How to stay hydrated while jogging.

mirki002

Speaking from personal experience, the sensation of thirst while running will go away. You really don't need to drink during your run unless you are running 5+ miles, but I know that at the beginning it feels like you are REALLY thirsty. I now run 3 miles 3-4 days a week and I don't need to drink during. If I run first thing in the morning I drink 8 oz of water with a splash of OJ to get some sugar in my bloodstream, then go. If I run in the afternoon I just hydrate like usual throughout the day and then drink 16 or so ounces after my run. Having said that, I know the feeling of thirst can be very uncomfortable while running, and if it's really hot out you may need water while running despite shorter distances. As others have mentioned, you can purchase water bottles that attach to your body- amazon.com has some reasonably priced waistbands that hold water bottles while running. Or, you can wait until you are more accustomed to running and the feeling of thirst will subside.