Carrying water while running

[IntermittentParps]

Posting here a) for traffic and b) because I can't find a running topic.
Is there a water bottle/flask you just strap to an arm or leg so you don't have to hold it while running?
TIA.

Yes, but waist belts are comfier. I have a Nike one but there are loads available. It has two small water bottles with it, I sometimes just take one if it’s a short run.

You can get running belts which you can attach water bottles to,

I think they're better than carrying something (changing the swing of your arms but carrying something on one, or having something heavy on your leg doesn't seem a good idea)

Google for 'hydration belt' - various brands and price points available, some with two bottles, some with one.

Someone ran past me today with a hydration vest thing, which looked pretty cool.

Eg, this one www.sportsdirect.com/nike-twin-hydra-belt-764015

there are running backpack water systems; friend had one.

I think the belts are fucking awful.
The hydration vests are good but make sure to try some on - they can really chafe

I have a hydration vest, but don't use it unless going over Half distance.

They can be hot to wear, but you can put the bladder in the freezer and have a nice cold back.

If you go that way, get the most adjustable one you can, most versions are made for the male body, so look for straps that you can slide up and down (to change where they're fixed, as well as just tightening them) to get a decent fit

To add Solomon do a women’s one. Not cheap but will last forever

I have a belt which is good but the bottles leak so I end up wearing most of my drink. I use this on shorter runs.
I also have a vest with a bladder pack, which I wear on longer runs. If you get one make sure you squeeze the air out so that it doesn’t slosh around when you’re running!

Thanks all! Yes, I think a belt might be more sensible. I don't need anything as serious as a backpack for my runs, which are about 25 minutes on a good day!

for runs under one hour I don't take water with me.
however, if needed there are a couple of public drinking water fountains on my routes I could use.

purplesequins, I don't usually, but today it was so hot even at 7am. I felt a bit unwell when I got home and it has got me thinking I might need something.

I have this one - cheap and cheerful, and does the job. I like it because it's a stretchy band as oppsoed to one with a clip fastening, which I can imagine would slip up and around a bit more. It also has a pocket/clip for keys and a waterproof pocket for your phone.
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I wouldn't want a hyrdation vest because a) I think they are/look a bit OTT for my 8km runs, and b) boobs - can't imagine how one would be a comfortable fit over my FF cups!

Here's the running thread

I think you should be fine for a 25 minute run. They key is to not be dehydrated before you run.
Make sure you're generally drinking more when it's warm and then as soon as you get up chug some water down. You'll need to learn how much and how long before a run you can drink so that you don't feel it swishing about!

Or hide a bottle 1/2 way along your route.

I hate carrying anything when I run, but I have to take water (e.g. running to an interval training session) I take one of these. It realise it's something you have to carry which isn't what you want, but you don't really have to grip it if you know what I mean. You can swap hands if you think you'll get imbalanced.

nb. I cannot fathom why it says this is for men.

Thank you! Unfortunately I didn't feel fine this morning, so I think I do need something. I do always drink a lot of water just before I go out.

You really need to have drunk quite a bit before you run, so it's in your body (or whatever the scientific term is!).

Downing it just before you go out will make you feel grotty.

A Flipbelt with their rectangular bottles are great! I freeze my bottle and by the time I need a drink it’s just right.

I don't take water. I find it a pain to carry, whether that's in a belt or similar. I also get a stitch if I drink while running. If it's too hot, I either go early doors or just go for a walk instead. I make sure I'm well hydrated when I go (I drink plenty of water about an hour beforehand so I don't need a wee😁) and have a High5 Zero drink when I get back to replace lost electrolytes. Certainly for 25 minutes you should be able to run without taking a drink.

I take an O-shaped bottle- much more comfortable to hold and doesn’t really get in the way of anything. It doesn’t hold a huge amount, about 300ml, but that’s all you need for short runs if you drink a couple of glasses before you set off.

I have an O shaped bottle for short runs. I'm not going to be going that fast in the heat so the bite doesn't annoy me.

I have a running rucksack and water bladder for longer runs.

Downing it just before you go out will make you feel grotty.
It doesn't, I've been doing this since I started running seven or so months ago.

To clear some things up:

• I do go out early. Today was still too hot.
• 'just go for a walk instead' I go for walks too, but sometimes I want to go for runs and I was asking about that here.
• I shouldn't need to drink water during my short runs – well, perhaps not, but what can I say? Today I felt I should have.
• water fountains; there aren't any on my routes.

Thank you to those who gave helpful suggestions and answered my question.

I went for a run this morning - it was boiling! I drank 500 ml in 40 minutes.

I have a waist belt,link below, bought a year ago. Cheap but seems to be lasting OK. One of the pockets unzips top & bottom and has a mesh insert that allows for a small bottle of water. I usually use a 300ml Sistema twist top one though the larger size up just fits. The belt has a clip fastening and a wide adjustable elastic belt. It''s big enough to fit mobile phone and keys as well. It is a bit bouncy unless you cinch it quite tight but OK for short runs. I usually put the main bag in front rather in small of my back.

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I have just got a belt that holds two small bottles (the London marathon shop are selling them, they want to reduce plastic use by getting runners to carry water bottles rather than discard half at the water station) (and I am training - badly - for the virtual london marathon). It would i think be fine for your purposes but has actually caused me severe hip problems after long runs so I am having to rethink. Also the bottles are fiddly to get in and out, there's probably better ones. I have a running backpack so I am going to try that.

Decathlon have lots of options.

For a 25 min run in the heat, I'd either take a O hand held bottle or a tiny bottle that tucks into a regular running belt.
I use proper belts or vests on longer (10k+) runs. Properly hydrated before, you don't need to do much more than wet your mouth on a short run. Most of the year I wouldn't take water on short runs but heat is a strategy changer.

The other thing to consider is replacing the salts that you sweat out and water on its own doesn't do that. Juice, salty foods, sports/ rehydration products will do that. On a longer run, I'll take seperate water and squash to drink as needed. A pinch of salt in the squash is helpful too.

Make sure you're well hydrated the night before an early run. Replacing what you lost the day before helps a lot when it comes to the morning.

I live in a hot climate and always make sure I hydrate enough before bed, as I run fasted in the early morning (5am) before sunrise.
I don’t take any fluids with me unless I’m going longer than 10k, as I found my arms aches carrying a full bottle.
I did use on of the O bottles and then found one on Amazon that strapped to my arm which is good for long runs.
Other than that, I carried a few dollars in my waist belt so I could run via gas stations and get water.