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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I went to their website. I like their fuel belts and their handheld bottles
training for freedom's run - 10/2/2010
I'm a follower.
I'm already a follower
I love Nathan's water bottles!
I would love their Synergy bladder that is compatible with my backpack - it holds water and sports drink with a valve so you can have as much or as little as you want.
I already follow them on facebook
I'm training for my first 1/2 marathon in May
I like Nathan on fb.
Linked to my sidebar.
Currently training for my first marathon - GoodLife Fitness Victoria 10.10.10!
I really need one of their Rock Star Nano arm bands. Mine is 3 years old and has never been washed. I probably need to cut the iPod out of it.
I follow Nathan Sports on Facebook.
You are linked on my sidebar.
I am running RNR Chicago on Sunday, but am training for the Indianapolis Marathon on Oct 16.
It's a comment. A new fuel belt would be sweet :)
I am following you on twitter
I am following NathanSports on Twitter
I am training for the Warrior Dash in Nor Cal :)
I am a follower.
Just tweeted about the fuel belt giveaway.
I am training for Triathlon in 2 weeks
How sweet! I have the hand held Nathan bottle, my friend has a belt just like this though and LOVES IT!
Ohhhh! this is exactly what I've been looking for! Yea!
I'm a follower:)
linked you on my blog!
Training for my First Marathon which I actually paid the money for TODAY! Yikes! That means game on!!! It's in Long Beach, CA!
Following on Twitter!
Would love a QuickDraw handheld and would love to try the Catalyst drink!
I'm a follower
I'm training for a 5K, trying to get back after 9 months of no running and 2 surgeries!
I would like to try most anything Nathan. I have not had the orange electrolyte and would start there.
I'm a follower.
LInking on my blog
I'm training for the Wineglass Marathon and the 100 on 100 relay.
I have an older one, but I'll post on my blog
I'm a follower of your blog!
I tweeted about your giveaway!
Right now I'm getting treatment for a knee injury, but in a few weeks I HOPE to start training for a half marathon sometime in the fall. Not sure which one yet. Probably OBX, Wilmington Battleship (NC), or one in Charlotte!
Are you near Corning?
I checked out their website and the triathlon bag is really cool! I am not that serious yet, but still would look pro carrying that around.
I'm a follower
I am a follower.
I added this to my blog
I posted on facebook
I am training for a baby Tri in Sept. and coach is training for a 10k in 2 weeks.
training for women's half marathon in st.pete florida in November
I'm a follower :).
I follow Nathan on FB!
I'm training my heel to be happy! Had to bag Chicago Marathon to do so :(.
I would love a fuel belt!!
I looked around and I do have the hand held elite that I like very much although kind of sick of carrying it and would love to try the 4 bottle pack.
already a follower of your antics :)
I am in marathon training.
I posted a link to my blogs sidebar!
I tweeted about this too!
@BarefootAngieBee
Awesome giveaway!! I would love a Nathan Fuelbelt...
I am a follower.
Training for an upcoming half-ironman and then a 50k...yikes!!
I love my Nathan Quickdraw Plus but would loooove a new fuel belt as mine is so old it is white with salt crust. Eeeew!
I linked you on my blog
and I tweeted @teamarcia
I'm training for the Chicago Marathon.
I'm training for the Spacecoast 1/2 Marathon and maybe the Disney Princess 1/2 (Havne't 100% committed to that one yet due to potential family issues around that time-frame)
I follow you!
I've never used a hydration belt (afraid I wouldn't like the feel of it bouncing away on my waist) but I'd be willing to give it a shot! I really like their reflective pink band and the shoe pouches on their site though!
I follow them on twitter
Tweeted about it
http://twitter.com/?status=%40NathanPerfGear
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!
i am a follower
I am training for a PR at the Ft Lauderdale 13.1 in Nov
you are linked in my sidebar
I am a follower!
I am a follower
I am training for my second marathon....I REALLY need a belt as my old one is too big as I lost weight. Bragging? Hell yes! :)
I'm following Nathan Sports on twitter!
I love the Nathan handheld, especially the thermal ones when it is chilly here in Canada.
I tweeted...
I went to the Nathan Sports website. They have a lot of cool stuff! I really need a fuel belt! Been wanting one for a long time!
I am training for my first half marathon in November! So excited!
Your new blog photo came out great, it's beautiful and makes you look like you're standing on water. Impressive.
Let'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.
I really like the Nathan Quickdraw Plus handheld in addition to the fuel belt.
I'm a follower of yours.
I'm already a follower :)
I already fan/follow Nathan on FB(whatever they call it now!)
You're linked in my sidebar!
I'm following Nathan Sports on twitter @CCJade23
Just tweeted about your giveaway @CCJade23
I'm long term training for a marathon, but short term I have 3 halfs for the summer / fall.
I'm a follower.
I follow them on Twitter.
I posted a link to this on my blog.
I'm training for a marathon in October of this year.
I'm training for Road2Hope, Hamilton's marathon in November.
Posting to my sidebar. Thanks!
I am a follower!
Training for my first marathon in Portland, OR 10.10.10!!
