tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19163408.post79338991428348836..comments2023-11-05T01:57:22.246-08:00Comments on Marathon Mommy: To Fuel Belt or Not to Fuel Belt....Suzie Petuniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13387520367654400467noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19163408.post-4841370837136877762008-04-03T14:07:00.000-07:002008-04-03T14:07:00.000-07:00I love my belt for long runs and use it on them, b...I love my belt for long runs and use it on them, but on race day, I rely on the aid stations. I am considering the gu belt though. Hmmmm?!?Anniebananiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914128204612989770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19163408.post-30866374534346933002008-04-03T12:17:00.000-07:002008-04-03T12:17:00.000-07:00i was always taught to never depend on the water s...i was always taught to never depend on the water stations - you never know if you'll be dying of thirst at mile 10 and the next water station is at mile 12 ... 15-20 minutes (or however long it takes you to run 2 miles) can be a long time when your body needs hydration.<BR/><BR/>i start strapping mine on when i start anything longer than 8 miles. i've worn it for every event and it's been great.<BR/><BR/>there's my two cents! :)jularun7https://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19163408.post-62755900901018520742008-04-03T11:56:00.000-07:002008-04-03T11:56:00.000-07:00so glad this came up...I'm training for a marathon...so glad this came up...I'm training for a marathon in Dec but haven't gotten up to anything past 7 yet...didn't know if I needed one or would just drop water on my path...thanks for asking!Steel Magnoliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03317028373326740550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19163408.post-13648306039843265792008-04-03T11:52:00.000-07:002008-04-03T11:52:00.000-07:00I am so glad someone brought this up! I posted a q...I am so glad someone brought this up! I posted a question about this over at the discussion forums. I have a waist style camel back that I love for longer runs and mountain biking, but really didn't want to wear it for the 1/2. With all you marathoners going the full without, I think I can handle the 1/2. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19163408.post-71205543004939865172008-04-03T10:24:00.000-07:002008-04-03T10:24:00.000-07:00Fox, you sold me on the looking better in the pict...Fox, you sold me on the looking better in the pictures. <BR/><BR/>NO FUEL BELT FOR ME! : )<BR/><BR/>For training purposes, they are surprisingly comfortable and once you get in the groove, hardly noticeable. <BR/><BR/>Is everyone else loving the "all things marathon" chat as much as I am?Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14913067924030367632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19163408.post-91038263502424256242008-04-03T09:37:00.000-07:002008-04-03T09:37:00.000-07:00ohhh...good question. I wore one for my half. I ...ohhh...good question. I wore one for my half. I don't love wearing it, but I didn't mind it either. I'm on the fence for this go-'round.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00003378912998394588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19163408.post-30271976809899163432008-04-03T08:29:00.000-07:002008-04-03T08:29:00.000-07:00I got a feul belt a couple months ago since this i...I got a feul belt a couple months ago since this is my first marathon. The first time I wore it, I wasn't so sure about it. But I did get used to it and I wouldn't leave home on a long run without it!!! <BR/><BR/>However, I have no plans on using it for the marathon! I feel like I might be able to run like the wind without it. :) <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you asked this question, I was wondering the same thing.Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01253805289201789677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19163408.post-51049788471408572642008-04-03T08:03:00.000-07:002008-04-03T08:03:00.000-07:00I am debating this one also. I like to have my pho...I am debating this one also. I like to have my phone with me to let me know my husband know where I am :-) and it fits in the pocket perfect. However, I like foxy's point about pictures, ha ha!<BR/><BR/>Roxanne- I LOVE my fuel belt for training runs. They are pretty comfortable and don't bounce at all.Kelly(M&M)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10667877708280021302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19163408.post-42027428565022486982008-04-03T07:57:00.000-07:002008-04-03T07:57:00.000-07:00I wore a fuel belt for St. George. I found that I...I wore a fuel belt for St. George. I found that I didn't use it until the last 10k. I will not be carrying mine at Boston. I will rely on the aid stations. <BR/><BR/>Most important--no fuel belt=better marathon pictures!foxontherunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939182231530773754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19163408.post-65955401225061777162008-04-03T07:23:00.000-07:002008-04-03T07:23:00.000-07:00I have never used a belt. I hate the thought of h...I have never used a belt. I hate the thought of having the extra baggage. I ususally drop my water which is a pain and more work but I just couldn't convince myself to use a belt. So how do you feel about wearing them? How many poeple wear them and like it? I guess I should at least try it out. <BR/><BR/>I always use the aid stations and they seem to work great for me.Roxannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821755209848969858noreply@blogger.com