Hydration
So I was out on my run last night and got to thinking...maybe that's why my head hurts so much today....but I digress...about why so many people try to start running and quit. I think I have found the reason and it has to do with hydration and what I am calling the "I can't do this Gene" (patent pending). If you have ever run with me or seen me running you will know that I am ALWAYS carrying water with me. I ran a disastrous race at the 2007 Chicago Marathon due to the lack of water, sports drinks and cups. That's right...cups. Ever since then I am never without one of my handhelds or my hydration pack. It's probably mental, but I think it's a safety thing. It really doesn't matter the distance or the temperature. 3-6 miles = 1 handheld bottle. 6-10 miles = 2 handhelds. 10-15 = Camelbak. 15-30 = Camelbak + 1 (or 2) handheld(s) with sports drink. It doesn't matter the distance. I think though the direct correlation between hydration and the "I