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Ive been living andrunninglong distances in my hometown of Houston for the last seven years.

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Running with a handheld bottle was cumbersome at first, but dehydration is definitely a worse predicament.

(I speak from experience!)

After much trial and error, I found that this 12-ounce bottle is comfortable to run with.

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(Here are some more great tipsfor avoiding chafing during hot summer workouts.)

(Houston summer running sounds so glamorous, no?)

Its thin and breathable, and stays lightweight even when Im sweating buckets.

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They really do help keep your feet dry, which is key for avoiding uncomfortable rubbing.

These tablets are easy to pop with a couple sips of water.

Get it:$18,amazon.com

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