A letter to all you runners out there:
I strongly urge you to carry water with you on every run. Coach Al says that a 2% drop in hydration can lead to a decrease in performance. As runners, you need to be drinking all day long as well as before, during and after your runs. An increase in your hydration can improve performance, revive tired looking skin, wake up your brain, and hydrate all your internal organs.
Before the introduction of Fuelbelt to my daily runs, I never carried water. During the three marathons that I’ve completed, I used inferior hydration packs- which lead to BLISTERS and SCARS on my hips and back from chaffing. One I purchased strictly for a trail marathon has not EVER been used again. Barely got the water out of the bladder months later..ended up in a garage sale.
I am VERY excited to be sharing the amazing products that Fuelbelt has to offer. Fuelbelt has products for your music carrier, your dog, walking excursions, triathlons, high visibility gear, running, and endurance sports…anywhere you might carry a water bottle, you can have a Fuelbelt that is right for your needs. For us women, they even come in PINK!
Lisa Bentley
“My Fuel Belt is an essential part of my racing and training gear. Leaving home without it on a long run would be like driving without a seatbelt or cycling without a helmet. Why run with the unnecessary risk of bonking when I can carry my nutrition needs comfortably in my Fuel Belt.”
For runs under 5 miles, I carry the Sprint Palm Holder. It’s a cute little pink bottle that I strap on my wrist and it is SO PERFECT. I drink a little bit every few minutes. The strap does not bother me and it’s easily accessible.
On hour long runs or more, I have been using the Crush Belt which I love as well. Mainly, because of the closure around my waist; there’s a about a 4 inch strip of Velcro to tighten or loosen as needed. It also has a cute little triangular pocket for my keys, cell phone or gel. What was great about it was that it didn’t bounce around on my back and it was easy to get the bottle out whenever I needed it.
Fuelbelt has many great products in their catalog. I’ve also been enjoying the “fuelbox” for my bike. It straps directly to the top tube and stem and I can keep the lip gloss, phone and keys for my rides around town. The box is intended for long rides on the bike and easy access to food, which I think is great!
JUST FOR YOU READERS!!
FUELBELT has graciously offered to give away a crush belt! Great for all endurance sports as well as around town on a hot day! Retail Value is $30. Simply post a comment about your running or fitness goals and you will be entered to win. Winner will be chosen at random on April 28th at 9pm PST.
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1 Fuelbelt | Contests 4 Moms // Apr 24, 2008 at 1:29 am
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2 workout mommy // Apr 24, 2008 at 2:26 am
Fuelbelts are awesome! I ran with one pre-kids that no longer fits my post-kids hips. (sigh)
I really missed it in my most recent race, so I could definitely use a new one. I plan to run more races this summer, and will need to stay hydrated. Thanks!
3 MomWeightLoss // Apr 24, 2008 at 2:28 am
Oooh first one up! I heart the pink crush belt!
My running goal is to do a half mary…maybe in September. Definitely in January. I used to run 3 miles a day. Then I stopped. So I am again starting from scratch. But I’m loving every minute of it.
4 MomWeightLoss // Apr 24, 2008 at 2:29 am
oh dang it! workout mommy beat me to being first
5 Shirlie // Apr 24, 2008 at 2:50 am
My fitness goal is to compete in my first triathlon this August. I have been trying to get my pace back both in the pool and on the track after giving birth to my daughter in September ’07. Thank you for a great give-away!
6 kch // Apr 24, 2008 at 3:30 am
I have two major goals for the year: (1) Colfax Half Marathon next month and (2) New York Marathon in November. I haven’t run a marathon since ’94 so the second goal will be particularly challenging!
7 Fit Mommy // Apr 24, 2008 at 4:36 am
Mom Weight Loss, here’s a great post I found on CRN about a time starved mom trying to find time to run.
http://completerunning.com/archives/2008/04/17/time-to-run/
8 Everybody should have a Fuelbelt! : Nutrition // Apr 24, 2008 at 4:57 am
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9 Jacqueline Carly // Apr 24, 2008 at 1:45 pm
So cool! I just decided yesterday that I’m going to train for my 3rd marathon. This would be so perfect for that!!!
10 Playful Professional // Apr 24, 2008 at 2:44 pm
I would love this. I’m finally at the point where I’m almost back in normal shape. My next goal is to start running again and run a half marathon by the end of the summer. Shooting for Labor Day weekend.
11 Jessie R. // Apr 24, 2008 at 5:20 pm
I’m hoping to be running at least 10 miles per day by the end of the summer! Thanks!
