by Running Dad | Jan 4, 2017 | Featured, Hydration / Nutrition
I like to think that I have a discerning pallet when it comes to beverages. I can wax poetic about the citrus notes in a west coast IPA, or the earthy undertones in a glass of red wine. When I was sent a case of Eternal Naturally Alkaline Spring Water to test and review, I was at a loss. How do I review water?
It’s … uh … wet.
It has a pretty bottle.
The end?
Surprisingly, though, I have a lot of good things to say about Eternal Naturally Alkaline Spring Water. I enjoyed all twelve one liter bottles that I had the pleasure of trying. (more…)
by Running Dad | Jan 14, 2016 | Hydration / Nutrition
I believe certain events happen in life for a reason, and the timing of which can dictate how you move forward. As I was starting to look at my 2016 running goals, I realized that I wanted to take my performance to the next level. And to do that, I need to focus on diet and get my weight down a bit. I have about 10 to 15 pounds I want to shed, in a healthy manner. Right on cue, I received an email from Aaron Summers of 1st Phorm, a diet and supplement company. He had seen some reviews I had written on my blog and wanted to see if we could work together to promote 1st Phorm, while at the same time help me reach my goals. Aaron is a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist. Right away, I knew he was someone I could ask questions and not just get a sales pitch as a response. I wanted to find products that work for me and my lifestyle. And he wanted to help me succeed and share my story. The 1st Phorm philosophy really struck a chord with me as well.
“Never Settle!” (more…)
by Running Dad | Dec 3, 2015 | Hydration / Nutrition, Running Product Reviews
About a year ago, I started seeing products by Orange Mud pop up in my social media news feeds. They had quite a social following and some nice looking products. Water bottles, hydration packs, gear bags; all being used for various outdoor adventures. I though to myself, “I want to be doing outdoor adventures like that! I’ll need to stay hydrated!” So, I put the Orange Mud HydraQuiver Double Barrel Vest Pack on my Christmas list. Santa came through for me, and on Christmas morning, I was prepared for any and all outdoor adventures that came my way. (more…)
by Running Dad | Dec 1, 2015 | Hydration / Nutrition
With BottleBand, you can turn almost any water bottle into an easy to carry handheld hydration solution. It works with regular disposable water bottles or sports bottles. I have used it for both with great results. (more…)
by Running Dad | Jun 5, 2014 | Hydration / Nutrition
Someone recently asked me, “What do you eat?”, in regard to running and staying fit. It was actually a tough question to answer. To be honest, I still struggle with my diet. Fortunately my running and physical activity keeps the weight off, but I would like to trim a few pounds off to help with my running speed.
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by Running Dad | Apr 22, 2014 | Hydration / Nutrition
Behold the power of algae! Whoever thought pond scum would be good for you? These little pills pack a punch of vitamins, glucose, and protein. Made of 100% natural spirulina algae, these tabs claim they are not a supplement, they are a food source. Are they the secret little superfood that will provide that extra boost of energy to conquer all challenges?
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