Meet the Other Phone. Only the apps you allow.

Meet the Other Phone.
Only the apps you allow.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Chat

Join the discussion and chat with other Mumsnetters about everyday life, relationships and parenting.

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.

OP posts:
bendmeoverbackwards · 27/04/2021 18:46

@Runnuh

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 😊
Any chance of a link to these please *@Runnuh*?
OP posts:
Boopear · 27/04/2021 18:49

Leggings with a back pocket. Take a single key and a phone. These ones do the trick Smile

Boopear · 27/04/2021 18:49

I’ve carried an iPhone 6+ with no problem!

Twinkie01 · 27/04/2021 18:51

Sweaty Betty power leggings. Back and side pocket. Holds the biggest iPhone too.

Insertfunnyname · 27/04/2021 18:51

I have sweaty Betty leggings with a thigh pocket.

Thecatisboss · 27/04/2021 18:52

Leggings from decathlon which have a large thigh pocket.

OrangeBananaFish · 27/04/2021 18:52

Like others, leggings with a pocket. I get my leggings from either Tikiboo or Sturdy by Design. Not cheap, but good quality.

For long runs I have either a bum bag or one of those backpacks. I also need food and water with them.

Userengage · 27/04/2021 18:54

Armband but mine stays up.

Do the leggings hold an iPhone 11 securely?

bendmeoverbackwards · 27/04/2021 18:54

Thanks all, I'm looking at these

www.next.co.uk/g68133s5/217573#217573

OP posts:
Badabingbadabum · 27/04/2021 18:55

In my sports braBlush. I have a little pocket on the back of my leggings where I zip a house key. I use wireless earphones and love them as I no longer have to adjust wires.

Thecatisboss · 27/04/2021 19:02

I've got these from decathlon

www.decathlon.co.uk/p/run-dry-feel-women-s-leggings/_/R-p-308061?currentPage=1&filter=all&mc=8595619&c=BLACK&orderId=gb294934953

And a Huawei P20 phone which fits in the pocket.

IrishGirl2020 · 27/04/2021 19:07

I don’t like the leggings with a pocket. Most of my leggings are SB with those pockets at the side and it always feels like the phone is too heavy and the leggings are slipping down - they’re not actually slipping much but I find it a really annoying sensation. I just want to focus on the running and not be thinking about my clothing

Loveistheonlyhipe · 27/04/2021 19:10

Flip belt - best ever, put everything in it. If they get sweaty just chuck them in the wash obvs

Identitytheftisnotajoke · 27/04/2021 19:11

I've got two pairs of these which have the thigh pocket and love them. Have the 3/4 length ones, haven't yet tried the full length but planning to buy some when it gets colder again

GRAT.UNIC High Waist Out Pocket... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07H2BJHT7?ref=ppxpoppmobappshare

SuperSange · 27/04/2021 19:12

A flip belt, or inside my bra.

Cam2020 · 27/04/2021 19:13

Arm bands can rub over long distances. Pocket or bumbag is much better!

Runnuh · 27/04/2021 19:29

[quote bendmeoverbackwards]Thanks all, I'm looking at these

www.next.co.uk/g68133s5/217573#217573[/quote]
They are the ones I have, but in black. They have two deep thigh pockets and a little pocket in the waistband. They are high waisted and have a little draw string for the waist. Only had them a week, but so far, so good ☺️

IsThisNameTaken · 27/04/2021 19:34

Armband - but rubs in summer if wearing sleeveless top. Mine has pocket for single key and doesn't slip.

TheHamsterCatcher · 27/04/2021 19:34

I wear a small running backpack. It's comfortable, light and carries my phone, keys and some water, and I can squish an extra layer in if i get too warm mid-run and need to take off my jacket.

Something like this or this.

enjoyingscience · 27/04/2021 19:35

Bum pocket on leggings, a bumbag, or in extremis, down the side of my bra. Moist but effective.

TagsMum · 27/04/2021 19:36

My leggings are from Lucy Locket Loves. They have a great back pocket, but I do have to take my phone out of its case so it fits in the pocket.

Mamabear2020 · 27/04/2021 19:36

Bumbag has been a game changer for me! My favourite brand of outrageously bright leggings do matching bumbags for each pattern too, which makes me happy 🙃

TheVolturi · 27/04/2021 19:39

Bumbag!

Redtartanshoes · 27/04/2021 19:40

In my bra: Blush