Hello and Happy New Year!
I hope that everyone enjoyed ringing in the new year earlier this week. I know many runners participated in New Year’s Day runs across the country. Unfortunately I couldn’t find such a run near me, so I just decided to start the year off with a 4.5 mile run with hills. Fun times!
I’m so excited to start 2015. I always look at a new year as a fresh new start.
The beginning of 2015 has been busy! I started off the year with a run and completed an eight mile run yesterday. It was supposed to be an 11 mile run but my legs were not feeling the run at all. I forgot how hard it is to adjust to running in the cold weather. Besides the running, I’ve added my 2015 race calendar to the blog (left side). I’m sure more races will be added throughout the year, but this is a great start 🙂 I also found a partner to complete the 2,015 miles in 2015 challenge! I’m looking forward to this challenge!
Now on to the good stuff….the GIVEAWAY!
I’m calling this the hydration and fuel giveaway. These products are a few of my favorite items that I use before, during and after a run or workout. If you win the giveaway, this is what you’ll get!
Brooks Foldable Water Bottle and Headband
The Brooks foldable water bottle will hold 16 ounces of fluids and is also BPA Free. This is a great water bottle option for cycling or a spinning class. This would also be great for travel since it folds ups for storage. The terry headband works well to keep your hair and sweat out of your eyes during your workout. Oh, and it also makes you look like a badass 🙂
Clif Energy Gel Shot (Vanilla)
CLIF SHOT energy gels provide quick energy to athletes while racing and training. The ingredients are 90% organic. I like the vanilla flavor because it kind of tastes like vanilla icing. Some of the flavors also have caffeine if you need a little pick-me-up.
Nathan Quickshot Plus (in Tango Red)
This is a great handheld 10oz hydration option. It offers quick bursts of fluid for short distances. Keep your hands relaxed with the adjustable hand strap and thumbhole. There is also an expandable, zippered pocket that offers a place for you to store your keys, running fuel, etc.
Nunn Active Hydration Tablets (Grape)
A necessity for your hydration and the grape flavor is divine! These tablets are awesome because they deliver the electrolytes that you need without the added sugar. As a new Nuun Ambassador I am thrilled to include one of their products in this giveaway.
Quest Nutrition Protein Bars
I was introduced to these protein bars last year and they are by far the best protein bars! There’s no weird aftertaste, the flavors are great and they use high quality ingredients. The four flavors included in this giveaway are Cookies & Cream, Strawberry Cheesecake, Coconut Cashew and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Although I love all four, I would have to say that the Cookies and Cream is my favorite! Hint: If you warm up the bars in the microwave or oven it tastes like dessert!!
Vega Sport Endurance Gel (Raspberry) and Sugar-Free Energizer (Acai-Berry)
I love Vega Sport products. Developed for easy on-the-run digestion using whole food ingredients, Vega Sport Endurance Gel is free from high fructose corn syrup and maltodextrin. Plus, it’s the only gel on the market to feature coconut oil, a medium-chain triglyceride metabolized in the liver to provide instant, non-carbohydrate energy. Vega Sport Sugar-Free Energizer contains ten functional ingredients to help you focus and boost energy so you can power through your yoga class or lower intensity workout—with only 5 calories and no sugar.
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Giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 11. Winner will be contacted via email.
GOOD LUCK!!!! If you want to win even more prizes, check out Running with SD Mom’s Giveaway Roundup! PS – She hosts a round-up every Wednesday! 🙂
I normally use GU Peanut Butter Flavor or Clif Shot Bloks.
I like the vanilla bean GU. I haven't tried Clif Shot Bloks yet but I hear the margarita flavor it really good!
I LOVE Skratch and Honey Stinger waffles. That's my jam!
Love honey stinger waffles!
I've used energybits, nuun, and gu. I haven't used much lately since I haven't been running very long distances. Love Quest bars!
Quest bars are the best! I always keep one in my gym bag and in my drawer at work 🙂
I like Ultima Replenisher and Accelerade for hydration and ENERGYbits for fuel
I keep hearing a lot of positive things about ENERGYbits. I will have to try it!
