I don't see it ever happening in a large event (10,000+) for two reasons. 1. It's going to take a lot of time for the volunteers to place these lids on each and every cup and 2. You won't be able to stack the cups on top of each other as they always do in the larger events. Nice idea though, and maybe could work in a local 5k type of event.
I've never ran a marathon but I have always wondered about how the runners could drink from the cups provided. This product seems to hit all the major points of a great invention. I think there is also a possible market for the lid at fast food restaurant drive-thrus as this lid looks more stable then the current straw and lid.
It's a great product! I see many advantages to using this lid in marathons as it will streamline the drinking experience for runners. I hope you are able to mass-produce your product soon and that Marathon directors will see how the product will improve the Marathon experience!
It's not a sippy cup. In fact it does the exact opposite of a sippy. I don't see how it can't be better than just a regular paper cup. It's simple and solves a problem. Good luck.
that's a really great idea. smart, cheap to produce (i'm assuming) and totally innovative. I don't think you'll have any trouble finding a company to support you!
The only way this will fly is if you get the RDs to use them. Having been one for 10 years I can tell you that drinks and cups are typically provided gratis by the sports drink industry. So you need to sell them to the providers. Good luck.
As a runner,great idea....for the race director I think it will be a hard sell. I sell technical shirts and running caps to races and work with race directors everyday. The are only looking at way to streamline their event and cut cost as they have seen a huge drop in sponsorship dollars due to the economy. That said, if enough runner demand it they will have to make it work. Good luck. I would be happy to share more thoughts with you if you reply or post something on my channel
Wade - great product. I just ran my first 1/2 marathon and one of the very annoying things about it was that I got more water all over me, than in my mouth. It was very frustrating. This is an excellent idea and something that will enhance the racing experience for any racer or director looking to put on a high class race. I hope your product picks up momentum and people see the benefit it will provide. I like the video too! I can tell my friend, "hey - I ran with that guy once!" Bryan L.
I've never run a marathon but this product looks like it'll become really popular. Wish I had money to invest in this product like other people have been saying.
If you require an artist to design your product packaging I am a low cost alternative. I think your idea will go far. I like how it is stackable for boxing and shipping. This may revolutionize even regular lid all together, you can even add a straw like with any cup, I would rather see this than the lids on Mcdonalds type cups.
This is a great idea! I used to run lots of races, but have been out of it for a number of years. I'm 60 now and I'm going to start running races again if I can drink from a cup with a lid like this!
It's a great idea if you can get race directors to adopt it. Best bet is probably to go after smaller events. If enough runners see them in races and like them they will demand them of RDs. Obviously there are some logistical issue to work out for RDs but these challenges are minor. From a guy that struggles with losing tremendous time at water stops, I would LOVE to see these.
This is a great idea. I too get frustrated with those darn cups and the water spilling out. Re hydration is important! I'd love to see this at one of my next local races.
I love this idea! My only concern would be mess and difficulty during clean up. As you toss it aside, lid would need to mostly stay on. Otherwise you are asking race volunteers to do twice the clean up. And with the lid being clear, it might be difficult to see which might mean a lot of missed pick up at the venue.
I am an experienced runner and have experienced a lot of spillage at the water stations during most races. Even though I do not drink all of the water they give out (to limit the amt of fluid splashing around in my stomach while running), the sippy cup would help me control what I drink. I would love to use this product. Although the only problem I see arising is that it may take the volunteers more time to assemble, therefore the race events would need more volunteers.
It is a very good idea and I really hope it goes I to mass production. If its recyclable then that is a good idea. I font run but I like your product. Best of wishes.
@LowryderKid I like the idea. I would think selling it to the consumer would be better than trying to get the vendor to buy it. They are setting up 200 cups at a time and then putting cardboard down. then adding another 200 cups on top of that. They have the same thing for soda cans. That plus people discard the water cups and it is a disaster already. Adding that lid would be just more trash.
