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The Power of Pedialyte
Posted October 12th, 2007 at 8:57 AM by Valerie Cerami
Section: Running & Training, Nutrition, Hydration, Race Prep & Recov, Supplements, Health & Fitness, Exercise
Next time you’re in the supermarket, take a stroll down the infant aisle. No, not to stock-up on Pampers or for that sale on sippy-cups…this walk on the tame side is for you.
If Motherhood hasn’t hit you yet, you’ve probably never ventured into the Gerber area. Yet, even if you’ve got a stash of Mother’s Day cards, visit (or revisit) this land-of-plenty with newborn eyes and with a novel toddler in mind: You.
A brand-spanking-new-view of baby paraphenalia is crying out, practically crawling off the shelves for your attention. The drink of champions (little and large, it seems), the nectar of the stars (athletes and your under-one-year-old), the elixir for all ages, is Pedialyte.
Long distance runners led the trend, beginning way back in the 1980s. Leaps and bounds ahead of the slower starters, marathoners …
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CHICAGO MARATHON PREDICTION CONTEST:
Win a four-month supply of Ultima Replenisher’s balanced electrolyte drink!
Posted October 8th, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Announcements, Marathons, Nutrition, Hydration, Special Features, Sweepstakes
TheFinalSprint.com and I would like to thank the thousands of people who took the time to enter our Chicago Marathon Prediction Contest.
We also sincerely appreciate all of the support from our friends at Ultima Replenisher and thank them for generously awarding our lucky winners with four-month supplies of Ultima’s Balanced Electrolyte Drink; enough to keep them running strong throughout this fall’s marathon season!
Speaking of winners … Congratulations to Eddie (Chesterfield, MO), Liz (Deerfield, IL), Danielle (New York, NY), and Mark (Shaker Heights, OH) for being randomly selected among entrants with correct predictions as this year’s winners!
Thanks again … and stay tuned … because we’ll be announcing another exciting sweepstakes in just a few days!
TFS Review:
Ultima Replenisher
“Balanced Electrolyte Drink”
Posted June 11th, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Paul Petersen
Section: Nutrition, Hydration, Supplements, Product Reviews, Special Features, TFS Reviews
Most of us are accustomed to sugared sports drinks - Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, and others. Although the sugars provide glycogen (energy) that can aid us during long runs, for many athletes it is “too much” and leads to stomach cramping and/or crashes in energy.
Ultima Replenisher electrolyte drink offers an alternative to traditional sugar-bearing sports drinks, and if you’ve had bad experiences with Gatorade, Powerade, or Cytomax, you may want to check it out.
Here are a few of Ultima’s most appealing characteristics:
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TFS Review: CamelBak Elixir
Posted May 16th, 2007 at 2:25 PM by Paul Petersen
Section: Nutrition, Hydration, Product Reviews, Special Features, TFS Reviews
Sometimes plain water just isn’t enough for the hydration needs of running. As you sweat, you lose water and electolytes, which both need to be replenished during the hydration process. Traditional sports drinks, such as Gatorade and Powerade, have offered viable electrolyte replacement drinks for years, but their high sugar content translates into an unsavory aftertaste in the opinion of a variety of testers. Moreover, hydration packs are particularly difficult to clean after holding sugary sports drinks.
In an effort to address these issues, CamelBak recently introduced their Elixir Electrolyte Enhanced Hydration as a convenient, no-sugar, no-mess hydration alternative.
The ingredients alone make the Elixir tablets an appealing choice. The electrolyte blend of Manganese, Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium, and Chloride works together to re-hydrate the body more quickly and more effectively. Other nutritional information to note is that each tablet contains only 10 calories and over 100% of the daily value of Vitamin C.
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BOSTON MARATHON PREDICTION CONTEST:
Win a year’s supply of nuun portable electrolyte hydration!
Posted April 15th, 2007 at 8:00 PM by thefinalsprint.com
Section: Nutrition, Hydration, Special Features, Sweepstakes
Here at nuun, we want you to stay hydrated; wherever you are, whatever you’re doing! … that’s why we are proud to sponsor …
… thefinalsprint.com’s 2007 boston marathon prediction contest!
how fast do you think this year’s men and women’s champion will run the race? … not sure? … well give it your best shot because if your prediction is among the top two for either the men’s or the women’s race, you’ll be awarded nuun for a year (retail value = $234); an equivalent of a tablet per day for a year or 54 gallons of hydrating goodness!
TO ENTER: just leave a comment on this post with your predictions for the winning men’s and women’s finish times at the 2007 boston marathon.
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Thanks for participating in our Gatorade Endurance Formula Sweepstakes!
Posted March 6th, 2007 at 5:00 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: Special Features, Sweepstakes
The Final Sprint and I would like to thank the thousands of people who took the time to enter our Gatorade Endurance Formula Sweepstakes!
