Ozarka® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water and U.S. 50K Record Holder Josh Cox Inspire Athletes to Achieve Their Best at the Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 Marathon 2011

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Josh Cox and Ozarka® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water are lacing up and heading to the starting line at this year's Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Ozarka has teamed up with elite marathon runner Josh Cox to promote a highly-valued vision of healthy living habits, including fitness and hydration.

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Josh Cox will be at the 2011 Health & Fitness Expo from November 11 - 12 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Cox, the American record holder in the 50K, four-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier and three-time U.S. National Team member, will be at the Ozarka Brand booth sharing his hydration tips and expert training advice. Specifically, he will offer his advice about personal training regiments, healthy hydration habits and injury prevention -- highlighting the belief that when you start with something better, you finish better.

As a seasoned professional, Cox is no stranger to the necessity of consistent hydration as he trains to run any physically demanding race. "Water is nature's way to stay properly hydrated without consuming any calories," says Cox. "Water consumption is essential to all athletes and Ozarka is an important part of my workout routine when I'm in Texas." Cox's strenuous routine includes running up to 140 miles per week.  

Ozarka Brand 100% Natural Spring Water has supported various running events for over 10 years, including the upcoming Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, on November 13, where Ozarka Brand 100% Natural Spring Water will be supplied at the start and finish lines. "We are proud to be the official bottled water sponsor of the Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon," says Angela Barile, Group Marketing Manager, Nestle Waters Regional Spring Water Brands. "We know how important it is for runners to stay hydrated, and we're excited to help this year's runners go the distance."

Throughout the training season, Ozarka supported and inspired runners through the Marathon Runner's Resource, a website developed for Ozarka where runners can gather training and hydration tips from Josh Cox, learn about local running events and keep track of their personal progress.  

About Nestle Waters North America
With 35-years of experience with healthful hydration in the bottled water segment, Nestle Waters produces six regional spring water brands in the U.S., distributes three international brands, and produces Nestle® Pure Life®, its nationally distributed purified bottled water. Sales for Nestle Waters North America topped $4 billion in 2010. The company's dedication to quality, employee development, seeking to bring shared value to communities, and its commitments to environmental stewardship, especially in the areas of water use, energy and packaging, has led Nestle Waters to the number one bottled water position in the U.S.

SOURCE Ozarka