Water and running

You all know I'm no long distance uber runner.  I'm a mawmaw runner, but a runner none the less.  I do 4-5 miles max.

I wear a runners belt that has a small zipper compartment for my car key, and a holster thingee that holds a water bottle on my back (this whole gizmo goes around the waist).

When it gets hot (like already here in the deep South) I must have water with me, but I really don't like the heat trapped by this belt.....

So--my question to all of you is how do you carry your water when you run???

 I do on afternoon or long runs.  I have a belt that I wear too, but I also have a handheld which might be better for you like this

http://www.nathansports.com/our-products/hydrationnutrition/ handhelds/quickdraw-plus 

You can cinch on your hand then you don't have to worry about holding on to it.

What' s a "mawmaw" I'm assuming it's a southern term?

As for the water, can't help ya there, but I can't imagine how you could do any distance without it!

:D

Yes it is Southern!  many Southern children call their grandmother "mawmaw".  I, however, will be known as Gammy when my grands arrive!

I run like an old lady....but I'm running!!

LOL ahhhh I see, that's pretty cute!

My Grandmother in law is mamaw as well :)

Have you tried a CamelBak? I love mine. I have to say I dont run with it (YET!) if/when I do I think I'd want one with a belt strap so it doesnt bang around on my back. I seem to always need water.

 I use a handheld and a single bottle holder that sits just above my butt in the back. So it doesn't really cause me any heat discomfort.

I just bring a water bottle with me, the kind that fits in a bike cage, and hold it. I used to have a belt but it drove me crazy.

I hold the water bottle in one had, my iphone in the other.  I can't stand holders/straps for either. I'm 'balanced' with something in each hand, lol.   I listen to books, not music when I run usually.

I have 3 different things I use

If it i short, I  use a handheld bottle that has a pocket with room for keys or some sports beans or a gel.  The part of this that I don't like is that after a while even that bottle feels heavy and I end up with sweaty hands.  I have to keep changing the bottle around.

If it is a little longer I have a race belt with a bigger pouch and it holds several flasks or I have another one that will hold a Large bottle and a couple gel flasks.

If I am really going to be out for a couple hours or more, then I try to put my son on his bike and make him pack the camelback.
I have tried running with the camelback and riding as well.  What I don't like about it is the heat it traps in.  You end up with a really sweaty spot on your back where that sits.

Scott