Running

Do you carry water/fuel while running? 

If so, do you prefer a hydration vest/backpack or a handheld bottle?

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I've been eyeing this bottle, but I'm quite hesitant... I can't decide whether to run with it or stash it along the route.

I've been eyeing this bottle, but I'm quite hesitant... I can't decide whether to run with it or stash it along the route. https://smartshake.com/products/runbottle-black

I tend to choose routes with fountains along the way, too. Recently, I picked up a FlipBelt to hold gels.

Also, during a 180min workout, I hid a bottle of Maurten at the 90min mark and was curious about what it would be like to hold a bottle or wear a vest and sip throughout the workout.

If it’s longer than 13 miles I wear a vest from REI. It’s pretty good! Would probably invest a little more in a Solomon vest next time 

Less than 13 I’m usually just bringing gels in a lil belt pouch and stopping at a water fountain.

I agree on the water usage, I've found I can manage without water for about 2/3 hours. However, when it comes to fueling, I've recently begun incorporating gels into my long runs, which is a new strategy for me in this marathon training phase.

I stashed a bottle with Maurten at 90mins last long run.

I pretty much never use water on outdoor training runs (up to 3 hours), but it never gets too hot here. If it were excessively hot and humid, I would consider it. But I don't think people need water as much as they think, as long as the effort level isn't too difficult and heat isn't too extreme

SAME! I don't want anything in my hands while I'm running, and a vest would get in the way because I usually remove layers during my runs. I tend to choose a route with fountains along the way, too. 

Recently, I hid a bottle of Maurten at the 90min mark during a 180min workout and was curious about holding a bottle.

I can’t tolerate anything in my hands or hydration vest. I usually run on routes I know are will served by fountains. I usually drink once if > 20 km. 
I carry gels in the pockets for long runs.

I've noticed that if i'm out for longer than 120mins water or fluids is key.

If the prescribed workout is under 90mins ill usually go without.

i usually run 10kms and i dont carry any sort of hydration.

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I've been contemplating getting a hydration vest for the past few months, yet I've hesitated to make the purchase. Typically, I start my runs with multiple layers, but consistently, I end up shirtless by the end of the workout.

I have a hydration vest from REI, it’s ok, don’t love it but gets it done

I probably should've been more specific. Lately, on my long runs (180 min), I've been stopping at every water fountain on route. Most recently, I've started hiding a bottle at the 90-min mark on my route to add more fuel. I've noticed a lot of runners wearing hydration vests and holding bottles, so I was curious.

Lots of factors to take into account. 1. Is it race conditions and do they provide water stations? 2. How hot / humid is it? 3. How long am I running for? If it’s greater then 90 min then yes I would carry water