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On the Go Towels
Be sure to check out On the Go Towels in your current subscription box and let us know what you think! These are the largest individually packed towels on the market that fit into your pocket like a couple of bucks. They remove moisture that turns into bacteria on the body. They're specially formulated with a cleansing agent to clean up even the toughest dirt and cooling to reduce your body temperature after an intense workout or hot day.
Learn moreSneak Peek -Red Rush- February/March Subscription Box
We are excited to be bringing you Red Rush Nitric Oxide boost in your next subscription box! Red Rush contains 500 mg of beet nitrate. Beet juice consumption has been studied and shown to improve endurance performance. The research behind this is compelling. Studies show beet juice juice consumption allows your muscles to perform the same amount of work while using less oxygen, making your body's energy production more efficient. The following conclusions have been made: use of beet juice increases time to exhaustion, reduces oxygen cost of intense exercise, improves performance, lowers rates of perceived exertion, and improves times of endurance athletes. Not only will the properties of beets improve your workouts, but they have other great benefits too! They are packed with antioxidants. The bright deep crimson that gives beets their color are powerful phytonutrients that may help to ward off cancer. Nitric oxide not only helps to improve stamina, but also helps regulate blood pressure and promotes cardiovascular health. They are also a source of betaine, a nutrient that helps fight inflammation. So.....eat your beets! Red Rush makes it REALLY easy to simply shoot a Red Rush for a nitric oxide boost before your next workout. Red Rush is an all-natural, cherry-flavored beet juice shot that contains 500 mg of dietary nitrate. The body converts nitrate into nitric oxide, a signaling agent that widens blood vessels, allowing 38% more blood to reach the skeletal muscles. The extra blood and oxygen improves stamina while reducing the buildup of lactic acid. Use coupon code "RUNBEET9" to receive $9 off of a 12 pack purchase at www.theredrush.com. Red Rush will: -Decrease fatigue by reducing lactic acid buildup -Promotes fast, full recovery -Increases stamina naturally -Elevates physical performance -Just Nitric Oxide -No Ephedra -No Caffeine -No Stimulants Try Red Rush in your February/March RunnerBox and Shop for more at www.theredrush.com
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Meet Our Ambassadors: Michelle
I grew up watching my dad run marathons. I always knew it was something I wanted to do when I finished my soccer career. I ran my first marathon with my Dad in 2005 and haven’t turned back since. My husband is also an endurance athlete. We are fortunate to be able to race and train as a family. I have 3 & 4 year old boys who enjoy spending time in the running stroller with us, and love to participate in fun runs. I love living an active lifestyle! I can’t get enough of trail running and ultra races. I teach group fitness classes at LA Fitness. Helping others reach their fitness goals is a passion of mine. I like to show that you can achieve things you never thought were possible. I may just be a regular girl, a wife, and a mother, but I have big dreams. I am fearless enough to chase those dreams, and I like who I am becoming because of what running has given to me!
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Meet Our Ambassadors: See Sharp Run
We are excited to welcome Linzie of See Sharp Run to our Ambassador Team! He is an accomplished runner with a great blog, check it out! Linzie is a marathon runner who discovered his love of running by accident. After taking up jogging in 2011 to begin living a more active and healthy lifestyle, he discovered that running was fun and was a great way to relieve stress. He ran his first half marathon in 2012...and ran 8 more that year...to date he has run more than 20 half marathons. He ran his first marathon in 2013 and has run more than 10 marathons including the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Boston Marathon. He is now aspiring to run ultra marathon distances of 50K, 100K, and eventually 100 miles. He never stops shooting for the stars and helps to motivate others to do the same. Blog: SeeSharpRun.Blogspot.com Facebook.com/SeeSharpRun Twitter: @SeeSharpRun Instagram: @SeeSharpRun1
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Meet Our Ambassadors: Gelcys
My name is Gelcys better know as cheetah g. I am a mother runner married to a military vet. I was diagnosed with Scoliosis(curvature of the spine) at a VERY early age and needed a spinal fusion asap, due to the curve of my spine curving at a rapid rate. Spent 14+ hours on the operation table and recovery for months learning everything from sitting and walking again. My spine was so curved it actually gave me 4 inches of height, being that I was hunched over. Soon after that surgery I was hit in a car accident causing the freshly placed rods, pins, and screws along my back to come out of place. I needed quick corrective surgery again.The damage was pretty bad and the surgery wasn't too great as it left me with chronic migraines and left one of the rods near the nerve that goes down my leg. What does that mean? No feeling in my leg!!! Spent months on crutches and doing therapy to try to avoid surgery but nothing. Another surgery to "fix" it. I was tired of these life changing and life risking surgeries on my spine, which control my body! This whole time I'm told not to be active, not to run, just to take it easy. Problem with that? That's not how I roll! I tried and tried to run with my husband being he has been a runner for years, especially in the military. I would make it about 200 meters before I was dying in pain and lots of trouble breathing. Maybe they were right, maybe I can't run after all. NO WAY! My dream was to run and I was going to make it happen!! Years later..my spine is still curved, my lungs are limited with space, and I suffer from chronic pains in my shins, back, hips, and head. No one was willing to help me overcome this, the easiest thing to do what to tell me not to run. I took it upon myself to find solutions with trial and errors. With much determination and tons of bad runs, and many tries to succeed, I am happy and proud to call myself a marathoner!! I have run over 10 5Ks, a few 10Ks, 3 half marathons, and my first full! I do not use my condition as an excuse! I use it as motivation to get me to the top! It takes a lot of patience, a lot of dedication and a lot of heart.I do have to train harder and longer for my races but I am a fighter, I am a Scoliosis warrior and my condition will NOT stop me from reaching my NYC Marathon dreams one day!! I have shared my story over and over to give others the motivation and inspiration to fight and chase dreams. Nothing is impossible, I am proof that if you are determined enough, you will make your dreams a reality. NEVER GIVE UP! -gelcys
