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  • IHaveAnItch

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 07/23/2017 12:38pm EDT

    Hi so slight issue running lately. Guess my body isn't like it used to be 4 to 5 year's ago. I could go 16 to 18 miles with a 22ounce water bottle before I finished it. Now around mile 10 I am done.

    I am not sure if it is the heat causing me to drink more or what. For now my solution is going to do loops so I can drop a second bottle off and refuel.

    However, curious on what your preference is. Do you enjoy 2 handhelds, waist pack, 2 bottles on the back, or hydration back pack? Debating if I should carry more fluid with me.

    So eons ago when I attempted to run my first marathon was on this odd kick of going natural to fuel up. Cranberry juice, salted pretzels, pineapples, and cherry juice. Mostly loop running. I can tolerate a half a peanut butter sandwich every 10 miles.

    Looking to fuel up with something portable any suggestions?

    Thanks!

  • High Quality H20

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 07/23/2017 12:43pm EDT
    re: IHaveAnItch

    Do you drink lots outside of running? You may be starting off slightly dehydrated. Unless its super hot I never bring water, the only time its a problem is when I haven't been hydrating properly leading up to the run

  • IHaveAnItch

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 07/23/2017 1:03pm EDT
    re: High Quality H20

    So this may sound crazy. So during the Summer I drink 120 to 200 ounces of water. Lately been drinking less water than normally due. More close to 120 ounces. During the Fall, Winter, and Spring 80 to 120 ounces. Usually over hydrate the day before races in the Summer as well.

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    holbythebear

    Member since 03/27/2014.

    137 posts. Last post 2 years ago.
    6 years ago 07/25/2017 2:20pm EDT
    re: IHaveAnItch

    On vacation in Florida a few weeks ago, I realized that I can make it through fairly long runs in the toughest heat and humidity by carrying bottles. I was just carrying 2 store brand bottles. Now I'm a little obsessed with trying to find something that is very easy to carry, doesn't slosh and is insulated. This is proving harder than I thought. I've tried 3 different handheld bottles and an insulated flask that camelbak makes. So far, I like the 21oz insulated camelbak quick grip chill. Plenty of water, stays insulated, and I like the round bottle much better than the bottles that are flat on your hand. The insulated flask is also nice, but loses form when half empty

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