Spring Training

This is a compensated review from BlogHer and Walgreens.

Here on the California Coast, our winters are mild and spring arrives early. The hills are gorgeously green right now, the trees have been blossoming for well over a month. There's really no excuse for not putting on a pair of running shoes and exploring the city by foot. A couple of months ago, I started a 5k training program. I've been off the program for two weeks, due to a lingering cold and a little bit of rain, but I need to get back on the program pronto, especially if I want to run 11 miles on 11/11/11 (a goal I've set--we'll see how that turns out! No promises!).

When the great people at Walgreens sent me a gift card to buy some seasonally appropriate Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products, I decided to pick up a few things to help with my spring training.

First on my list: a package of shoe inserts. These babies keep feet fresher and dryer, help fight odor, and control moisture. On sale for just $3.99, I picked up two packages--enough for my running shoes and some for my husband's shoes as well.

I also picked up some Walgreens brand sunscreen lotion and after sun body lotion. I've long hated treadmill running and almost always prefer to hit the streets for my jogs. Of course, being outdoors, even when the weather is cool, means slathering on the SPF. The sun's rays mean serious business.

Some thick lip balm to protect against weather conditions and some Ibuprofen for the pain following the longer runs are two more must-haves. I bought a couple of each product, so that I can keep them readily available in my desk drawer and purse.

My Walgreens experience was superb. They had all of the items on my list in stock and the associates were helpful and friendly. No more excuses--I'm now fully prepared to jog my way to fitness with the help of Walgreens.

Here's the icing on the cake: every purchase of Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products supports bringing preventive wellness services to local communities through the Walgreens Way to Well Fund™. The fund will provide free preventive health tests as well as other health and wellness services and education to local communities. Some of those services will include preventive health tests through the National Urban League Health & Wellness Tour and vouchers redeemable in select stores.

I want you to be well, too, so try Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness products. Visit the site for more information!

I'm also giving away a $100 Walgreens gift card, courtesy of BlogHer, to help keep you healthy. In the comments, please tell me which Walgreens Health and Wellness product you need to pick up. Cough medicine? Mouthwash? Lip care? You name it and $100 could be yours!

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Comments

[Tracy]

With spring on it's way I need to stock up on Walgreen's Wal-dryl allergy medicine so that when the pollen hits, I'll be ready!

[stephanie]

I need to stock up on my supply of sunscreen! I burn so easily so I'll probably grab some of their aloe too (though I prefer the super-cold green gel stuff despite its stickiness).

[Dawn K.]

After having a suspicious mole removed last year, I'm about to go all crazy on the soon appearing displays of sunscreen. Walgreens, send it my way!

[JenniG]

I am obsessed with having soft lips, and petroleum jelly is like magic! Gotta have it in the squeeze tube, though - less mess.

[Miss Cupcake]

I have to have surgery this month so I'm on looking for some vitamins to help me stay healthy and keep my immune system going strong for recovery!

[Tashya]

I would like Go Fresh Cucumber & Green Tea Body Wash. I was laid off over a year and a half ago, so eight dollar body wash would be a treat. Not to mention I would by the biggest bottle of Boston Contact Solution. I go through contact solution fast.

[Leah]

haha, yes to the allergy meds. That's going to be a major concern here in a few weeks. Sunscreen is also a smart idea, Janet!

[Mami2jcn]

I need to pick up Walgreens Ibuprofen. It's a must-have!

[Mami2jcn]

tweet-http://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/47448101434310656

[Tabathia B]

the Walgreens Cough Drops Eucalyptus Flavored
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[Tabathia B]

tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/47483894181806080
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[jess]

for sure suncreen and ibuprofen...maybe something to exfoliate away the winter too

[jess]

tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/yourmorninglory

[Pearl]

Sunscreen! I live in Dallas, and even when it is overcast or I am driving the 1.7 miles to work, I need sunscreen.

[lesli]

I need shoe inserts! My ballerina slippers are giving me blisters!

[Nicole]

I am also a huge fan of Wal-dryl as I have crazy allergies!

