Wow. Every minute of this weekend was packed with amazing people, fun events and running running running! Friday feels like ages ago – but I really wanted to share because it was AWESOME.
Running with Bart Yasso
Friday morning was my first full day in Bethlehem and we had a bright and early wake up call for a shake out run with Bart Yasso.
We did about 3 miles around the area near the steel stacks, which was a preview of the race course.
It was absolutely GORGEOUS. Fall is my favorite season and I think I’d love to live somewhere that gets a ‘real’ leaves changing color, crisp mornings, apple picking, sweater season Fall.
Just like this…
Yasso grew up in Bethlehem and his family contributed about 125 years of work (combined) at the steel factory. So not only were we running with a legend – no one knows this area better.
I ran along side him for a little while and asked him the most important question anyone doing the infamous Yasso 800s would want to know – “how do I conquer your 800s?!”
He said most people do them too quickly. Then, they can’t do them all. If you can’t make it to the end you have to keep working on it. A lot of people can only do 6 or so at first, but you can build up to it.
Side note: One of my favorite picture of the weekend has to be David Tratner trying to do my signature ‘Run Eat Repeat’ pose!
We also had a fun little “Skirt Olympics” where we had to run across the patio, put on a skirt, run back put on compression socks and run back! It was fun and super funny! (Note to self – don’t pack your hole-y socks on trips because you may have to play games where you take your shoes off and embarrass yourself.)
After our run we had breakfast in the Arts Quest building.
Then, Golden Harper co-founder of Altra gave us a lesson on running form. It was all information that I know from learning about Chi Running (from Coach Steve) but he also had a few new exercises and drills to help with form. And I loved them! **I’m going to share the running form info in a separate post about form soon.
Reach for the moon!
The next session was presented by ProForm featuring their new yoga equipment. They gave us a foldable yoga mat, block, workout band and foam roller in a super cute bag. (SEE BELOW – I already have a lot of this stuff so I’m going to give it away to you!)
Stuft Mama working her new foam roller.
The company goal with this gear was to make it cute, but affordable so the price point is reasonable for everyone.
After the run clinic we had a lunch featuring recipes from the new Runner’s World Cook Book.
This was the impressive menu –
I’d say my favorite was the mushroom tacos. The mushrooms were seasoned so well I went back for more. They get this Mexican’s stamp of approval!
Plus dessert!
I met the editor of the book Joanna Sayago Golub is also the food editor for the magazine. I asked her what is the most popular recipe RW has published. She said Deena Kastor’s pizza recipe from a few years back (that is in the book) is probably in the top ten. Um, I’m totally trying that soon!
As we wrapped up lunch Olympic Gold Medalist Summer Sanders, who was running the half marathon, came to talk with us. She just walked right in and started talking to people without a fancy introduction. Sanders was very down-to-earth and friendly (I saw her after the half too).
She told us the story about going to the Olympic trials when she was 15. (She just missed it and really believes it was for the best.) And talked about how she was addicted to that nervous feeling before a swim meet – now running gives her that feeling.
After all that fun we headed to the race expo for our bibs and bags.
The expo was one of the ways you can see that this race was put on by runners for runners! There weren’t a ton of vendors, but all the ones that were there are reputable, relevant organizations.
The group also stopped at the iFit booth to check out their amazing Boston Marathon treadmill. The company organized a contest for us bloggers and I actually won one of the treadmills they were giving away!
My phone died at this point though so I don’t have a lot of pics of the expo. It actually died every day at some point, which was really frustrating (and the reason I don’t have video of the end of the 10k or half marathon). But, I already ordered a new one that is on it’s way – hopefully it will get here before I leave town again this weekend!
After the expo reader Katie spotted me waiting on the street corner for my van. Since my phone was dead Tina took this pic for us. Katie did the hat trick too! How’d it go?
Spirit of the Marathon II
From the expo we headed back to the hotel for dinner and a movie. I heard Spirit of the Marathon II was going to be shown on Friday night and I signed up before hand. Then, I convinced SR, Janae and Linda to come with me. We ended packed up food and jammed on it to get there just in time.
I am so so glad we went! The movie was great.
Here is my full super not in depth review of Spirit of the Marathon II = I loved it.
However…. I didn’t think it was as good as the first one, but I really loved the first one.
This movie told the story of a handful of runners doing the Rome Marathon (part I focused on runners at the Chicago Marathon). I liked that it told some very heart wrenching stories from the runners (like Cliff Scott’s story who I met at the 10K).
But, I wasn’t as inspired as I was after part I. I think I liked part I better because the stories spoke to me – a runner training and getting sidelined due to injury, a slower but super likeable older male runner and of course… Deena Kastor. Love love love. But you know I do want to do the Rome Marathon now.
After the movie we called it a night because we had the 5k / 10k in the morning.
Giveaway!
Runner’s World and ProForm really hooked me up with great stuff on this trip! I LOVE it! But I already have a foam roller, yoga block and gym bag – so I want to pass it on to you! (I unwrapped the yoga block to use in the session, but that’s it – it’s still new.) I will send you this stuff plus a few extras!!
Leave a comment on this post answering the question below to enter!
Question: What color is your current gym bag?
Contest open to anywhere I can ship it from the USA (so residents of Mars are out). Closes 10/22 at 8pm PST.
Disclaimer: I was invited to these race weekend events by Runner’s World. All opinions are my own.
Jaquise Jones says
Purple! My favorite color and also it’s a Planet Fitness bag.
Tahleen says
My gym bag is a City Sports drawstring backpack I got when I ran a race they sponsored. It gets the job done!
Kristin H says
My current gym bag is white with a red bullseye – get it – its a target plastic bag – my gym bag ripped a few months to a year ago and never pickedup a new one
Krissy O'Neal says
My current gym back is pink and white (I’ve been using my Victoria’s Secret overnight bag for quite some time)
Amy H. @ Run with Perseverance says
My current gym bag is black. I use a draw-string bag I got as my “swag bag” from an RnR race!
Janet says
My gym bag is yellow with red flowers. It’s an open top tote bag that kind of gets on my nerves since everything falls out when it tips over. I should get a new one!
Ann E says
Usually my gym bag is whatever grocery bag is readily available. I try to use one of my reusable grocery bags if I want to feel a little classy!
Gina says
I don’t currently have a gym bag…so no color, but this would be perfect!
Hilary @ Getting Through Life says
My current gym bag is NEON Orange and black trim! I love it!! 🙂
Laurie says
Navy!
Jennifer says
The current color of my gym bag is invisible, because I don’t have one.
Erin W says
My current gym bag is blue!
Jaci says
My current bag is Vera Bradley baroque print so it’s green, black and white.
Melissa says
My gym bag is tie-dye purple!
Diane says
My current gym bag is blue!
Jill Banaszak says
My gym bag is blue. I’ve had it for years and it’s been a good friend and carry on, too!
Jessica @ From the Kitchen to the Road says
My gym bag is black. It’s falling apart too. I’m pretty classy.
Jackie says
My gym bag is black…and it’s not so much a gym bag as it is a free drawstring bag I got at a race! So sad :-/
Cori @ olivetorun says
It’s a boring navy blue and black… NOTHING as awesome as the bag YOU have to giveaway 😉
christa says
It’s pink and green, I totally need a new one!!
Mave says
A very boring yellow. It actually looks like baby puke.
kari says
My gym bag is black
Myra says
My bag is a light blue!
Jen Shaw says
Gym bag? What’s that? Sounds nice.
miladyB says
My bag is a grey and blue backpack.
Angela says
I don’t have a new gym bag because my last bag fell apart last month! I was using an old freebie bag from the San Jose RnR and the strap ripped off :/
Rachel says
My gym bag is blue, but I never see it since it sits on the bottom of my closet as an extra drawer for my workout clothes. So I guess technically, the bag I take to the gym is a canvas bag from Safeway. I’m super trendy
Amy says
I just realized I don’t even have a gym bag! How sad is that?
Jenny says
My bag was pink…but the cats destroyed it. So now it’s a plastic grocery bag. =(
Allison says
My bag is pink.
Emy says
Tie-Dye! My mother made it for me as a birthday gift a few years ago and it is totally a reflection of my desire to be a hippie 🙂
Katie says
Black
Cassie says
Black!
Stephanie K says
How fun! My gym bag is white and red (with some dirty spots on it) :).
Mackenzie says
What an awesome experience! My bag is red
Elisia Payne says
I’m still using my black gym bag from high school….almost 20 years old! I’d love a change!
Meg says
Cotton candy pink!
Shanelle Farr says
Uhh…. I don’t have one.. I just use a Walmart bag. So I’d say my gym bag is either gray or white.. Depending on the walmart…. 🙂
Andrea M says
My current gym bag is black with neon trim…1993 called, it’s fine…ps do you have the new runnersworld cookbook?! how is it? because i think about it all the time!
Christina says
Sounds and looks like a great weekend. Thanks for the links to more blogs!
Gym bag?! Oh yeah I use my all purpose Trader Joe’s canvas bag. It is the dark mauve edition with wine, bread and cheese in the print. It is simple but it makes me happy. 🙂
Amanda S. says
Bright, bright yellow!!!
Autumn says
Pink!
