In an effort to promote winter running our friends at Smartwool graciously donated some PhD run socks to giveaway!
Review
I wore a pair of the PhD Run socks at the Resolution Run earlier today and they rocked! My toes usually go numb when I run in the winter and these socks kept my tootsies nice and toasty. I had to run thru several snow banks and I was amazed at how dry my feet were.
Specifics:
Smartwool uses Merino Wool which works to manage moisture, improve breathability, regulate temperature and control odor.
Pros:
– Comfortable
– Warm
– Light
– Wick Moisture Away from Skin
Cons:
– Expensive (but well worth it)
Overview:
These socks provide warmth and comfort for cold weather conditions.
Giveaway
Here at Weshallhavepie, we have challenged ourselves to run everyday outside in the month of January. We are challenging you to do the same!
We will be giving away 3 sets of Smartwool PhD Run socks to three lucky readers! (each set includes one pair of men’s socks and one pair of women’s socks)
To enter: Just leave a comment on this post telling us what you do or don’t enjoy about Winter Running.
Extra entries:
- Become a member (follower) of this blog and leave a comment that you did (if you already follow our blog, leave a comment that you are a follower)
- Follow us on Twitter and leave a comment here that you did
- Follow us on Facebook and leave a comment here that you did
We would love to hear about your winter running adventures! Please send pictures to weshallhavepie@ymail.com and will feature you on the blog :)
You will have until January 31, 2013 at 8 p.m. to enter and we will post the name of the winners on Friday morning.
Good Luck!
Tina and Jenny
We Shall Have Pie 
Ah warm socks!! My feet get sooooo cold winter running! I love not feeling like I’m going to melt when the temperature isn’t 100 like it was all this year but I really don’t enjoy the frozen body parts at all : )
Since I would really enjoy the opportunity to have some warm toes this winter I am going to do all of the extra entries : ) I am already a follower of the blog!
Next up, the twitter follow, done and done I am @megankellly
In the winter I don’t like the ice and snow when running and that burn that the cold air leaves in your throat. I do love the workout though.
I recently became a follower!
ANDDD I liked your FB page!
Your chances right now are 100% to win Megan! Good LUCK! ;)
YES!!!
I don’t know anything about “winter running”…I live in Houston, TX; it was 65 degrees and raining yesterday on my very first training run!
I love smart wool socks, I use them in the summer, they actually breathe better than cotton. And in the cold they are great! It’s incredible what they can do with wool.
P.s. I am a follower of your blog, and I love running outside in the winter because, it’s peaceful, because the scenery is different, and because you don’t overheat – it was 18 degrees on my run today, bundle up and feel great!
I’m already a blog follower AND Twitter follower. So far I like winter runs to get fresh air and not be cooped up I in the house. But the uneven surface of the snow is tough for stability, and it’s making my legs cranky!
I have bony toes and fingers. The very cold weather will make my toes and fingers very painful so that I can not run in the cold weather. I need to get special socks for my toes.
Thank very much for sharing your blog and excellent giveaway.
Oh my goodness=( Can I ask what kind of socks you have to get?
Yay!! Wes and I have been Smartwool owners for over a decade- we could use a new pair lol!
Winter running…two things I love: being numb helps me go farther ’cause I don’t feel any muscle fatigue for a lot of my run, and because there aren’t a whole lot of other folks out doing what I do, I feel kind of hard core hahaha!!
I have bony toes and fingers. They don’t have muscle to protect them so in the very cold weather they get painful very easy. I have to wear 2 pair of socks in bad weather day.
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful blog and great giveaway.
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I run in Maine, so I dont enjoy the ice build-up on the sides of my paved roads. Especially at night!
I’m a blog follower!
I follow on Twitter! https://twitter.com/lcunningham8332/status/286497282742960128
I’m a follower and I just found you on facebook and I LOVE SmartWool running socks! I have several pairs and they are pretty much the only socks I will wear for running. I’m trying to recruit my husband also, so a men’s pair might be a nice incentive.
Winter is my favorite season to run in for several reasons: I can breathe much easier, I find the freezing cold invigorating and motivating; it is very quiet and peaceful; I get to use my favorite cold weather gear; it staves off mid-winter blues and boredom; it helps keep the weight off from the comfort food and cookies; I enjoy other people’s reactions to my “insanity” for doing so.
I feel a blog post coming on….
If these socks inspire on more person to run in winter, we have done our job!
Blog away, I will come there and read your post! I agree with all of those statements!!
Hi, so I followed you all on Facebook!
So what I LOVE about winter running, it’s so fresh. The air is crisp and clean, you feel light and airy. It’s a nice change to the tropics of Guam, where I first began running. The things I don’t like are that it takes a lot more thought about what to wear to run in cold temps. You want to be warm, but not too warm however, if you dress too lightly you’ll be cold and stiff….there is a very fine line.
