At Run Oregon, I get to test out a lot of products. It’s rare that I go to the website and order from the company I’ve tested something from right away, but that’s exactly what I did after I tried the Drinkfinity Electrolyte Pods. As someone who often struggles to drink enough water and enjoys a little “kick” from something with flavor in it to help motivate me to keep sipping away, I prefer to…
Anyone perusing an event’s website these days will inevitably come across a statement that goes something like this: “Aid stations will be stocked with water and electrolyte drink”. Sometimes the electrolyte drink will be accompanied by a specific brand name and more and more I’m reading that it’s Nuun. (In fact, I just ran the Hop Hop Half marathon in Portland and indeed, Nuun was the featured aid station drink!). Starting with the basics, it’s…
When you are in need of something more than just water to give your body back what you sweat out, there are hundreds of options at your local grocery or convenience store. For decades “experts” have debated the drawbacks and benefits of what is best for an active individual to consume. Runners tend to be the most critical breed of athletes of what they put in their body, and rightfully so; the stamina and endurance…
Recently, Gu Energy Labs created a new formulation for its Electrolyte Brew products. They added several new flavors in a new lighter-flavored in low-carb options. They sent some to the Run Oregon team to try them out and give our opinions to our readers.
When it comes to nutrition and hydration I know that everyone has their favorites. I had my favorite endurance nutrition choices until I was able to try out Ignite Naturals Reload Energy Gel and InRefresh Electrolytes.
