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in Running Gear and Accessories, Stridebox · September 19, 2017

September StrideBox Review

You know you’ve been really busy when your September StrideBox arrives on Wednesday (I think…maybe it was Tuesday) but you don’t open it until Sunday! Usually I am tearing into that box as soon as I get it. 

September StrideBox Review

Another way that you it’s been a rough week? When you got to grab chia seeds for your smoothie but grab the chocolate chips instead. I was thisclose to pouring them into the blender when I realized my mistake. It wouldn’t have been the worse thing! Actually, now that I think about it I probably could have used a little chocolate in my breakfast. 

chia seeds

So back to the September StrideBox. Let’s check out the goodies from this month:

Stride Guide

September StrideBox

  • Redd Bar Energy Bar- Mint Chocolate
  • Scratch Exercise Recovery Mix
  • Gu Energy Gel- Smores Flavor
  • Zip Fizz Energy Drink
  • Tiger Balm Pain Relief Ointment and Patch
  • No tangle zipper earbuds
StrideBox September

I am really intrigued by these headphones from the September StrideBox. They have a zipper to prevent them from tangling! I did get a pair of wireless ones, but I like to keep a separate pair for when I’m not running. I think these will be especially great for traveling. 

headphone

I’m also excited to eventually try a new flavor of Gu. I used to use some of the fruity ones and peanut butter flavor a few years ago, but certain ones were a little too sweet. Smores sounds like it would be one I might like!

On Sunday I tried the Redd Bar when I was at work. I was planning to be home for lunch but didn’t get out of there until around 2. This was the perfect snack to hold me over a few hours past my normal meal time. The texture kind of reminded me of a Lara Bar, but a little chewier. 

Redd Bar from September Stridebox

And obviously not from my September StrideBox, but there has been lots of Starbucks helping me get through the past couple of weeks as well. 

Starbucks

What would you want to try from the September StrideBox?
Do you have headphones that don’t tangle (or are wireless)?
Do you open your mail right away when it arrives?
What are the signs that it’s been a busy week for you?

I received this September StrideBox for free, but was not compensated for this post, and of course all opinions are my own!

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  1. meredith @ cookie chrunicles says

    September 19, 2017 at 6:09 am

    remember when I spilled those chia seeds all over my pantry? I swear I just cleaned up more seeds the other day and I spilled it like last year! and I’m intrigued by those ear buds too!

    • Lisa @ Mile By Mile says

      September 22, 2017 at 5:17 am

      Ugh I hate spilling chia seeds! I feel like I can never see them all to get them all up.

  2. Kimberly G says

    September 19, 2017 at 7:04 am

    The ZipFizz is really good! The company was at the Rock n Roll Philly Expo this weekend and I picked up a few more flavors!

    • Lisa @ Mile By Mile says

      September 22, 2017 at 5:17 am

      Thats good to know! I cant wait to try it!

  3. Marcia says

    September 19, 2017 at 7:12 am

    Good haul! That’s a fun GU flavor. I wish I could find the fun ones around here. When I buy an assortment on Amazon they always seem to be the boring flavors. I buy Zip Fizz at Costco. Ha! Chocolate chips would definitely not be the worst mistake ever!

    • Lisa @ Mile By Mile says

      September 22, 2017 at 5:18 am

      I haven’t ordered Gu in awhile but its nice to get to try samples before committing to ordering a whole box of something!

  4. Kimberly Hatting says

    September 19, 2017 at 8:01 am

    I’m straying away from GU…it just not sit well in the tummy about an hour after the finish line. I used to use the fruity flavors. I did try the salted caramel, but it felt so “thick” that it was hard to gulp down…and that’s even after it had been in my fuel belt for an hour or so. Maybe it was just the notion that it tasted too much like candy for my brain to accept it as fuel (?).

    • Lisa @ Mile By Mile says

      September 22, 2017 at 5:20 am

      You know, its been so long since I took fuel while running that I have no idea whether or not Gu will sit ok in my stomach anymore! There were definitely a few runs when my stomach didnt like certain gels. It is strange to eat something that tastes like candy while running.

  5. Lesley says

    September 19, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    Thankfully it doesn’t happen often, but I will get a pretty good headache if I’ve had an incredibly busy week. I do make sure I run because that lets me get rid of some stress, but that headache is my body’s way of saying it’s exhausted.

    • Lisa @ Mile By Mile says

      September 22, 2017 at 5:20 am

      Its good that you have running to help you deal with the stress!

  6. Marina @ Happy Healing says

    September 19, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    I’ve never heard of StrideBox! Sounds awesome. Smores sounds like a very tasty GU flavor!

    • Lisa @ Mile By Mile says

      September 22, 2017 at 5:21 am

      StrideBox is really great! I love being able to try fun new samples every month.

  7. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    September 19, 2017 at 7:10 pm

    I would want to try the smores flavor GU! I like unique flavors that you don’t see all the time!

    • Lisa @ Mile By Mile says

      September 22, 2017 at 5:21 am

      Thats what I was thinking! I get really bored of the same old berry flavors.

  8. Shathiso says

    September 20, 2017 at 4:02 am

    Those zipper headphones are too cool! Have never seen those before!

    • Lisa @ Mile By Mile says

      September 22, 2017 at 5:22 am

      Its a pretty cool concept, right? I hate when the cords get all tangled!

  9. Steven Saepan says

    September 20, 2017 at 8:29 am

    Stride Box is a great monthly subscription box service for runners. The best part is the fun you will have been surprised at what actually you will find. Well, your blog is nice. Thanks for sharing!

    • Lisa @ Mile By Mile says

      September 22, 2017 at 5:23 am

      I always enjoy trying new products in my StrideBox each month! And yes, its fun to be surprised with whats in there.

  10. Sarah @ Bucket List Tummy says

    September 20, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    I’m curious about that Redd bar! I’ve heard so much about skratch lately, maybe its something Ill try in my next marathon cycle. How much are the monthly stride boxes?

    • Lisa @ Mile By Mile says

      September 22, 2017 at 5:26 am

      I thought the Redd Bar was good and I was pretty impressed with the ingredients. The StrideBox is $15/month.

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