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NewlyMrs
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Drinking Water when running outdoors?
It's so funny that running longer distances is opening my eyes to other things to consider.
I dont drink water when i run 6 miles, but im concerned for anything more & come summertime.
What do you do for water?
Hold a small bottle?
Use a water belt? (if so which, I've since single & double)
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Drinking Water when running outdoors?
i haven't brought water along, yet. i guess i better pay attention to this conversation. most of my long runs have been run over the winter and i just never thought about it.
i have heard about and like the idea of the collapsible hand-held water bottles. as you drink, they collapse (like a capri-sun pouch) so there isn't sloshing around.
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| Posted 4/21/13 3:36 PM |
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NewlyMrs
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Re: Drinking Water when running outdoors?
I actually just got 2 of those at an earth day event.
When I was at my local running store this weekend I saw many varieties. The sales person said it's personal preference. One belt had anywhere from 2-4 small removavble bottles (long or shorter runs) & you can alternate drinking sides for an even balance.
The belt also has a small pouch to maybe fit a phone/iPod, which is something I also need.
They did have a palm size bottle with a fabric type "glove" that you slip onto your palm & it has a pouch too. but I don't think i really want to hold a bottle.
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| Posted 4/21/13 4:05 PM |
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missfabulous
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Drinking Water when running outdoors?
I used to run in Eisenhower Park. If I started to get thirsty on a longer run, I'd make sure I was running back towards my car so I could have some water.
I have a fuel belt but didn't like it.
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| Posted 4/21/13 6:06 PM |
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CAMCaps
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Re: Drinking Water when running outdoors?
I rarely bring water with me on my runs unless it is brutally hot and humid. I find hand held water bottles and fuel belts to be SO annoying.
Message edited 4/21/2013 7:37:23 PM.
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| Posted 4/21/13 7:36 PM |
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Re: Drinking Water when running outdoors?
I don't take water on a run under 7-8 miles. unless it's brutally hot.
Once the summer comes, it depends on what I am training for. For a marathon a training belt is a must. I also have run 5 miles loops around my neighborhood so I can stop for a drink each time I pass by. (you can adjust loop length and frequency). When I go to Caumsett, I stash water in a potted plant or behind a tree.
I also have a hand held bottle and the sloshing isn't so bad.
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| Posted 4/28/13 11:49 AM |
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Drinking Water when running outdoors?
For my longer runs, water is a must. I dehydrate very easily. I always wear a running belt on those runs. It comes with 2 small bottles and holds my phone.
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| Posted 4/28/13 1:46 PM |
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NewlyMrs
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Re: Drinking Water when running outdoors?
Posted by KevinNKristin8-15-08
For my longer runs, water is a must. I dehydrate very easily. I always wear a running belt on those runs. It comes with 2 small bottles and holds my phone.
Do you know the brand?
I'm hoping to do a 7mile route that goes around a lake, so there is no water. Its pretty nicely shaded, but in the summer it'll be hot & I don't want to get myself into a problem.
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| Posted 4/28/13 2:22 PM |
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racheK
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Re: Drinking Water when running outdoors?
I have used a belt before (Nathan) but I'm not a huge fan of it anymore because of the bounce on faster runs. If you plan to go slow, a belt should be okay.
I currently use an Amphipod hand held bottle.
Here are a lot of good ones.
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-hydration.html
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| Posted 4/28/13 9:10 PM |
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AudioLoveStory
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Re: Drinking Water when running outdoors?
I replaced my old hydration belt recently with this and I love it! iFitness Hydration Belt
It doesn't bounce and it comes in tons of different colors, has places for my gels and can hold my ID and whatever else I want to bring.
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| Posted 4/29/13 8:29 AM |
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NewlyMrs
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Re: Drinking Water when running outdoors?
Posted by racheK
I have used a belt before (Nathan) but I'm not a huge fan of it anymore because of the bounce on faster runs. If you plan to go slow, a belt should be okay.
I currently use an Amphipod hand held bottle.
Here are a lot of good ones.
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-hydration.html
I've seen those handhelds & wonder how well I'll get used to holding something. (I'm not fast LOL).
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| Posted 4/29/13 12:43 PM |
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racheK
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Re: Drinking Water when running outdoors?
Posted by NewlyMrs
Posted by racheK
I have used a belt before (Nathan) but I'm not a huge fan of it anymore because of the bounce on faster runs. If you plan to go slow, a belt should be okay.
I currently use an Amphipod hand held bottle.
Here are a lot of good ones.
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-hydration.html
I've seen those handhelds & wonder how well I'll get used to holding something. (I'm not fast LOL).
I thought it would be weird at first and its totally fine as long as I don't fill it completely. Otherwise, it can be heavy! I run with it at all paces, I ran 7 miles at an 8:30 pace this past Saturday and was glad I had it. I might be faster if I didn't have it but I really don't think its slowing me down. I honestly can't even run a 5-6 miler anymore without it anymore!
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