Tedi says
Gym bag is a grey and black bag that my dad gave me that he got for free. yay for free! 🙂
Nicole says
Grey…eww. I got it for free with a magazine. i think it was Cosmo.
Dana says
Black–but I’d rather have purple or pink 🙂
Andrea s says
I have a black bag!
Carly says
It is black 🙂
Melanie Velleco says
Ready for shock & awe? I don’t have a legit gym bag. Sometimes I go ghetto and use a plastic Target bag if I’m changing my shoes out. I know embarrassing & pathetic all wrapped up into one.
marie says
Black.
Kendra says
My current gym bag doesn’t have a color, because I don’t have a bag. I’m the crazy lady that comes in with hands full of what I need. It’s ghetto, I know, but I haven’t found a bag that I want to spend money on…
elizabeth says
burlap. it’s from TJ’s 🙂
Kirsten says
Uh I dont really have a gym bag. I have a million different tote bags and I use whichever one is closest to my bed at the time. My favorites have Mickey Mouse on them though 🙂
Melanie says
Currently my gym bag is my green backpack. Or a Spider-Man bag that belongs to my son. I technically don’t have a real gym bag. 🙂
Susan says
Mine is baby blue!
Denise P. says
I usually go with a small black Puma bag for bringing gym stuff to work. Some days its just all thrown into one of my reusable shopping bags. But I really don’t have 1 bag that is my go to/fits my needs.
lauren says
My current bag is red and has definitely seen better days lol
Carlee K. says
I wish I had a gym bag! I usually everything in a purse or a backpack, which is why I would love to win this giveaway!! I also love foam rolling at the gym. It helps my hurt hip. I’m gonna ask for a gym bag for Christmas!
Bee says
My gym bag is lime green, but I’m eyeing a new yellow one (yellow is just the happiest of colors!)
erin m. says
I actually don’t have a gym bag but I have a blue bookbag…does that count?
Carolyn says
Teal–it’s great. But I need to get started in foam rolling. Any tips for choosing a roller or recommendations of resources for the actual rolling?
KellyM says
What gym bag….it’s a tote bag that’s about 12 years old and fairly foul. Something new and spacious would be given a loving home.
Heather @ Heather Getting Fit says
My gym bag is gray with turquoise straps and accents. It’s from Old Navy and nothing fancy, but it does have a “wet clothes” compartment and tons of little pockets, so it works for me!
miriam says
My gym bag is…well…currently a black tote I have from a recent wine event I went to. So I bring a bag advertising wine to the gym. But it’s all about balance, right? Right.
Debra says
My gym bag is Neon 🙂
Breanna says
My gym bag is the first bag I grab in my house; grocery bag, lulu lemon bag or a purse.
Lisa N. says
I don’t have an actual gym bag. I use a canvas tote bag and it’s kind of a cream color.
Lis says
Mine is purple, nothing crazy, but finding a gym bag that I liked was hard:)
Kristin says
My gymbag is purple and pink!
Sheryl says
I use an ugly navy and green bag that I got from my office! I am in desperate need for a cute new gym bag (and a foam roller), and this one looks so pretty!!
Kelly says
My current bag is a nice boring canvas tan color. Hand-me down from a friend!
Sandy says
My gym bag is purple!
Sierra says
Turquoise (thank goodness for spell check) it actually an old purse that is big enough to hold all my goodies and if you don’t get too close to me you would never know its a purse!!
Kim says
Whoops! As usual, I didnt even answer the question….My bag is black and white:)
Happier Heather says
My gym bag is neon green and black..something I picked up last minute one day at Target. At least it has lots of pockets.
By the way, congrats on winning a treadmill! That’s awesome!
Kim says
I live super close to my gym and never need to shower there so I just bring one of those tiny thirty-one bags with a small towel, my phone and headphones and my gloves.
Laura says
My current gym bag is a black & red Lululemon bag.
trude says
Black. So it does not get dirty (and shows it…)
Katie says
My current gym bag is my fiancee’s old black backpack…I really should upgrade!
Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run says
I do not have a gym bag – this would be an awesome way to get one!! 😀
Jill says
I use a Red String Bag as my Gym Bag. Thanks for giving away these items. I really need a new Yoga Mat.
Alli K says
My current gym bag is gray and black.
AnnaGrace Strange says
My gym bag is blue, and is in really bad shape! I hope that I win! 🙂
kelly says
Mine is bright yellow, with black and yellow striped handles!
Tamara says
I use my purse. Technically it’s a duffel bag but it’s cute enough to pass as a purse and it’s leopard print…I work out on my lunch break and I got tired of having to bring my entire home with me on my arms, so I got it all into one big, giant bag!
Kate House says
Hello!
My current gym bag is a gray adidas duffle bag. I used it for my first sprint triathlon when I was 16 years old and every race since. Now at 24 I think my favorite bag is nearing its end! My husband recently borrowed it for a weekend of camping, and it came home looking more “loved” than ever before 🙂 HA!
Thanks for sharing all about your time at RW. Your post makes me want to try the hat trick next year! I’m from PA originally, and it’s always nice to go home again 😀
Amy says
My bag is yellow, old and probably smells. Love your blog!
christy says
Yellow! (Old yellow backpack from high school – so sad.)
Christy says
My gym bag is black. And old.
Looks like you had a fab weekend!
DJ says
Blue!
Charlotte says
My gym bag is bright purple…I didn’t think it was that notable until people started coming up to me on campus and saying they recognized me from afar by my bag!
Bonnie says
I’m using my son’s blue adidas string bag! so sad
Shannon says
I currently use a bag I use for everything, it’s flower print on one side and yellow on the other, reversible!
Erin says
I currently use a pink Vera Bradley tote as my gym bag but would love an actual one!
Dani Beckmann says
My current gym bag is a coral floral print, because it’s also my beach bag, which means it has a nice sand layer at the bottom. Sand = beach, beach = gym motivation. boo-yah.
Charlotte says
My lovely gym bag is rotated between a few different reusable bags I have lying around. A canvas bag with the target symbol (I do my love tar-gee). A DSW resusable bag which says “Shoe-Lover,” I can’t deny my love for shoes either! And if all else fails, my arms hold a fair amount of stuff.
Chris says
Mine was red originally. Now it is just a gym bag and I only use it when it’s dark outside so nobody sees me with it 😉
Caitlin @ RunMimsie says
My Gym Bag is a Lululemon bag that’s the color of the handles of the bag you’re giving away! It’s that pinky purple color! The inside is multi colored! Looks like you guys had an awesome time! I drooled at the Boston Marathon treadmill from afar at my running expo this weekend…I wish I had gone and tested it out! That’s awesome that you won one! 🙂
Katie-Jean says
I just started exercising so I don’t really have a gym bag. I am using a Vera Bradley bag as one. It is mostly pink.
Erika says
Gym bag is neon orange.
Great photos! I too would love to live in a place where Fall is a real season. Haha
Stacey says
Mine is black with yellow stitching. It was the finishers gift at the 2012 Ashland Whistlestop Marathon/Half-marathon race. ( I did the half) Love it!
Kimberlee says
My gym bag is pink and very small. Would love to win a new one!
Catherine says
My bag is black! Looks like you had an awesome time!
Gigi @MyFabFitForties says
My gym bag is gray. It looks like you had a great time! Summer Sanders still looks the same as when she hosted Figure It Out back on Nickelodeon in the late 90’s!!
Amanda says
My current gym bag is black and boring and ugly! Help a girl outttt!
Melissa McD. says
Green and all ratty and tattered. 🙂
Emily says
Plain ol black. Need to spice it up a bit!
Karleen says
Monica! Long time reader, first time commenter. I just ran my first half marathon in temecula this past weekend and loved it! You’re such an inspiration and hilarious! Love your posts!
My current gym back is my soccer bag from high school….black and red…and soooo ghetto:)
Kathy R says
My current gym bag is blue – but a new one would be lovely!
Taylor says
My gym bag is a lovely hot pink!
Mandy says
My current gym bag is black, but I have been using it for about 8 years and desperately need a new one.
Jaclyn says
My gym bag is black – would love to win a new gym bag!
Angie says
My gym bag is blue…my old University of Florida (Go Gators!!!) backpack! It’s great but sure would love something else!!
Kelly O-ski says
My gym bag is black. And the zipper is broken :(. haha
Rebecca says
I just use an old lululemon shopping bag. I’d love a real gym bag that is cute and functional!
ChrisAnn says
I love the adventures you post about. They’re inspiring me to run, run, RUN!!!!
Lara Ryan says
My “gym bag” is more like a bulky duffle bag (with the potential for having a broken zipper), but it fits my boxing gloves when I need them. It’s purple plaid.
Bridie says
I don’t even have a proper gym bag – I use some ugly brown bag that I got free somewhere.
Stacey says
My gym bag currently contains: a razor, dirty running clothes from this AM, running shoes, straightener, makeup bag, blowdryer, round brush, hair gel (because I never use the blowdryer/straightener/round brush), and extra pairs of undies and socks (just in case…) 🙂
Sarah says
My gym bag is black…very original!
Meghan @ fitnesscrEATures says
I don’t have a gym bag! I schlep things around in whatever piece of crap bag I have on hand! 🙂
Tara says
blue! But it is shaped really wide, which makes it hard to commute on a packed train with!
