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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Personally, I always run with a water bottle. Yes, there are water stations, but it's nice to be able to drink whenever you want, especially if it's a warm day.  It also means you don't have to slow down through the water stations - you can shift to the middle away from the volunteers and get through a bit faster.  When you start to get low, grab a cup at a station and fill up the bottle again, or ask a volunteer with a jug to fill for you.  (they'll do this.)  And definitely bring your own GU so you have the flavors you want. I'd bring about 600 calories worth, as you will burn off about 2,600 calories and your body can only store about 2,000 calories of glycogen.  Good luck!!!

(if you have a water bottle with a holster that goes around your hand, you don't have to hold on with your thumb.)[/quote]

Thanks!   Yes, I planned to bring my own Gu, but didn't know how much--thanks for the recommendation for 600 calories!  :)

I have a bottle with a holster, but I think I have gotten in a habit of resting my thumb on top in a slightly stretched position.    For short periods, it doesn't bother me...it's only been on the longer runs (like 13 miles or more) that I have started to feel a slight pain.   I just need to start paying more attention to where I am placing my thumb, I guess. :)[/quote]

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