Alas, this question cannot be answered. When you start out, take the plunge with anything (Dangle had a good suggestion i.m.o = buy what appeals to you now). You will still end up, guaranteed, at a different place a year or two from now (with more money spent). Only after *some time* does one kinda settle w.r.t photographic kit and with what is "good enough". Enjoy the ride, you may be surprised at where you eventually settle ...
I don't take water on a 10km run (unless it's in mid day heat, which I try and avoid). For longer runs I try and plan it so I run past a garage, where I take a few gulps at a tap. On *really* long runs I take some money with and buy something more substantial at said garage, and down it, before carrying on. No situation is ideal, as I would like to spread my liquid intake more evenly than taking on 500ml in one shot
Man, these X versus Y things tire me out. Which of what is better than the other. All these superiority classifications! As soon as you get into the "better than" argument, it doesn't matter which of the fence you sit on, it's equally silly from both sides. To me at least.
Hi Grant Thanks for taking the time to reply to the comments here. Though most of the comments are valid and justified, it is still good that you reply, and it seems like refunds are slowly being made. I, for one, agree that all is not lost, and that it could still be a great event in the future. But certainly you have your work cut out after a failed start.