Erin says
I don’t have a gym bag, I have sadly been acting everything in my hand
C. says
Mine is tan – it’s actually an NPR membership bag. Dorky, yes:)
Julianna says
Gym bag is blue.
Anna says
I don’t have a proper gym bag, I’m using a free Victoria’s Secret black tote bag I got a few years ago with a purchase. It gets the job done until I can afford a proper one! Haha
Angela says
I don’t have a gym bag, so this would be great!
Stephanie says
My curreny gym bag is black.
nerri @ lapetiterunner says
I use a black duffel that I won in a race last year – it is nice and small 🙂
kristina says
It’s green and huge. lol. This size looks sooo much better.
Stacie says
I use a cream/gold glitter Victoria’s Secret bag…lol.
Katie says
Neon yellow! I love it!
Kerry @ Half Healthy, Half Nuts says
Purple! Got it at the Nike outlet.
Rachael says
I currently use a Lululemon bag as my gym bag, it is pretty sad. I really need a newbag!
Allison says
I use a super old green tote bag from Old Navy so this bag would definitely be an upgrade!
Melissa says
My current gym bag is just a funky bag that’s too small 🙁 but its super cute lime green, bright pink with some teal.
Pia Capra says
I actually do not have a real gym bag haha! I use a bag that I got as a bridesmaid, which is black and white and has my name on it.
Amy says
I don’t have a gym bag, I usually throw my stuff in my son’s batman backpack. 🙂
Megan Chism says
Right now I use a race bag that was given out at the Bass Pro Outdoor Fitness fetival. Great race through my hometown.
Marie says
Black but rarely use it to the gym since I don’t belong to one:-) Home gym ftw! 🙂
mary says
My gym bag is currently maroon – I stole it from my son who used it for wrestling practice and no longer needs it.
april says
i actually don’t have a gym bag! this giveaway would be perfect 😀
Victoria says
My gym bag is navy blue!
Congrats on the hat trick!
Meredith says
My gym bag is currently pink!
Jen says
My gym bag is an awesome blue-purple.
Crystal V says
My gym bag is a totally functional, totally dirt-hiding black 🙂
Melissa says
Gym bag is sky blue with a few water bottle/sweat stains on it :/
Isis says
I don’t have a gym bag, I usually just throw stuff in a reusable bag from whole foods!
April B says
My gym bag is blue & silver!
Laura says
I don’t have a gym bag, but would love a foam roller!! My gym is my living room or basement or outdoors!!
Brittany says
Green! My favorite color! 🙂
Jamie says
My gym bag is black leopard print. Love it!
Miranda (Miranda in Motion) says
My gym bag is a Kroger sack. Haha
Jackie K says
My current gym bag is a purple backpack that I have had for 16 years! I love that it has lasted this long, but it doesn’t always fit everything I need.
Kaitie Taylor says
Mine is red!
Sarah says
Black! I know my chances are slim, but I REALLY hope I win!
Tracy says
My gym bag is the color of my freckled white arm! I just grab my stuff and head out the door, usually dropping something as I do! HELP!
Ashley says
My current gym bag is a cloth bag I got from a Dave Matthews concert years ago. True story, I need a new one.
Lisa says
What an awesome give away, thanks! Maybe you can give away your Brooks jacket next? 😉 My gym bag is purple, dark and light!
Tiffany Dutson says
black!
Amy @ crazysweatymommy says
My workout bag got soaked when our basement flooded 🙁 SO right now, I’m still searching…..I’m currently just using one of those little Lululemon bags they send with your order!
Dee says
Black and purple!
Becky says
Purple
Jamie says
Mine is tan and quite ugly… I love this bag and WANT THAT FOAM ROLLER! 🙂
Melanie says
My gym bag is orange.
Maria says
My gym bag is black and pink.
Ashley Thompson says
My current gym bag is a raggity Lululemon shopping bag. I know, its sad… ha ha
David @ Captain Speedypants says
My gym bag is black. I don’t have a foam roller and need one. Let me win!
Christine says
My gym bag is bright, shiny pink from 10 years ago…got it free at Victorias Secret, I need an upgrade please 🙂
Debra says
Super dirty light pink
Samantha says
To be honest, my current gym bag is somewhere in the back of my closet because I’m on hiatus at 38 weeks pregnant. My legs are antsy as can be for a race and not running at least one half marathon this fall is just driving me crazy! My last 5k was at 34 weeks and I just can’t do much more at this point in time. So… my current “gym” bag is actually my grey and white chevron diaper bag which is packed and waiting to go to the hospital. Hopefully I get a real gym bag back soon! 🙂
Tricia says
My bag is an aqua blue. It’s fine enough but a bit of an awkward shape.
Rachel says
Mine is black and tan… Freebie from my squad.
Alisha says
My gym bag is pink. Well, technically my sister’s gym bag is pink, but she’s never getting it back. 🙂
Erin says
Stripes, I always try to keep it bright and cheery!
BadgerJen2002 says
Mine gym bag is pink/purple with some grey accents.
Alycia says
Awesome giveaway, and awesome weekend for you!!!
I don’t have a “gym bag” at the time. I’ve been using my old backpack, which is orange. At least it is a cheery color!
Stephanie says
My current gym bag is blue. 🙂
Lora says
I have a “race” bag that I lug around with me to races, it is black. I don’t have anything really important in it and it just sits in the car while I run but I feel naked if I don’t bring it. I think it weighs about a hundred pounds because every time I get samples of free drinks after the race I throw them in the bag and then forget to take them out.
melissa says
my gym bag is pink 🙂
Shannon in Tustin says
I have no gym bag…saddest thing ever! 🙁
The bag I use is the re-usable handle bag from the Surf City Marathon I ran in 2013. Bragging rites! 🙂
This one looks like a gem–thanks for the fun give-away.
Felicia says
My current gym bag is black with neon color, sounds cool, but the strap makes this AWFULLY loud squeaking noice when i walk a mile to/from the gym. save me from the embarrassment! lol
Allison says
I dont have a gym bag currently. I just bring essentials but that gym bag looks nice and roomy!
Eunice says
I usually just use my reusable whole foods bag as my “purse” and lug everything in there for the day. Right now, it says “Okey Dokey Artichokey” 🙂
Robyn says
My current gym bag is pink.
Katie D. says
My current gym bag is black (boring!)
Krista says
uh I don’t even have a gym bag.. haha but maybe my hydration belt counts? That’s orange 🙂
Chrissy S. says
It sounds like such an awesome weekend!
My current gym bag is purple.
Amber says
Well currently I use a lil black bag I got from one of my races! Love all the stuff, the bag looks super cute!
Melissa @My Peach Life says
My gym bag is white and blue and I love it! I watched the first spirit of the marathon movie but I haven’t seen the second one yet. Sounds like a good rainy day movie.
Lindsey A. says
I’m loving your posts about your busy weekend in PA! Looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for the giveaway, my gym bag is either an old purple backpack from college (15 yrs ago!!) or old silver gym bag. I keep thinking I should get a new one.
Noelle says
Right now, I don’t really have a gym bag – I use a souvenir tote bag from Alabama to carry my workout gear to work if I plan on getting in a run while I’m there. It’s orange!
Paige Callahan says
Right now I use my small Vera Bradley duffel as a gym bag at home and at school I just take my backpack to practice with me… No official gym bag really.my backpack is black a Nike, and my Vera is black with elephants on it
Lauren Dunn says
my gym bag is pink! i take it everywhere!
also inspired by your hat trick…i now have something to add to my bucket list, thank you!
congrats!
ChristineB says
My gym bag is purple.
Amy says
I just have a boring black Athleta gym bag but it fits everything so well!
Cassie says
I don’t have a gym bag…I don’t go to the gym…but when I need to pack my stuff to go run I just throw it in a bag that I’ve gotten from an RNR race.
kelly says
Mine is red, I won it from my gym a few years ago for doing the most laps in the pool that year haha. I’d love a new one, it’s getting old.
Karin says
My gym bag WAS just a cinch type bag that I got a at a Jeep event, but I misplaced it while volunteering at the Hershey Half marathon this weekend. So winning a new one would be perfect!
Kelly Jo says
My gym bag is Zebra print with hot pink handles!!! i really really need a foam roller!!!!
Laurence says
My gym bag is black. Classic but I love it.
Lori says
My gym bag is green and says “Emerald Ash Borer- Unlucky for Kentucky”. I need a new one!
Megan D says
Ah. Way to share 🙂 I want to win cause my gym bag is some freebie drawstring book bag I got at Arie like 4 years ago. Yep. Keeping it high class here. Not to mention, when I do yoga at my gym I use their disgusting, who knows who else has sweat on it and not cleaned it off, mats.
Seriously. That race/convention was like a running and blogger mecca. I want to go so badly. It looked like so much fun!
mel says
Black
Nicole says
Black and white …a reusable Lulu bag. I’m pretty fancy haha
Tera Edwards says
My gym bag is green, but I would love one with some purple on it!
Amy says
It’s navy- classic, but boring? Maybe.
Laura O. says
My gym back is black. I could really use a foam roller!
May says
I use an old duffel bag
Rachel S. says
My swimming back is black and Maroon, and the backpack I use for the gym is grey.
