tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2030582788342626775.post8703166880546844821..comments2023-11-03T03:53:47.858-04:00Comments on Bigger Girls Can Run Too: Spring Has Arrived... I ThinkCupCake@ Bigger Girls Can Run Toohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17660640302611690348noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2030582788342626775.post-71278085946921909222011-04-19T00:35:37.529-04:002011-04-19T00:35:37.529-04:00@KT80- Mine would either fall out of my mouth or, ...@KT80- Mine would either fall out of my mouth or, with my luck, just end up getting lodged in my windpipe. Or, I could picture it being a windy day and I somehow managed to accidentally launch it out of my mouth and it ends up getting blown right back into my face, blinding me, and I fall (again) on the side of the road..... No gum for me, thanks. ;)<br /><br />@Melissa- I'm sorry to hear about the snow. We had plenty of that over the winter, so I can empathize. As far as hydration, I want to test out both the belt and a camelback. I don't know how I would do running with the extra weight, but I'm sure it's something that my body would get used to over time. I do like the idea of the straw though. Thanks for checking out my blog :)CupCake@ Bigger Girls Can Run Toohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17660640302611690348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2030582788342626775.post-28616769859648816882011-04-18T14:59:11.051-04:002011-04-18T14:59:11.051-04:00Oh, I just checked out your library experience. Y...Oh, I just checked out your library experience. Yeah, that sounds pretty bad. I can tell you that camelbacks have both waist and chest straps to keep them pretty still, but you do have the water in them. I have the standard backpack and the waist pack, and I doubt either weighs 10lbs, excpet for the time I ran with my bike pump and tools too on accident (forgot to empty it). Also, it does get lighter as you run instead of a backpack of books which stays the same (unless you are throwing your books out on the way :) )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624297955496298110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2030582788342626775.post-22002667701306917382011-04-18T14:54:54.863-04:002011-04-18T14:54:54.863-04:00I'm a new follower! So jealous of your sunny ...I'm a new follower! So jealous of your sunny day. I woke up to snow :( Stupid midwest weather...<br />I have a waist camelback that I really like. I do have to be careful with chaffing when going on really long runs, but for the most part, I have been ok with it. Hopefully now that Aquaphor is my sponsor, I will be able to avoid the chaffing this summer. I have learned that I really do like drinking out of a straw, and am actually going to get a straw system for my bike soon. As far as water bottles go, I think Nathan makes one that you velcro to your hand so that while you are holding it, the velcro does a lot of the work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624297955496298110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2030582788342626775.post-10563183259910654072011-04-17T12:02:24.152-04:002011-04-17T12:02:24.152-04:00I don't think I could run and chew at the same...I don't think I could run and chew at the same time, unless I accepted the fact that it would inevitably fall out of my mouth at some point....KT80https://www.blogger.com/profile/16684403251453206458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2030582788342626775.post-42471839542036824912011-04-16T22:50:27.109-04:002011-04-16T22:50:27.109-04:00It's interesting that you mention gum. Today I...It's interesting that you mention gum. Today I went with my mother for her 15 minute walk at the track and she popped a piece of gum just as she started walking. When I asked her why, she replied "It keeps my mouth from drying out." It never occurred to me to try that- I'm not sure I could run and chew gum at the same time anyway hahaCupCake@ Bigger Girls Can Run Toohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17660640302611690348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2030582788342626775.post-62410263532493993002011-04-16T22:29:18.792-04:002011-04-16T22:29:18.792-04:00I've never tried them, but I have seen a gum t...I've never tried them, but I have seen a gum that is supposed to help with hydration and, I think, a type of jelly bean that is supposed to do the same. I just guzzle water when I get home, but I know that as my mileage increases that won't be enough.KT80https://www.blogger.com/profile/16684403251453206458noreply@blogger.com