Wow, this is one of those products where I'm like, "Why the hell didn't *I* think of this?!?!" Why wasn't this thought of sooner? I can't wait to use it!
this looks very useful. I would back it 110%. this does not only help out runners but would be a cool idea for kids in the car or out playing. big thumbs up and I think thy will like it too. best of luck to.
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That looks totally useful! Why wouldn't someone want that if it's going to help the people running the marathon? Kudos for thinking of such a great product!
Have you ever volunteered at a marathon? Have you considered how the addition of this lid would fit into the volunteers' process? As a frequent volunteer, this looks like a huge PITA. As a runner, this looks like a slight improvement over "the pinch"
not a bad idea. it's like a cross between a slurpee (7/11) lid and a sippy cup and seems convenient and cheap. i'm not a runner but i seems like a good idea to me
It’s a really good idea. I just would like to recommend you to think about the material you are going to use (just in case) because it is key aspect to develop the product. I’m not against plastic; still I think it is important to reduce the amount of waste we produce because for a sustainable society to work we have not only to recycle but to reuse and reduce waste. Recycling costs energy. Is it recyclable? Is it reusable?
Thank you. Good luck and greetings from a fellow engineer.
great idea, great concept, i want some for my own.
Only thoughts would be feasibility with costs (i.e. would the (opportunity) cost for race organizers be less than the convenience for runners).
also, strength of plastic. i know at aid stations, pre-made drinks are typically stacked with boards inbetween. just wondering if they would be strong enough to hold weight stacked.
Wow this is actually pretty cool. It's very simple, which is good. But its very effective. Maybe you could even market them for fast food places so a parent can just throw one on top of a cup they get from there (for their kids). Cool idea.
Great idea and it is different from other sippy cup lids...clear, wider opening, I would have loved it if restaurants had these for my kids when they were little. McDonals? hmmm
So this is essentially a sippy cup for grown ups? I'm surprised someone didn't come up with this sooner. It's like those no spill cups people use for liquor. Simple but effective.
1. I don't like that it's disposable. The last thing we need is more plastic going to the landfill, which is precisely what will happen with this, even if it is recyclable (let's be serious - when they are cleaning up the cups, they will NOT take the lids off of each).
2. You would have to convince the organizers of a marathon to use these lids, or you would need to have someone set up to meet you at drink stops to put the lid on for you beforehand. Both of these tasks are arduous and annoying.
@o0Theresa0o I do agree with you on the fact that it being disposable is not the best thing, but do you really think placing this small plastic lid on a cup is arduous? Come on.
I am POSITIVE the person who is handing you the cup can spare 4 seconds to place a plastic lid on a paper cup.
@nyrangersfm It's not putting the lid on that is problematic. It's getting someone to go to each drink station, be there & wait there for you, get passed the organizers, get a cup, put the lid on & hand you the drink. Some marathon organizers hand out the drinks themselves to protect the runners. Otherwise, you have to get the organizers to do it for everyone, which for some marathons, is several thousand people, aka several thousand cups. It's good in theory, bad in practice IMO.
@o0Theresa0o but how could you have something that's not disposable? They could make one that isn't but who would wash them? I understand the problem with more garbage but I don't see a way of getting around it in situations like marathons where so many people are participating.
@TheSweetDream Perhaps come up with a biodegradable version. If it's only for one time use, there should be a material that can be used that will quickly disintegrate but last long enough for its purpose.
What about installing a baffle like in a car's gas tank. those are specifically designed to reduce sloshing and I could see that being useful here. Probably needs to be more of a reusable lid for it to work though, or it hangs from the bottom of the disposable lid so when you place the lid on the disposable cup it drops into the cup first.
Good idea. If you can keep the cost down you will do great. Shaycarl is a good option, he is a great promoter and people love him. Plus he lost a ton of weight and runs a lot so he will be easy to connect with. Good luck
I'm not much of a runner, but this really seems like a great idea! All the liquid that is spilled without a lid is a total waste, so this seems very good.
Great idea, great design! As a more minor detail, it would also help the volunteers to stay dry! (speaking from experience with the traditional style) ^_^
Good Idea, I have always noticed how stupid it looks when watching marathons, all that water going everywhere, I wondered why no one found a better way but here it is.
