Monday, March 14, 2011

Running Chics Review and Giveaway

If you've never visited Running Chics before, you should.  Their online selection of apparel is fun, fresh, and athlete-friendly.  Despite being a runner, my first interaction with Running Chics was when I decided to purchase a "Tennis Chics" shirt for my daughter Lily.  Lily only had summer tennis clothes and when the weather got a bit chillier, I wanted her to have something fun to wear.
Isn't this shirt adorable?  Lily loves wearing it with leggings.  But the best part about getting this shirt?  The customer service at Running Chics was amazing.  First of all, if you checked the site, you'd notice that there are no kid sizes in the tennis chics logo.  I asked Andrea, co-owner of Running Chics, if she could make one, she jumped right on it.  She sent me selections of possible shirts, and we worked from there.  Bam!  Huge points for how flexible and easy to work with they are.  Then the kicker, the shirt came in from the printer.  It was a pink shirt and the white logo didn't show up well.  Immediately Andrea and the Running Chics team jumped right on it to replace the shirt with something that worked better.  Seriously,  if you have a positive customer service experience somewhere, you want to shout from the rooftops.  It's getting more and more rare for companies to really put the customer first, but Running Chics does.  I know, I've gotten off-topic a little, but it's definitely an important aspect.

A few months later, Running Chics introduced their new Spring Items.  Super fun and cute items.  I was sent this awesome shirt to review:
First of all, I'm kind of borderline on sizes.  I wear a medium in some things and a large in others.  This is a medium, and I probably should have gotten a large.  The shirt is uber-soft and comfortable.  The "Running Chics" design is adorable, but subtle.  It makes for a very fashionable shirt to put on with a pair of jeans.  I did find the shirt to be thin, and would probably be more comfortable with a tank or other shirt layered underneath it.

I love that Running Chics also carries Performance Wear.    That adorable hoodie is probably the next item on my wishlist.  Really cute.  Not a runner?  They also carry swimming, cycling, cheering, and tennis chics.  (I know a few people who will probably have that cycling chic shirt on their wishlist!)

All in all... fun products.  Good quality.  Excellent customer service.

Would you like to own a t-shirt from Running Chics?  Andrea has offered a shirt to one lucky reader.

To enter: (Separate comments for EACH entry please.)
Mandatory - You must be a follower of my blog. - Leave me a comment.
+1 - Become a fan of the Running Chics facebook page and tell them I sent you.  - Leave me a comment.
+1 - Go to the Running Chics website and tell me what you like.
+1 - Spread the word on your blog, facebook, and/or twitter.  - Leave me a comment.
Bonus +1 - Ask me a question that I can answer in a future blog post.

Giveaway winner will be chosen on March 21st at 10am central.

*Note:  The Tennis Chic shirt was purchased by me.  The Running Chic shirt was supplied to me for the purposes of a review.  No other compensation was given.  I was not obligated to write a positive review.  The opinions expressed are my own.

89 comments:

Rene' said...

I follow you:)

Rene' said...

I am a fan of runningchics on facebook and let them know you sent me.

Rene' said...

I actually love the shirt you have on, I also liked the gray everyday t-shirt.

Rene' said...

Posting on my blog right now.

Rene' said...

Bonus question.....What has been your favorite race that you have run and why?

Penny said...

I a follower

Penny said...

I already like RUNNING CHIC ON FB. COOL STUFF

Penny said...

posted giveaway on my blog

Penny said...

posted giveaway on my fb page

Penny said...

I like the casual t shirt RUNNING CHIC in pink.

tara said...

I am a follower already

tara said...

Just Liked them on FB and let them know you sent me

tara said...

Love the vest from their website

momwifefitnesslife said...

I follow you

momwifefitnesslife said...

Liked them on FB...

momwifefitnesslife said...

I love the bamboo long sleeve performance top!

Paula - Running Mom of 5 said...

I'm a follower.

Paula - Running Mom of 5 said...

I like Running Chics on FAcebook and I told them you sent me.

TMB @ RACING WITH BABES said...

I am a follower!

TMB @ RACING WITH BABES said...

I am a fan on FB!

TMB @ RACING WITH BABES said...

