Where do you put your keys and phone?

Dawn_is_getting_healthy
Dawn_is_getting_healthy Posts: 245
in Fitness and Exercise
I know this sounds like a silly question, but I seriously need to know - I am a treadmill walker who is considering a 5k or perhaps even a half marathon at some point. So, for you outdoor runners/walkers, where do you put stuff that you cannot leave behind, like the keys to your car, or for safety reasons, your cell phone? Do people still wear fannie packs? Just looking for ideas. Thanks!
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  • spotdog14
    spotdog14 Posts: 42
    When I run at lunch, I go to my local YMCA and put everything I don't take with me in my locker. But I do take my cell phone on my arm band and a copy of my drivers license and BCBS card.

    When I go somewhere to run that I drive to I leave my keys in the car, I just use the keyless entry pad in my vehicle to lock everything up.


    As for what I wear, I just have an arm band that I pop my phone in and ID, I am considering getting one of these instead though:
    http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-581614
  • embercakez
    embercakez Posts: 141
    At the gym my keys go in a locker, but when running outside I just clip my car key to my sports bra and my phone stays with me for music.
  • MonicaFlachman
    MonicaFlachman Posts: 64
    I usually leave my phone in my car when I run unless I have a cell pocket in my workout clothes and I usually dont. My keys I leave inside the door to my gas tank so that they are out of sight, but I dont have to carry them.
  • lnblnb
    lnblnb Posts: 14 Member
    I have an Armpocket (http://www.armpocket.com/products/SPORT-20-LW.html)

    I love that it fits my phone well, is water resistant, and has a little holder with enough room for my keys, an ID, and a GU gel if needed.
  • LisaKC
    LisaKC Posts: 328 Member
    When I run outside, I wear an iFit race belt. It has a place for two small water bottles, and a pocket that is the right size for a cell phone and my keys. It also has a place to attach a race number, so I can use it during races, too. If you get one of these, I strongly suggest you go to a shop and try it out there. They don't all fit the same, and I found that some of them bounce around. The one I have fits me perfectly and stays put during my run.
  • amez1974
    amez1974 Posts: 213 Member
    At races sometimes my dh and kids come to cheer, so they would hold on to my stuff. My iphone goes into an arm band, because I listen to music when I run. Some of my running pants have a little zipper pocket in the back of the waist band (just found $5 in my cold weather pants that I wore for a race last spring!)

    I had one race this summer that I went to alone and realized I didn't have a place to put my car keys. I just took the key off my key chain and slip it in my arm band with my phone. It was really secure there and no way it could fall out..

    As I buy more running pants, I'm going to try to continue getting ones with that little pocket. It is handy to slip a little cash in and my keys.
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
    I hang my keys on the key holders at the gym, but my cell phone goes in my bra over my right breast...always. at work, at the gym at the park everywhere but at home and sometimes there too.
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    I know this sounds like a silly question, but I seriously need to know - I am a treadmill walker who is considering a 5k or perhaps even a half marathon at some point. So, for you outdoor runners/walkers, where do you put stuff that you cannot leave behind, like the keys to your car, or for safety reasons, your cell phone? Do people still wear fannie packs? Just looking for ideas. Thanks!

    I thread a baby's nappy/diaper safety pin through my keys and pin those to a pocket in my running bottoms. I don't take my phone to races, but if I did, I would put it in an armband holder and wear it at the top of my arm. It would be safe there.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I know this sounds like a silly question, but I seriously need to know - I am a treadmill walker who is considering a 5k or perhaps even a half marathon at some point. So, for you outdoor runners/walkers, where do you put stuff that you cannot leave behind, like the keys to your car, or for safety reasons, your cell phone? Do people still wear fannie packs? Just looking for ideas. Thanks!

    I take the remote opener for my car and put it in the little inside pocket in my running shorts. I have a cheap, dollar store holder for my phone that has a clip on it and I clip it to my shorts or sports bra.

    But, really, you CAN run outside without your phone. And if you run near home and can leave the door unlocked or someone is home to let you in, you don't need a key.
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    As long as the weather is cooler, I tuck them into a zipper pocket of a hoodie.

    I did one in August and bought this awesome little wrist band wallet thing at TJ Maxx that I could put my car key (and my identification) into. I left my cell phone in the car that day though...no place to put it in hot weather.

    My friend puts her phone in her sports bra!
  • Miss_dannii
    Miss_dannii Posts: 1,351 Member
    I always keep my phone in my bra. Lol
  • RobinvdM
    RobinvdM Posts: 634 Member
    I have an armband thingy for my phone, I wear workout pants that have pockets usually. Else, like at my walking 5k, I leave my keys with hubby and everything else in a top secret compartment in my locked stow n go van >.> When walking "off treadmill" or "au natural" I take along a fanny pack for the keys.
  • Amo_Angelus
    Amo_Angelus Posts: 604 Member
    I have an armband which my phone slides into. Keeps the headphones from getting pulled too. As for my keys...they go in my pocket usually.
  • SherryR1971
    SherryR1971 Posts: 1,170 Member
    cell phone is my mp3 player, so it goes in my armband and that has a tiny little key pocket
  • TylerJ76
    TylerJ76 Posts: 4,375 Member
    My keys haven't left the ignition of my car in 5 years.


