I'm signed up for a spring marathon. This marathon offers "elite" runners bottle drops at four locations. I'm not elite. I'd be really happy with breaking 2:30, and I stand no chance of a top overall place. Can I have a friend pass me a drink bottle at one or two spots along the course? Does it matter if they do it at an aid station / drink table? I can't get enough down from paper cups alone, and I don't want to have to wear a hydration vest the whole race.
thirsty runner wrote:
Can I have a friend pass me a drink bottle at one or two spots along the course?
YES
Does it matter if they do it at an aid station / drink table? YES, SO DON'T.
every marathon has different rules so you have to read them or ask.
i race in tropical climates so probably need more liquid than you will, and I have no issue with the plastic cups.
I don't think it's allowed, but you probably won't get caught, so.........
mmmmmmmmmmm wrote:
I don't think it's allowed, but you probably won't get caught, so.........
Unless he asks a friend to ride a bike along side the whole way and film it.
With such a slow time, I don't think you need to worry about it. No body would pay attention.
thirsty runner wrote:
I'm signed up for a spring marathon. This marathon offers "elite" runners bottle drops at four locations. I'm not elite. I'd be really happy with breaking 2:30, and I stand no chance of a top overall place. Can I have a friend pass me a drink bottle at one or two spots along the course? Does it matter if they do it at an aid station / drink table? I can't get enough down from paper cups alone, and I don't want to have to wear a hydration vest the whole race.
Do it.
As long as you are not registered as an elite and as long as you don’t place well enough to earn prize money, you’re fine to do this.
You won't find it on this site. Go to Elizabeth Clor's Instagram. She'll advise you how to use a gel before a 5k race.