Opinion is a valuable but often misused commodity. Through a series of bi-weekly opinion blogs we aim to stimulate debate across a wide variety of bloggers covering a vast demographic and covering a range of health and fitness-related topics from the banal to the essential. We want to get you thinking about how opinions vary across the bloggosphere and we want to encourage you to openly discuss and debate at length. Share ideas. Share opinions. Debate is healthy.
Friday, 27 December 2013
Sunday, 22 December 2013
Friday, 4 October 2013
Friday, 20 September 2013
Saturday, 24 August 2013
GIVEAWAY - 9bar Fruity energy bars
For our fourth debate "Do real runners walk?" we've got another fantastic giveaway for you.
The creators of 9bar have given us a BOX of them to give away! We've got a box of 16 Fruity energy bars to give away to one lucky debator. 9bars are a fantastic and healthy energy source for pre or post-run. They're gluten free, wheat free and are tasty beyond imagining, our blogger CarrieOnRunning is rather partial to them...
All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is get debating. Check out this fortnight's post, click on the various links and get stuck into the discussion. At the end of the debate, the bloggers will choose one comment they think really grabbed the heart of the debate and got everyone thinking, so get your argumentative hats on and prepare for a good one.
T's & C's
No purchase necessary. To be a valid 'entry' a comment must be submitted & published on any of the blogs listed in the InLinkz link up of our fourth debate before the closing date - publishing of comments is at the blog owner's discretion. Giveaway period starts Friday 23rd August 2013 6:00 am GMT and ends Tuesday 3rd September 2013 at 11:59 pm GMT. No geographical restrictions - the entire world counts! One box of 16 x 50g Fruity 9bars available, no cash alternative. The winner will be selected by means of a vote by all of the bloggers involved in this debate which will be carried out on our top secret Facebook planning & discussion group. Winner will be published via this blog no earlier than the giveaway deadline.
The creators of 9bar have given us a BOX of them to give away! We've got a box of 16 Fruity energy bars to give away to one lucky debator. 9bars are a fantastic and healthy energy source for pre or post-run. They're gluten free, wheat free and are tasty beyond imagining, our blogger CarrieOnRunning is rather partial to them...
All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is get debating. Check out this fortnight's post, click on the various links and get stuck into the discussion. At the end of the debate, the bloggers will choose one comment they think really grabbed the heart of the debate and got everyone thinking, so get your argumentative hats on and prepare for a good one.
T's & C's
No purchase necessary. To be a valid 'entry' a comment must be submitted & published on any of the blogs listed in the InLinkz link up of our fourth debate before the closing date - publishing of comments is at the blog owner's discretion. Giveaway period starts Friday 23rd August 2013 6:00 am GMT and ends Tuesday 3rd September 2013 at 11:59 pm GMT. No geographical restrictions - the entire world counts! One box of 16 x 50g Fruity 9bars available, no cash alternative. The winner will be selected by means of a vote by all of the bloggers involved in this debate which will be carried out on our top secret Facebook planning & discussion group. Winner will be published via this blog no earlier than the giveaway deadline.
Friday, 23 August 2013
Sunday, 11 August 2013
GIVEAWAY - Innocent Smoothie Recipe Book
Our third debate - Juice Cleanses : Healthy or Hype - is well underway and to mark the occasion we are giving away a copy of the Innocent Smoothie Recipe Book : 57 And A Half Recipes From Our Kitchen To Yours.
The Innocent Smoothie Recipe Book has 57 (and a half!) delicious recipes for smoothies and juices, from old favourites to new recipes from proper foodies like Jamie Oliver. If you are curious about juicing or just want some new drink ideas, then this is a brilliant book for you.