    My Phone? It gets left at home.
  • seaKind
    seaKind Posts: 136
    an unusual idea... I have one of those snap on sippy cup holders ($5-10ish from baby store or easy make-your-own) that is made to snap onto a stroller, But I have found that I can also snap it onto my bike, or the treadmill, to hold my keys and cell phone! Super easy and convenient.

    and then there's always the bra- my standard, fav, easiest, always available stash-it spot! ( i even saw a sport bra with a sewn in pocket once!)
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Here is where a fanny pack comes in handy, or a small drawstring backpack. As someone who camps out frequently, I have no shortage of small bags/pouches that I can attach to my body without hampering my workout.
  • Xaspar
    Xaspar Posts: 726 Member
    I have removed the key from the big ol' key ring and laced it into my shoelaces before. My best friend slips her iPhone into her sports bra so she can listen to music while she works out. I also have the little pocket in the back of a couple pairs of running tights/pants and can fit an ID and a Key in there as well. They also make some fairly effective arm bands that can fit these things. Fanny packs are iffy... as one poster already metnioned, if it doesn't fit 'right' then it just bounces around at your waist and can be annoying after a while. But if you find one that doesn't, I have seen many out there at races.
  • LisaKC
    LisaKC Posts: 328 Member
    I know not everyone runs with his/her phone, but as a matter of safety, please consider doing so, depending on where you run. I often run trails in the woods. If I were to be injured there, it could be quite a while before someone comes along to help, so I take my phone. Just use common sense on this one.
  • spotdog14
    spotdog14 Posts: 42
    But, really, you CAN run outside without your phone. And if you run near home and can leave the door unlocked or someone is home to let you in, you don't need a key.

    I run with my phone just because I use Endomondo to track my course.
  • hollyNhollywood
    hollyNhollywood Posts: 426 Member
    I have a spare house key on a carabiner key clip. And since its so small, I was just keeping it in my hand as I ran. But I just bought a Nathan belt. It has a pocket for small things such as keys or your phone, license/credit card if you need it. I chose this over a spi-belt as it also had an "ID" card in it (as I have only been running w/ my key and phone, so its good to have in case of emergency)
    As for my phone, it could also stay in the belt, but I keep it on my arm in a 'tune band' so I can listen to music and listen to the commands from c25k.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I know not everyone runs with his/her phone, but as a matter of safety, please consider doing so, depending on where you run. I often run trails in the woods. If I were to be injured there, it could be quite a while before someone comes along to help, so I take my phone. Just use common sense on this one.

    I would never, ever, ever run a trail by myself. That is not smart, phone or no phone.
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    I know not everyone runs with his/her phone, but as a matter of safety, please consider doing so, depending on where you run. I often run trails in the woods. If I were to be injured there, it could be quite a while before someone comes along to help, so I take my phone. Just use common sense on this one.
    This is true if you're running alone somewhere...but if you're doing an organized 5K, there's far less need to be as concerned about getting help in a timely manner since there will be people everywhere!
  • Beethoven1827
    Beethoven1827 Posts: 102 Member
    I'm still using the C25K podcasts, so need my phone with me when I run - and a key so I can get back in the house. So far I've been just holding the phone, but that's not too great when it's been raining(!), so I've just bought myself a race belt for it, which has a separate little pocket for key/cash etc. This afternoon will be my first chance to try it out - here's hoping it works well!
  • Zylahe
    Zylahe Posts: 772 Member
    I used to put my keys in my socks. I wear the long ish 1/2 shin socks, not those silly ankle socks.
    Phone used to go in the bra, ( right breast too) but that has problems a) if you need to nswer it and b) if it gets overed in sweat nd stops working.

    I now have an armband that fits phone keys and credit card/ money ( if i stop by the shops on the way home.)
  • Ella_Bee
    Ella_Bee Posts: 42
    If I take my phone it's in my arm band or I leave phone at home & use my small ipod for music.
    My house key/car key I clip in my bra strap & tuck the key in the cup.
  • wanda9501
    wanda9501 Posts: 114
    I take my key off the ring and lace it through my shoe string and double knot it. I did this for 7 years in the military and never lost a key. The instructor of the C25K had a key holder she got from a shoe that sells running apparel. I usually leave my phone in the car unless my pant/shorts have pockets.
  • wolfgate
    wolfgate Posts: 321 Member
    I take my car key off the ring and tie it to my shoe laces. I don't take my phone, but if I did it would be on an armband.
  • Arrabindi
    Arrabindi Posts: 169 Member
    I only bring my house key, which I put in my bra.
  • lyttlewon
    lyttlewon Posts: 1,118 Member
    My pants have a hidden media pocket on the inside. I don't usually take my keys jogging but I will have my phone.

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