8 HACKS FOR CARRYING FUEL ON LONG RUNS - How to carry gels & water while marathon training
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
- With spring marathons just around the corner and the long runs getting longer each week, you might be starting to wonder just how you're supposed to carry all the gels and water you need to get you through your long training runs. Today we're talking about all the different ways you can carry your fuel plus a few extra ways you might not have thought of. Enjoy!
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:27 Running pack / hydration vest
2:33 Waist pack / band / belt
3:08 Clothing
3:59 Bike support
4:35 DIY aid station
5:16 Drinking fountains
5:36 Stop at a shop
5:51 Enter a 20 mile race - กีฬา
a clothing tip i use for shorter races- say 1/2 mara and lower is to wear a cycling top. They can be quite form-fitting, so aerodynamic; have a zipper on the front to help regulate body temperature and you get 3 pockets in the back to store gels and even a soft flask.
I bought a Triatlon kit to run lol. About the same principles
This has been a critical issue for me. I have been using a waist band for several marathons but it has always been very uncomfortable for me! Now I stuff my gels in my running sleeves. 3 on each sleeve. Although it is not 100% comfortable yet.
Great stuff, yet again! Hydration bag for me! The gear you can fit in one bag is insane! Keep up the great content!
Had a camalbak vest with bladder for years and it’s still like new. Got pair of decathlon trail shorts that have enough pockets to carry 2 150mm soft flasks, gels, keys etc and they only cost £25 ! But if fancy free run got water bottles with gels taped to them hidden all over the place ( just have to remember where 🤷🏼♂️) great tips Ben thank you. 👏👏
I’m using the Salomon Advanced Skin 12 vest which you recommend in a previous video. So comfortable to wear and It’s great for carrying a small first aid kit and jacket just in case something happens. Together with some Tailwind to fuel my long runs it has been my favorite setup for all my 1,5h+ runs.
I wear my hydration vest and always run past a supermarket around halfway through which means I can use the toilet and get extra water. It's a life saver as I often do my long runs early in the morning.
I’ve been using a Fitletic belt with two bottles (I think it’s called Hydra 16) for over a year for long runs, half marathons and marathons, and absolutely love it. It was a bit of trial and error to get it to sit comfortably at first, but once that was sorted, it carries my phone, keys and 3-4 gels (as well as the water/energy drink in the bottles) and I forget it’s there. I also tend to carry chews and electrolyte tablets in my TCA shorts pockets, which works well for me.
Good tips as always Ben, thanks. And if anyone is interested, there is a 20M race in Milton Keynes this Sunday 12 March (part of the MK Festival of Running) - entries still open (close on Sat I think) 🏃🏻♂️👍
Great video once again, Ben! I also like Salomon hydration vests. Sometimes I’ll even just use my car as an out and back drink stop, so that works well!
My partner sewed an internal pocket inside the back of my 2XU shorts which is really good and I also have a flex-belt type thing. Both are great for supported races where you don't need to carry your hydration. For longer, unsupported/trail runs, I cannot fault the Decathlon Evadict 15l ultra pack.
I got a decent running belt from Lululemon. I'm marathon training at the moment so I can fit 3 or so gels in it, and an empty soft bottle/flask. A trick a friend recently told me is to pre-fill the soft flask with your electrolyte powder (the same that will be available in the race) but then just fill it up at drinking fountains. I'm in Christchurch NZ and there aren't heaps of those in the hills where I'm training but there are some so I can kind of plan my route knowing where they are. Works really well, and means my belt isn't super bulky with all the water.
This couldn't have come at a better time! Doing my first marathon next month and actually never fuelled whilst running before, finally getting around to trying and you've solved my problem without even trying!
Thanks for all the happy inspiring content, you're definitely helping me fall in love with running even more :)
It's always good to test out, so you know that the gels of choice is easy on your stomach.
@@DeeKay1911 will do!
@@charliesmith1192 And remember the most important thing: Enjoy your race. It’s amazing but VERY hard so one can forget to enjoy the great atmosphere and crowds. Love it and doing my 10th this may!
@@DeeKay1911 appreciate it!
I have the Salomon Adv Skin 12 vest for the maximal loadout if I need it or am going for a while out.
Next would be the Rabbit Shredder shorts as they have a built in flip-belt for plenty of storage.
After that most shorts I have at least a pocket or two, and I can carry a bottle while running if I need hydration
Thanks to someone’s (Ben’s) great suggestion, I got a Naked band and love it!
For training I use a Salomon vest. On raceday I use the Freebelt Pro from Compressport. I also put some liquidgels in a smal softflask so I don't have to take a whole gel in one time.
I bought a really great hydration vest at Decathlon here in Canada for very little money. It's great value!
Got myself a hydration pack coming running backpack from decathlon which is great for some of the more adventurous runs.
