Where to hold my cell phone when running?

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  • Tzippy7
    Tzippy7 Posts: 344 Member
    I wear 2 bras when i run, so i put my ipod, phone and keys in between them lol
  • Kristy_Elizabeth
    Kristy_Elizabeth Posts: 435
    I am also going to throw it out there that I have giant boobs and my bra is not an option..lol


    now you're just bragging, lol! =D
  • Tzippy7
    Tzippy7 Posts: 344 Member
    I wear 2 bras when i run, so i put my ipod, phone and keys in between them lol

    that being said, i dont recommend it, i need a better system
  • HeealthyMee
    HeealthyMee Posts: 62 Member
    When I run long distances on my own, I wear a fuel belt to hold my bottles and it had pouches similar to this one:

    http://www.google.com/products/catalog?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&q=hydration+belt&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=1066980932083774802&sa=X&ei=FvCyT5nmEqr86gGTvLmsCQ&ved=0CMcBEPICMAE


    In events which have water tables every few miles, I usually just wear the pouch attachment which has a rear clip to clip on to my pants. I found it at my running store and most should have something similar.

    When I didn't have that, I ran with it in my hand. It was a much better option than not having it on me, in my opinion.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    If you do accidentally get your phone sweaty and you're worried about damage, or it starts acting funny- stick it in a container of dry rice for 24 hrs- it acts as a dessicant and minimizes damage.
  • xYumzx
    xYumzx Posts: 953 Member
    Mine goes in my bra lol i know bad but i know it wont budge there.. but I wanna get the armband for my iphone
  • angrykitty13
    angrykitty13 Posts: 64 Member
    You could look for a shirt with a pocket in the back. You can carry your phone and a few dollars in it. I sometimes use a wrist wallet when running to carry my house key and emergency snack money although that's not big enough for a smartphone.


    If you're worried about safety consider getting a Road ID tag (http://www.roadid.com/) or similar. If you're in an accident it can be invaluable.
  • reyopo
    reyopo Posts: 210 Member
    I'm honestly not saying this to be rude or argumentative...but could you leave it home? How long is your run? An hour, tops? I always leave my phone in my locker at the gym or yoga...whatever it is has to wait for those, why not a run? I know I concentrate on my workout WAY better when I'm not checking for text messages constantly. If you use it for music, like an iPod...well, that's different.

    definitely not. common safety requirement these days. A woman running alone should always carry a cell phone.

    Good call...no pun intended!
  • wyndilee
    wyndilee Posts: 1
    i have a running belt, not the water ones but a slim one for my phone, which is also my radio and my id keys ect one like this...
    mine is not this brand but they have them at running stores and are great
    http://www.citysports.com/Nathan-Shadow-Pak/201065/product?ad_id=GoogleBase&gclid=CNOKkajlg7ACFWQ0Qgod3lL5jA
    The Nathan Shadow Pak runners pack allows runners and walkers to carry small essentials, such as an I.D. and a cell phone. It consists of a belted waist pocket that expands to hold any size cell phone, leaving plenty of room for keys and money. Reflective accents aid visibility to traffic.
  • Cocochickdeleted
    Cocochickdeleted Posts: 342 Member
    Spibelt

    http://www.spibelt.com/

    I was going to suggest this. I have an iPhone and it fits perfectly in my SPI belt. Love it!
  • workout_junkee
    workout_junkee Posts: 473 Member
    Spibelt. I LOVE mine. I can not even tell it's around my waist. It's great for carrying keys, gels, ect at races too.
  • RLeighP
    RLeighP Posts: 232 Member
    I just hold mine in my hand if I'm by myself. If I have my daughter with me, well, that's the beauty of strollers. Tons of storage!

    And I always have my phone. Music, Runkeeper, and safety!
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Hi everyone,

    I just started running this past December and now that it is getting warmer and I'd be crazy to run in a sweater, does anyone have a good recommendation for something to buy to carry my phone in? I have an HTC Merge- it is a bit on the bulky side but I was wondering if there is a good arm band that will securely carry that while I run.

