What do you do with phone/keys/etc

djc315
djc315 Posts: 585 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
What do you do with phone/keys and the likes when you go for a run? I am having a hard time finding a light weight, short sleeved jacket that has zipper pockets. I currently have a winter running jacket that does okay, except it isn't water proof and I live in the PNW. I've tried putting my keys in my bra and holding onto my phone, but that really doesn't work for me. I end up dropping my phone and my keys get too sweaty (its a battery operated key, shouldn't be getting wet). Plus, when it is raining, my phone can' be out in the open in my hand. With nicer weather coming in, I really want to find something to hold both and keep them safe. Anyone try the flipbelt?
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  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    I wear a lanyard with my house key. Phone stays at home.
  • MomTo3Lovez
    MomTo3Lovez Posts: 800 Member
    I would get a lanyard for the key and they have armbands that hold most phones now and they are waterproof assuming you bring the phone to listen to music, if not I would just leave it home.
  • djc315
    djc315 Posts: 585 Member
    No music? BA. I get bored without music, I am jealous.
  • smilesback
    smilesback Posts: 203 Member
    I know what you mean. I found zippered pockets a must. There are large armbands that will hold a key, license, and phone. I checked it out at local walmart for $10.

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Arkon-Universal-Sports-Armband-for-Large-Smartphones/17151064
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I bought a pair of pants at walmart (super light weight, moisture wicking) that has a tiny pocket on the butt where I put the key. My boobs are big enough that my phone can go in my sportbra and not get drenched in sweat. I haven't figured out the water bottle thing though, either a camel pack or one of those running fanny packs.
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    No music? BA. I get bored without music, I am jealous.

    Phone stays at home, key goes in pocked of running shorts that have specific pockets for keys and ID.

    Music player on armband....I have no idea how/why anyone would carry it.
  • michelefrench
    michelefrench Posts: 814 Member
    this...http://flipbelt.com/
  • djc315
    djc315 Posts: 585 Member
    Yeah, honestly, the idea of having an armband isn't that appealing. If it comes down to it, I will give it a try.


    Michelefreanch - have you personally used the flipbelt? Does it slide? You like it?
  • Kekibird
    Kekibird Posts: 1,122 Member
    Phone in a carrier on my arm and my pants have hidden zipper pockets. I take off the one key I need (house or car) and put it in the pocket. Then I just go.
  • ♥Amy♥
    ♥Amy♥ Posts: 714 Member
    I run with my phone in my hand because I look at Runkeeper to know my distance & speed. I tried an arm band thingie but it didn't work for me because I found it uncomfortable and I couldn't see it while running, but I'm weird ;)

    As for keys, I just run around my neighborhood, so I don't have those with me. I've seen people tie them to their drawstrings though if your shorts/pants have those. Just a suggestion.
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    When I am in the neighborhood, my iPod is tucked into my sports bra. (I know, I'm gonna get cancer). On long hikes at the park, I wear a lanyard w/ pepper spray/mace, truck key, whistle and ID tag.
  • msrootitooti
    msrootitooti Posts: 253 Member
    I use a Spibelt.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    No music? BA. I get bored without music, I am jealous.

    I have an iPod Nano that I listen to, I have an armband for it. The phone is just too bulky to carry along.
  • Aello11
    Aello11 Posts: 312 Member
    I use a Spibelt.

    ^^^^ this
  • sweetpea03b
    sweetpea03b Posts: 1,123 Member
    I wear my iphone in my yurbuds armband for music... and always have a hydration belt on me that has a little pocket where I can put my keys. I get really thirsty even on 1mi runs so I never leave home without it (and its so annoying carrying a water bottle)
  • lilawolf
    lilawolf Posts: 1,690 Member
    I get shorts/pants with a pocket when I can. Some pants have these tiny little pockets for ipods or whatever, but they stretch to hold my iphone 5 with no problem. Shorts with slim pockets are pretty easy to find. I hide my key in my wheel well or gas tank, leave one back door unlocked, or just run from home (I have a code to get into my garage without a key).

