Department of Sodium Studies and Brine Sciences

Mile 18 Is WhereRaces Fall Apart.

Fast Pickle is a 3oz intentionally hypertonic electrolyte shot — 570mg sodium per serving, no sugar, no filler. Built for runners who know the real problem isn't fitness. It's sodium.

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Why Your Current Strategy Isn't Working

Sports Drinks Were Built for Grocery Aisles. Not Mile 18.

Most electrolyte products are engineered to taste good on a shelf and move units at checkout. They're diluted, sugar-heavy, and loaded with water your body doesn't need mid-race.

When you're running hard, you're losing 1–2 liters of sweat per hour. Sodium goes first. It's not calcium. It's not magnesium. It's sodium — and diluted sports drinks can't keep up with what your body is burning through.

The result: muscle fatigue, pace collapse, the wall. Around mile 18, runners don't blow up because they're out of shape. They blow up because they're sodium-depleted. More water doesn't fix it. More Gatorade doesn't fix it. Concentrated sodium does.

Fast Pickle 3oz shot
How It Works

Intentionally Hypertonic. That's the Whole Point.

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Intentionally Hypertonic

More concentrated than blood plasma. That concentration gradient is what pulls sodium into your system fast — instead of diluting what's already there.

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570mg Sodium Per Shot

Most sports drinks carry 100–160mg per serving. Fast Pickle delivers 570mg in a 3oz shot. No sugar. No filler. More sodium per ounce than anything else on the market.

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Rapid Response Format

3oz fits any race vest pocket, gym bag, or work truck console. Take it 15–30 minutes before a long run, mid-race at first signs of fatigue, or post-workout for recovery. Works in minutes, not miles.

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Not What You Expected

Most people raise an eyebrow the first time. Then they try it mid-race and stop asking questions. Brine works precisely because it doesn’t fit — no sugar load, no 16oz bottle, no wellness brand energy. Just the thing that actually works.

What Runners Are Saying

Verified Purchasers. Unscripted.

★★★★★
This stuff works...

"Mustard and tonic water works, but I really believe this is faster. Compact and easy to carry. I tried different and cheaper brands of pickle juice, and this is by far the best. I highly recommend it."

Tee Gray  ·  ✓ Verified Purchase  ·  12-Pack
★★★★★
Works

"These work great for training."

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Works perfect

"Works great, just what I needed."

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★★★★★
Easy to carry

"My fast rescue. This size is easy to carry in my purse."

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★★★★★
pickle shot

“My son uses these products during his football games, especially when he starts to feel leg cramps coming on. He has noticed that they significantly alleviate the discomfort and allow him to continue playing without being sidelined. He mentioned that ever since he started using them, he’s felt more confident and energetic on the field.”

AB  ·  ✓ Verified Purchase  ·  12-Pack
★★★★★
Awesome Product

“It gives you a kick, but I am so amazed by the taste and quality of the drink. Will be buying more in the future. Very good product.”

Abraham  ·  ✓ Verified Purchase  ·  128 Fl Oz
The Offer

Try It Before Your Next Long Run.

Twelve shots. Two-plus weeks of training-block coverage — long runs, race day, and recovery. $28.99. Ships in 2–3 days.

12 Shots included
570mg Sodium per shot
3oz Per shot
0g Sugar
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Common Questions

You're Going to Ask. We'll Go First.

Does it actually taste like pickle juice?
Yes. It's brine — sharp, salty, and designed to work rather than to be enjoyable. Most runners slam it in about two seconds. That's the point. This isn't a sports drink you sip through a straw.
When should I take it?
15–30 minutes before a long run or race. Mid-race at the first sign of leg heaviness or early fatigue. Post-run for recovery. It lives in your race vest pocket — 3oz fits everywhere.
How is this different from electrolyte tablets or powders?
Tablets and powders dissolve in water — which dilutes the sodium concentration. Fast Pickle is intentionally hypertonic, meaning it's more concentrated than your blood plasma. That concentration is what drives rapid sodium absorption. Different mechanism, different result.
Is 570mg of sodium too much?
Not for runners losing 1–2L of sweat per hour. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends sodium replacement during prolonged exercise. 570mg is designed for high-output activity — not casual hydration. Context matters.
What if it doesn't work for me?
30-day guarantee. Contact us and we'll make it right. We're not trying to sell you something that doesn't work — that's a short-term business and we're not running one.
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