Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Simple Hydration review and giveaway

this thing even ran Kona!

I am always struggling to figure out how to keep hydrated on my runs. I'm the type of gal that NEEDS to bring water if I'm doing anything more than 3 miles. I've tried to go 4 or 5 without and it's never good. And on long runs I need to bring coconut water (I can't do traditional sports drinks so, particularly for a half, I need to bring my own.) 

I've tried belts (they annoy the hell out of me) and ditto most handhelds (though those are slightly better than belts for me.)

Usually I just carry a disposable water bottle but I hate that that's not the greenest thing to do and I always have to carry it until I get home since I want to at least properly recycle. It's hardly ideal.

While googling "running hydration" I stumbled upon this newer product called, "Simple Hydration." And it looked like something that I actually might not hate!

Brian Hock - runner and
Simple Hydration guy
It was designed by and developed by a runner, a guy named Brian Hock -- so I knew that he knew all of the concerns us runners would have. I loved that he raised the money for his company thru KickStarter as it told me he was passionate and believed in his product.  

So I sent him a note and asked if I could try one for review. He agreed and sent one on its way.

I have to say, I LOVE this thing!

It looks like this:




See how it's thin/kinda flat and then hooked. That's the magic, people. It's designed to comfortably slip into the waist of your running shorts, race belt, pocket - even the back of your sports bra!  And it works!

Holding it in hand (which I did for much of my half) was way more comfortable than a regular hand-held or traditional water bottle. The body is narrow so it just "fits" in hand easily comfortably.

I first tried it on a long run of 8 miles with my running buddies Nicole and Kerry. They both were enthralled with it and checked it out - they gave it thumbs up too. I kept it in my race belt and forgot about it until I was thirsty. Even filled, it was pretty light and comfortable. I used it to carry my coconut water in for my Atlantic City half and it rocked: 

woulda been nice of me to not be such
 a mess for this pic but did just run 13.1
Tried to jazz it up with my medal 

It's BPA free, top-rack dishwasher safe and holds 13 oz. of liquid. It sells for $19.99 and you can order it here.

The owner of the company offers this advice for ensuring the right fit: 


1) On Waistband:
- Be sure you’re using drawstring shorts.
- Be sure that you pull the drawstring pretty snug first, then slide the bottle into your shorts. Most people naturally have an open area in the middle of their back so the bottle will slide in/out easily. The snug drawstring is what holds the bottle in place and keeps it from moving around.

2) On Race Belt:
- Make sure you pull it snug like a drawstring. Then slide the bottle into the belt. Runners have put the bottle(s) on the belt in various locations, so wherever it feels good and works.

3) In Jog Bra:
- We’ve had female runners mention that they slide the bottle into the back area of their jog bra and say it works really well.

Want to try to win one of these bad boys? Brian is offering one to a reader!

Rules:

Mandatory: Be a follower of this blog - 1 entry and leave a comment on why you'd like one.
LIKE Simple Hydration on Facebook and tell them I sent you! (worth another entry)
Follow Simple Hydration on Twitter (worth another entry)
Tweet about this contest! (worth another entry)

You must leave a separate comment for each entry!

The contest will close at midnight PST on October 29th.
Winner will be announced on or about October 30th

How do you hydrate for a run? Let me know if you decide to try this product!! 

XO
Jen




56 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jen You know i Follow you and all your amazing/ Crazy stories. This water hydration looks great and i know it would fit VERY well in my Bra. Let me try and tell you all about it

Unknown said...

I do not know because you are ANONYMOUS!! LOL well, reveal yourself someday and let me know what you think!! ;-)

Kattia Burgos said...

I would love to try one of these cool looking water bottles! There's no way I can ever run without hydration!

Frickin' Fabulous at 40 said...

Of course I follow you!

Frickin' Fabulous at 40 said...

I liked them on FB and told them Jen sent me!

Frickin' Fabulous at 40 said...

I followed them on Twitter!

Frickin' Fabulous at 40 said...

