When I started going for runs that lasted more than eight miles, I knew I needed to get some kind of hand held bottle, or fuel belt for my water and electrolyte drinks. I carried a small 8oz bottle of water in my hand, but that got old quick. My neighbor Heather has a marathon under her belt, and thanks to her, I use the Nathan Speed 4 Fuel Belt.
I like it for several reasons, the belt doesn't shift around once I Velcro it on, it has four bottles, and two pockets, one in front, one in back. I used it during the Boilermaker, my camera fit easily in the back pocket. Otherwise it can fit four gels (haven't needed that many yet!) and my ear buds. The front pocket zips, so that's where I put money, and lip balm.
There is a new model out of my belt, the Speed 4R, and thanks to the lovely folks at Nathan Sports, I have one for this giveaway, in a size Medium. The cool thing about this one, is that two of the four 8 oz bottles have what they call a Race Cap. These have a high-flow, one-way valve that opens and closes automatically and offers a quick shot of gel. You don't have to suck or squeeze hard to get it out.
To enter this giveaway, please go to the Nathan Sports website here, click around, and leave me a comment.
As usual, for extra entries you may (please leave a comment for each additional entry)
1. be a follower of my antics, or become one
2. follow Nathan Sports on Twitter here, or facebook
3. spread the word, via blog, twitter, facebook
4. tell me what you're training for
This giveaway ends at Midnight EST on Sunday August 8th. (August......already???)
260 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 260 of 260I went to their website. I like the handheld bottles.
I am a follower!
Following Nathan Sports on Facebook.
I am a follower
Looked around. I have 2 of the handheld water bottles already, but not a belt.
Not training hard for anything in particular, but I do have a 5 mile bridge run coming up on Labor Day.
Following...
Training for a mini...on my 30th birthday! And hopefully a FULL in April!
Facebooked it...
Blogged it on my sidebar...
Like Nathan Sports on Facebook.
Would love to try one of these. I have one that holds just one bottle and it's not enough! Thanks!
i am a follower
i follow nathan performance on twitter @erica_h
Yes, I am a follower:)
Well, I was training for a full before my flipping GI system decided to screw things up:) So I guess, I am always training for halfs!
I am linking you in now:)
I'm a follower.
I was just thinkig today on my run that I should get a fuel belt with multiple bottles. Right now I use a CamelBak but it would be great to have access to Gatorade or something with electrolytes. By the way, I'm training for the Baltimore Marathon in October.
I would love to win a fuel belt (esp. a Nathan one) - especially because I'd have to win one to get one. My hubby said since we've done so well w/o one for now (and we've done 10 miles) we'll be fine for our half-marathon. :( But I want one; I hate carrying water.
I'm a new follower of your antics :)
I'm a Twitter fan of Nathan Sports (@sclubmama)
I'm training with my husband for the Omaha (Nebraska) half marathon on September 26. I'm excited; it's my first race, my first half marathon. Although we do run a 5 mile fun run the week before, I'm still counting it as my first race (although I'm also not really "racing"). :D
I follow.
I posted your giveaway on my sidebar!
I'm training for RnR Las Vegas!
I'm a follower! Training for the VA beach rock n roll 1/2
I'm a follower.
Got your giveaway on my blog. It will go "live" this evening after I added information about today's run.
I just became a follower.
I just visited the Nathan site and I need a fuel belt! I have tried the handheld and a lumbar pack and hate both!
I am training for the Portland Marathon 10/10/10, my first marathon!
I'm a new follower, love your blog
Training for a sprint tri Aug 7, Olympic tri Aug 21 and then a week of margaritas and huckleberry pie. Yoga in September.
have heard wonderful things about the nathan fuel belt. sure could use some extra water on my long runs! thanks for the chance!
Seriously, I have the Nathan website bookmarked. I have been coveting the 4R for so long. I have a 2 bottle hydration belt and it just doesn't cut it for long marathon training runs.
I follow your blog
I'm training for the Fox Cities Marathon on September 19th. My first marathon. And I'm nervous. Really nervous.
My running partner has the Nathan Speed 2 and I love it. I have been looking it to getting one. It seems perfect for running in the HOT BOSTON SUMMER!
I now follow your blog.
I "Liked" Nathan Sports on FB.
I am training for the Wicked Half in Salem, MA. This will be my third 1/2 marathon, but my first with a time goal. Training hard trying to increase my speed!
I'm a follower
I'm following Nathan on twitter now
I liked Nathan on Facebook
I'm training for the Athens Classic Marathon in Greece
I wouldn't mind trying the Power Shower Body Wipes on long runs!
I follow Nathan's on Twitter (@ShelbyStidham is my name to prove it :D)
I am training for a 1/2 marathon on August 28th but I just hurt my knee... so I'm scared I won't be able to complete training :'(
new follower :)
follower of nathans on FB
posted on my blog sidebar: www.girl-running.com
I'm a new runner (6months+) and I'm training for my first 1/2 mary in October. The WDW Wine & Dine 1/2!! I'm very excited, but now that I'm reaching the longer distances in my training (8 miles yesterday!) I need something to help me carry my hydration. Would L-O-V-E to win!
I like the look of the Muse Women series hydration carrier. I also love that all of their bottles are BPA free.
I'm training for the twin cities 10 mile
I am a follower of your blog.
I went to their website. Would love to have one of the fuel belts.
I am follower of your blog!
I like Nathan Sports on Facebook.
I am training for my first half-marathon in October.
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