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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 2015 PACKET PICKUP & RUN EXPO Holiday Inn Lincoln-Downtown 141 N. 9th Street, Lincoln, NE 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
HALFSY HOUR
12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Red Onion Bar (Holiday Inn) 141 N. 9th Street, Lincoln, NE RUNNER WRISTBAND PRE-RACE MEAL Participating Lincoln Restaurants
REMEMBER... DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS NOV. 1ST
5:00 pm to close
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2015 RACE START Seacrest Field, 7400 A Street, Lincoln, NE 8:00 am to 8:45 am Race Bag Check 8:55 am Wheelchair Athlete Start 9:00 am Race Start RACE FINISH West Haymarket District 10:00 am to 1:30 pm Athlete Recovery Village 10:00 am to close Finish Festival 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Participant Shuttle Bus Service 12:00 pm Awards Ceremony
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WELCOME RUNNERS FROM THE RACE DIRECTORS Welcome! It’s finally time for the 2nd annual running of the Good Life Halfsy presented by Bulu Box! We hope you are as excited as we are for race day. With more runners, more cheer stations and more course entertainment, we think this could be the best Halfsy yet! Over 6,000 runners from 35 states and 250 Nebraska communities are taking part, and we’re glad you’re here! Please read this guide carefully. We have a ton of fun in store for you! There are so many people and groups to thank who have helped to make this race possible. First, we’d like to thank the officials and citizens of Lincoln for hosting and supporting the Good Life Halfsy. Second, the race is greatly enhanced through our sponsors and partners who generously support the race and active lifestyles in our state and communities. Last, but not least, a huge thank you goes out to the hundreds of volunteers who will bring the race to life this weekend. Many are volunteering in support of one of our charity partners, People’s City Mission or Lincoln / Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity. Be sure to share the included Spectator Guide with family and friends. There are all kinds of Cheer Station and entertainments stops that will make spectating nearly as fun as running! Good luck and we’ll see you in the Railyard at the finish line. Ben Cohoon, Jason Bakewell, and Pink Gorilla Events Crew
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FROM THE CITY OF LINCOLN Welcome to the latest and greatest happening that’s helping secure Lincoln’s place on the nation’s running map – the Good Life Halfsy, presented by Bulu Box. This half marathon will take runners through some of Lincoln’s most scenic spots, concluding near one of my favorites – the awesome new Pinnacle Bank Arena in the Historic Haymarket! A huge thank you to Ben and Jason for this enhancement to Lincoln’s already outstanding quality of life and the boon to our local economy. I hope you all have a wonderful experience at the 2nd Annual Good Life Halfsy. Be safe and be fast! Chris Beutler, Mayor of Lincoln
FROM BULU BOX Bulu Box was born on the finish line of the San Francisco half marathon. So being the presenting partner of the Good Life Halfsy was an opportunity to return to our roots in a way and give back to the community that’s given us so much. We’re thrilled you’ve joined us today and are filled with pride seeing our city come together for such a fun event. We hope you have a great run and we’ll be cheering along the way! Paul & Stephanie Jarrett Co-founders of Bulu Box
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS......................................................... 1 WELCOME RUNNERS........................................................... 2 HALFSY HOUR...................................................................... 6 RUNNER WRISTBAND........................................................... 8 CHARITY PARTNERS............................................................. 10 PACKET PICKUP & RUN EXPO.............................................. 12 THE START............................................................................ 14 THE ROUTE........................................................................... 16 THE FINISH............................................................................ 18 FUN ON THE COURSE.......................................................... 21 DIVISIONS & AWARDS.......................................................... 22 RUNNER SAFETY................................................................... 24 CHEER STATIONS AND SPECTATOR GUIDE........................... 26
SAVE THE DATE The 3rd Annual Good Life Halfsy is scheduled for Sunday, November 6, 2016. Registration opens early 2016. Stay tuned...
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HALFSY HOUR MUSIC, BEER, CAMARADERIE... After you’ve picked up your packet on Saturday, head over to the Red Onion Bar & Bistro located inside the Holiday Inn - Downtown for Halfsy Hour from 12 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy food and drink specials and conversation with your fellow runners. For just $10 you can score a limited edition glass (you get to keep) filled with a pint of beer.
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Special Holiday Packages From pampering experiences to fitness to gift cards to use as you choose, our holiday specials package the best of The Spa at Bryan LifePointe and Bryan LifePointe Fitness! Gift cards for the amount of your choice make great stocking stuffers!
