my blog :)

RunKnitRun said...

I liked Yurbuds on facebook!

RunKnitRun said...

Following yurbuds on Twitter (@knitterphd)

RunKnitRun said...

Two of my family members have been afflicted with breast cancer (my maternal grandmother and my father). Unfortunately, my grandmother didn't win her battle but thankfully my father did. I am actually a breast cancer research fellow so I'm trying to do my part to find the cure.

Stacie said...

I love the fact that they are sweat resistant. I have destroyed so many headphones. The Halloween colors are cool for this week.

Stacie said...

I like them on Facebook.

Stacie said...

I posted the giveaway on my blog.

Stacie said...

I follow Yurbuds on Twitter ~ windyrunner

Stacie said...

My Grandmother had breast cancer and beat it. I have had 3 other close family members/friends who have been affected. I have done our local Relay For Life the past two years.

Stacie said...

I tweeted ~ windyrunner

Stacie said...

I posted the giveaway on Facebook.

Shannon said...

I am a follower!!!

Shannon said...

I've already donated- I was the first!!!

Shannon said...

Our Mom died of cancer- when will they find a cure so myself, sisters or daughters do not have to worry about this disease?

shannon said...

Of course I like the pink ones, what else would I like??