Friday, March 22, 2013

RunnerBox Review & Giveaway

I've been contacting several companies over the last little while about doing product reviews and possibly a giveaway, RunnerBox is one of the companies that responded right away! I have to say if there all multiple companies out there offering similar product, I would choose one product over the other based on customer service and RunnerBox has excellent and efficient customer service!

The RunnerBox has a great website that can be found here. They have a couple of different options:
1) A compact RunnerBox to be shipped monthly for $10.00
or
2) A regular RunnerBox subscription shipped bi-monthly (ever other month) for $20.00
or
3) A 6-month RunnerBox subscription charged in 3 installments of $20.00
or
4) A RunnerBox GIFT BOX a one time shipment for the cost of $20.00
or
5) A gluten-free RunnerBox GIFT BOX a one time shipment for the cost of $20.00

All of these seem very affordable to me for the amount of stuff in the box. It would be a great gift for your fellow running/fitness friends. They also make TriBoxes specialized for triathletes.
Typically RunnerBox ships mainly to the United States because of the increased shipping cost to Canada. There is a flat $5 rate for shipping anywhere in the US.  RunnerBox is not currently set up on the website to take Canadian addresses, (it has to be set up specially for international shipping)  but if anyone from Canada would like to order RunnerBox they can order by emailing Staci @ s.dietzel@therunnerbox.com - she will set that up for you!  All Canadian shipping rates are now $19.95 for boxes.  They ship USPS.

Now for what's in the box I received (every month is a different set of stuff so if you happen to win the giveaway it may not be exactly as pictured):
1. A nice pair of RunnerBox gloves, I love these type of gloves they are easy to pull on/off while running and you can tuck them in your belt and they also machine wash very well.
2. Chocolate Muscle Milk Light - this is similar to chocolate milk however it contains no actual milk and is a protein based nutrition shake, great for post-run!
3. Chocolate Agave Slo-Burn Energy - Organic and 100% agave sweetened, a healthier option for an energy boost during your run
4. Bonk Breaker PB&J Energy Bar- Great pre/post run snack!
5. 2 x CocoaVia Supplements (Unsweetened Dark Chocolate, Cran-Raspberry) - contains cocoa flavanols that are scientifically proven to help support healthy circulation. These are conveniently packaged so you can travel with them and mix with your bottle of water or cup of coffee.
6. Picky Bars Lauren's Mega Nuts Peanut Butter Booyah! - This bar is delicious and I will definitely be adding them to my pre - race breakfast!
7. Shower Pill Athletic Body Wipes - Great idea to slip in your checked bags for after a race!
8. Jelly Belly Extreme Sport Beans - I already use sport beans when i race and I love them, looking forward to the caffeine boost from the "extreme" version.
9. SiMbi Bracelet & Hair Tie - I see these everywhere and I love them, when you wear your hair tie on your wrist all day like I do it's nice to have it look like a bracelet, much more appealing and a great alternative to your average elastic.
10. SportLegs Dietary Supplement - These are meant to be taken before and after exercise to prevent lactic acid buildup in legs and soreness, these are also gluten-free.
11. Honey Stinger Pomegranate Passion Energy Chews - I love the flavor of these and will be adding them to my bag of goodies for racing!

Overall my experience with RunnerBox has been extremely positive and other than the shipping cost to Canada I love everything about it. The thing about all the different products out there for running, it's often impossible and expensive to try them all, RunnerBox is the perfect solution. You get to try ONE of something before committing to a whole box! Also, I know I would definitely look forward to picking up the mail knowing all those goodies were on the way every other month. With just this one box I already have a few things I know I will buy more of including the SiMbi Bracelet/Hair Tie, Picky Bars, and the Honey Stingers!


-please note that RunnerBox sent me only the product and is not paying me for this review, it is purely based on my own experience with the product-

Now here's the GIVEAWAY! Don't forget it's mandatory to leave blog post comment! Once the giveaway has ended I will announce the winner and they will have 48 hours to contact me with their information so I can have RunnerBox ship you a box. Good Luck!


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55 comments :

  1. I got last month's RunnerBox but this one looks even better!! Hair ties and gloves?!

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  2. I need a RunnerBox so I can find out about all that cool stuff out there! I'm a bit of a creature of habit but once I find something I like, it becomes part of the new habit. How exciting to have new stuff delivered right to your door to try out! Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway!

