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[Vonhorn]

What do people wear or use to hold there items while running ? Keys /money/phone ect

Iv realised none of my exercise clothes have pockets 🤦‍♀️

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I’ve been tucking my phone in the waist band of my leggings 😳😂 but I’ve just ordered an armband from online retailer for £5.99. It says it can hold a house key as well as phone.

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I started buying 'runners' shorts and leggings which have a zip pocket just under the middle of the back on the waistband. Keeps everything secure and a mobile phone armband for my music. I found that standard leggings and shorts didn't seem to have the pockets.

[Vonhorn in reply to Hidden]

Thank you will look on amazon 👍

[Neezy665]

Hi I have a jacket with pockets where I keep my phone but I also have a ron hill running. top that has a pocket at the back for phone and I run my earphones up the back and through the loop and 2 side pockets where keys etc can go I also have a pair of Adidas leggings that have a phone pocket on the side but I find that this tends to pull them down slightly so I tend to use the top and running leggings with zip pocket at the side more . 🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Little belts Many , many of us have this one)

amazon.co.uk/FREETOO-Runnin...

[Vonhorn in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks iv just ordered one hopefully will arrive before my next run 😄👍

[TimB19 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Great recommendation-ordered mine yesterday-it's arrived today. Guess this means I have to carry on running post graduation now!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Sports Direct sell a handy little audio belt for just over a fiver. It will hold a smallish phone, has two pockets and I don't even notice it when running. I have had it four four years and imagine I will get many more years out of it.

My wife will not use this and I would not use her arm band.........a matter of personal preference.

[Vonhorn in reply to IannodaTruffe]

My birthday next month will scan sports direct and give a few hints out to the family - thank you 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Vonhorn]

Do check that it will hold your phone. Some are so big these days.

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I use similar too, does the job perfectly

[Branners12 Graduate]

I have a flipbelt. They are great. No flipping about and less bulky than an arm band.

[Hidden]

I wear a little arm band. Just fits my oyster card and keys. From sports direct. But I prefer nothing so try to buy running gear with pockets now, although often they don't fit the oyster card which gives me more flexibility on routes - run out and get bus or tube back.

[GingerBohemian Graduate]

Left hand- phone

Right hand - car keys

[Vonhorn in reply to GingerBohemian]

I don’t like holding items in my hands , I find they make my hands ache 😊🤦‍♀️

[Rignold in reply to Vonhorn]

If holding a phone and a key for 30 minutes makes your hands ache you migth want to do some grip strength work and up your Omega 3 supplement

[Vonhorn in reply to Rignold]

Thanks , iv been thinking of doing some strength excercises as I’m getting older and iv noticed I can’t open jars like I used to 😂🤦‍♀️

[GingerBohemian Graduate in reply to Vonhorn]

I take loads of photos when I am running (as you’ll see on my posts) and also like to be able to change songs. I tried an armband but it felt weird having the weight on one arm and not the other.

I drive to where I run so my car keys and all the other keys don’t fit in a pocket.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to GingerBohemian]

Hands should be relaxed, not gripping, for the optimal performance of upper body. Just think forward to your first marathon............

[OurB]

Phone in my bra 😮 and key threaded on to one of my laces!! ☺️

[Vonhorn in reply to OurB]

I hope you don’t mind me saying , it is advisable not to have a phone in your bra for health reasons , but good idea about key on laces would never of thought of that 😄👍

[OurB in reply to Vonhorn]

No, thank you. I know it’s not ideal and you saying that will push me to buy something safer. Thanks to you starting this post I’ve got plenty of ideas now!

[Maztink in reply to OurB]

I had a new phone that got water damaged. Can only think it got damp from running with it in my bra. So annoying because water damage isn't covered by warranty and I hadn't insured it. Some phones can take it, my old one is still fine but others are more delicate.

[Nobbywatts Graduate in reply to Maztink]

Please please ladies, DON'T put your phones in your bras - or next to any other bit of your bare skin for extended times for that matter. You too, chaps.

[Newrunnerliz Graduate in reply to Nobbywatts]

Mine goes in my bra in a neoprene pouch, is that ok?

[Nobbywatts Graduate in reply to Newrunnerliz]

It's better than it being just in there without anything round it, I suppose. But phones emit some sort of radiation all the time I believe, and more when you receive a call or text - do you really want that leaching into your delicate boobs? In my job I talk to ladies about all kinds of "delicate" subjects and I met a larger-boobed lady recently who always kept her phone in her bra. I explained why it probably was better not to and she told me she already had "really lumpy boobs" - on that side only. Just saying is all. 🤔

[Newrunnerliz Graduate in reply to Nobbywatts]

Thanks. Food for thought I guess but then it applies to wherever you have it on your body! Such a worry.

