Carrying your phone..

tephey

Okay, so my phone is my life, sad, I know. I use two different apps when doing the couch to 5k program, plus listen to music. Right now, I am embarrassed to say that I carry my phone tucked into my sports bra. I tried a case that goes on your arm, but it doesn't give me easy access. Any other suggestions?

peuglow

I hold my phone when I run. I use it for music and as a timer.

tameko2

i do that too. works really well - and it was suggested to me by like TEN of my friends, so I think that's the going solution these days.

there is also something called a SPI belt and knockoffs of that which works well, my husband uses one.

flyingpurplemonkey

I just carry it in my hand. It's as easy access as you can get. It was slightly awkward to begin with, but that quickly passed. Now I can check on my time/mileage and change songs really easily.

alpine1994

I just hold it, but sports bra is a good idea!

Also, I think it's important to have a phone on you when running for safety purposes, so don't feel bad about needing your phone on you.

dad106

I just hold mine in my right hand and go.

DivineRED1

What about something that clips to your waist band? Or a wrist band holder thingy? I would just worry about getting my phone all sweaty.

amylahminute

If easy access is most important, as it seems to be for you, then I don't think you can beat holding it in your hand. I've done that before when I'm using the MapMyRun app to log my runs (I get really sweaty in the nether-bra region, so that's not an option for me unless I want to waterlog the electrical circuits of my phone). I have also worn the phone armband around my knee --- sounds weird, I know, but I got one that apparently is for people with 75-inch biceps , so it only stays on around my knee or upper calf. I can pop my phone out fairly easily if I need it, although it does require me to dead-stop for a few seconds. My Spi-Belt knockoff (from Sports Authority, I think?) is also great, but the way it's shaped means that if you need something mid-run, you have to come to a full stop or risk having other things like IDs fall out when you're grabbing your phone.

gwenr

I ruined a phone with sweat by carrying it in my sports bra (try explaining THAT to the guy at the phone store). Now I use an armband or hold it in my hand.

Cheval13

I too, ruined a phone and an MP3 player running with them in my hands, bras, or running shorts pockets. I just sweat way too much! But I have an arm strap now that, while it's a bit difficult to access while running, I at least can stop and take it out if I need to. Plus, I have an awesome playlist for my long runs that make it unnecessary to change it!

_danjo_

I use an arm band--I've gotten used to what I can and can't access. I've heard *many* stories of ruined phones after too many runs in a bra, though never experienced it myself--seems way too uncomfortable to me. SPI belts are another option.

capnrus789

I just hold it and run, no ear budsor anything like that, just the phones speaker. I like listening to music, using it for pacing. Also, I like being able to hear if some *kitten* is driving up behind me.

MelisRunning

I have a Garmin so do not have that problem But my husband has his phone and just carries it or puts it in a case on his waist band.

HMVOL7409

Another sports bra person here. However I did try the tube sock idea off Pinterest since I refuse to pay $20-30 for an armband since I hate them. Happy to say the tube sock works perfectly and your phone stays in place and best of all, you can wash it.

Kdhuynh54

i use one of those iFitness waistband holders. i love it! they hold a good amount of stuff and don't really move around at all.

GuybrushThreepw00d

I use the Nike running app in an arm strap... Works well

tri10806

I really like the SPIbelt. They also have an armband and other accessories.

www.spibelt.com

doggiesnot

If you don't like the arm band, then holding it is your next best option. The waist cases just bounce around too much! Plus, if you get the iPhone app Zombies, Run! it has a setting for holding it in your hand.

If you bicycle, you can get a bike mount!

Also, seriously consider a bluetooth headset like the LG HBS-700. I love this thing!

http://www.amazon.com/LG-Tone-Wireless-Bluetooth-Packaging/dp/B0052YFYFK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350329430&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+hbs-700

EDIT TO ADD: With the right headset and playlist, you can advance to the next song/ pause/ etc. from the headset!

Amberonamission

I wear a sports bra over my reg bra when I exercise. Gotta strap the girls down tight. Anyway... I stick my phone between the 2 bras to keep it dryish. If it is a super hot day I put a folded paper towel in there.

My new workout capris have a little pocket in the waistband. Those are perfect. Wish my Oma was still alive so she could sew little pockets inside all of my workout gear.

AwesomelyAmber

I put mine in a baggie and then in my bra. Works for me

RunningDirty

I got the Belkin arm band case for the iPhone and now have an awful burn on my arm from it. I'm going back to holding it in my hand. Kind of sucks!