    I just clench my cheeks together and hold it there. Wonders for the running form too.
  • Bluizflame
    Bluizflame Posts: 151 Member
    http://theroosport.com/
  • shivles
    shivles Posts: 468 Member
    Good old bum bag like its the 80s ;)
  • Illona88
    Illona88 Posts: 903 Member
    Just go to a running store and ask for a storage belt.
  • kristafb
    kristafb Posts: 770 Member
    I just bought a fitbelt and its great, they come in bigger sizes for bigger phones too. I ordered online at fitbelt.com
  • hayley9914
    hayley9914 Posts: 80 Member
    I bought a Karrimor run belt and it was the best few £ I have ever spent! It has 2 pockets but is flat enough not to bounce around and will sit under a t shirt without looking too bulky.
  • jmspies_wechanged
    jmspies_wechanged Posts: 20
    Buy a spibelt
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Hi everyone,

    I just started running this past December and now that it is getting warmer and I'd be crazy to run in a sweater, does anyone have a good recommendation for something to buy to carry my phone in? I have an HTC Merge- it is a bit on the bulky side but I was wondering if there is a good arm band that will securely carry that while I run.
    I bought a cheap clip thing at the dollar store. It's fabric, so it stretched. I've had several sizes of phones and they all fit and it has a velcrow strap thingy that goes over the top to hold it in. I clip it onto the back of my sports bra and don't even notice it. It's bright yellow and ugly, but it was $1 and it works.

    When I fell rollerblading in Jun, my phone went flying. The clip didn't come open and the phone didn't get damaged at all.
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Here's a running belt you can make yourself...

    http://www.mesewcrazy.com/2013/08/running-belt-diy.html
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    I set mine on top of one of these.

    schwinn-free-wheeler-jogging-stroller-1.jpg

    Or use this

    nathan_front.jpg

    You will look bad *kitten* if you go out with either.

    I have a samsung galaxy 4. So just do a search, like.. Sports Armband Protective Carrying Case for Large Smartphones

    http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-XL-Protective-Carrying-Smartphones/dp/B008I0AWY8/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377781325&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=sports+band+lareg+phones
  • Nimadi486
    Nimadi486 Posts: 93 Member
    I have the HTC Rezound with the extended battery so it's way too big for an arm band. I wear 2 sports bras when I run because I've got giant boobs for being a relatively small person, and I put my phone in between my bras. When I tried to hold it in my hand while running I launched it into the middle of the road and smashed the screen...
  • Geojerm
    Geojerm Posts: 291 Member
    Here's a running belt you can make yourself...

    http://www.mesewcrazy.com/2013/08/running-belt-diy.html

    I love this ! I wish I had a sewing machine.
  • Amberonamission
    Amberonamission Posts: 836 Member
    Being larger chested I double bra when running. Regular bra with my sports bra over it. I put my phone between the 2. Seems to work just fine.
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    I went to a running store and purchased a stretchy waisband. I put my phone inside a small plastic bag, then in the small zipper pocket. works like a charm and doesnt bother me much on my runs! also can hold ID, dredit card, chapstick, etc!
  • jfrankic
    jfrankic Posts: 747 Member
    TUBE SOCK! Mine looks exactly like the one in the link, red stripes and all. I took an old tube sock, cut it off and ta-dah!! An uber comfy, stretchy phone holder. http://lifehacker.com/5907380/repurpose-a-tube-sock-as-an-mp3-player+holding-exercise-armband

    Now, I only run when someone is chasing me, but I use this for lifting, jump rope, sled pushes, etc so I'm certain that it would be suitable for running.
  • xapril77x
    xapril77x Posts: 248 Member
    I've always heard it's not good at all 2 carry ur phone in ur bra... Not sure if there's anything 2 it or if it's proven or not but there r reports of it causing or increasing the risk of breast cancer... Just FYI... Maybe something 2 read up on if u like... & I went 2 walmart yesterday & they had an arm band that will fit different types of phones & they r good sized 4 the bigger smart phones...
  • xapril77x
    xapril77x Posts: 248 Member
    Here's 1 of the stories on it... http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/special-reports/doctors-warn-breast-cancer-link-keeping-cell-phone/nS57R/
  • jenn26point2
    jenn26point2 Posts: 429 Member
    I wear Danskin bras and they have this double layer design that makes a nice little pocket for a cell phone - even big ones. It's too big to carry in my fuel belt, so the bra is the place to be. :) Since I use my phone for it's GPS capabilities and track my runs using it (occasionally), this is a great spot for it b/c I can still hear it and it's within easy reach.
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