Do you hold a water bottle when you run?

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  • benefiting
    benefiting Posts: 795 Member
    I was literally using an over the shoulder handbag and used it messenger style backwards until my last run where I go my backpack styled bag out but I'm either going to buy a form of belt or a proper backpack when I can afford it. :)
  • benefiting
    benefiting Posts: 795 Member
    For 30 minutes, you shouldn't need to carry water. Seriously. Drink before, drink after.

    And get rid of the phone as well. Just run. You may actually improve if you lose all the unnecessary baggage. I'm pretty sure that whatever important text message or phone call can wait 30 damn minutes.

    :noway:

    Some people are actually need water on them, especially beginners like myself and you can get a armband to put your phone in. I use mine for C25K and music. I also put it on mute to not be distracted by phone calls and text messages.
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    For 30 minutes, you shouldn't need to carry water. Seriously. Drink before, drink after.

    And get rid of the phone as well. Just run. You may actually improve if you lose all the unnecessary baggage. I'm pretty sure that whatever important text message or phone call can wait 30 damn minutes.

    :noway:

    Some people are actually need water on them, especially beginners like myself and you can get a armband to put your phone in. I use mine for C25K and music. I also put it on mute to not be distracted by phone calls and text messages.

    Man can survive without water for 3 days. Surely there is no "need" for water on a 30 minute run. That being said, if you "want" to take water with you, then by all means do so.
  • kesciamuhammad
    kesciamuhammad Posts: 27 Member
    I run in Memphis, TN in the summer in 95 degree weather and the humidity to match, I definitely take water. In fact, I've been out without and complete strangers have shoved bottles into my hands. That being said, I have two different belts, both Nathan's. Get to a runners store and try out several different configurations, to see what works best with your phone. I think my next step will be a hydration vest for longer distances. Good luck!
  • belgerian
    belgerian Posts: 1,059 Member
    Not outside there is a water fountain at about my 2 mile point get a drink continue on come back get another then home. WHen its hot out anyways. At the gym i use treadmill and yes I have a water bottle with me. And I hydrate plenty during the day so even in the heat I dont need much just a sip or two.
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    For 30 minutes, you shouldn't need to carry water. Seriously. Drink before, drink after.

    And get rid of the phone as well. Just run. You may actually improve if you lose all the unnecessary baggage. I'm pretty sure that whatever important text message or phone call can wait 30 damn minutes.

    :noway:

    Some people are actually need water on them, especially beginners like myself and you can get a armband to put your phone in. I use mine for C25K and music. I also put it on mute to not be distracted by phone calls and text messages.

    Man can survive without water for 3 days. Surely there is no "need" for water on a 30 minute run. That being said, if you "want" to take water with you, then by all means do so.
    Totally agree I don't take water on runs below around 90 minutes unless it's over around 20 degrees C (the hottest it gets here is around 25) then I'll happily run an hour without water. To answer the question no I don't carry one in my hand that would just be annoying I have a water bottle belt (or whatever you call them.)

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