Please advise me on a water carrying belt for hot weather

[karen50plus]

I started c25k in jan . I m used to rain ☔️ hail 💨and sleet 🌨not this bright hot yellow thing in the sky ☀️.

Not that I m complaining , I m not 😳..... but I need to adapt 🥵🥵🥵🥵snd quickly . I ve read about these flip belt things for storing keys , phone etc but I d like a similar thing but with a water bottle . I can’t just hold a bottle . I ve tried twice and don’t like it . I get hay fever and I can’t juggle the bottle of water and get hankies out of pocket to blow my nose . Too much multitasking whilst running . Too much faffing around . So , dear forum , you ve come to my rescue many times over the past 3 months , I m hoping you can advise me on this little gem ..... a water bottle I can run with which won’t bounce against my legs or bum and annoy me whilst running & preferably one which incorporates something for holding my keys ,phone and copious amounts of paper tissues ( not asking much am I 😂😂😂)

[Fionamags Graduate]

What about a backpack thingymabob? Can't remember the name for it but its a v small bag with a water bladder inside and a tube poking out the top for you to drink through. I have one from the decathlon shop bought for walking in the tropics. Was v cheap and pockets for phone, keys and space for a fair few things besides. But v neat on and there is a waist strap to stop it waggling about. Might be overkill for your needs though unless you're aiming for a marathon???

[karen50plus Graduate in reply to Fionamags]

Hello Fionamags. Thank you for your reply . I must admit the thought of drinking out of a “ bladder” makes me want to say - forget the water , I ll die of thirst thank you 🤣🤣🤣. It sounds like a good idea for long runs but I m no where near that stage yet . Never will be , but I m ok with that ☺️. I just want something that will last me an hour . The sensible thing would be for me to get my 🍑 out of bed earlier and do it when it’s cooler 🙄. 🙈🥵

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

I have a belt that carries a single 750ml bottle, but I would not recommend it without reservation as it can lead to an asymmetry when full.

If I were buying one now I would go for a belt carrying 2 smaller bottles.

I also have a running backpack with a bladder in it, but that is possibly overkill at this stage.

[karen50plus Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I never thought one measly bottle of water would affect my running . Not sure it would at my speed 🐌🙈. But I have had a look on google and seen these dual bottle carriers. I wondered why - you ve just answered that question thank you . I agree a back pack would be overkill for me atm . I m never going to run king distance . Still trying to master 5k .😳🙄🙈. But I m running 30 -40 mins and that is not something I thought I could ever do .

Sorry , I m rambling , too much time on my hands 🙄. Thank you for your advice 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to karen50plus]

I don't ever take water for any run under an hour.

If you are well hydrated in the preceding 24 hrs, it is unnecessary.

As a runner you need to drink 2.5 -3 litres of fluid each and every day, running or not, as mentioned in the guide.

[karen50plus Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I don’t drink that much in 2-3 days 😳

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to karen50plus]

Then you will have great problems running.........your ability to transport oxygen in your blood will be reduced, your joints will likely not be as well lubricated, the cartilage in your joints will be compressed and less efficient at taking the impact of running, your kidneys will be at risk of failure........all in all a recipe for pain and injury.

A healthy adult is composed of 60% water.

"According to H.H. Mitchell, Journal of Biological Chemistry 158, the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water. The skin contains 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, and even the bones are watery: 31%."

If we get dehydrated then none of those organs function optimally, so it is unwise to physically push the body unless it adequately hydrated.

runnersworld.com/uk/nutriti...

[Hidden in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Wow, when you put it like that... Icshall drink more water 😆

[Hidden]

I hardly ever need to carry water and (as has become clear) you probably need to focus on hydration all the time rather than actually when you run. Just so you know, I have a flip belt and you can get a small water bottle that fits into it. Its sort of banana shaped so curves around you

[karen50plus Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes I understand the hydration thing , it’s just in a certain age and my thermostat is knackered 🥵......... sometimes I need the water down my neck , on one occasion it went down my back 😳🙄🙈........ whatever the reason for carrying it , I need to carry it in this new warm weather ☀️.

[Hidden in reply to karen50plus]

I am of a similar age and get very hot at times; but that is different to being thirsty. I much prefer to run in cool weather and when it gets hot I run earlier and in shady places, or wait until it rains (and it always does!)

[karen50plus Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I agree , but my initial request for help in carrying water during a run, did not mention anything to do with being thirsty . Although it’s an easy assumption to make . I may have a few sips but the rest is for external use 😂 . And before anyone thinks I m aiming to enter a wet T shirt competition The answer to that one is NO !! 😂😂. With this street running lark , the walkers are hogging the pavements with the shade for themselves so I m often relegated to the Hot side of the street 🥵🥵🥵...... 💦

[Hidden in reply to karen50plus]

Sorry, I thought you were asking for advice...

[Nilsam Graduate]

Looking forward to reading the tips too. I have only carried water but when I started this programme I decided I should be ok without for 30 mins. As we go into summer I am beginning to change my mind. 👍🤝

[karen50plus Graduate in reply to Nilsam]

Yes , it’s all very well being hydrated but when I m having a hot flush 🥵, I need water . Maybe down my neck , maybe over my head ........ but believe me I need water 😳🙈. Tbh I m afraid to drink too much before I run ...... it’s not like I can pop into anywhere to use the facilities now . Asda and Tesco have horrendous queues snaking all around the car park . And if it’s before 10 am I m not allowed into Tesco cos I m not over 70 or an NHS a worker . Sorry , I think my sprout sized bladder is having a tantrum 🤣🤣. Got to keep it light hearted .

[Hidden in reply to karen50plus]

Karen I think it’s HRT you need, not water 🤣🤣🤣😘

[karen50plus Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Have you been talking to my husband 🤣

[Hidden in reply to karen50plus]

Oops 🙊

[Comfortnotspeed]

There is a water bottle and belt on Amazon that is supposed to not bump up and down. Lol it’s on my next Christmas list 😂 Unless you could carry one of those ergonomic things with the hole for your hand?

Give us some feedback if you try something please 😀

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Can’t offer any advice, but will be interested in any tips. Cracking thread though 😂🤣😂

[pete1212 Graduate]

I bought a large running belt it will fit a small plastic bottle of water 250m like size off a panda pop bottle and you can keep your keys inside it hope it helps happy running keep safe

[karen50plus Graduate in reply to pete1212]

Hi Pete. . That sounds like something I m looking for . I shall have a mooch on amazon . I ve asked on the forum cos I m not much of a virtual shopper - figured everyone could chip in and tell me what works for them . So thank you 😊

Happy Easter 🐣

[pete1212 Graduate in reply to karen50plus]

I have got one for my iPhone plus so I bought a large one and it will fit a small bottle of water happy Easter 🐣 stay safe happy running or they about £10 👍

[pete1212 Graduate]

There are lots off running belts on amazon 👍