Wait ...uh....someone stole.....I think.....wtf

Entertaining to say the least.  Oh, the thoughts that go through our crazy minds.

Ever think about cutting back on your caffeine?  Or maybe learning how to write in paragraphs. 

Mark

There is a bush a few blocks from my house I like to toss the bottle in when going by in the summer. The lady of the house said it was ok when I was out running one day, but not long ago I tossed it under the bush and the old fella in there came out yelling that I was trashing up his yard.

OOPS..

The only thing I can think of when reading this is "Why do you need a water bottle for a 60 min run?"

And if you must have one, why not just run with a handheld?

That is a great story, and a happy ending even:)

When I run out in the country I stash my hydration too, primarily because there really is no freakin place to get a drink.  None.  And I hide it because I'm paranoid, as some other poster mentioned, that someone might find it and "add" to it.

Last year, mile 18 of a 22 (very thirsty, very hot +90), someone freakin ganked my bottle.  I couldn't believe it!  I thought, like you, maybe I had misremembered my stash-spot. Nope.  I think it was some kids who saw me "hide" it earlier that a.m.from the house across the street and down a bit.

I was outta my mind mad and dangerously dehydrated with no back-up. Sucked.

I admire your tenacity in tracking your bottle down.  Awesome.

Funny story.

Why do we need a water bottle on an hour run?  Because it's hot out there, practice drinking on the fly, and because it's better do stash one than listen to one slop in your hand for an hour (or longer). 

So...how did you throw it and make it land right side up?  : )

"Because it's hot out there"... this is kind of relative. I run in 100+ degree South Texas summers and dont take water unless i'm going out for 90 min or more, or unless i'm doing a track workout. Maybe its just me.

"Practice drinking on the fly" ... for what purpose?

"listen to one slop in your hand for an hour" ... I've never had this issue.  I barely even notice my handheld is there until I want a drink.

Well he is trying to keep up the neighborhood.

A story on BT a few years back, had someone having same issue and it was the church next door kept picking up the bottles and putting them in recycling.

I carry mine with me or go back home. I would never consider putting a bottle in someone elses yard unless I knew them and asked them.

Yeah that was my first thought too.  Little bit of white space makes things easier to read....

Second though, why would you LEAVE something of value unattended, out in public in the open, and expect it to be there later? If you carry the bottle on you, it isn't likely to walk off with someone else.

After having a few kidney stones this year, I am staying hydrated on every run, 30 min or more. I got a hand held for my short runs, and I always try to keep a camel bak for my long ones. I will hopefully never have to deal with that kind of stone pain again.
You go ahead though and not drink if you don't want to. Ill keep hydrating.

I sweat like a sieve. On an hour long run in 80* overcast weather with average humidity I'll lose 3-4-5 lbs depending on the effort. It's one of my major limiters. Wish it wasn't so :-(  

Regarding no white space ..... I can't figure out how to make the Ipad "return." It drives me nuts. My computer is normal!

I've thought before about people tampering with my bottles and if it happens, it happens. I have faith in the world, and like to believe it will be okay. Until I encounter a problem, I'll keep stashing. Sometimes I leave gels too :-) The guy at the house said if he sees it again he'll know not to throw it away! See, I made a friend :-)

1. You don't need water for a 60 min run, or even a 90 min run unless it's 90F+ out.

2. Learn to bring your hydration with you on training runs. Camelbaks or hip packs or hand bottles all work well. 

3. Assume all stashed stuff off your property will be lost. The value of the item is often less important than getting to that crucial water stop on a hot day and realizing you have to cut short your workout because your stashed bottle is gone.

I agree with 2 and 3 but really, who is anyone else to judge what a person does or does not tolerate with regards to water and the length of run they do.  I run at 5000+ feet in the middle of the desert.  I am betting my needs are maybe a bit different then yours. 

1. I can assure you I benefit from water on runs over 45 minutes. Over 60 minutes without and my joints start to get sore, I stop sweating, and my thirst is through the roof. 

2. I stash fluid because I want to, not because I don't know how to carry it. 

3. If my stash was gone mid run, I'd turn right, cross the busy road, run two blocks to my house, and get a drink. 

I'm happy you've found what works best for you and encourage you to believe that others have given as much consideration to their training decisions as you have. 

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x2 who is anyone to say what I need for MY runs except for ME? That's just kind of ridiculous.