Friday, August 31, 2012

What Do You Run With?

Last night while I was walking from my office to Grand Central, a woman ran past me. I thought nothing of it at first, this happens often, but then I noticed that not only was she wearing a fuel belt, she she was carrying another water bottle in one hand and her phone in the other, and had earbuds in. Seemed like a lot to be carrying on a run and it got me thinking.

Personally, I know that the less I carry, the better I run. But sometimes I have to bring some things along for the ride. You know, like a handheld if I’m taking a route where water fountains are non-existent, my phone and metrocard if I’m running in Central Park, and I always have to stash my keys somewhere.

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  • What do you take with you when you run?
  • The College Football season is starting! MSU plays its first game tonight and I can’t wait to cheer on the Spartans! Who are you cheering for?

Have a great weekend!

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Today’s workout -

  • 40min elliptical
  • 3x10 upright row
  • 3x10 tricep pushdown
  • 3x10 hammer curl
  • ab exercises
  • stretching 

5 comments:

Terie Cornelio said...

Interesting question you ask. I have often wondered that about people I see running along the trails or even on the road. I don't like to carry anything, not even water bottles. The idea of carrying anything makes me tired. There are a few things, however, that have to come along and thank goodness for strap on carriers.. my iPod because I have to have music, the sound of me breathing right now tires me too, car keys if I had to drive somewhere for a run, but what about water. I haven't had a need for water on the go because my runs have been short lately as I work my behind back in gear. But I do I do when when I need water in the future? some people use those little belts with water bottles attached to them, others carry the hand held water bottles with the straps. I must figure out what will work in future runs. would love to hear some suggestions from your readers...


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Morgan said...

Totally wearing my Spartan gear in enemy territory as we speak! :) Go Green!


I usually don't have anything on me when I run, but for long runs I carry my 10 oz hand held so I remember to hydrate.

Serea said...

Im lucky, in my route there is fountains and always someone can open my house when I came back, so, I only need my favourites runshoes!! and clothes ;) of course!!

RunTraveler said...

I'm with you... I like to travel light when I run. I buy shorts with a key pocket for house key, ID, and a $20 bill... and aside from clothes + watch that's usually all I run with.


In the summer (now that I live in FL) I also carry a frozen water bottle. But I leave that home as soon as temps drop below 80!

Jessica Grant said...

When I go on long runs, I'm often embarrassed about the amount of crap I have - spibelt with gels and car key, Garmin, Road ID, handheld waterbottle - but I know I need these things when I'm running for multiple hours. I wonder what people think when they look at me. So when I go on shorter runs, I love divesting myself of everything but the necessities!


When I see people running with a lot of stuff, I often wonder if they are one of "those" runners who need to have a ton of stuff with them, or if they are merely putting in a lot of miles. Regardless, it's definitely something I think about often.