Jennifer says
my gym bag is purple and orange! nothing like being bright and hard to miss
Nicole @ Pink Elephant on Parade says
I do myself and the universe a favor by not letting my running clothes ferment in a bag. So no gym bag. Come to think of it I don’t have a gym either so that actually makes a lot of sense.
audrey says
when i have a bag to carry stuff for after work, it’s zebra print with pink trim!
Shannon says
Invisible….it does not exist 🙂
lauren says
my bag is old and gross and black! this bag is great and would be wonderful for my half marathon training!
Krystina says
I don’t even have a gym bag, so this will definitely be helpful. I just keep everything in my car and shower back at home.
Jen M says
My gym is khaki and black! FYI…I loved following all of the amazing bloggers this past weekend!
Alison W says
My gym bag is pink!
Rachel C. says
I don’t have a gym bag but my yoga mat bag is green
Amanda says
I don’t have a gym bag anymore! My last one busted, and my gym membership has been frozen all summer while I’ve been running/training. Now that I’m back in the gym, my basic black work backpack is (poorly) doing the job and I definitely need a replacement.
April Dix says
My current bag is plain, black, and boring.
Jewell says
Plain old black!
Sydni says
turquoise and lime green!
Jennifer says
My gym bag is red but would love a sliver one:)
Nicole says
Mine is green and white and small. Purple is my favorite color!! 😉
Angela - webeatfat.com says
My gym bag is blue!
Looks like you had a good time. RW Half is on my list for next year!
Nicole says
Mine is green and yellow plaid..but its dying!
Ashlee says
Sadly I don’t go to the gym anymore to save money, but I still have my gym bag(s). Hot pink and white. I also have an orangy/pink VS bag that I ‘d use too..
Cindy F says
My current gym bag is a well-loved purple beauty, though she unfortunately is starting to rip in the lining :(. The weekend looked amazeballs!
Elizabeth says
My bag is a khaki color with black trim.
Michelle says
That sounds like sooooo much fun! I want to run the hat trick next year after reading all about it from you and Tina.
I don’t have a gym bag so this would be AMAZING to win!
Emily D says
Deep Red…but it recently broke so…
Cornelia says
My bag is pink. It also doubles as my work bag and travel bag.
Sarah says
My bag is printed with an abstract floral pattern and has all of the colors!
Catherine B says
My current bag is Gray and Pink 🙂
Londa says
My gym bag is purple and from LL Bean
Angela W says
I currently do not own a gym bag…i end up carrying everything by hand or shoving it into my purse, ha! 😛
Laura says
My gym bag is black and pink!
Anna says
I use my Vera weekender bag (light blue and brown) when I go to spin class and it has totally gotten nastified from carrying my sweaty spin clothes and towel around.
Sounds like an awesome weekend! Love your blog.
Melloney says
Only the girliest color out there, hot pink!
Kate H says
No gym bag. I always attempt and fail to carry everything in my arms and throw it in the closest locker before I drop it all 🙂
Cindy says
My gym bag is black and pink!
Kayla Luttrell says
My current gym bag is a blueish green. 🙂
meredith says
I always end up using my reusable shopping bags which sounds so lame!
Aimee says
My current gym bag is black. It was a gift after one of my last seasons swim coaching. I love it! But I would also love a new foam roller, too :).
allie says
Mine is pink! And starting to stink from storing my sweaty gym clothes and shoes. It needs a big febreze bath or needs to be replaced very soon…
Barbara says
I don’t have a gym bag, but if I did, it would be similar to the one pictured! Cute color combo.
Laura C. says
My gymbag is piink, gray and orange from Reebox. I love it but it’s starting to get all faded 🙁
Molly says
My current gym bag is grey and lime green – not quite as ugly as it sounds, but it’s definitely seen better days and is totally ready for retirement!
Kailin @ Logs and Thoughts says
I alternate between my awesome Ogio cycling bag and a random bag. The Ogio bag is ridiculously large but holds EVERYTHING, and the other bag is something I got from a previous race that I use as something of a briefcase as I carry things to and from work. I could use an upgrade to my bag and to my foam roller 🙂
JulieA says
My current gym bag is a red freebie string backpack thing that advertises doggy doo-doo pick up. Yep, I’m cool!
Kelley says
My gym bag is black (kind of boring).
Tracey Leffler says
My current gym back is black and boring.
Kathryn says
I don’t have a gym bag :/ I alternate between a few random bags and therefore end up being totally unorganized. Having a dedicated bag would be great!
Kelly says
My gym bag is one of my reusable Chico bags that I also use for grocery shopping. I’d love to have one that serves a single purpose!
Nina G says
my bag is black with purple lining!
Tania says
green!
Jamie says
My gym back is purple and it took me months to find it and i love it.
Ali says
Looks like you had a great time! My gym bag is huge and teal!
Emily says
My gym back is blue, but it’s from Victoria’s Secret so it says “Love Pink” on the outside. So basically, my bag is a liar.
Aimee - funfitgirl says
I currently just use my old blue north face backpack for the gym or for packing up my running stuff- I would LOVE something more cute.
Laura says
My current gym bag is a blue Nike backpack that’s completely worn out.
Ashley says
My bag is blue and it’s very sad looking. I’ve had it for 15+ years!
Karen says
Bright red! I like to stand out 🙂
Heather @ Run Eat Play says
My gym bag is gray and purple. I love it because it’s big and fits all my stuff!
Rebecca says
My current gym bag is an UnderArmour drawstring shopping bag-I would LOVE to have an actual BAG to take my stuff to the gym in!!
Kelly says
My gym bad is my vera bradley bag, it s primarily brown but has other colors as well. Sounds like everyone had such a great time at this event!
Cindy says
Mine is fluorescent yellow, my Nike Women’s marathon gear check bag. Sounds like a great race weekend!
Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says
Haven’t used a gym bag in a while… But mine is blue
Elyse says
I technically have two gym bags. My favorite one is a coral color. The other one that I use is dark blue.
Celeste says
My gym bag is from the Guinness factory — white with “Everyone needs a little black drink” on it. Suffice it to say, I don’t think it was meant to be a gym bag 🙂
Thanks for all the recaps — definitely contemplating adding the Hat Trick to my race schedule next year!
Denise Esslie says
Mine is blue – it is not an actual gym bag, it was a bag I received at the Lake Placid Half Marathon a couple years ago! 🙂
Becky says
My gym bag is a black back pack in need of replacing! 😉 Congrats on the weekend…it sounds fabulous!
Mary says
Silver and pink
Ashley Jenkins says
My gym bag right now is bright pink! I bought it a few months ago becuase my last one smelled so bad the BF wouldn’t let me keep it in the house lol
Barbara Ann says
My bag is pink. I love it, love it, love it. Except, it gets dirty too fast.
janet says
i dont use a gym bag just an old back pack. its green
Sara says
I don’t currently own a gym bag! I’ve been going to yoga a lot, so I just stuff my towel in my purse & carry my mat… But it would be lovely to have a legit bag! 🙂
Jen H says
I don’t have an ‘official’ gym bag but use a crazy pink, green and orange bag to throw my stuff in if I’m planning to run after carpool in the morning. It’s a bit obnoxious but no one sees it! 🙂
val says
uggg…My current gym bag is a sickening pepto bismol pink but it was super cheap:-)
moriah says
Black with an ironman logo on the side, but wayyyy to small for all of my gear! (Its more like a shoe bag…)
virginia says
i just use my backpack thats blue
Christine says
pink and black
shelly says
I use a bag i got from a race, its green
Kate says
I really need a new gym bag, as my last one broke!
Jennifer says
I don’t currently own one so I just carry my yoga mat in my hand. That’s why this giveaway would be so great for me!
Meredith says
My gym bag is red, but could really use an update!
Jackie says
Sounds like a fun weekend! My gym bag is red so it stands out and I can’t forget it-but silver would be a nice change of pace.
Whitney W says
Mine is black but I would LOVE a new one!
Lori says
My gym bag is green and black- and falling apart!
Alycia Wilson says
My bag used to be pink but now is embarrassingly faded with coffee stains and other unknown spots.
Gila says
I don’t have one!! I guess I bring my backpack if I work out right after class and that’s black. Not very exciting.
Linda says
My bag is boring black. This is great thanks.
Paula says
My bag is my black Rock n Roll Marathon series shoe bag! I have so many of those race bags that I can’t justify buying a real gym bag.
Kay says
I need a better gym bag! I typically cram everything in a small Lulu bag. Love the hat trick weekend 🙂
Sara says
My gym bag is black (bo-ring!) and on its last legs. AMAZING score with the treadmill! Lucky girl! What an awesome weekend.
Kathy says
I don’t own a gym bag!!! I use what ever old backpack is lying around after the kids have had their way with it….so sad yes, I know.
Your weekend looked amazing…loved all the recaps…can’t wait to hear more details on the running form…always can use hints there. Thanks!
Allison says
What is this “gym bag” you speak of? I’m in because Mama needs a new foam roller! Awesome pics; it looks like a great time.
Meagan says
Looks like you had an awesome time!
My gym “bag” is a Work Out World backpack I got for free when I belonged there 8 eight years ago.
