Joggers! How do you carry your things?

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  • lyngking
    lyngking Posts: 1 Member
    I just ordered a FlipBelt. It looks like it will do the trick.

    http://www.flipbelt.com/homepage/
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    Key = I tied to into the laces of my runners, or in the draw string on my running shorts

    IPod/phone = I bring my iPhone, with running app and itunes on it. Arm strap.

    Thats the lot.
  • skinny_cigarettes
    skinny_cigarettes Posts: 49
    sports bra or arm band and i would definitely get another key cut for your door or something so you can just take that with you instead of the whole lot :)
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    I have a scale depending on length of the run.

    1. Key pocket in shorts or running tights.
    2. Key holder through laces of shoes or on wrist.
    3. Fleece or running jacket pocket (winter only).
    4. Fist grip water bottle.
    5. Gel belt.
    6. Flat hip pack.
    7. Bigger hip back with two small water bottles.
    8. Even bigger hip pack with one large water bottle.
    9. Running back pack with water bladder.

    I find arm bands for phone useless, but then I have a Samsung Galaxy S3, which is like having a small television strapped to your biceps!

    As others have said, running hip packs are much flatter and closer to the body that tourist bum bags and should fit snugly in the small of your back and not jiggle. But I do try and make sure any running gear has pockets. It's unfair that men have them everywhere!
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    You only really need water if you are going over 10k or running more than an hour
  • melissarina
    melissarina Posts: 113 Member
    I only take house keys and my ipod - my nano goes in an armband which has a pocket for my house keys, so it's easy. I can't take my phone because it's too large - Samsung SIII - I think it's ridiculously large. Sometimes I'll wear my garmin forerunner watch so I can see how far / how fast I'm going, but not too fussed by that because I'm just starting out.
  • kendrafallon
    kendrafallon Posts: 1,030 Member
    I've only just started running myself, I have an iPhone so that goes into an armband and the only thing I carry is my door key and that is usually tucked in to my bra!!
  • lyndalpn
    lyndalpn Posts: 151 Member
    iphone in an armband (for music and GPS tracking and calls if an emergency) and I have a really small fist grip water bottle with a pocket - which holds my key, a kleenex, ID and $10 for emergencies). I run for about an hour so dont need any huge water, but sometimes having a mouthful is lovely. The bottle only holds 350mls so its perfect - I have another one which holds 600 for long walks / hot days. Sorted :)
  • Janie_May
    Janie_May Posts: 51 Member
    If you search for 'shoe wallet' online, you'll find lots of pockets that attach to your shoelaces with Velcro or a clip...usually big enough for an ID and keys. In addition to wrist and ankle bands, Road ID also has a shoe pouch with the engraved ID tag attached. I think it's important to have your emergency contact numbers on you, especially if you're out exercising alone. Safety first! :smile:
  • lyndalpn
    lyndalpn Posts: 151 Member
    Yes, excellent point. Nathan sports make a range of gear (like my drink bottle) that come with ID cards. They make everything with IDs and also reflective - if you're someone who runs at dawn like I do thats important!
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    obvious answer is obvious:

    batman utility belt
  • funpilot56
    funpilot56 Posts: 100
    How aout leaving everything in your car except your key? Tie it to your shoe if you don't have a pocket. enjoy the beauty of the day and the run. forget about all the "stuff" you have to carry and enjoy yourself. And no, you don't need water for a 30 minute jog. As a former competitive runner, we used to log 70-90 miles a week and never took anything but running shoes, shorts, and t-shirt. Happy jogging.
  • Beethoven1827
    Beethoven1827 Posts: 102 Member
    I bought a nice neoprene running belt for less than £20 back in the autumn so I didn't have to hold on to my key and phone while running. Sadly, it lived up to its name and ran away less than six weeks later! :( I didn't want to pay quite that much a second time, so bought one of the very cheap ones in Sports Direct. It does the job, but isn't nearly as good - I liked the stretchiness of the neoprene, as it meant it fitted more comfortably and stayed where it was put, whereas the non-stretchy one works its way up almost as soon as I start running. The only solution would be to wear it at my natural waistline, but that would just be uncomfortably high, I think!

    Sometimes I'll leave the key at home - we have a convenient but suitably secure place - and just take the phone. But if I'm outside, I also have the dog's lead to carry with me, so I'm never totally hands-free...
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    I have a arm band to store my phone on short runs. I used to do this and carry a water bottle.

    In the cold I can just put in in my coat.

    I have a Nathan's minimalist hydration pack.


    short runs, I just carry my phone.

    In my pack I carry beans or gel, some extra cash, phone, and keys if needed.

    I usually will stick my keys on my car tire if I'm someplace, so don't steal it.
  • SteveTries
    SteveTries Posts: 723 Member
    music on your phone which you carry on an arm holster
    keys in a wrist band

    Done.

