Fuel Belts?
RunEloiseRun
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I am currently in the beginning of training for my first marathon.
I did a half last Oct and when I run I just hold a 16 oz water bottle in my hand.
I was wondering, since I have never ran more than 13.10 miles (without fuel stations (: ) if I should get a fuel belt.
I never used gels or anything when I was training for my half.
On runs longer than five miles now I will have a teaspoon of honey before I go.
So i'm wondering will I need a fuel belt, and if so, which kinds could y'all recommend?
Thanks in advance (:
I did a half last Oct and when I run I just hold a 16 oz water bottle in my hand.
I was wondering, since I have never ran more than 13.10 miles (without fuel stations (: ) if I should get a fuel belt.
I never used gels or anything when I was training for my half.
On runs longer than five miles now I will have a teaspoon of honey before I go.
So i'm wondering will I need a fuel belt, and if so, which kinds could y'all recommend?
Thanks in advance (:
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I'm not a fan of fuel belts but instead use a hand held one that is super comfortable.
http://www.swimoutlet.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=37057&Click=310393&gclid=CMOllLz96bACFUdlfAodFx5A1w
I barely notice it and I hate carrying stuff.0 -
Thanks.
I am worried about a belt weighing me down and I am already used to carrying a water bottle in my hand.0 -
All this is just personal preference. I ditched my fuel belt years ago. I like handhelds. I have 10 oz one and a 20 oz. , I usually take the little one and stop at a drinking fountain to fill it up as needed.
Everything feels good in the when empty, but the real test is when they are full. If you have a friend who has a fuel belt, perhaps they can let you try a few miles with it full.0 -
i'll mail you mine. i hated it from the very first run. Arc is right. it feels way different when it's full. it's all personal preference though. i just don't like the feeling of something around my hips when i'm running.0
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I have never had anything on me while running.
I don't know any runners around me. (I really want to join a running group too.)
Dane, I may take you up on that offer! (:0 -
You need to meet some runners!0
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You need to meet some runners!
Agreed!
When I was working at the 24 Hour Fitness around me, I thought i'd meet some runners but NOPE.
I might try to creep around the boards or maybe post a new topic on here.0 -
i like my fuel belt. i have a fuel belt with 4 water bottles, worked perfect during my full mary training.0
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I have a fuel belt and I find it uncomfortable when the two back bottles are full. However, I find it more uncomfortable to be dehydrated on a long run.0
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Hmmm, I don't really run with a lot of stuff.
If you just need something to store a small amount of food, try the SPIbelt. It is sleek, thin, and doesn't shift while you run. It's also expandable.0
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