Tiff's Three Summer Favorites
Summer is here and we have the gear!
Skratch comes in bulk bags or single servings.
We asked the staff what three things they are particularly loving on their adventures this summer. Read on for Tiff’s current top three summer favorites
Skratch Hydration — I sweat a lot all of the time but once our HUMID Tennessee summer arrives I come back from my runs looking like I jumped in a pool (fun fact: once, after I had just finished a run, someone asked me if I had indeed gone swimming… so no, I’m not even being hyperbolic). All of that sweat means not only losing water but also losing electrolytes. I have found that I am someone who is particularly sensitive to losing electrolytes in sweat (another fun fact: people lose different amounts of electrolytes in their sweat, some people lose a little, some people lose a lot). If things really get off for me I can end up with a migraine. Because of this I am constantly trying to keep myself properly hydrated in the summer. I have been a fan of Nuun Hydration for a long time and I still drink it religiously — with only 1 gram of sugar and 15 calories, it is perfect for almost any occasion. Recently, however, I have also been loving Skratch Hydration. Skratch is a powder instead of a tablet and because of this it dissolves almost instantly (just give it a good shake). It is also made with real fruit and has more sugar in it than Nuun (about 17-19 grams depending on the flavor versus that 1 gram in Nuun) and clocks in at about 80 cals a serving. Beyond giving you some energy during a workout, the sugar speeds up the rehydration process in the gut and, with its real fruit, it tastes delicious. Skratch has been a daily summer go-to for me!
Terra Sweatshirt — Why is a sweatshirt on my summer go-to list? Because during the summer months people turn up the air conditioning inside to the point that I feel like I am in the artic tundra (especially if I’m wearing shorts). Unbearable. I try to always have some kind of light jacket or sweater nearby for these occasions and the Terra sweatshirt delivers. It is lightweight for a sweatshirt so you’re not sweating in it but staying just the right temp. It is also perfect for summer evenings sitting on the porch or by the campfire. Plus it looks good! So many reasons to love this Terra classic.
Lems Boulder Boot Summit tackling Great Sand Dunes National Park
Lems Boulder Boot Summit — Okay, it’s true, we don’t carry this model IN the store but we do carry it and will order it for you. This is my new hiking boot and I am obsessed. It has that generous foot bed like all of Lems (think Altra’s footshape shoes but not only in running shoes) so your toes can splay out happily even after hiking many miles, and it is a waterproof leather so it is both functional and sharp looking (they also have a waterproof vegan canvas version). The difference between this Boulder Boot and the original model is that the tread is much more aggressive making it a true hiking boot. This shoe took me all over Colorado this summer and found itself over a huge range of landscapes from slushy snow, to up and over sand dunes, to rocky trails and in creeks — it performed like a champ. This earns it a spot in my top 3 summer Terra items!
Honorable Mentions — Goodrs, Klean Freak wipes, Terra Summer Sizzler beach mat.
Terra Girls Episode 1
Terra Girls is BACK! Tune in for the first episode of the relaunch and learn the history of Terra Girls, how many miles 10,000 steps equals, Tiff's preferred water temperature and, of course, about some of our favorite shoes!