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The best reusable coffee cups for run commuting
Because runners want to look after the planet too.
Whether you're training for your first marathon and have taken up run-commuting to get your weekly miles done, or just find running to work faster than taking the bus, we understand the struggles of trying to fit everything into your running backpack. While there's a few run-commuting tips to make things easier (have a pair of shoes you can leave under your desk at work as they can be bulky and definitely leave your laptop in the office as it's far too heavy to run with), there are often a few essentials you'll inevitably end up carrying to and fro. One of these - your reusable coffee cup.
Sure, you want to do your bit for the environment and save 50p in Pret by using a reusable coffee cup, but which will be best to run to work with? To make sure you can still enjoy your post-run coffee, we've rounded up the best reusable coffee cups on the market that won't weigh you down or take up too much space in your bag. Of course, it goes without saying that we recommend that you finish your run before filling the cup with hot liquids, and ensure you've washed the cup out before putting it back in your bag to run home.
For more advice on how to make run-commuting work for you, we've rounded up some of our tried and tested tips here. These cups also make a great secret-santa gift, or stocking filler for the runner in your life this Christmas.
A smaller version of the popular KeepCup, this plastic cup is super lightweight, without being too bulky in your backpack. It's microwave and dishwasher safe and is made in the UK. Designed like a coffee takeaway cup, it isn't leak proof, so be sure to wash it out before you run home.
If the small cup doesn't work for you (latte lovers, we're looking at you), the slightly larger KeepCup is still lightweight in your backpack, while not being too bulky.
This ticks all the boxes when it comes to a run-commuting reusable coffee cup. It folds away small enough for you to fit in a side-pocket on your backpack, it's leakproof and is microwave and dishwasher safe. Available in an 8oz, 12oz and 16oz size, in a number of different colours, you can't go wrong.
The first reusable coffee cup to be made from throwaway coffee cups, the rCup is designed to be 100% leak proof, so don't worry if there's a few coffee dregs at the bottom of your mug for the run home. The simple one-handed open and close mechanism and the 360 degree drinking make this a good choice.
It might be a bit heavier than some of the others on this list, but if you're someone who struggles to drink your coffee before it goes cold, this is a good choice. It'll keep your drink hot for up to six hours and your water cold for 24. It's also 'slip free', so it shouldn't fall out of the water bottle holder on your backpack as you run.
Similar to the Stojo cup, this coffee cup completely collapses into a third of it's size, making it great for runners who are short on space. The main difference here is that the Pokito cup is three cups in one, and can be popped into a 16oz, 12oz, or 8oz mug, depending on how much coffee you need to wake you up.
If you're after a reusable mug that will look beautiful on your desk at work, Chilly's insulated coffee cups are some of the nicest looking reusable mugs on the market. They might be a bit heavier than the plastic varieties, but they are made from food grade stainless steel, that will keep your coffee warm for hours.
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