12 Heidi // Apr 24, 2008 at 5:54 pm
My fitness goal is to get back into the shape I was before I got pregnant with my daughters!
13 Adrienne Gordon // Apr 24, 2008 at 6:14 pm
I am running my first triathlon post-acl tear this June
14 margaret herrin // Apr 24, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Weight loss–walking with an injured foot.
15 tiffany criss // Apr 24, 2008 at 6:25 pm
I am going through some big changes in my life right now and I am really tryingto get in good shape at the same time.
16 Robin Little // Apr 24, 2008 at 6:57 pm
I hope to find the time in the next 6 months to ride my bike 3 times/week
17 Carol // Apr 24, 2008 at 8:26 pm
I’d love to win this, especially since it’s starting to get warmer out.
18 Marilyn Wons // Apr 24, 2008 at 8:54 pm
I have been running for over two decades on a daily basis. I always carry water and it is always a hinderance. This is wonderful!!!
19 susan varney // Apr 24, 2008 at 9:03 pm
to lose 30 lbs by christmas
20 Kimberly Morghan // Apr 24, 2008 at 9:17 pm
I used to be a regular runner and did a lot of distance running. Hauling water was a must, but also a pain. Now I’m getting back into the running habit and need to gear up!
21 Holly // Apr 24, 2008 at 10:00 pm
I just started running intervals with my walking, this would be great to have.
thanks for the contest!
22 Jennifer Barnett // Apr 24, 2008 at 10:54 pm
I am going to start powerwalking after work so that I get back in shape. The water bottle would be a great help.
23 Catherine copeland // Apr 24, 2008 at 11:04 pm
i hope to lose 25 pouds by summers end. I am walking a mile a day and hope to get up to 5 miles a day by summers end. this fuelbelt sure could help
24 Kathy D // Apr 25, 2008 at 12:34 am
I want to be able to wear last years summer clothes that are to small than have them to be big…………..
25 Ginny // Apr 25, 2008 at 12:53 am
I so need this..
26 Jeff S. Stinson // Apr 25, 2008 at 12:58 am
The Crush Belt is a great item that I was previously unfamiliar with (until I saw this contest). I’m a guy, but am very confident in my masculinity – so the pink color wouldn’t crimp my style at all.
I would definitely wear it during my evening jogs. I’ve been working on losing weight over the last two months, and would love not to have to carry the water bottle I bring with me. Although I am not a mommy, I know that my mom supports my goals to lose weight and would love it if I won something that would assist me. Thanks so much!
27 Marissa // Apr 25, 2008 at 1:24 am
This looks great, I need this as I train for my 5K… not too long of a runner, but it feels long for someone like me who isn’t a runner!
28 Aimee // Apr 25, 2008 at 1:46 am
What a great product! I had a long, difficult pregnancy and recovery. Instead of getting the okay on exercise at 6 weeks, complications led me to just getting the okay at 3 months. My goals are to run at least 5 days a week, building up on distance, endurance and speed. I’d like to train so that I can, within a year, complete a half marathon. (and haoping to do some 5K’s, etc. in the meantime — as well as the race for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in December. This products would be fabulous for the new training routine!
29 Sandra // Apr 25, 2008 at 1:56 am
Boy, could I use this! I am just beginning with running.
30 Teri Meairs // Apr 25, 2008 at 2:03 am
I am on a treatment right now that prevents me from my usual routine. I live at the beach, so I just walk as far as I can. I am supposed to drink 14 lge glassses of water a day. Not so hard, since the meds keep me parched. This belt is perfect.
31 Zarah // Apr 25, 2008 at 2:07 am
This would be too perfect. I started running on the treadmill this Winter, so this will be my first Summer in the heat. I could really use something like this (and the Pink is too awesome for words).
32 Katherine Newton // Apr 25, 2008 at 2:16 am
I definitely want to just make it around the block someday. I’ve always been out of shape and it would be great to be able to run AT ALL!
33 Scott Jensen // Apr 25, 2008 at 2:21 am
We walk approx 30 min every morn, except when it’s raining.
34 christopher h // Apr 25, 2008 at 2:32 am
i’d like to get fit, is that a goal?
35 Stacey W. // Apr 25, 2008 at 2:37 am
I’m out of shape right now, but my goal is to start walking and hiking. I could really use a water carrier like this. After I get in better shape I’d like to start running. Thanks for the contest!