For my last race I just used a safety pin to attach a gel to the inside of my shorts lol
I highly recommend the Salomon adv skin, use it on almost all my runs. Really useful in cold weather not to have to hold water bottles.
Also has a large pocket on the back to take hats and gloves off as you warm up.
Plenty of room for gels, phone, keys etc.
I use the Decathlon running belt. Carries 500ml flask plus tons of gels with room for keys etc. decent value and seems to be reasonably durable so far.
Decathlon marathon shorts are brilliant. So many pockets and comes with a naked band lining
I recently picked up a pair of the men's half tight shorts on Vinted for £2 and they immediately became my favourite shorts! Bought a full price pair straight after as I did find a men's half tight on decathlon;
I only just started long runs preparing for London marathon, I do the bottle by hedge and run a 7km lap.
I dislike carrying stuff but bought a Nike waist band for phone and 2 gel pockets. I didn't like it at first but now wear it so the pockets are all at the back and it's ok
I always run with a flipbelt - brilliant for storing phone, keys, gels, etc. If I want to carry water then I have as Salomon vest, really comfortable and I barely notice I have it on.
Got my first marathon in May and been experimenting. Using a hydration backpack with bladder and the straw dangling down. It’s worked well and don’t feel it’s hurt my paces and trainings so far. I do wonder if it’s worth using or not in a full marathon where there will be water stations? Convenience of drinking when I want but lugging around extra weight for 4 hours…
With the gels I’m flying there and back on a quick turnaround only hand luggage so need to check they will be ok going through airport security!
Thanks for another great vid. If I do a 20 mile race 3 to 4 weeks before a marathon as you suggest what pace should I run this to ensure it isn’t detrimental to my marathon? I’m assuming less than marathon target pace but how much less?
I use a salomon vest or shorts that have a lot of zipper pockets - really liking the lululemon pacebreaker lately
Ben some time ago you ran on a disused railway track ..where was that? Great content as always
Ben, where do you buy the pink running gloves? I live in the US and would love to order them. For fueling, I use a hand held or a vest. Love the videos Ben, you're an inspiration!
I use a back pack with a bladder and I wear UnderArmour compression shorts under my main shorts that have a really good sized pocket for my phone and gels.
Been using the Karrimor X Duo Bottle Belt for long runs for years now. Upto 700ml hydration, space for loads of gels, phone, etc. Very comfortable. £24 in the UK.
I use Decathlon trail running shorts which has many pockets to carry water bottles and gels. For longer runs I use my Salomon vest
This was really useful.
I use a camelback belt. 500ml flask and decent storage. Comfy too. I think it’s called the ultra.
Aweeeesome tips! I guess nooooothing beats the belt! 3, 4 gels…. Easily fits! And carry a small bottle of water should be enough! Cheers from Brazil!
Naked band has been a game changer for me, pretty expensive for what it is however.
Also took a few returns before I found a size that worked for me.
Good information, thanks. We runners are spoiled for choice with the regular excellent content of Ben, other Ben and Jeff Pelletier - who needs the telly?!
Naked belt, might be expensive at first glance but It's so much better than all the others i've tried. just get the right size.
Have you tried the naked vest?
T8 sherpa shorts have an integrated waistband belt with many storage compartments similar to your salomon waistband. The shorts also have race bib holders built in which is epic.
+1 for the Sherpa shorts. They are fantastic.
Do you have a link at all for these please? Sounds exactly like what I've been looking for!
@@simonl5767 I ordered a size up they're Asian sizes
For trail races up to half marathon i use my daughters hair band to secure a soft bottle from a vest to my hand. Saves having to grip it 👍
One thing I did when I was training for a marathon, before I got injured, though I do not recommend it in populated areas; I stashed water bottle+energy gels in bushes/known locations the night before my run. I would run early in the AM so they were still cold and no one stole them or tampered with them. This is the best bet, if you do not have a pack or way for someone to help you during your training. Currently I am focused on TM training, so I just keep everything in the treadmill compartments. It's come quite handy!
I have stashed some fuels on some of my solo long runs. I don't like wearing a pack, belt or vest.
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I’m training for my first marathon at the moment so I bought a Salomon pack for the long runs. it came with flask straws, they’re great and veery easy to use - but I feel like I’m the only one running around the city with straws bobbling in my pack and no one else does? or am I just paranoid 😂😅
Just buy a salomon active belt, super awesome belt I use it all the time even if I'm running sub 4min kms. Can hold six gels car key and phone as well as the bottle is 600ml or so.
Love the shirt
Ultraspire fitted belt I have 4 of them !
I have a flip belt elite which means I can carry 6 gels and my phone during a marathon 👍 I like the look of that naked band though 👌👌
I run in a cycle jersey 3 pockets, can't work out why running kit doesn't add a rear pocket3
Vest all the time. Even as short as three miles. It holds my phone and water for me is a must.
Grit bin for the win 😂
My mate ran his first marathon with a sock sewn in to the back of his shorts to carry stuff. Looked like a tail.
