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Running Diva Mom is having a giveaway for a BIC Band!

BIC Bands stand for "Because I Can" Bands
Their moto is "We run because we can…
for those who can’t so that one day they will!"
The proceeds from the sale of BIC Bands go to support 
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
They are for a great cause, so If I don't win the giveaway, 
I may even purchase one!
Today was my "rest" day from running. Tomorrow I am supposed to run for 20 min. straight. We will see how that goes. :) I decided to go to the gym for the first time in almost 3 weeks. I did 2 miles on the elliptical. :)  I usual do 4, but I did not have the time today. I went home and had a very yummy Spinach leaf and cheese wrap on a whole wheat tortilla! I was craving cheese, so this hit the spot :) 
This evening I decided to try out Yoga at home. I actually bought this DVD in the Dollar aisle at Target. HaHa One whole dollar! It is definitely not the best DVD, but for $1 and 50 min., I think it did the trick. :) It did help me to realize that I need to stretch more. I can barely touch my toes! I want to take a class eventually. I have just been to embarrassed, because I am not limber enough. I feel like I need to practice before I do this in front of others! I also need to purchase some better Yoga DVD's. Anyone have any suggestions?
I am excited, yet extremely nervous about running for 20 straight minutes tomorrow. I know myself and I know I will be very disappointed and discouraged if I don't make it all the way... So I hope I do!

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