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Exhilarating experiences from full day access to specialty classes!
Get Fit Gifts from Bryan LifePointe Fitness
• 12 Days of Fitness day passes • Group classes: Yoga, Zumba, Cycling
MedSpa specials also available!
Stop by: 7501 S. 27th St. Call: 402-481-6321 Online: bryanhealth.org/holidayspecials Available while supplies last! Open Daily!
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RUNNER WRISTBAND HOW ABOUT A LITTLE HOOK UP? Check in your Bulu Box for your Runner Wristband. Not only is it the season’s hottest fashion accessory, it’s also your key to some great deals. Just flash your Runner Wristband at these participating merchants for special discounts and promotions.
PRE & POST RACE FOOD Cruise over to one of these fine Lincoln establishments for your pre and postrace dinner and use your Runner Wristband to get special offers just for runners of the Good Life Halfsy! Show your wristband to get these offers all Race Weekend, Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st, 2015.
$5.00 OFF of $25.00 or more. Excludes alcohol.
Receive a FREE order of crab rangoon or edamame with the purchase of an entree.
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$1 Off a drink item. Limit one per customer
15% off entire ticket
$1 off any purchase.
MORE GREAT DEALS
Receive 20% off any one regularly priced item Shoes or apparel. Limit one per customer. Expires November 8, 2015.
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Enjoy a FREE, unlimited week of yoga following the race at our downtown Lincoln location only. Plus, 25% off merchandise at all locations. Expires Friday, November 13, 2015.
10% off regular priced purchases, AND free gift with purchase. Expires December 1, 2015.
Receive 1 FREE WEEK of UNLIMITED spin classes when you bring into PowerCycle Studio.
Promotion good thru Nov. 30, 2015
Get 10% off you next stay at the Holiday Inn Downtown. To make your reservations, please call the hotel directly, 402-475-4011, and ask for the Pink Gorilla Events Rate. Or, log onto www. holidayinn.com/lincolnne and use the Corporate ID Number “786811941” (excludes Home Football weekends, other blackout dates may apply)
Call for special post-race offer
402.327.0400 • LincolnExcel.com
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CHARITY PARTNERS The Good Life Halfsy presented by Bulu Box is proud to partner and bring awareness to a couple of Nebraska’s finest charity groups. People’s City Mission and Lincoln / Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity do so much good in our community. We hope you join us in promoting them in their missions through donations, and volunteerism. Both groups have supported Good Life Halfsy runners with hundreds of volunteers. Let’s be sure to return the support! In 2015, nearly 25 runners decided to “Run For Charity” by committing to raise a minimum of $500 for People’s City Mission or Lincoln / Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity. In total, these runners raised over $6,000 for each organization! If you see runners wearing the special blue race bibs, give them a high five and thank them for going the extra mile.
Christine Driscoll Joseph Driscoll Rena Ferguson Mara Franssen Kinsey Greene Kara Habrock Melissa Newkirk Todd Pickering Robert Rieck Jill Stohs Karleen Statesman Heather Veik
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PACKET PICKUP & The Good Life Halfsy Run Expo will be an intimate experience featuring a handful of select vendors in the Holiday Inn - downtown Lincoln. The official Halfsy Gear Store will be on hand with commemorative apparel, accessories and gear. Pick up your packet, visit with vendors, meet your pacer, get your Runner Wristband and then head down the hall to the Red Onion Bar & Bistro to take advantage of our Halfsy Happy Hour. PARKING AT THE RUN EXPO The downtown Holiday Inn is conveniently located in the Haymarket District of downtown Lincoln. Parking is available in many nearby garages, lots and on-street meters. Fees are enforced on Saturdays in Lincoln. Visit parkandgo.org for information and maps. HOURS/LOCATION Saturday, October 31st, 2015 | 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Holiday Inn Lincoln-Downtown, 141 N. 9th Street, Lincoln, NE
