Long run planned Sunday, advice please

[ChrisAllen1]

So I'm going to try a long run on Sunday, I don't want to say how far in case I jinx It!!! but hopefully longer than my previous best of 15k. That was done in much cooler conditions so my question is whether the value of carrying a water bottle outweighs the inconvenience of carrying a water bottle, if you see what I mean!!

[Rammy75 Graduate10]

I’d take a water bottle, worth it for runs over an hour (I use tailwind and works for me!)

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Rammy75]

Thanks Rammy

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Everyone is different but I tend to carry water over any run longer that 10k. Especially in the warm weather, I think it's a good idea. Also, make sure you hydrate well the day before, then you will cope better with the heat anyway. Good luck with your run btw!🙂

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you, I'm pretty sure as long as my asthma is good and I can get into my rhythm early I can do it but we shall see!!!

[RedFred]

I hate carrying stuff, so stash water en route for runs over 10k. Make sure your hydration is good before you go like op said.

[Anniemurph Graduate10]

Definitely, especially if it's warm, but define 'carry'? Do you mean in your hand? That's a pain in the - hand Perhaps you have a water belt or a hydration pack, though? Much better!

Have an enjoyable run!

[misswobble Graduate10]

I am terrible for not carrying water but in your case - being as you don’t know how long you are gonna be out - I would take a hand held 350 or 500 ml bottle, or nip into a shop if you are running in civilisation I use the tap at the cemetery which has saved my life on occasions 🙂

When I have drunk my water I stash the bottle down my vest 👍

Bon voyage 😃🏃‍♂️

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I just bought this, but in black: decathlon.co.uk/bag-trail-r...

I haven't tried it out yet, but it's very light and you can carry quite a bit of extra stuff in it, phone, keys, jacket, spare vest or t-shirt. It has a plastic tube for drinking that you bring over your front and anchor through loops.

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Deffo take one. I would suggest getting a hydration pack as then you have your arms free for other things... and good luck