How do you carry water during your long runs? There is a water reservoir that goes on your back with the tube that you can suck on as you run, a waist belt or a vest that hold the bottles, a handheld bottle that you can carry it on your hands as you run, there is even a collapsible bottle these days. Tried few of the these from Amazon and returned them promptly, as they look great in the picture and the description but found them not realistic. I am still looking for the right method to carry a water bottle. Answer this poll below to help me narrow down my choices.
Hydration Options
Hydration Pack
Bottle in the waist of vest
Carry a bottle as you run
Don't need Hydration at all (Don't tell this to my coach)
Looks like leaving the bottles along the way seems to be a popular option. Gonna try it.
I used to wear a hydration pack. Works great especially for the really long runs. However, now that live races are happening, I am trying to learn to not depend on hydration packs. I hand carry a water bottle, and leave extra bottles along the route if necessary and simulate a race aid station experience 😀
I leave a couple of water bottles along the trail I run. 2nd option is bottle in the waist belt