What to do with keys when running/walking/jogging?

SrirachaBritt
SrirachaBritt Posts: 15
in Fitness and Exercise
I listen to my phone when I go walking, so that's in my hand, but I'm worried about my keys. I walk at a local park, and right now I just take my car key off my keyring and slide it in the back of my rubber case for my phone, but I'm worried about it slipping out. I don't have exercise clothes with pockets, and when I put things in pockets while running, they just make my pants fall down. Any ideas?
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  • BlueStar1989
    BlueStar1989 Posts: 130 Member
    I have a key chain with a elastic wrist band to wear or I can put my keys on the arm sleeve that I wear my ipod in.
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,641 Member
    I've got a water bottle with a strap that goes around your hand and it has a pocket that can hold a phone, cards, keys, i pod, etc. It's great! Here is something similar to what I have...

    https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&q=water+bottle+for+running&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.53077864,d.b2I&biw=1024&bih=665&dpr=1&sns=1&wrapid=tljp1380064549952028&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=LB1CUuyoN6ny2QXhs4DABA#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=TDhKWDboJSIUqM:;Udr2LKWKaUhqNM;http%3A%2F%2Fandtheniran.files.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F10%2Fwaterbottle.jpg;http%3A%2F%2Fandtheniran.wordpress.com%2Fcategory%2Frunning%2F;300;300
  • WestCoastJo82
    WestCoastJo82 Posts: 2,304 Member
    Fanny Pack! Seriously...I have a really small one called a "shadow pack" so you can hide it under your shirt if you are embarrassed about wearing a fanny pack, but it's awesome. Before I was always stuffing things in my bra, and tying keys to my shoes, the fanny pack is so much better.
  • Nyksta
    Nyksta Posts: 241 Member
    Both my keys and phone go in my bra. I double up so they go between the two and have been safe there so far thought where I am loosing weight (and my boobies :( ) I've noticed the keys move around (from side to cleavage) so I'm thinking of getting one of those keyring things that you can clip on and clip them onto my bra strap. I like the fact they are "hidden" - nobody could take them from me very easily.
  • konerusp
    konerusp Posts: 247 Member
    I recently saw this at home depot where you can put your key in a manet and place it underneath your car bumper.IF starting your walk from home there one in the shape of a sprinkler that you can put your key and and place the sprinkler in your garden,no one will ever know!Or you can carry a pouch that you can strap around your waist,I usually need my chapstick and waterbottle so I put them all in a pouch around my waist!
  • iboulder
    iboulder Posts: 3 Member
    This is what I always do.

    -Setup
    1. Find a big safety pin.
    2. Get an extra car key made
    3. Attach safety pin to key
    4. Put key/pin in glove box

    Next time you go out, grab your key from the glove box. Toss your regular key ring under your front seat. Close the door. Lock the doors with your extra key. Pin the key to the inside of your shorts. Bonus is you don't have to carry all those extra keys arround while running.
  • bert16
    bert16 Posts: 726 Member
    There are running clothes with zippered/secure key pockets in them; there are also key pockets that attach to your shoes, ones you wear on your wrist, and others that clip to your clothes. I used to use one by Amphipod that was a small neoprene pouch that clipped to my shorts and laid flat without bouncing. If you live in the US, you can look on roadrunnersports.com for any/all of these, I'd imagine; may also find them on Amazon (since they have everything else!). Good luck!
  • wistera
    wistera Posts: 22 Member
    I have a spibelt (http://www.spibelt.com/) that I love! It's a teeny tiny fanny pack that stretches to the shape of your objects and is almost invisible under clothes... I pack my phone, car key and ID in there and it works fabulously. I was really skeptical about it actually staying put while running when I first bought it, but it doesn't move an inch.
  • iboulder
    iboulder Posts: 3 Member
    I also run with this.

    http://www.spibelt.com/products/spibelt

    It's great. It stretches to hold all kinds of things and doesn't bound. Lots of fun colors.
  • hannah_ryann
    hannah_ryann Posts: 259 Member
    My 3 keys are on a key ring that I take off of my BIG keychain. I loop the key ring through my shoelaces and tie my shoes, then weave the keys in and out of my laces so they don't flop around.
  • autbrat
    autbrat Posts: 7 Member
    Depending on how many keys you have you could tie them on your tennis shoe in your shoelace. Just a thought :-)
  • Ejourneys
    Ejourneys Posts: 1,603 Member
    I have an Amphipod micropack landsport:
    http://www.amphipod.com/products/holders/lock-on-micropacks
    It clips onto my waistband and is terrific for running and for other sports as well.

