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Phone holder for running

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onlyconnect · 15/03/2024 11:05

I have just started the C25K and found that the phone holder I gave is rubbish. Can anyone recommend one please? Ideally I'd like to be able access and use the controls whilst running.

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Happierwithouthim · 27/03/2024 09:48

Tulipblank · 17/03/2024 10:06

Can't phone on a garmin. I take my phone with me on a run for safety-if anything happens I can call my DH etc. also, although I have a decent garmin, the music compatibility is poor. I like to listen to podcasts when I run, and would need to download them before I set off. Which is a pain!

Sorry to hijack this thread, but I've a garmin, can I download to the garmin rather than just using it to control music on my phone without signing up to spotify premium/amazon music? Also can I change music while recording run on garmin?

Tulipblank · 27/03/2024 10:07

@Happierwithouthim - I'm no expert, but I think it depends on what garmin you have. For example the 245 music version you can download to (I think).

DoubleHelix79 · 30/03/2024 10:35

Seconding the flipbelt. Mine sees me through anything up to about 20k. It fits a fairly large phone, a 300 ml bottle and some snacks and doesn't bounce or bother me at all. For longer runs I use a hydration vest with two bottles and more storage space.

If you're looking at watches but don't want to spend a ton I suggest looking at the Coros Pace 3. It's incredibly well designed, has great battery life and means I rarely need to get my phone out. Doesn't do music very well but I just run that off my phone.

Forestcantrun · 30/03/2024 21:04

@DoubleHelix79 whats the sizing like on a flipbelt? I’m a UK size 10 and I don’t know whether I am better with a S or CS. If you’ve any thoughts I’d be grateful

TissueInTheWash · 30/03/2024 21:06

Er I just shove my phone in my bra.

DreadPirateRobots · 30/03/2024 21:10

I also use a Flipbelt.

LumpyKat · 30/03/2024 21:14

Another vote for a flip belt

DoubleHelix79 · 31/03/2024 17:18

Forestcantrun · 30/03/2024 21:04

@DoubleHelix79 whats the sizing like on a flipbelt? I’m a UK size 10 and I don’t know whether I am better with a S or CS. If you’ve any thoughts I’d be grateful

I've found the sizing info on the flipbelt website quite useful. Mine is a size S - I usually wear a UK 8 and it fits nicely on my hips without being loose or tight. They do have a fair bit of stretch so there is some wiggle room.

pantherforce · 06/02/2025 11:05

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