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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

Camelbak elixir packaging 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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