Best phone holder for Running

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I am a novice runner, just done C25k and want to run using my phone for music or podcasts. Can anyone recommend a holder or sone description. What is best a arm holder or a belt or something else? Thanks.

I swear by my Flip belt. It holds my phone, keys, water (and Gels for longer runs) with no problem and doesn't feel uncomfortable or heavy.

I got a cheaper version of a Flip belt from Amazon and it holds my phone and keys well. I had one of those phone holders for my arm but found it slipped about a bit and it was a real faff if I had it over a long sleeved top then wanted to remove the top as I was too warm.

I have a flip belt & prefer it to bum bags or arm holders (have used both) but currently prefer leggings / shorts with a back pocket & then use wireless headphones. Only use the flip belt when I have more to carry.

Don’t know why the link appeared - doubt they have the pockets I mean! 😂

@boxcar do you have any recommendations for shorts as I would prefer that?

Belt. Nothing that goes around the arm!

You can get running leggings with phone pockets (iuga or sugar pocket are both pretty good on the pocket front and quite reasonably priced on amazon). They're deep enough that your phone doesn't fall out. But depending on your height you'll maybe need headphones with a reasonably long cable or wireless headphones if you want to listen to music, because the base of the pocket is generally about halfway down your thigh.

(also i didn't make that link!)

I treated myself to Sweaty Betty Challenge Shorts (had 15% off). Pricey but comfy. They don’t ride up & the pocket’s big enough for my phone & car key. I have cheap but comfy karrimor leggings that have a pocket big enough for my phone but I can’t fit my car key in.

Look at Decathlon for leggings and shorts with big pockets, really cheap but excellent quality. The leggings have a big leg pocket for phones etc

Thanks everyone

@Anjelika do you know the name of the belt on Amazon you have? I want to give a belt ago, but don't want to invest too much in case it's not comfy!

@FrancesHaHa it's this one ESR Running Belt Adjustable Stretchy Zippered Fanny Pack with Headphone Port Compatible for iPhone Xs/Xs Max/XR/X/8/7/6s Plus, Samsung S9/S8/S7/S14 Edge https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B073GYDHTB/ref=cmswwrcppapiii_zD5kDb3TF4CKH

I got some leggings which have deep enough pockets in the waistband.

I've got a belt which is combined with a water bottle holder and I love it.



Try again!

I've got a belt from Decathlon which is good - doesn't bounce about at all and I can put DDog's lead through it when needed (who is beyond pulling me sadly)

I bought an arm one from amazon for about £4 works fine, just ensure it fits your phone. Well done!

Pocket in leggings and cheap Bluetooth headphones. Expensive ones are better quality but still die after a while from sweat.

Thanks! Will give it a go

I find a belt goes floppy and bounces up and down, doesn't matter how tight I have it.

All the running legwear I buy comes with a pocket now. Maybe the same will happen with dresses sometime in the future