Hydration Belts

hrford
on 5/17/12 1:14 am
VSG on 03/19/12
 Ok so I'm only running 3-4 miles but I should be up to 6 in another 2-3 weeks.  And right now when I'm running on the street I have no way to ge****er in.  Since I'm so early out from surgery my tummy is VERY sensitive to me drinking anything more than a small mouthfull.  Today, I did my 3 miles, went to take a drink when I got home and promptly threw it all back up.  So, I think I need a way to take the water with me so I can drink little bits throughout my runs.  This is what I do when I have to do the treadmill and it works fine.  

My question is I'm still pretty big at 199 lbs and I worry that a hydration belt won't fit.  Do you know of any made for the more rotund?  I do have a Camelback but I don't like the way it wiggles on my back I find it annoying.  

HW: 270 SW: 234.4 CW: 135.0 1stGW:149 (GOAL MET)afreshstart-hreneeh.blogspot.com/
1st 5k: 5/12/12 44:55  PR 4miles: 12/31/2012 35:49
  

Sue M.
on 5/17/12 1:18 am - Nantucket, MA
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE   I run because I can.

First 5K race October 4, 2009   (34.59)  PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010  (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21)  PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20

Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can.  If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
hrford
on 5/17/12 1:20 am
VSG on 03/19/12
 Can't do that.  Tried it and well it's just weird!  My right hand cramps up then my left one gets tired.  I'm actually jealous of you!  Wish I could do it.

HW: 270 SW: 234.4 CW: 135.0 1stGW:149 (GOAL MET)afreshstart-hreneeh.blogspot.com/
1st 5k: 5/12/12 44:55  PR 4miles: 12/31/2012 35:49
  

Sue M.
on 5/17/12 1:22 am - Nantucket, MA
 I did it for a year, and now I do it training long runs if I have to, but I prefer not to carry anything now.  it does become a nuisance.  
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE   I run because I can.

First 5K race October 4, 2009   (34.59)  PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010  (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21)  PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20

Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can.  If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
jamiemariep
on 5/17/12 2:51 am
I try to drink a bit before I run and then chew gum during the run so my mouth doesn't get dry. I can't drink and run at the same time, it feels weird.

Tiara Classic 5k 5/13/12: 37:19
Marion Village 5k 6/23/12 32:55
Rochester Road Race 5k 8/11 29:58
Acushnet Road Race 4 mile 9/3 41:07
Spooky Spooner 5k 10/28 PR 28:05

   

Jillian O.
on 5/17/12 3:11 am - Fort Riley, KS
I had a fuel belt when I started out but it bounced so much it drove me bonkers. Now I just carry a water flask in my hand. I run unplugged so the bottle is not a nuisance since I keep it simple.

Jillian
Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, Army Wife, 3x Ironman Finisher

Kim S.
on 5/17/12 4:57 am - Helena, AL
This is similar to the one I have
http://www.amazon.com/CamelBak-Delaney-Plus-Aurora-Pink/dp/B 0067QDB7U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1337280944&sr=8-3

It has a couple spots where you can extend the straps--maybe you can find some details on how far it extends............

The water bottle on mine is actually in the back...my only complaint is it is hot with it around my waist.
             
     
Paul C.
on 5/17/12 6:04 am - Cumming, GA
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op  (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03      
      First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (
PR 2:24:35)   
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
hrford
on 5/17/12 10:04 pm
VSG on 03/19/12
 Oh I like that one.  I also looked at this one:

www.amazon.com/Nathan-Waistpack-10-Ounce-Nutrition-Flasks/dp /B000NHLHFW/ref=pd_rhf_ee_p_t_1

Does the one big one rather than two smaller ones pull you to one side, I tend to lean right (I'm working on it) so maybe if I put it on the left it would help me straighten out ;)

This may be one of those things where I just spend $$ until I find what works.  Hopefully I'll be able to resell them!

HW: 270 SW: 234.4 CW: 135.0 1stGW:149 (GOAL MET)afreshstart-hreneeh.blogspot.com/
1st 5k: 5/12/12 44:55  PR 4miles: 12/31/2012 35:49
  

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