Years ago, when I was running a lot of marathons (like 10 or 15 per year), one of my favorite pastimes was going to expos. I loved shopping and schmoozing and checking out new races and products.
I was one of the first on the block to buy a SPIbelt (SPI is an acronym for Small Personal Item). These nifty belts first caught my eye at some expo and I bought one. The material was a simple tech stretch, but I loved it. It was pre-smartphone days and my tiny Motorola StarTAC (does anyone remember those?) fit neatly in the pouch along with a key and a dollar or two, and I was good to go. Such a small item had big uses!
Over the years, the SPIbelts matured – there are many more products and styles. The material of the pouch and the belt evolved and got sturdier, but still pliable. I use a SPIbelt regularly for running. If I go to the gym, I put my essentials in a SPIbelt rather than bringing a wallet or purse. I also bring SPIbelts traveling, as a great way to keep some of my money, credit cards and/or keys safely on my person, rather than in a purse.
So how fitting was it that one day I was contacted by a rep informing me of a new Performance Series line of utility belts from SPIbelt, and offering me a sample?
It guards against sweat and the elements, with the added convenience of a larger pocket size and gel loops. Perfect for the long-distance runner, adventure racer, or endurance athlete, this running belt offers streamlined functionality, with an added weather-resistant zipper and picket to help keep essentials safe from the elements. The belts will also expand to hold any smart phone, keys, cash, credit cards, and even a passport, making it ideal for fitness, travel, medical needs, etc.
ready to go for a run wearing my SPIbelt Performance belt.
A New York frequent flyer who elegantly combines her passions for worldwide travel, running a gazillion marathons all over the globe and staying fit ... without sacrificing her fancy for good wine and food.
Love the black on black!!
sounds like a song…
Black with titanium zipper.
I like the one just like yours, black with a pink zipper
Breakfast? homemade pumpkin bread, with pumpkins I grew.
I’d love the hot pink one! Weather in Carmel is great too bad I’m only here for just the weekend. Thanks for the giveaway!!!
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Black on black so I can share it with my husband
Black!
Black with blue zipper. Hope to have a white Christmas but still see green grass. Carmel maccattio coffee, banana with peanut butter and honey! 🙂
Nice giveaway. I prefer black.
I like the pink one! I’ve got a standard spibelt but I love the added benefit of the gel loops.
I love black on black!
I would wear the black belt while having a shake with ice cubes in it for breakfast, even if it was raining outside. And I would feel pretty good about it.
The black would be perfect for travel which is when I would us it most often.
Thumbs up on the black on black
Black on black. Thanks!
Black on black. I like the new performance belts. Would like one so I could get the water bottles. Used my older spi belt yesterday for a half marathon and could have used a water bottle.
Any color would be a joy! Pick me! I have followed, tweeted, liked, poked, favorited, and clicked; now it’s time to go for a run!
Love the stars and stripes!
I would love the black/black for marathon training/racing!
I love the pink. Bring a little color to your work out!
I like the original SPI belt in black with the purple zipper.
Black color looks awesome!
Nice giveaway! I like the black color.
black!
great prize!
Woo Hoo! Thank you so much! I cannot wait to use my new SPIbelt to train for my half marathon in March! I love the black, but would enjoy any color! Thank you so much for doing this review and for the giveaway!