With so many water bottles for runners on the market, how do you decide which one is right for you? I've been asking runners of all types, from casual weekend runners to seasoned pros. And they all have something different to say about what kinds of water bottles they carry while running. In the beginning, when I first came up with the idea for swiggies, wrist water bottles, … [Read more...] about Water Bottles for Runners
Earth Day and Reusable Water Bottles
Every year Americans drink about 29 billion bottles of bottled water. Even though bottled water can cost thousands of times more than tap water, we seem to be addicted to it. In fact Americans spend about 11 billion dollars a year on bottled water. Sometimes it makes sense to use single use water bottles, like in disaster relief or for outdoor events, but most of the time we … [Read more...] about Earth Day and Reusable Water Bottles
Why Tourists Buy Unique Souvenirs
You've seen the typical souvenir postcard that says "Wish you were here". A unique souvenir from a place we've traveled helps us relive the journey over and over again. Gift, novelty, and souvenir industry The U.S. gift, novelty, and souvenir industry has a combined annual revenue of about $18 billion. Souvenirs (French for remembrance or memory), are an important part of … [Read more...] about Why Tourists Buy Unique Souvenirs
Running Shoes for a Cause
Running is one sport that is almost entirely free to participate in for most people. We take for granted that a pair of running shoes can be bought for less than $50, depending on where you buy them. Running shoes for a cause But for some people in the world even that amount isn't possible. Shoes for Africa was started after Mike Sandrock, a sports journalist, came back from … [Read more...] about Running Shoes for a Cause
How Runners Can Be More Eco-Friendly
Being eco-friendly means doing minimal harm to the environment. By buying more eco-friendly products and utilizing methods that will save energy and lessen pollution you can become a better steward of the planet. So exactly how can runners do their part to be more eco-friendly? Runners eco-friendly For a runner to be more eco-friendly they have to take into account everything … [Read more...] about How Runners Can Be More Eco-Friendly
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