> I found the hip pack thing terribly irritating as it moved around
> because of that I would imagine it chafes more over longer distances
> (i don't know though because I only ran once with a hip/bum bag pack
> and hated it with such a passion I got rid).

> On the back pack thing though, I think there are better and worse back
> packs. I have a Camelbak and a Salomon and much prefer the Salomon
> because the women's Camelbak is quite wide and covers too much of my
> back where as my women's Salomon is nice and slim and fits snuggly
> into the centre of my back. It also has very intelligent straps. That
> said, there is a much, much bigger range of bloke's Camelbaks which
> means you have options on the skinnier ones that women don't have and
> I think you will find actually runner specific ones. I can't really
> get away with a blokes Camelbak because I do actually have a chest
> (straps in the wrong places) but some women are okay with them.

> Like most running/technical kit there is an element of you get what
> you pay for and a little extra cost probably means a better and more
> comfortable product.

> That's my thoughts anyway for what it's worth.

> On 19 Jun, 22:07, Will Turner <w...@endurancelife.com> wrote:
> > Hi Vince

> > I agree with what you've been told.  Try to avoid over exerting
> > yourself when going uphill. Even though it might feel like you should
> > be running or going faster, it is important to keep a steady and
> > comfortable pace.  The same principal applies to going downhill to
> > some extent, especially as downhill running puts a lot of strain on
> > your joints.  What feels most comfortable and steady seems to work for
> > me!

> > I prefer to run with my Lafuma backpack hydration system, especially
> > over longer distances.  I find the bumbag bottle holder ok for shorter
> > runs, but when I'm running for longer periods, it's more comfortable
> > to have something snub against my back, instead of jaggling round.
> > Yeh it makes your back sweaty but when you're running, you sweat like
> > a beast anyway, don't you?!

> > Hope you find out what works for you, and keep on posting questions if
> > you have any.

> > Cheers, Will

> > On 2 Jun, 12:31, vincebee...@twofour.co.uk wrote:

> > > I was told that the key to trail running is: keeping about the same
> > > amount of exertion/effort throughout (whether uphill, downhill or
> > > flat). Is this true and is the best way to judge this the breath/
> > > breathing rate?

> > > Also, what do people think of a rucsac type hydration system (eg.
> > > Camelbak) versus a hip mounted bottle holder (eg. Lafuma). In other
> > > words, weight ditributed across shoulders, back and hips (but sweaty)
> > > versus a lot of jangely weight on the hips? What's best? Opinions,
> > > please?

> > > Cheers. Vince- Hide quoted text -

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