Thursday, June 30, 2011

SPIbelt review and giveaway

I was recently given the opportunity to try out a SPIbelt.  After using it for several practices runs and then for my first 5k this past weekend, all I have to say is wow!  Wow really is not an appropriate word to explain how impressed I am with this product.  It actually does what they say it will do! 
When looking for a running belt, runners are looking for a few specific things.  We need a belt that stays put and that does not bounce all over the place when running.  We also need a belt that has enough room for all of our stuff, but no so huge that it feels cumbersome.   The SPIbelt is just the thing. 
In my SPIbelt, I carry my iPhone, a chap stick and my Vera Bradley change purse with a few bucks and my ID.  It all fit very easily.  I could have stuffed in more if I wanted too.  When the package came in the mail, I thought there is no way anything is going to fit into this little pouch…it’s so small.  Then I started stuffing things into the pouch.  It held so much! 
The SPIbelt has an adjustable belt, so it will fit almost anyone.  When I first tried out the belt, I did not where it tight enough and it did bounce a bit.  For my second run, I tightened it up a bit and it worked perfectly.  I did not feel too tight.  I have tried wearing the SPIbelt on the middle of my waist and on the side.  I prefer the side, as it makes it easier to get to my stuff.  I have tried a few other running belts and I find the SPIbelt far better.   As a petite woman with a short torso, I feel like the other belts I have tried were too large for me, like they were made for a larger women or a man.  This belt fit me and did not feel overwhelming at all.  It looked cute on while running too. 
SPIbelts come in a large variety of colors and patterns.  For mine, I chose hot pink of course!  One other huge plus for the SPIbelts is their price.  They start at just under twenty dollars—a price that most people can afford, and much less than most other belts on the market.  My next SPIbelt will be the water bottle holder.  I can’t wait to try it for longer runs, like my Rail Trail 10 miler coming up in August.  I feel good about recommending an SPIbelt to all runners.
The best part of my SPIbelt review is that the nice people at SPIbelts want one of you to try one for free!  That’s right; I am doing a SPIbelt giveaway!  To enter the giveaway, you must be a follower of this blog. Here are the ways to enter the giveaway:
1)      Go to the SPIbelts website; check it out and comment below which SPIbelt you like best.


2)      Like SPIbelts Facebook page.


3)      Share this page with your Facebook and/or Twitter friends.  (To do this, click to the right where is says “Share this on Facebook” or “Tweet this”.)
Each blog follower can enter the giveaway up to four times (check out the website and comment below, like on FB, share this page on FB and Twitter.)  In your comment below, be sure to tell me how many entries you get.  You can enter until 3 PM Eastern time on Thursday July 7, and then I will choose the winner!  Check for a new blog post that evening to see who the winner is!  SPIbelts will send the winner their favorite SPIbelt!  Good Luck everyone! 

42 comments:

  1. Looking at the Dual-Pocket Sport Belt can totally use oth ckets and the perk of clipping my race number! Awesome!

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  2. I love the Pink Camp spibelt! I get all 4 entries!

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  4. I like the limited edition cancer ribbon spibelt. I get all 4 entries.

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  5. I'm now following you, liked the spibelt page, shared your giveaway on fb. i like the reflective spibelt!!! love your blog!

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  6. I like the limited edition cancer ribbon spibelt. I get 2 entries.

    PS - will be joining you in February - GO PRINCESSES!

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  7. I want the dual pocket sport belt

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  8. I have liked SPIbelts Facebook page.

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  9. I like the Water-Resistant SPIbelt! I'm a follower, liked the SPIbelt facebook page and shared your give away on facebook!

    Shelia
    a.k.a
    sxcnubian

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  10. I like the Spi Belt in Orange with the black zipper! I also liked Spibelt on facebook so I get 2 entries! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  11. I already won a SPIbelt giveaway (and I have four of them) this year, so I am going to share your post on a friend's page so maybe she can win! Love your review. Sometimes I forget to tighten mine, too and it bounces a bit, but obviously that doesn't faze me because I've bought three! I wore one for a marathon and you wouldn't believe what I stashed in there! Good luck with your training Princess!

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  12. I love the polka dot one!

    I follow your blog, liked spibelt on facebook, and shared via twitter.

    Only 5 more days until sign up time!

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  13. I like the water resistant belt and the pink plaid.
    4 entries for me!

    See you in February!

    Andrea

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  14. I am now following you and I like the polka dot Spibelt!
    http://slowandsteadywin.blogspot.com

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  15. For me the waterproof SPIbelt. Please make it 4 entries for me.

    Thanks for the giveaway and good luck with your training. Nice blog!

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  16. I like them on Facebook and tweeted about the giveaway! As for which I would choose - anything pink would be fantastic ;)

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  17. Another great review Amy! I love the hot pink one!! I get 4 entries into the giveaway!

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  18. I love the peace signs one! Would be great for my first half marathon in August!! With FB like, this is 2 entries for me...

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  19. Also planning on the Princess Half!! See you there!

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  20. I am also planning to run the Disney half, but it will be my FIRST half marathon!

    I like the 13.1 belt! I "liked" them on FB, I shared this on FB and on Twitter! (Four entries!)

    Thanks!!

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  21. I like the turquoise with black zip spibelt because it matches my new shoes! haha

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  22. I get all four entries!! My favorite spibelt is the limited edition cancer ribbon belt.

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  23. This looks like a great product. I like the pink cameo. I get 3 entries...I liked them on FB, I shared the link and am making a comment here. Thanks for the great review of the product.

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  24. I like the Limited Edition Cancer Ribbon Belt. I get all 4 entries.

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  25. Love the limited edition cancer ribbon belt. Lost my Dad to cancer 12 years ago. He was my best friend and I think I stopped living when he died. This December I lost a very good friend who died at work. She didn't know she had a cancerous brain tumour and she left behind her 15 and 12 yr old. their dad had died 4 years ago. When she passed away it was my wakeup call and I started to run again after 12 years. I won't be the prettiest or the fastest but I will be in Disney this year for the 1/2 running for both Lil and I. Think I will follow you because you seem to be positive and focused.

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  26. I like the dual pocket sports belt.

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  27. I like the water resistant belt! I get 4 entries (shared on facebook, liked spibelts on facebook, and a follower).

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  28. I love the hot pink one! I get 3 entries (I am a follower, liked them on facebook and shared this via twitter!)

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  29. I would get the waterproof/resistant one. I tend to get rained on when I run or do races.

    I get 4 entries :)

    I am also planning to do the Disney Princess Half. Maybe I'll see you there!!! I'm also gonna follow you!

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  30. I love the dual pocket, the regular one (pink) and the water resistant ones!

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  31. I get all 4 entries! I'd like the Inner Pocket SPIbelt or the water resistant one.

    I'm also doing the Princess Half next year, can't wait! I'm going to follow you. :)

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  32. 4 entries here. I want the Water-Resistant belt for running in all types of weather.

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  33. I like the water resistant spibelt!

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  34. I posted this on my FB page (amanda schwartz)

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  35. I posted this on my twitter!
    thereare2sides

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  36. Thanks for the entries everyone! Congrats Elise! Is there any specific giveaways or reviews you would like to see here?

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  37. I'll be at the Princess Half and I just friended you on FB!! I love the Energy Belt and I get 4 entries!! :)

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