36 stacey bittman // Apr 25, 2008 at 3:55 am
my running goal is to start back up after i have my baby- on bedrest from 7months on- then i want to build up to a half marathon this fall
37 Brianna // Apr 25, 2008 at 4:43 am
My goal is to finish my first 10K in June. I haven’t run farther than 5K in a few years, so this is a good challenge for me! A handy-dandy water carrier would be GREAT to have as I get into my longer runs.
Great contest!
38 toasters // Apr 25, 2008 at 4:59 am
My fitness goal is to lose about 15 pounds of fat and gain about 10 pounds of muscle.
39 kristi blackstone // Apr 25, 2008 at 9:11 am
My goal is too lose all my baby weight plus an extra 10lbs after I have this baby!
40 Kari F // Apr 25, 2008 at 9:15 am
I’d actually give this to my daughter who runs track. She’d love it!!
41 Barbara Moorman // Apr 25, 2008 at 10:40 am
My husband is working his way up to running his first marathon, and I am tagging along sometimes, too, trying to just get in better shape myself. As a Marine, he is always better prepared for these things. Me? not so much. This would be perfect, and oh so cute for me to use when tagging (dragging?) along after him.
42 sarah // Apr 25, 2008 at 12:41 pm
I want a bikini body!
43 rebecca snodgrass // Apr 25, 2008 at 12:56 pm
I need to run more this summer
44 Vicky Boackle // Apr 25, 2008 at 1:07 pm
i strive to do aerobics 3 times a week.
45 Rodney K // Apr 25, 2008 at 1:11 pm
I am entering this for my wife she jogs 3-4 days a week with our dog.
46 hazel hunt // Apr 25, 2008 at 1:55 pm
nice
47 Jennifer M. // Apr 25, 2008 at 2:23 pm
I need to lose that last 5 pounds…hard to do!
48 Anthony Hedden // Apr 25, 2008 at 3:22 pm
enter me
49 jeanette malan // Apr 25, 2008 at 3:58 pm
I am tired of things wiggling that are not suppose to.
50 Staci K // Apr 25, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Great idea!
51 Angela J // Apr 25, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Just want to feel better
52 Chrystal // Apr 25, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Cool prize!!
53 Barbara Fox // Apr 25, 2008 at 6:23 pm
I need to win this for my daughter-in-law so she doesn’t pass out while running and leave the babies without a mommy!
54 Linda Lansford // Apr 25, 2008 at 7:00 pm
I exercise all the time. I am trying to postpone surgery on my leg
55 Lisa Fosses // Apr 25, 2008 at 7:20 pm
I like it
56 jffryclough // Apr 25, 2008 at 7:25 pm
good for the dog
57 Vicki Wurgler // Apr 25, 2008 at 7:31 pm
this would be so great, after being a couch potato all winter, I need to get back in shape
58 Terri D // Apr 25, 2008 at 7:42 pm
My goal is to get up off my rear and do anythng.
59 Julie // Apr 25, 2008 at 10:40 pm
I’ve been walking at least 15 minute a day at least 5 times a week. (I have to start somewhere!) For the past couple of weeks, I’ve started doing 20-30 seconds bursts of running. I’m hoping to get to where I can run for 5-10 minutes, and then eventually do a marathon.
60 Linda Moeller // Apr 25, 2008 at 10:57 pm
That’s awesome! I walk & never seem to have enough hands!
61 Samantha Pruitt // Apr 25, 2008 at 11:25 pm
i’m definitly going to start jogging again, this would be great to have.
62 Patricia Cunningham // Apr 25, 2008 at 11:40 pm
I love using my old fuelbelt during my training for marathons. I have completed 46 states and will finish all 50 (plus DC) this fall!
P.S. I the pink fuelbelt!!
63 Monique Rizzo // Apr 25, 2008 at 11:48 pm
I love running! Great Exercise.
64 Beth // Apr 26, 2008 at 12:27 am
I have made a goal for myself before we try getting pregnant with baby #2– I am currently in week 6 of training for my first 1/2 marathon.
So far—So good!!!
Thanks for the chance to win!!!
65 DAVID BREWSTER // Apr 26, 2008 at 12:51 am
I COULD REALLY USE THIS
66 Max // Apr 26, 2008 at 1:38 am
I’d love to win this
67 linda // Apr 26, 2008 at 2:01 am
This sure would help me in my program.
68 Lyudmila // Apr 26, 2008 at 1:17 pm
My muscles weak. I need it!
69 Anna // Apr 26, 2008 at 2:13 pm
That is perfect. Would help me reach my goal of losing weight and getting fit.