I would like to have a hand held as well...so a gal has options.
I am a follower !
I checked out the website and a fuel belt would be great, I am training for a 1/2 in September and the hand held is just not enough for the hot Canadian weather that is happening this summer.
I am following on twitter
I posted about it on twitter
I am training for the Ottawa Army 1/2 marathon in September and a new 1/2 marathon 9 run run in October.
Definitely love the variety of mp3 player bands they have!
I'm training for a half marathon in Costa Rica in September, then the Disney Half Marathon in Jan with TNT!
Following!
Linked to your giveaway on my blog.
Linked you on my sidebar.
And I start half marathon training next week.
Went to their website and I like the smaller handhelds. Perfect for shorter runs.
Already a follower of your blog.
Went 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.
What am I training for? In August, I am running the Catherine Valley Half on the 22nd. In September, I am running the Ithaca 5 & 10 on the 12th. Both of these are being incorporated into my training for the Wineglass Marathon on Oct 3.
I'm a follower!
I'm tapering for my tri this weekend, then I've got another tri 8/29 and a half marathon 9/11!
I want on one of those!!! I am already a follower
I am training for the Spinx half marathon :)
I'm a follower. I really need a fuel belt with more bottles and pockets (I have the Nathan with only 2 bottles right now)
Right now I'm training for 2 1/2 marathons a week apart- trying for the Half Fanatics club =) And I'm thinking about an ultra in the late fall
I am a follower! :)
I visited Nathan's website. I love these fuel belts and was thinking about getting one! :)
I follow (like) Nathan on facebook.
I posted this giveaway on my facebook page.
I'm currently training for the Hudson Mohawk marathon on 10/10/10. I'm so excited and nervous all at the same time!
This would definitely come in handy during Ironman Louisville! :)
I'm a follower!
Nathan's products on their website look so much more comfortable than some of the other brands I've seen and been scared to try!
I'm a follower and could really use a fuel belt!
I've visited the Nathan's website and really like the idea of their "race cap"
I'm training for the Nike Women's Marathon on 10/17/10
I've also added a link to your giveaway on my blog
I'm a follower! Speed 4R would be fabulous...
I visited Nathan's website and like the variety of fuel belts
I am a follower
I follow Nathan on Twitter
I am training for half marathon
I am a happy follower.
I like Nathan on FB
I checked out Nathan's website and I love several things. I reallty like the fuel belt bc the one I wear only hold 2 bottles of water and that is not nearly enough.
I would like a sprit handheld!
I've got a 25K coming up in October and the San Antonio Marathon in November. :)
I follow your blog!
I am following Nathan on Twitter
Tweeted it @bobbie087
Posted it on facebook
Training for a half marathon in October
I am a new follower.
I am training for a bunch of races ranging from the 5k to the marathon but next year I want to run a 50 miler. I must be crazy so I could really use a fuel belt.
I am heading to my blog to post it there, right now.
New Follower
Following Nathan on twitter
Have you linked on my blog sidebar
Running the Kathleen Neitert Race For Hope 7.5 hilly miles on Sunday 8/1 but my "A" race is my second marathon which is the Akron Marathon on 9/25
The intensity hydration pak looks like it will be perfect for trail running
I'm a follower :)
I'm training for the Lewis and Clark half marathon on October 3rd.
I'm a follower
I linked you in my sidebar
I use the Nathan shoepouch tocarry my Nike+ sensor
My next race is the Lake Carroll Triathlon
I'm already a follower.
I'm currently training for the Kansas City Marathon in October.
I 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.
I linked you on my blog side bar.
I like the fuel belts, handheld, and the reflective bracelets.
I'm training for my first 10K!
I like the 3r and the 4r belts
I follow your antics
I'm training for Freedom's Run Half Marathon on Oct 2!
I 'like' Nathan on FB
I'm a follower!
I like Nathan on fb
I REALLY like their fuel belts, but I didn't know they had nutrition products too...
I'm training for my first marathon - Chicago 10/10/10!!
Im following Nathan sports on twitter! :D Thanks for the giveaway!
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I follow you on Google Reader!
I added your give-away to my blog: http://soskinnyontheinside.blogspot.com
I am currently training for the women's magazine half marathon in Nashville, Tennessee on September 25th... it'll be my first half! :D
I'm doing the c25K program and training for my first 5K...hopefully the first of many races to come! Wish me luck!
I'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
I'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!
Just started to follow you. I am new to running but hope to run a marathon one day.
Would love to win - got my follow on Nathan in FB
I am a follower.
I went to the Nathan website, I already have several products, but would LOVE the Speed4!
I am posting this giveaway on FB.
Also going to put it on my blog.
I am training for the Anacortes Half Marathon (tomorrow) and the Bellingham Marathon (Sept. 26). (Could really use the Speed 4 for the marathon!)
I'm a follower
Training for my 3rd half marathon in October :)
posted on Facebook
I'm a (new)follower
following Nathan Sports on Twitter
Linked to my blog
Training for my first marathon 10/10/10
I went to the Nathan website and think the 4R would work just about right for me
I went to their website. I like the handheld bottles.
I am a follower!
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