Headbands and Fanny Packs

JenAndSome
JenAndSome Posts: 1,893 Member
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When I walk or run I tend to sweat and sometimes the sweat drips into my eyes. This causes pain. I don't like pain. Would it look incredibly stupid to wear a head band? How do other people handle this problem. Also, does anyone use a fanny pack to carry their keys/phone, pepper spray, etc? Would you make fun of someone wearing a fanny pack? My friends said they would point and laugh.
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  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
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  • TyTy76
    TyTy76 Posts: 1,761 Member
    Do what makes you feel comfortable.
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    You can camouflage both of them so people can't notice them if it bother you that much what people are doing while you exercise. I normally in my own world when I workout.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    get a hydration pack. I have a Nathans. I love it.

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    You could do this instead of the mace.

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  • justwanderful
    justwanderful Posts: 142 Member
    When I walk or run I tend to sweat and sometimes the sweat drips into my eyes. This causes pain. I don't like pain. Would it look incredibly stupid to wear a head band?

    Headbands while working out are OK.
    How do other people handle this problem.

    I carry a small towel.
    Also, does anyone use a fanny pack to carry their keys/phone, pepper spray, etc? Would you make fun of someone wearing a fanny pack? My friends said they would point and laugh.

    On a woman, it's OK. For a guy, he would have to turn in his MAN Card first.
  • UnwrappingCandy
    UnwrappingCandy Posts: 418 Member
    When I walk or run I tend to sweat and sometimes the sweat drips into my eyes. This causes pain. I don't like pain. Would it look incredibly stupid to wear a head band? How do other people handle this problem. Also, does anyone use a fanny pack to carry their keys/phone, pepper spray, etc? Would you make fun of someone wearing a fanny pack? My friends said they would point and laugh.

    I lol @ the term 'fanny pack' every time I see/read it. :laugh: Sooooo funny. But I don't laugh at people who wear the hip packs. They're useful.

    Now, your pepper spray won't do you any good if it's put away. When I walk out around the lake or at the park I carry my pepper spray, unlocked, and ready to spray. I keep my taser in my pocket.
  • downsizinghoss
    downsizinghoss Posts: 1,035 Member
    Don't make fun of my headband!

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  • RunsForFood
    RunsForFood Posts: 110 Member
    I wear a Spibelt, it's not big at all like a fanny pack but fits my phone, keys, and gels in no problem. It's hardly noticeable under a long tank or shirt!
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member

    You could do this instead of the mace.

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    Now that's fanny packin'

    :tongue:
  • proudandprejudiced
    proudandprejudiced Posts: 127
    ...I think fanny has a different meaning in the UK. :noway: :laugh:

    But, I know plenty of runners who wear them. It's convenient.
  • Sublimely_Self_Righteous
    Sublimely_Self_Righteous Posts: 429
    sweat stays out of my eyes because of my awesome hipster hair.
  • leahkins28
    leahkins28 Posts: 1 Member
    I wear a bandana on my head to protect my scalp from sun and also to keep sweat from my eyes.

    I also wear a fanny pack to keep my things in. No one has ever pointed at me, and if they did, well, I'm not trying to impress anyone during a workout anyway.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    Who cares you'll be the one with the hot body and you can point and laugh at their flab later on.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    sweat stays out of my eyes because of my awesome hipster hair.

    LOL the grease helps to wick it away
  • Grlnxtdr0721
    Grlnxtdr0721 Posts: 597 Member
    I carry my key in the key pocket in my shorts. Also, by the running tops that have the pockets for smaller things such as mace or keys or gel packs...whatever...

    i use headbands ( like the rubber band types) to keep my hair out of my face...and if it is super hot i may take something with me like a bandana in case i need it... but i don't carry a fanny pack....
  • Davina_JH
    Davina_JH Posts: 473 Member
    You could get implants and keep many, many things tucked in the cleave. Be sure to have an excellent sports bra. :smile:
  • downsizinghoss
    downsizinghoss Posts: 1,035 Member
    ...I think fanny has a different meaning in the UK. :noway: :laugh:

    But, I know plenty of runners who wear them. It's convenient.

    YES IT DOES!

    I was in a pub in Wales once. I told a young girl (maybe 8 years old) that if she didn't leave me alone I was going to smack her in the fanny. About 30 older Welshman were about to jump on me!
  • alibee81
    alibee81 Posts: 62
    As a Brit I just had to come here and laugh at the phrase 'fanny pack'.

    That is all.
  • Morgaath
    Morgaath Posts: 679 Member
    I wear both as needed, but then I also wear tights at Ren Faire, so I am pretty much unfazed by other people's opinions.
  • BreeFeelinFree
    BreeFeelinFree Posts: 48
    Why does it matter what anybody else thinks about you
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    for the head band, talk to lebron

    i would point and laugh at you in a fanny pack, but i'd laugh more heartily at someone who avoided something they thought they needed just to 'be cool'.

    actually i guess i do that daily lol
  • drenergy
    drenergy Posts: 112 Member
    Get a BondiBand, silly! Or something like it. They sell them at most running stores. A race I signed up for recently allowed a switch for a BondiBand instead of a shirt (I have a lot of race shirts). I love the thing to alleviate sweat running down from my hair line, and it makes it so I don't have to pin my bangs back. http://www.bondiband.com/
  • UnwrappingCandy
    UnwrappingCandy Posts: 418 Member
    This thread, and all of the 'fanny' being thrown around has me like this: (especially the one that just said 'now that's fanny packin''. OMU! I cannot contain my laughter. I love it. :heart: :drinker:

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  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    As a Brit I just had to come here and laugh at the phrase 'fanny pack'.

    That is all.

    Wait what's it mean...I'm assuming sodomy? Can I say sodomy on MFP without getting a strike? I'm asking for educational reasons.

    What do they call fanny packs or hip packs whatever they are in the UK?
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    I wipe my brow to prevent sweat running into my eyes. It's a novel idea ;)

    Fanny pack is perfect if you are a retired old man. Especially if you're wearing jorts and a hawaiian t-shirt.
  • UnwrappingCandy
    UnwrappingCandy Posts: 418 Member
    As a Brit I just had to come here and laugh at the phrase 'fanny pack'.

    That is all.

    Wait what's it mean...I'm assuming sodomy? Can I say sodomy on MFP without getting a strike? I'm asking for educational reasons.

    What do they call fanny packs in the UK?

    It means vagina, pus-sy, minge, tw@t...all the good stuff. :P lol

    ETA: They're called hip packs. Some call them bum bags. ;)
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    I wipe my brow to prevent sweat running into my eyes. It's a novel idea ;)

    Fanny pack is perfect if you are a retired old man. Especially if you're wearing jorts and a hawaiian t-shirt.

    Not if your dripping buckets and blinded by the sweat.
  • sheenarama
    sheenarama Posts: 733 Member
    I wear a utility belt--like Batgirl.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    I wipe my brow to prevent sweat running into my eyes. It's a novel idea ;)

    Fanny pack is perfect if you are a retired old man. Especially if you're wearing jorts and a hawaiian t-shirt.

    Not if your dripping buckets and blinded by the sweat.

    Believe me, there isn't a dry spot on my entire shirt within 30 minutes of starting my workout. I rain sweat.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    As a Brit I just had to come here and laugh at the phrase 'fanny pack'.

    That is all.

    Wait what's it mean...I'm assuming sodomy? Can I say sodomy on MFP without getting a strike? I'm asking for educational reasons.

    What do they call fanny packs in the UK?

    It means vagina, pus-sy, minge, tw@t...all the good stuff. :P lol

    LOL yeah I'd pretty much die of laughter too

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