A little over a year ago I met the most delicious nutritional, energy snack ever. His name is Honey Stinger and it was love at first taste.
Let me first start by saying: I have a very sensitive stomach and I’ve never been able to take supplements while working out. This includes, but is not limited to, Gatorade, Heed, Gu, and Clif bars/shot bloks. One time I was accidentally handed a cup of Heed at the start of the run (of an Olympic distance triathlon) and threw-up the entire 6.2 miles. Bottom line, my stomach kind of hates me…
…until I tried Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews. Now, my stomach can’t wait to go on a 23 mile run just to have some.
I’m trying to be funny – but honestly, Honey Stinger is the only thing my stomach can handle during a workout and for that, I’m a lover for life.
Honey Stinger makes honey-based nutritional foods, and since honey is a natural form of energy, this product just makes sense. Studies have shown that honey is just as good, if not better, than {other carbohydrate} gels on the market.
- Consuming honey before exercise leads to improved performance
- Honey is a good sugar that your body quickly absorbs into your blood stream and converts to energy
- Honey can increase power, speed and endurance
My favorite is the Organic Energy Chews in the Fruit Smoothie flavor. They are so delicious and I’m often found sneaking packs during the day (to eat) as an afternoon snack. The Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews are formulated specifically for health-conscious individuals and athletes seeking a great tasting energy snack. Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews are unique as they are the first to include naturally occurring fiber and protein derived from 100% organic tapioca syrup and honey. Smaller and softer than other chews. (personal commentary: easier to chew and swallow during a marathon)
In case you were wondering: yes, I ate Honey Stinger Organic chews during my marathon. And yes, those little chews really got me through the last 6-8 miles. Now, I can’t imagine eating anything else during a workout or race.
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| Sorry local running store, you need to order some more Fruit Smoothie |
Giveaway time!!! Honey Stinger is giving away 2 boxes – 1×12 Organic Energy Chews (endorsed by I RUN LIKE A GIRL) and 1×16 Organic Waffles (inspired and endorsed by Lance Armstrong) to my readers. Okay, okay, I know that I’m not even close to being as cool as Lance Armstrong but still, I can endorse something, right?!
- To enter: Follow “I RUN LIKE A GIRL”, and if you aren’t already a follower – join my wolfpack (The Hangover style)
- Leave a comment: let me know which box you would like to win and why. Also let me know if you have ever used Honey Stinger and why you love it
- Bonus Entry(s): “Like” Honey Stinger on Facebook and/or link this contest on your social platform of choice. Leave a separate comment letting me know you did one, the other or both.
“My Favorite Things” giveaway will be open until noon EST, Friday, May 13th, at which time I will close the post for comments, choose 2 winners via Random.org and announce the winners with a (new) blog post.
Afraid to take your chances on the giveaway and want to buy Honey Stinger now?! Honey Stinger is available online HERE and at many local running/bike/grocery stores HERE
I never leave home without them (or hide them when I am home):
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| Secret stash at home, don’t tell BJ |
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| In my purse |
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| Office desk drawer |
I am a follower!
I'd like the fruit smoothie flavor too!
I am a follower!
I'd like the energy chews! I love them for long runs.
love your blog Melody 🙂
just became an official follower.
the energy chews sound lovely. I've never tried this product and am very intrigued.
I'm a follower!
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I've never tried them before but I keep reading about the waffles–i need to get some!!
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I'm a follower!
I'd try the pomegranite chews!
I've resorted to a tblsp of honey before when I had bonked on a trainer ride so this can just be that much better!
I am a follower!
Like you, I've had a really difficult time finding a good energy supplement during my long workouts and races. Gus are gross, Jelly Belly sport beans are way too sugary and sweet, Chomps are too hard to chew while running, etc etc. Then one of my local running stories was giving out free samples for the Honey Stinger Organic Chews one day, and I was instantly hooked. I rely on them and only them along with water on all of my long runs and races. My favorite are the Cherry Blossom flavor. I would LOVE to win an entire box of Cherry Blossom Honey Stinger chews. Lots of races coming up where that would come in handy.
I'm already in your wolfpack girl! lol! And I recently tried the Honey Stinger Waffle – delicious! But I have yet to try the chews. I've "liked" them on facebook and am ready to win! Does butt kissing give me more entries? You are awesome. 🙂
I'm a follower and would love to try the chews! Yum yum!
The pomegranate passion fruit ones sound really yummy!
Linking you up on my sidebar!
I would pick the chews! I'm always up for trying new things that might improve my runs.
I'm a follower! Cherry Blossom for me, thanks!!
I liked them on FB too.
