tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post355487389341922246..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: What's Your Hydrating Plan? And Pros and Cons of a CamelbakFairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-85121936043971923522014-02-19T10:11:48.631-05:002014-02-19T10:11:48.631-05:00I have a Camelbak pack I'll be using. I've...I have a Camelbak pack I'll be using. I've never raced with one, but it worked well on my long runs and carries plenty of hydration. I don't want to risk not having something in between water stops, or not being able to stop. Plus this way I can put something in my pack with electrolytes that my body is already used to. We'll see how this goes!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608852050730225831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-20607551427445043492014-02-18T22:46:01.243-05:002014-02-18T22:46:01.243-05:00I had one marathon once that they ran out of water...I had one marathon once that they ran out of water early on in the race, and since it was in humid, hot Maui it wasn't very pretty, actually don't remember much of that race as I kind of lost my mind.<br />But with that said, I have never experienced that ever and generally in the bigger races they don't do that because it would ruin their name and the lawsuits can be pretty high.<br />I've seen an few runners run with their own hydration packs and I see many more who just take what you get at water stops. Disney is a great race, they know what they are doing. Other than their early years, they have had great support and you won't have to worry about having more than enough water. In fact with all the water stops, you'll probably have to take more care to make sure you're not drinking too much! Have a great race this weekend!!! Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-79410884220889580042014-02-18T22:22:30.931-05:002014-02-18T22:22:30.931-05:00I think I counted 9 stops!I think I counted 9 stops!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-61952676019813526512014-02-18T22:21:38.412-05:002014-02-18T22:21:38.412-05:00Yes, i'm thinking the hydration belt will come...Yes, i'm thinking the hydration belt will come in handy (but it doesn't math by race outfit..lol)Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-87379735439578460912014-02-18T22:20:08.478-05:002014-02-18T22:20:08.478-05:00Yes, i've never carried water for any of my 10...Yes, i've never carried water for any of my 10K's or other races. I rarely stop at water stations either.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-76430774136308701362014-02-18T22:17:13.473-05:002014-02-18T22:17:13.473-05:00Thanks Rachel! The heat is what has got me worried...Thanks Rachel! The heat is what has got me worried too!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-15007284320911883852014-02-18T22:15:41.944-05:002014-02-18T22:15:41.944-05:00Yes, that's my concern as well. If it is so ho...Yes, that's my concern as well. If it is so hot I might want water before I see a stop!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-38137955225485168142014-02-18T22:14:29.108-05:002014-02-18T22:14:29.108-05:00I certainly don't want to feel dehydrated! I&#...I certainly don't want to feel dehydrated! I've already started increasing my water intake this week!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-45423783905331619362014-02-18T22:12:23.565-05:002014-02-18T22:12:23.565-05:00Yes, the crowds are my main concern.Yes, the crowds are my main concern.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-21816645718088753212014-02-18T22:10:50.128-05:002014-02-18T22:10:50.128-05:00I have practiced with both so I think either one w...I have practiced with both so I think either one will be ok!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-58937623527796955932014-02-18T22:09:33.715-05:002014-02-18T22:09:33.715-05:00Thank goodness there are so many options but i'...Thank goodness there are so many options but i'm having a hard time deciding what to use!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-24669530658053174922014-02-18T22:05:13.164-05:002014-02-18T22:05:13.164-05:00Thanks for visiting! I checked out your link! Funn...Thanks for visiting! I checked out your link! Funny that we both wrote about the same topic today!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-23080765267221946302014-02-18T22:00:54.763-05:002014-02-18T22:00:54.763-05:00I know what you mean about carrying so much. I fee...I know what you mean about carrying so much. I feel I have enough room in my spi belt but not the hydration belt.<br />Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-86088475240963843322014-02-18T21:59:18.509-05:002014-02-18T21:59:18.509-05:00Nope, not going for a PR here! Nope, not going for a PR here! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-82329114411227492072014-02-18T21:57:38.579-05:002014-02-18T21:57:38.579-05:00Oh no! I hope this doesn't happen again!Oh no! I hope this doesn't happen again!