    I wouldn't use an arm band because the tan line would be stupid.
  • smithed812
    smithed812 Posts: 289
    I should probably take my phone with me for safety reasons, but I usually leave it in the car. I use my garmin watch, my ipod shuffle, and take my car key off and carry it in my hand.
  • djc315
    djc315 Posts: 585 Member
    No music? BA. I get bored without music, I am jealous.

    I have an iPod Nano that I listen to, I have an armband for it. The phone is just too bulky to carry along.

    Ah! That makes sense. I use my phone for some running apps, eventually I will switch over to something smaller and not use the apps. But it is all in one!


    _________________


    Now what is a spibelt? Off to google! Oh, a lot like the flipbelt but it is smaller. Okay I will compare those two.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    Leave your phone. Put your key (one key) between your boobs, or have a credit card key made.
  • Abells
    Abells Posts: 756 Member
    arm band for your phone -- i heart them or leave at home

    keys - i like to hide mine :) dont' bring em at risk of losing
  • krawhitham
    krawhitham Posts: 831 Member
    I use my phone for music/radio while I'm walking or jogging a lot of the time and I put it in my sports bra (in the front) so I can access the volume etc...

    I hook my key ring around my finger and I only have two keys on my key ring so it's not that cumbersome.

    I also have one pair of pants and one pair of running shorts that both have pockets in them, so I can put my keys in there if I need to.

    I like holding my phone/music in my bra though, so the headphone cord isn't all over the place.
  • TRD66
    TRD66 Posts: 310 Member
    I don't take my phone. For music, I have an iPod shuffle. Nice and small and compact and just clips onto trousers/t-shirt/etc. For my keys, I have trousers/shorts that have a small pocket in the back for just that.

    I like to be unencumbered when running, so don't fancy the idea of a armband either.
  • SoosannahK
    SoosannahK Posts: 238 Member
    I put my iPhone in an arm band and use a running app, I take my car key off the loop and tuck in my bra (I have it fixed so I can easily remove from other keys and I wear a Moving Comfort Maia so it has two layers tuck in between them) and leave rest of keys in car. If I am running around my neighborhood I put my water bottle in my mailbox and no need to worry about keys. If go to the outdoor track, I take a small one that I can hold without difficulty and if track is not busy I sometimes stash it on the course. Bought it at Family Dollar 2/$1. I know the sporting goods store sells a hand held water bottle that has a pouch but those things are $20 and only hold a small amount of water. I will hold off for now until I start longer runs. I cringe at the thought of paying $20 for a small water bottle.
  • buzybev
    buzybev Posts: 199 Member
    arm band thingy that I just carry/loop around my hand (makes it easier to pause run keeper, skip a song, etc) and a cheap little skinny fanny pack off amazon for my keys, lip balm and wireless hot spot (I have a crappy data plan for my phone :ohwell: )
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    I use a runner's belt similar to this:

    http://www.amazon.com/Runners-Belt-22cm-Reflective-Stripes/dp/B00II1SHBW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398878616&sr=8-3&keywords=running+belt

    My keys and phone fit in it with no problem. I need my phone for RunKeeper, music and in case one of my kids has an emergency.
  • asdelmonte
    asdelmonte Posts: 171 Member
    this...http://flipbelt.com/

    This!
  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    I use a runner's belt. I keep a few gels in the lower pocket in case my blood sugar drops. My phone, some toilet paper (you never know!), my car key, and a couple bucks in cash goes in the bigger pocket. I zip is mostly shut and run my headphone cord through the opening.
  • JennyKCarty
    JennyKCarty Posts: 457 Member
    I got one similar to this at TJ Maxx. It's very light and slim. Any I like to believe Fanny Packs are making a come-back!

    http://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Runners-Waist-Pack-Hi-Viz-Yellow/dp/B006G2F1GE/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1398878890&sr=8-12&keywords=nathan+belt
  • Hollywoodm55
    Hollywoodm55 Posts: 155 Member
    I leave my phone in the car and have an armband for my ipod. On the other arm I have another band with a zipper that I put my key in. My key is pretty big and putting it in my sports bra didn't work because I was too sweaty.
  • votkuhr
    votkuhr Posts: 276 Member
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