Does taking drink breaks hurt the workout or help?

Question

I run every day about 9 miles and within the run I stop at leaste 3 times to get water at stores nearby. Should I limit the amount of breaks I take/the length of time I stop?

Answer 1

i dont htink it matters how often u drink (not to often though) but you have to take very small sips so you dont get cramps. nothing is worse than running with a cramp!!!!!

Answer 2

You should only stop for water 1 or maybe 2 times and just drink more water. I'm 14 years old and 6 months ago it was 60 degrees outside and I ran 10 miles without stopping for water.

Answer 3

If you are well hydrated before you start, then you probably only need to stop once or twice along the way, as long as it is not too hot.  What I do on a long run is to run several loops that end at my house, and I keep water out on my front porch.   You can use www.MapMyRun.com to figure out how long a run is.    And you can use this guide to find anything else you want to know about running.

http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Sp...