Laura says
Funny…I’d have to have a gym bag, rather than just carrying things in my arms.
Lynn says
Current gym bag isn’t technically a gym bag but it’s is gray.
PS that foam roller has my name all over it 🙂
Amy says
congrats on the treadmill! my gym bag is currently a nasty old work bag-time to upgrade!
Eva says
I’ve just discovered your blog and I’m really enjoying it. I started running again in February, did a 3,5 K race in September and loved it. Now I’m looking for a new running challenge. Besides running I take zumba, pilates & bodypump classes. When I have a day off from work I enjoy yoga too. My gym bag is beige with orange flowers, but it’s sadly falling apart.
Em F says
Blinding bright yellow w some rips and stains. 🙂
Annie says
My gym bag’s a freebie from swim I did this summer: blue with a logo. Not too exciting but better than nothing!
Scallywag says
My current gym bag is one of my brother’s kabillion Google rucksacks (he was a Google intern). Its black and green and heavily advertises Google EMEA… so I guess what I’m saying here is I really need a proper gym bag 😉
Vicki says
I currently don’t have a gym bag, just an old grey backpack, very uninspiring!
laura says
I met deena kastor at the chicago marathon expo. I sincerely regret i didn’t awkwardly hug her…
Christine says
I don’t have a gym bag. I use my ridiculously big black backpack…boo.
Anna Banana says
My current gym back is magenta! Bright colors keep me motivated!
Tiffany says
Plaid! Black, grey, and red to be precise. It’s not an actual gym bag though…just a backpack.
PA looks beautiful, glad you had an awesome time!
Tartanjogger @tartanjogger.com says
It looks like you had so much fun, and learned a lot too 🙂
Elizabeth says
My current gym bag is blue, pink and tan stripes. But since I have a total grey fetish, I’d be down to win this one.
Katie says
boring black!
Tiffany says
I dont have a gym bag 🙁
Yikesss!
Audrey says
RED!
dschuly says
my bag is petrol-blue and very very old 😀
Dana says
My bag is blue. I discovered a hole in it two days ago. A new bag would be lovely, but a foam roller and yoga gear would be completely awesome. I don’t own any yet.
Jill says
Pink! 🙂
Joanna says
I don’t have a gym bag and use a black backpack instead. I’d love to win a real gym bag!
Petra says
I should really watch that movie too! My gymbag is eh, brown? I don’t really have a separate bag for it, so I just use my daily bag.
Danielle says
My current bag is brown (and quite old)! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Jason @ IS says
Great Post – it looks like it must have been an amazing experience! My gym bag is blue…. representative of my day job (where I got the bag)!
Tessa E says
Plain boring black
Ariana Burris says
Red, white, and black! I use old Lulu bags for the gym!
Jennifer m. says
My gym bag is pink
Kaela says
blue!
Caitlin Dunlevy says
My diaper bag! I actually stuff that thing full for the gym, so I DEF could use this gym bag!
Kate Selkirk says
My gym bag is a hot pink patagonia bag that holds my laptop from teaching and a sneaker in each side pocket!
Melanie says
I don’t have an official gym bag. I do recycle the kids old backpacks, so currently it’s a red backpack.
Rachel says
Current gym bag is not really a gym bag, but a Vera Bradley tote. I don’t really have a gym bag 🙁 I had an adidas one in high school if that counts?
Lauren says
My gym bag is black!
Robin says
Pink. Got to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Can never have too many gym bags.
Sylvia says
My gym bag is dark wash denim. Apparently I’m stuck in the 80’s!
Nico says
My gym bag is grey, but I’ve been forced to use it to haul books back and forth to school these days (I’m a teacher)!
Coby says
Blue. Need a new one!
Pam says
Funny, just bought one yesterday. It is green
Anadel says
Black and boring. This would really spice things up!
Danielle A says
I’m going to do the hat trick next year! You’ve inspired me. 🙂 my gym bag is green…but way too small! Who knew you need so much stuff? Haha
Dianna says
Well this is embarrassing, but every gym bag of mine is black.
I love black. What can I say? I have rule if I want to buy a new purse it must be a color that I don’t currently own… maybe I need to start applying this rule to the other bags in my life!
Elizabeth says
Red with a hole in it….
Joslyn says
I currently throw all my gym stuff into a backpack or reusable grocery bag, ha! I’d love to win this one and THEN I could tell you what color it is. 😉
tiffany says
i don’t have one! which is why i look like a slob wearing my gym clothes to class every day…i did it all through undergrad and now i’m continuing the unfashionable tradition in grad school. :/
Amelia says
I have like 8 gym bags… but my fav is the orange one. 🙂
Valerie says
I have a super old black Portland Blazers bag I use for the gym 🙂
Danielle says
Pink baby 🙂
Amber Mckelvey says
I don’t have one, would love to change that!
Beverly Aragon says
I’m sporting a hot pink & gray gym bag at the moment. It’s seen better days, though!
Hali says
I don’t have a gym bag! Looks like a great weekend!!
Catie says
Um, my gym bag is whatever color of the millions of reusable grocery bags I grab the night before. I think I’ve been using a free one I got from a rep at work for about a week, it’s grey and yellow!
Cat says
I use a backpack and it’s bright pink and steel gray. The inside is neon yellow. I love it!
Geales says
My current gym bag is black, blue, and yellow – from the Boston marathon last year!
Linda says
Black, like most of my clothes. And also, like my heart. KIDDING… …?
Kristy says
Black, goes with everything!
Ange @ Cowgirl Runs says
I REALLY want to do the hat trick after reading about it this year!
My gym bag is boring black 🙂
Christina says
Stupid fingers…*brown 😀
Christina says
Briwn, orange and pink; so of course that stuff would look great with it 😉
Katie says
Oh man, I could really use a new gym bag! Mine is a very dirty blue, and is leftover from my days as a competitive gymnast!
Alice says
I don’t have a gym bag. I would love this one!!!
Becky says
White but it is falling apart and I have been meaning to get a new one for months!
Shawn says
I use whichever one of my free bags I’ve gotten from races.
Meghan says
My current gym bag is blue & stained. Probably time for me to get a new one! Glad you had a great trip to PA- looks like a fun weekend!
Tara says
Navy blue with my work’s logo 🙂
Ladawn says
I really do not have a gym bag but the bag I use is baby blue. Works for me but not really big enough for all my running stuff. First half marathon 11/9 in Savannah, can not wait!!
Erin T says
My bag is plain brown…pretty boring!
Kate says
Current bag is an old red one that’s falling apart!
Maggie H says
My current gym bag is black. I would like to hear more about the treadmill you won in future posts!
britt says
Sounds like an awesome trip!
My current bag is grey with black, yellow and white designs. Nice and funky and unique!
Steph says
I don’t really have a gym bag, it’s more of a bag for my zumba shoes that is purple and black.
Livi says
I currently have a red nike gym bag- and I love it!
Kaelin says
Uh, um, I dont have a gym bag? My floor is currently my gym bag, but I would love to have a foam roller!
Emily says
No real gym bag – just an old green tote bag. 🙂
Cindy Newlun says
I use a Vera Bradley tote that is black and white. Would love to use a traditional gym bag : )
Erin says
it’s blue and I’m not kidding when I say I think I’ve had it for 12 years!!
Kelsey says
I have been using a hideous Vera Bradley duffle and would love to win a hot new bag!!
Beth S says
I don’t really have a gym bag – I workout at home most of the time or walk/run outside.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
My gym bag is black. May not be super colorful but it is cute!
Seriously what a fun weekend though, I would LOVE to do the hat trick next year!
Sheena says
That’s awesome that you won a treadmill!!
And sadly, I don’t have a designated gym bag. How is that possible!? My stuff just gets thrown in whatever bag is handy- drawstring bags from past races, reusable grocery bags, my purse if there’s room, etc.
Katie M says
My current gym bag is grey.
You won a treadmill?!?!!! That is so exciting!
Anita says
Chocolate brown and light blue 🙂
Lori says
Purple all the way!!!
christine says
I don’t really have a gym bag… I have been using a bag I got at a race..its orange and ugly 🙁 the one you have is so cute!
Aubrie says
I have a black one that has seen better days… For sure.
Annie-Kim says
I dont have a gym bag because I run outside and do Pilates in a center where I dont need to bring anything…BUT I would love this kit…I ´m trainiing for my first half marathon and a foam roller would be just perfect!
Renee says
My gym bag is pink!
Cari says
my bag is tan with a sort of leaf/branch pattern on it 🙂
Kellie R. says
My bag is a drawstring pink and brown Nike bag. I love it!
Denise says
Black with girly pink polka dots and a bow. I guess my running partner didn’t like the boring old Golf Digest one ( I kinda stole it from Great Grandpa 😉 I was using so she had her mom buy me a new one and bring it all the way from Texas.
Sarah says
My bag is blue!
Caryn says
My current bag is orange and technically a beach bag that I made into a gym bag.
Amber H says
My gym bag is purple!
Dyan says
My gym bag is grey and pink
Congrats on the treadmill win!!
liza says
Dark green! with holes!
kristen says
pink
Laura says
Current gym bag is maroon!
Mary Anne C says
My gym bag is black!