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RUN EXPO CONFIRMATION OR ID REQUIRED Your email registration confirmation OR your ID is required to pickup your race packet. If you cannot attend, a signed “Packet Proxy” must be presented by your friend or family member (see below). IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT TO THE RUN EXPO If you cannot attend the Run Expo to pick up your packet, a signed “Packet Proxy” must be presented by your friend or family member.The “Packet Proxy” form is available online at goodlifehalfsy.com and must be signed by the registered runner as well as the proxy. Photo ID of the proxy will be required. Remember, only registered runners are allowed to run in the race with their race bib. PACKET PROXY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP. THE PACKET: BULU BOX, RACE ENVELOPE, GEAR CHECK BAG, PARTICIPANT SHIRT At Packet Pickup, you will receive a race envelope packet that contains your race bib (which also doubles as your timing chip), race bag sticker, and safety pins. You will also receive a complimentary Bulu Box and your Race Bag for checking gear. Inside the race envelope is a gear check sticker. Make sure you stick it on the lower right of your race bag for race morning before proceeding to the final station to snag your official Good Life Halfsy participant shirt. SHIRT EXCHANGE If you would like to exchange your participant shirt for a different size, this can be done at the Run Expo only and if sizes are available. Make sure your shirt fits prior to leaving the Run Expo as shirt exchanges will not be allowed after the Run Expo or on race day. Race shirts will not be mailed after race weekend. RACE NUMBER & TIMING CHIP INSTRUCTIONS Your race bib will be picked up at the Run Expo and will also include safety pins and your timing chip on the back of the race bib. Do not fold or damage your race bib, this is your timing chip! Securely fasten the race bib on the FRONT and OUTSIDE of your clothing. It must be visible to race officials. Race bibs are non-transferable and may only be worn by the registered runner to whom it is assigned. PACE TEAMS & PACE BANDS We’ve assembled quite possibly the most enthusiastic pace team possible thanks to Lexus of Lincoln! Ask pacers questions at the “Pace Team Booth” at the Run Expo and be sure to grab a Pace Band for your goal race pace. We will have pacers for the following times: 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 13 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20, 2:25, 2:30, 2:35, 2:40, 2:45 and 2:50.
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START TIME Wheel Chair Athletes: 8:55 am Runners: 9:00 am ARRIVAL & PARKING Start line area parking is plentiful but not unlimited. Please carpool if possible and arrive at least 1 hour early to avoid congestion. Seacrest parking ends at 8:30 am. Please arrive at Seacrest Field from the east or west via A Street and enter either the Seacrest Field east or west parking lots. Follow parking monitor instructions. Do not attempt to arrive via the 70th Street entrance as there will be a barricaded street closure for the race. If you are being dropped off, please enter the east lot. Parking is free! There is no shuttle bus service to the Start Line, only from the finish back to the start line after the race. Note: 70th Street will be closed between O Street and Teton Drive so be sure to arrive via A Street. RESTROOMS Portable restrooms will be available in the west stadium lot of Seacrest Field and, of course, along the running route.
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RACE BAG CHECK Race Bag Check will be located in the south side of the Seacrest Field west stadium lot. Participants may place their warm up clothes or dry finish line clothes in the race bag provided at packet pickup. Make sure your Race Bag is labeled with your race number by using the sticker provided in your race packet and make sure your bag is securely tied shut. Do not place valuables in your bag. If you need a car key at the finish line, carry it with you or loop it in your shoelace rather than putting it in your bag. Don’t forget to make smart plans for your ID and credit card for finish line fun! The Good Life Halfsy cannot be responsible for lost items placed in your Race Bag. Please allow 20 minutes to drop off your bag. Race Bag Check closes at 8:45 am. Your checked bag will be transported to the finish line area to be claimed using your race bib tag after the race. LINING UP We will begin lining at 8:30 am. Enter the starting chute from the open gates at the sides or from the opening at the rear. Do not enter the starting chute from the front. Show your race bib to officials as you enter the chute. Line up according to your goal race pace and feel free to join a pace group according to your race goals! RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP New for 2015! We will have a basic race day packet pickup at the Start Line area for runners that must pickup their packet on race day. Pickup will be located in the tent near the Start Line arch. Be sure to arrive extra early and know your race number.
