Product Preview & Review - INKnBURN Retro Surf Tech Tee

It's a new year, which means the awesome folks over at INKnBURN have been working around the clock to turn out some new fresh designs I know that all of us will enjoy and love! A few of these items have already started hitting the streets, such as the ladies pull-overs which have received some enhancements to their design! But as an ambassador, I get this question all the time...what about the guys!? What's new for us!? Well, lucky for the guys, I've seen a few of the new designs (sorry can't share yet) but I promise you there is wide range of variety and the designs are seriously outstanding! Very unique and you will not be able to get these new designs anywhere else! Often imitated never duplicated! One of the designs that made its retail debut at the Walt Disney World Marathon expo was a shirt I was excited for the minute I saw the sneak peek! I knew I had to have it! Especially being a Southern California boy...there was absolutely no way this could not make it into my closet and INKnBURN collection. Allow me to introduce you to the Retro Surf Tech Tee for guys and gals! (thunderous ovation please)

With it's vivid colors and energy, the retro surf tech tee is something any runner needs if they have love for the ocean, surfing, or the lifestyle. Heck, it's just a good looking tee! You'll notice there are some icons on the tech tee that really bring out its unique character. The colors in the ocean have a very specific pattern in the design, when you move it almost is like the water is moving with you...which is the purpose of surfing in the first place. Be one with the water! The palm trees are great! You see them on all parts of the shirt and they are very detailed! Each palm branch has a personality of its very own so look closely. The INB logo is incorporated as the sun on both the from and the back! It is large on the back which I don't mind...I mean it makes me easy to spot if I happen to be pacing folks! The beautiful multi-colored wave that sweeps around the shirt is both calming and bold at the same time. The shirt really tells an amazing story! The colors are all very complementary of one another! I feel both strong and calm at the same time in this shirt! One of my new favorites for sure!

Rear view of the tee

I paired this with the denim shorts and the current tech tube! The current design is in my opinion the soul mate to the retro surf tee! They look incredible together! One doesn't outshine the other! They are both strong on their own, but together they are amazing! If you are running Surf City USA in just a couple weeks, you need this. Period.

This shirt should be released in a couple weeks! Production is moving along at a great pace, so you can be sure to have your hands on this beauty real soon! Also be sure to keep an eye out for new designs on the way for men and women! Like the INKnBURN Facebook page...that is where they announce new designs and street dates for release. I have to say, I was real happy this was available for purchase at the expo...I felt so special! Especially since I got SO many compliments on the tee!

Don't forget! If you want to try INKnBURN and you're a new customer! Create an account on their website (it takes two minutes) and when you check out, use discount code 'LinzieToldMe' and you will save 15% on the items in your shopping cart. As an added bonus on your next visit you'll have 10 dollars in loyalty points to spend! Trust me, once you give these high quality, made in the USA garments a whirl, you will not ever go back! There is no problem with looking great while you run. I wouldn't have it any other way! I am thankful for INKnBURN and their amazing team who bring these creations to life! More great art on its way! Stay tuned!

Product Review - INKnBURN's Long Sleeve Holiday 'Sweater' Tech Tee

Ya know, I think that whole facade that people put up about not liking corny holiday sweaters is a bunch of hog-wash! Everyone at least likes the idea of a holiday sweater...even if they aren't the one wearing it. If nothing else, we like to laugh at people that do wear them...come on kids, let's be honest...don't end up on Santa's naughty list for fibbing!

Well, the INKnBURN long sleeve holiday tech tee is absolutely nothing to laugh about! It has absolutely turned into a staple in my holiday collection, both for running and casual attire. For one, it isn't itchy OR ugly! Although the shirt looks like a sweater your no-so-favorite aunt may gift you with a pair of socks, it moves, breaths, and behaves like any other INKnBURN product would. You feel comfortable, you look great, and you distance yourself from the crowd! All pluses in my book. Another thing I discovered when I wore this shirt is the versatility of the sleeves. I usually like running in short sleeve tech tees, but while in Walt Disney World with a group of friends (and fellow INB Ambassador Jill) we all decided to get and wear our INB holiday sweaters for Mickey's Jingle Jungle 5K...we had a blast by the way. What I liked was when I got hot, it was VERY easy to roll up my sleeves in such a manner that the tee actually looked like it was short-sleeved. It continued to perform amazingly with no chafing and still allowed for plenty of air to circulate through and of course wicking sweat!

Yesterday during my last half marathon of the year, I ran the local Holiday Half Marathon...which happens to be located less than a mile from my dad's house, so that made life easy! Winter in Southern California can be...well...what's winter really? We had a high of 74 degrees yesterday. It was a brisk 45 in the morning (which for some of you is considered a heat wave), so I couldn't wait to wear my festive tech tee again to this race. As the race got warmer, I used the same techniques for rolling my sleeves as I did previously. I received lots of compliments on my tee, and cheers as I came across the finish with a new PR of 1:57 for the half marathon!

