Happy Friday! It’s your lucky day because not only am I ging to discuss my love for Nuun, but you’ll have a chance to win a 6-pack variety pack!
Before I get started, I want to announce that Dani and I will be hosting a #WeRunSocial Meet Up next Saturday for the New York City Half Marathon! If you’re running this race, please stop by!
I’ve been using nuun for the past few years. After experimenting with other electrolyte drinks, I was so happy when I finally found nuun at my loval Fleet Feet running store. What I love about nuun are the natural ingredients and lack of sugar. I have a sensitive stomach so other sports drinks (I won’t call them out by name, but you know which ones I’m talking about) give me pretty bad stomach cramps if used during a run. The first time I used nuun i loved the taste and better yet, NO stomach issues!
So what exactly is nuun?
“nuun active hydration is an electrolyte enhanced drink tablet designed for an on-the-go lifestyle. packed with electrolytes, light flavor, and no sugars or carbs, nuun is the perfect sports drink for any of the activities you do. drop a nuun tablet into 16oz of water and you’re good to go.”
It’s so important to stay hydrated during runs and workouts. According to the nuun website, a 2% loss in body weight through sweat while exercising has been known to decrease exercise performance greatly. For long distance runners, especially for middle or back of the pack runners, this is very important. I’m not a “fast” runner, so I am easily be on my feet for over 2 hours for a half marathon. I need to make sure that I am hydrated throughout my entrie run. Also dehydration can cause cramping, headaches, nausea, and fatigue – ain’t nobody got time for that!!
There are four different varities of nuun:
nuun active – nuun active hydrates + replenishes. It is packed with electrolytes and using clean ingredients, nuun is the perfect sports drink for your active lifestyle. Comes in nine flavors.
nuun energy – nuun energy elevates your hydration when you need a lift. It has caffeine from green tea extract, b-vitamins, and electrolytes, nuun energy helps to maintain high levels of energy. Comes in four flavors.
nuun plus – when you push yourself, nuun plus fuels you faster. Just add to nuun active or energy to create an ultimate fast fueling and absorbing sports drink
nuun all day – you want to stay healthy—nuun all day revitalizes. It triggers the body’s natural reaction to drink more water by up to 90%. Comes in four flavors.
Within the past few months, nuun has rolled out new + improved products for nuun active and nuun energy!
Because of their new + improved product, nuun is currently hosting a flash sale on their website. Discontinued nuun active and nuun energy are on sale (scroll down the page). If you find flavors that you like, I suggest stocking up!
Now that you know about all about nuun, are you ready to try it out for yourself? You’re in luck because I have a giveaway for you! Enter below to win my version of a nuun Variety Pack!
You’ll receive 6 tubes of nuun – Tropical, Watermelon, Strawberry Lemonade, Lemon Tea, Cherry Limeade and nuun Energy Cherry Limeade. This post and giveaway is NOT sponsored by nuun – I just have a LOT of Nuun and wanted to spread the love! 🙂
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Giveaway will end on March 18th. Good Luck!!
Cora Kirkpatrick says
I am working on staying hydrated during running. I just recently started making myself carry water on my runs. I love hydrating with Nuun! It definitely helps to get in all those daily ounces!
kookyrunner says
It’s definitely a process! It took me months to find what worked best for me. Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck!
Sarah N says
I use water and Gatorade on my long runs because that’s what my running club provides. In the summer I’ve been using SOS when I rib on my own. I’d love to try Nuun though.
kookyrunner says
Nuun is great because it doesn’t have an aftertaste and they have so many flavors to choose from!
Toni says
Currently I just drink water during and after workouts, but I’d really like to try Nuun!
kookyrunner says
I think you would really like nunn – it really enhances your water!
Ken C says
Water before, during and after the training and during races
kookyrunner says
You definitely do a great job of hydrating! Good Luck!
Ruth C says
Water before and after a run. During long runs we carry water as well. Started using Nuun and I would like to try more flavors
kookyrunner says
I always carry water with nunn on my long runs – it makes such a difference!
Amy Lauren says
I stay hydrated by drinking water and planning running routes with lots of fountains.
kookyrunner says
Such a good idea! I don’t have any drinking fountains on my route so I always carry water with nunn on me!
Sadie B. says
I love to carry a small bottle with me on long runs to keep hydrated. I like just plain water or a nuun tablet thrown in on a special day.
kookyrunner says
Thats the great thing about nunn – its so portable! Good Luck!
Farrah says
Yay for nuun, and thanks for this giveaway! I usually make smoothies, but would love to try this! :]
kookyrunner says
Thanks for entering my giveaway Farrah! I think you would love nunn because they have so many great flavors to choose from. Good Luck!
Shannon says
By drinking water while running.
kookyrunner says
It’s great that you are staying hydrated with water while running – nunn is great because it also helps to replenish lost electrolytes! Good Luck!
Sarah Ahmed says
If I’m running outdoors I usually just hydrate with water after. Or if I have to use the treadmill I drink water or BCAAs during .
kookyrunner says
Water is great and nunn will really help take it to the next level with so many flavors to choose from! Thanks for entering and good luck!
Renata says
I make sure to take a water bottle with me at all times to keep hydrated!
kookyrunner says
So smart – nothing worse than being dehydrated, especially on a long run!
liz l says
Plain water for me
kookyrunner says
nuun will really help take your water to the next level!
Jordan D. says
I love Nuun! I need to pick some up for the summer. I always take a big water bottle with me to the gym, but Nuun encourages me to drink more water when I’m working out in warmer conditions.
kookyrunner says
It’s so important to stay hydrated in the summer and nunn is great for that! Good Luck!
lindsey says
I love Nuun 🙂
kookyrunner says
Good to know others love it as well! Good Luck 🙂
Christine Elle says
I stay hydrated with nuun grape
kookyrunner says
nunn has so many great flavors, including grape! Good Luck 🙂
DJ says
I love coconut water while working out.
kookyrunner says
Coconut water os great to replenish electrolytes
Jen @ SprinklesHikes.com says
I LOVE Nuun! We seem to have skipped springtime where I live and gone straight into summer. Having Nuun on my long runs has been a lifesaver.
kookyrunner says
Yes this weather has been a little unpredictable to say the least! Good luck!
Misti Grimm says
My hydro flask is always full and nuun is always close at hand.
kookyrunner says
Sounds like you’re always prepared!
Meesh says
I’ve never tried Nuun but have used the GU Brew tabs before. I didn’t love them. For now, i mostly use water and gatorade, but would love to try Nuun!
kookyrunner says
All brands of tablets taste SO different. It took em a while before I found nuun but I’m so happy I did!