How do you carry water during your runs?

1L of water during a run (even a HM), would probably make me chunder If you drink that much, a hydration pack like a camelback might be an option, or one of those hydration vests that has all the smaller water bottles clipped to it.

I have a flip belt, which has 350ml water bottle that fits in it as well as energy gels, keys and my phone (plus my debit card if I feel I need it). I could probably fit a second bottle as well if I felt it was needed. As @RuNaRoUnDaFiEld said, I generally don't take water with me unless the run is 1 hour+, because under that time hydration shouldn't be an issue unless it's really hot.

Camelbak or any other water backpack.

I have two that I cycle through on the >10k runs, especially for trail running. Also handy to keep first aid elements and other items.

I only carry water for longer runs. I have a water bottle that fits into my Flipbelt so I don't have to hold it. I am lucky to have access to some routes with water fountains, so that helps.

I don't take water unless I'm practicing using a belt I might in a race.

If I do more than an hour, I'll usually make my route go past a water fountain at some point.

Boy did I misread that the first time through...

khan2187 wrote: »

I tend to get really thirsty during runs and can down around a liter of water.

Usually I would wear a small bag pack to carry around that water or else just a large bottle in hand (There are no public water fountains to drink from)

Is there any other way to carry around the water which is not to obvious?

How far are you running? If you really do get thirsty on shorter runs you're probably not getting enough water over the normal course of a day. As you see above, most runners would tell you that barring extreme heat, they don't worry about water mid-run unless they're going out for an extended period of time (1 hour plus, some people even longer).

If you run repeated laps of a route or do an out and back, leave your water bottle somewhere along the way. You can grab a drink when you pass it. This will also have the benefit of teaching you to run with a little bit of perceived discomfort such that you can tell if you're really thirsty or if you're only drinking the water because it's readily available.

jjpptt2 wrote: »

If the run is long enough to warrant water, it's time to get out the bike.

or the car.

jgnatca wrote: »

My runs are cooler here in the Great White North. I drink before and after, carrying the bare minimum. I imagine you might be sweating heavily however. Someone else mentioned a camelback. This would have two advantages. It won’t bounce around and it’s hands free.

http://www.online-skating.com/articles-2587-long-distance-water-bladder-or-can-bike.html

Well, I'm up here as well and in the summer won't go for a walk without water, as we can be 35-40C in July and Aug. I have a flipbelt with a small and large bottle, but one broken top so I can only take one at a time. But I found I prefer one with a waist belt so I used that for 10K. 5K I'll stick with the flipbelt. These days 5K I don't bother. Pretty much done 10K for the year as well.

khan2187 wrote: »

I tend to get really thirsty during runs and can down around a liter of water.

Usually I would wear a small bag pack to carry around that water or else just a large bottle in hand (There are no public water fountains to drink from)

Is there any other way to carry around the water which is not to obvious?

To an extent of depends on the distance I'm running. Now that I've adapted I'm comfortable not carrying anything for up to 10 miles. If I'm going longer I've got a race vest with two 500ml bottles or the option to take a 2l bladder. For up to 20 miles the bottles are fine, and in a race I'll to them up at aid stations. I prefer Tailwind so need to carry my own fluids, but in other circumstances probably wouldn't need to.

For lapped races I've got a Camelbak handheld that takes a 650ml. I can keep a second bottle in my dropbag or refill the water, carrying spare Tailwind in the pouch.

I'd support the discussion upthread about questioning whether you need to our not. When I started running I did drink a lot but found I adapted fairly quickly to not needing to drink for less than 10K.

I drink a ton of fluid all day, including during runs. My typical day generally includes 30 oz. coffee +8 oz. water to start. Then I fill up my 20 oz. re-usable cup 4-6 times during the day + drink 1-2 bottles (16-20 oz.) of diet soda. In the evening, I drink another 40-60 oz. of some form of liquid when not running.

For those who say diet soda or coffee dehydrates: our body does use the water in that; and it doesn't cause more loss of hydration than gain.

Despite drinking a lot during other times of the day, I still drink a lot of water when running. It varies based on temperature, but average is a 20 oz. handheld bottle every 2-5 miles. On short runs, I will keep my keys and glucose tablets (and anything else I need) in a pocket on the side of my water bottle, so it is coming with me anyway. For long runs (except if I know there are places along the route to refill), I carry a backpack with a 3L hydration reservoir. On hot days, I've gone through the entire 3L in less than 15 miles.

For shorter runs I don't bother carrying any water. If I'm going to be out longer than an hour I plan my route to either loop past my house so I can drink from a pre-stashed bottle, or I'll make sure there's a drinking fountain available. One of my routes takes me past a running shop and they have a chilled water cooler outside for thirsty runners. I do have a small bottle that I can attach to my spibelt and if it's really hot and humid then I will take this with me.

I have a hydration belt with two small water bottles and a pouch. I generally don't need any extra water when running a 5k or so, but afterward I'll walk another 5-10k and will use them then. If it's not a hot day I sometimes don't even need that, as long as I hydrate well beforehand. Our park has water fountains spread out through it as well, so it's not usually a big issue unless it's 100F outside.