June 14th, 2011
Mmmm, this stuff is tasty! The nice people at Zico sent me a case of their fabulous coconut water to try and have also offered to send a case to one lucky blog reader.
Before I get on to the details, what’s so great about Zico coconut water? Let me tell ya…
It’s an excellent alternative to sports drinks, packed with electrolytes (potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium and phosphorus) and in fact, one bottle contains 26% more potassium than a banana. It’s also less acidic than sports drinks (which is why I don’t drink Gatorade, btw) and a 14oz bottle is only 60 calories, so it’s also a fabulous alternative to diet soda as well. What it doesn’t contain is just as cool: no fat, no added sugar, no cholesterol and it’s gluten free. And after a run, it hydrates better than water, so seriously…Zico coconut water is da bomb.
So how do you win your free case?
How To Enter:
Mandatory:
1. “Like” Zico’s Facebook page then come here afterwards to post a comment letting me know you did and…
2. Answer this question in a separate comment: What’s the healthiest thing you do for yourself besides running?
NOTE: So everybody’s going to have at least 2 separate comments here, if you combine the above into one comment, you cut your chance of winning by 1/2. And if you’ve only Liked their page OR answered the question, but not both, I’ll need to delete your comment before choosing a winner because it’s an incomplete entry. Got it?
Bonus Entries:
+1: Take the Zico “Pledge” and then repost your pledge here in a separate additional comment. (for every pledge, they donate to the Challenged Athletes Foundation, so it’s a nice thing)
+1: Link this giveaway on your blog and let me know you did with an additional, separate comment.
Drawing ends Tuesday, June 21st at 9PM EST. I’ll update this page with the winner’s name and send an email to that lucky soul.
Other Rule Stuff:
Again, I’m so sorry for my international pals but this giveaway is restricted to US residents only. Wish it wasn’t that way but alas, it is.
The winner will be chosen at random using my handy-dandy WordPress contest plugin “And The Winner Is”. The winner has 48 hours to reply to my “you’ve won!” email but if I don’t hear from you within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.
Good Luck!
Due to our first winner not replying to my email, the #2 winner is Bettina! Congratulations and enjoy your Zico, it’s great stuff!
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Q: What’s the healthiest thing you do for yourself besides running? A: I keep hydrated & alkaline organically & naturally.
PLEDGE #1141: Sara Averett pledges to live everyday as a gift; representing health & guiding others to nourish naturally.
I linked this giveaway on my fb wall, I dont have a blog
I liked the Zico page on Facebook
What’s the healthiest thing you do for yourself besides running? I try to eat as clean and whole as possible.
I liked them on fb
The healthiest thing I do besides running? Ride my bike :-)
I play tennis 5 days a week.
I try to do many healthy things on a daily basis and one that is most important to me is keep healthy, positive relationships. I have fantastic friends and we all work hard to always lift eachother up!
I liked you on FB
To stay healthy I eat homemade food, don’t eat meat, dance and walk in nature as often as possible.
Yes I like them and the healthiest things I have done is by be consistent every single day with a workout and between sessions I drink my Zico when i get my sweat on.Love it!!!
ops so again the healthiest thing i have done is to be active every day!!!
Hi Girl in Motion!
I just liked Zico’s on FB! Love Coconut water and milk!
Hi Girl in Motion!
I just made the Zico’s pledge! Yay! RAWKON!
I pledged on their page ” that I will be active in any form of exercise especially my love for Zumba”.
Hi Girl in Motion!
I ride my road bicycle a minimum of 35 miles every other day and work out with Kettleworx’s every day!
I also try to join as many road bike tours that I can. I just completed the TOMRV this past Sat. & Sun. riding
200 miles in two days at elevations between 4000 & 7000ft! It was all rolling hills along the Mississippi! It was
BRUTAL but AWESOME! I am 48 and enjoy working out and staying healthy now more than I ever have. It feels
great to be mobile! :-) Thanks for your inspiration!
Already liked Zico on Facebook… Aside from running and joining marathons, I turned vegetarian, ate healthier and chose to eat wiser
I like Zico on facebook.
Already a Fan of Zico on FB. I like to ride my bike in the summer and ski in the winter. The most important thing in a healthy life is being happy so do something you enjoy!!
Besides running, I eat as clean and healthy (vegetarian!) as possible.
My Zico pledge: to be a healthy, active role model for my children.
already liked on facebook
The healthiest thing I do for myself is drink plenty of water and eat, or drink, cinnamon daily.
I am a fan of Zico Coconut Water on Facebook.
I do weight training too.
I took the Zico pledge to be active EVERY day!
I have liked Zico! LOVE Zico, really!
Healthiest thing(s) I do for myself besides running:
I’m new to running, but have played roller derby for 3 years, and do lots outside with a personal trainer and pilates classes to help stay in shape for that! As well as eating better, since otherwise there’s no point in paying a trainer…!
I took the ZICO pledge a month ago. It was the “Become a runner” and I have! I’ve already participated in my first 2 5Ks ever, and another one this Thursday!
I don’t really blog, but I have linked it to my facebook and my roller derby fan page which is basically my blog.
I liked them on facebook
well today for breakfast had and egg whites, spinach and turkey bacon. then did some high intensity interval training thats my healthiest thing i did for myself.
I liked (but would rather LOVE) ZICO!!
Healthiest thing I do besides run:
Teach Zumba
Strength Train
Fuel my body right
most importantly…
Play — have a little fun everyday!
