What do you run with?
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This is a great idea.Ideally I'd just get a $20 pre-paid credit card or something, I like that it'd be waterproof and no big deal if I lost it.0 -
New to the running world, but ran my first half marathon back in May and training for 4 more in the next year.
Camelbaks and hydration belts jostle too much for me, especially when I was first starting out with longer distances. I know for me being comfortable and having something to think about or focus on to get through the pain was really important to keep up my training. I can run without music now, but in the beginning it kept me going as my body adjusted to running longer and longer distances (I use an Ipod Shuffle since it's small). Having water to sip actually helped me have something to do to distract myself a bit too (especially when my allergies were acting up).
I recommend a Nathan QuickDraw Handheld - there's no bounce, it gets me through a 6 mile run easy, and the pouch holds all I need. I keep my ID, a debit card, my inhaler, Benadryl, and my car key in the pouch. Without the inhaler I could easily fit a few goo packs, but I don't really love the way I feel when I use them for running anyway (love them for hiking but not for running). For 12 mile runs, I run a loop and just fill up on water in my car at the end of mile 6 before running the loop a second time. On long out and back runs, I take a second bottle or run a path that has a fountain where I can refill. On race day, I did take gatorade or powerade at 1-2 stations along the way, but I stuck with water for the most part and then just refueled at the end.
Everyone's different. You'll learn a bit from trial and error what works best for you. Good luck!0 -
I usually use a camelbak xct or my Innov8.
However last week I bought a Salomon XT Advanced Skin 5 S-Lab and now I can't see me running with anything else.
I don't listen to music when I run, I carry water, Torq Gels, Haribo, sometimes my phone and occasionally a camera. Also depending on weather a waterproof. Will also be carrying a bottle of electrolyte with the Salomon
I just looked up the Salomon XT Advanced Skin 5 S-Lab on google. Wow. Pretty high tech but $180 out of budget for me. Anyone know a less expensive version?0 -
i'm a slow runner, so i measure by time rather than distance.
if it's a shorter run (anything under 90 mins or about 13k) i take nothing but my ipod.
anything longer, i wear my camelbak. to be fair, the bag itself is not a camelbak one, but the bladder inside is. i've had a few, and you need to get one that fits well otherwise they can jiggle. my last one (hubby's old one) used to rub the skin on my neck and shoulders raw. the one i have now can clip around the waist and just under my boobs, and is really comfy. i can carry heaps of water (i sometimes put in an electrolyte sachet if it's a really long run), my ID, cash, phone and some gu chomps. i have learned i cannot stand running with a bottle- it goes all warm and gak! and i have tried with a belt too, but i found it uncomfortable and irritating. but i do wear it for races and just use it to store my phone, car keys, and chomps (but they provide the liquid!).
good luck- hope you find a good fit.0
