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If you're a runner how do you carry your phone?

91 replies

bendmeoverbackwards · 27/04/2021 18:33

Fed up of holding my phone in my hand!

What are my options? I've seen those armband things, don't they slip down?

I also need space for my car keys as I sometimes drive to the park to run.

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ArnottsUnderpass · 27/04/2021 18:33

Leggings with thigh pockets 😁

GravityFalls · 27/04/2021 18:34

Leggings with a side pocket, but I don’t know if that would be great for car keys. I’ve used a bumbag type thing when I needed to carry keys - you can get very slim running ones so they don’t bounce around.

MarshaBradyo · 27/04/2021 18:34

I leave it at home

I only take iPod but I do hold that in my hand

DownWhichOfLate · 27/04/2021 18:35

Bumbag! Lots of different ones out there.

TagsMum · 27/04/2021 18:35

Either a little bumbag or in my leggings back pocket.

ginoclocksomewhere · 27/04/2021 18:36

Running belt.

Lellochip · 27/04/2021 18:36

Leggings pocket or flip belt, armbands never stay in place for me

Queenoftheashes · 27/04/2021 18:36

Bumbag or pocket

Dozer · 27/04/2021 18:37

Flip Belt. Expensive but good, except when v hot weather, then they get sweaty.

Have also seen leggings and a few tops with zip pockets.

Dozer · 27/04/2021 18:37

Dislike arm bands!

KeflavikAirport · 27/04/2021 18:37

Sleeveless running jacket pocket

buzzing · 27/04/2021 18:37

My leggings have a pocket on the thigh big enough for my phone and a zipped pocket at the back that fits my car key.

I did used to use an armband and it was fine - but phones are MASSIVE now so it might get in the way a bit.

CMOTDibbler · 27/04/2021 18:38

Flipbelt

Hooplawho · 27/04/2021 18:39

Leggings with a thigh pocket and a small zip pocket in the back for keys = sorted (such as Sweaty Betty Power leggings - amazing and last for years but they are ££, you can usually find a 20% off code)

BabbleBee · 27/04/2021 18:39

Flipbelt. Tempted to get a freetrain but my flipbelt has been with me a long time and I feel unfaithful 😂

bendmeoverbackwards · 27/04/2021 18:39

I hadn't thought of leggings with pockets! I think I prefer that to a bum bag. Where's the best place to look for leggings?

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IrishGirl2020 · 27/04/2021 18:39

I have a belt type bag from sweaty Betty with a zip up pocket which works really well. Put my house key in it too

Acovic · 27/04/2021 18:42

Since I got bluetooth headphones (after shokz - love 'em). I bung my phone in the back pocket of my leggings.

My bulky house keys fit in there too.

When I was still using wired headphones I had an armband it was OK but did slip down a little bit.

Runnuh · 27/04/2021 18:42

I just bought some running leggings from Next with thigh pockets and they're brilliant! So much better to not be carrying my phone and the pockets hold it securely, so it isn't bouncing around 😊

PushBack · 27/04/2021 18:42

I use a running - I want to say belt, but it's more like a harness - from a company called FreeTrain. It's also got a little zip pocket on the shoulder for keys and a pouch on the other shoulder which I think is meant to be for a gel but I find it far too small so never use that section.

BUT it's fab and I couldn't be without it now.

notnowbernadette · 27/04/2021 18:43

Flipbelt or leggings with a pocket (Sweaty Betty do some good leggings)

minniemomo · 27/04/2021 18:43

Back pocket in my leggings

Nuneaton · 27/04/2021 18:43

Marks and Spencers do leggings with a side pocket for your phone and a back zipped pocket for keys. Theyre not too expensive

megletthesecond · 27/04/2021 18:44

Armband for phone and keys.
Zip pocket in leggings for bank and ID cards.

PilatesPeach · 27/04/2021 18:44

I leave it at home - I am a road runner so not off road so if anything happens am nearer enough civilisation to try and get help (hopefully)