    I also pare down what I carry with me during events. I'll put in a few cards (ID, credit card, medical emergency card) and just my car key if I drive to an event. Everything else is in my car trunk. Or, if not driving, it will have just the few cards and my house keys.
  • KristiRTT
    KristiRTT Posts: 346 Member
    As I have a Vw key( huge) I cannot loop it around my shoes! I have the armpod for my iPhone which will fit that key, or if I am taking my hand held water bottle the key goes in there!
  • teamAmelia
    teamAmelia Posts: 1,247 Member
    I leave my house keys in my car and put my car key in my bra. I have one pair of workout shorts that have a pocket in the waistband, so when I wear those, I put my key there.
  • teamAmelia
    teamAmelia Posts: 1,247 Member
    Depending on how many keys you have you could tie them on your tennis shoe in your shoelace. Just a thought :-)
    Genius! I heard of this before and forgot all about it.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    I don't know maybe I am just weird but I put mine in my shorts pocket........ :noway:
  • bridgie101
    bridgie101 Posts: 817 Member
    I listen to my phone when I go walking, so that's in my hand, but I'm worried about my keys. I walk at a local park, and right now I just take my car key off my keyring and slide it in the back of my rubber case for my phone, but I'm worried about it slipping out. I don't have exercise clothes with pockets, and when I put things in pockets while running, they just make my pants fall down. Any ideas?

    Chuck it in your bra. You won't even feel it, it won't travel, but you have to hide that glamourous moment when you fish it out again. :D
  • NRBreit
    NRBreit Posts: 319 Member
    I tie the key into one of my shoe laces and then double-knot. Works great for bigger keys like car keys. Leave the rest of your keys in the trunk.
  • zorbaru
    zorbaru Posts: 1,077 Member
    use some strapping tape and tape it to your arm/leg

    or i have shorts where the pocket has a zip to close it
  • Streetshark1972
    Streetshark1972 Posts: 7 Member
    I do a couple different things depending on whether I'm driving to my walk/jog destination or just leaving and going from home. What I am wearing also comes into play. I have a very slim fanny pack, you hardly know it's there. It fits my phone nicely. I have a lanyard with an extra house key for when I walk from my house. When I drive to my starting point, I lock my purse and keys in my trunk and take the extra electronic door opener with me.
  • RunnerElizabeth
    RunnerElizabeth Posts: 1,091 Member
    I put my keys in my running stroller.

    If I run solo, I take my nathan trailmix hydration belt and put my keys in the pocket.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    If you've got a TJ Maxx or Marshalls, check their fitness area for the small waist packs - I picked up a Nathan Shadow Pak there for about $8. Holds keys, credit card, cash, etc. Great to have. They usually have other types and brands too - small "wrist wallets" and stuff like that.
  • crystalfisher89
    crystalfisher89 Posts: 196 Member
    I put my key in my bra slightly under a boob. lol Never had a problem with it; however, at the gym for my locker key, I'll stick it on my shoe lace and tie it up next to the base of the loops and double knot. Never lost a key that way either.
  • albertine58
    albertine58 Posts: 267 Member
    I put it in my bra too! I have to wear 2 bras when I'm running so usually I stick my key in between the two. Has never fallen out!
  • aelphabawest
    aelphabawest Posts: 173 Member
    I either stick it in the mailbox (I run at **** off early in the morning and my housemates are still home), or both of my running capris have zippered pockets that are just big enough for a key.
  • tachyon_master
    tachyon_master Posts: 226 Member
    I use one of these wrist pockets. It fits a couple of keys, but also has space to put in a bit of money and an ID card (or similar) just in case. Also doubles as a sweat band. Even with keys, money and a card in it, it's not bulky and is very comfortable to run with. I got mine in Australia, but you should be able to find a similar product at most major sports stores.

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  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    If I run without my hydration pack then I use a safety pin and pin my car key to my pants, leaving the key rings and extras in the car.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    bump
  • froeschli
    froeschli Posts: 1,292 Member
    i just got an armband for my phone and it has a key pocket :-) one of my best running investments so far.
    before, i'd put the key in my bra, or lace it to my shoes or shorts - I'd even considered putting it on a chain around my neck - even though i hate jewellery.
    mind, after the first few months of running, i started disqualifying any exercise clothes from purchase if they didn't have a pocket.
  • sm_usagi
    sm_usagi Posts: 89 Member
    I just carry mine in my hand! Phone in one hand, keys in the other, tissue stuffed in my bra. Sexy.

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