tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871991704267892096.post3592615801497335839..comments2023-05-04T18:59:49.177+08:00Comments on Run back by 7: Someone have suggestions ?by7http://www.blogger.com/profile/02575145053431055482noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871991704267892096.post-48940994972324565392007-11-26T11:49:00.000+08:002007-11-26T11:49:00.000+08:00Thanks everybody for the ideas.I will sort out som...Thanks everybody for the ideas.<BR/>I will sort out something with pins as recommended by Mark. Unfortunately my running shorts have only 1 pocket. I guess that I could make use of the outer layer of the shorts (the inner works as "underpant". Pinning 2 gels should not destabilize the whole setting too much.<BR/><BR/>To Patrick: thank you for the suggestion, but I am in China .... I can barely find basic stuff like shorts/singlets ... forget about the choice available in USAby7https://www.blogger.com/profile/02575145053431055482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871991704267892096.post-59906964581113584212007-11-24T20:24:00.000+08:002007-11-24T20:24:00.000+08:00I like Mark's idea. I use some shorts made by Broo...I like Mark's idea. I use some shorts made by Brooks that have small, half-depth pockets on each side just behind the side-seam. They close with a tiny velcro tab and don't catch any air. I pin the gels inside them so they don't accidentally fall out the way Mark describes. As a bonus, pinning the tops creates less waste as they stay fastened to your shorts instead of ending up on the road after you use them. Just find a trash for the gel packet itself and you're set.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573945547139938065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871991704267892096.post-63581569174083565372007-11-22T11:30:00.000+08:002007-11-22T11:30:00.000+08:00im sorry i have no idea on the gel packs but let m...im sorry i have no idea on the gel packs but let me say that you finishing a matron is impressive and motivates me to tryuniboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13799687222528231360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871991704267892096.post-76200654259230423252007-11-21T18:20:00.000+08:002007-11-21T18:20:00.000+08:00A tried and proven method: 1. Use two medium size ...A tried and proven method: <BR/><BR/>1. Use two medium size safety pins, they tend to stay closed better, one for each inside waist band of shorts pinned off left and right hip <BR/><BR/>2. Pre-tear a small amount of the gel pouch to make it easier opening in the race.<BR/><BR/>3. Each pin can hold two gels. Depending on pouch size, some get too heavy and will pull shorts lower and also have bulky material.<BR/><BR/>4. Have singlet tucked in under shorts with gels next and then shorts to prevent chafing.<BR/><BR/>5. When grabbing with two hands while running the small tab will stay in place while pulled. Always hold from top to keep gel in the pack.<BR/><BR/>some runners have put them in their hatsMBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349522832625529847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871991704267892096.post-10911671173485317562007-11-21T10:34:00.000+08:002007-11-21T10:34:00.000+08:00You might try a small belt pouch - something like ...You might try a small belt pouch - something like the Amphipod "RaceLite Go" belt. Another alternative are the RaceReady brand shorts, which have plenty of pockets. In a pinch, you could sew another pocket on the inside of your shorts.<BR/><BR/>Good luck at Fukuoka!<BR/><BR/>-PatrickPatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479612942914688747noreply@blogger.com