[sy]

just took out my wisdom teeth, the Walgreens Ibuprofen 200 Caplets 500 ct looks good
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[sy]

i tweeted:http://twitter.com/#!/syytta/status/47836573705838594

[Lisa]

I need to pick up another bottle of Walgreens Wal-Zyr All Day Allergy Tablets.

[Mego]

Vitamin D for sure! These Pacific Northwest winters (and springs!) are starting to get to me... :)

[Maria]

My husband has Allergies so they are a must to have, and I use Ibuprofen for leg pains. Good thing there is a Walgreens close to my work.

[Jenna]

I would love to try out their mouthwash.

[Jeremy C]

I'd like to try their sunscreen!

[Maria]

Sunscreen and ibuprofen for arthritis if they have any.

[Jessica P]

Vitamins and creams like itch cream for summer bug bites.

[b]

I would like to try the vitamins!

[Courtney]

I like their version of Chapstick for the winter - it's so much thicker and really makes my poor chapped lips feel moisturized.

[Secret Agent Mama/Mishelle Lane]

I would totally stock up on vitamins and make up! LOL

[Maria Santoferraro]

Sunscreen and vitamins would be on my list!

[JMom]

I was actually just at Walgreens yesterday to pick up some over the counter cold medicines. My daughter and husband are down with the cold and it was convenient to have a Walgreens just down the street from us. I will probably pick up more soon as I know my other daughter and I are next in line to get the bug.

[JMom]

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/JMom/status/48472066588020737

[Anna]

I need to purchase the Walgreens HeatWraps!

[Jess]

Chapstick!

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[Jess]

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[Lauren]

Hand lotion to keep my hands moisturized after all the hand washing you do with a newborn.

[sandra]

i'd like to try their power whitening toothbrushes

[Raine]

Ibuprophen

[usedtobeme]

I always keep on hand Walgreen's brand ibuprofen, and their version of benadryl since my dogs are constantly sniffing out the spiders and bees in the back yard. Betcha didn't know a dog can take benadryl did ya? Learn from my mistakes people. SAVE YOURSELVES LOTS IN VET BILLS. lol

[tom rhyne]

i hope i win a pink haven for us.

[Katie]

I need some ibuprofen, stat!

[Betty C]

I have to keep a supply of Walgreens brand ibuprofen on hand.

[Betty C]

Tweet - http://twitter.com/willitara/status/48985983076663297

[Britain @ Simply Southern]

I would love to stock up on some basics.. from shampoo to toothpaste.. toilet paper to vitamins I love shopping at Walgreens!

[Robyn Wright of Robyn's Online World]

We will be picking up Wal-Zyr which is Walgreens answer to Zyrtec! A must for the upcoming allergy season!

[Stefanie]

I need to get a new toothbrush, toothpaste & allergy medication.

[Amy Rouse]

In the comments, please tell me which Walgreens Health and Wellness product you need to pick up.

Vitamins. I keep reminding myself to be better about taking my vitamins, but I keep forgetting to buy them.

and Sun care products. the Florida sun can be brutal.

[Kelly Ann T.]

I need aspirin, allergy medication and sunscreen. I will be riding my Harley now that the temps are getting warmer.

[Kelly Ann T.]

I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/cstironkat/status/49193072382324736

[Amy Rouse]

http://twitter.com/#!/dropastitch/status/49192457849667584

[annette campbell]

I would get the Walgreens pain reliever pm. Love this product

[Cindy Carlson]

I like sunscreen all year.

[Donna K]

I would like to get their allergy medicine and ibuprofen.

[Donna K]

I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/donnak4/status/49245977328091136

[Susan]

With Summer coming up I'm going to need some sunscreen.

[Susan]

http://twitter.com/#!/susan1215/status/49257468764766208

[Cindy Carlson]

tweet http://twitter.com/#!/bobisyellow/status/49245398866464768

[Natalie J. Vandenberghe]

We need to get some sunscreen--because no matter what they say, it doesn't always rain in Oregon! Hope springs eternal :)
I just want to mention that I love the excellent customer service I receive from Walgreen's associates.
Thanks for the giveaway.
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[Natalie J. Vandenberghe]

Tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/lexiquin/status/49266640742920192

[Heather H.]