Love this idea! I have run 20+ 5ks in my life and in just about everyone i have had water go up my nose and it sucks! This idea is awesome! Hope it checks on quick
Great idea! I dont know why nobody else has done this or why they're not in races yet. Hopefully yours is the first to be mass produced and put in races worldwide!
its a great idea! however, i would say it would be perfect for marathon events but for daily running use a water bottle is best. so if you havent thought already, target the people who oversee the marathon event operations. every competitor would appreciate this addition. my last concern which is a how does the plastic affect the environment. again, great idea and you have my support
We should try and get Shay Butler to promote this for you. He has a lot of viewers and he is very into running, as well as hoping to run some marathons this year. He really helped Arturo out, anyway.
I think it's a great concept! The funny part is, it really is just a "sippy cup" for adults but still, brilliant to bring that idea into marathons! Wish you success!
the only thing I can think of is the fact that you have to put the lid on the cup and with the big races 10,0000 plus people it might be hard to do so.
Not that Shay Carl ever pays attention to my tweets - but I tweeted this to him hoping he'll somehow see it and look at your invention and maybe help promote it - kinda cool for runners! Yeah!
How soon do you anticipate getting some of these produced. I know a race director here in AZ starting a new half marathon (to be a full marathon next year) and they may be willing to test these out. The race is March 3rd.
Sorry, but this is just a giant 'sippy cup'. How can you get a patent when it is just a larger version of an already existing product? Do a google image search for 'sippy cup'.
@ccgsales I think the "sippy cup" part is obvious in the design, but he's not marketing the cup as a whole, nor the "don't spill" design. What he's marketing is a disposable lid that can be used for marathons at drink stations, not something the runner carries the whole time. Think about the function of a lid on paper coffee cups.
@WhoIsCarla I fully understood that it was a lid... it's just that it looks *exactly* like the lid of a sippy cup. I don't see any way around getting a unique patent for this design... maybe some derivative if the original sippy cup design, but as an original patent, I don't think so.
You should take this idea to Shark Tank!! I can see Cuban buying into it and making you a lot of money!!
FashionLover211 2 weeks ago
@FashionLover211 Once again, americans changing an already good show - Dragons Den = which sounds ten times better
VideoReply 1 week ago
*too much waste. Just used the water "bags" in Miami, much easier and no air being swallowed!
saysurf 2 weeks ago
Too much was
saysurf 2 weeks ago
Excellent idea.
cclaborde 3 weeks ago
I don't see it ever happening in a large event (10,000+) for two reasons. 1. It's going to take a lot of time for the volunteers to place these lids on each and every cup and 2. You won't be able to stack the cups on top of each other as they always do in the larger events. Nice idea though, and maybe could work in a local 5k type of event.
bsullivan161 3 weeks ago
genius! i never get water during my races cus its impossible to drink. but this would b awesome
Anniebananie1230 3 weeks ago
awesome great concept idea and very usable!!
Morkie19 1 month ago
love the design would be very beneficial and useful to runners
itsmepri 1 month ago
I've never ran a marathon but I have always wondered about how the runners could drink from the cups provided. This product seems to hit all the major points of a great invention. I think there is also a possible market for the lid at fast food restaurant drive-thrus as this lid looks more stable then the current straw and lid.
peachy6969 1 month ago
It's a great product! I see many advantages to using this lid in marathons as it will streamline the drinking experience for runners. I hope you are able to mass-produce your product soon and that Marathon directors will see how the product will improve the Marathon experience!
kraz11funk5 1 month ago
cool.
acds413 1 month ago
ugh
AmyAndrewAdventures 1 month ago
It's not a sippy cup. In fact it does the exact opposite of a sippy. I don't see how it can't be better than just a regular paper cup. It's simple and solves a problem. Good luck.
