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New Endurolytes Fizz Varieties and a FREE Hammer Nutrition Anniversary Visor!

The folks at Hammer Nutrition recently announced a couple of new Endurolytes Fizz varieties – Grape (which is definitely on my must-try list), and Unflavored – to add to the currently available subtle and palate-pleasing flavors: Peach, Lemon-Lime, Grapefruit, Grape, and Mango. Product details: Superior full-spectrum electrolyte support Effective cramp prevention Convenient, rapidly dissolving effervescent [...]


The Gibbet 50

The Gibbet 50 by Final Mile Events. Course Description: Using all marked trails throughout First Landing State Park, runners will make two full 25 mile loops. Trails are primarily flat with varying terrain (sand, pine needles, wooden bridges, tree roots). Mostly runnable, there are a few sections that have technical short steep hills. Stunning water [...]


FREE Hammer Nutrition Purist Bottle

Purchase a 32-serving container of Hammer Nutrition Perpetuem or a 90-count container of Perpetuem Solids, and receive a FREE 26oz Hammer Nutrition Purist bottle. [$8.95 value!] Purist bottles are the first water bottles that offers a taste as pure as drinking from a glass, with all the advantages of a flexible bottle. Features include a [...]


Fueling for the 24-HR ATR with Hammer Nutrition

Last weekend I took part in my first 24-hour ultra event – the 24-HR Adventure Trail Run, held at Prince William Forest Park just outside Triangle, VA. Aside from potentially running over 100 miles, fueling for 24 hours of activity was always going to be a challenge too. As regular readers already know, Hammer Nutrition [...]


ZICO Coconut Water/Hammer Recoverite Smoothie

I’ve really enjoyed drinking ZICO coconut water lately. I found it at Trader Joe’s a few weeks ago, and have been a little addicted to it ever since. According to their web site: ZICO contains the five essential electrolytes that gives your body everything it needs to stay hydrated and perform at your best. One [...]


Hammer Chocolate Walnut Mocha Blast Smoothie

On a bit of a smoothie kick at the moment and thought I’d share the recipe for one of my current favorites — the Hammer Chocolate Walnut Mocha Blast. Like most smoothies, it’s quick and easy to blend up and makes for a perfect post-run recovery drink. Ingredients: 3/4 cup fat free milk 1 tbsp [...]