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run-a-versary & blog-a-versary extravaganza: my favorite fuels

February 25, 2014      38 Comments

Happy Tuesday! Time for Day 2 of our giveaways!

Running isn’t about putting one foot in front of the other as quickly as possible. There are so many other things to consider: shoes, socks, music, and on and on.

And of course, every runner is incredibly unique. What works for one may not work for all, and finding the right combination can be both time-consuming and expensive.

Today’s goodies include a selection of my current favorite fuels.

You’ll get everything in the picture, including that great magnet, plus a few additional treats. These are all items I use religiously for training, before and during races, and for recovery. They are things that, in my opinion, taste good, agree with my sometimes-finicky tummy, and give me the extra energy I need to go the distance.

So go ahead and enter to win this great box of yummy running fuel! Giveaway ends on March 1, 2014 at midnight EST, and I’ll use random.org to pick a winner!

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And don’t forget – if you want to run in the new Flavor Run in Nocatee on April 5, you have until March 1 to enter to win two entries!

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  1. Darlene says

    February 25, 2014 at 11:11 am

    Honey stingers. I usually use gu.
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  2. Megan says

    February 25, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I love honey stingers but have always wanted to try Nuun. Happy blog anniversary! What fun thing you are doing this week!

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  3. Danielle @ It's a Harleyyy Life says

    February 25, 2014 at 11:25 am

    I’m interested in trying the stinger.

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  4. Diana says

    February 25, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    Love Honey Stinger!
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  5. Sue @This Mama Runs For Cupcakes says

    February 25, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    Believe it or not….the gummy bears!!

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  6. stacey says

    February 25, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    I am interested in trying the honey stingers. GU make my stomach a mess and I have had a hard time finding something that will work with my sensitive stomach.

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  7. Martha says

    February 25, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Honey Stinger Chews are my favorite! I discovered them during a race, and I’m hooked!
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  8. Dawn says

    February 25, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    Want to try Nunn I have heard great things about it!

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  9. Kim @ Racing Bananas says

    February 25, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    Interested in the Honey Stinger Chews!
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  10. Stacie says

    February 25, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    Love the goodies! I’ve been wanting to try Nuun.

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  11. Lisa says

    February 25, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    I’m interested in trying the stingers. I have friends that use those, but I’ve never tried them.
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  12. Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom says

    February 25, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    I really wanna try Honey Stingers!
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  13. Larissa says

    February 25, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    Probably the honey stingers as well. I struggle to find good things to have during a long run.
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  14. Lindsay Love says

    February 25, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    I want try the nuun! I’ve been so curious about it but haven’t bought any. I also just really want some gummy bears 🙂
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  15. brittney says

    February 25, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    i’d like to try the nuun; i’ve heard great things about it.
    brittney recently posted…my first mile.My Profile

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  16. Stacie Seidman says

    February 25, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    I’ve actually tried all of these already! But honey stinger waffles are my FAVORITE!!
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  17. Kristen says

    February 25, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    I really want to try Gu, especially that flavor! People loved it!
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  18. Debbie @ DebRuns says

    February 25, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    I love Honey Stingers, but haven’t tried their waffles. I’d love to try those!
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  19. Ashley says

    February 25, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    congrats on your one year mark! I’m officially starting now, which seems fitting. 🙂

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  20. Lis Harwood says

    February 25, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    I am going to try honey zingers for my 2nd 1/2 marathon in May!

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  21. Lindsey says

    February 25, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    I just bought some Honey Stinger waffles to try! I’ve heard good things, so I’m interested to see if they will work for me. My body can be a little weird when it comes to fueling 🙂
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  22. Amanda Stevens says

    February 26, 2014 at 12:14 am

    I usually use gummy bears for fuel during long runs but this would be a great opportunity to test out a few other types. And I LOVE that magnet!

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  23. Nikki says

    February 26, 2014 at 1:03 am

    Chocolate stinger?! YUM!
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  24. Monica says

    February 26, 2014 at 2:39 am

    I would like to try the nuun, I have heard a lot of good things about it!

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  25. angie says

    February 26, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    Gummi bears?! I can behind a sport where candy is involved.
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  26. Mary says

    February 27, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    Honey stinger

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  27. Eve says

    February 27, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    I tried honey stingers because you mentioned them in one of your posts. Love them!

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  28. sarah moske says

    February 27, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    gummy bears!!
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  29. Nicolasa says

    February 27, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    I’d love to try out the Honey Stinger!!! I hear SO much about it! I need something else on my long runs!
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  30. Ja @Ja on the RUN says

    February 27, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    I’ve been seeing Stinger around. I want to try that! 🙂
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  31. Tortuga says

    February 28, 2014 at 6:25 am

    I love Gu, but I’d like to try more of the stinger line. The last gel I had from them was delicious– I like that they’re pretty thin so you don’t need to chug water to get them down. Although I love Gu because they are like eating frosting, so it’s all about the distance and available water, I guess. 😉

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  32. Jill says

    February 28, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    The Stinger Chocolate Waffle sounds good. Congrats on your anniversaries.

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  33. suzy says

    March 1, 2014 at 3:24 am

    I really want to try Nuun. Heard so much about them.
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  34. Elizabeth says

    March 1, 2014 at 3:53 am

    I’ve heard many good things about using gummy bears as fuel, I’d love to try them out.
    Elizabeth recently posted…Wordless Wednesday: Ultimate Booty Workouts and Giveaway WinnerMy Profile

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  35. Jaycie leibin says

    March 2, 2014 at 1:50 am

    Would love to try honey stringers. Love gummy bear idea

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  36. Lisa says

    March 2, 2014 at 2:20 am

    I’m marathon training at the moment, so any & all fuel is great. However, it’s beyond awesome that you have gummy bears pictured. Love. 🙂
    Lisa recently posted…Dairy Foods Dilema?My Profile

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  37. Colleen Duffy says

    March 2, 2014 at 2:31 am

    the honey stingers, especially the chocolate.

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  38. Lauren Ham. says

    March 2, 2014 at 2:58 am

    The gummy bears

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