Keefster 1 month ago
that's a really great idea. smart, cheap to produce (i'm assuming) and totally innovative. I don't think you'll have any trouble finding a company to support you!
cowsareawesome100 1 month ago
The only way this will fly is if you get the RDs to use them. Having been one for 10 years I can tell you that drinks and cups are typically provided gratis by the sports drink industry. So you need to sell them to the providers. Good luck.
RDJim 1 month ago
Looks like one of those old Tupperware Sippy Cup
RecordsCollector 1 month ago
It's a good idea! But how is this different from a Sippy cup lid? It could work for both runners and babies.
couponville1 1 month ago
awwwww you removed all the comments that said you look like Arturo
overactive1 1 month ago
This is a great idea. I hope to see it mass produced sometime in the near future!
CodyKoeppen 1 month ago 5
Its a child's sippy cup but disposable style....Way to take an original idea and put a twist on it
crxorcist 1 month ago
Whoa, I have never seen a video with so many removed comments.
greasydame 1 month ago
As a runner,great idea....for the race director I think it will be a hard sell. I sell technical shirts and running caps to races and work with race directors everyday. The are only looking at way to streamline their event and cut cost as they have seen a huge drop in sponsorship dollars due to the economy. That said, if enough runner demand it they will have to make it work. Good luck. I would be happy to share more thoughts with you if you reply or post something on my channel
RunwithMurph 1 month ago
You evaluated and solved a problem. God bless America. Now let's make these lids standard.
vmkrebs 1 month ago
Wade - great product. I just ran my first 1/2 marathon and one of the very annoying things about it was that I got more water all over me, than in my mouth. It was very frustrating. This is an excellent idea and something that will enhance the racing experience for any racer or director looking to put on a high class race. I hope your product picks up momentum and people see the benefit it will provide. I like the video too! I can tell my friend, "hey - I ran with that guy once!" Bryan L.
byumiler 1 month ago
This product is like the upside-down ketchup bottle. Why has it not already been invented 100 years ago?
pkplaceDOTblogspot 1 month ago
Post this on kickstarter and you will get more investors.
joelsandoman 1 month ago
this is brilliant
thewriteside 1 month ago
I've never run a marathon but this product looks like it'll become really popular. Wish I had money to invest in this product like other people have been saying.
KnightofBrokenHearts 1 month ago
I think it's a great idea...I don't run marathons personally, but I have seen a few and have witnessed the issues you addressed. Good luck!
TheVision21 1 month ago
The best ideas are the simple ones! good job!
branshen 1 month ago
If you require an artist to design your product packaging I am a low cost alternative. I think your idea will go far. I like how it is stackable for boxing and shipping. This may revolutionize even regular lid all together, you can even add a straw like with any cup, I would rather see this than the lids on Mcdonalds type cups.
Granitelion 1 month ago
This is a great idea! I used to run lots of races, but have been out of it for a number of years. I'm 60 now and I'm going to start running races again if I can drink from a cup with a lid like this!
ghermitboy 1 month ago
this is a great idea
DivonJal 1 month ago
It's a great idea if you can get race directors to adopt it. Best bet is probably to go after smaller events. If enough runners see them in races and like them they will demand them of RDs. Obviously there are some logistical issue to work out for RDs but these challenges are minor. From a guy that struggles with losing tremendous time at water stops, I would LOVE to see these.
pgithens1 1 month ago
This is a great idea. I too get frustrated with those darn cups and the water spilling out. Re hydration is important! I'd love to see this at one of my next local races.
CinephileChelsea 1 month ago
Awesome! Love the idea! Good luck and don't give up!