I liked the Zico Facebook Page
To stay healthy, I eat as healthy as possible, and ride my bike wherever I need to go!
Already like them on FB!
Besides Running; I eat fresh fruits and Veggies Daily, and workout DAILY!!!
I already like them on Facebook! Zico is amazing!!!
Besides running; I eat organic and local whenever possible and make sure that 75% of my diet consists of raw foods.
love zico and liked them on fb
to stay healthy I eat as many fruits and veggies as possible and make sure to have a little me time daily and just relax/unwind
the zico facebook page is “Like”-d…
meditation, lots of water, some vigorous yoga, and the company of good friends…
Liked Zico on Facebook!
The healthiest things I do for myself are my vegan diet and roller derby.
I love ZICO, but I also “liked” them on facebook
The healthiest thing I do besides running is start my day off with a great breakfast including eggs, fruit, and an English muffin…every single day…starts my day off on a good foot!
I “liked” them on FB. I’ve been hearing a bit about coconut water so thanks for the info… I’m still not running more than 3-4 miles at a time but want to build up mileage over next few months with plan of running Disney Princess 1/2 marathon Feb. 2012. And I live in SW FL so this time of year even the coolest part of the day is miserably hot & humid for running. So my question to you: at what point in mileage/heat/humidity is it important to have more then just H2O for runs and would you drink coconut water during or just after a run? Thanks!
Besides running I try to eat healthy… it is amazing if I slack and eat junk the difference in how I feel!
What’s the healthiest thing you do for yourself besides running?
Loving my self!
I liked Zico on FaceBook.
The healthiest thing I do is kayak as often as possible and ride my bike on the days I can’t.
I liked ‘em. The healthiest thing I do besides run is to keep things in perspective. Stress is a killer.
“Liked” the page…
Healthy things? Well, I made a decision to get rid of major negative things in my life. Less stress= WAY healthier.
I also take my little multivitamin every day.
<3 ya!
I “Like” Zico’s Facebook page
What’s the healthiest thing you do for yourself besides running? I try and keep my entire body healthy inside and out, by eating right and staying fit!
Here is my Zico “Pledge” (I’m on page 9 under Ciji Cline)
“I Pledge to buy more locally grown products from my towns Farmers Market. That way I know my body is being fueled naturally!”
I “liked” Zico on Facebook.
Aside from running, I try to maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating healthier foods, biking, and doing either yoga or pilates.
I took the pledge a few weeks ago and said, “I pledge to maintain my determination and persistence to achieve my goals.”
I linked this giveaway on my blog, fpandmws.tumblr.com. I started this blog about a week ago and have decided to dedicate my first post to this giveaway!
I liked them on FB.
I took their pledge – I pledged to stick to my plan.
Lastly, (because I do not have a blog I can link to) besides running I take pilates and yoga to keep me stretchy and keep my spine limber.
I like Zico and I like Flo. And I like free stuff. I would also like to drink a Zico with Flo.
I’ve liked them on facebook!
And….I hydrate. And strength train. But really, the best thing I do for my body is get 8 hours of sleep a night. Love me some good sleep.
i liked them on facebook
the healthiest thing i do for my self is drinking a lot of water!
I “liked” Zico on Facebook.
I pledge use more natural products.
The healthiest thing I do for myself is to maintain my non-smoker status. I used to smoke ALOT, but almost 5 years ago I quit and although it’s still a struggle, I haven’t touched a cigarette since. I am in the midst of converting to a healthier lifestyle, especially when it comes to eating and drinking, and using more natural products such as sunscreens or things my body absorbs.
FB = liked! And I do like it…. no, love it… that stuff is gooood
Also took the pledge – I said I pledge to keep my training balanced.
Re: balanced training… I got through my first couple of years of novice running just fine, ran the NYCM, and loved every minute of it. But then it seemed like I was getting injured every six months or so, so clearly something was off. Now in addition to running I’ve taken up triathlon and have been trying to be consistent about my strength work and dynamic stretching. So far it’s paying off in better body composition and overall strength – plus, tris are so much fun (the d-bag quotient notwithstanding).
Finally, I blogged about the giveaway. This is a good one!
Besides running, the healthiest thing I do is eating natural foods n cooking with coconut oil. I also stay more active by playing with my 5 year old daughter. I involve exercises and games that are fun for the both of us.
I liked the Zico page on Facebook and took the pledge.
oh and I liked them on facebook
Liked Zico on facebook
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I try to eat a lot of vegetables and less meat / junk food.
Liked Zico on FB!!
healthiest thing I do is get some food that is organic -can’t do all organic right now
here’s what I pledged: I pledge to eat healthier foods.
I’m a Zico FB fan
I also do not drink sugary sports drinks after running. I prefer just water or coconut juice. It has less calories and doesn’t raise my blood sugar. Though I haven’t tried Zico, and I’d like to to see if I prefer Zico to the brand I use.
I took the Zico pledge on FB (Mari Doug) and said I pledged to increase my running mileage weekly.
Liked Zico on facebook, pledged and the healthiest thing I do for myself besides running is never give up – no matter how scared, intimidated or worn I feel I always at least give it my best ‘try.’
Kristen, Philly
I liked the Zico coconut water FB page
Other than running the healthiest thing I do for myself is spend as much time as possible with my family. Lowers stress levels and makes us all happy!!!!