Well seeing how it's late and I'm still up I could use the Walgreens Extra Strength PM Pain Reliever Sleep Aid Caplets Quick Look
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[Heather H.]

tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/HendyMartin/status/49344185664413696
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[SAM W]

lip balm always
yeah mouthwash - maybe the more natural or organic kind
cotton balls
witch hazel
vivegar

[Samantha Daleo]

I need to get some chap stick for this chapped lipped family!

Thanks!
Samantha
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[teresa]

I have dry chapped lips year round it seems, so I'm anxious to try Walgreen's lip balm. I spend too much money on the national brands so I plan on starting a side by side comparison of Walgreen's brand lip balm vs. a national brand. If the Walgreen's lip balm is like the other Walgreen's items I use, I will be able to switch with no problem and put money back in my wallet.

[Hope]

I need sunblock like nobody's business.

[Georgia]

That is a big question because I use all of Walgreens health and beauty products. They all work great!

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[Georgia]

Tweeted here too

http://twitter.com/#!/gmissycat/status/49944950221180928

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[sweeter the berry]

I need vitamins and foot care creams

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[sweeter the berry]

I tweeted

http://twitter.com/#!/dahliamomma/status/49947272603111424

[SueW]

I always buy a few tubes of aloe at the start of each summer. I'd like to thy their sunscreen.

[Juliana Fernandes]

I had wls about 18 months ago, so I really need some vitamins to keep me healthy. Some sunscreen, and body lotion.

[sherrie]

Pain meds for daughters head aches.... cream for dry skin
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[Wendy]

Sunscreen!

[Lisa Weidknecht]

I need to buy more allergy medication. Spring has sprung here in Texas!!

[Jaclyn Reynolds]

I need skin cream and sunscreen!

[Marilyn Wons]

I need to stock up on my calcium tablets!

[Rebecca Graham]

I need to pick up Walgreens Sunscreen lotion.

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[Margaret Smith]

I need to pick up baby asperin and iron.
Thanks so much.
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[Janice Whitaker]

I want to try the allergy medications
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[SANDY]

sunscreen, mouthwash, foot insoles, tampons

[Kristen]

I would love to try Walgreens One Daily Healthy Weight Multivitamins.
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[Kristen]

Tweet
http://twitter.com/aeris321/status/51419665032949760
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[Vicky]

We always need allergy stuff this time of year!!

[Stephanie V.]

Walgreens One Daily For Women High Potency Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplement Tablets Tablets
Size/Count 200.0 ea.
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[Gay Tillman]

I need medicated chapstick

[Gay Tillman]

Tweet - https://twitter.com/#!/gwtillman/status/51540004614324225

[ohkeeka]

I need to pick up some Walgreens Chocolate Calcium Chews.

[Tari L.]

I need to get some sunscreen.

[Naomi]

I need to pick up sunscreen moisturizer

[Kelly]

I need to get some multivitamins! A much better price than most other places.

[Sarah Hirsch]

i'd pick up some ibuprofen and some cough medicine, those are always good to have on hand.

[Sunshyn V]

I need to pick up their Wal-dryl allergy meds
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[Sunshyn V]

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/The_Sunshyn/status/51747016321146880
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[lisa]

Sunscreen and ibuprofen.

[lisa]

Tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/51749489777721344

[lisa]

Blogged: http://insanityisforthelame.blogspot.com/2011/03/reviews-spring-training.html

[Gina @ The Crave to Save]

I can always use more band-aids and lip balm! Thanks for the giveaway!

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[EMMA L HORTON]

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I NEED TO PICK UP SOME VITAMIN C

[Patrice]

I need some multivitamins and ibuprofen.

[catherine copeland]

the weather's getting warmer here in Georgia so I definitely need sunscreen

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