Short Stops During Long Runs

[Urlea]

You aren't completely wrong to worry about short breaks. Once you are at a good pace/running rhythm it can sometimes be difficult to pick that back up again post water-stop or even after a stoplight. That happens to a lot of us, but we eventually find that sweet spot again.

Hydrating on a long run (Anything over an hr.) is very important. Especially if you live in a warm climate where heavy activity means more sweating. But, there is nothing that says one must stop moving to do so. Most half & full marathoners just grab a cup at the aid station and speed walk until they've downed it.

I personally prefer to carry my own fuel belt w/ water bottle. Then I can take a sip here or there whenever I want rather than feeling like I have to gulp down a glass of water at an aid station.

HTH!

Ditto to everything Michelem said!