So what's the best holder, pack wahetver for holding water for 15mi+ long runs?
I have a crappy hip holder with 7oz bottle but it sux and is annoying to pull out the bottle, esp for longer tempo runs.
Do you wear a camelback? Chest holders?
So what's the best holder, pack wahetver for holding water for 15mi+ long runs?
I have a crappy hip holder with 7oz bottle but it sux and is annoying to pull out the bottle, esp for longer tempo runs.
Do you wear a camelback? Chest holders?
Dude, it's only 15 miles. Just grab a hand held and go run. Seriously.
Just carry 5 dollars with you and if you need water just go stop by the nearest gas station.
I live in the boonies. Gas stations are far and few between. I know all the let's run folks don't hydrate cause they are tough, but when 80 degrees and humid that's just plain stupid
No further explanation needed.
I would stop and fall over laughing mid run if I saw that
Stomach
Groper wrote:
I live in the boonies. Gas stations are far and few between. I know all the let's run folks don't hydrate cause they are tough, but when 80 degrees and humid that's just plain stupid
I also run in the boonies. I just put a water bottle in the ditch and do an out and back run, putting the bottle down about halfway, or somewhere else depending on if I'm doing a workout.
I'm an ultrarunner, which on Letsrun means I'm a slow fat loser, but anyway the most common hydration thing you see is the hydration vests with flasks, preferably soft flasks, in front. Some ultrarunners have the camelback thing with a tube, some the hip thing, some handhelds, and the newest thing I've been seeing is a pack with two tall bottles high on the back so you can reach up and get them from over your shoulder. My preference is the front bottles where God puts mama's hydration storage. Pull up a video of an ultra start and that's mostly what you see.
Looks kinda silly, my wife makes fun of me every time, but you're in the boonies and you may not care. For 15 miles I might just drop a bottle along the way ahead of time or circle back the car, but if you're going to be out in the woods for several hours, the hydration vests are quite useful.
I ghee I may be crazy, but I’ve only taken water in races. Even when marathon training, I’ve only taken water in order to practice taking water. Would not take water in anything under 20 miles
RunnerSam wrote:
Stomach
+1.
I am a pretty heavy sweater, even when running in cool and/or winter temperatures. Any runs less than about 16-19km I don't usually bring any water with me. For longer runs in the 19-25km range, I will typically carry a disposable water bottle and get rid of the empty in a trash can during the run. For anything longer than about 25km, I will wear a camelback vest on my run, but don't really like to do this because of the extra weight.
I don't worry about water on a run unless it's hot for a long run, like 90 degrees or more. Unless 15 miles is taking you 2.5 hours, or it's 80+ degrees during a 90+ minute run, I wouldn't worry about it.
Now if 15 minutes does take that long, or it is hot, I've just ditched water bottles in one or two places along the route. Or carry something for the first 30 minutes and drop it, and come back to the same spot and get more water 30 minutes from the finish.
Seems way too uncomfortable to be carrying water that long and it'd slow you down making that 2.5 hour run even longer, it would drive me crazy. I'd do as much as I can to not have to carry a thing on my body that holds water.
Groper wrote:
I know all the let's run folks don't hydrate cause they are tough
Good attempt to head off all the "water is for the weak" people, but ineffective unfortunately.
I just set up water where I know I will be beforehand.
I've tried all kinds (belts, packs, clip-ons, etc.) but really have settled in on one of these, depending on how much you want:
https://fuelbelt.implus.com/product-comparison
I like how inexpensive they are compared to Nathan / Ultimate Direction, and still work just fine. Good luck and enjoy.
I like Ultimate's vests. I use these on long trail runs and they are great, but I've also taken them on the road if I know I'll be going long. Are the people who recommend bringing five bucks and going to a gas station to buy a drink the same ones who chastise someone who asks about stopping for a minute during a long run? "Who would stop during a run!?" Having a vest is convenient.
I personally like the AK Mountain Vest because it gives me space to bring food and layers for long mountain runs. This is sometimes also helpful even in town. If you are doing a point-to-point run and ending at a brewery, for example, you can also throw a dry shirt in the back of the vest, which is convenient.
Hydrated non Elite wrote:
I like Ultimate's vests.
I have the TO Racing Vest. I wanted something minimal and figured I'd been running for 30 years without a hydration vest so the minimal should be fine. Actually, it is fine for racing, but I wished I had more storage for days in the woods.
Not hydrating on a LR is an insane way to show you're tough, you could actually die.
I personally favor a generic 'poland springs bottle' or whatever because as I drink it, it becomes easier to crunch down and carry. Then I refill when I get to a water fountain or bathroom sink.
I also try to take a cold shower or jump in a pool before summer long runs. Wet clothes do some work as well.
Stashing water bottles generally works but if you're completely reliant on that, a kid could always take it or something...
I wish I had the time to stash bottles ahead of time? That involves driving and dropping bottles, picking them up so you are littering, etc...I fit in my runs between work, kids, etc...so time is important. Just leave from the house and run the dirt roads around.
I like the vest idea esp for 20-25 miles where I need water