Comments on My Dirt Road Anthem: Three Things Thursday

I'm a Nathan Intensity gal myself (very comfor...

2012-06-17T12:40:04.985-06:00

I'm a Nathan Intensity gal myself (very comfortable)...... But I use the Camelbak bladder system because the bite valve allows for a nice drink without having to suck like crazy. I'm certain there is an inappropriate comment to be made now , so I will stop typing.
:-o

Your training has FLOWN by!!! I used to use my ca...

2012-06-16T07:20:37.900-06:00

Your training has FLOWN by!!! I used to use my camelbacks ALL the time, but I SO prefer running naked. When you are on an unsupported long run, though - you really don't have many options. I've run out of water in my camelback before and it sucked! I had about 2 more miles left in my long run and I actually pulled my camelback off my body, opened up the filler hole of the bladder and got about 3 more drops of water and then licked it. HA! It was such a hot day!

gum twice?!?! hope it came out of the skirt :)

2012-06-15T14:28:18.860-06:00

gum twice?!?! hope it came out of the skirt :)

I think the Camelback is a great idea for long run...

2012-06-15T11:49:18.249-06:00

I think the Camelback is a great idea for long runs. The only problem is that you can't see how much you have left. I guess you just need to ration it a bit.

Looks like the Camelbak will do the trick for you....

2012-06-15T00:17:57.424-06:00

Looks like the Camelbak will do the trick for you. Maybe I'll get one when I do long runs like 12. Or even 9. Or just 7. :)

Shannon
http://www.irunreadteach.wordpress.com

Yes - I forgot to tell you about the air trick of ...

2012-06-14T20:12:54.008-06:00

Yes - I forgot to tell you about the air trick of putting it upside down and squeezing out the extra air. :) Glad it didn't chafe!

I did all my long runs last year with a CamelBak. ...

2012-06-14T16:09:43.398-06:00

I did all my long runs last year with a CamelBak. It's definitely my solution and I'm glad it worked for you, too.

Don't worry about the crappy runs at this point. They usually don't mean a thing.

Cheesy picture? No way! I love the red skirt on yo...

2012-06-14T12:51:09.408-06:00

Cheesy picture? No way! I love the red skirt on you!

In response to this and your earlier post, I just ...

2012-06-14T12:45:19.554-06:00

In response to this and your earlier post, I just started running with a water bottle this past summer/fall when I got pregnant. It did take a while, as you said, to get used to the sloshing sound, but now I never run without it! I'm not sure the Camelback is for me, but like the handhelds, I've heard a lot of people say that once they got used to them they loved them. Keep us posted!

Sounds like a camel pack will be just the thing fo...

2012-06-14T12:12:06.529-06:00

Sounds like a camel pack will be just the thing for your long runs :) And I demand more cheesy pics!

Hmm... maybe that's what I need for long runs....

2012-06-14T11:32:33.685-06:00

Hmm... maybe that's what I need for long runs. I hate carrying water and belts.
I very rarely give my kids gum anymore- after some very similar issues!
I had a couple of great runs this week, then today I just felt blah and stiff. Just depends on the day, I guess.
I am so excited for your marathon! I know you will kill it!

Kids & gum. sigh I can't tell you how ma...

2012-06-14T11:02:41.279-06:00

Kids & gum. *sigh* I can't tell you how many pieces of clothing I've put in the freezer to get gum out...

Sarah
www.thinfluenced.com

I hate wearing a water belt, I dont think I want t...

2012-06-14T10:24:59.864-06:00

I hate wearing a water belt, I dont think I want to try a camel back yet any way. You Go Girl at least you wont have to worry about water on those long runs. BOO to the gum.

Mr. Nobody reeks havoc in my house too. If I ever ...

2012-06-14T10:08:41.155-06:00

Mr. Nobody reeks havoc in my house too. If I ever catch that guy he is in big trouble. :-)
Almost there. Keep up the good work and good job listening to your body. #1 goal is get to the start line healthy, you are almost there!! Yippee!

You are too cute posing for pictures!! So close!!...

2012-06-14T09:57:37.052-06:00

You are too cute posing for pictures!! So close!!! It's so exciting! I told my Em that she is allergic to gum....I don't even want to imagine where it would end up!!