As a health professional I remember when they had to be switched off in clinical areas because it was thought they interferes with all sorts of monitoring equipment, ECG,s CTG’s etc etc, but now they are used freely without a problem.

I wish we really knew🙁

[GingerBohemian Graduate in reply to OurB]

So I’ve bought a bra for nothing!!!!

[Nobbywatts Graduate in reply to GingerBohemian]

Not at all darling. Wear your bra whenever you want to and keep your phone in your handbag. 😜

[Pam_E in reply to OurB]

😂😂😂

[rachaelam]

Left hand phone!!

Left bra cup - car key!! Never lost it yet!!

[Ashleev Graduate]

I have one pair of brilliant Lululemon shorts that have standard pockets. They’re my favourites. I found some leggings at TK Maxx that have zip pockets on the top of the legs - I can fit my phone in one, and everything else in the other. They’re RBX.

[icklegui Graduate]

I'm a hand-holder as well - phone's massive so don't want to faff around looking for something to fit it in... As for the bra ... I personally don't want to stretch mine out any more by holding stuff in it!!

[Kimterry Graduate]

Left hand - phone and right hand - water bottle. I don't bother with keys as I tend to go out when there is at least one person in the house. I tried an armband and couldn't get on with it, found it cumbersome

[TJMazz Graduate]

I have the running belt. Good because you can use your phone with headphones whilst in the bag and also little pocket for front door keys. It's fab. Got it from Amazon

[Melons1965 Graduate]

I also have a running belt. I tried a phone holder on my arm and didn't like it, I get too hot for a jacket and the pockets are too small in the running gear.

The belt is brilliant, I have my phone, my iPod and my house keys in the belt!

[Pam_E]

I’m in the same situation, I put my phone down the waistband of my trousers, first problem I lost weight so the phone went down my leg😂😂 now I’ve got a tighter pair when I run the phone 😂keeps popping out of the top!!😡😩😂

[Vonhorn in reply to Pam_E]

😂🤦‍♀️👍

[Hidden]

Phone tucked into my leggings and key around my wrist. I've got a small hair tie attached to the key ring, so I just slip it over my hand and off I go!

Would be nice to have a simple solution for my waterbottle though. As it is I just drink when I get home.

[Sarah_lou18 Graduate]

I use a running belt I bought from eBay. Cost me less than £3 and holds my phone on one side and key on the other. The pockets expand and can hold a can of juice (to give you an idea of the size)

[Fifitat50 Graduate]

I have an arm band with 2 pockets , one for my phone and a bit behind for keys and a debit card

[Jorun Graduate]

Primark leggings are fab as they have a zip pocket for my house key and I have an armband thing from Amazon for my iPod for my music.

[angemum Graduate]

I use a money belt round my waist (phone, key, tissues, jelly babies(!), lip salve) & carry a tiny travel bottle of water in my hand *just in case*. Travelling light never was my thing. I'd take my handbag if I could

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Just a thought : preferably we all should carry emergency contact details......just in case.

[Vonhorn in reply to Millsie-J]

My iPhone has the ICE (in case of emergency) on it with my details👍 good idea especially if you shud require medical attention , blood groups , medical history useful 😄👌

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Vonhorn]

Hhh i have an iphone too, bit no one can access without the pass code can they?

[Vonhorn in reply to Millsie-J]

Yes only for emergency info -

When you look at screen it’s say pass code or finger print , bottom left hand says emergency

Press on emergency the next screen shows *medical ID

Press on it and your details come up 👍

[Vonhorn in reply to Vonhorn]

It’s up to you how much or little you want to be seen in your med ID page , hope this helps

[Sadeskin Graduate]

I invested in a Nike running belt, it was expensive but best thing I did. I didn’t get on with pockets etc and I can actually put my phone in here too which works better for me as I have wireless headphones and the arm strap for my phone was annoying me a little. My hands and arms are free (apart from water bottle) and it really helps. They are slim but fit an iPhone cleverly. X

[ju-ju- Graduate]

I buy shorts/ capris with a nice big zip to put everything in

[sallyannie Graduate]

I have a iPhone 6s plus the massive one, I couldn't stand it on my arm so I bought a belt, Its fab it doesn't get in the way my phone fits (just) and my keys and I forget its there most of the time.

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate]

I tried an arm band but it was too tight or if I loosened it fell down some so I now have a belt which takes my phone and keys if I need them. I also registered with park run and have an ICE card too 🏃🏼‍♀️

[Vonhorn]

Iv just had an email to say my belt has been dispatched,hoping it’s in time for my next run 👍