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drinking on long run
alanford
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When I do my weekly long run (about 2hrs or so) I need to take a drink with me to keep hydrated and also to try out different fuel mixtures .I have suffered teriible stomach cramps before and soon realised you've got to train with what you use during racing.
I don't like spending my entire run carrying a drinks bottle wheter it's empty or full. How do the rest of you guys take on fluid during your training runs or have I just got to accept the position of carrying a drinks bottle whilst I run.
I don't like spending my entire run carrying a drinks bottle wheter it's empty or full. How do the rest of you guys take on fluid during your training runs or have I just got to accept the position of carrying a drinks bottle whilst I run.
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Run for 40 mins holding the bottle, stash it some where in a bush/hedge then run your route for 20 more mins.
Turn around and retrace your route.
collecting your bottle as you pass.
Either that or pre place drinks in throw away cups/containers and pick up as you run past.
With the cycle computer you've got exact time/distance/pace info. (kids love to do this , when they're old enough to bike that long!!).
Or something I often do is put your bottle(s) on your driveway or so. Run loops of about 15 or 20 minutes or so.
You could also consider a 'fuel belt', which is handy.
Mike
I have a camelback that I partially fill and use sometimes on long runs. Its pretty good but a pain to clean. Or I use a bum bag style bag that i put a water bottle in. Either works pretty well.
Best thing for me is to run from campsite to campsite where I live as they each have drinking taps!
G
I get fed up of holding a bottle whilst out on a long run and found that it would make my shoulder ache.
Was a bit apprehensive about wearing a belt, but I really don't notice it when I get going.
It's pretty versatile and has a useful little pocket for Gels, keys, ipod etc.
I have one similar to that, bought it in SBR shop in NYC, do you find that with a full belt the velcro is abit unreliable?