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newbie with a question about running with water
I was a distance runner in HS but really haven't run since then, so I've basically started over with getting in shape. I am running my first 5K in 10 years next weekend, and am also running a 10K in July (with some more 5Ks between now and then, I'm sure). I ran 3.7 miles yesterday and it got me wondering...at what distance do you start carrying water with you? And how do you do it? Water bottle with a handle, one of those backpack things, something else? I am clueless...help! 
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Re: newbie with a question about running with water
In the really hot days in the summer I take water with me on most runs (90+ temps). For long runs (in cooler temps), probably at the 6-8 mile point. I have belt and hand held, but I like the hand held water bottle better. (the belt seems to sit right above my bladder)
I carry water at every distance, but I know I am an exception in that respect. I like to have water with me.
I use a Nathan's handheld bottle. It is very comfortable, and it has a little pouch that I can keep a key or a few dollars or a GU in.
I use a handheld Nathan bottle. Camelbaks bounce, so I don't like them on my back.
The distance that I start carrying them depends on the temperature. Maybe 5-6 miles, give or take.
For me it depends more on the weather than the distance, and just how thirsty I am in general that day.
If its really hot out, I'll carry it on as little as a 3 mile run. In the winter though, I wouldn't need it for a 3 mile run.
I have a handheld bottle that I use for shorter distances. For half marathon distance, I have a 2 bottle Nathan Speed 2 Fuel belt that I use. For my full marathons I wear a four bottle belt. I like having my own water with me, it's kind of like a security blanket.
i hate carrying water. for long runs, my running friends stash coolers of ice water along our routes - i love them for this. on my own, i tend not to carry water and drink electrolytes before and after. if i am doing something like speedwork, i just put my water bottle down and do loops. same thing with trail running - i often stash a water bottle in bush.
i have a Nathans handheld bottle. its OK but i dont really like carrying it.
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Non-race runs - I always carry water. If it's under 6 miles I'll bring a hand-held bottle, but if it's over 6m I use my Nathan 2-bottle belt and take Sports Beans.
Races - if it's a 5m or less, I don't carry anything and rely on water stations. If it's over 5m, I wear my belt so I can hydrate when needed and not just on the planned water stops.
K - you know how it is down here! As soon as it hits March and I'm doing more than 3 miles, I carry water. I have two handhelds and I think they're "meh." I like my waist belt with the little flasks a lot better. I have a three bottle one from Amphipod and am really happy with it.
Unfortunately, I think it's mostly trying out a few difference products and seeing what works best for you.
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