DiDi says
I currently use a walt disney world tote bag as a lame excuse for a real sports bag. The loot you’re giving out looks amazing. I want it !!! Thank you so much for sharing it.
Shirtina says
What a cool experience for you!
My gym bag is pink 😛
Larissa @ Running with the Dragonflies says
My bag is black (military so it’s boring!) Haha!
Your weekend looked amazing and congrats on the treadmill win 🙂
LeahK says
My current gym bag is clear plastic and says Walmart on it!
Angie says
Recently started reading your blog and love it. 🙂 I have really enjoyed reading about your Runner’s World weekend. Sounds amazing! Currently I don’t have a gym bag. My previous one was black. 🙂
Liza says
My bag is black!
Meg in MI says
Blue with snowflakes, its homemade 🙂
Wren says
My gym bag is a grey and blue backpack. It doesn’t fit much, definitely time for an upgrade!
Stacey says
My gym bag is green.
Carolyn says
My gym bag is black, which is basic, but I also work second shift and am at the gym when most of the world is asleep. I would love to update and have something more colorful, especially since most of my running/workout clothes are also black.
Kelsey Conrad says
My gym bag is purple! 🙂 I have had the same one for a long time.
🙂
Julie says
My bag is navy blue. And old!
Eryn says
Mine is ugly bright orange. I look like I’m going hunting instead of working out. 🙂
Heidi says
Oh no!!! I don’t have one…. But if I did it would be orange 🙂
Tara says
Mine is green. It’s also a string backpack, which isn’t working so well now that it’s cold outside.
tara says
Mine is hot pink! It’s an old GAP bag – I really need a true gym bag with pockets because I lose everything down in the mess of stuff!
Leanne says
black, how boring! the one gym item i own that doesn’t have some colour, shameful 🙁
Anna says
My current gym bag is a lame, khaki colored canvas bag. I would love a new one!
Erin Runyan says
Whatever the current season’s Lululemon large tote bag is! Such a great company with great bag designs!
Delia says
I have a purple/gray Camelbak, with no bladder in it, but its too small!
Christina says
My gym bag is a boring old blue & I need a new foam roller so this is perect!! Thanks for hosting Monica 🙂
Patti says
Mine is neon pink!
Kendra says
black.
Erin says
My “gym bag” is the bag I take to work, with workout clothes thrown in, so off white/cream.
Nicole says
Basic Black!
Megan says
My gym bag is black and boring 🙁
Diana says
Mine is blue and in need of an upgrade!
Looks like the whole weekend was so much fun. Can’t believe you won the treadmill!
Emily says
I have several gym “bags” I use, that are actually just reusable grocery bags! Most of them are green…
Lexa says
My gym bag is red.
amanda says
My bag is pink and white but it’s so beat up and doesn’t even zip 🙁
runnrjo says
I use a boring black duffel bag.
Britt @ Fit Fit Britt Britt says
My bag is a boring black and gray 😛
Emily says
My gym bag is blue!
Nicole says
Boring black but it holds so much stuff!
Jenn says
My gym bag’s strap wiped off over the summer and I haven’t been able to find an affordable replacement option 🙁 my black purse is doubling as a gym bag and school/everything else bag.
Suzanne says
Purple
Wendy L says
Gym Bag? I’m using my son’s old Thomas the Train backpack. Very sad, I know!
Catherine says
My gym bag is navy with yellow trim.
Audrey says
I use a pink and black north face backpack from college!
Laura says
My bag is bright pink!
Kristen says
My gym bag is black with some colored stripes on the straps! It a little small though, so I really need to get a bigger one.
Jackie says
Boring navy blue. Wahh. I really want that stuff!!!!!
Kim says
So jealous of the Boston treadmill that you and HRG are proud owners of. I can definitely tell a difference between my “cheap” $1k treadmill and the gym treadmills.
My gym bag is plain o’ black but I’m eyeing a pink one!
Tracy says
Boring black!
Kristyn says
So sad….I don’t have one. I use a black backpack I got from work for being a wonderful employee. 😉
Brooks says
Carolina blue baby!
Ashley says
my bag is blue!
Jordan says
My current one is striped fall colors!!
Lisa says
My bag is maroon 🙂
Cassidy says
Green – a drawstring backpack leftover from a race.
Diana says
Black and very boyish. It’s shared between the Hubster and I! :l
Leah @ Running with the Hayneses says
I don’t have a current gym bag! 🙂
Courtney says
I don’t even have a gym bag—feel sorry for me yet? If I need to carry my workout wear with me, I usually stuff it into the nearest bag/backpack/Walmart sack. It would be really nice to have a pretty gym bag though!
Chelsey jones says
Wow that looks like it was such an awesome time! Unfortunately I am without a gym bag and am using plastic grocery bags it’s not working out so well ha ha ha.
erica says
my current gym bag is black
JenniferS says
My current bag is a yucko brown color AND it’s falling apart! Glad you at a great time in my home state although I am on the other end in Pittsburgh! You need to come here next spring and do the Pittsburgh Marathon. There is a local bakery that, in my opinion, has the BEST chocolate chip cookies!
Gretchen says
My bag is blue but its 10 years old!! I could really use a new one!!
Christy says
Mine is green! It’s actually my husbands..but you know how it goes. :]
Catherine says
I use a few different bags, but the one I use most it blue.
Kate says
My bag is black with my name and “drum major” embroidered on the side – it’s left over from my high school marching band days! It was perfect for band in high school, but it’s looking pretty worn now. Time for a new one!
Ashley says
I don’t even have a gym bag. Clearly this is a cry for help. 🙂
Nicole says
My current gym bag is green and white and pretty old so I could use a new one!
Teresa M. says
My current gym bag is green.
Rachel says
I am so excited that this is open to non-USA residents!
My gym bag is currently non-existant, so this would be amazing. Keep up the good work Monica!
Robyn F. says
I don’t have a gym bag, foam roller or yoga block, would love to win these. Running first marathon on Dec. 1. Thanks for sharing your great swag!
Emily M says
I don’t have a gym bag! Hook me up, please! I agree that Spirit I is way better than II, but I secretly want to run Roma in 2014 too, just so I can say that I have run both Spirit courses, lol (I just did Chicago this past weekend)!
Jordan says
My gym bag is an Alice and Wonderland tote that I purchased from Hot Topic approximately 10 years ago. So as you can see I’m in dire need of an upgrade!
Meghan says
My current gym bag is black. It was a gift from my mother in law and looonngg time ago 🙂
Svetlana says
Pink 🙂
Cassie says
My gym bag is black with some hot pink details. Found it at Marshall’s a couple years ago, it was a bargain.
Kristy H. says
I don’t have a gym bag. I just carry my purse, which is black. Kind of boring. Would love to own a ‘real’ gym bag though.
Megan says
My bag is blue!
Missy says
I don’t have a gym bag, isn’t that sad!!
Michelle says
I don’t have a real gym bag. I just use a bag I got as a bridesmaid gift. It’s blue but I would really love to win!!
Caroline says
What does it say about me that I don’t have a gym bag? Explain to me why I choose to carry my phone, water bottle, iPod, pullover, and yoga mat and struggle to open doors and swipe my gym card? Clearly I need some help. Haha.
J.J. says
My black diaper bag doubles as my gym bag right now.
Amy says
My bag is bright pink.
Molly says
My gym bag is: old, worn in, and adorably mint green.
Kate says
Imagine my surprise as I was scrolling through and saw my picture! Glad I was all cute at the expo and not sweaty and in pain after the races. My races were super-slow, even for this slow runner. I even had a little bit of a panic attack the morning of the half (sat in a corner and tried to pretend I wasn’t crying). I was all better by the time I got to the start, though. Training hasn’t been going well since I did an 18-mile race at the beginning of September. Newbie overtrained and burned out a little? Big surprise. I had tons of fun, though, and fully intend to come back next year with a bunch of friends and knock at least an hour off my total time.
Michelle says
Gray and definitely not as stylish as that one!
Michelle Griffith says
A multicolor jansport or a large lululemon shopping bag 🙂
Abby says
My gym bag is pink, would love a new one though!
Sara says
My bag is navy…..not very exciting.
Christy says
Hot pink!
Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen says
Love your purple-ish jacket. Where is it from?
Lauren C. says
Sadly, I do not have a current gym bag. I’m a stay-at-home mom and most of my workouts are either done in the house or running outside. I would love to win this and I reallllly need a foam roller! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Jackie says
Mine is black and white polka dots!
Kristi says
Black and light pink.
Kaylie says
Mine is red – it’s the drawstring backpack-y thing I got when I ran my first half marathon 🙂
Frustrated says
I current bag is pink.
Shelley B says
My gym bag is purple – I’d love a bigger one, and that foam roller, too!
Kelsey says
My bag is green!
Natasha Emily says
Black black black. Like my heart, says no one — I hope.
Cassie says
Purple & Black
Elizabeth says
My gym bag is black with some neon yellow accents. Thanks for the giveaway!
Amber S says
My gym bag is black.
Aimee says
My gym bag is navy blue and pink!! I really like how the foam roler is a 3 in 1!! Congrats on the races this weekend! I enjoy following your blog- especially this weekend… I felt like I was there with you the whole time. Thanks for sharing your experience with me! It makes me want to sign up for these races next year!