I Twitted about it! Is that right? ;)

Gillen Family Blog said...

I would LOVE to try this water bottle. What a great idea!!! I'm new to running - I've got my first 10k in 3 weeks and my first half in March so I've been trying out all sorts of water carrying techniques. If I get a free one - AWESOME! If I have to buy it, I'll let you know how I like it. Not sure about the whole bra thing - Ha, ha, but definitely in my capris!

Gillen Family Blog said...

I also liked the page on facebook! :)

Debsdailylife said...

liked them on facebook

Debsdailylife said...

Follow you on Friend Connect! THanks for the chance to win!! I love a chance to try it out!! IM not a fan of belts and this sounds awesome!

Debsdailylife said...

Follow them on twitter.

Colleen said...

I love your blog and follow it of course!

Colleen said...

I liked them on facebook and posted that you sent me!

Elle said...

I have been wanting to try one of these for several months since Christy first reviewed one.

Elle said...

I like Simple Hydration on FB and left a note with you in it!

Elle said...

I follow Simple Hydration on Twitter.

Elle said...

And I tweeted
@eatrunsail

kparr140 said...

i also struggle with hydration, would love to try it. i also liked is page on facebook!

Anonymous said...

I'm a blog follower! This looks like the perfect bottle to take with me on hot, long runs!

Anonymous said...

I follow on twitter!

Anonymous said...

I like their facebook page!

Anonymous said...

I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/pace_of_laurel/status/260957809628307456

TheMomOfTwins (Zainab) said...

Wow, this looks neat. Any chance I could win too ?
Iam following them on twiiter & liking them aswell.
But, guess shipping to India is not possible :)(if I wim, i.e)

TheMomOfTwins (Zainab) said...

PS: I cant tag ya on FB? So, I just mentioned u/ur name

TheMomOfTwins (Zainab) said...

My twiiteer handle is z_jabberwocky

Jeanette said...

I have been following you for awhile now. Thank you for this opportunity.

Jeanette said...

I liked them on Facebook.

Jeanette said...

Following both of you on Twitter now.

Jeanette said...

Tweeted about the contest!

Amanda said...

I am a follower of your blog :)

Amanda said...

I liked Simple Hydration on Facebook and commented!

Amanda said...

I followed them on Twitter.

Amanda said...

And I tweeted about the giveaway...

https://twitter.com/AmandaD99/status/261064779530137600

Susan said...

Just this very morning I was running with my new belt that solved my iphone problems (hate armbands so much!) and realized I couldn't use my water belt with it when I start to increase mileage. And now your post! It sounds perfect! I would love one!

Anonymous said...

I follow your blog!!!

Anonymous said...

I follow them on twitter!

Anonymous said...

I tweeted about the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

I 'like' them on FB

JjMuR10 said...

Love your blog... and can't wait to try out the Simple Hydration bottle!!!

JjMuR10 said...

Love your blog... and can't wait to try out the Simple Hydration bottle!!!

Chrissy said...

Whenever I walk/jog I just bring a regular water bottle and this looks like it would be so much easier! I would LOVE to win this!

Chrissy Cinfel said...

I liked them on FB and said you sent me :)

Chrissy C said...

I followed on twitter :)

Lorie said...

I follow your blog. I would love to try one.

Lorie said...

I liked simple hydration on Facebook.

Corrina said...

This is super cool! I've been wanting to try a handheld water bottle, but have been intimidated.

Corrina said...

I'm following them on Twitter

Corrina said...

I liked them on FB

Corrina said...

I tweeted about the contest

Scott said...

Hydrate?? Why? There is no better feeling than laying on the cot in the medical tent with a saline IV hooked up to you...Its such a great sense of accomplishment. Some of my best race photos are me laying on those cots. LOL.

Beth Hill said...

I need to try this!

Beth Hill said...

I'm skeptical and would love to give it a try!

Beth Hill said...

I need to try this!

Unknown said...

That looks sweet!

Unknown said...

I liked them and told them you sent me. I know how important those likes are! ;-)