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???)

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ReplyDeleteI am in marathon training.
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Awesome giveaway!! I would love a Nathan Fuelbelt...
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i have always been fearful of a bouncing fuel belt, but honestly I'm tired of my hand held..that being said Nathan's makes some very nice hand helds!
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ReplyDeleteI tweeted...
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ReplyDeleteI am training for my first half marathon in November! So excited!
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ReplyDeleteLet's see, my first marathon training, I thought I had it together, til I passed a kid I graduated with. Me, 20 miles into the training run carrying ZERO fuel, him with a fuel belt. Guess I was still a rookie.
That Nathan belt looks cool, and would improve on my handheld (which I love, but requires refills pretty frequently).
I already follow your antics and I'm training for a couple triathlons (which should involve some athletic activity...pending...)
Nice giveaway
The Nathan website has a lot of great products. And wow I really need one of these. I ran 13 miles this past weekend with my 8 oz handheld bottle and ran out of water with over 2 miles to go. To make matters worse two guys ran past me wearing Nathan hydration belts full of water. I'm training for my first marathon and just starting to hit the longer runs.
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ReplyDeleteWent to the Nathan site. Was intrigued by their electrolyte replacement. Also, have a friend who is looking to replace a belt with just a pocket. Will send him to look.
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ReplyDeleteI see these Nathan Belts all the time at races, so they must be comfortable. From their website though, I must say that the HPL 020 vest looks pretty sweet for longer runs. I have a Camelbak hydration belt, but it's little too bulky for my liking so I generally stick to my handheld.
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ReplyDeleteI am currently training for the women's magazine half marathon in Nashville, Tennessee on September 25th... it'll be my first half! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm doing the c25K program and training for my first 5K...hopefully the first of many races to come! Wish me luck!
ReplyDeleteI've been looking into a hydration pack or fuel belt because my long runs are now getting up there and i hate carrying anything in my hands... thanks for the giveaway! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm training for a few things... Hood To Coast Relay, Eugene women's 1/2 marathon and Vancouver's Girlfriends 1/2 marathon. Would LOVE a new fuel belt as my clip just broke and the belt is barely hanging on AND 8/8 is my 12 year anniversary... would make a great gift!
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ReplyDeleteAlso going to put it on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI am training for the Anacortes Half Marathon (tomorrow) and the Bellingham Marathon (Sept. 26). (Could really use the Speed 4 for the marathon!)
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ReplyDeleteI went to the Nathan website and think the 4R would work just about right for me
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