Running Librarian says
I just recently retired my blue bag and now I have a great green bag. And really green is the best!
Heidi S says
My gym bag is pink. And I just realized I have had it for about ten years… so I think its time for a new one!
Desiree says
No Gym bag here .. I grab whatever backpack my kids are not currently using and its my gym bag for the day.
Heather says
My gym bag is blue!
Carrie says
green paisley 🙂
Elizabeth says
Sounds like you had an awesome weekend! My gym bag is a light blue color.
Ava says
I don’t have an actual gym bag!! :O i’ve been using a pink canvas tote!
Stephanie says
My current gym bag is 10 years old and navy blue. I’m in dire need of a new one! Also I could really use that foam roller as well.
Ava says
My gym bag is…non existent! I’ve been using a pink canvas tote bag!
Kandace says
My bag is pink.
Looks like you had a great weekend!
Angelica says
🙁 I don’t have one! I would LOVE one though. I currently use of my reusable grocery bags lol.
Mallory M says
My gym bag is floral print.
Sarah D says
Purple and Grey
monica says
Blue, for now. . .
Heather @fitncookies says
My current gym bag is brown and white polka dots from Thirty One. It was never meant to be a gym bag, but it’s definitely working for me!
Aly says
Mint green. Who buys mint green?? Loved hearing about the festival, thanks!! My husband went to Lehigh!
Kimberly says
Mine is plain ol’ black.
Jen says
Mine is purple! My favourite colour 🙂
Mandy says
I don’t even have a gym bag!
Shauna M says
My current gym bag is black !
Melissa says
Black and boring.
Kristin says
I don’t have a gym bag 🙁
Which is especially sad because I’m a group ex instructor
leigh @ beach and back runner says
My bag’s boring and black.
Can’t wait for your form post!
Michele says
My gym bag is a sad navy blue, old school Adidas bag left from my high school track and field days (16 years ago!). You were a cool kid if you had one of those back then, and I really wanted to be cool. Now, not so much.
Danielle Johnson says
i live a block from the gym…so i have an invisible gym bag! 🙂
Jenn @ Happy Hour Miles says
My gym bag is navy blue!
Leiza says
Navy blue!
Karla says
My bag is boring black!
Melanie says
Grey and Black!
Emily B says
My gym bag is magenta.
Floey says
blue!
Anna K says
My current gym bag is whatever reusable grocery bag is lying around. Embarrassing.
Vickie says
Black and white with polka dots!
Sarah says
My gym bag is boring old black.
ali says
don’t have a current gym… it’s my basement… but my gym bag before that was my green philly marathon bag!
Ashley says
I don’t have a gym bag. I need one!
Danielle says
Well, my gym bag looks like the back of the couch and carpet since all my gear is stuffed behind the couch on the floor. Would love that awesome bag!
Melissa K. says
My bag is boring tan 🙁 lol
Allyssa says
I don’t have a consistent gym bag. I use whatever race bag is within reach, the right size for that day, and isn’t falling apart from too much use!
NG says
My current gym bag is invisible because I have to share my husband’s bag. 🙂 Looks like you had a great time in PA!
Clarice says
I don’t really have a gym bag, I just carry a wristlet to my gym and it’s a green/blue vera bradley pattern!
Jennifer says
Olive green. Time for something prettier!
Steph says
It’s black and red. I picked it out from the “award” catalog for a fundraising event.
Anne M. says
That would require me to have one!!!
Rachel says
It’s currently a reusable Whole Foods grocery bag (mainly blue?). Think I need a new one… 🙂
Kristine says
I do not even own a gym bag. If I need to, I use a hot pink sparkly VS beach tote to carry my stuff so pick me! 🙂
Melissa B says
Blue and white… And 3
Other girls have the same one so a new one would be great!
Erin says
Hi! New reader here! I found while looking for running inspiration for after this currently gestating baby is born LOL
I don’t have a gym bag. I stuff an old multi-colored tote with whatever gear I might need! I can’t wait to start hitting the gym and yoga again.
Amy says
Monica,
I would LOVE to win this bag full of awesome stuff!!
My gym bag is currently really, really old…ha ha! The color of it is pretty boring. It’s all black. 🙁
I love this one that you got from ProForm during the session at your time at the Marathon trip. I love the grey and pinkness of it! It has spunk! I hope I win it!
~Amy
Question: What color is your current gym bag?
simone says
I don’t currently have a gym bag… i’m the person that stuffs as much stuff in my hoodie pocket as possible 🙂
Em says
I currently don’t own one. I’m in college so I just use my backpack 🙂
Meg says
I don’t have one!! I totally use a plastic grocery bag.
So embarrassing.
mags says
I just started bikram yoga…i have a mat, and that’s about it….I don’t have a gym bag!! I’m terrible, I know….
Erin says
Black and Blue… Boring but functional.
Bryanna says
Blue and silver!
Marie-Santé says
My gym bag is sh*tty green.
Kristina m says
Right now my gym bag is black but hopping to win a new one 🙂
Shay says
I currently don’t own a gym bag!
Susan McGrann says
I don’t have a gym bag, I usually use a Lululemon bag.
Angelina Allerton says
Black, White and Pink Stripped, my three favorite combinations of colors.
Sarah B says
My current gym bag is a red Trader Joe’s bag 🙁 It’s too small to pack all the stuff I want, but I guess it keeps me traveling light. Looks like you had fun this weekend!!
Jen says
My gym bag is black and red and has my company logo on it… I’m planning to be in a new (better – ahem) job within the next 6 months, so a new bag would be amazing! 😉
Dolly says
My GYM bag is orange!
meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles says
My bag is black!
Heather M says
My gym bag is brown and pink!
I just ran my first half yesterday (2:11!). I think I might be hooked 🙂
Tara says
I don’t have a gym bag!
Jillienne@ChasingRaspberries says
My gym bag is boring black! I need more colors in my life!
Shawn says
Black with rainbow polka dots. 🙂
Laura P says
I don’t have a gym bag, but that one is cute!
Deirdre says
It is black!
Holly says
I don’t have one 🙁 The strap broke so I’m using my husband’s black backpack. Sad.
Julie R. says
My gym bag is pink and black! My husband bought it for me when my old one fell apart. I’m just impressed he walked through a store with a pink and black gym bag!
Melissa says
I spilled a milky coffee drink all over my old gym bag, so now I use my backpack 🙁
Can’t wait to see the movie!
Stefanie says
My bag is pink!
Sonya says
So sad, I don’t even HAVE a gym bag!
Hayley says
Mine is Royal Blue!
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says
I just have a simple plain black backpack that I currently use.
Love the bag!
Leigh-Ann says
This would be so awesome! I don’t currently have a gym bag because I usually throw my clothes in my car. This is super cute though!!
Karen Levin says
It’s frightening… because I use old marathon drop off bags for my gym bag. Yup… I NEED a new gym bag!
Sarah C. says
This looks like so much fun! My current gym bag is a million-year-old black backpack I got free for joining the Sierra Club. Do I need a new one? Uh yep!
Katie says
I do not currently have one…but I’d love to win one so I can stop stuffing things in my purse on the way into the gym 🙂
Summer says
I suppose green… my current gym bag is my school backpack with my running shoes and a set of tights jammed underneath my laptop. CLAAASSY
Heather says
Black. Nice hearing about the hat trick, excited to try when it comes to boston!
Teresa d says
My current gym bag is boring black and my yoga mat is getting gross! I’m in the market for some new stuff anD some color!
Natalie P. says
My bag is basic boring black….and I got it for free from a college career counseling session…..6 years ago…..
yeah, I need new stuff….
thanks for hosting this giveaway!
Maddie S. says
My current gym bag is black and was given to me by my highschool XC coach last year!
Stephanie says
I don’t even have a gym bag! I use one or those re-useable lululemon bags.
Emily T says
I’m currently using a plastic bag from Target. Sad, I know…but it works. 🙂
Susan says
My current workout bag is black. That foam roller is very cool!
Abbi says
My gym back is pink with swirly’s!
Wendy says
No gym bag for me, I go to a bare bones gym and usually go at 8 pm after my daughter is in bed.
Ivy says
I just use my travel carry on bag which I
found at Target on clearance hours before
I needed to catch a flight. It’s khaki with
orange trim.
Looks like you had fun on your trip, thanks
for sharing! 🙂
Karlie says
I have a black gym bag! Definitely not cute like that one though!
TriNurse says
My gym bag is black, the gigundo UA one & it needs replacing 🙂
Kaysee Johnson says
My gym bag is gray but small. It’s kinda hard to fit all my stuff in. That one looks nice and roomy!
Stephenie says
My gym bag is black! Boring but in uniform can’t always carry bright colors.
Hannah says
Mine is yellow!
Alex says
Mine is blue!
rachel says
I dont officially have a gym bag bc I workout at home! I would likely pick a purple or blue bag!
Sarah Mac says
My gym bag is purple. It was great meeting you this weekend and getting to help get some pics of you all!!
Karly says
Red! 🙂
Jade O. says
PINK!!
Amy says
My bag is pink and black. I could really use that foam roller!
Lesley says
My current gym bag is navy blue!
tracy says
My gym bag is an old red printed vera bradley bag.
Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons says
Royal blue!
elizabeth says
I can’t remember the last time I had an actual gym bag – but it was probably pink : )
Nikki says
I don’t have a gym bag, so no color. Hopefully my future gym bag is the one you are giving away and that color
Tracy says
Off white, what is up with that?
Elissa says
My gym bag is navy with flowers!
Leigh says
My gym bag is navy…but no where near as cute as this one!
Karen says
I don’t have a gym bag. How sad is that?
Kimberly says
I don’t have a gym bag. All of my workouts happen at home!
Kirby says
My bag is black! Sometimes I try to carry in everything I need and it’s never pretty.
Maria says
My gym bag is hot pink with sequins. No joke. It looks like an 80s disco ball.
Alicia Wynn says
I have a large purple one I use when I have to take all my running gear, and a smaller black one that I use for boot camp!
Brooke says
I rotate through 3 bags a red one, pink one and black, they are all 3 different sizes!
Mal says
I don’t have a gym bag. This answer should get me two entries ; )
GraceG says
I actually do not have a gym bag! I just throw my stuff into a cloth grocery bag (cheap and effective but can get smelly)
Meghan says
A old high school drawstring field hockey bag and that’s when I’m organized!
Jen Y says
I really need to win because I don’t even have a gym bag!
Emily says
My bag is black and has holes in it. PICK ME! haha- you’d be helping a sister out for sure. I need a foam roller so badly too.
Kathryn says
Sounds like a fabulous weekend! My gym bag is pink!
Ella H says
I don’t currently have a gym bag, so mine is INVISIBLE!
Elise @ 9toFIt.com says
I’m so jealous of this whole trip, can’t even lie! lol
Lindsay says
My current gym bag… is whatever color my massive purse is for the day (I should really stop throwing sweaty clothes into my work bags…)
Amy says
Thanks for the fun updates of all of the fun that you had out there. I loved reading everyone’s blog posts…next best thing to being there. My gym bag is red with a big Cabo San Lucas across it and is in need of a major cleaning. I think I have petrified Cliff shot bloks in the bottom from my marathon training days. Enjoy your day and rest up for your upcoming race.
Jessica Yas says
My gym bag is black like the early winter morning. This is when I need to wake up to run- before my brain realizes what is going on 🙂
Adina says
I’ve been putting off getting a gym bag so this would be great! Looks like you had an amazing time on your trip!
Katie says
My current bag is bright pink…. and covered in sparkles! 🙂
Samantha Bruce says
My gym bag is black & pink and says “Peace.Love.LipGloss”
Kristen says
I don’t really have a gym bag — my husband donates a lot of blood and they give him bags all the time, and my work gave me one, but they don’t really speak to me…
Annette @FitnessPerks says
FUN!!
My bag is pink!
Anna says
I use a pink vera Bradley bag for my gym bag. I hate that I have to use it, I’d prefer a bag that I can put in wet stuff too.
Christina C. says
My bag is a Fuchsia and Purple combo that is BOOM bright. But its starting to rip, because I’ve had it for 4 years. It has gone through undergrad and Graduate school with me 🙂
Christine says
Mine’s just a canvas bag that I hand-painted
Liz P says
My current gym bag is basic black to hide how dirty it gets. Congrats on the hat trick! Good luck next weekend 🙂
Amber says
Well, sadly, my gym bag doesn’t have a color because I don’t own one! 🙁 But if I did it’d be green. 🙂
Melanie says
I font have one and I need one, please!!!
Karen says
I go between a navy blue one and a canvas tote depending on if it’s a running/gym day or yoga day.
Both are always in my car fully equipped incase I change my mind halfway thru the day
Ali C says
Green!
Kacie @ Lace up with Kace says
Black. I love black clothing and accessories
Heatmarie says
My gym bag is currently a reusable bag from Cracker Barrel which makes me hungry everytime I look at it…counter intuitive?
Hayley says
My gym bag is supposed to be navy blue with accents of pink, and a pink liner, but there’s so many holes in the blue that it’s more of a pink colour now…
Megan Costello says
My bag is navy and orange!
Heather says
My gym bag is maroon…it’s a team bag that has survived from my years of swimming.
Amy says
My current gym bag is pink and has a bunch of random HOLES in it! So a new gym bag would be excellent. 🙂
Stacy says
Hi Monica! I have to say that you really have inspired me to keep running when I want to give up and just go back home. I love your blog for all of your opinions, your TJ food reviews and for your red-headed spunk!
BTW the color of my gym bag is purple. 🙂
Lydia says
Mine is two different shades of blue.
Christina says
My gym bag is hot pink!
Christine says
My “gym bag” if you want to call it that (it’s a giant old purse) is lime green. I’m so totally jealous you won a Boston treadmill! Those things are legit!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
My gym bag is Just a black Rutgers draw-string!
Nicole says
Pink 🙂 Random expo purchase… I am in desperate need of a foam roller! 🙂
Grecia says
I don’t even have a gym bag, I use random tote bag.
Rachael says
Is it bad that I don’t even have a gym bag because I refuse to join a gym and will staunchly run outside all winter long. Hello Chicago weather! I’m probably not going to make it. A gym bag would be nice.
Kathleen says
Mine is pink! I loved the first “Spirit of the Marathon” as well!
Sarah @ TrailRunGirl.com says
My gym bag is currently a very bright pink.
The RW Event looked awesome! Loved reading all of your bloggers’ insights on it…it also gave me a few new running blogs to start reading 🙂
Carmen says
I’m embarrassed to say I don’t have one! I usually stuff all the stuff I need in my purse
Holly says
My gym bag is dark blue!
adria biasi says
My current gym bag is a lil back pack from a hot chocolate race, I need an upgrade badly 🙂
Monica says
This trip sounded wonderful! Glad you had a good time. My gym bag is a denim self-made bag with awesome skulls on the inside.
Katie says
My bag is black and purple
Meredith says
VERY boring black- and breaking! Help me! 🙂
Laura says
My gym bag is white and brown…not cute!
Emily @ Greens, Eggs & Hamstrings says
I use one of the ‘re-useable’ bags I got from Lululemon! I would love to win a cute new bag!
robin says
I don’t have a gym bag currently…yikes!
Lindsey says
My “gym bag” isnt really a gym bag at all… It’s a free Vera Bradley market tote I got with a purchase, but it’s mostly purple! I’d love all this gear!!!
Sarah S. says
My current gym bag is blue. But I’d love a shiny silver one 😛
Love all the posts!
Haley S. says
Thanks for the generosity…my bag is boring black right now 🙁
Katie says
My gym bag is whatever my current purse is… so right now it is brown!
denesse says
i dont have a current bag! this would be perfect
Read more at https://runeatrepeat.com/2013/10/21/running-with-bart-yasso-and-meeting-summer-sanders/#7wCH3TgOh2IJtQKb.99
Stephanie says
Looks like you had a great weekend! Sounds like a lot of fun!
My current gym back is a black drawstring bag.
Valerie says
My bag is all of the colors of the rainbow.
Jess says
Pink! I need to get back into yoga after running my 2nd half marathon!
Randy Tronsgard says
My gym bag is black. My wife says it goes with everything.
Sandy says
Wow- lots of green gym bags so far. Mine’s green too. Kind of an army green. Definitely not as pretty as that one.
Sara Emberson says
My gym bag at one point was probably an off-white but currently it’s more of a dirty brown with some flowers on it. It’s a one strap bag so I can just sling it over my shoulder when I’m running late but I sure would like a new cut bag that isn’t 5 years old and crusty for trotting to the gym. This post has made me realize I really should wash that bag so thanks for that! 🙂
Melissa C says
No gym bag 🙁 obvi this needs to change!
Denise says
My gym bag is an old Tommy Hilfiger give away bag that I got with some perfume purchase over 10 years ago—- can’t say I’m not thrifty — but it really is time for a new one!!!
Your trip sounds like it was awesome! Good for you
Liz w says
My gym bag is corral and purple! 🙂
Ashley @ BrocBlog says
I typically only bring my keys, phone, and headphones to the gym but a foam roller for home would be amazinngggg
Patty T says
My bag is black, boring. 🙁
Stephanie says
Sounds like a fun weekend! Jealous of meeting Summer Sanders and Bart Yasso! My gym bag is navy and too small for all my gym stuff! 🙂
Alex says
My bag is purple 🙂
abby r says
i dont have a current bag! this would be perfect
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says
Navy blue striped 😀
Michelle Marie says
My gym bag is hot pink! Looks like you had an amazing weekend!
Michele Williams says
What a fun weekend you had!! My sad gym bag WAS navy blue, it fell apart, but that’s good because it was boring!! Ha! 🙂
Jessica says
Gym bag is blue and white and is a hand me down from a friend who works on a cruise ship… It is uuuugly..could use a new one 🙂
Jess says
My gym bag is purple – my fav color! Thanks for the giveaway, love reading all the recaps from the RW weekend. The hat trick is definitely on my race bucket list now!
Amanda Eberly says
Light blue is my bag color- gym bag, softball bag, & giant carry-on travel bag!
Bree says
I guess the color of my gym bag would be green. I seem unsure because I don’t really own a gym bag, but rather pack all my crap into my backpack to run into the gym whenever I get a chance!
Michelle says
My bag is green!