tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post2532027162765079618..comments2024-02-06T22:56:16.785-08:00Comments on Evolving Through Running: Hydration NationEvolving Through Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708963226692830313noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post-78397847592044186522010-08-21T07:32:06.911-07:002010-08-21T07:32:06.911-07:00I have one of these for trail running. I love it...I have one of <a href="http://www.rei.com/product/767745" rel="nofollow"> these </a> for trail running. I love it. That being said - the reason I use it trail running is because there aren't drinking fountains to refill from. Basically I need to carry enough water to last 10 plus miles. The downside to a backpack is they are hot and bulky. On the road, I prefer a handheld like <a href="http://www.rei.com/product/752160" rel="nofollow"> this </a>. They are just much more comfortable o be carrying around - especialy when there are water fountains or other means to refill.Glenn Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119271602749821767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post-44871483032787409222010-08-18T01:57:56.849-07:002010-08-18T01:57:56.849-07:00I love my hydration pack! The one I use is a South...I love my hydration pack! The one I use is a South African brand but lots of runners use camelback. I was comfortable with mine from day 1. Solved many problems for me. Mine came with a 1 liter bladder and I bought a 1.5 liter as well. Mine have a choice of 2 and 2.5 liter as well. I fill it with water and take energy drinks in handheld bottles.Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post-66829741360813000012010-08-17T19:50:42.646-07:002010-08-17T19:50:42.646-07:00first - LOVE the photo. LOL. I LOATHE running w...first - LOVE the photo. LOL. I LOATHE running with water, but when I must I use the Nathan fuel belt with the two bigger bottles. I start the bottles on one hip and switch them to another hip every 2 miles to balance out. It breaks up the run and keeps the weight even... I can't stand them bouncing on my stomach. I try to loop around to a location where I can refill them. This summer for the first time I tried freezing them the night before so that they're cold longer throughout the run.<br /><br />It really has been a brutal summer for running. Just think how fast we'll all feel in the fall.Funnyrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871547075275345029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post-31338199321530000342010-08-17T19:22:56.282-07:002010-08-17T19:22:56.282-07:00I just bought a hand held, but I'm not totally...I just bought a hand held, but I'm not totally crazy about carrying things in my hands while running...I would rather drive my route and stash water because I hate carrying it with me. Hope I can learn something from your comments!Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15221898859123353864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post-25980989970213329442010-08-17T16:40:12.121-07:002010-08-17T16:40:12.121-07:00RAndom comment about my handheld.... I've gott...RAndom comment about my handheld.... I've gotten GUNS from toting that thing around. Seriously...it's a good thing I swap hands every mile or I'd be running in circles right now. This probably explains how LITTLE weight training I actually do. :)Jerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020972795844203824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post-73554785580012331122010-08-17T16:05:49.263-07:002010-08-17T16:05:49.263-07:00I've never used a hydration pack. I think it w...I've never used a hydration pack. I think it would drive me crazy to have something hanging on my shoulders and sticking to my back cause of the sweat. I love my Nathan handheld, but it does require that I arrange my long runs around a location where I can refill it. Good luck!LMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545802105576954533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post-34127057443760245692010-08-17T14:59:19.864-07:002010-08-17T14:59:19.864-07:00wow, that IS almost the perfect picture for this p...wow, that IS almost the perfect picture for this post.<br /><br />I've used everything except for packs, so I'm no good there. I will say that you'd be surprised how not cumbersome running with the handheld is.The Boring Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13073380265420100975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post-77889284002385122082010-08-17T14:25:44.335-07:002010-08-17T14:25:44.335-07:00The Green Girl tells me I am lucky, I give or take...The Green Girl tells me I am lucky, I give or take my water bottle, I have learned to "be good" on the longer runs and just take my Nathan big bottle and fill it up at a water fountain if needed.. (on huge runs like 15 and up) I am not the one to ask about the actual hydration systems..units.. etc...<br /><br />BUT! I would try some water enhanced with electrolytes... :)Rad Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10633567426843769992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post-18616670071649927692010-08-17T13:41:33.585-07:002010-08-17T13:41:33.585-07:00What about pre workout hydration, being in the spo...What about pre workout hydration, being in the sport we are, we should be drinking 1.5-2 gallons of water a day to keep us hydrated (yes at first, you will be going to the bathroom every 5 mins, but your bladder starts to get use to it), maybe try this and see if it helps some.Big Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post-84807448225274954032010-08-17T13:06:28.376-07:002010-08-17T13:06:28.376-07:00I haven't had the need for either yet as my di...I haven't had the need for either yet as my distances haven't been that high but I would think h=that when it comes time to get one possibly a Camelbak will be the way to go. Just have to try them all out I guess.Barbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833073049586917325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post-88670128383227916432010-08-17T10:13:13.714-07:002010-08-17T10:13:13.714-07:00Packs are either designed for bikers (mainly Camel...Packs are either designed for bikers (mainly Camelbak) and Trail Runners (Nathan and some Camelbaks) I have found. Or, at least these are the folks I see using them or whom they are marketed too. I will say since I started wearing mine at HM's or Marathons - I see more and more using them. It is a comfort thing. They can bother some in form and they can get your back sweatier than normal. I just don't like things strapped around or dangling from my waist. I prefer to haul it on my back. I always seem to inhale/aspirate water drinking out of cups at water stations as well. So, my Camelbak hits the right spot for me on the run. The nut of it all - find out what works best for you and go with it. It is your journey, your body.Generation X (Slomohusky)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16074437755665432964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post-63602093849443307892010-08-17T10:11:49.755-07:002010-08-17T10:11:49.755-07:00I have a GoLite backpack, but it doesn't come ...I have a GoLite backpack, but it doesn't come with a bladder. I've heard some good things about the TNF hydration packs, since they have the BOA system to compress the bladder as it empties. The Nathan vests are really cool but run pretty small (too small for me at 6' 200+ lbs).KovasPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401299101228398072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post-72882026979916181372010-08-17T09:59:58.568-07:002010-08-17T09:59:58.568-07:00I do the sweat rate measurement when it's real...I do the sweat rate measurement when it's really hot and I do long runs. I remember one time I had a feeling I hadn't hydrated enough and I'd lost like eight pounds. I panicked and vowed to never let myself do that again.<br /><br />I really swear by the Nathan Speed 4. It's comfortable and the weight is eventually distributed so while it does get heavy when I have three bottles and my Canon S90 camera in it, it's spread out and not that bad at all.The Green Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02319714826599995511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post-55480396634063974032010-08-17T09:15:37.222-07:002010-08-17T09:15:37.222-07:00It wil be interesting to see the sweat rate measur...It wil be interesting to see the sweat rate measurement.Runners Fuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12489147811054118908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869434476661153962.post-37633206714642025092010-08-17T09:11:31.416-07:002010-08-17T09:11:31.416-07:00I don't have any wise advice. sorry. Never r...I don't have any wise advice. sorry. Never run with any hydration belts or packs.<br /><br />but that photo ------------ is awesome!!<br /><br />BTW, Loved the comment yesterday!Emzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802735566381095035noreply@blogger.com