6 plus miles and I will use a Nathan handheld filled with Nuun.

I use a fuel belt and found mine at TJMaxx for $10!! I didn't think I would be all about something being around my waist the whole time I run but you really get used to it. If you have one near you....it's worth a shot for the cheap price!

I've been looking around for a belt that I like the look of, but haven't found anything yet.
But, it's coming into summer now and I find that I really need to carry water for runs that are over an hour.
So I've been trying to be creative and use something I already have - I've tried carrying a regular plastic water bottle (annoying!) carried water in a little pouch I have with finger straps (also annoying, but slighly less than a regular bottle) and using a plain old bum bag (fanny pack) with a water bottle (looks very dorky, but works well as it has an extra pocket for keys, tissues and jelly beans).
I will keep looking but for now will stick with my cheapy solution.

I had an handheld ampiphod and found that my form was bad carrying it, my arms crossed too much in front of me. I switched over a few months ago for a Nathan FuelBelt (mine is the TrailRunner) and I've much happier - and faster

I use camelbak, it is fuel belt kind of though. I can't hold things in my hands when I run though.

I have one similar to this... http://www.rei.com/product/799336/nathan-quickdraw-plus-handheld-bottle

I have had a fuel belt as well and did not like having something sloshing around my waist while running... I have also tried running with my camel back and that was a sweaty mess...

It is really your preference. Try a few things to see what works for you. :0)

They have Nathan packs/bottles/belts on sale at The Clymb.

http://www.theclymb.com/invite-from/jamesnguyen

I use an amphipod belt. I can cary 2-4 bottles. I've tried carrying a handheld, it throws me off, I don't like it.

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I can't run with anything around my waist. I use the handheld and it holds 10 oz, which has been enough for me so far. I have also done the old fashioned: drive the route and lay out regular water bottles at strategic miles approach. For a 9 miler, I had one water bottle waiting at mile 3 and another at mile 6.5. I don't like to drink a lot while I'm running as it makes me feel slightly nauseous if I drink too much with it all sloshing in my stomach, but it also helps when I have a Gu gel to sit in my stomach too.

Fuel belt for me. It keeps my hands free, plus it has pockets for nutrition, keys, phone, etc. I sweat a lot, so for really long runs, I keep water bottles in a chilled cooler in the car, then do some form of circuits. It takes away the joy of going out and discovering things, but it's better than dehydrating.

I recieved a Nathan Quickdraw Elite for Christmas. I had not actually used it until this morning. Love it. Stays in place really well. Will take a little getting used to, but I felt so much better afterwards, b/c I was hydrating throughout my run.

I use hand held bottles or I make treks around places that have water or stash it in bushes.

Main thing go to a store that sells them, try them on. Walk around the store with them on. You look like an idiot, but hey you are spending money on yourself. Who cares what you look like...you look better than some dude on this board with bloody nipples!!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Do what is comfortable for you. I have friends who wear belts. I would never wear one. The hand helds are problematic because of water temp, too hot or too cold. So, choose the encumberance that will propel you for further miles.