Tested, Tried, and True?

Recently received in the September Stridebox was a sample for Calsura - FIZZ action drink tablets.  Similar to other water soluble electrolyte supplements out there, the tablets can be added to you daily recovery routine to help boost your hydration and replace lost minerals.  The unique aspect to Calsura is the 500mg of calcium contained in each serving, making this product a 2-in-1 for many women out there that require a calcium supplement.

Taste-wise, the Pineapple Coconut tabs are really good.  As directed I put the 2 tabs in a 16-oz bottle and found it easily drinkable and not too sweet.  For personal preference I would likely split that into 2 -16 oz bottles the next time.

I'm looking forward the trying the other two flavours in the near future.  Too bad that once I use them, I'll be unable to get more since they're not yet distributed within Canada. Sigh, something to add to my USA shopping lists.

StrideBox Day

It's always fun to get packages in the mail! My August StrideBox is no exception, so excited to test new supplements and flavours.

Mailman

Always an exciting day when my StrideBox arrives in the mail!  Every month the assortment is different: gels, bars, drink mixes, accessories and chews.
April looks like a great box!

Surprise!

Yay! 2 Days in a row the mail delivery fairies have arrived with wonderful little packages for me.  Yesterday it was my longstanding subscription from Stridebox.  They put together a monthly selection of nutritional supplements and accessories coveted by runners.

Opening my Stridebox at work created a bit of a buzz in my little cubicle community shared with some running co-workers.  Ahhh...feel the runner envy.

I'm pretty stoked to try the Picky Bar, having seen numerous posts online from other runners preaching the bars yummy-ness.

Also in the box: Skratch Labs - Hot Apples & Cinnamon, Chike - high protein Iced Coffee, a Vitalyte gel, Joshua Tree - lip balm, a Nuun tab, tech friendly running gloves.
Looks like I have lots of hydrating and refueling options to try in the near future.

Do you stick with one favorite brand of athletic supplement or do you like to mix it up and try new ones occasionally?  What's your current favorite hydration or refuel option?