Is this normal???

maxphia32

When I run I feel like I need water every couple miles (not a lot, but enough to have to carry a water bottle). Everything I have read said that I should be able to go 4-8 miles without needing water. I know I can't make it long. I am always well hydrated. I have one kidney, and not sure if that has anything to do with it. Just curious if anyone else needs water frequently when running? I feel like I am doing something wrong since I am not able to run the mileage stated that I should without water.

obscuremusicreference

I have two kidneys and I feel the same way. I don't care, it's not like I can run four miles at a single stretch yet anyway!

SuggaD

I can run 10-11 miles in winter without water. In warmer weather, I have to drink constantly.

maxphia32

See I can run over that in one stretch Obscuremusicreference, but even if I do my light running days 2-3 miles I need water with me. I wish winter made a difference for me, but I still need the water at about 2 miles.

Lily26Walfo

I drank half a litre on my 7 mile run today. I always take my water bottle with me!!! I always need to drink too. It's natural. A few of my running buddies are the same.

Just115Pounds

I don't necessarily need to drink because I'm thirsty, I drink a lot while running because my throat is extremely dry making it harder and more painful to breath.

Buu_kz

Naw thats not a bad thing your muscles needs water. Especially when your outside.

PurpleYFronts

Drink water when you're thirsty. If you drink too much the body will get rid of it.

snarlingcoyote

I don't need it, even in 95 degree weather, doing about 7K, but I always hydrate very well before I head out and as soon as I come in.

mochapygmy

I drink a lot of water daily 16-12 cups and I drink constantly when running or any workouts including strength. I'm sure you are fine.

maxphia32

Thanks all. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't something I was doing wrong. I drink a ton of liquids throughout the day (mostly herbal tea, water, and usually late night sugar free hot coco). I think it is not so much that I am thirsty, but the dryness seems to get to me as well. It is not like I drink the whole bottle it is just a little.