I always seem to step in gum, but I don't thin...

2012-06-14T09:28:58.947-06:00

I always seem to step in gum, but I don't think I have sat in it yet:) Bummer. Wow only 23 days! So exciting. That came so fast! You will totally rock it!

I hate the sloshing of my Camelbak! I'll have...

2012-06-14T09:19:14.666-06:00

I hate the sloshing of my Camelbak! I'll have to try some of the suggestions...I do love having the water, though (mine holds 3 liters and I use it when it's hot on long runs-I sweat a lot!).

Those three weeks will fly by, just enjoy them!!

i need to break down and get a camel pack. way to ...

2012-06-14T08:01:36.569-06:00

i need to break down and get a camel pack. way to improvise :)

We just tried out 3 Camelbaks - the Ultra LR is so...

2012-06-14T07:44:46.645-06:00

We just tried out 3 Camelbaks - the Ultra LR is so comfortable - it has a belt that wraps around the waist with pockets. Definitely a boon for longer runs!

Definitely suck the air out to avoid sloshing! I ...

2012-06-14T07:31:29.139-06:00

Definitely suck the air out to avoid sloshing! I use the camelbak in runs of over 12 miles also OR if it's really hot out (like 85 or above) to avoid dehydration. Good luck with beginning your taper soon!

That sounds like a perfect solution for you. Espe...

2012-06-14T07:23:35.145-06:00

That sounds like a perfect solution for you. Especially with the summer heat. I haven't hit the distances that require that much water yet.

Ugh on the gum. I used to hover over my kids with gum until they learned to be responsible. Ick, though.

I contemplated a camelbak as well...but never made...

2012-06-14T07:03:06.398-06:00

I contemplated a camelbak as well...but never made the jump for it. I actually think Mike has one from his Army days in the basement...maybe I should sport the camo camelbak..Haha!

Good luck with your last week! Taper is going to be great and weird all at the same time :)

i always love your running pics with the gorgeous ...

2012-06-14T06:37:17.171-06:00

i always love your running pics with the gorgeous scenery...we have no place around here like that...guess I'll come running with you one day :)

great job and keep it up!

23 days is sooooo close!!!!!! Do you remember when...

2012-06-14T06:31:26.591-06:00

23 days is sooooo close!!!!!! Do you remember when you first signed up?! It seemed like ages ago.
When I trained for Portland back in 2008 I ran with a camelback. It wasn't for me. Now if I have a long run I do two or three big loops around my house so I can refuel there. It seems to work!

I want a camelback so badly! I run 20 milers on th...

2012-06-14T06:14:52.559-06:00

I want a camelback so badly! I run 20 milers on the trails and hate carrying hand helds. I've yet to justify the steep $$ though. I need to find a cheapo one ;)

Comments on My Dirt Road Anthem: Three Things Thursday

I'm a Nathan Intensity gal myself (very comfor...

Your training has FLOWN by!!! I used to use my ca...

gum twice?!?! hope it came out of the skirt :)

I think the Camelback is a great idea for long run...

Looks like the Camelbak will do the trick for you....

Yes - I forgot to tell you about the air trick of ...

I did all my long runs last year with a CamelBak. ...

Cheesy picture? No way! I love the red skirt on yo...

In response to this and your earlier post, I just ...

Sounds like a camel pack will be just the thing fo...

Hmm... maybe that's what I need for long runs....

Kids & gum. *sigh* I can't tell you how ma...

I hate wearing a water belt, I dont think I want t...

Mr. Nobody reeks havoc in my house too. If I ever ...

You are too cute posing for pictures!! So close!!...

I always seem to step in gum, but I don't thin...

I hate the sloshing of my Camelbak! I'll have...

i need to break down and get a camel pack. way to ...

We just tried out 3 Camelbaks - the Ultra LR is so...

Definitely suck the air out to avoid sloshing! I ...

That sounds like a perfect solution for you. Espe...

I contemplated a camelbak as well...but never made...

i always love your running pics with the gorgeous ...

23 days is sooooo close!!!!!! Do you remember when...

I want a camelback so badly! I run 20 milers on th...

Kids & gum. sigh I can't tell you how ma...