I am saving the Downtown Jingle 5K race report (it’s a good one) for tomorrow, since it’s Monday and I want to start the week off right with a giveaway! The lucky winner will receive a SPIbelt in color of their choice. Read on to learn more about the SPIbelt and the sweepstakes rules…

Let’s face it–it’s sometimes challenging to find a good way to carry personal items on the run. If you drive somewhere to run, you need to stash your keys and most likely your phone. If you are running long, you will also need storage for nutrition. I do have a Fuel Belt that has a pocket for small items, but honestly, it’s not my favorite thing to wear while running. So I was pretty excited to receive a SPIbelt to try out.

The SPIbelt (SPI stands for small personal items) is a fully adjustable belt that has an expandable pocket for storing keys, cell phone, money, and more. When I opened up the SPIbelt, I looked at the storage compartment and thought that there was no way that my iPhone would fit. However, I discovered that the pocket does expand quite a bit and could carry my iPhone (and still allow room for my keys).

My SPIbelt (empty)

I tested the SPIbelt on a four miler at about 8:25 pace. I wanted to put something in it that I knew had the potential to be very annoying: my giant key ring! I am happy to report that I didn’t even notice that I was carrying my keys with me-not a peep! The SPIbelt stayed in place, and I almost forgot it was there.

The SPIbelt is also very versatile- you could use it for walking, biking, hiking, travel, etc., not just for running. Even better, I am allowed to give one away to a reader. Please leave a comment below (on this post) telling me which color of SPIbelt you would choose if you win. Click HERE to see the color chart.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

To enter the sweepstakes for SPIbelt, please just leave a comment below with the color of SPIbelt you would choose if you win.  You cannot enter by any other means. There is NO PURCHASE NECESSARY or any other type of consideration that must be given to enter this sweepstakes. By entering a comment, you are entering in the sweepstakes terms and conditions. To enter this sweepstakes you must be over 18 years of age and a United States citizen.

This sweepstakes starts on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 8 a.m. and will go to Monday, December 12, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. The winner will be chosen using Random.org, and the results will be posted on this blog. Winner will be announced by Monday, December 13 at 8 a.m.  A winner has one week from the announcement of the winner to claim the prize or else a new winner will be chosen (December 20 at 8 a.m.). All prizes will be awarded. Thus, if the winner does not come forward, a new winner will be chosen. The writer of this blog will not be held liable for any typographical errors or technical failures.

Winner of this contest will receive SPIbelt basic valued at $19.95.