02/07/2025
The weather is warming up and it is important to stay hydrated. But will how you hold your water bottle will affect you when you run.
Water bottles are heavy, a small 500ml one is equivalent to holding a 0.5kg weight in your hand, a 1 ltr bottle will be similar to holding a 1kg weight.
Imagine grabbing a 1kg weight in one hand only and heading out for a run, it will affect the weight going down only one side of your body! This can lead to joint pains on that side, a twisting of the pelvis as your body adapts. You are less likely to rotate your torso while you hold your water, leading to the SI joint to stop moving and affecting your efficiencies.
If you are only going a short distance, you really don't need water. Hydrate pre and post run, your body is designed to cope with this. For longer runs? Try the water packs that you wear like a back pack, it will centralise the load and ensure you can remain running efficiently.
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