Nothing says Halloween like Mezamashii!

As many of us runner are, I am very loyal to my favorite running shoe brand.  Before I got hurt I wore a whole bunch of different shoes, whatever looked good and whatever I could find that fit.  But after my accident and on my journey back into running again my hips and back started to demand a lot more out of my shoes.  I cycled through all different brands trying to find something that fit good and worked well with my poor broken body.  I finally landed on a pair of Mizunos.

They were the only shoes that didn't result in me adding "foot and leg problems"to my laundry list of injuries and issues.  It was such a relief to run in something that felt good and supported me as I struggled along through all those kilometres.

I have been loyal to Mizuno ever since, sticking mainly with the Wave Riders.  I've seen many different models of this shoe, tons of new colors and my feet have seen a few different sizes over the years.  I've even used my shoes as a conversation starter at races and expos when I notice other runners in Mizunos like mine.   I've found we are a very loyal tribe of shoe wearers and runners.

I was super excited earlier this year to hear about Mizuno's Mezamashii Run Project...

Source: Mizuno Canada Website

Mezamashii is a Japanese word that means brilliant or eye-opening, the perfect way to describe a fantastic run.  You know the kind of runs I'm talking about - when everything comes together and you feel awesome, strong, peaceful.  Mizuno wants more runners to feel that way and believing in their product so much they created the Mezamashii Run Project - a chance to put thousands of pairs of Mizuno shoes onto runners so that they too can experience more brilliant runs.  

Just think about it, when we buy new shoes we bounce around, wear them in the store and sometimes get to run down the sidewalk in them.  You can read the tech specs and listen to everything the salespeople have to say but you don't truly know until you run in them.  I love that Mizuno is willing to actually give out free shoes to so many runners to let them see what it's like to run in a pair of Mizunos.

This summer I received an invite to the Canadian Mezamashii Run Project and very happily picked out a new pair of Wave Rider 15's.  They are so pretty (yes, pretty) and I was so excited to be invited to be part of such a cool running experience.

Source: Mizuno Canada Website

And now, I am so so very excited to be able to offer the same opportunity to you!  And do you know what's even better?  I am giving away two invites!  Mizuno Canada has very graciously offered a couple of invites to the Mezamashii Run Project so that I can share them and help other runners get the same kind of mezamashii feeling I get when I have those brilliant runs.

What you will win:

• One of two free pairsof Mizuno running shoes
• Any style from the current lineup (some restrictions may apply)
• You choose model, size, men's or women's

They even have a really cool online Precision Fit tool available to help you make sure you get the right pair.  You can always go into a local store as well and try them on in person before you make your selection.

How to enter:

I wanted there to be lots of ways to earn an entry for this giveaway so please do as many or as few as you like.

1. Visit the Mizuno Canada website and leave me a comment on which model you would like if you won
2. Become a follower (or already follow me) on Twitter
3. Like Mizuno Run Club Canada on Facebook
4. Tweet about this giveaway
5. Share this giveaway on Facebook or your blog
6. Write a haiku about running and post it in the comments (if you're not sure what a haiku is, google it!)

Disclaimers and stuff:

• Giveaway open to Canadian residents only
• There may be restrictions on models or colors available at the time of order

Good luck to all who enter and Happy Halloween!  Nothing says "boo" like Mezamashii and a free pair of shoes, right?

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