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 2004-09-23 2:12 PM |
molto veloce mama  9311   |  Subject: hydration on longer runsi have a small waist pack that holds one bottle. this is okay for runs up to 5 miles, but for longer runs i need more water. up until now, all my longer runs have been with the girls so it was easy to stash plenty of water on the jogging stroller. however, i'm hoping to get out at least once a week on my own or with my brother for a long run (6-10 miles). what should i get to carry more water with me? camelbak style or double bottle waist pack? OR, should i just use the pack i have and plan on stopping during the run to get water? if i do my runs near where i've been running already, i know there are water fountains. since i would be going w/o my girls, i'm not really keen on the idea of stopping often, since i have to stop every so often at lights, to check on the girls, etc. thoughts? Edited by autumn 2004-09-23 2:16 PM |
| 2004-09-23 2:14 PM in reply to: #65686 |
Regular 292  Mississippi | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs never ran with my camelbak so i wouldn't know but would be interested in hearing others opinion. ever thought about a fuel belt that holds multiple water bottles? |
| 2004-09-23 2:30 PM in reply to: #65686 |
Expert 1152 wrightsville beach, North Carolina | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs I recently ran 13.1 in a 1/2 iron with a camleback and it was a success. I had never ran with one on before but I strapped it in with all the straps andkept them comfortably snug and it worked fine. No chafing or movement, a little bit of rythmic sloshing sound after I down about 16 oz. but that was no bother. I would highly recommend it. |
| 2004-09-23 2:33 PM in reply to: #65695 |
Regular 292 Mississippi | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs which model do you have? |
| 2004-09-23 2:35 PM in reply to: #65686 |
Expert 786 Princeton, MN | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs I use a 4 bottle fuel belt. It works great up to about 12 miles depending on the conditions. I'm a confirmed fuel belt advocate. There is a 6 bottle version I hear. I'd like to get a hold of that Ian |
| 2004-09-23 2:37 PM in reply to: #65697 |
Expert 1152 wrightsville beach, North Carolina | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs I think it is a NEXT brand, hold 2 liters |
| 2004-09-23 2:41 PM in reply to: #65686 |
Elite 3088 Austin, TX Gold member | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs I run with Camelbak regularly on longer runs. You can avoid the sloshing if you squeeze any excess air out of it before putting the lid on. |
| 2004-09-23 2:51 PM in reply to: #65699 |
Veteran 540 Philadelphia, PA | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs I don't know what I would do without the Fuel Belt. I have the 4, 6, and 8 bottle belts. I do not recommend the 8 though b/c it weighs you down too much. I use the 4 most often and the 6 on the longer runs. |
| 2004-09-23 3:08 PM in reply to: #65686 |
Extreme Veteran 454 PR | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs I have a one bottle waist pack, when I ran out of water just stop and refill it were I can. |
| 2004-09-23 3:46 PM in reply to: #65686 |
| Member 47 Grand Rapids, Michigan | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs I'm with Charlie, I use a little waist pack that fits any size water bottle (1) and has 2 small pockets (keys, gu packets, phone) and when ever you need more just stop at a house and ask. Thinks about it, how many people out there would turn down some guy asking for water as the sweat pours down his face? NONE Plus you don't have to carry the extra weight. |
| 2004-09-23 3:53 PM in reply to: #65686 |
Expert 1166 Colchester, CT | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs I have a camelback waist pack ( I think it's called a flash flo). It holds 45 oz of fluid and I love it. I can pretty much go on runs of up to about 12 miles with it, and not run out of fluid. If I go longer I usually just double back to the house to refill it. I had a bottle waist pack at one time, but I could never get used to the bumping of it against my butt. I can't imagine what a couple of bottles would feel like. Whatever your preference is (bottles or camelback), I think if you plan on doing longer runs in the future you might want to get something that carries more then one bottle of fluid. I would hate to depend on water fountains adn find out they aren't working. Chris |
| 2004-09-23 4:39 PM in reply to: #65686 |
Regular 65 San Diego, CA | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs Drive your route first to measure the distance and hide bottles along the route at strategic intervals. You then have your own water stations. |
| 2004-09-23 7:15 PM in reply to: #65773 |
molto veloce mama 9311 | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs this would be good - if i drove!  i suppose i could bike it first and hide bottles. other similar option - have my husband bike with the girls around the same area i'll be running and carry water for me. |
| 2004-09-23 8:26 PM in reply to: #65686 |
Expert 686 Lake Geneva | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs I have a camelback that holds 70 ounces and one that holds 100 ounces and a 4 bottle fuel belt. Today I ran with the 4 bottle fuel belt and left my car halfway on the trail so I could re-stock and not have to carry all the added weight. BUT if you run with all that added weight you can treat it as strength training as well! You feel much lighter as you run and drink all that fluid! My main problem is looking for a place to potty while running. ;-) -Jeanne |
| 2004-09-23 10:02 PM in reply to: #65686 |
Elite 2468 Racine, WI | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs I have a Camelback...also a flashflow I think (just under 1 L of water) and I love it! I've tried stashing water bottles but I don't like to find them gone OR wonder what someone has done with them. OR they end up really hot/cold. I've also tried having my husband and/or kids meet me along my run route but they always want me to stop to talk to them, even just for aminute. Sometimes the girls bike or rollerblad with me and they carry water on thier bikes,, that's the most fun of all! |
| 2004-09-23 11:03 PM in reply to: #65686 |
Expert 803 MD | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs I went with a fuel belt, the 4 bottle model, but with the new 10 oz bottles. This allows me to carry 40 oz, plus gel, keys, etc. It's very stable and easy to use. My product review, in nauseating detail, is at http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp... |
| 2004-09-23 11:05 PM in reply to: #65686 |
Elite 2468 Racine, WI | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs I forgot to mention, my camelback has 2 small pockets...I can easily carry a gel flask in one. My inhaler goes in the other, and I clip my cel to the belt portion so it all works very neatly |
| 2004-09-24 9:09 AM in reply to: #65686 |
molto veloce mama 9311 | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs thanks for all the feedback. i will check out some camelbacs and fuel belts. for now, i think i'll have my husband go along with the girls in the burley. |
| 2004-10-08 12:06 PM in reply to: #65686 |
molto veloce mama 9311 | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs well, i had a rei gift certificate for my bday, so i went and checked out their selection. tried on some camelbacks and some bottle packs, and decided on this one: http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalog... i already have an ultimate direction strider that holds one bottle. it has worked well, but has some issues, so i had some thing to think about when looking at another bottle pack. the strider holds the bottle at an angle, which is nice for getting it out and in easily, but it also means the bottle can leak sometimes (which is a problem since my kids have chewed on many of our water bottles). the rei model has bottle locks on the bottles and they are also held upright. will post a product review once i've had it for a while. |
| 2004-10-08 1:38 PM in reply to: #65686 |
Expert 1152 wrightsville beach, North Carolina | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs Looks like a great selection! Sure will beat having to hold onto a bottle while running. God luck w/ it. |
| 2004-10-08 11:53 PM in reply to: #65686 |
Veteran 115 San Antonio, TX | Subject: RE: hydration on longer runs I use a 1 bottle waist belt for the shorter runs, but strap on the camelbak classic with the 70oz bladder for anything over 7 miles. Squeezing out the excess air minimizes the sloshing. |
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