Today is the 4th New Year New Gear Reveal but the first for me. (I contemplated joining before but never got around to signing up.)

So the idea behind this program came from Nicole at Apples and Arteries. Motivate a friend to stay active with a New Workout Item and at the same time receive an item that would inspire me – what a great idea! It is also another way to meet a fellow blogger and runner.

I sent some New Gear to Dawn at The Rushing Herd. (I had fun searching for bargains & the perfect “pink” items – shorts, tank, 2 headbands & a necklace. I hope she liked them!) Her goal is to run 30 half marathons before she turns 30 in November 2014!! Good luck to her!!

I received my New Gear from Kimmie at Barking Mad about Running. I had already been following her blog so this was cool.

Here’s what she sent me to keep me motivated:

• Green tech shirt – really comfortable…I will wear it to yoga, tennis and of course, to run
• Starbucks gift card – obviously she has read my blog and knows that I go there often (esp. after running)
• Running girl decal – really cool
• Honey stinger waffle – always wondered what these taste like
• Nuun  -definitely will try this in my water (esp since it is getting warmer out)

Thank you for a super fun stash of New Year New Gear! You really spoiled me. Good luck with your training and half marathons (including Dopey in 2014!!)  I cannot wait to wear & use these items.

The New Year New Gear exchange program is open to readers and bloggers and below is all the information if you’re interested in joining up for next month’s exchange.

Here’s How it Works!

Sign up with Nicole at Apples and Arteries, her email is applesandarteries@gmail.com . You will then be paired up and exchange information. You then Shop around and put together a fun package keeping to a limit of $15. Maybe it’s a new workout top, running socks, hairbands, a pair of shorts. You’d be amazed at the goods you can find at the outlets (Nike), TJ Maxx and Marshall’s and department stores. Be sure to include a gift receipt (when available).

Ship the package by prearranged date and Please be so kind as to include a Note of Motivation.

If you’re a blogger, please write a blog post about the program/gear to post on prearranged reveal date, and link-up post to Nicole’s New Year New Gear post on the designated date. If you’re matched with a reader, please ask them to include text that you can put on your blog.

Here’s the Link to the April 3rd post, and all the participants link ups. This link will guide you through all the participants blogs, and the fun of the New Year New Gear exchange.

Happy Running! Are you interested in participating?