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The Best Place To Score Running Water Bottles and Fuel Belts

Gear· Running· Smoothies

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25 Jun

Hello! How’s it going? Yesterday I was oddly not hungry because I was feeling weird and then suddenly decided I needed an emergency snack. Enter: sweet potato tots.

sweet potato tots (600x800)

And it was good.

you gonna eat your tots

Running Water Bottle – Hand held

This morning I used my new water bottle for my run. I scored this at Marshall’s this weekend! I needed a new handheld water bottle because I threw mine away during the LA Marathon. Yes, I did.

waterbottle for running (600x800)

Anyway. I am cheap and have been waiting to spot one at Marshall’s so a few months later it finally happened. But I wasn’t waiting empty handed that whole time –  scored a fuel belt right away. You just have to stay on the hunt.

This Nathan bottle is shaped to be easier to grip since it’s skinnier at the top. But, it’s different from what I’m used to so it was weird at first.

new runner water bottle (600x800)

I like that it’s big and had a pocket to hold fuel or money.

I don’t like that it’s hard to drink from. Since you hold the bottle at the neck, you can’t just squeeze it to get water out. You have to suck the water out which is hard when you’re running.

new waterbottle for running (600x800)

*Note: As soon as I realized this I spent the rest of my run talking myself out of making 22 different TWSS jokes. Mom, you should be proud of me for being a lady.

water im classy

After my run I had a conference call and no time to cook something up so I made a quick and delicious smoothie.

post run protein shake

Mango Cream Smoothie

  • 1 scoop Vega vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup frozen mango (or fresh)
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • ice
  • optional: chia seeds

Question: What are you having for dinner tonight?

I need ideas.

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    1. Jacob Hatch says

      2015-06-13 at 7:13 pm

      There are so many water bottles available! Don’t limit yourself to just your local selection, take a look at whats available online. Often there is a far wider selection for cheaper prices, more features and better quality bottles. Also, you might want to look into a hydration pack for running. I find it way better than any type of running bottle and a quality hydration pack is so lightweight it basically blends in with your body.

      I write a lot about different bottles and other hydration equipment over at my blog hydrationanywhere.com – come check us out if you need some help hydrating!

      Reply
    2. Laura says

      2014-08-21 at 8:52 pm

      Napoleon dynamite was on TV the other day and I had to watch it….love love love that movie. I’m actually making a somewhat fancy dinner tonight- lobster mac and cheese with stewed tomatoes.

      Reply
    3. Tahleen says

      2014-06-27 at 2:55 pm

      I made garlic scape pesto the other night, and I think I’ll pan-fry some chicken cutlets for a chicken-pesto sandwich tonight. With fries on the side, mmmm.

      Reply
    4. Nicole says

      2014-06-26 at 6:27 pm

      I made the same sort of smoothie yesterday morning for breakfast (minus the chia)!

      Reply
    5. Sue says

      2014-06-26 at 5:52 am

      I had some noodles with stirfried tofu and mixed veg and topped with spicy peanut sauce after yoga last night. Tonight will probably be something light since I might be late.

      Reply
    6. Ashlee @ The BlueEyed Perspective says

      2014-06-26 at 1:06 am

      We grilled burgers!!! It’s our go-to basically all summer long.. It’s an excuse to be outside but it’s also tasty. I’ll probably also eat my body weight in cherries from the farmers market this weekend. #sorryimnotsorry

      Reply
    7. Livi says

      2014-06-25 at 11:12 pm

      I love Vega protein powder, its so delicious in smoothies!

      Reply
    8. Cate says

      2014-06-25 at 10:47 pm

      I’m having swordfish with a side of sautéed snap peas and cherry tomatoes – all from today’s trip to the farmer’s market!

      I have a similar water bottle from Nathan that’s been getting a lot of use lately. It’s the one that holds a regular shaped water bottle as well as my iPhone. I don’t even notice it’s on my hand because the strap is so comfy. I have to suck the water out too, but I think I’ve gotten used to it!

      Enjoy the rest of your day!

      Reply
    9. Sarah says

      2014-06-25 at 10:41 pm

      I’m having Greek pasta salad and Anniversary cake! So basically…. blah blah blah… CAKE!

