I got a very energetic dog in January, and all summer I've been telling myself that when it gets cooler, I'll run with her rather than walking. Well, the cool weather is here! The problem is it's still sort of warm, and since I live in Florida I'm particularly worried about the dog overheating. I always carry a small water bottle and collapsible bowl for Emma, and my cell phone in case Emma gets overheated and I need to call for a ride. I currently carry a bag that I strap across by chest and the bag sits over my side/rear end, but I've tried running with it and it bounces... so annoying. I was considering an Ameribag - a bit expensive, but if it works would be worth it. However I don't want to buy it if it's not going to work! Does anyone use a bag that you like to run with, and if so, could you make a recommendation?
My mom said "why don't you just run with a fanny pack?!" I'm not a very stylish person, but a large part of my balks at the idea for fashion reasons. I mean, maybe it's because once I hit 1992 I realized my New Kids on the Block fanny pack, tye-dye shirts, and hammer pants were sooo last decade... all kidding aside, that's a hard idea for me to swallow, so I'm looking for alternatives. But if you run with a fanny pack to carry water and it works great, tell me and maybe it will help me get over my aversion!