If you are looking for shorts or a skirt to pair them with, denim is a popular favorite or even try the Brave plaid designs! Both are causal yet festive! Don't forget to pair it with a tech tube as well to keep your face warm! There is a holiday themed tube available if you want to match ;)

Now I did say I plan on wearing this tee casually as well...I have a holiday party at work on Thursday...problem solved.

Everyone needs this in their closets. Both red and navy sweaters are available at INKnBURN.com! Don't forget, for new customers to INKnBURN, create an account on their website and use discount code 'LinzieToldMe' to save 15% on your first purchase! I wonder what fun cooky design they will have next year?

INKnBURN Halloween - Pirates

AVAST MATEY! Every runner is a pirate at heart if you think about it. We all look at maps, run towards the X that marks the spot on the finish line in hopes to find the buried treasure of our finishers medal! Running is always a quest, and no two races are typically the same. Since we are pirates at heart, and Halloween is nibbling at our boots the INKnGhoulsnGoblins have released their second Halloween inspired kit for presale! This kit I am extra excited about personally...allow me to introduce... PIRATE! ARRG!

Ladies! Feast your eyes on this beautiful kit! The pieces for women include the awesome short sleeve technical tee, 4arm sleeves with lovely pearl bracelet details, and the pirate striped capris. Each of these pieces are sold separately, but are very versatile. There is also a pirate striped tech tube that compliments this outfit that I recommend to bring the look together.

Men! Be the First Mate or the Captain of your journey with this outfit! The men's pieces include the short sleeve technical tee and 4arms. No shorts or pants are available at this time...but you'll never know what those INKnGhoulsnGoblins will uncover ;). I also recommend the pirate stripe tech tube as a compliment piece to this collection. Use it as a beanie to give yourself an awesome pirate look...heck why not even draw a fake scar under your eye for an amazing effect! So many ideas!

This kit along with Robotics are now available for pre-order and should ship within 2 weeks. Plenty of time for those Halloween parties and Halloween themed races. Click Here to view the Pirates collection on the INKnBURN website! And of course don't forget that first time customers can use discount code 'LinzieToldMe' to save 15% on their shopping cart and earn 10 dollars toward their next purchase :)

I know I can't wait for my pirate gear to arrive! I plan on wearing it A LOT!

INKnBURN Halloween - Robot & Fembot

One thing INKnBURN does well is use their imaginations! Because INKnBURN is art on apparel, they have the unique opportunity to create one-of-a-kind amazing designs that not only perform incredibly, but look intergalactic! As Halloween approaches..this is the time of year the INKnGhoulsnGoblins come out to cause mischief and reveal some amazing designs! The first which is now available for pre-order is the Robotics collection for both men and women!

I know when I am running a race, I totally imagine I am a robot! I even tell friends of mine that they may want to take care of their Servo Motors (Hi Matt!) Now you can give the appearance of actually being a robot during your robotic performance! The INKnBURN Robot collection is now available for pre-order just in time for Halloween!

Ladies! You can really have some fun here! Serve Fembot Realness with these great items! The highly anticipated ladies Robot Capris which are comfortable and have incredible detail. To keep your gears warm during a brisk workout outdoors, add the 4arm sleeves. The Bot Wire sports bra looks great while offering support and style. And of course the tech tee is a beautiful addition to the INB collection! There is also a Bot Wire tech tube which compliments this outfit!

Cyboys! The INKnGhoulsnGoblins didn't forget about us! We receive the awesome Robot tech tee and 4arms as well. No pants or shorts yet...but who knows in the future. I also highly recommend the Bot Wire Tech tube as a companion piece to this kit! I love that the tee and arm compliment so well, and that the robot actually looks fast and aerodynamic! This is an absolute must your your wardrobe!

Now are you wondering how you can get your gears in line to own these amazing pieces that are proudly made here in the U.S.A.? Well, you're in luck! INKnBURN is now taking pre-orders for the Robotics collection! You can click here to see the full collection and place your orders! Create an INKnBURN shopping account (it only takes a few moments) and feel free to use discount code 'LinzieToldMe' to save 15% on your first purchase! Best news is, you'll get ten loyalty points (which is ten dollars in INB credit) toward your next purchase. This is for first time customers only please :)

I want to know how you like this outfit! I already placed my order! I can't wait to wear it! Don't be afraid to make a statement! Distance Yourself with INKnBURN!

INKnBURN Product Review - The Tech Tube!