I love the performance hoodie.

TMB @ RACING WITH BABES said...

You are linked on my sidebar!

Paula - Running Mom of 5 said...

I posted this giveaway on my blog.

Paula - Running Mom of 5 said...

I like the short sleeve stretch flex performance top.

Julie said...

I'm a follower!

Julie said...

I like on FB!

Julie said...

I love the hoodie - and you're right...I NEED the cycling chic shirt!! and soon!

Rae said...

I follow you!

Kirstie said...

I follow you!

Kirstie said...

I like the Alternative Burnout Crew T-shirt
in pink that says marathon running chics.

*~* *~* Tracy said...

I'm a follower!

*~* *~* Tracy said...

I linked this on my blog

*~* *~* Tracy said...

I like RC on FB and wrote on their wall

*~* *~* Tracy said...

I tweeted (tracyrunning)

Randee and Angie said...

I'm a follower!

Randee and Angie said...

I liked Running Chics on FB!

Randee and Angie said...

I'm liking the Fire Casual short sleeved t-shirt.

*~* *~* Tracy said...

Bonus question - as a coach, what's your take on the minimalist 'movement' that seems to be gaining popularity in the running community?

Randee and Angie said...

Linked to this post from my blog!

http://thebitchyrunners.blogspot.com/2011/03/tuesday-ramblings.html

misszippy said...

Love running chics. I follow

misszippy said...

I like them on FB

misszippy said...

I like the burnout tees

misszippy said...

Posting on my blog

SupermomE12 said...

I am a follower

SupermomE12 said...

I liked them on Facebook and told them you sent me

SupermomE12 said...

I went to their website and I need the green hoodie! :)

SupermomE12 said...

I posted on my blog :)
http://seemomrunfar.blogspot.com/

SupermomE12 said...

Question to answer... "Besides your running shoes, what is your one favorite, must have piece of equipment or apparel when you run?"

Nobel4Lit said...

The shirt is cute! I'm a follower!

Sara said...

I follow - love your blog and advice for new runners!

Sara said...

I'm a fan of Running Chics on FB and told them you sent me.

Sara said...

I like a lot of things on the Running Chics site - casual burnout tees and performance fleece jacket and the messenger bag to name a few. :)

Sara said...

I added your giveaway to my blog!

Sara said...

Do you ever think about getting your personal training certification? I think you would be good at it because you really motivate me!

Laima said...

I'm a new follower.

Laima said...

Became a fan on FB.

S K said...

I follow! CANNOT wait to see who wins; I'm crossing my fingers

Victoria Elizabeth said...

I am a follower of your blog!!!

Victoria Elizabeth said...

I liked Running Chics on FB!

marathonmaiden said...

i follow you

marathonmaiden said...

i like the longsleeve tie-dye-esque shirts!

Terri said...

Follower!

Terri said...

Liked them on FB!

Terri said...

I love the fact that they have alo performance gear!!! And the price is fab!

Terri said...

Of course I'll add you to my sidebar! :)

Terri said...

Question for your blog: How do you find time for workouts?

LauraElaine said...

LOVE running chics! I am a follower!

LauraElaine said...

Already follow running Chics on FB!

LauraElaine said...

Love their thermal long sleeves!

LauraElaine said...

posted a link on the sidebar of my blog: www.LauraElaineDesigns.blogspot.com

Kortni said...

I am a follower

Kortni said...

I like the Rainbow Strip casual t-shirt...so cute!

Kortni said...

Posted on their FB page.

Monica said...

i'm a follower!

Monica said...

I like them on FB and said that you sent me!

Monica said...

I like their crop pant from the website.

Monica said...

i shared their page on my FB page!

Monica said...

Bonus ?: what's the quickest way to get faster?

Little Miss Runshine said...

I am a follower of the blog! :)

Allison said...

follower!

Allison said...

I like Running chicks on FB!

Allison said...

posting on my blog!

Allison said...

love the performance hoodie!!!

Catrina said...

following your blog

Catrina said...

Just liked Running Chics on FB!

Catrina said...

Shared on Twitter!

Catrina said...

So Much great products to choose from, but I really liked the StretchFlex alo headband!

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