Water Stops

[anc33]

Hello all. Running the Wine & Dine which will be my first my first 1/2 marathon. Only other race distance I have ever run is a 5K. I have been training for a few months and always bring at least 24oz of water with me. If I am going over 4-5 mi I take my 1.5L camelbak. I noticed on the course map that the water stops are about 2 mi apart. Just wondering if that is enough water for most people or if anyone does bring extra water with them. I am currently training in hot and humid N central FL. Due to work/childcare I only have time to go out around 4PM which is definitely the worst part of the day. I know that the temps are going to be better in Oct so I won't need quite as much water but I also know the race isn't the time to change up the routine. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[joel_maxwell]

Hello all. Running the Wine & Dine which will be my first my first 1/2 marathon. Only other race distance I have ever run is a 5K. I have been training for a few months and always bring at least 24oz of water with me. If I am going over 4-5 mi I take my 1.5L camelbak. I noticed on the course map that the water stops are about 2 mi apart. Just wondering if that is enough water for most people or if anyone does bring extra water with them. I am currently training in hot and humid N central FL. Due to work/childcare I only have time to go out around 4PM which is definitely the worst part of the day. I know that the temps are going to be better in Oct so I won't need quite as much water but I also know the race isn't the time to change up the routine. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I run around 5pm and early on Sundays. It will definitely be a break at 10pm from the sun beating down on you but I would assume that the temps will still be hot and we all need to be careful.

In the winter or cold season races I have done I only stop at every other water table. So, about every 4 miles Ill grab some fluids.

Obviously, in recent months we need much more. I have gotten myself accustom to only going to the water belt every 2 miles if I need it... which I always do. This W&D, I'll hit every station. I might even do a mix of Powerade at 1 and then next water. It all depends on how hot/humid it is and the conditions of the race.

 

[dreamfinder]

Most races tend to have the water stops every 1 1/2 to 2 miles or so apart. Typically they start at around mile 3 for longer races, and then spaced as above. As you said, you should plan on racing the same way you trained. So if you think you will need water earlier, or more frequently than that, bring some with you. BUT, pay attention to your body and don't over hydrate. That is usually enough water, especially if you know when your body needs more. Then you can slow down and drink the whole cup, instead of sipping some while running and splashing it all over the place and then tossing the rest. I have never had an issue with the spacing of water, and I sweat like it is nobody's business. Also, if you train with a particular sports drink, you probably want to bring your own as the yellow/red/blue powerade Disney will have may treat your body differently.

 

[anc33]

Thanks for your comments. During my last run I tried spacing out my water every mile. I will just try to incorporate this into the rest of my runs and try to get to every two miles. If I can get to where I feel comfortable just taking my bottle for extra water instead of the camelbak that will be great. I just can't wait until I don't have to deal with a heat index of 110 anymore! I am sure my body is going to be much happier by the time the race rolls around.

 

[MCC1]

If you're used to it, bring it along...better to have it than to not, I'll usually do a 1/2 with a 8oz bottle in my amphipod belt (I'll bring all 3 for a full marathon)...if I feel like a hit in between stations I have it, if a hydration zone is packed I can bypass...and especially if it ends up being like the marathon where we're sitting around for hours, you have it to sip on before the start instead of having your last drink hours before. I don't see a downside, unless you have a large camelback with a big bladder, might be a little much for a 1/2. Looking for forward to 10/2!

 

[MCC1]

...and in reference to what Disney will have, heads up they dilute their Powerade 50% on course, so if you're used to training with a sports drink and like the carb/potasium mix you're getting, you will be shortchanged relying on Disney...probably more important for the full, but a heads up none the less.

 

[Phonedave]

Hello all. Running the Wine & Dine which will be my first my first 1/2 marathon. Only other race distance I have ever run is a 5K. I have been training for a few months and always bring at least 24oz of water with me. If I am going over 4-5 mi I take my 1.5L camelbak. I noticed on the course map that the water stops are about 2 mi apart. Just wondering if that is enough water for most people or if anyone does bring extra water with them. I am currently training in hot and humid N central FL. Due to work/childcare I only have time to go out around 4PM which is definitely the worst part of the day. I know that the temps are going to be better in Oct so I won't need quite as much water but I also know the race isn't the time to change up the routine. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

That is quite a bit of water to drink, at least for me.

It is hot now, so I will stop and hit water fountains in the park, but just a few sips at them.

When it is cooler, if my run is 6 miles or less I don't bother to drink. I have done 10 without drinking.

If you are data crazy (guilty) try weighing yourself before and after you run (um, it kind of has to be naked otherwise you weigh the sweat in your clothes too). For the most part, any difference is all water loss. A pint of water weights a pound. You can get a rough idea that way of just how much water your body is processing as you run.


-dave

 

[joel_maxwell]

That is quite a bit of water to drink, at least for me.

It is hot now, so I will stop and hit water fountains in the park, but just a few sips at them.

When it is cooler, if my run is 6 miles or less I don't bother to drink. I have done 10 without drinking.

If you are data crazy (guilty) try weighing yourself before and after you run (um, it kind of has to be naked otherwise you weigh the sweat in your clothes too). For the most part, any difference is all water loss. A pint of water weights a pound. You can get a rough idea that way of just how much water your body is processing as you run.


-dave

That was the biggest shock to me. I went all late fall, winter and into spring not even carrying fluids. All the way up to 12-13 miles. Come late spring, I had to stop at a friends hose to even make it back home. It was the first hot day and I couldnt even swallow after 4 or 6 miles. I cant recall.

Im kind of looking forward to running in the cooler cold weather again.

 

[anc33]

I really just started running this past May. Prior to that I always worked out at the gym so I never really had to deal with the weather before. Being in FL in the summer is miserable. The temp is usualy mid to upper 90s when I go out (running early or late is not an option for me). Add the humidity and sun and it can be quite brutal. I did 4 mi on Mon and drank most of that 24 oz bottle. It will be interesting to see how my body responds once the weather changes. Hoping I can knock a little bit off of avg pace.

 

[lukacseven]

Please read other posts regarding the dangers of over-hydration. There's a reason there's only that many water stops on the course. You don't need anymore. I think people generally take their own drinks, because they prefer something other than what is offered on the course.

 

[Phonedave]

Please read other posts regarding the dangers of over-hydration. There's a reason there's only that many water stops on the course. You don't need anymore. I think people generally take their own drinks, because they prefer something other than what is offered on the course.

I have been saying that for years now. Not just with running, but with life in general. I usually comment when people tell WDW visitors to carry a water bottle and drink all the time. You don't need that much water, and too much is not good. It flushes out electrolytes and it is a vicious circle, the more you drink the more your body demands.

-dave

 

[joel_maxwell]

I have been saying that for years now. Not just with running, but with life in general. I usually comment when people tell WDW visitors to carry a water bottle and drink all the time. You don't need that much water, and too much is not good. It flushes out electrolytes and it is a vicious circle, the more you drink the more your body demands.

-dave

I know that if you consume a massive amount at once, it can flood your cells and kill you, so says that special I watched on TV that time. I would think that this is a very hard thing to achieve though. I think it said you would have to consume a gallon or 2 in a minute repeatedly.

So, back to normal consumption. I have always had a bad habit of drinking (or refilling) a bottled water at work about 4 times during the day. They are 16 ounce bottles. I guess this is a bit too much. I just have always wanted my muscles to be hydrated to prevent cramps in the afternoon but I might be doing more damage than good.

I need to read up on this and find a good article on active.com.