70 Tia Carter // Apr 26, 2008 at 8:04 pm
i hope i win
71 Janet F // Apr 26, 2008 at 8:57 pm
This is a great needed item
72 Elizabeth M. // Apr 26, 2008 at 10:43 pm
I don’t run outside but I’m a treadmill girl and this would actually come in handy so I wouldn’t have to keep stopping and starting for water breaks,etc.
73 Sylvia Porter // Apr 27, 2008 at 5:45 am
i want to start exercising at the Y in my spare time, this would be great!
74 julie // Apr 27, 2008 at 7:37 am
Just started exercising at 40 and want to do it right..thanks
75 trudee carreiro // Apr 27, 2008 at 12:03 pm
this is a great thing I love it
76 Nanette Olson // Apr 27, 2008 at 2:18 pm
I could really use a fuel belt.
77 Amira // Apr 27, 2008 at 2:53 pm
I love to run but when it comes to flexibility…im a log. My goal is to add a little yoga and stretching to my routine
78 Ginny // Apr 27, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Currently I’m just trying to walk every day or every other day. I’m thinking about moving it up to running though, just have to check w/ dr regarding my knee. I hate trying to carry a water bottle with me, what a cool thing to have!
79 Marilyn R. // Apr 27, 2008 at 4:28 pm
I joined a walk to run class. it is interesting and I am learning to like running
80 Clenna // Apr 27, 2008 at 5:24 pm
I have just started running and this would be a great item to bring with me every day.
81 Cindi // Apr 27, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Greetings! What a wonderful company with great ideas. Thanks for introducing me to them. The “fuelbelt” is such a necessary idea. Please enter me in your drawing. Many thanks,Cindi
82 Danielle // Apr 27, 2008 at 6:04 pm
My goal right now is to get back into shape after my pregnancy. I really dont care if I am the same size, just want to be in good shape & health
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83 Carol Drury // Apr 27, 2008 at 8:21 pm
I try to work with a trainer two days a week and do pilates once a week!
84 raych // Apr 27, 2008 at 9:44 pm
I ran a half-marathon last fall, and hope to one day to a full one!
85 Ed Nemmers // Apr 27, 2008 at 9:45 pm
I am bicycling daily.
86 Alissa // Apr 27, 2008 at 10:53 pm
So stylish, I love it! I have Fibromyalgia so running is difficult for me; however, it is my goal to be able to run four blocks by the end of the June. Wish me luck!
87 Lopro89 // Apr 27, 2008 at 11:05 pm
I want to walk myself to fitness. I’m officially off the couch and on my way.
88 Noreen // Apr 27, 2008 at 11:12 pm
my goal is to increase my running endurance by the end of summer
89 TanjaT // Apr 27, 2008 at 11:25 pm
my goal is to get fit and stay healthy!
Thanks
90 M.A. // Apr 28, 2008 at 12:54 am
At my age I just want to keep on walking!
91 Debbie Criss // Apr 28, 2008 at 1:24 am
I walked the pool for an hour every day last year. Lost 4 pants sizes. Getting pool ready again. Plan on losing another 50 pounds. Learned to maintain weight this winter.
Please enter me, thank you
92 C Duran // Apr 28, 2008 at 2:39 am
I want to start running again and enter a 5K before the end of the summer. Thanks for the contest!
93 Naomi // Apr 28, 2008 at 2:56 am
losing the baby weight… ,
94 Rita S // Apr 28, 2008 at 3:41 am
This would be great for my daily walk/runs with my dogs. I never have enough pockets! Goal? To run all the time.
95 kiyana // Apr 28, 2008 at 4:24 am
I just started to workout again once a week but I want to try and up it to twice a week.
96 Brenda // Apr 28, 2008 at 7:48 am
I’ve started biking again after many years and I don’t want to leave a drink at my bike or carry it around while shopping.
A Fuelbelt looks like useful and essential equipment to me!
97 gina snow // Apr 28, 2008 at 9:14 am
getting back in shape
98 Terri Wagner // Apr 28, 2008 at 12:09 pm
I’ve been trying to get back into a workout routine, its hard with so little time due to my job so I’ve started walking a lot more at work to help me get into shape.
99 Ann // Apr 28, 2008 at 12:18 pm
As a 60 year old Mom, I work out 6 days a week to keep this old body a size 6!