I hate running in the cold. Can’t wait till summer.
Do u use the treadmill during the winter?!
Nope. Today I just got soggy feet. I run with a soccer ball in front of me.
I’m a follower of the blog.
I’m now also a facebook follower.
Now I follow you on twitter too. @thepressingpen
The one thing I hate about running in the winter is the cold air rushing through my ears gives me a headache! Argh! But I still push through :)
It normally gets too hot with a full blown hat on, but maybe consider a light weight headband thing that covers your ears:) I ran without mine today, and my ears were hurting after! Been a while since that’s happened!
Winter in my hometown, Portland is often damp, and the wet makes the cold feel so much colder than the temperature implies. But it’s days like today, when it’s freezing, yet the air is dry, crisp, and full of sunshine that make winter running such a joy to me! Love the review of the Smartwool socks, as my toes also go numb when I run. Sounds like a very beneficial product!
~Alaina
Winter running definitely gets the blood flowing through the veins!
Love my SmartWool socks, but they are starting to get a little threadbare! I have a hard time getting out the door for a winter run, but once I’m out, I love it. It makes me feel intrepid and energized.
I hate that the tips of my toes freeze during winter running! Some new warm sockies would be lovely.
OK, now I feel guilty for not at least walking. Growing up in Michigan, I know all about cold weather and even colder toes. These days, however, I live in Orlando, Florida, where they consider a dip into the 40-degree mark “bitter cold.” Love your blog. Come back and see me again as I chart my journey to boldly rise off the sofa, shake the breadcrumbs off my ass and get moving to find myself a honey!
What I love about running during winter: It takes guts and the trails are nearly empty, only me and a few other diehards. What I dislike: Far too few daylight hours. Besides weekends and holidays having a full time 8-430 job means I spend far too much time running in the dark. I miss running at dawn before work, at about 6am. Staring into the rising sun during a run = heaven.
I started running recently and I live in NYC. It has been pretty cold here! Running outdoors seems to be the only thing that keeps me motivated so every other day I try brave the wind and cold temps to get better at running! Wish me luck! Love the blog. :)
We wish you all the luck in the world! Just keep pressing on, I promise it gets easier!! I think I mentioned this before, but I would love for a chance to run in New York!
I hate how my chest burns when I run in the winter!
I’m a follower! I don’t like the short days, and unshoveled sidewalks that hide ice!! Yikes!
Oh where do I begin…..The worst part of winter running for me would be icy sidewalks!
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Great giveaway!
Ice can be so deadly! But I only ever see people who are walking fall…maybe us runners are far to graceful to fall ;)
I live running in the worst weather, being tossed around by the wind, watching my fingers develop a frozen sheen, my feet thank me for the frozen puddle of mud I stamp through, the light layer of frost in my shoulders and thighs, the wobbly feeling as I push myself past my limits and then getting home, knowing that I’ve done something that’s at would think insane!! Keep running, blogging and I’m jealous of your snow run!
This is my first year running in the winter. I thought I would hate it, but it’s actually not too bad! I like the quiet, and that I don’t get as sweaty and dehydrated as I do in the summer!
Isn’t it weird!? I find that true as well. I started running in the fall, and found that summer was the worst time of year for running. I was so hot and miserable! Definitely better for distance running, but in general winter takes the cake for all around enjoyment!
I am a follower!
I also follow you on twitter. I am @bbiggs72
I DON’T like the possibility of hitting black ice and slipping. I DO like that cold sweaty smell after a run!
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I love the pretty winter scenery in my local park (tall pine trees covered in snow, glistening snow fields and icicles on rooftops) when running in wintertime.
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If many of you miss out on socks you may like to download these mp3 hypnotic mantras to mix amongst your running music. With warm feet and the helpful positive mindsets maybe you will enjoy winter running even more. It’s a quick download and absolutely free. Happy training! http://www.marilyntuck.co.uk/hypnotherapy-treatable/marathon-running
Thanks Marilyn!
The power of positive thinking is something that has been widely discussed over the last few years.I am interested in giving it a try!
I like that it is a great way to enjoy the beautiful snow and be outside without getting too cold. I don’t like that it is tough to regulate your temperature and when snow makes the run slippery…but maybe a good pair of socks will help that ;)
Smart wool socks are great! I have one pair, but they really do keep your feet warm and dry…great for running, around the house, or in boots!
Now following you on Twitter and Pinterest…I’m graceglimmers on Twitter. I have many female running buddies all over the country actually…we’ve moved a lot (USA). Running is a lifelong gift, and it is a great way to chat with friends! Nice site. :)