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!

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Comments

[Kathleen S.]

I need to pick up some sunscreen for our lovely California weather and ibuprofen because I get sinus headaches with my allergies. Thanks!
pjgirl74 at aol dot com

[Krissie]

I need to pick up some Walgreens One Daily For Women High Potency Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplement Tablets Tablets
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[Eugenie Wu]

I need multivitamins.

[Howell Lee]

I need ibuprofen.

[MistySunrise]

I always get the Walgreens ibuprofen

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[MistySunrise]

tweet

http://twitter.com/MistySunrise/status/58068006093336578

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[Breanne]

I need toothpaste.

[Crystal F]

I need allergy medicine for both of my girls. Thank you!!

[Christal Couturier]

I need to pick up Aloe Vera gel/lotion, for those dredded sunburns

[dddiva]

Grandson is a redhead so sunscreen!

[dddiva]

http://twitter.com/#!/dddiva/status/58135708409397248

[Kari]

My kids are about to start baseball season so we will be at the park often. I need to stock up on some sunscreen.

[Geoff K]

I live by my daily multivitamins and probiotics, so I need to pick up the Walgreens A Thru Z Select Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplement Tablet and Walgreens Immune Support Plus Probiotics Dietary Supplement Capsules. Thanks!

[Geoff K]

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/guettel78/status/58140698175733760

[Tiffany]

I love Walgreens! I live in Florida, so sunscreen is a must have at all times.

[r hicks]

I could use their walzyr all day allergy tablets

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[r hicks]

tweet

https://twitter.com/#!/Ardy22/status/58163207809933312
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[Deborah Wellenstein]

I am needing vitamins, and ibuprofen, so I will be stocking up on my next trip to Walgreens!

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[Happi Shopr]

I'm training for my first 5K so I need sunscreen, shoe inserts and pain reliever.

[lilshuga2001]

I need some Health n Beauty Products...toothpaste, deoderant, mouthwash, lip gloss, shampoo and definitely SUNSCREEN

[lilshuga2001]

http://twitter.com/#!/lilshuga2001/status/58200878716420096

[Mya Brooks]

I had gastric bypass surgery and am always low on B-12... I could really use this!

[Kathlean Owens]

Walgreens brands are sometimes better than name brands! Here are a few things I need, toilet paper, Ibuprofen, I could use a few cleaning supplies, their disinfectant spray, their brand of sudafed & shampoo.

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[Roxann]

I need to pick up Sunscreen.

[Roxann]

Tweet
http://twitter.com/ladyt64/status/58212393846706176

[Darcy B]

I would like to try the Walgreens supplements --I think that supplements are an important part of staying healthy.
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[susan smoaks]

i need to get the aloe vera after sun care, i have very fair skin and burn really easily!
susansmoaks at gmail dot com

[sarah]

I need to replenish my prenatal vitamins for sure!

[Darlene]

I need sunscreen and vitamins.

[Betty C]

I just picked up some Walgreen's brand hydrocortisone cream for my itchy skin. The pharmacist was so helpful in recommending the right one for me.

[Betty C]

Tweet - http://twitter.com/willitara/status/58241725386338304

[brian e.]

Thanks for the giveaway...need to pick up a box of "Wal-itin D" allergy medication !

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[brian e.]

Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/brianpiero/status/58250465472806912

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[Joanne Schultz]

I could use some Walgreens cough drops and lip balm!
Thanks for the giveaway!

[Joanne Schultz]

tweet: http://twitter.com/js22222222/status/58272131942850561

[Sand]

I need to pick up some allergy medication now that the season is in full swing.

[Aisling]

I need to pick up some sunscreen from Walgreens pretty soon. I'd also like to try their Wal-Som Nighttime Sleep Aid Tablets Tablets. mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net

[Barbara Long]

I need to pick up toothpaste.

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[Diane Baum]

I need vitamins, tyelnol, sunscreen(shh!-kotex) and some calcium supplements.

[latisha depoortere]

I use the walgreens brand cough DM liquid for my colds and am now! Great giveaway thank you love walgreens!
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[Kasey]

flexible bandages and "zyrtec"

[latisha depoortere]

Tweeted too
http://twitter.com/#!/latishajean/status/58311276597747712
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[Jaque R.]

I need to pick up Walgreen's A to Z vitamins and some of their antihistamines. :-) Thank you.

[Ris]

I definitely need to stock up on sunscreen!

[Tiffany Pifer]

Love Walgreens!!