Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Hammer Nutrition goodies!!





So most of you know I've been battling stomach problems and trying to train for a half marathon.  I've been eating the Gu's and just suffering the rest of the day with GI distress (you all know what I mean).  Well I decided, I really don't want to feel crappy after my long runs, my legs understandable, my stomach.... unacceptable.  So I took some advice from an Ultra Marathoner and am going to try out Hammer products.  They advertise that it WILL NOT cause GI distress.
So I decided I wanted to call and talk to someone.  I got a hold of them at 1100EST as they are on Mountain time and chatted with a very wonderful woman.  She explained the products to me and I went with the ones that were recommended by another runner.  I wanted to try out the small sizes before I purchased in bulk so I ordered 8 gels, 2 vegan recovery bars and 4 HEEDs.


This is what showed up on my door.  I opened the very larage box and was completely amazaed at all the extras they had sent me to try.  I am in love with the "Little Red Book".  I have my long run scheduled for Thursday and am going to try the gels.  The HEED is for my REALLY long runs (2+ hours) and the gels are for my short runs (1-2 hour runs).  I am excited to try them and will definitely let everyone know.  So far I am VERY impressed with this company, and NO I was not given any product to review for free.  
On another note, I took my babies (twin 3 year old sons) to preschool for their first day of school  I thought it would be harder than it was but my runner buddy (her son is in their class) was there and we went for a quick 5 and then got smoothies and chatted the rest of the time.  I did much better this go round than I did with my daughter in kindergarten!!
Anyone tried Hammer?  I'm always trying to get my hydration and nutrition right, any recommendations?

5 comments:

  1. Can't wait to see how you like it all! I will definitely check them out upon hearing your review.

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  2. Awe, the kids are growing up!!!! Enjoy the Hammer products. I'd like to know how you like them!

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  3. I've heard good things about Hammer but have yet to try it. Very interested in what you think since my tummy likes to throw me for a loop every once in awhile.

    Way to get through the first day of school! I'm lucky that my kids daycare is also their preschool. Seamless transition!

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  4. I love hammer! I like it the best among the others. :)

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  5. I'll be interested to see how you like it! I've tried Huma Gel, and FrogFuel and both of those were fine with my tummy. But pretty much everything else I have tried doesn't sit well. If this works for you, I might consider giving it a try sometime:) Good luck!

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