Hi all I've recently started running more than 10k - I'm up to 12k and I started needing to take water with me. I got some hydration tablets to go in the water from a running shop but I was surprised that they were zero calories. I thought that they'd be combined with some sugar to keep you going.
I've started taking a few jelly babies with me - I don't really feel that I "need" them but I do eat them! I know you can get gels but I would have thought that a tablet would be able to do both things.
As ever any tips for hydration/energy on longer runs most grateful from all the knowledgeable people who've been there before me!
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Just hydrate well every single day...and if you do that and have a really healthy eating regime you should be absolutely fine. Just take some water, if you feel you need to after 10K. I take a small bottle in my Zikee belt..
Just stay well hydrated in general. I have a good large drink when I get home. I’ve ran up to 15K a few times and didn’t need to bring anything with me.
I used SIS electrolyte tablets when it was very hot a few weeks ago, and for my long run this week I had plain water in my hydration bladder and Tailwind in a small bottle to sip when I needed a boost beyond 10k. Also jelly babies. 👍
I don’t know if these things help me at all - it might be the placebo effect, but I’d rather err on the side of caution. 🏃♀️
Tailwind comes in loads of flavours and I bought a sample pack before committing. So far I quite like the raspberry one. 😀
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First try of hydration vest
Tough 7k but done! 💥 💪🏼😎
Ouch (click on pic to see my running club)
