In a post by the erudite and witty Tinytears60 (Jane), seriously check out her posts, she mentioned that her mouth was lacking fluid. And, as such, felt like she was sucking a sand popsicle.
Since week 3, due to an unfortunate habit of breathing like asthmatic sloth on a treadmill, I’ve equally suffered from dry mouthedness. So, I acquired the wonderful Moisture Angel you see presented in the artfully taken picture.
It has been a life saver. I no longer finish my ambulations with my tongue superglued to the roof of my mouth. It was only a few quid and, with the sub-tropical weather we have been experiencing, I’d never run without it.
Serious stuff: It is a 350ml High Five Professional (🤣) Sports Run Bottle and cost £3.99 from a well known online store. I was not paid nor received anything for this recommendation!
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I just carry it. It barely weighs anything, even with water in it, and it has the handle which helps. After the first couple of runs I barely notice I’ve got it with me.
The problem with holding a bottle in your hands is that it creates asymmetries in weight and muscular tension. It is very common on this forum to have new runners complain of shoulder and neck aches........the reason........they are carrying phones or water bottles in their hands.
It is best to have hands unclenched and relaxed when running and also to be fully hydrated.......a minimum of 2.5-3 litres of fluids each and every day and then it really is not necessary to carry water on any C25K workout.
I appreciate the asymmetries issues, I do regularly swap hands. Equally, the water is not for hydration but to remove the exceptionally unpleasant dry mouth I experience. This despite being throughly hydrated before the run.
I’m aware of why this happens and it is just an unfortunate side affect of hay fever season and the resulting swelled sinuses. The alternative is to attempt to generate saliva and in the current climate having spit doesn’t seem appropriate.
Thank you for the feedback, though. Especially the information on asymmetries and, as I will continue to use the water bottle, I’ll make sure I swap hands on a regular basis.
You were right, IannodaTruffe....I bow to your experience, I went out without the hand held water bottle for the first time last Sunday and what a difference!! my running form was so much better with both my hands unclenched....a belated thank you for your excellent advice 👍
I don’t usually take a bottle for the aforementioned issues, however when it gets a bit warm I take a small one, just enough to avoid the dry mouth scenario. Others have mentioned though which I intend to try, chewing gum or sucking a mint which naturally creates saliva 😊
I went out today, for the first time in a while, consciously carrying it. What I noticed is because of mine has a handle I wasn’t clutching it but just letting dangle from my figures. Also, as it was only 350ml, less than a can of coke, I barely noticed it.
So some of the excellent issues highlighted by the admin were negated.
Yeah the one I use is only 330ml, just a small bottle of water I bought from Tesco the other day and I thought it’d make a good running company when unnoticed it’s shape. I actually have a reusable water flask, but it’s like 600ml or something, way to big to be dragging around anyway 😊
I think I would feel claustrophobic with an armband (ridiculous I know.... ) my friend has one and she’s not a fan and someone on here to me his was annoying him as kept dlipping down... bad enough with bra straps 😳🤣 but thanks so much for offering advice 🙏🏻
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