Holiday Giveaway #4: SKECHERS GoMeb Speed 3
Welcome to the week of Christmas! I am still in the giving spirit and I am excited to announce the winner of my Genuine Health contest is Jordan!
Send me an email, Jordan and I will hook you up with some of my favourite protein powders!
Last week, I went home for dinner and my sister and I made a discovery about my mother.
If there is anything that is new, limited or special edition or in short supply, she WILL buy it. Her pantry is full of snow flake Ritz crackers, strangely flavoured holiday hot chocolate and we were among the first to snag the green ketchup back in the day.
Remember this guy?
I really can’t say much because I am the exact same when it comes to running gear. Special edition product for races is totally my thing, so when Skechers offered to let me try out their limited edition shoe from the New York City Marathon 2014, I was all over it. It’s a genetic thing.
The style is GoMeb Speed 3 which is built on the same generation as the traditional GoMeb Speed. This shoe was designed for Meb Keflezighi which is the shoe he wore when he won the Boston Marathon. (This will be good luck for me as I am training to race it hard this year!)
It is a pretty shoe that looks speedy! It is loaded with subtle technology to make your run as efficient as possible.
- M-Strike Technology which promotes a healthy midfoot strike delivers maximum energy with every step.
- Resalyte™ Midsole – Proprietary lightweight injection-molded compound with memory retention helps absorb impact.
- Dupont Delrin™ material Stability Plate in midfoot for a supportive and secure run with even less weight.
- Light weight design – 6.1 oz. in a women’s size 7
Post outdoor run
- Independent circular GOimpulse sensors for a more responsive running experience.
- Improved GOimpulse sole layout
The shoes come with two pairs of laces so you can mix and match depending on how you want the shoe to look.
I have been running in these shoes for the past couple weeks and I find they are a roomy fit for most foot widths.
I didn’t feel like there was a period where I needed to break them in – they were comfortable and easy from the moment I put them on my feet and I didn’t have any rubbing or blisters. They are built for speed so there is not a lot of cushioning, but because of the sturdy sole, there is a surprising amount of stability for such a light shoe.
I also love all the special little craftmanship details on this shoe, from the NYC signature to the extra laces.
This is one of my favourite Skechers training shoes to date and I would love to share a pair for you to try out as well!
Skechers is offering a pair of these shoes to a Laces and Lattes reader. It is open to both men and women with men’s version in orange.
To enter, let me know which race in 2015 you are looking forward to training for and follow Skechers Canada on Facebook and Twitter.
As always, there is additional entries granted to those who like Laces and Lattes on Facebook and sign up for my newsletter, being released in 2015!
Deadline to enter is Dec 27 at 12 PM EST. The winner will be announced next Monday, Dec 29 along with the final giveaway in December!
Good luck!
The race I’m training for is the Erie Canal Marathon Tour, but I’m increasing the difficulty a notch. Since I’m doing it as an awareness campaign for mental health, I’ll be running the Erie Canal race and then along the Welland Canal in Canada for a total of 700 km. Starts August 28th.
My goal is to complete any 5K in 2015! I know, go big or go home 😉 Running was put on hold due to my leg issues but I think it was also weight related so while I’m still working on that (30 down, 30 to go), so I think 2015 is the year to check this off my list
Right now I am looking at racing in the St. Anthony’s triathlon down in Florida in late April as my first race as a pro triathlete as well as Challenge St. Andrews in New Brunswick in July. there will be more of course but haven’t decided what!
Kristen
I am most looking forward to training for the Toronto womens series half marathon
There are 2 races this year I am very excited about. But mostly the Toronto Yonge St 10k to take the OA team bragging rights again and set a new PB. To make the win sweeter I’ve come across postings where Toronto teams are encouraged to come out with their clubs and keep the win in Toronto. The second one is the Ottawa 10k in May. I have some good friends that moved their after high school and its always good to see them. This is the new Canadian 10k championships so I will be running with the best and hopefully set another PB. Both these races are a good focus and will keep my training in line. Can’t wait! Happy holidays!
This winter its all about training for Around The Bay and those Orange GoMeb’s would look great as im logging my winter miles through the snow!
I’m looking forward to training for any race at this point, honestly – I’m currently off running due to an injury. Maybe I’ll set my sights on the Yonge Street 10k!
