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Who: You and all your running friends What: A chance to win innovative running gear When: October 11th - November 8th, 2016 Where: Enter at gore-tex.com/owntherun Why: Kick excuses to the curb and #owntherun 
On Your Mark, Get Set, #owntherun
Excuses: We’ve all got them. But now’s the time to charge past them. Is it raining outside? Get out there. You’ve had a long week? Make it yours. It’s time to #owntherun. We realize we can’t just tell you to get out there without offering a bit of help and some incentive. From October 11th - November 8th, the GORE-TEX brand is hosting an #owntherun contest open to runners of all levels. We simply ask that you answer one important question: What will you overcome to #owntherun? Each week, we’ll be giving away a pair of Asics, Saucony, or Brooks running shoes with GORE-TEX liner. And, at the end, one grand prize winner will run away with head-to-toe gear including:
- Running shoes with GORE-TEX liner
- A GORE-TEX jacket
- Running shorts
- Running pants
- Headphones
- And more!
Dicey weather and poor road conditions often leave many runners sidelined. Melting snow leaving puddles? GORE-TEX products conquer the weather with waterproof, breathable running shoes that will help you fend off rain, slush, and mud. So now that the biggest excuse is out of the way, let’s tackle the rest. Maybe you pledge to run twice a week and push through doubt. Perhaps you take the plunge and enter your first 5k. Maybe you commit to coming back from a running injury, or you simply vow not to push the snooze button for a month. Whatever your pledge, we’re excited for the entire community to #owntherun. What are you waiting for? Head over to gore-tex.com/owntherun and enter today! We’re ready. Are you? Don’t forget to use #owntherun and #GORETEX as you document your journey! We’d love to celebrate your progress with you. To learn more about the latest running shoes with GORE-TEX liner, their benefits, and the science behind it all, click here.
