tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post6331797747721582726..comments2024-01-27T01:00:53.693-05:00Comments on Footnotes: Hydration woes: Training talesKimberly http://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-23863158667197681032014-03-30T22:07:38.090-04:002014-03-30T22:07:38.090-04:00I drink a lot of water. Always! I think I drink ...I drink a lot of water. Always! I think I drink less in the winter but still a lot. I am not sure how I do it. I drink 1 or 2 big glasses in the morning/breakfast. 1 mid-morning. 1 or 2 at lunch. 1 mid-afternoon. 2 or 3 at the gym. 1 or 2 at dinner. I have just been always like this! Sorry no ideas for you!! Good luck!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-80479106182979800202014-03-25T09:59:11.138-04:002014-03-25T09:59:11.138-04:00I'm not that organized! I take a big bite (~1/...I'm not that organized! I take a big bite (~1/4 bar) every 15 min. Same with Larabars.<br /><br />I agree the hydration pack is overkill for many races but I like having the space to carry stuff. For me, the pack is a comfortable fit and doesn't chafe, and it's very adjustable, but we have pretty different builds, so your mileage may vary.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14582049406998358870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-52870143370784730112014-03-24T19:47:57.253-04:002014-03-24T19:47:57.253-04:00I like the way you think :)I like the way you think :)bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-32064855036606443592014-03-24T19:38:24.459-04:002014-03-24T19:38:24.459-04:00I go through phases...some times I use a hand held...I go through phases...some times I use a hand held (usually a camel back bottle I think it's 20 ounces) and other times my fuel belt...I some times wear my fuel belt higher than my waist so I can snug it up and not have any bouncing issues....I have an alert programed into my watch as a friendly reminder...I do sometimes ignore it, but usually not. Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09050886219606874616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-71575022848503270002014-03-24T18:56:14.308-04:002014-03-24T18:56:14.308-04:00Stupid winter. The wind was so brutal last week th...Stupid winter. The wind was so brutal last week that Joe's bottles froze. <br /><br />And I like your excuse. It will now be mine.Kimberly https://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-76711407851951840172014-03-24T18:55:27.745-04:002014-03-24T18:55:27.745-04:00I have never heard of this Tailwind Nutrition. I a...I have never heard of this Tailwind Nutrition. I am going to look into that!<br /><br />I'm hearing more and more about Ultimate Direction - might be worth checking out.Kimberly https://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-71083104377836388092014-03-24T18:54:15.464-04:002014-03-24T18:54:15.464-04:00Ha! At the third sentence. I think we just need an...Ha! At the third sentence. I think we just need an elite table for every race.Kimberly https://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-84689553902160115292014-03-24T18:53:15.218-04:002014-03-24T18:53:15.218-04:00I have the Intensity hydration pack and wore it on...I have the Intensity hydration pack and wore it once but didn't dig it. I need to try it again and see how it goes. I am not sure I'd do it for a race but definitely for training. (Joe is registering for a full so I might just train with him.)<br /><br />Are you cutting the Picky Bars into fourths and doing 50 cals every 15 minutes? Kimberly https://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-54850763591666295772014-03-24T18:51:16.065-04:002014-03-24T18:51:16.065-04:00Maybe you should come to Indiana and I can circle ...Maybe you should come to Indiana and I can circle back to you every few miles for water. Just a thought. Kimberly https://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-60691337815738011592014-03-24T18:01:09.794-04:002014-03-24T18:01:09.794-04:00I have a tough time drinking in the winter...my ha...I have a tough time drinking in the winter...my hands get so cold that I can't carry my handheld easily and my middle squish prevents any kind of belt from fitting correctly. Lately I've been circling back after a few miles to pick up my handheld after I've warmed up. That helps...bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-74365722265322808812014-03-24T17:58:45.809-04:002014-03-24T17:58:45.809-04:00This may not apply to the half marathon distance, ...This may not apply to the half marathon distance, but... on runs of more than 90 min or so, I eat every 15 min, starting 30-45 min in. I use timed intervals on my watch as a reminder, and I take a drink every time I eat (or more often if thirsty).<br /><br />I use either an Ultimate Direction handheld (so-so, don't like the leakproof but also drinkproof [for me at least] nozzle) or a Nathan Intensity hydration pack (love it, esp since I tend to carry all my own nutrition). I drink plain water and take S-Caps for electrolytes. For nutrition, I shoot for 200 kcal/hour, usually a mix of Larabars, Picky Bars, Gu, and dates.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14582049406998358870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-85980046663588838642014-03-24T16:37:26.101-04:002014-03-24T16:37:26.101-04:00I too have issues with hydration. I used to wear m...I too have issues with hydration. I used to wear my Fuel Belt every long run. As it turns out, I hate it. I wore it this weekend and it made me feel so heavy. Not to mention I have to velcro it around my natural waist so that it doesn't bounce all over. I don't like it. I have a CamelBak too that i wore for the NWM. I like the idea of it because it's hands-free, but it also bounces a bit. I just look forward to race day telling me when to hydrate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-78034712587609038412014-03-24T16:23:51.477-04:002014-03-24T16:23:51.477-04:00On long runs that do not loop I wear the new Jenny...On long runs that do not loop I wear the new Jenny collection Ultra Vesta from Ultimate Direction. (I can carry everything and have my hands free) On the short looped long runs I can get away with my Amphipod Handheld.<br />If it's really cold I can throw a hand warmer in the pockets to keep it from freezing.<br /><br />I normally take a sip every 1/2 mile to 1 mile especially since I switched my fuel to Tailwind Nutrition (Naked flavor) and it mixes really well with Nuun so I get electrolytes and calories all in one sip. Kept me from bonking during my last 2 20 milers.~Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534183179381245978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-76778669309564692672014-03-24T16:18:19.732-04:002014-03-24T16:18:19.732-04:00I'm terrible about drinking in the winter too ...I'm terrible about drinking in the winter too (and even in the summer). I'll fill up my fuel belt and only end up taking a sip or two of water when I GU up. And that's it. I've found that since I drink water non-stop during the day that I tend to not need as much during a run. That's my excuse anyways!<br /><br />I hate handhelds and only use my amphipod belt. But the bottles freeze in the winter, so sometimes I can't take a drink even if I want to!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408703468880630206noreply@blogger.com