When running longer than 90 mins, you're going to need to take in some fluids/electrolytes to perform at your best. Here's the best kit and tips for carrying drinks when endurance running!
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\nHe was once the Team Sports Scientist for the Benetton and Renault Formula 1 teams and remains an adviser to the Porsche Human Performance Centre at Silverstone.
\nAndy has finished in the top 10 of IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races, as well as winning an XTERRA Age Group World title. It was his own struggles with cramp that led to him specialising in hydration and founding Precision Fuel & Hydration.
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\nIf it’s not possible to pick drinks up from aid stations you'll have to carry those drinks with you.
\nHere's the best kit we've found for doing that, with some tips earned through years of trial and error in endurance events...
\nPros
\nCons
\nVerdict
\nAn ok solution for carrying large volumes when there's no other choice.
\nBest kit
\nUltrAspire Titan It has good carrying capacity for compulsory gear in longer races and accessible chest pockets for food too.
\nPros
\nCons
\nVerdict
\nBetter for shorter events, or those when you can top-up reasonably regularly.
\nBest kit
\nAmphipod Velocity Plus It's really elasticated so doesn’t bounce around much and has a horizontal bottle that comes out easily when you want to grab it, but which is secure the rest of the time.
\nPros
\nCons
\nVerdict
\nGreat if you also have to take other equipment and can do so on your back to balance the weight across your torso. Not so good when you’re trying to move really fast, so better suited to longer/slower paced events.
\nBest kit
\nRaidlight Olmo 5 Very lightweight and it has capacity for 2 bottles on the front.
\nThese typically come in 2 styles; ergonomically shaped bottles that you hold onto, or straps that fix a standard bottle to your hand.
\nPros
\nCons
\nVerdict
\nSimple way of carrying 250-500ml (8oz to 16oz). Good for longish/hot training runs when you have little need to carry anything but a bit fluid to keep you hydrated.
\nBest kit
\nQuickshot Plus It only holds 300ml so is light and ergonomically shape, plus has a pocket for a car key or gel as well
\nPros
\nVerdict
\nProbably the best way we’ve found to carry a decent amount of fluids along with other kit whilst running.
\nBest kit
\nInov-8 Race Elite Vest. It has a rear section that can be used for a bladder if you need to carry loads of fluid and this can also be stuffed with spare clothing or safety kit in long races.
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