One of the things I love to do is talk about products I love! I am fortunate enough to be an Ambassador for INKnBURN, which for most of you is no surprise haha! In a past blog post, I talked about their tech shirts, shorts, and water bottle handhelds...all of which I still love and I have increased my inventory by some ungodly number! Now, I want to give you some insight on a little wonder they like to call The Tech Tube!

The Tech Tube is something really special. It is currently available in twelve different styles and can be worn by both men and women. The tube is made from the same high-quality material as their awesome tech tees! They are soft, yet durable. Each design is strategically placed on each tech tube to allow the highest level of versatility when it comes to how we as athletes wear them. Take the Rock n' Roll tube I am wearing in the first picture. I am using that tube as a headband and was able to roll the tube in such a way that the skull and logo appeared front and center, and the wings wrap gracefully around my head! Details are very important when it comes to art and apparel, and INKnBURN absolutely has this down to a science.

As a headband, this tube does not disappoint. It is light, and wicks and captures sweat, and needs absolutely no adjustment once secured to my brow. I used to run wearing a Halo headband, nothing wrong with the Halo, but I find that the tech tube is more my speed. Ladies, I would recommend this as a way to hold your hair back during your runs.

But of course there are other uses for the tech tube other than just a headband!

Sometimes, we just need to be prepared. You can roll the tube and slide it around your neck, and it instantly is ready for action when needed. Pull it up to your forehead for a headband, slick back your hair, remove it and place it around your wrist to wipe away sweat. You name it. One neat thing about this application is you can create a small pocket and place ice in it to help cool you...hands free! Something to think about after a day on the trails or finishing a road race...it is summer after all ;)

As temperatures start to cool down this fall, I love wearing a good beanie! I love things that are stylish and are eye catching. Well, who knew that the tech tube could be transformed into a beanie!? I didn't! And I am absolutely excited about it! With so many designs to choose from, those cold races are a thing of the past. Sweat catcher and stylish hat in one! And when you aren't racing, they are great casual wear accessories...much like most of the thing InB makes!

You can learn to make the beanie by watching the Pro Holly in this video:

This is quite possibly one of my favorite items to run with. It has become a staple in my arsenal for sure! And the price isn't bad either at $25.00! Remember, these are high quality tech tubes made from some awesome material, the softest threads, and the art is impeccable.

So do yourself and your wardrobe a small favor, click here to view their selection of absolutely fantastic tech tubes, order one, and give it a go! Want to make the deal even sweeter, when you decide to purchase, create an INKnBURN account, and use promo code 'LinzieToldMe' at checkout! You will receive 15% off your purchase! This is a one-time use code, but I am sure once you try INKnBURN, you'll see that the price is well worth it! So be sure to check out their tees, shorts, camisoles, etc.

Distance Yourself with INKnBURN, where Art and Apparel Collide and bring you some amazing gear!

It's Official - INKnBURN Ambassador

Well, it happened! Today was the day! I've been waiting on this news for weeks, and this opportunity for months...and today it happened! Today, INKnBURN announced the newest additions to their ambassador team! And I was one of the lucky athletes to be selected! I am absolutely excited to be among the ranks of some really awesome athletes! 

The icing on the cake was that my best running friend, Jill (who has fallen in love with their shorts) was also selected!!! So naturally we are both so excited! She has come so far and I am so proud of her! Another running friend of mine, Tam was also selected! So a good day all around!

More details about the ambassadorship will be coming soon, but the word is out! I couldn't be happier! And naturally, I want to REALLY THANK the INKnBURN team for this awesome opportunity! It is no surprise that I absolutely love INKnBURN, so to be a member of the ambassador team is just huge! I'm grateful! Thank you!

YAY!

Boston Strong Giveaway

Seeing as I have officially returned to the west coast from spending a wonderful week in Boston, it's only right that I come home bearing gifts!

While I was in Boston, I truly learned what 'Boston Strong' really meant. I will cover that in a recap post later. So since we all stand with Boston, I want to giveaway something.

My good friends at INKnBURN created a tribute tech tee for Boston (available for both men and women). It is a play on their 'I Run Boston' shirt (both of which I own). I am giving you a chance to win the Tribute tee. I wore this shirt during the B.A.A. 10K this year and received lots of compliments on it. One other reason I love this shirt, is that proceeds from the shirt go toward The Boston One Fund, which helps the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

It's easy to enter, use the rafflecopter below. If you do not win and still want to purchase this shirt, head over to INKnBURN.com! If you want to get 15% any other item (because the code doesn't work on the Boston tribute tee...we want to donate as much money as possible to The One Fund), you can use code 'LinzToldMe' at check out :)

Good Luck! BOSTON STRONG!


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