While every product might not be the best fit for you, you can typically find a friend that might want to try it out instead. The best part about StrideBox is that it is just $19.95/month and you can cancel your subscription any time if you find that you aren't enjoying your box.
Pre-race or pre-workout fuel can make or break you. If you have eaten the wrong thing before a race or workout (or even NOT eating beforehand), you might just know what I mean. Run Fit Nutritional Bars are made with all natural, real ingredients that are gentle on you stomach, to provide you with the long lasting energy you need without being jittery, bonking or stomach issues. I am a little set in my ways with pre-race fuel, however I am always looking for something to add to my routine for pre-workout or training runs. I am pretty excited to try this one out because I love all things berry. |
Running and training obviously takes a toll on your body and you need to make sure you constantly hydrated properly. My water bottle is constantly on my desk, in my car, or in my hand. Let's face it though, water is great, but it isn't always enough. HYDRATE is an all-natural hydration enhancer made of pure freeze dried coconut wat.er plus potassium and electrolytes to replenish your body’s fluids. It also contains no sugar additives, no artificial ingredients, no sweeteners, no artificial colors and no chemicals. Simply add one tablespoon of HYDRATE to 8 ounces of water in a reusable bottle or container and your water has a whole new boost to it. |
Hydration is one of the most important parts of a running or workout program. You sweat so much and exert a lot of energy, you have to replenish your body properly and stay hydrated. PepPod is a quick-dissolving energy tablet with 100+ plant-based vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and amino acids often missing from our diets. I have my favorite electrolyte replacement hydration for during my runs, so I am not too inclined to really switch things up. Typically when I find electrolyte mixes in my StrideBox I pass them along to friends who might be interested in the product, but the these sound like a great option for throughout the day hydration and I am pretty excited to try both the citrus and berry flavors this week. |
e-Gel has half the sugars of leading energy gels and is the only Electrolyte Energy Gel with 4 times the sodium and double the potassium. e-Gel gives you balanced energy and electrolyte replacement in one product with 150 carbohydrate calories (50% more energy than most competing energy gels). Unlike a lot of runners, I am not a gel girl by any means. There is something about the texture that gets me and I just can't do it, so I have to resort to alternative means of fuel on my long runs, so this is a sample that I will be passing along to a friend for them to try out. |
Fact: I LOVE snacks! Between work, running, the gym, and trying to have somewhat of a personal life, I am on the go A LOT. In order to avoid things like vending machines and drive-thru, I try to have healthy snacks with me for when I get a little hangry. I am always looking for new snacks to throw in my purse, gym bag, or desk drawer to keep me fueled and ready to go. Since I am a popcorn junkie, imagine my joy when I saw Protes protein popcorn in my StrideBox this month...plus it is white cheddar! Now I can enjoy some popcorn while getting my much need protein all in one. |
Between my long runs, workouts and now ninja training, my muscles have been taking a beating lately. Honestly, no matter how much I stretch, hydrate, or foam roll, there are nights that my body can't even get comfortable because my muscles are screaming (in a good pain way). I am quite intrigued by the Neo Relief products and interested in the science behind it. Hopefully it is a product I don't get to try for a while, but it is good to have on hand. |
While I love the nutrition products and samples in each StrideBox, they always include some kind of gear in the box. Rather than typical running gear (running belts, lights, etc), this month was a little different. This month's StrideBox included stainless steel straws and a cleaning brush. It isn't exactly running related, but for as much hydration product is shared in StrideBoxes and the growing concerns for the environment, I was excited to find these in my box this month. I am always using reusable straws and can always use more, so these will be put to great use as I sip on some of this month's hydration products getting ready for my next run or workout. |