How do you carry water on long runs?

This has been an issue for me since I started training for my first marathon. A camelback got too heavy and annoying after mile 10. Liquid carrying belts added to chaffing issues on my back. Carrying a bottle felt like it was throwing my balance off, plus my fingers got too sweaty and pruny. The first solution for me was to circle around a 6 mile loop several times, always coming home to refuel and then heading back out. This wasn’t the best solution for two reasons; one, I could easily talk myself out of that last loop when I was at home and two, I was pretty stuck when I needed water in the middle of that loop. You should really have water accessible to you all the time at any mileage over 8. My two solutions are to drop water bottles off at points before you head out. Drive around the night before and leave them somewhat hidden in the grass, know your mileage points so you remember where you dropped them off. The other is to plan stops along your route at friend’s houses. If they offer to drive you home, smile and say “tempting offer, but NO THANK YOU! Must... finish... run...” Always carry an extra dollar or two with you in case you need to buy water. Last spring I was running along a trail that winds through a golf course, and I was in serious need of water. I asked the snack cart driver for the golf course if I could buy a water, and she kindly obliged even though it was against their rules. She saved the day, and I was glad I had grabbed money on my way out the door! Try different ways of carrying your water. This is one that varies from person to person and if carrying a bottle feels good, then lucky you!