Entering the competition couldn't be easier, simply leave a comment on any one of our bloggers' Juice Cleanse debate posts letting them know what you think. You can find a list of all the posts at our Link Up here
T's & C's
No purchase necessary. To be a valid 'entry' a comment must be submitted & published on any of the blogs listed in the InLinkz link up of our third debate before the closing date - publishing of comments is at the blog owner's discretion. Giveaway period starts Friday 6th August 2013 6:00 am GMT and ends Tuesday 20th August 2013 at 11:59 pm GMT. No geographical restrictions - the entire world counts! One copy of the Innocent Smoothie Recipe Book available with a £12.99 value, no cash alternative. The winner will be selected by means of a vote by all of the bloggers involved in this debate which will be carried out on our top secret Facebook planning & discussion group. Winner will be published via this blog no earlier than the giveaway deadline and no later than Thursday 22nd August 2013 6:00 pm GMT.
The Innocent Smoothie Recipe Book has 57 (and a half!) delicious recipes for smoothies and juices, from old favourites to new recipes from proper foodies like Jamie Oliver. If you are curious about juicing or just want some new drink ideas, then this is a brilliant book for you.
Entering the competition couldn't be easier, simply leave a comment on any one of our bloggers' Juice Cleanse debate posts letting them know what you think. You can find a list of all the posts at our Link Up here
T's & C's
No purchase necessary. To be a valid 'entry' a comment must be submitted & published on any of the blogs listed in the InLinkz link up of our third debate before the closing date - publishing of comments is at the blog owner's discretion. Giveaway period starts Friday 6th August 2013 6:00 am GMT and ends Tuesday 20th August 2013 at 11:59 pm GMT. No geographical restrictions - the entire world counts! One copy of the Innocent Smoothie Recipe Book available with a £12.99 value, no cash alternative. The winner will be selected by means of a vote by all of the bloggers involved in this debate which will be carried out on our top secret Facebook planning & discussion group. Winner will be published via this blog no earlier than the giveaway deadline and no later than Thursday 22nd August 2013 6:00 pm GMT.
Friday, 9 August 2013
Thursday, 1 August 2013
And the winner is...
Thanks to everyone who joined in with our first debate on the very timely topic of the Olympic Legacy. We had an incredible response and can't thank you enough for getting this series off to such a great start.
As you remember, we were giving away a fantastic Workplay Bags Fleetfoot II running bag to the person who we all felt captured the spirit of the debate and left the best comment. Well the votes are in, the bloggers have spoken, and the winner is....
Reading Runner Girl
Her comment on John's blog - Fit For A Year - about ordinary people being more inspirational sparked off debates which resonated throughout the other posts and lead on to further discussions between the bloggers, and that's what this series is all about.
So congratulations to Reading Runner Girl, keep the comments coming!
Don't forget to comment on this fortnight's topic too to be in with a chance of winning a fabulous Smart Shaker - we've got 3 yes 3 to give away this debate so get your argumentative hats on and get discussing!
GIVEAWAY - SmartShake Neon
After the great debate that took off with our Olympic Legacy debate, we are thrilled to offer not one, not two, but three prizes for the best comments on our Race Fees debate, courteShakerssy of the kind people at SmartShake.
SmartShake is a high-quality shaker cup with three compartments to store pills and powders. It is made from BPA free plastic and is 100% leak-proof. You can use it every day, store it in the freezer, heat its contents in the microwave and wash up in the dishwasher afterwards. It’s designed for real life. SmartShake’s unique design is compact, yet light. And thanks to its snap-on strainer, there are no loose parts.
With the new neon series, SmartShake combines function with fashion to create the perfect shaker and accessory. With two or more cups you can mix and match the interchangeable parts to create your own customized shaker cup. Match your outfit, mood or personality with SmartShake’s new neon series. After all, if you’re going to work hard, you might as well look good too.
Dash is a big fan of the SmartShake (you can read her review here)
So head over to our blogger's Race Fees Debate link up and let them know what you think!
T's & C's
No purchase necessary.
To be a valid 'entry' a comment must be submitted & published on any of the blogs listed in the InLinkz link up of our first debate before the closing date - publishing of comments is at the blog owner's discretion.
