illustrations of runners carrying water
There are many, many ways you can transport water on your person. (Illustration: Brendan Leonard)
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A Very Serious List of Ways to Carry Water on a Run

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illustrations of runners carrying water

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If you run far enough, you might find it useful to carry some water with you—as opposed to, say, stopping in at a 7-Eleven or a Starbucks to acquire water. And if you ask around, you’ll find that there are many, many ways you can transport water on your person. Here are just a few options for your consideration.

illustration of runner holding a handheld water bottle
(All illustrations: Brendan Leonard)
illustration of runner holding a running vest
illustration of runner holding a mason jar
illustration of runner holding a red solo cup
illustration of runner holding a blue solo cup
illustration of runner wearing a beer helmet
illustration of runner drinking from a beer bong
illustration of runner holding a 5-gallon bucket
illustration of runner holding two champagne flutes
illustration of runner holding a hollowed out gourd
illustration of runner holding a 13th century jug
illustration of runner holding an aquarium
Lead Illustration: Brendan Leonard
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