How do you carry water during your runs?

jgnatca

For our UAE guy, make sure you get your salts too.

Duck_Puddle

I have a flipbelt with a water bottle. I also have a camelbak that I use for long (multi hour) runs in the heat. I have (high) blood sugar issues on long runs and that can mess with my fuel/water intake needs quite a bit so I tend to be overprepared vs need the ambulance. Ridicule away. I find chewing gum while I’m running helps keep my mouth from getting dry (if that’s why you’re drinking so much?).

peleroja

This might be a bit of a jerk move, but since I only do one run max per week that's long enough to need water (9-10miles+ for me), I just carry a couple bucks in my flipbelt and run into a store around the 60% point of my run. I then carry it as I make up the couple minutes lost time, slow down enough to drink it and eat a gel if I need it, and carry the empty long enough to find a recycling bin.

I only run in an urban area so it's pretty easy to stop somewhere at any given point, and I'm not training for anything or looking to PR, so it works for me and is more convenient and comfortable for me than messing around with belts or backpacks since I don't really care if it affects my time a bit (I just kinda speed up a bit for a few minutes to compensate and call it good.) $2/week is worth the convenience of not having to wear a vest or whatever for me.

If it's really hot I get a sports drink instead and I get it earlier and carry it longer, but I'm in a cool, dry part of Canada and it is very rare that this is necessary for me.

CSARdiver

jgnatca wrote: »

For our UAE guy, make sure you get your salts too.

I have to applaud those in charge of tourist education in the UAE. Years ago when competing in a triathlon in Dubai salt tablets were handed out to all participants and there were several first responders on hand checking everyone's hydration levels in the transitions.

rugratz2015

I don't run, but I am a hillwalker/hiker. I carry a camelpak because I prefer to sip little and often rather than big gulps. I find the sips help keep my mouth hydrated so I don't feel the need to actually 'drink' too much.

EdB9992015

In my belly I just make sure I’m well hydrated and neck a couple glasses before I head out. But then I generally only do short distances (5-10k) at a fairly slow pace, in the evening when its cooler and less traffic. I did an organised (hilly) 10k in the summer and it was 32c, I was very gratefully for every water point.

crazyravr wrote: »

Not mocking, just makes me laugh because really there is no reason for this at all.

I have a similar (internal) chuckle to myself when I see the ‘serious’ walkers sporting a pair of walking poles, hiking boots and half the mountain warehouse catalogue to walk the same trail everyone else seems to be managing just fine in a pair of shorts and flip-flops

scarlett_k

I have a small 300ml or so water bottle that straps to my hand so it stops me gripping hard on something and making me tense on one side. Can't remeber the brand name but I really rate it. I couldn't stand running for any amount of time without something to wet my whistle.

People go on about not needing it for a short run and I am aware I won't die but it makes me a hell of a lot more comfortable to be able to have a swig of water.

riffraff2112

khan2187 wrote: »

For those asking how long do I run and where, I am situated in Dubai, U.A.E. and I tend to run early mornings (5am to 6am) for about 4 Miles. Since I am in the middle of a desert, temperature range from lows of 35 Centigrade and goes up to 50 Centigrade with humidity roaring up to 80 %, so in my situation staying hydrated even for a mile can make a lot of difference.

Well that might have changed some of the answers! lol