2005 - December

[El Gordo]

Re Camelbaks... I have a similar thing though not that brand. They are surprisingly comfortable -- again, because they fit snugly, and don't bounce round. Have only used it a few times for long runs. For short ones I go without water. For medium length (say 6 - 10 miles) I usually aim myself down the canal where there's a drinking-water tap 4.5 miles along. In other words, if poss I don't take water with me unless I really have to. In fact, even if I "really have to", I sometimes don't. Occasionally I've driven a route first, dropping off water or sports drink in 2 or 3 places.

Other people seem happy to run 10 or 20 miles with a water bottle in their hand, but not me.