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  3. I need a RunnerBox so I can try out new products....I am a running products junkie! :) Also I gave one to my friend for a birthday recently and she loved it.

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  4. OMG, this is such a cool idea! Love trying new running "stuff" and I really, really want to try a Picky bar!!

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  5. I love to try new products and Im picky so I dont like to buy too much of one item!

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  6. Awesome way to share the runner love! Open with friends, like Halloween for grownups!

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  7. I'm new to running so I'm still trying to figure out all the nutrition and products that suit me best. It's a great idea!

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  8. I need RunnerBox so that I can try out new products and the Gloves are must for cold winter runs to keep my digits warm

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  9. Would love to try them, especially if they give away gear like gloves!

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  10. This sounds awesome! What a unique product idea. I want to give it a try! Hope I win and GL to all!

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    1. Oh and I need a runnerbox to be the best runner I can be!

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  11. I love trying new running stuff so this would be great :)

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  12. I want to try it because I've just started running and have no idea where to start with some of this stuff!

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  13. Two things I enjoy: New running stuff to try and surprises. A RunnerBox would be perfect!

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  14. I need a runnerbox because i want to become a runner and i think this box would help me be less lazy :)

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  15. I'd love to try out some new products that I otherwise wouldn't!

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  16. I love the idea of the RunnerBox and would love to try one out!

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  17. Never heard of this before. Looks fun!

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  18. I'd love to try new things and the Runner Box seems like a great way to do that!

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  19. RunnerBox Goodies are the best. I love trying new products.

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  20. As a newer runner, I love the idea of trying new things without buying entire packages of them!

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  21. I need a runner box because I'm a new runner and have never tried any of it!

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  22. I want one because I'm a fairly new runner and would love to try some running products :)

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  23. I would love to try this! I'm a freak about trying new things at a good price and this sounds awesome!!

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  24. Love trying new products to see what works best for me and my body.

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  25. I would really like to try this. I am still in the process of finding products that will work for me especially on long runs. I still consider myself new to running even though I started in Sept 2012 and ran my first half marathon last weekend. Ran out of steam towards the end of the run and hoping some of these products will help with that.

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  26. These look amazing!! Can you tell me, is there a way to get a Gluten Free box or is it just a very random assortment? Either way, fabulous gift for myself or other runner friends!!

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    1. Yes Jennifer you can order a specifically "Gluten-Free" box for the same price as the others (as listed above). Though the regular box did also contain some gluten-free products. Good luck!

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  27. I need a Runner Box because I always need some recovery food or fuel! And love trying new types!

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  28. I just ordered a one time Runner Box. Cant wait to try it out and see what I get!

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  29. I never knew this existed! So cool!

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  30. I need a runnerbox because I am almost out of my training supplies for my half marathon.

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  31. I need a runnerbox to help explore what the world of running products has to offer.

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  32. This seems like an excellent idea and I love trying out new products

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  33. I've always wanted to try out these boxes, but again, had the whole USA/Canada shipping issue. I'd love to win!

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  34. I've been eyeballing these for a while, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I just might have to...

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  35. I'm training for my first road half, and I love trying out new running gear and fuel!

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  36. How amazing, never heard of a runner box before. Im training for a half marathon and this would be perfect

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  37. I need a Runner Box because I'm a runner and would love to try out the products inside! :0)

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  38. Runner Box is perfect for My Half Marathon Training! I love to try new running products :)

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  39. To train for my first half marathon!

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  40. Jennifer Pittman:
    I Need a RunnerBox because I am starting to run more and starting to to work up to run a 5K!

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  41. I need a runner box because I saw the words CHOCOLATE in the list of products :) But seriously, always in need of new fuel and gear!

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  42. I need a Runner box because I love trying new things to see what works best for me!

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  43. I need a Runner box because I want to try all the goodies! There is so much out there that I don't know where to start.

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  44. i need a runner box because i am a runner and i have never had one!

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  45. hmmm.. I need a runnerbox because..
    1. I never tried a RunnerBox
    2. I like to eat
    3. I very rarely win anything.

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  46. I want to try all new products!

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