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Please welcome guest blogger Coach Mike, an RRCA Certified Running Coach, to the SPIbelt blog. He started running when he reached 235 lbs and felt terrible. After a first run of 1.9 miles, Mike thought I was going to die....

Trail mix is the perfect, healthy snack that’s protein packed. Forget GORP, try these three yummy mixes as a healthy snack to carry in your SPIbelt before or after your run! Pumpkin Seed Trail Mix: Pumpkin seeds Raisins Almonds Sunflower...

It was 2008, and at 5’3″ and 178lbs, I no longer recognized the girl in the mirror. My 110 lb, size 0 frame was long gone. I was sleeping 20 hours a day and wearing a heart monitor. My digestive...

  The SPI H2O™ Venture hydration belt will transform your long runs! It is bounce free and eliminates bulky bottle holders. The 2″ elastic supports up to 16 oz. of water or can be used on its own as a...

Please welcome fitness writer Shelly Stinson to the SPIbelt blog! While most people look forward to spring because the trees start to grow new leaves, flowers pop up and bloom, and temperatures begin to rise, runners look forward to it...

Wow, what a day! Our team decided to do a fun contest today to celebrate Leap Year by giving away free SPIbelts to those who could find a hidden frog on our website. We thought the response would be good...

The leap frog’s supplies are gone but keep an eye out for our next giveaway coming soon! Sign up for emails to make sure you don’t miss it: http://bit.ly/spibeltnews

It’s that time of the year again! We’ve put together the guide for every person on your list, from the athlete to the tech lover. Check out the guide! FOR THE MARATHONER Give the marathoner in your life the best...

Please welcome George Melichar to the SPIbelt blog! He is guest posting today with a review of our SPI H2O™ Companion. Running my errands and training in New Orleans has lead me to be creative when searching for water fountains,...

Hi! My name is Bobby and I’m The SPIbelt Guy. You may have seen me at different race expos around the country repping SPIbelt or on some of our product tags (I know, I’m famous). Saying that I’m passionate about...

Please welcome blogger Run Megan Run to the SPIbelt blog! She’s guest posting today with her list of fall training must-haves. It’s supposedly almost fall (I’m celebrating a high of “only” 85 here in Southern California today!), and as the...

Happy National Trail Mix Day! Forget GORP, try these three yummy mixes as a healthy snack after your next run! Pumpkin Seed Trail Mix: Pumpkin seeds Raisins Almonds Sunflower seeds Hit The Trail Mix: Granola Cashews Dried cranberries Almonds Hawaiian...

Fall race season is coming and we know you’ll be gearing up and training hard! We asked our SPIbelt team members what some of their best advice is for fall training. Here are our top 10 tips: Find a good...

Please welcome blogger Selena Baity from The Freckled Fit Girl to the SPIbelt blog! She’s guest posting today with 10 tips on sweating it out in the colder months. If I controlled the weather it would be 85° and sunny...

At SPIbelt we understand that the right pair of shoes are a major component of any successful run. Wearing a good pair of shoes can help prevent foot and ankle injury and contribute to making your workout a more positive...

With all of the different fitness belt options out there today, it’s easy to understand why consumers have a hard time making a choice. They all bring a lot to the table when it comes to suitable exercise belts. However,...

We get so many fun pics of SPIbelt users. Our favorites, hands down, are the ones we receive from our young pumpers who’ve been diagnosed with T1 diabetes. Ava is one of these young rock stars who has gone through...

If you’re looking for something exciting to do during spring break in Austin, look no further than SXSW. This giant festival is chock-full of musical guests, interactive panels, and highly-anticipated film premieres. As exciting as SXSW can be; however, keeping...

– By George Melichar   The first time I ran a marathon I was focused on navigating through the expo and getting to the race on time the next morning. I never thought about what I was going to do...

From the marathoner to the animal lover, we’ve got something for that hard-to-shop-for person in your life! Below are our favorites for the holidays. SPIbelt Original You can’t go wrong with a classic. Throw some hand warmers in to keep...

The SPIbelt is a simple product with an infinite amount of potential. While most fans use their SPIbelts while running or to store diabetes accessories, there’s plenty more that can be done with this one accessory. Take a peek at...