100 Bobbye F // Apr 28, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I have been working hard to lose weight after two major surgeries. I can’t pickup much so lifting weights is out of the question. With diet, yoga and walking I have lost 16 pounds in a month and half. I will continue on because I would like to lose about 30 more pounds, build muscle and feel better!
101 Janet // Apr 28, 2008 at 1:06 pm
nice!!!:)
102 Veronica Garrett // Apr 28, 2008 at 1:08 pm
to run 5k by the end of summer.
103 Elizabeth // Apr 28, 2008 at 1:37 pm
I just started working out so this would be great.
104 Brooke // Apr 28, 2008 at 1:48 pm
I just lost 14 pounds so far with a whole lot more to go. I don’t like focusing on weight loss because it’s too distressing. Instead, I’m really really trying to build up to jogging then running. It’s definitely been hard but I’m a little over a 15 minute mile. Not quite jogging yet. I’m really working towards a 10 minute mile.
105 Erika // Apr 28, 2008 at 2:09 pm
I would just love to return to my pre-baby weight. I can’t run because I have no cartlidge left in between the bones in my knees (thank you genetics and 15 years of dancing), but I do power walk about 2 miles, 5 times each week.
106 Heather's Habitat // Apr 28, 2008 at 3:09 pm
my family and I love to be active and take hikes-and this would great
107 Heather's Habitat // Apr 28, 2008 at 3:12 pm
there all awesome-but I’d have to pick the guitar messenger bag
108 jackie lewis // Apr 28, 2008 at 3:42 pm
I would love this. I’m finally at the point where I’m almost back in normal shape. My next goal is to start running again and run a half marathon by the end of the summer. Shooting for Labor Day weekend.
109 Betty C // Apr 28, 2008 at 4:53 pm
I have never had endurance. I’m just trying to build up a little so I don’t conk out after half a block.
110 kathy pease // Apr 28, 2008 at 5:14 pm
please enter me
111 Susanne Troop // Apr 28, 2008 at 5:58 pm
My husband and I are trying very hard to get up and out walking every night after dinner!
112 * * ALiesa * * // Apr 28, 2008 at 6:00 pm
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My fitness goal is to stay fit. That means I make a point to exercise daily . . walking, swimming or weight lifting helps to mix it up and keep it interesting.
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113 * * HeLeN * * // Apr 28, 2008 at 7:14 pm
I’m retired and my social activities revolve around dragon boat paddling and all day walks with Portland Parks.
114 Jean Pohlot // Apr 28, 2008 at 9:13 pm
To Walk more on a regular basis and eat more healthy
115 Danielle // Apr 28, 2008 at 10:12 pm
I am just trying to be active.
116 Michael // Apr 28, 2008 at 10:17 pm
A balanced dog is a happy dog and I found I’m happy too. Daily walks keep us fit, happy and socialized! When needed we each have a backpack to carry extra weight and burn more calories.
117 Toby // Apr 29, 2008 at 12:11 am
I have to get back into walking/running again. This looks like a neat product.
118 kerri // Apr 29, 2008 at 12:23 am
my goal is to do a mile i have just started and am very out of shape
119 Michelle H. // Apr 29, 2008 at 12:45 am
I am trying to get back in shape after having children.
120 Frances Watson // Apr 29, 2008 at 1:44 am
I really need this
121 sarah woods // Apr 29, 2008 at 2:07 am
Love the fuelbelt on my early morning walks with the eceptional savy pink/black design with featherlite flexibility. Make the fuelbelt an absolute must during/with my walks
122 Sandytee // Apr 29, 2008 at 3:04 am
I do a lot of hiking and am thinking about adding running to my workout. This fuelbelt is such a good idea.
123 Shay // Apr 29, 2008 at 3:14 am
This is great. I would be perfect for any mother on the run. lol Figuratively speaking that is . . . I’m trying to get back into working out which will include walking .
124 Grace // Apr 29, 2008 at 3:23 am
My goal is to lose the last 10 lbs!
125 Heather C // Apr 29, 2008 at 3:25 am
I walk for about 90 minutes almost every single day, so this would be great. On those days that I add some running to that time…even better.
126 Donna Kozar // Apr 29, 2008 at 3:43 am
I want to lose some weight.
127 vanessa hunter // Apr 29, 2008 at 3:49 am
My running goal is weight related. Ever since I had my kids, I have not lost the weight that I gained. Enough is enough. It is time.
128 Joy Venters // Apr 29, 2008 at 4:03 am
looks great – would like to win
129 michelle rosborough // Apr 29, 2008 at 5:28 am
I just started walking and this is a lot better than holding my water bottle
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