Cyndsterful 1 month ago
very cool
marniespeaks 1 month ago
Wow... This is actually really smart!
alizaaquino1 1 month ago
Great Idea
cbassproductions 1 month ago
I love this idea! My only concern would be mess and difficulty during clean up. As you toss it aside, lid would need to mostly stay on. Otherwise you are asking race volunteers to do twice the clean up. And with the lid being clear, it might be difficult to see which might mean a lot of missed pick up at the venue.
allimoses 1 month ago
This is a great idea! Don't give up on it.
nw0528 2 months ago
I am an experienced runner and have experienced a lot of spillage at the water stations during most races. Even though I do not drink all of the water they give out (to limit the amt of fluid splashing around in my stomach while running), the sippy cup would help me control what I drink. I would love to use this product. Although the only problem I see arising is that it may take the volunteers more time to assemble, therefore the race events would need more volunteers.
dkirchmeyer 2 months ago
GREAT IDEA!!!!
gabalina 2 months ago
If I was a runner, I would buy it and use it :D
GDHGDYFJH 2 months ago
Thats cool
beckchasewolfe 2 months ago
So I never ran a marathon, at least not so far. But I think its a great idea.
9ntropy 2 months ago
It is a very good idea and I really hope it goes I to mass production. If its recyclable then that is a good idea. I font run but I like your product. Best of wishes.
payaso2009x 2 months ago
Your product is awesome. (+3)
payaso2009x 2 months ago
i truthfully hope your invention becomes common place
scottkarge 2 months ago
How do you stack the cups?
jaskulma6 2 months ago
@jaskulma6 i guess you stack the lids and the cups apart
LowryderKid 2 months ago
@LowryderKid I like the idea. I would think selling it to the consumer would be better than trying to get the vendor to buy it. They are setting up 200 cups at a time and then putting cardboard down. then adding another 200 cups on top of that. They have the same thing for soda cans. That plus people discard the water cups and it is a disaster already. Adding that lid would be just more trash.
jaskulma6 2 months ago
Get these out there!
guitarism1021 2 months ago
very cool! :)
greekitaliangerman 2 months ago
Won't it fly out, when you pinch the cup?
blasel33 2 months ago
@blasel33 He's saying you don't have to pinch the cup anymore with the lid.
11past2 2 months ago
@11past2 What I meant is, that when you grab the cup while running and being exhausted you might pinch the cup accidentally when you grab it.
blasel33 2 months ago
that is very smart !
HypNosE777DK 2 months ago
Wow, this is one of those products where I'm like, "Why the hell didn't *I* think of this?!?!" Why wasn't this thought of sooner? I can't wait to use it!
OSB40oz 2 months ago
Dude, that is an awesome invention!
AllieCat666 2 months ago
very nice concept
airodnov 2 months ago
Great simple invention!
fnadde42 2 months ago
this looks very useful. I would back it 110%. this does not only help out runners but would be a cool idea for kids in the car or out playing. big thumbs up and I think thy will like it too. best of luck to.
ashleeschannel1 2 months ago
I would like to invest
cross496 2 months ago 35
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CSInnovations 2 months ago 60
@CSInnovations
I think it's a good idea
callogician 3 weeks ago
That looks totally useful! Why wouldn't someone want that if it's going to help the people running the marathon? Kudos for thinking of such a great product!
hersheyam 2 months ago
EVERYBODY TWEET THIS VIDEO TO SHAYCARL!!
romodrummerjz 2 months ago 2
Looks awesome!
kriskitty10 2 months ago
Have you ever volunteered at a marathon? Have you considered how the addition of this lid would fit into the volunteers' process? As a frequent volunteer, this looks like a huge PITA. As a runner, this looks like a slight improvement over "the pinch"
SenojZilla 2 months ago
Good idea, but I don't think big marathons will spend the time to put them on every cup. It would just take too long.
olasonn 2 months ago
I think it's an awesome idea. It would definitely work if you had them on the cups already when people handed them to the runners.
K2theSwenny 2 months ago
that seems like a really great idea!
xthatoneguyx 2 months ago
not a bad idea. it's like a cross between a slurpee (7/11) lid and a sippy cup and seems convenient and cheap. i'm not a runner but i seems like a good idea to me
xHollyDaysx 2 months ago 2
15 marathons?? That's 388 more miles than I've run in my life!
dtj41 2 months ago
good luck! i think it is a good concept. hope you make millions!
OURnewADVENTURES 2 months ago
It’s a really good idea. I just would like to recommend you to think about the material you are going to use (just in case) because it is key aspect to develop the product. I’m not against plastic; still I think it is important to reduce the amount of waste we produce because for a sustainable society to work we have not only to recycle but to reuse and reduce waste. Recycling costs energy. Is it recyclable? Is it reusable?