      Reply
    10. Kelly says

      2014-06-25 at 10:17 pm

      I made steak tacos for linner! (lunch + dinner)

      Reply
    11. Caroline says

      2014-06-25 at 10:12 pm

      I’ve never had sweet potato tots but now I want some ASAP!

      Reply
      • Nigel Chua says

        2014-08-18 at 12:31 pm

        Yeah me too when I saw those tots…those are deep fried potato balls, aren’t they?

        Gosh…yum…

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    12. Anna @ That DAMM Runner says

      2014-06-25 at 9:02 pm

      Yum. I may have to have a sweet potato tonight. I have no idea what to have for dinner!!

      I bought a handheld water bottle a few months ago and I’ve used it once. I’m not sure how I feel about it. I don’t like holding things when I run!

      Reply
    13. Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan says

      2014-06-25 at 7:58 pm

      I think dinner tonight is going to be tacos. I have no food in my house because I just got home from vacation late last night and had to be at work this morning. Now if only someone would go to the grocery store for me…

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    14. Shannon in Tustin says

      2014-06-25 at 7:56 pm

      I scored my current favorite bottle at Marshall’s. It’s the Nathan bottle that you used to have but instead of the elastic strap (that had really gotten over-stretched and lame), it has the thermo/neoprene sleeve (with pocket). I love, love, love it. If I ever see another, I’m hoarding it for when this one dies.

      Dinner: pork chops, broccoli and sourdough parm crisps (made from an impulse Costco buy last Friday–sourdough loaf I had no business purchasing!!)

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    15. The Silent Assassin says

      2014-06-25 at 7:51 pm

      Nothing exciting. I have bootcamp tonight, so probably just brinner. I think I wanna try a hand help bottle…I don’t normally like to carry anything (just my spibelt)

      Reply
    16. Flower says

      2014-06-25 at 7:37 pm

      Gimme your tots!

      Reply
    17. Laura says

      2014-06-25 at 7:34 pm

      Dinner tonight will be pork quesadillas. We have a ton of leftover carnitas from my daughter’s graduation party.

      Reply
    18. sally @ sweat out the small stuff says

      2014-06-25 at 7:33 pm

      I was just in City Sports and saw that water bottle….I almost bought it since i had $20 in rewards bucks but ended up getting some resistance bands and honey stinger chews instead. Glad you mention that it’s hard to drink out of. I made the right decision. =)

      Hmmm…dinner tonight will be brown rice (already cooked from trader joes), sauteed spinach and turkey meatballs.

      Reply
    19. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

      2014-06-25 at 7:31 pm

      We are going out for our wedding anniversary so I’m actually not quite sure where we are going yet! 🙂

      Reply
    20. Leslie @ Life Begins @ 30? says

      2014-06-25 at 7:26 pm

      Can’t go wrong with tots and a smoothie! Dinner tonight is stuffed polanos. I could eat mexican food everyday!!!

      Reply
    21. Heather @ Run Eat Play says

      2014-06-25 at 7:22 pm

      I love Marshall’s and TJ Maxx for fitness items!
      Tonight, it’ll probably be salad and chicken or an egg scramble with sweet potatoes!

      Reply
    22. Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says

      2014-06-25 at 7:17 pm

      I’m not too sure on dinner, I desperately need groceries but am too lazy to go. So I’ll probably check what I have in the freezer and hope I have some leftover chili or something!

      Reply
    23. Greta @ fueledbyfresh says

      2014-06-25 at 7:01 pm

      yummy looking tots and smoothie! Dinner tonight is pan seared pork chops with kale, mushrooms and onion, yummy!

      Reply
    24. Courtney @The TriGirl Chronicles says

      2014-06-25 at 6:57 pm

      Yummy sounding smoothie! Looooove mango!

      Dinner for me is going to be soup since it’s cold and rainy here today.

      Reply
    25. Steph F. says

      2014-06-25 at 6:55 pm

      Those sweet potato tots looks amazing…I’ve never been to Sonic in the three or so years that it has been open in our area, but now I may have to go!

      Dinner tonight is this sausage frittata: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/sausage-frittata/

      I sub out the pork sausage for turkey sausage but make it just as the recipe states otherwise. I’m sure a more creative cook could spice it up a bit more, but it is still very tasty and one of the few things my picky kids actually look forward to having for dinner!

      Reply

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