Comments on: Breaking Race Day Rules

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:05:30 +0000

Congrats Jess! I may need to try this handheld bottle thing. I have a fuelbelt but have stopped using it. It’s cumbersome and gets in my way. That was fine all winter but as it get warmer, I need to go back to carrying water. Any other suggestions for another belt-type holder? I might give that one more shot before trying to hold anything while running.

By: Lauren Slayton

Lauren Slayton — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:41:00 +0000

Love this idea but don’t think I could carry it. I hate drinking Gatorade would love to be able to use nuuns but again, I am such an “arm” runner I worry. Maybe when I’m doing long runs this summer I’ll try (in practice first haha). Glad your rule-breaking went well. Nuun on the run makes me smile

By: feener

feener — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:40:24 +0000

i use a belt that holds 2 10 oz bottles…doesn’t bother me a bit, brand is nathan…

By: Kate @ Brooklyn Running

Kate @ Brooklyn Running — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:42:22 +0000

Awesome job!
On my long runs, I always run with water or gatorade. But during races, I try and ditch the bottle, and I think it makes me feel lighter and go faster! I also always race with my amphipod fuel belt so I can keep my phone/clif shots/money accessible. I have to try this nuun everyone raves about!

By: Mari

Mari — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:08:39 +0000

Ha I saw this picture of you on facebook and I honestly thought “Woah is jess holding a water bottle!”. I remember how you always told me that you hated it “I just look for water fountains around the park”…kudos on trying something new =) and double kudos on PR!

(see because of fb detox, I can read blogs again! ha)

By: Tina

Tina — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:27:56 +0000

I run with the Nathan water bottle that has a strap and pocket. I love it, it holds 20 oz and between alternating it from hand to hand after a few miles, it is quite comfy. Congrats on that PR too

By: Nina

Nina — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:24:13 +0000

Ive only ever run with a fuel belt. Thanks for sharing your experience. I might get a hand held knowing it wasn’t so bad!

By: Gretchen @ Honey, I Shrunk the Gretchen!

Gretchen @ Honey, I Shrunk the Gretchen! — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:01:17 +0000

I always run with my phone in my hand, so I’ve always been used to carrying something. That said, I can imagine it would really change things up to add something in that you’re not used to on race day! I’m glad it all worked out for you. Great job on the half!

By: Jody - Fit at 54

Jody - Fit at 54 — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:06:50 +0000

Congrats Jess!!! What a great accomplishment!

By: Megan @ Run Like a Grl

Megan @ Run Like a Grl — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:34:52 +0000

I use that same water bottle on my runs (except for races because then it annoys me to hold for some reason). Its a great bottle but I wish there was something in between my hand and the plastic material. My body heat and sweaty hands heat up the water so it doesn’t stay cold for too long. Otherwise I really like that one because of the strap… you don’t have to grip it the whole race!

I’ve seen others but they don’t seem as light as that one so I’ll stick with it. I use my iFitness belt to carry anything else I run with: phone, ID, gels.