Thank you. Good luck and greetings from a fellow engineer.
18snufkin1988 2 months ago
love it.
great idea, great concept, i want some for my own.
Only thoughts would be feasibility with costs (i.e. would the (opportunity) cost for race organizers be less than the convenience for runners).
also, strength of plastic. i know at aid stations, pre-made drinks are typically stacked with boards inbetween. just wondering if they would be strong enough to hold weight stacked.
scale of 1-100, its a 100. no joke. awesome.
TheConMan423 2 months ago
i just bring a syringe of water with me while i run and inject it straight into my neck.
pipuk3 2 months ago
Wow this is actually pretty cool. It's very simple, which is good. But its very effective. Maybe you could even market them for fast food places so a parent can just throw one on top of a cup they get from there (for their kids). Cool idea.
mpp101 2 months ago
Great idea and it is different from other sippy cup lids...clear, wider opening, I would have loved it if restaurants had these for my kids when they were little. McDonals? hmmm
TheBalcour 2 months ago
Are they made out of biodegradable materials? Biodegradable corn plastics are cheap and easy to come by, you should definitely look into it.
Bosoxfanpw7 2 months ago 2
Simple. Practical. Awesome.
whibru179 2 months ago
genius!
jamesstencil 2 months ago
So this is essentially a sippy cup for grown ups? I'm surprised someone didn't come up with this sooner. It's like those no spill cups people use for liquor. Simple but effective.
tazz9690 2 months ago
It kinda looks like a sippy cup lid! I love it!
14Meliah 2 months ago
Great concept, I think its great, don't listen to the negative people, they will always find something wrong with something new
lgw115 2 months ago 31
I think this is a very good idea!
It's very efficient and only takes a couple of seconds for the person who is handing you the drink to put the lid on.
nyrangersfm 2 months ago
Shark Tank
kakrohn 2 months ago
1. I don't like that it's disposable. The last thing we need is more plastic going to the landfill, which is precisely what will happen with this, even if it is recyclable (let's be serious - when they are cleaning up the cups, they will NOT take the lids off of each).
2. You would have to convince the organizers of a marathon to use these lids, or you would need to have someone set up to meet you at drink stops to put the lid on for you beforehand. Both of these tasks are arduous and annoying.
o0Theresa0o 2 months ago
@o0Theresa0o I do agree with you on the fact that it being disposable is not the best thing, but do you really think placing this small plastic lid on a cup is arduous? Come on.
I am POSITIVE the person who is handing you the cup can spare 4 seconds to place a plastic lid on a paper cup.
nyrangersfm 2 months ago
@nyrangersfm It's not putting the lid on that is problematic. It's getting someone to go to each drink station, be there & wait there for you, get passed the organizers, get a cup, put the lid on & hand you the drink. Some marathon organizers hand out the drinks themselves to protect the runners. Otherwise, you have to get the organizers to do it for everyone, which for some marathons, is several thousand people, aka several thousand cups. It's good in theory, bad in practice IMO.
o0Theresa0o 2 months ago
@o0Theresa0o but how could you have something that's not disposable? They could make one that isn't but who would wash them? I understand the problem with more garbage but I don't see a way of getting around it in situations like marathons where so many people are participating.
TheSweetDream 2 months ago
@TheSweetDream Perhaps come up with a biodegradable version. If it's only for one time use, there should be a material that can be used that will quickly disintegrate but last long enough for its purpose.
o0Theresa0o 2 months ago
@o0Theresa0o that would probably not be worth the cost.