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I bought an osprey vest a few years back, I never leave the house without it when training. Even short runs so I have my phone etc
Whenever i hear helloeverybody i know my day is going to be a little bit brighter!
I alwasy find when I run with a waist band that it rides up and ends up round my stomach not my waist, even if I have my phone and a few gels in it. Any suggestions on how to fix that?
Ive had this a few times with my flipbelt when i have alot in it, i now use a compressport belt which is quite tight but is so much better, get one in a sale as there not cheap👍
Do you run with aftermarket insoles?
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What extent of first aid kit would yourself and Sarah bring if going on a long trail run Ben?
Thank you Ben and Sarah for the great content. Hopefully this comment is now in the right place after accidentally posting on one of Kofuzi’s videos - how embarrassing! I have noticed a join button on your videos. Is this taking the place of Patrion? Should I cancel Patrion and join here instead?
Even if I persuaded my partner to ride alongside me for my long runs, she wouldn't keep up 😉 But for my next race, I was thinking of taping energy gels to the inside of my forearms. Sounds weird, but I think it's crazy enough to work 😃 Better than carrying it
Being a dog owner, I would never ever stash something on the ground next to a trail...... You just never know who comes by to relieve themselves....and dogs love strange things to pee on....or worse.
I have long been in the habit of carrying a hydration pack, which can carry phone (& etc), various amounts of hydration, gels, discarded clothing layers, and trash. It's just a part of me at this point that I feel almost naked without it.
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I Run with a small bottle 0,33 of water mixed with gel. I put between my shorts and underwear (elastics)
I take a gel every 15 minutes, thats a bit over 90 g of carbs per hour. I usually carry then in my running vest, or my pockets.
I’ve been using the Decathlon Marathon Belt only £20, enough room to carry phone, keys, 2 soft flasks and a big handful of gels. Bargain
I usually leave my bottle of water in plain sight, next to a post, with a small post-it that says "please don't remove this bottle, I am training"😄
How many times do you think dogs have pissed on said bottle? 😂
That’s what I always wanted to do!
Top tip - you can stop at Greggs halfway round for five sausage rolls £2
I carry in my shorts with pockets
Lucky doing most of my long runs on country roads means just leaving out and picking up along way. Don’t even need to hide it
I like running with my running vest and carrying my own water. But looking at pics from marathons I don't see anyone doing that. Will I look like an idiot if I take my vest to my first marathon? I know I shouldn't care what others think but you know.. WE tend to do anyways.
I would say you do whatever you like that makes you comfortable. I have seen people wearing Camelbaks on 10km city events (yes, really) and I can guarantee you won't be alone in wearing a vest on your first marathon - you will be in good company so don't worry about that at all. And there will be people looking at you with envy between the last aid station and the finish line I'm sure, wishing they'd done the same!
All the best with it and hope you have a great first marathon!
I had a hydration vest on for my first half marathon race.. I sweat loads and need the extra fluid with electrolytes. Glad I did as it was a warm day. A marathon is another league. Do what works best for you and stay hydrated and safe. you won’t look an idiot one bit. Good luck with your race 👍
the event will likely have plenty of water and energy drink stations so no need to carry anything other than a few gels.
You won’t look like an idiot at all (in my opinion at least!) I also like carrying my own fuel (both drink and gel/chews) and I have used a belt with two bottles for both my marathons and I’m delighted I did! Also saves the potential chaos at water/fuel stations which can get quite busy, depending on the event/your pace (we don’t all have a Claus Bottle Man like Kipchoge 😂) Hope you have a great one 👍
I was literally here for this question. I’m aiming for my first sub 1:40:00 half on Sunday and wanted to take my salamon vest as I want my electrolyte drinks. Was worried I’d look a tit!!
I’m taking the vest thanks guys 😊
There's a certain level of irony of having a bike support because you don't want to carry food/water, while filming with the gopro you're carrying!!
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I also leave my bottle in a tree 🌳 - have been called weird a few times, but it's better than having to carry it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
It’s not weird 😂 I once was trail running and met couple of hikers and this was deep in the woods, they were like you are running really light! And I was like nah, I got a liter of mineral water behind that tree! I pointed out and went there and scooped a bottle out of the ferns. What a great timing but they gave me really weird looks and went very hastily downhill away from me lol
I be raw dogging. Just air.
can we please stop calling food "fuel"? We're human beings, not cars. Might as well call refreshment points pit stops and have a team change our shoes with fresher ones while a mechanic wipes our sweat and makes sure no chafing is going on :D
Fueling the body is normal terminology. Has nothing to do with cars. Also chugging down a gel is not something I consider food.
I take gels purely to fuel my run. They are absolutely fuel and in no way ‘food’
Most important, you need loo roll (well i do). In warm weather, i do a hedge bottle (and gel) drop run in the car.
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