Two Running Qs...

[joy2611]

Helloooo!  I have two boring and straightforward questions.

1. I have an arm band to carry my iPhone/iPod on runs.  I tore the clear screen that covers where the device would be held.  I either need to fix that or buy a new one.  Anyone brilliant and know how to fix it?  OR do you know where I can buy another one that is NOT the Apple Store?  They overcharge there like woah and just walking into the store makes me insanely aggravated.

2. I need to carry a water bottle on my longer runs.  Any suggestions on a good one or what I should be thinking about when getting one?

Thanks much!

[katinthehat]

1. Would packing tape work? Otherwise, I've seen those armbands at every where from Target to local running stores.

2. It's very personal about what water bottle you like. Some people prefer handheld models and others like the belts with clip on flasks. It's really just trial and error.

[joy2611]

Thanks, kat!

[jchokie79]

1. My local TJMaxx always has them in stock for less than $15.
2. I got recs on here for this handheld and I trained and ran with it for my Half and loved it. No spillage.

www.runningwarehouse.com/Ultimate_Direction_Jurek_Grip_Handheld_20_oz/descpage-UDJRGR.html

[archaeominx]

I've never bought an armband from the Apple store, you can find them pretty much anywhere, Walmart, Target, any sporting goods store or Best Buy.

How to carry your water bottles is definitely a personal preference. I have a handheld and I discovered I HATED having anything in my hands and the strap across my hand drove me nuts. I personally prefer the FuelBelts, I have one that can hold 3 bottles and one that can hold 4 bottles. I bought a few sets of 7oz bottles and a set of 10oz and I just carry as needed depending on the length of my run.

Some prefer to just keep a few water bottles dropped along the route.

[katyintx]

Have you ever run with a camelback? I don't think it's a popular option usually for runners, but I hate carrying things in my hands and I couldn't ever find a belt I loved. I have a smaller one, and if you get all the air out of the bladder it doesn't bounce.

[spunkypenguin]

1 - I usually find my armbands on Amazon pretty cheap. They have them pretty much everywhere sporting goods are sold, though.

2 - I have the Nathan QuickShot Handheld water bottle. I like it. I have tried the belt and found myself fidgeting with it too much...I'm going to have to probably tackle that issue this summer, though, when I start marathon training.

[joy2611]

Thank you so much, everyone!

[pamela]

Definitely need to try a selection of water bottles (hand held and belts). I could never find one that fit my hand right so I got a belt. Then it took me awhile to learn where to wear it (up high on my waist rather than around my hips where I started out ended up being right for me).

[chw57]

Not sure about #1, but I like either handheld water bottles or, for longer trail runs, a Nathan hydration vest (the Intensity is great)

[pag41989]

1. I highly recommend amazon! My most recent armband I bought for my S3 I got for 2.00 and it was a serious lifesaver in the rain this past weekend.

2. I run a trail where there are water fountains so I haven't worried about a water bottle yet but I plan on buying a fuel belt when I switch up my route in the summer. I have seen some people with the handheld waterbottles with the strap that goes around the hand and I have also seen other people with camelbacks. I think it just depends on your preference.

[Deleted]

For mid-length runs (1-1.5 hours) in the winter, I like using this handheld water bottle:


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It's small, so you don't really need to expend any effort to hold onto it when wearing gloves/mittens. 

In the summer, I prefer the belt with multiple of the little bottles around it (I usually just put the two on my back, I find the front bottles jostle around too much)