Running with a phone - how do you do it?

I mainly use my FlipBelt now. I've also used an armband and it was OK. I just like the flipbelt better because I can stash other things in it.

Arm Pocket brand armband. I use it on every run. It is difficult to use the touchscreen once it's in, so I hit start and leave it alone until the run is over.

I alternate between an arm band and a fanny pack . I break the arm bands though but the fanny pack holds more stuff and is stronger.

I actually run with one of two phones. An iphone 5 or a cheap android. I keep them both in the pocket of my running shorts. My phone has never fallen out when I run. I usually run about 5 miles at a time. I don't like the arm bands because they feel uncomfortable when they absorb all the sweat from running.

I have a run buddy. I liked it much better than my flip belt as I was uncomfortable with something around my waist. I have an apple 6 plus.

I said fanny pack but in reality it looks more like below - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B016LT1F0W/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1460588560&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=fanny+pack+running&dpPl=1&dpID=41VpZ65uhjL&ref=plSrch&dpPl=1&dpID=41VpZ65uhjL&ref=plSrch

My favorite option in running with a vest with a pocket. Otherwise spi belt suits my needs.

20yearsyounger wrote: »

I said fanny pack but in reality it looks more like below - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B016LT1F0W/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1460588560&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=fanny+pack+running&dpPl=1&dpID=41VpZ65uhjL&ref=plSrch&dpPl=1&dpID=41VpZ65uhjL&ref=plSrch

I have something similar to this too.

I don't! I run too intensely - not necessarily FAST but up hills, on trails, paying attention to traffic. I want ZERO thought to be going into whether i am getting a call/text/email, to whether it will fall out or break, or the annoyance of it giggling around heavily on my arm or waist. I bring an i-pod nano for music which fits in my workout pants' back pocket, and wear my heart rate monitor which is on my wrist. the phone STAYS HOME!

I use an armband. It is a bit of a hassle because I have a sturdy case for my phone that won't let it fit in the armband, so I have to take my phone out of the case to fit it in the armband every time. I acknowledge my phone is large (Samsung Galaxy Note 3), and a smaller phone could probably fit even when in a case.

Keep an eye out for running tights with pockets that will fit your phone. Sportskirts running dresses have a cleavage pocket (ie down the middle from the neckline) that worked well with an older phone, but I haven't tried it with the iPhone 6 to see if that fits.
Currently I tend to run in yoga pants with a pocket, though if I'm running faster I take the phone out and hold it in my hand as it can fall out (already smashed one screen!).

Other things I've tried:
- Flipbelt - I found this really annoying, too thick chunky, and felt hot and sweaty.
- SpiBelt - great when I first got it (older/smaller phone) but too small for iPhone 6, good for car keys, money etc,
- arm band phone holder - OK once the phone is in there (though I have to take it out of the case first), but no good if I need to start out in a jacket then take it off during a run/race. And no room for car keys, so I still need a pocket or similar.

Overall - I like things with pockets, but they are hard to find.

I usually hold my phone or I put it in my zipper pocket jacket when I wear one.

Yep, just hold it

I actually buy my running pants and shorts with a zip up pocket in the back located on the waist...I eliminated the cord by buying a Bluetooth set of earplugs

I use something similar to a flip belt that I made myself! I needed something snugger with a zip, to accommodate my big old Note-4, keys and id. I use Bluetooth earphones, to control my playlist thru my smartwatch if needed. Walking or jogging, I have to be hands free, with nothing bouncing around distracting me!