Love honey stingers. I have had such a hard time finding them (used to be at EMS then gone!) but recently they have been added to our local Dicks inventory!
Already a follower.
I am a new follower. I found you from already being a fan of Honey Stinger on Facebook. I LOVE their products. I use the chewables on every long bike ride and am looking forward to trying the waffle. They were sold out the last time I stocked up on supplies. I did a training ride yesterday of 84-miles and enjoyed the fruit smoothie chewables. My favorite are the Pomegranite though! I would be very happy to win any of their products! Thanks for offering this fun give-away! Cristin (Pinkie)
I am also already a fan of Honey Stinger on Facebook. Thanks for offering this fun give-away. My favorites are the Pomegranite flavored chewables, but I would be happy to try the waffle since they were sold out last time I stocked up. Thanks! Cristin (Pinkie)
I am a Honey Stinger Original Waffle Addict and Facebook fan!! I have to admit, I only tried them because they were Lance inspired (yes, I want to ride as fast as Lance). I have been giving them away to my triathlete buddies to try. They are all now fans, buying their own. The first one was free for them, so now I need to replinish my stash (i am such a good buddy). I am competing in my first Ironman in Texas in 13 days and need to try some of these chews…..
Sarah M.
Like you, I get sick on darn-near everything…Except Stinger products. I'll never forget that bad Luna day… Ooo. Sorry, Luna. I love Stinger's pom flavor, but I think the waffles might be my all-time favorite. Please, oh please, for mercy's sake, pick me.
I'd love to win the box of organic energy chews! I used to be a Clif Shot Bloks user, then I switched to Gu Chomps. Literally last week I learned about Honey Stinger Chews, bought a few bags for a long run and LOVED them! Is it a coincidence that I ran my fastest on a run where I used Honey Stinger Chews? Maybe, but I'd like to think they had something to do with it :^)
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I've liked Honey Stinger on Facebook
I linked to this contest on my Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/timweston)
I follow you
I like them on facebook
I'm semi addicted to their waffles, but havent tried the chews.
so chews 🙂
I would love a chance to win the Fruit Smoothie chews. I am just getting into triathlon and running and am worried about how gels are going to work with my sensitive stomach. I fell in love with Honey Stinger when I first read about them several months ago. I follow them on facebook and have tried the honey energy gel, chocolate energy bar and fruit smoothie chews and love all 3 of them and so does my stomach! Unfortunately I can't find them locally here.
I LOVE Honey Stinger chews but gotta tell ya that I think Pomegranate is waaay better than Fruit Smoothie. 😉 I can stomach GU, fortunately, because I ate 8 of them during my 50K on Saturday. But to mix it up a bit I also ate 2 packs of Honey Stingers. I'd like to try the waffles if I win! Love your blog!
Hello again! Already "like" Honey Stinger on Facebook but I did post a link on my wall. 🙂
I am now a follower 🙂
I just discovered Honey Stingers and bought some (both the chews and the waffles)this weekend but haven't yet tried them. I really like that they are made from honey and other natural ingredients.
Oh and I am already a fan on FB!
Follower! I would love to try your favorite-the fruit smoothie chews!
I'm already a part of your wolfpack.
I haven't tried either, but would love to try the chews. I've tried Chomps in the past, and that was WAY too much work for my tired marathoning body. (fruit smoothie sounds yummy)
I'm a follower!
I love honeystinger products as well! Although I have never tried the chews so that would be nice. :p
The origional honey flavored gel is really good, I used it in my last marathon. So delicious.
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So funny I just bought the pomegranate kind this week at REI to test.. I would LOVE LOVE more chews I tried a few today and did not want to stop eating them YUM!!
I am a Follower just cant comment often because I usually read at work and it is blocked.. FUN GIVEAWAY!!
I am following and I would like the try to win the energy chews because I am allergic to a lot of things and maybe I won't be allergic to these!!
Thanks for suggesting.
The waffles are the best invention ever. I love the vanilla ones when I am going for a long ride, it is my special treat when I get to the top of a hill when riding high grade. 🙂
And of course I have liked Honey Stinger on Facebook!
I'm a follower! I've never tried their chews, the goos are yummy! Btw, which LV is that?!
I am now a follower, thank heavens, where have you been all my life? And the best part is Stingers are already my go-to! I love them bc they effectively give me energy and are natural! So many of the other products have preservatives and colors added…yuck! Thanks for doing the giveaway!
I'm a follower! If lance like honeystinger, I'm in.
I'm a follower 🙂 and I would go with the energy chews!
Oh and I've never tried the chews or the waffels but I used to eat the energy bars – do they still make those?!?!