Testing My Simple Hydration Bottle

We got out for a run before lunch today... the sun was streaming in through our windows and I had to close the drapes to keep our living room and bedroom from getting too warm... so I was a bit shocked when we got outside and the breeze had an icy chill to it.  I was glad I had agreed to wear a light jacket because I had originally thought to go out in just long shirt sleeves.  Yikes!

I don't normally carry water for a 5 km run, but I was eager to give my new Simple Hydration bottle a tryout.  I won it in a Facebook giveaway a short time ago, and today was the first chance I had to test it since it arrived in the mail earlier this week.

I love it!

It holds 13 ounces... just enough to share with The Captain on a short run or enough for me alone on a longer one.  It fits nicely in my hand, too.

 

But the coolest feature is the hook... can you see the indentation in the bottle, just above my index finger?  Well, that little hook will sit in a belt (in the brochure picture to the left of my hand) or it will tuck nicely into a waistband.... and that is the way I tried it out today.

 

I filled the bottle with tap water (didn't want it too cold nestled next to my body on a cool day) and tucked it in the back of my waistband, under my jacket, and off we went.  I was conscious of it for about the first 1/2 km because I thought it might bounce out of place... it didn't.  And it didn't feel heavy, as 13 fluid ounces doesn't really weigh very much, and it was easy to grab from behind, have a drink from the spigot in the lid, and replace it back in my waistband.

 

Did I tell you I love it?  I have got to get my hands on another one for The Captain so he will have one of his own.

 

So the run... it was our usual 5 km around the park, along the waterfront through the off-leash doggy play area (love that) and through the village shopping area and home.  It is a nice loop, mostly flat and even though I started out quite slowly, I finished strong and happy.  Funny, that is usually the way it happens for me.

 

W2 R 36.25 @ 10/1 W3

stretch 10 minutes

 

All in all, a fun run and it was great to get outside in the sunshine.  I think there may be a walk coming up this afternoon too.  Tea first though.... and it's ready.

 

Have you tried the Simple Hydration Bottle?

 

What is your favorite hydration tool?

 

So if you happen to check out Simple Hydration on Facebook, please let them know I sent you.  I would really like them to know how much I love this product.