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-8620057640457256792014-02-18T21:38:46.780-05:002014-02-18T21:38:46.780-05:00My plan is to carry a bottle of water (probably wi...My plan is to carry a bottle of water (probably with Nuun) to the start but toss it before the races starts. I hate the hand held bottle I have and haven't wanted to spend the money on a belt. Fingers crossed they have a lot of water at the stops. Jodi Runs & Stuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05455209110217071302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-82762647339156068212014-02-18T21:20:43.047-05:002014-02-18T21:20:43.047-05:00This looks like an awesome water belt! I also am ...This looks like an awesome water belt! I also am worried about what to do during Disney Princess - I heard that Disney did a race recently where they ran out of cups and people were dying without water! I may bring my handheld bottle but we'll have to see how I feel on race day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-31012072084454427352014-02-18T20:13:05.046-05:002014-02-18T20:13:05.046-05:00For any race longer than a 5k, I've been using...For any race longer than a 5k, I've been using my hydration belt, which has served as a great supplement to the water stations, particularly since when I want water, I want it. I wore my hydration belt for the Disney World half last month, and only wound up finishing about 1.5 bottles of the water I had on me. That was because at each of the 9 water stations I made sure to drink both water and Powerade. I noticed that Disney also has many more water stations than other races do. Will I wear my hydration belt at my next Disney race? That is still to be decided.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-2377510342494801232014-02-18T20:01:57.580-05:002014-02-18T20:01:57.580-05:00So far I have always depended on water stations fo...So far I have always depended on water stations for my hydration at races (I carry my own gels and such) and it has worked well for me. I have only run relatively small races though, so I imagine that makes a difference with tons of people.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14162135113632717516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-1741230925347710152014-02-18T15:30:43.535-05:002014-02-18T15:30:43.535-05:00Disney does a fantastic job at their water station...Disney does a fantastic job at their water stations. I wouldn't worry with that at all!! I don't normally carry water with me, but I will if I think it's going to be a problem with the heat/humidity. Good luck at Princess! It's such a fun race!!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08947139730328649435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-47261158800362619482014-02-18T14:37:17.229-05:002014-02-18T14:37:17.229-05:00I didn't carry any water with my the first tim...I didn't carry any water with my the first time I ran Princess, but have used a hydration belt every other time. For me it was timing. I felt I always wanted/ needed water before it was offered. With last year's heat and humidity I drank both of my own bottles, as well refilled them and drank that AND sipped Powerade and water at every stop!! It was brutal! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02793764536807948039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-60169877500169215592014-02-18T13:51:27.931-05:002014-02-18T13:51:27.931-05:00Disney is really well-organized with everything, a...Disney is really well-organized with everything, and they definitely have water stations down! I wouldn't worry too much. I really never carry water during races, and while in Disney (or any destination) I really try to make an effort to drink as much as possible in the days leading up to the race and afterwards, because I have DEFINITELY felt dehydrated before and it is NOT fun!Jennifer @ The Final Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11292721720690945435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-13521761814987458382014-02-18T13:00:28.983-05:002014-02-18T13:00:28.983-05:00Disney does a great job with water stations, but w...Disney does a great job with water stations, but when I train I use the Camelback Minimist and so on race day I like to keep this same routine. I also like using my own because I hate drinking out of the cups and I don't enjoy the large crowds when trying to grab for a water. Good luck though on whatever you decide! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-61776963494336731902014-02-18T12:02:53.668-05:002014-02-18T12:02:53.668-05:00The last marathon I ran I was planning to PR. I di...The last marathon I ran I was planning to PR. I did not have time to stop to drink. And I can't drink properly from a normal cup unless I walk. So I wore my camelback up until mile 20. I run a lot of trail, so I was used to my camelback and even used it while training. So I don't think it held me back at all. When I took it off, it was also sort of like a milestone in my mind at mile 20 too... Ditched the camelback to my husband and he gave me my headphones so I could kick it into gear with some tunes. I would say whatever one's hydration plan is, it shouldn't be something new they do on race day. Practice running with your pack, your belt, your handheld, whatever.Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-30135408104440253722014-02-18T10:38:07.926-05:002014-02-18T10:38:07.926-05:00Not a fan of hydration belts. I am okay with belt...Not a fan of hydration belts. I am okay with belts for keys, snacks, my race bib - just not to carry water bottles. I've carried a handheld for all but one of my half marathons. I did a trail half last month and carried a Nathan hydration vest. I LOVED IT. It is extremely lightweight - the bladder evenly distributes water across your back, and it keeps your back cool. That will be my go to on long races from now on. Disney_Bridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578907402578115348noreply@blogger.com