I’m looking forward to going back to my 50 mile trail race site and running the marathon distance this time. It’s such a great venue, and the race director is such a great guy with so many supporting caring volunteers is hard not to go back and kick up the dirt on this trail. The trail is wicked hard but fun. This will complete all distances on this course so I’m pretty stoked to beat my marathon time here.
The race is the North Country trail race. The home of the largest medal. Seriously it looks like a plate!
I am currently training for the Around the Bay in Hamilton. It’s the go between from my longest race of a half marathon to the next step of a full marathon. After the 30k bay I will be signing up for my very first marathon in the fall of 2015. Looks like I have big goals set and those shoes would fit well into my plan. ..lol.
My goal is to chase down a silver medal at Around the Bay!
I’m looking forward to the Twin Cities Marathon next fall, but am looking for a spring race too.
These shoes look amazing. I haven’t ever owned a pair of sketchers before but I always hear such great things about them from you! In 2015, i’m focusing on training for the 5Peaks series, my first OCR, and of course, STWM.
I have two big races on my calendar so far, Wisconsin Marathon in May and Grandma’s Marathon in June. I’m looking forward to training for them!
im thinking about a half of a half. A big one for me!
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Training for Ironman Muskoka 2015!
I’m looking forward to doing The Island Girl 1/2 Marathon Relay around Toronto Island this coming September. Perfect foray into something longer then a 5k!
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And signed up for your newsletter too!
I am looking forward to doing all the 5 Peaks Ontario races. I signed up for the season’s pass. That, and I may be doing Seaton Soaker and Sulphur Springs as well.
I’m most looking forward to the speedy Sporting Life 10k as it’ll be the first race I can run after moving to Toronto!
I plan to do a few runs this year, but the one I’m looking forward to training for is the Vegas Rock N Roll Half Marathon. I love the city and hope to see it while running The Strip in November
I’m most looking forward to running the Vermont City Marathon this spring! It’s a beautiful course with great enthusiastic fans the whole way. If I can stay healthy into next fall I’m hoping to run my first 50K as well!
I’m looking forward to the Niagara Falls Women’s Half Marathon in June!!! And of course all 5 of 5Peaks races of 2015!!!
I am training for Around The Bay right now. That is going to be the longest I have run so I am adding miles to my base for the next 14 weeks!
I’m looking forward to the Subaru Triathlon Series, Guelph I&II, and the Goderich Triathlon. I suggest the Muskoka 70.3 as a Christmas present- so that may be in the works as well! Thanks!
I have not signed up for any races in 2015 YET, but I am planning to run a few 5 Ks and I’m also excited for training for the Ladiesfest 8K which promotes “women’s health, fitness and well being in the community”. I would love these Skechers as I am a fan of Skechers already. I use my Go Walk Skechers almost daily.
p.s. Merry Christmas!
I plan on running the Mercedes half or full marathon (haven’t committed to which one yet) in Birmingham, AL in February. I love this race and can’t wait!
im running the toronto women’s half marathon (my first) and the yonge street 10k!!
I’m looking forward to the Boston marathon! It’s been a long journey for me to get there and I can’t wait to cross that finish line!
What a fun giveaway!! Right now the race I am looking forward to is a St.Patty’s Day half marathon in March. I am toying with the idea of running my first full marathon next October…but…I don’t know!! HAHA. That ketchup kind of scares me. LOLOLLL
I’m looking forward to my first full marathon in May. I’ve signed up for the Good life marathon in Toronto and I’m so excited 🙂
I’m training for my very first half marathon, planning on signing up for the Ottawa race in May! I’m still new at running, not even a year yet and I have already ran a 10k in the fall! So far i have tried 2 pairs of running shoes, nike and brookes and would love to try out the sketchers as i do not love either shoes. Still looking for the “one” lol!
P.s Merry Christmas
I’m training for a sub-30 5K… currently at around 40 minutes, so I’ve got a long way to go!
I’m have a few 5K’s I’m doing and I’m trying to work up me nerve to sign up for the Niagara Falls Womens Half Marathon. I chickened out last year so I can’t make any more excuses for this year!
After 3 months of dedicated, hot, high altitude, training with some of the best runners in the world over in Kenya, I’ve be coming back home to Canada to race the Hamilton Around The Bay 5K, looking for a PB sub 16 minutes!