NUUN is the shiznit!!!

Over the last week or so, I've been testing out NUUN.  NUUN describes itself as a portable, electrolyte, hydration drink.  The cool thing about it is that it has no calories.  So, for folks like me who control what they take in (like carbs and protein) while they're training, it's perfect.  I get no additional calories from my drink (unless I want them).  Also, it's not sweet.  One of the problems I have with things like Powerade or Gatorade is that I have to cut them with water.  Over a long run, the syrupiness of those drinks gets to be too much, especially if I'm taking in GUs as well.

The NUUN packaging is also pretty convenient.  It comes in a tube and you simply drop a tablet in 16 ounces, give a minute or two, and you have your drink.

I took NUUN out for a long run last Saturday (and plan to do so again this Saturday).  It worked great.  It actually is a little fizzy.  I know that sounds like it wouldn't work, but it really does.  It comes in like 6 flavors I think.  I have tried all but the Kona Cola flavor.  The best ones are Orange/Ginger and Citrus Fruit.  The others are a little too funny tasting for me.  I also tried HammerGels this past week too.  The taste of those are less overwhelming than GU, so I'm going to give it another shot this weekend as well.  I'm digging the fact that I can tone down the sweetness of this stuff and still feel satisfied with the products.

Ran 4, swam 1 today.  Nothing tmw, then 10 on Sat.

Woot!

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