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Where do you put your phone when you run???

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Lily2811 · 11/08/2019 21:58

I'm doing couch to 5k so I like to take my phone with me because the app talks you through what to do, when to run when to walk etc. I bought a phone armband thing from karrimore but its so bulky it drives me crazy when I'm running and it's not easy to get your phone in and out when you want to change music etc. People who run out there — what do you do???

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carrie74 · 01/09/2019 20:58

Pretend-y Flipbelt. It's brilliant, I take massive phone, keys, a few tissues, sometimes a bit of cash. Wouldn't know I had any of it.

purplepoop · 31/08/2019 19:17

I have a Compress Sport bag i use. Loads of pockets. My “go to” Bag. Use it for running and walking.

jjejj · 25/08/2019 13:25

I have this, just big enough for my key and phone

Where do you put your phone when you run???
MsMartini · 19/08/2019 15:17

Yes, exactly! Also means get to try a new park after hairdresser or physio or whatever. So satisfying to get home having ticked several boxes.

megletthesecond · 19/08/2019 12:42

Ms I'm so glad someone else tags chores onto a run.

I have a nice 5 mile route that ends in a supermarket. I pack a couple of small bags in my running backpack and treat the walk back with heavy shopping as my weights routine Grin.

MsMartini · 13/08/2019 11:29

Flipbelt. Love it. Holds phone, tissue, keys, bank card, folded shopper, so I can do chores/get a bus home etc. Makes it much easier to fit runs in.

SudowoodoVoodoo · 11/08/2019 23:39

Running belt or pocket on leggings if avaliable.

No room in my B cup bras Grin

General0rgana · 11/08/2019 23:29

Lidl leggings with a thigh pocket! Best leggings I've got too (not at all see-through).

Running belts just work their way up to my armpits no matter how tight or loose they are. Pockets on a top bounce around.

Lidl leggings are my favourite.

And yes to the PP who suggested Race At Your Pace. It's really motivating. There's also Virtual Runner who do similar but each entry includes a charity donation.

WaitingForAGovernment · 11/08/2019 22:55

Running belt. But if he sodding thing won’t tighten far enough (I’m only a size 10!) and is a pain to get the phone in and out of (the waterproof lining somehow makes it sticky and awkward). So it’s not great, but better than no phone and house keys.

FashionFoodLaughs · 11/08/2019 22:48

Flipbelt all day long. Got a bad burn/chafe from a cheaper belt bought on Amazon.

FernPotts · 11/08/2019 22:48

Oh, I see. I usually have keys and often a dog lead in the other hand, so the phone is the least of my problems.

myidentitymycrisis · 11/08/2019 22:45

In pocket of my shorts or leggings. I also have an arm strap thing but agree it’s a bit of a faff. Also have a wrist pocket thing from Tiger but haven’t tried it yet.

myidentitymycrisis · 11/08/2019 22:45

In pocket of my shorts or leggings. I also have an arm strap thing but agree it’s a bit of a faff. Also have a wrist pocket thing from Tiger but haven’t tried it yet.

TheLidoOfThighs · 11/08/2019 22:38

Fern I found that holding a hand around something (phone, water, whatever) meant the muscles in that arm were tenser, which kind of had a knock on effect into my body. I’m not sure if that’s what Auntie meant.

C0untDucku1a · 11/08/2019 22:31

Op if youre doing c25k anyway, why not sign up for one of those sites like race at your pace for a medal at the end of the month? Youd be able to complete 15 miles.

C0untDucku1a · 11/08/2019 22:30

Running belt

FernPotts · 11/08/2019 22:26

Really ? I’m not sure it’s big enough to make me unlevel but maybe there’s something I’m missing!

AuntieStella · 11/08/2019 22:24

"I just hold it in my hand"

Just make sure you swop between hands frequently, to ensure you do not inadvertently let unlevelness creep in

FernPotts · 11/08/2019 22:22

I just hold it in my hand. Seems fine.

Runwayqueen · 11/08/2019 22:18

Running belt or camelbac depending on length of run I'm doing

AreWeAnywhereNear · 11/08/2019 22:14

I have a running belt, which keeps my phone and keys in.

HappyParent2000 · 11/08/2019 22:12

Mine goes in my slimline running backpack.

It has a phone pocket and space for a battery pack and cables. I use wireless headphones and a watch linked to it.

I have no need to actually use it then as it’s all remotely controlled for my YouTube Music app.

candycane222 · 11/08/2019 22:11

Just going to post what bikerunski did - cycling tops, which tend to ahve three really deep pockets across the back: car keys; hanky; phone.

also have a funny elasticy running belt with pockets in which is OK but more of a faff - can't just grab stuff out and drop back in.

AuntieStella · 11/08/2019 22:10

Flipbelt

Or other waist belt.

Or in the pocket of the one pair of running tights I have that actually have a pocket up to it

Nicketynac · 11/08/2019 22:09

I have leggings with pockets in the waistband or down the thigh - the thigh ones are best for me as they are easier to access. I am too sweaty to have my phone in my bra Blush . Need to make sure the leggings fit well though - the weight of the phone can pull them down if they are a bit baggy.