Water when running ..

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

Help. I'm currently up to 5k and looking to get to 10k by summer. I have one of those water bottles with the gap in the middle but I find it soooo hard to drink out of whilst running. What do you do? Is it mad to run 5k and not drink anything?

[Harast]

I'm no expert by any means but I am currently doing the same as you, have just gone up to 8k and want to get to 10k soon. I have a friend who is a very experienced runner, she runs ultra marathons and is a qualified coach. Her advice to me was that you don't need water for a 10k run, just make sure you are well hydrated before your run. She says that running with a bottle in your hand affects your body movement and is not good for your running posture. Hope that helps

[Harast]

Ooops just noticed the other thread, I'll get my coat....

[LaSalle]

Personally, I don't carry water unless I'll be out for more than 2 hours or it's very hot. Just aim to be reasonably well hydrated before you go. This means sipping water over a long period, not downing 2 litres just before you head out!

[kittypinot]

I always take a bottle with me. But I wont leave the house to do less than 5 miles. not worth it for me. Im used to it and I don't feel it interferes with my running.

[iwantgin]

I don't carry water for a five k distance. In summer and if I'm going to be out longer then I do. I have a great waist belt which I can slip a small bottle into. Its a Workplay running bag.
I can't run whilst holding a bottle. As said up thread it does affect your movement.

[pootlebug]

I wouldn't take water for a 10k run. I only take water for a long run of 2 hours or so. If you're well hydrated before you go and have a drink when you get back you'll be fine.

[TheChickenSituation]

Another one who wouldn't take water with me for a 10k run.

[loveableshoulder]

I wouldn't, but I would have been drinking sips quite a lot before going out. And going to the toilet twice! I'd also try to go early or late to avoid strong sun.

I have been known to knock on strangers' doors to ask for water when doing longer runs

[BlueChampagne]

I wouldn't take water for a 10k run either unless it was very hot. I have a bum bag with a holder for a water bottle; couldn't run with something in my hand! It also gives me somewhere to put phone and keys.

I can't run and drink either, so I take a short walking break.

[Petonk]

I run regular 10k runs and wouldn't dream of being burdened with a bottle of water for that distance. I only carry water for long long runs (9 miles and up).

[Suzannewithaplan]

I find being too hot more onerous than lack of water, I run up to 13 miles and dont feel the need to take water.
it's such a pain to carry
if I'm taking a backpack for other items then I'll take a small bottle but I dont like to carry anything around my waist and I dont think I could put up with a handheld

[loveableshoulder]

This thread has made me think about my September marathon training: just bought a.camelbak :)