Swiggies Journal

Ideas, marketing, and the wrist water bottle.

Two decades of writing on promotional marketing, events, hydration, and running from Swiggies inventor Julie Austin and the team.

A reusable Swiggies wrist water bottle being strapped onto a wrist

July 20, 2026

The Cupless Race: How Events Are Replacing Paper Cups

Stand at any water station after the lead pack comes through and you will see it: a carpet of crushed paper cups ground into…

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A runner wearing a blue Swiggies wrist water bottle mid-stride

July 18, 2026

Wrist Water Bottle vs. Handheld vs. Hydration Belt: Which Should You Use?

Short answer: a wrist water bottle is best for short-to-medium runs and any race with aid stations, because it carries just enough water hands-free…

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A couple at the Nextel run/roller race wearing custom-branded Swiggies wrist water bottles

June 23, 2026

Race Swag Ideas Runners Actually Keep

Every race director knows the feeling. You order 3,000 branded tote bags, hand them out at packet pickup, and a few weeks later you…

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promotional products

February 28, 2026

How to Choose the Right Promotional Product for Your Target Audience

When you’re looking to choose the right promotional product for your audience think about your brand’s visibility, customer engagement, and overall marketing success. Making…

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innovative products for runners

December 8, 2024

Innovative Products for Runners: Revolutionizing Your Running Experience

Running is accessible to almost anyone. It doesn’t require a partner, although having one will make it more fun. And it doesn’t require expensive…

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