TheSweetDream 2 months ago
get shaycarl involved like other comments have said. im sure he has the hook ups cuz he represents and promotes a lot of stuff as well
TheNumber2Pencil546 2 months ago
Awesome! I don't run marathons but I do run 5ks all the time and I find it so hard to drink the water while you run. This is a GREAT idea!!!
lindsey91288m 2 months ago
great idea, I don't run marathons but I do run quite a bit at the gym and this concept makes a lot of sense.
barbaric37 2 months ago
This looks awesome!
brandilynauntb 2 months ago
That sounds really neat. I don't run races but I see that you are passionate about that sort of thing. Great idea
TheBritbomb 2 months ago
What about installing a baffle like in a car's gas tank. those are specifically designed to reduce sloshing and I could see that being useful here. Probably needs to be more of a reusable lid for it to work though, or it hangs from the bottom of the disposable lid so when you place the lid on the disposable cup it drops into the cup first.
4Q3W2E1R 2 months ago
Shay needs to get the word out to his 1 million+ followers! I tweeted him your link
wildredrose99 2 months ago
I'm not a runner, but this sounds pretty clever.
SherriSLC 2 months ago
i love the idea, its simple yet brilliant. btw you sir genius look very much alike a certain sublime youtuber;)
thinkwhatsyourlife 2 months ago
this is an awesome idea!
trojan73bcn 2 months ago
brilliant!
PDFnP 2 months ago
This is a great idea!
CaseyRB123 2 months ago
that's actually a really good idea. good luck!
fortunecookiemonstr 2 months ago
This is what a camelback is for!
kaczurda 2 months ago
Great idea!
Sarah77005 2 months ago
this seems like a very great product!
q1a2z3q4a5z6 2 months ago
it's a cool and definitely a realistic idea !
junomongous 2 months ago
im not even a marathoner and i want to use this
whiterexy789 2 months ago
this is actually a nice idea
jotadejavi 2 months ago
Great Idea!
PlumpBeauty03 2 months ago
you should go on the show Shark
sailorceb 2 months ago
this sounds like a great idea!
themonsunxXx 2 months ago
Awesome Idea.... I never accept drinks while im running a race bc of the hastle
OatsRunner01 2 months ago
Good idea. If you can keep the cost down you will do great. Shaycarl is a good option, he is a great promoter and people love him. Plus he lost a ton of weight and runs a lot so he will be easy to connect with. Good luck
lbxsh2850 2 months ago
I'm not much of a runner, but this really seems like a great idea! All the liquid that is spilled without a lid is a total waste, so this seems very good.
paigelfinch 2 months ago
As a runner, I think this would be a necessity for races. It's a great idea, for races, not training of course.
ISAYLORI 2 months ago
SHAYCARL NEEDS TO SEE THIS LIKE RIGHT NOW! :)
AshleyHedge 2 months ago 69
@AshleyHedge did you tweet him the link???
wildredrose99 2 months ago
this is genius!
MaryHiggs9618 2 months ago
very clever. if I ever go run a marathon, i would love to drink from one of those as I probably need all the water i can get!
lawiince 2 months ago
very innovative!!!
getwitit51 2 months ago
one of shay's new years resolution is to run 4 marathons, this could really help!!!!!
panda23567 2 months ago
Great idea, great design! As a more minor detail, it would also help the volunteers to stay dry! (speaking from experience with the traditional style) ^_^
heart2hearter 2 months ago
Genius, great design
thefoxrider911 2 months ago
Yeah go for it! This is a really good idea!
rockonmyfriends 2 months ago
Good Idea, I have always noticed how stupid it looks when watching marathons, all that water going everywhere, I wondered why no one found a better way but here it is.
RandomNameName 2 months ago
great concept
Karpmedia 2 months ago
Love this idea! I have run 20+ 5ks in my life and in just about everyone i have had water go up my nose and it sucks! This idea is awesome! Hope it checks on quick
bigwes510 2 months ago
thats awesome
mexicanmanjohn 2 months ago
i think it is a great idea!
winnynguyen39 2 months ago
very innovative
akarene 2 months ago
Nice
michaelstanger 2 months ago
Sippy cup for adults :) cool idea!
ilovegerardo 2 months ago 2
AWESOME!
WeepingWilowInDaRain 2 months ago
are they supposed to be disposable or reusable?
piapolkadot2 2 months ago 3
@piapolkadot2 - This specific version intended for marathoners is designed as a "disposable" cup lid.