I use GU, Fuel for Fire, PureFit Bars, Picky Bars, Huma Gel and SOS Rehydrate. And Nuun or GU Brew for recovery, too. I like to switch stuff in and out b/c I get bored!
I know what you mean about getting bored! Right now I am going between a few different products, must recently ProBar which I am loving. I am going to go to my local Fleet Feet to pick up a few Picky Bars!
Awesome giveaway! I love ProBar and most gus, water (duh!), NUUN, and sleep? Can I just say I use sleep? Or dream of it to help me refuel? LOL!
You are so right Lora! Sleep is so important and really should be considered a "fuel". I need to work on getting more sleep! lol
I love drinking Nuun products to stay hydrated.
Me too Holly! I love all the flavors!
I use gus most of the time
I like the vanilla bean and salted caramel GU
I use Pocketfuel and NUUN and occasionally Cocogo when I am extra thirsty! 🙂
I've heard good things about Cocogo!
I use Nuun products
Do you have a favorite flavor? I personally love the Grape
I love Nunn Active Hydration Tablets, they are great!!
I agree! My favorite is the blueberry pomegranate 🙂
I use Nuun and Nuun Energy regularly for workouts and even daily hydration. A little flavor makes it way easier to drink water!
Totally agree Matt! It makes water less boring 🙂
I use coconut water, green protein smoothies + SB bars at the moment to keep myself going! 😀 Thanks for holding this giveaway! I've been super curious about Quest bars!
Hi Farrah! Quest bars are so good! It's the first protein bar that I have tried and liked 🙂
I use basic water bottle and water.
Water is always a great option – have to stay hydrated!
I use GU and sometimes gatarade gels
My friend uses the gatorade gels and loves them!
I'm a fan of all of those goodies!! Quest bars are my faves, and Nuun is essential!
100% agreed Laurel!
Coconut water
I love to use coconut water in smoothies or green drinks!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Nuun! Use it all the time, even when not training. I've always wanted to try the Vega gels 🙂
Nuun is a lifesaver!! The Vega gels are pretty good – no weird aftertaste.
I normally use sport beans.
I have seen these in my local Fleet Feet store. I may buy a pack when I drop by the store this weekend!
I like Nuun 🙂
Nun certainly is da bomb!
I use Cocogo Real Fruit Hydration. If you've never tried it's totally worth it! PERFECTLYFITT code will get you 10% off. Other than that I don't really have any particular food source for energy and fueling I use, like bars and such. Just my daily healthy eating. I am dairy free and it's hard to find bars that fit that lifestyle.
Wow that sounds good and thanks for the promo code!
I love Nuun tablets for summer workouts when I'm really sweating. Sometimes I use Vega pre-workout packets or a creatine powder after a challenging strength workout.
I've also used the Vega pre-workout but I wasn't a huge fan of the flavors. I do love their protein powders and gels!
i love/use quest bars and nuun, and I also drink vitamin water lemonade
Do you have a favorite flavor for Nuun/Quest Bars?
For hydration I like Skratch Labs. I'm still experimenting with fuel. I pr'd a half-marathon running on gummy bears but I think I need to get a little more sophisticated for my upcoming first full! I've tried Honey Stinger gel and GU.
congrats on your PR! – Even better that you did it with gummy bears! Some runner friends I know use dates and apples – I say whatever works for you!! 🙂
I use Hammer Heed for long runs.
I keep hearing good things about Hammer!
All of those are products that I use. Particularly the Quest bars. They're too good to be true!
Agreed! I can believe something that delicious is good for you!!
I don't run very far so I just bring a water bottle, but that quickshot one seems like it would be so much more convenient
It's really convenient because it doesn't feel heavy at all!
I love nuun!
Do you have a favorite flavor? I love grape!
I use the Vega Hydrator! Works like a charm!
The Vega products are so good!I use their protein powder every morning.
I love Nuun and I also love Honey Stingers!
Me too Lora!
For hydration I use either just plain water or Nuun, but I am curious about Skratch Labs for on the bike 🙂
I've heard good things about Scratch Labs!
For hydration I usually stick with water and for fuel I use Power Bars or Quest bars.
I usually hydrate with straight up water but sometimes I'll use nuun.