    Alternately, for longer runs I use a fuel belt. It fits snug across the hips thanks to the velcro and contouring. Has a small pocket pouch and I strap the wrist band key holder to it too. Unlike the bumbag/fanny pack it won't bounce as it's snug and the weight is distributed.
  • Runner2shed
    Runner2shed Posts: 16 Member
    I bought one of the smaller fanny pack/water bottle holders for my marathon and always wondered the same thing, why the heck did it bounce so much.

    My solution was to put it so the pouch faced the back, and also higher on my waist, near my natural waist where it curves in., The natural curve of my body held it in place and it wasn't getting in the way of my arms or anything.


    If it's a short run, I'm with these guys, the only thing I take are my keys to get back in (held in 1 hand, with a key ring around a finger) and then my cell phone which doubles as my music player (held in the other hand).


    Be CAREFUL tho, because I fell once in a longer run and smashed everything cause my hands weren't free to catch myself. Phone was broke, my keys sliced open my hand, and my knees were terribly damaged (fell into rocks probs the worst thing ever).
  • Runner2shed
    Runner2shed Posts: 16 Member
    Which one do you have? I bought one and it rode up as I was running, and I'm wondering if I bought a bad brand or something.
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    Phone & ID in armband, car key in little pocket in pants (have keyless entry for the house). I used to tie my car key into my shoelaces, but it fell out on a trail run once. Holy 4 hour scavenger hunt batman.
  • RunDoozer
    RunDoozer Posts: 1,699 Member
    I take my key, cell phone and i Pod (I use the GPS on my cell phone and then only have my music on my iPod for now). I have an arm band for my iPod, I take my house key and loop it through my shoe lace (make sure to loop it and then fully tie them) and I carry my phone in my hand.

    I like the idea of looping the key through your shoelace :) that's clever. I was desperate once and attached my house key to my belly ring!

    It was one of the best lessons I learned from college! Going to the gym/for a run but didn't want my lanyard bouncing in my face...key in the shoelace!

    100,000 dollars and the big lesson was to tie your key into your shoe. I bet your parents were happy about that.

    JK lol
  • _Sally_
    _Sally_ Posts: 514 Member
    I love my amphipod belt I've had it for years. It is slim against your lower back, doesn't bounce and can fit a lot. I get my cell phone, ipod, keys, cash/cc cards, etc in it. During races I use it for gel packs.

    http://www.amazon.com/Amphipod-AirFlow-Lite-Waistpack-Color/dp/B003NU7CPU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1359552619&sr=8-2&keywords=amphipod
  • tsikkz
    tsikkz Posts: 404 Member
    My summer shorts have a tiny little zip in the very back for a key I just noticed one in the lining of my nike shirt which looks to be either for endurance gels or a key also..

    If you have a proper exercise outfit, it may already have something, but you just need to look :P
  • runningwild00
    runningwild00 Posts: 109
    Definitely order a Spi Belt. I fit my ipod in mine, clip my ipod to the belt's strap (i'm old fashioned and still love my ipod...its like the first one they came out with!)....and keys go in the belt too.

    Or, if you are a woman, the sports bra is a wonderful thing, I have stored many things in it!!!
  • runningwild00
    runningwild00 Posts: 109
    Also, absolutely run with your phone. I am not saying to make phone calls or text while running. It is so important for safety!!! I feel safe where I live, but creepy things unfortunately still happen!
  • Tdacks
    Tdacks Posts: 136 Member
    I only carry my phone and my house key. Since my keys are on a clip, not a ring, it is really easy to pull off just the house key. I stick it in the laces of my shoes. The only thing I hold onto is my phone, which plays music and runs my C25K app.
  • Sophie13Wints
    Sophie13Wints Posts: 1
    do you not have any zipped pockets and if not then just put ur ipod or phone in ur bra :') lol i had to do that onceee
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    I have tank tops by "run" that have a little pocket by the shoulder. it's just big enough for a key or an mp3 player. also some running shorts have little pockets and I used to stuff my key in the fold of my short socks or tie it inside my shoelaces. If you need a credit card or id I wouldn't know what to do about that. cell phone either because i don't run out in the open anymore, only did that with buddies never alone.
  • justal313
    justal313 Posts: 1,375 Member
    My hydration belt has a pocket and a clippy thing in it so I can't lose my keys even if it opens. I have an armband for my phone, which I need for mapmyrun and music but I generally put my phone in my pocket so I can run the audiocable under my shirt and out my neckhole (in the shirt, not an actual hole in my neck).
  • Tdacks
    Tdacks Posts: 136 Member
    Seeing how many women keep their phones, keys, ID in their sports bra makes me feel less weird about doing that all the time. Haha, practical uses for boobz!
  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    I carry everything I need in my jock strap.
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    I usually just take my phone it's got everything I need on it. And now I have a sports band for it so I don't have to shove that in my bra, I'm always afraid it will fall out.

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