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How much water should you drink when running?

Stay hydrated on your runs this summer (but not over-hydrated!) with these tips and eight great water bottles.
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How much water should you drink when running?

Illustration, Diana Duong.

Health opener June 2015 waterbottle

PC Tritan single-wall bottle with 5 reusable cubes, $8, Real Canadian Superstore.

How much water should you drink when running?PC Tritan + reusable cubes

ASOBU Pure Flavor 2 Go water bottle, $15, The Bay.

How much water should you drink when running?ASOBU Pure Flavor

Raise A Glass water bottle, $30, Kate Spade.

How much water should you drink when running?Kate Spade Raise A Glass

S’Well water bottle in Santorini, $40, Indigo.

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How much water should you drink when running?S'Well Santorini

KOR Delta water bottle in Ice Blue, $23, Amazon.

How much water should you drink when running?KOR Delta

 Vapur Element The Anti-Bottle, $16, MEC.

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How much water should you drink when running?The Anti-Bottle

BKR glass water bottle, $38, The Detox Market.

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How much water should you drink when running?BKR Glass

Bobble sport water bottle, $11, Well.ca.

How much water should you drink when running?Bobble sport

One of the biggest mistakes people make when exercising is not properly hydrating. If you’re exercising for an hour or less, drink 90 to 235 mL of water every 15 to 20 minutes. “Runners should drink according to their thirst to avoid getting over-hydrated or dehydrated,” says Rejean Chiasson, head coach of the Toronto Nike+ Run Club. “Down 500 to 700 mL of water before a race and be sure to rehydrate post-run.” Above, some of the cutest water bottles around. Click on the pink 'up' arrow for product information.

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