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Mothy Apr 2012 2:53pm, 13 Apr 2012 865 posts	Quote Pin Mothy I'm now well into marathon training for Edinburgh, and I need to find a useful thingy to carry water & food in for the long training runs. Tried a belt and didn't really get on with it. I've now seen a backpack in our local running shop for £15. you can put a water bladder/food in it and even has space for an mp3 player. Thing is, I've never been sure about running with one. Are they generally as comfortable as the label claims, or is it like running with a rucksack full of water? this weekend I'll be up to 22 miles, so it needs to be quite Comfortable. I'd appreciate anyones experiences with this bit of kit.
Keefy Beefy Apr 2012 2:56pm, 13 Apr 2012 7,371 posts	Quote Pin Keefy Beefy May I enquire as to the quantity of water you drink during your longer runs?
Puddington Apr 2012 2:56pm, 13 Apr 2012 47,095 posts	Quote Pin Puddington I absolutely HATE carrying anything but I find my Camelbak ace. Barely know it's there really; doesn't move about and is light. Well worth it. And I never thought I'd say that. I've previously nearly died from dehydration rather than carry anything. You just need to get the air out to stop it being sloshy.
Keefy Beefy Apr 2012 2:59pm, 13 Apr 2012 7,372 posts	Quote Pin Keefy Beefy Puddington raises a good point about expelling air prior to the run.
Jon_T Apr 2012 3:01pm, 13 Apr 2012 1,555 posts	Quote Pin Jon_T Im sitting in my office doing just that before Brighton on Sunday
Maclennane Apr 2012 3:04pm, 13 Apr 2012 18,342 posts	Quote Pin Maclennane expelling air? Don't forget to breathe in every now and again.
Mothy Apr 2012 3:04pm, 13 Apr 2012 866 posts	Quote Pin Mothy Thanks all - I'm rubbish at drinking Keefy, which is part of the reason for getting something. However, when I tried the belt, I got through 5 of those little bottles on a 20 mile run. So probably about 2 'normal' running bottles worth. ish.
Keefy Beefy Apr 2012 3:06pm, 13 Apr 2012 7,373 posts	Quote Pin Keefy Beefy Could be a good idea then. Carrying one bottle I can do, but two wouldn't work. Go for it.
Maclennane Apr 2012 3:07pm, 13 Apr 2012 18,344 posts	Quote Pin Maclennane Don't they go all manky and algified?
Red Squirrel Apr 2012 3:07pm, 13 Apr 2012 584 posts	Quote Pin Red Squirrel Too many beans Jon T?