Running With Items?!

I bring gatorade gum, id, ipod & water. I find chewing gum while running helps me to keep up my pace. I try to hydrate before I run but anything over 4 miles I find I do need some water. I have a question tho... I tend to throw up water when I drink it on my long runs. I dont drink much of it, just a few sips every mile or so. Does anyone know how I can prevent this?

Dog leash in one hand, pepper spray in the other (I'm paranoid), and my key tucked into a pocket.

I'm currently trying to figure out a way for my dog to carry crap FOR for me. LOL. Some kind of pouch on his harness, maybe...

If I'm going 8+, I bring the following:

sports drink in a water bottle holder
asthma inhaler (always carry that)
ID/$$ plus insurance card (which sadly, I've had to use during a run, but it sure came in handy in the ER)
baby wipes/kleenex, especially on a warm day

for longer runs, I take gels/shot blox

if I'm running alone, or in an isolated area, I'll take my cell phone. I've also taken my bus pass and/or VISA since I've been injured a ways from home and had to get a cab.

Sounds like a lot, but it all fits in little pouches attached to my water bottle holder

I have a CAMELBAK hydration pack I wear on my back for anything over 5 miles. I usually eat 1/4 of a cliff bar right before I run and carry the rest in my pack along with a personal defense Item, keys, I.D., small amount of money or card, my phone which tracks my activity and my HRM.

Under 5 miles I tie my keys to my shoe lace and just hydrate before hand typically. Once in a while I'll carry a waist pack with 1) 20 oz. bottle and the bare essentials.

I once got stuck getting water out of a bathroom sink on a run because I ran out of water on a hot day. Since then, I almost always carry a little money.

TO the poster who asked about why you carry ID? Its so they know who I am if Im found maimed to pieces by some wild animal ;-)

I always carry a water bottle and my ipod and for runs longer than an hour I carry Clif or Gu chomps/shot blocks (gummies). I have tried the GU gels and "real food" but the gummies seem to work best for me gastronomically speaking. Long runs at night I also take pepper spray and a headlamp (the sidewalks here are TERRIBLE and we streetlights are few and far between).

If you find yourself wanting to carry too many things you can get a hydration belt that will hold water bottles and has a little pouch in the front for a phone/ipod/food. Little bit dorky but worth it. I use mine for summer long runs when I need more water then is comfortable to carry by hand.

For runs under 2 hours: no water, no snacks.
For runs from 2 to 2.5 hours: water in 250cc bottle
For runs over 2.5 hours: water, and small foil pouch with Jelly Bellies packed in it (it goes in the back pocket of my shorts).

Far more important than dragging nibbles around with you is learning to manage your meals/nutrition properly for the training runs you are doing.

I always carry my house keys in a wrist cuff. And a tissue (because I'm wicked allergic to my corner of South America at certain times of year). That's it.

Even though you're a young guy, it's worth remembering that stuff can go quite wrong at any time on a run.
For that reason, I do always tell someone where I'm going.
And for really long runs (3 hours and beyond), I leave my route up on Google Earth or gmaps pedometer so that my sig. other knows where to start looking for me if I don't get home within the planned time parameter of the run. (These happen on the weekend, so he's at home and can just look at the computer.)

I have run trail races and road races, and finished on podiums in both kinds. Race distances range from 4K to 42K, and pretty much everything in between.

I try and run as light as possible. I'll bring water only as needed if it's hot. I should remember my ID more often than I do. I also never take my phone, which I probably should.
Anything between 10-15 miles I'll take a gel but probably won't eat it. I've been trying to wean myself from thier dependance and just ran my best 20 miler this weekend on nothing but water.

I wear a fuel belt for any run over 3 miles. I always carry my phone and my car key if I've driven to the trail. Also, if I'm running alone in my neighborhood where I have to cross streets and could potentially get hit by a car, I wear my RoadID. The only time I bring "fuel" with me is for runs over 15 miles. Otherwise I just make sure to eat a decent breakfast about an hour before my run. If I'm running over 15 miles I will bring some snacks like pretzels, mini vanilla wafers or club crackers. I put about a handful of each in a sandwich bag and drape the bag(s) over my fuel belt. They stay put and I always have some fuel right at my fingertips.

Always wear my road id!! If it's over 6 miles & hot out I'll either place water halfway, or where my hydration pack. Always have my phone, my husband insists.

I run with my house keys and rosebud salve. No iPod, phone, or water with me. There are a ton of parks here on my routes so I can stop by a drinking fountain if necessary. If I'm going for a run longer than 11-12 miles, I'll pack half a granola bar too. Really, I HATE running with "baggage."

I have a road id bracelet and never leave home without it. You can google the company and see what they offer. I usually run alone on trails or the road so the purpose of the id is to notify other people, EMT's, etc of your name, medical conditions, and emergency phone numbers of who to call in case you are unconscious or injured. They cost about $20.00 give or take depending on what type you get. Definitely worth the money. Better safe than sorry. It would be horrible to be in the hospital unconscious and the hospital workers not know who you are or who to notify and your family to not know where you are.

may i ask why it is important to bring your id on a run?? just curious b/c i don't bring mine
and if i should start bringing it..thanks!

+1 for RoadID

may i ask why it is important to bring your id on a run?? just curious b/c i don't bring mine
and if i should start bringing it..thanks!

My nephew uses an ID bracelet from http://www.roadid.com/

It has all of his vitals in case of an emergency.

I have a road id bracelet and never leave home without it. You can google the company and see what they offer. I usually run alone on trails or the road so the purpose of the id is to notify other people, EMT's, etc of your name, medical conditions, and emergency phone numbers of who to call in case you are unconscious or injured. They cost about $20.00 give or take depending on what type you get. Definitely worth the money. Better safe than sorry. It would be horrible to be in the hospital unconscious and the hospital workers not know who you are or who to notify and your family to not know where you are.

may i ask why it is important to bring your id on a run?? just curious b/c i don't bring mine
and if i should start bringing it..thanks!

Sorry, did see this before my post. It's http://www.roadid.com/

+1 for RoadID

LOVE my RoadID bracelet!! It's so important, if god forbid, you were hit by a car. I I have to say, I have a close call at least once a week & I really pay attention. Too many drivers don't...and I can see it's usually because the idiots are texting or on the phone. Plus if you have any health conditions, it lists them as well

I have a road id bracelet and never leave home without it. You can google the company and see what they offer. I usually run alone on trails or the road so the purpose of the id is to notify other people, EMT's, etc of your name, medical conditions, and emergency phone numbers of who to call in case you are unconscious or injured. They cost about $20.00 give or take depending on what type you get. Definitely worth the money. Better safe than sorry. It would be horrible to be in the hospital unconscious and the hospital workers not know who you are or who to notify and your family to not know where you are.

may i ask why it is important to bring your id on a run?? just curious b/c i don't bring mine
and if i should start bringing it..thanks!

^^^ it's worth the ~$20 investment. I have the one that lists a number to call and EMT's get all your medical history and who to contact. Excellent peace of mind with all the crazy texting drivers out there....

Sorry, did see this before my post. It's http://www.roadid.com/

+1 for RoadID

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expires 5/31/12

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EDIT: Just used the code- it works :-)

Thanks - I just ordered the slim version!!!