Giveaway period starts Friday 26th July 2013 6:00 pm GMT and ends Thursday 11th August 2013 at 11:59 pm GMT.
No geographical restrictions - the entire world counts!
Three SmartShakes available with a £9.99 value, no cash alternative.
The winners will be selected by means of a vote by all of the bloggers involved in this debate which will be carried out on our top secret Facebook planning & discussion group.
Winner will be published via this blog no earlier than the giveaway deadline and no later than Wednesday 17th August 2013 9:00pm GMT.
SmartShake is a high-quality shaker cup with three compartments to store pills and powders. It is made from BPA free plastic and is 100% leak-proof. You can use it every day, store it in the freezer, heat its contents in the microwave and wash up in the dishwasher afterwards. It’s designed for real life. SmartShake’s unique design is compact, yet light. And thanks to its snap-on strainer, there are no loose parts.
With the new neon series, SmartShake combines function with fashion to create the perfect shaker and accessory. With two or more cups you can mix and match the interchangeable parts to create your own customized shaker cup. Match your outfit, mood or personality with SmartShake’s new neon series. After all, if you’re going to work hard, you might as well look good too.
Dash is a big fan of the SmartShake (you can read her review here)
So head over to our blogger's Race Fees Debate link up and let them know what you think!
T's & C's
No purchase necessary.
To be a valid 'entry' a comment must be submitted & published on any of the blogs listed in the InLinkz link up of our first debate before the closing date - publishing of comments is at the blog owner's discretion.
Giveaway period starts Friday 26th July 2013 6:00 pm GMT and ends Thursday 11th August 2013 at 11:59 pm GMT.
No geographical restrictions - the entire world counts!
Three SmartShakes available with a £9.99 value, no cash alternative.
The winners will be selected by means of a vote by all of the bloggers involved in this debate which will be carried out on our top secret Facebook planning & discussion group.
Winner will be published via this blog no earlier than the giveaway deadline and no later than Wednesday 17th August 2013 9:00pm GMT.
Friday, 26 July 2013
Saturday, 13 July 2013
GIVEAWAY - Workplay Bags 'Fleetfoot II'
It can be a bit daunting making seemingly negative comments on someone's blog can't it? As Dash rightly says in her Olympic Legacy blog there's an unspoken agreement that we're all nice to each other.
We disagree. We think it's good and fun and interesting to disagree. It creates interesting opinions, challenges robustness and introduces variety.
So in an effort to get you all discussing and debating we're offering a GIVEAWAY to one lucky commentor!
Workplay Bags are giving us one of their Fleetfoot II running waist bags to give away to the best comment in this fortnight's debate. In the same way magazines give away a prize for the star letter, we're doing it for our 'star comment'.
The Fleetfoot II has a bunch of well thought out features including a stretch tunnel at the rear for tucking in a hat or gloves and comes with rave reviews from many happy customers. We're thrilled to be working with Workplay Bags on the project and really encourage you to have a look at their site.
Our prize has a £30 value so to be in with a chance of winning it all you have to do is comment on any of the blogs in our Linkup and we'll pick a 'star comment' at the end of the debate. A star comment could be one which we think raised the most valid point, or one which created a great challenge or even just one we think best reflected the project.
So to be in with a chance of winning our fantastic first prize - get debating!
T's & C's
No purchase necessary.
To be a valid 'entry' a comment must be submitted & published on any of the blogs listed in the InLinkz link up of our first debate before the closing date - publishing of comments is at the blog owner's discretion.
Giveaway period starts Friday 12th July 2013 9:00 am GMT and ends Thursday 25th July 2013 11:59 pm GMT.
No geographical restrictions - the entire world counts!
One pack available with a £29.99 value, no cash alternative.
The winner will be selected by means of a vote by all of the bloggers involved in this debate which will be carried out on our top secret Facebook planning & discussion group.
