I don't have a fuel belt or bottle. I never carry water with me on my runs. I have yet to go long enough to need fuel while I am out. Now as I move down the weeks on my training plan the miles increase (shocker I know!) so I will need to have a solution for fuel for the long runs. Since I am a total novice I don't know what to get. I will need one of these:
I think I belt would get on my nerves and carrying a bottle does not sound good either..I am afraid I would get cramps in my hands or something. At the half marathon they will have water station at each mile (big race 10000 runners) and GU at mile 4 and 9. GU, that is another thing I need to figure out. I have never tried it and I have major gastric issues so I am afraid of trying it and getting sick. I know I have to try BEFORE the race. They are giving 2 flavors: Chocolate Outrage and Vanilla Bean..I already know I cannot take the chocolate one so that leaves Vanilla. If my stomach does not like that one I will have to carry my own. I could use safety pins and pin it to my shorts at the waist and not carry any bottle or belt. Is that a good decision? Will I regret not carrying my own water? Even if I decide not to on race day I still need something for the long runs starting next weekend...
What to do, what to do? I am open to all advices and suggestions if you are reading this and have something to say please do, it will help a novice runner like me!!!
Today was rest day so that is what I did. Still not sure about tomorrow..I think cross training is what I will do...
Sunday = 5k race day!
What to do, what to do? I am open to all advices and suggestions if you are reading this and have something to say please do, it will help a novice runner like me!!!
Today was rest day so that is what I did. Still not sure about tomorrow..I think cross training is what I will do...
Sunday = 5k race day!
3 comments:
I have a belt for my phone(gps/mp3 player) and keys and possibly gus one day. I don't carry water. I either plant an unopened bottle of water along my path before I start running or I plan my route around a public water fountain/my car/my apartment so I can stop for water breaks.
I have a belt and like it. I've tried the handhelds and don't like those but it's really personal preference - some people are the opposite. As far as GU, I can't do ANY type of gels - it took me a couple of long runs to figure that out. I can do GU Chomps or Shot Bloks - but again, very much personal preference and experimenting is the best way to figure it out!
thank you.
just went to REI and I am sure I cannot do the handheld..so it will be a belt. I tried both and the one with 2 bottles feel better so that will go on my Christmas list!!
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