This post and giveaway are sponsored by Nuun. As always, all opinions expressed here are my own.
Since I started my half marathon training plan, I’ve also started testing out different options for fueling my runs. In the past, a big area where I’ve fallen short is hydration. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been getting better with some help from Nuun.
Just as I was getting ready to start my half training, Nuun reached out to see if I was interested in testing out their newest product line Nuun Energy – perfect timing! I had tried the original Nuun tablets out a couple of times last summer and found them to be a nice alternative to traditional sports drinks – which my stomach just wants no part of! So why didn’t I stick with them? Pure laziness on my part truthfully – I got so obsessed with trying to figure which gel/Chomp/etc. to use that my hydration plan kinda took a backseat and I went back to just water.
But knowing my hydration needs some extra attention while training in the summer I knew I wanted more than water. Enter Nuun Energy! I’m happy to say that the best things I liked about the original Nuun haven’t been changed – all natural with no added sugars and less than 12 calories. Nuun Energy provides 40 mg. of caffeine and 5 essential B vitamins for more sustained energy. It comes in Wild Berry, Cherry Limeade, and Lemon-lime — I tried out the last two flavors and was especially fond of the Cherry Limeade. Overall, it’s light, refreshing and easy on my stomach – a definite win for my workouts! Additionally, I’ve actually taken to drinking it in the late afternoon when I typically start to fade and begin dreaming of iced coffee concoctions!
Ready to try it out for yourself? One lucky reader will win Nuun Energy tablets. The giveaway will run from now until midnight on 8/16. A winner will be announced on Monday, August 18th. Good luck!
I love Nuun and have been using it regularly since they are a Ragnar sponsor. I’ve been afraid to try the caffeine version, but having it as an afternoon pick-me-up is a great idea for testing it out!
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I’ve only tried one tube of Nuun but it was life changing on those hot runs. I think I’d like to try the lemon-lime.
Marcia recently posted…NYCM Training Week 4
I love regulary Nuun – am very interested in trying this product out, as I do NOT like gatorade products during my runs!
Cherry Limeade!
i’ve been thinking about trying the caffeinated version — thanks for sharing this!
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run, DC recently posted…Wedding Wednesday: Pre-Ceremony
I like the lemon lime regular Nuun so I bet I’d like this stuff. I still have to figure out my fueling plan for my half. Better get on that…it’s a month from tomorrow! Eeek!
Courtney @ Don’t Blink. Just Run. recently posted…Spartan Sprint – Amesbury, MA – Race Recap
Cherry limeade sounds good!
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I’ve never tried the caffeinated Nuuns… I love the og cherry-limeaid. I don’t know if I NEED extra caffeine on long runs w/ gel packs that usually have it, but it might be interesting to play around with my fueling as the injury that’s kept me sidelined heals 🙂
I want to try the WIld Berry!
Yummy cherry limeade please!!
I just started using Nuun and would love to try the Nuun Energy 🙂 Half marathon training requires the extra hydration 🙂
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Cherry Limeaid!
Cherry Limeade will be great! The heat this year has affected me so much more than before! As a result, j’ve been on the lookout for better hydration. Haven’t been able go find Nuun in area stores or I’d have given it a, try by now!
I need LOTS Of caffeine, I think I would have to drink a WHOLE TUBE – LOL!!
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I am a huge cherry limeade fan so will be looking for it.
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Berry! I have tried the other two flavors and wasnt a fan of the cherry limeade.
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Nuun is definitely go to recently. Been a long time believer in S Caps but these are slowly phasing those out.
I LOVE Nuun! My favorite flavor is the Cherry Lime 🙂
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I definitely want the Wild Berry!
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Thanks for sharing! I’ve never tried the caffeinated version – will need to. My stomach has a strong aversion for other sports drinks, but Nuun has been working for me.
The giveaway is nice and thanks for notifying.