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What's your favorite system for carrying water on long runs?

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  • redredy9
    redredy9 Posts: 706 Member
    I used the Amphipod RunLite 2 while training for fall and early summer marathons. So far its worked for me but I've also had to refill the bottles along the way on almost all my runs over 16. Its been hot and I drink lots of water while running.

    My running coaches advised against handheld water bottles as the said it would throw off our gait. I was ok with that because I personally don't like holding anything. My hand gets all sweaty and hot and my arm doesn't feel free to move.

    I saw lots of people running marathon with Camelbacks. I've never tried one but would be afraid of chafing and I already have the craziest running tan lines.
  • davemunger
    davemunger Posts: 1,139 Member

    I saw lots of people running marathon with Camelbacks. I've never tried one but would be afraid of chafing and I already have the craziest running tan lines.

    i've never had chafing issues with the Nathan Hydration Vest, however I did when I wore a fuel belt.
  • redredy9
    redredy9 Posts: 706 Member

    I saw lots of people running marathon with Camelbacks. I've never tried one but would be afraid of chafing and I already have the craziest running tan lines.

    i've never had chafing issues with the Nathan Hydration Vest, however I did when I wore a fuel belt.

    I've never chafed with my hydration belt but there have been a couple times my back/hip started to hurt a little bit. I am already I little out of whack on that side though. :-( It's still been my best solution though.
  • trijoe
    trijoe Posts: 729 Member
    Fuel belt 4 bottles. I upgraded to the larger sized bottles. They don't bother my arm swing when I run, but they do when I walk.

    I hear so many people talk about camel backs. Those that use them love them - end of story. Maybe one day I'll try one out. It's a big leap of faith, as I overheat easily and they seem like a lot to be strapping on my back/chest.
  • Saree1902
    Saree1902 Posts: 611 Member
    During marathon training I took one water bottle which I carried, as I figured I'd have to get used to it for water stations on the day. I then took cash and would hit corner shops on the route. Where I would also get jelly sweets for an extra boost.
    I also planned routes where I would come home part way through, so 10 miles,home for refuel, then another 7-8 miles.
    Good luck!
  • barrpc
    barrpc Posts: 96 Member
    i use a fuel belt with the 4 8 oz bottles. on runs over 13 miles i make sure there is a store or fountain to refill. It get very hot in Houston this time of year and we really have to drink alot while on our longs. But the 4 bottle belt I have used for a few years and seems to work ok for me.
  • jessicasloan91
    jessicasloan91 Posts: 184 Member
    I like to plant water bottles on my route so it will be more like the race. You can run past your starting point a few times to avoid excessive preparation time.

    I tried this once after hearing the idea, had IT band problems half way and got picked up, forgot about my bottles planted all around my town haha.. they had disappeared by the time I went back! LOL:bigsmile:
  • jessicasloan91
    jessicasloan91 Posts: 184 Member
    Oh and some useful info for you.. I also have a belt with 4 small bottles and I used to carry a large 750 ml bottle aswel!

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