RunDisney Fuel Belt now available at WDW!

DisneyRunnerGirl

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My apologies if this has been posted already....

I found this iFitness hydration belt in the Team Mickey store T Downtown Disney this week.

Having trouble getting photo to link....but here is description - pouch has the runDisney logo with Mickey.

Description on tag: made by iFitness it has 2 6 oz bottles (BPA free), water resistant pouch for any size phone with 2 gel holders and toggles for race number. Inner pocket to hold ID/Credit card.

They are sized. I got the S/M labeled 24-36 inches. Sorry, I forgot to note the other sizes but assumes they are the regular size ranges for iFitness belts. Price was $39.99.

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I hope you can get a pic up! I will be looking for this in my September trip.
 
Interesting! But 6 oz is rather small for bottle size. Maybe they can be swapped out.

Maura
 
I hope you can a pic up too. I am in the market for a new belt. My fuel belt rides up and drives me nuts, and I was just looking at the ifitness. Would love a mickey one!
 

Trying to add pic of fuel belt.

Not working from my iPad but will be home tomorrow, so will add from desktop computer.
 
I've seen a number of runners with hydration/fluid belts. What are your thoughts on them?
 
I believe that one can up the 6 oz bottle to their 8 oz. It's just a tighter stretch.

Pooh,

I think most everyone who is training through a hot summer and warm fall needs some form of carry hydration. Though, honestly, i am not a fan of fuel belts. They work and work well - most do not bounce and there is little in the way of sloshing. I just find that they get hot quickly and deplete quickly. Most folks who run distance need more than 12 oz of fluid an hour to stay level on hydration. Their biggest application in my mind is the ability to carry your own electrolytic mix in a race.

There are several other styles out there.

Water bottles - There are many waist mounted and hand mounted battle systems out there. Generally these carry 20-28 oz. - some have two bottles doubling the capacity. The largest complaint with the waist mount is the sloshing. A have empty bottle throughs around a pound of water and that can be disconcerting.

Bladder style. Camelback is the obvious brand but there are plenty of backpack style brands. -- Nathan by far was the better through out backpack the last time I reviewed them. These can carry 70 oz of water and many have a pocket for keys, etc. I use and love the Camelback FlashFlow. It is a waist mounted 40 oz system that has worked for a decade. In this system, the sloshing is diminished through a set of secondary cinch straps that you tighten after a drink... keeping the bladder tight and non-sloshing.

Drop a bottle. I have used and still use this as well. Simply, you place a bottle in a location that you will pass and grab a drink as you pass. I use this for sport drink on training runs. I have an ice chest and run a 5 mile loop - as I pass the chaste, I stop and take on a little drink. (the remainder of the loop is taken care of with plain water from a bottle of FlashFlow). One word of caution. I once stashed bottles around my subdivision and found that a dog used my bottle as a target for his 'business'. Hid bottles so that you relatively sure they will not be messed with. I know Frank on this board uses his mail box as a bottle anchor.

Runa park with water fountains. - This works well, but before relying on the park's water, runa hard shorter run to see how well the water tastes while your body is under stress.

Now all systems out there will work and work well. Note that it is a very personal taste and not everything works for everyone. As an example, I need to take in about 25-35 oz of fluid an hour in the middle of the humid summer. A 12 ounce system is not going to work for me. I can see running a marathon with a 4 bottle system in cooler weather where the race is offering a sport drink that I know will not work for me.

One other thing for cooler-longer drinks in a fuel belt or water bottle. Prepare your drink the night before. Fill the fuel bottles about a third to half full and place in the freezer. Only go a quarter full with a regular larger bottle. Then in the morning, fill the remainder of the bottle space with cooled drink. The bottle will stay cool much longer.
 
I am surprised they are not available on line! Last year I think that Disney was selling their expo stuff on line...like sweatshirts and tee's. I would buy the fuel belt online.
 
I think this is a pretty new item so that may be why it is not on the DisneyStore web site.

Disney does offer a phone line for Park items shopping. I used this when I needed the graduation mortar boards but wasn't going to be in the parks at the right time of year to buy them. ...the info below is from Mousesavers.com.


•If you can’t find what you want at DisneyStore.com, call Walt Disney World’s Mail Order Department (which now handles both Disneyland and Walt Disney World mail/phone orders) at (877) 560-6477 and order over the phone with your credit card. You’ll be charged the regular price plus shipping, and you’ll get the item direct from Disney.


The fuel belt was in the Team Mickey Store in Downtown Disney. I have the tag at home and can post the sku numbers if you think that would help with the ordering if anyone elects to go this way.

Kathy
 
I've seen a number of runners with hydration/fluid belts. What are your thoughts on them?

Everyone is different but I don't like them. I don't run with my cell phone because I don't want the added weight, no way I'm carrying liquid with me for a run.

If I'm doing a long run and know I'll need some water I either run past a water fountain that is along one of my routes or put some water in my mailbox and do a loop past the house. If I'm doing a 15-20 mile run I'll also put some GU in there and swing past a couple of times.
 
I've seen a number of runners with hydration/fluid belts. What are your thoughts on them?

It is indispensable on my training runs and handy during the race too. If I didn't have one I'd have to carry water in my hand (no way) or a camelbak (sounds hot). Its also nice to not HAVE to drink where the stations are during the race. I can, or just take a sip when and where I want it. It is also nice to put some items in the pouch - I put in my phone just in case, my ID, a debit card, medical card & some moleskin.
 
Wish they had them when I was there last month, not that I need another belt, since I haven't even used the first one I have - but its RunDisney and its too cute!!! :lovestruc
 
Wish they had them when I was there last month, not that I need another belt, since I haven't even used the first one I have - but its RunDisney and its too cute!!! :lovestruc

I hear you! I didn't really "need" another belt, but I fell in love when I saw it!

Not to be an enabler.... but did you see my prior post about being able to call Disney and order directly from them? :rolleyes1
 
I hear you! I didn't really "need" another belt, but I fell in love when I saw it!

Not to be an enabler.... but did you see my prior post about being able to call Disney and order directly from them? :rolleyes1


DisneyRunnerGirl, I have been thinking about this a lot the past few days. :rolleyes1;) How much was the belt? Seriously considering buying it. TIA!
 
DisneyRunnerGirl, I have been thinking about this a lot the past few days. :rolleyes1;) How much was the belt? Seriously considering buying it. TIA!

It was $39.99. I wore it for a 10 mile race on Sunday. It was very comfy with no bounce. I'm one who drinks water from the provided stops, but like to carry my own G2 since I usually don't like the kinds of sports drinks they have at most races.

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