Winner will be published via this blog no earlier than the giveaway deadline and no later than Wednesday 31st July 2013 9:00pm GMT.
We disagree. We think it's good and fun and interesting to disagree. It creates interesting opinions, challenges robustness and introduces variety.
So in an effort to get you all discussing and debating we're offering a GIVEAWAY to one lucky commentor!
Workplay Bags are giving us one of their Fleetfoot II running waist bags to give away to the best comment in this fortnight's debate. In the same way magazines give away a prize for the star letter, we're doing it for our 'star comment'.
The Fleetfoot II has a bunch of well thought out features including a stretch tunnel at the rear for tucking in a hat or gloves and comes with rave reviews from many happy customers. We're thrilled to be working with Workplay Bags on the project and really encourage you to have a look at their site.
Our prize has a £30 value so to be in with a chance of winning it all you have to do is comment on any of the blogs in our Linkup and we'll pick a 'star comment' at the end of the debate. A star comment could be one which we think raised the most valid point, or one which created a great challenge or even just one we think best reflected the project.
So to be in with a chance of winning our fantastic first prize - get debating!
T's & C's
No purchase necessary.
To be a valid 'entry' a comment must be submitted & published on any of the blogs listed in the InLinkz link up of our first debate before the closing date - publishing of comments is at the blog owner's discretion.
Giveaway period starts Friday 12th July 2013 9:00 am GMT and ends Thursday 25th July 2013 11:59 pm GMT.
No geographical restrictions - the entire world counts!
One pack available with a £29.99 value, no cash alternative.
The winner will be selected by means of a vote by all of the bloggers involved in this debate which will be carried out on our top secret Facebook planning & discussion group.
Winner will be published via this blog no earlier than the giveaway deadline and no later than Wednesday 31st July 2013 9:00pm GMT.
Friday, 12 July 2013
Monday, 8 July 2013
The Olympics one year on: did we 'Inspire a Generation'?
Friday 12th July's topic
One year on from London 2012 and it's time for a retrospective. The tagline for the Olympics was 'Inspire a Generation' but did they succeed? Are children more involved in sport and was it because of the Olympics? What about adults - were they more inspired to dust off their trainers and get moving?
Join us in a discussion about all things post-olympics. We will delve into the facts, figures, opinions and perceptions of sport in the UK and abroad in the 12 months that have followed the Greatest Sporting Show On Earth.
And just for some light-hearted relief, we reveal those sports we want added as Olympic events, and those we want sacked!
Follow us and keep watching for the launch of our debut articles this Friday, then join in with the discussion and share your ideas.
Come on - help us set the dialogue in motion!
Sunday, 7 July 2013
We're standing on the edge... So let's jump
Well well well. Here we are standing on the edge of the precipice staring in the abyssal unknown. We're about to launch a project we think will change the way sport and fitness are discussed among bloggers and which will help people see things just a little bit differently.
We're all about debate at #RunWithAnIdea. We want you to disagree with us and challenge our opinions because we want to encourage everyone to debate those subjects which are often contentious or difficult. It doesn't matter what your opinion is or whether it's even your genuine opinion! This is all about seeing every side of the story and appreciating that not everyone agrees with you.
We need to ease you all in gently to this new way of talking about things so rather than plunge you in at the deep end with a debate about what the suffragettes would think about womens fitness in contemporary media we've gone for something slightly less emotive yet still timely and inspiring.
We're all about debate at #RunWithAnIdea. We want you to disagree with us and challenge our opinions because we want to encourage everyone to debate those subjects which are often contentious or difficult. It doesn't matter what your opinion is or whether it's even your genuine opinion! This is all about seeing every side of the story and appreciating that not everyone agrees with you.
We need to ease you all in gently to this new way of talking about things so rather than plunge you in at the deep end with a debate about what the suffragettes would think about womens fitness in contemporary media we've gone for something slightly less emotive yet still timely and inspiring.
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