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FINISH LINE EXPERIENCE Crossing the finish line of the Good Life Halfsy will be an awesome experience. You will descend into Haymarket over the iconic Lincoln pedestrian bridge and slam into Canopy Street where you will see yourself on the Cube screen with hundreds of spectators cheering you on in the Railyard. ATHLETE RECOVERY VILLAGE Beyond the finish line, you will enter the Athlete Recovery Village on Canopy Street (race officials, volunteers and athletes only). Here you will receive your finish medal, heat blanket (weather dependent) as well as fluids from Aquafina, Gatorade and Pepsi and snacks from Whole Foods, Runza, Prairieland Dairy and more! LINCOLN STATION: MEDICAL TENT, MASSAGE AND CHIROPRACTIC Medical assistance is located outside the Athlete Recovery Village by entering the west doors of Lincoln Station. Medical attention can be received here from Midwest Medical Transport and you can visit with Excel Chiropractic. Any emergency transport will be provided by Lincoln Fire & Rescue. Also inside Lincoln Station will be the Massage Therapy Zone. Be sure to enter the correct doors. See finish line map. RACE BAG CLAIM Race Bags checked at the Start Area will be transported to the Finish Area and can be claimed with the “Gear Claim” ticket on your race bib. Volunteers will be there to assist you in retrieving your bag. See finish line map for location. PHOTOS Photographers and videographers will located along the course to capture the day including a photographer at the finish line. Beyond the finish line, there will also be photographers that can take your picture with your medal at the photo booths in Iron Horse Park on the north side of Lincoln Station. Photos will be posted to facebook.com/goodlifehalfsy, http://media.pinkgorillaevents.com/ and will also be emailed to participants following the race. RAILYARD FINISH FESTIVAL, HALFSY GEAR & AWARDS CEREMONY After the race, swing by the Railyard to celebrate your accomplishment. Cheer on other runners still crossing the finish line and enjoy beer, food, and music. At the Finish Festival you will have another opportunity to purchase official Good Life Halfsy gear from the Halfsy Gear Tent and also check results at the results board. The awards ceremony will take place at 12:00 pm on the outdoor stage under the Cube screen. If you think you’ve placed in your division, be sure to stick around. RESULTS Results will be posted at the Finish Area in the Railyard and individual results can be requested at our Finish Area Results Kiosk. Friends and family can track athletes live and final results will be posted at goodlifehalfsy.com/results. RETURN SHUTTLE If you don’t want to turn the Halfsy into a Fullsy catch a ride on the free runner return shuttle bus. Buses will be leaving approximately every 5 minutes from 10:30 pm until 1:30 pm. Shuttles depart one block from the finish line at the Amtrak Station (7th and Arena Drive).
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FUN ON THE COURSE There will be plenty of fun surprises sprinkled all over the Good Life Halfsy course. From DJs to blue grass music, there’s a little something for everyone. Thank you to these groups who are chipping in to make the Good Life Halfsy more awesome! A Lasting Impression Disc Jockey Asian Cultural Center Lion Dancers B107.3 Bash Percussion Blue Raven Bluegrass Revue Fit Club Froggy 98 Lincoln East Band Lincoln High School Band
Lincoln Jugglers Megatron DJ Nissa String Studios QuickPro DeeJays Red 94.5 The Wildwoods Abby Johnson | Banjo & Fun Polka Police Wow-FM 105.3
IS THIS A RACE OR A PARTY? WHO CARES?
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DIVISIONS & AWARDS The award ceremony will take place after the race in the Railyard at 350 Canopy Street at 12:00 pm. Join us! PRIZE MONEY AWARDS Open Division | Male & Female 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $250, 3rd Place $100 Master’s Division | Male & Female 1st Place $200, 2nd Place $100 Open division prize money in the Good Life Halfsy is awarded to the top 3 overall and top 2 in the Master’s male and female division with the following guidelines: • An athlete can be awarded prize money in only one category. • Prize money winners cannot qualify for age division awards. • Cash awards are based on gun time, not chip time. • Runners must be officially registered for an event in order to qualify for any awards or cash prizes. AGE DIVISION AWARDS Age division awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups: 14 & under, 15 -19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & over.
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TEAM AWARDS Unique awards will be given to the top ‘Just for Fun’ Division winners and top 3 ‘Competitive’ Cross Country Scoring Division winners. Just for Fun • Best Team Name | as voted by judges • Most Team Members Competitive Cross-Country Scoring • Coed Division | Top 2 Women & Top 2 Men score on your team • Men’s Division | Top 4 Men score on your team • Women’s Division | Top 4 Women score on your team • Corporate Division (all from the same company) | Top 4 score • Masters Division (all must be at least 40 yrs old) | Top 4 score Prize money, age division and team awards not picked up at the post-race Award Ceremony will be mailed directly to the winning athletes (or team captain) following the race. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.