Learn moreCoco Hydro by Big Tree Farms
tWe all know hydration is important. Hydration can make or break a workout or a race. It can mean the difference between feeling great and feeling like you just can't run another step. March Runnerbox subscribers are getting to try out Coco Hydro from Big Tree Farms. Coco Hydro is pure coconut water that's been dehydrated and vacuum sealed in a pouch. Simply add Coco Hydro to your water and you instantly get the benefits of coconut water without the extra cost, packaging, and weight. One bag of Coco Hydro is the equivalent of the water from 25 coconuts. We'd have to guess carrying around one bag of Coco Hydro is easier than carrying 25 coconuts. Simpy put, Coco Hydro is hydration, amplified. Coco Hydro is the perfect travel companion. Bring it along in your carry-on and you don't have to worry about liquid restrictions. Once you get through security, purchase a plain bottle of water and add your Coco Hydro for a refreshing change of pace. Each serving of Coco Hydro contains five essential electrolytes, naturally: Potassium, Calcium, Sodium, Manganese and Magnesium. This isn't a formula cooked up in a lab. It's pure coconut water. It's also soy and gluten-free and made from organic coconuts. Sure, it's good for you...but how does it taste? Well, it tastes like coconut water. It doesn't taste like a powered drink. It dilutes into water easily, with no chalky residue and without any aftertaste. If you didn't know any better, you'd think you were drinking a bottle of coconut water from the store. It's also easy on the GI system (which we all know is a priority for most runners.) Coco Hydro comes in a variety of flavors including Original, Pineapple, and Pomegranate Raspberry. If you're a coconut water fan or are looking to take your hydration plan to the next level, you definitely want to give Coco Hydro a try. You'll love the great flavor and you'll appreciate the reduced waste and costs. As always, we test products before the make it into your Runnerbox. Coco Hydro was definitely runner tested and runner approved. Subscribers, don't forget to use your exclusive discount code, found on your green box insert for 20% your purchase!
Learn moreWhat is Tribox?
TriBox is a subscription based box full of products and discounts which have been hand-picked to enhance your active lifestyle. Tribox has everything from gels, chews, protein shakes/supplements, nutrition bars, energy boosters, healthy snacks, personal care, and other triathlon accessories! Many products will be brand new to the market while others will be tried and true favorites. With so many new products claiming to be the next best thing - leave the trials and testing to us - we’ll search out the finest and send them right to your doorstep!
Learn moreWhat is Cyclebox?
CycleBox is a subscription based box full of products and discounts which have been hand-picked to enhance your active lifestyle. Cyclebox has everything from gels, chews, protein shakes/supplements, nutrition bars, energy boosters, healthy snacks, bike/personal care and other cycling accessories! Many products will be brand new to the market while others will be tried and true favorites. With so many new products claiming to be the next best thing - leave the trials and testing to us - we’ll search out the finest and send them right to your doorstep!
Learn moreThe Runch: Running During Your Lunch and Why We Love It
With the winter weather still lingering around in most parts of the country, it's hard to find a time to get out and run when it's dark and cold in the mornings, especially when you're facing ice and snow on the roads and sidewalks. So when can you squeeze in that daily run? Well, we think lunch is the perfect time to lace up your shoes and hit the pavement (or treadmill) for a run. "Runch" (run lunches) are gaining popularity and here are three simple reasons we're big fans of the runch: 1. Productivity: Studies show that people who workout during the work day improve productivity in the second half of the day, while those who do not, tend to fall off after lunch. A run helps to get your blood flowing, not only to your legs, but to your brain. Your exercise-induced endorphins improve your mood. And we all know how great fresh air can feel when you've been cooped up in an office all morning. It's a win for you and for your employer. 2. Better Work Environment: Runches are a great way to bond with your coworkers. Have a big project due and stuck on the next step? Going out for a run and talking out ideas in a fresh environment may be the key. Many employers are now offering incentives for employees who exercise and even offer team challenges or host their own 5k events. Talk to your employer about creating a charity team for an upcoming race and make it an office-wide affair! 3. Getting it Done: Sometimes, it's the only way to get a run done. Let's face it- we all have a million obligations between work and family and sometimes there just aren't enough hours in the day. A lunch run is the perfect place to squeeze in a few miles when you couldn't make it out for that morning run or know the treadmill isn't in your plans that night. You can get 3-4 miles in without feeling like you're missing out on things at home. Lunch runs are especially great for those who travel a lot for work. Running during the day can also be a safer alternative than darker, early morning runs in an unfamiliar area. Be sure to check with your hotel for their recommended routes and where to avoid. So get out there and runch! Just remember to bring a good snack for before and a recovery snack for after (may we suggest keeping some Runnerbox items stashed in your desk?), some wet wipes, deodorant, and dry shampoo if your place of employment doesn't have shower facilities. Your co-workers will thank you. Do you runch? Leave a comment and let us know!
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