CSInnovations 2 months ago 3
Great idea! I dont know why nobody else has done this or why they're not in races yet. Hopefully yours is the first to be mass produced and put in races worldwide!
QadamProductions 2 months ago
its a great idea! however, i would say it would be perfect for marathon events but for daily running use a water bottle is best. so if you havent thought already, target the people who oversee the marathon event operations. every competitor would appreciate this addition. my last concern which is a how does the plastic affect the environment. again, great idea and you have my support
Rainsy219 2 months ago
Awesome idea. Has no effect on my life WHATSOEVER but, good for you!
greedlusthate 2 months ago
as innovative and handy as it is. it just seems like a waste of plastic, even though it's recyclable.
caysaintd 2 months ago
I like it
Klovepeace13 2 months ago
Very cool! I think this is a great idea!
kaileysbaer 2 months ago
By the way, I really like this idea! I especially like how it's not vacuumed but still controllable to drink from.
Lillietastic 2 months ago
We should try and get Shay Butler to promote this for you. He has a lot of viewers and he is very into running, as well as hoping to run some marathons this year. He really helped Arturo out, anyway.
Lillietastic 2 months ago
it´s cool. You should consult with your fellow runners. That´s your target.
LWong22 2 months ago
I think it's a great concept! The funny part is, it really is just a "sippy cup" for adults but still, brilliant to bring that idea into marathons! Wish you success!
jaaacquelineee 2 months ago 2
the only thing I can think of is the fact that you have to put the lid on the cup and with the big races 10,0000 plus people it might be hard to do so.
E11ama 2 months ago
This is a great Idea, I shall share with all my runner friends!
E11ama 2 months ago
cooooolllio!
alannabunny 2 months ago
Not that Shay Carl ever pays attention to my tweets - but I tweeted this to him hoping he'll somehow see it and look at your invention and maybe help promote it - kinda cool for runners! Yeah!
ImTheDaveman 2 months ago
I think its a great idea!! Cheap to make and still easy to clean up and recycle! Great idea!
scorpioizzle1511 2 months ago
pretty cool!
laurasuzy1981 2 months ago
seems great!!!
iloveturtlebiscuits 2 months ago
The greatest minds are able to take problems with a simple approach and simple solution... Well Done! :)
footprints2006 2 months ago
Great idea. Good luck and I hope it works out for you.
lori8973 2 months ago
i agree, shay needs to see this!
LuvMe4Mex3X 2 months ago
brilliant!
SumYungDumHo 2 months ago
it seems very good ^^
littlesoldiergraba 2 months ago
You should post this on KickStarter
LessThinkMoreDo 2 months ago
I think it's a good idea. :)
windmeupandwatchmego 2 months ago
Someone get Shay to see this
wallllflower 2 months ago
I'm not a runner, but this just looks good and makes sense.
scottsadventures 2 months ago
How soon do you anticipate getting some of these produced. I know a race director here in AZ starting a new half marathon (to be a full marathon next year) and they may be willing to test these out. The race is March 3rd.
DanTheNBAFan 2 months ago
awesome!
innovationR 2 months ago
Sorry, but this is just a giant 'sippy cup'. How can you get a patent when it is just a larger version of an already existing product? Do a google image search for 'sippy cup'.
ccgsales 2 months ago
@ccgsales I think the "sippy cup" part is obvious in the design, but he's not marketing the cup as a whole, nor the "don't spill" design. What he's marketing is a disposable lid that can be used for marathons at drink stations, not something the runner carries the whole time. Think about the function of a lid on paper coffee cups.
WhoIsCarla 2 months ago 5
@WhoIsCarla I fully understood that it was a lid... it's just that it looks *exactly* like the lid of a sippy cup. I don't see any way around getting a unique patent for this design... maybe some derivative if the original sippy cup design, but as an original patent, I don't think so.
ccgsales 2 months ago
love it !!! :D yeah Shaycarl must see this !
allinbrocade 2 months ago 65