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RUNNER SAFETY MEDICAL STATIONS & COURSE MEDICAL RESOURCES Medical Aid Stations are located at all 5 Water Stations along the course and are staffed by paramedics from Midwest Medical Transport Company who can offer assistance as needed. A Medical Tent will be located at the Finish Area inside the Lincoln Station Great Hall just beyond the Athlete Recovery Village and Excel Chiropractic will be on hand to discuss any aches or pains. Lincoln Fire & Rescue will have ambulance and bike medic units along the route and at the finish. A SAG vehicle will be on course that can transport runners to the nearest Medical Aid Station or finish line. Remember to complete the Emergency Contact Information requested on the back side of your race bib. DROPPING OUT OF THE RACE We want all runners to have an amazing running experience at the Halfsy, but we know that sometimes it’s “just not your day.” Listen to your body and do not continue running if you experience symptoms that are not familiar to you. If you are unable to continue or finish the race, ask the nearest race official for assistance or the location of the nearest Medical Aid Station. If you are feeling ill on race morning, consider not starting the race. There’s always next year and your health is more important. FRIENDS & FAMILY MEETING AREA There will not be an official designated meeting area at the Finish Line Area. Be sure to let friends and family know your race bib # and choose a specific landmark or location to meet following the race. Pro tip: Have your friends or family bring any needed dry clothes, ID, phone or desired post-race items rather than using the Race Bag Check. RACE DAY WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY The Good Life Halfsy will be held in most weather conditions. However, in the event of dangerous or life threatening conditions, there is always the chance the event may be canceled. Race organizers will work closely with Lincoln Police, Lincoln Fire and other city officials to make a decision based on the safety of runners, spectators and the community as a whole. LOST & FOUND Lost & Found on race day will be located inside the Lincoln Station Great Hall on Canopy Street. This is the same area as the Finish Line Medical Tent. After the race, make inquires at Facebook.com/goodlifehalfsy
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Help us kick-off the holiday season! 25 designer-decorated Christmas
Trees • Pictures with Santa • Free Holiday Treats • Children’s Workshops • Raffles and more!
SNEAK PEEK: Friday, Nov. 27th | 4PM-10PM FESTIVAL: Saturday, Nov. 28th | 10AM-4PM PINNACLE BANK ARENA Be part of this important fundraising event for:
Sunday, Nov. 29th | 10AM-2PM
AUCTION*: Sunday, Nov. 29th | 6:00PM *Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Learn more at: STARRYNIGHTSLINCOLN.ORG
CHEER STATIONS WHAT IS A CHEER STATION? If you’re not running the Good Life Halfsy, there’s no better way to spend the day than cheering wildly with other like-minded fanatics? Together you can support your friends, family and total strangers in reaching their Halfsy goals. Crowd support is welcome throughout the course, but we have a few intentionally designed, extra-awesome Cheer Stations strategically located throughout the course. Each Cheer Station will have music and will be stocked with vuvuzelas, cowbells, signs, thundersticks, and other assorted goodies from race sponsors to help you maximize your cheering greatness! Use the course map driving route as an overview guide to avoid street closures and “getting stuck”. Then use the Cheer Station specific information detailed under each Cheer Station map and description to insure proper arrival and parking. Enjoy!
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Cheer Station 1 will set the tone for the race. The East Lincoln Business Association, Lincoln East Cheerleaders and Lotus House of Yoga will be your hosts, Red 94.5 will be bring the entertainment and we even hear there may be bacon! Be sure to arrive from the south on 70th Street to avoid any street closures. Park on Holmes South Shore Drive and walk across the short bridge to the Cheer Station. Grab a cowbell, it’s time to go nuts!
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Use the interactive course map to pinpoint all the course Cheer Stations and entertainment: https://goo.gl/3ve0RH
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MORE CHEER STATIONS #3 BISON Union Plaza
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Quite possibly our signature Cheer Station. The ever energetic Lincoln Southeast XC team will host this scenic location in Union Plaza utilizing the Jayne Snyder Trails Center as a base. Arrive from O Street and turn north onto 21st Street. Parking is available on the street. Rockstar Energy Drink & QuickPro DJs will provide the party. You just have to show up! Be sure to pick up a vuvuzela and show us your skills!
Track your athlete and get start time, halfway split and finish time at goodlifehalfsy.com/results.
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This Cheer Station you won’t want to miss. It has tons of parking,is located between the stadiums in Haymarket Park and is a short walk to the Finish Line! Be sure to arrive via Sun Valley Blvd turning into Haymarket Park. Lululemon Athletica will be your host and The Wildwoods will bring the tunes. Pump your fists and wave your Cheer Signs, runners are only a mile from the finish!
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GOOD LUCK RUNNERS!
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3 MONTHS OF BULU BOX, JUST $12
4-5 Healthy Samples Each h Month + $5 Back in Rewards Points! USE CODE 3FOR12 AT BULUBOX.COM * Expires December 31, 2015. Not valid with any other offer.