We also sincerely appreciate all of the support from our friends at Gatorade and thank them for generously awarding our lucky winners with four-month supplies of Gatorade Endurance Formula!
Speaking of our winners … check out the pictures of Andrew and Tom, two of the four randomly selected grand prize recipients, showin’ some love to their new and beloved training companions.
Thanks again … and stay tuned … because we’ll be announcing another exciting sweepstakes in just a few days!
Gatorade Endurance Formula Sweepstakes: You still have three more chances to win!
Posted February 8th, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: Special Features, Sweepstakes
The Final Sprint and I would like to thank the hundreds of people who have already taken the time to enter our Gatorade Endurance Formula Sweepstakes.
We would also like to announce that our first grand prize winner is . . .
Tom from Apple Valley, MN!
Tom was randomly selected on February 6th in the first of four weekly drawings and will be receiving six 50.2 oz canisters of Gatorade Endurance Formula Powder (retail value = $140.32) to help power him through his spring marathon training!
Wasn’t selected? … Don’t worry! … There are still three more chances to win!
So what are you waiting for? Hurry up and enter … because like they say - You’ve got to be in it, to win it!” All entries must be received by February 27, 2007 at 11:59pm EST.
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Scaling the infamous “Wall” Part II: Raceday
Posted February 1st, 2007 at 3:00 PM by Paul Petersen
Section: Running & Training, Training Tips
This is the second and final installment in “Scaling the infamous Wall”. Make sure you also go back and read “Part I: Marathon preparation”.
The big day has finally arrived and its time for you to run the epic marathon! You have preparedfor several months, weeks, and days; setting yourself up for success by training with a plan, tapering effectively, living healthily, carbo-loading, and calculating your true pace. You are ready…SO DON’T BLOW IT!!
Months of hard work can be negated by a poor raceday strategy and/or by overlooking seemingly “minor details”. Conversely, running smart will complement your training and go a long way towards producing the optimal, marathon experience. Below are five raceday tips that have greatly enhanced my own racing and are capable of doing the same for yours.
1) Hold back on the first mile. Often runners go out way too hard and burn off precious glycogen. Remember that pace you calculated from the “scouting race” in Part 1? Go out 10-15 seconds slower than that for the first mile. With all the excitement of the start, it will take a conscious effort to accomplish this, but your legs will thank you around Mile 20!
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Gatorade Endurance Formula Sweepstakes: Enter for your chance to win 174 servings!
Posted January 31st, 2007 at 7:00 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: Nutrition, Hydration, Race Prep & Recov, Special Features, Sweepstakes
Marathon running can be challenging. No scratch that, marathon running can be down right grueling. But that doesn’t stop us from charging ahead; nor does it stop you!
Everyone has heard the stories of professional athletes who have worked through the most arduous portions of marathons and training runs to reach their goals. But now . . . it’s YOUR turn!
The Final Sprint has teamed up with Gatorade to find out if IT is in YOU and to give away Six 50.2 oz canisters of Gatorade Endurance Formula Powder (retail value = $140.32) to four lucky winners (See Official Rules for further details).
What keeps you going when your legs are aching and feel heavier than lead? Where does your drive come from to stick with an intense and exhausting training regimen?
Enter our sweepstakes, and if you want to - share with us what keeps you going, and you could win enough Gatorade Endurance Formula to fuel that inner fire throughout your spring training and help you Finish Strong in your upcoming races!
TO ENTER: Please provide your full name and email address in the form below. If you like, you can also share your thoughts on what keeps you going when the going gets tough. Winners are chosen at random, so even if you don’t share any of your reflections, you will have an equal chance of winning. The contest will end on February 27, 2007 at 11:59pm EST with one winner being chosen at random at 11:59pm on each Tuesday night of the contest.
TFS Review: nuun portable electrolyte hydration
Posted January 19th, 2007 at 5:00 PM by Kathryn Magro
Section: Nutrition, Hydration, Race Prep & Recov, Supplements, Special Features, TFS Reviews
Proper hydration is essential for runners and other athletes. Sports drinks are good options, but many people don’t enjoy their very sugary taste and/or experience stomach problems from the excessive carbohydrate intake. Looking for an alternative? Try nuun’s portable electrolyte hydration. Read on for our comprehensive review and the results of our product testing.
Product: nuun portable electrolyte hydration
Price: $6.50 per tube (12 tablets)
Rating: Excellent 8.6/10.0
Pros:Effective hydration on the go; convenient; versatile; won’t cause stomach discomfort; variety of flavors
Cons: Lacks vitamins; no individually packaging
Overall: An effective and convenient hydration option for runners, cyclists and other endurance athletes.
nuun is a portable electrolyte tablet. The tablets come in a small container that resembles Airborne and quickly dissolve when added to 16-20oz. of water. They are also effervescent so no mixing or shaking is required for the tablets to dissolve (unlike many sports drink powders).
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