Running with iPhone

claire_90
claire_90 Posts: 99
in Fitness and Exercise
Before I spend money I don't have I'm just curious if any women with relatively small arms run using an armband for their iPhone? Every time I look at the bands they just look too bulky and heavy and I can imagine it sliding down to my elbow constantly , do they stay up ok? I'm sick of holding it and it getting sweaty and dropped on the footpath (sidewalk)
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  • parkermegan
    parkermegan Posts: 167
    Before I spend money I don't have I'm just curious if any women with relatively small arms run using an armband for their iPhone? Every time I look at the bands they just look too bulky and heavy and I can imagine it sliding down to my elbow constantly , do they stay up ok? I'm sick of holding it and it getting sweaty and dropped on the footpath (sidewalk)

    I was just wondering this! Right now I stick mine in my sports bra! LOL Probably not smart since it gets sweaty!
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    I do not have relatively small arms LOL...but my armband doesn't move at all. It is kind of hot though, but well worth it to me. As long as you can make it tight enough on your arm, it won't budge. I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/New-Balance-Armband-iPhone-Compatible/dp/B003MZSGYM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338300642&sr=8-1
  • jgic2009
    jgic2009 Posts: 531 Member
    Armpocket and PDO have different sizes, I believe. You'll need to measure your arm to determine if any of them would be right for you.

    You might also look into trying a belt instead--I saw one on REI recently.
  • aproc
    aproc Posts: 1,033 Member
    I tried it once and it just kept slipping unless I made it too tight. It also just bothers me having it on my arm while running.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    I have an armband for my IPOD touch thats by Belkin.. and I don't find that it slides around or that it's too tight.

    I use it for running on the treadmill and lifting weights... it's perfect.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    I've used one, got it at walmart and it does not move around, but as others have mentioned, it is hot. I might consider getting one of the belts as well!
  • laurapgmartinez
    laurapgmartinez Posts: 46 Member
    I use a spibelt:

    http://spibelt.com/
  • brookepenni
    brookepenni Posts: 787 Member
    Invest in a spibelt, it will also hold your keys and won't bounce around!
  • scapez
    scapez Posts: 2,018 Member
    I have tiny arms! I found this at Target last year, on sale. It's made for the iPhone 3S but I can fit my iP4 in it with no issues. It doesn't slip at all and I run with it all the time.

    http://www.bikeman.com/EC1618.html
  • terraskye
    terraskye Posts: 370 Member
    I ordered this one from Armpocket

    http://www.armpocket.com/products/AERO-10-FP.html

    I have a friend that has one and she loves hers...she is petite and it doesn't look big or bulky on her
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    For those of you with a SPIbelt, do your headphone cords get in the way? I like clipping mine up when I wear my phone on my arm but if you wear it at your waist you can't really do that.
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    Im not "tiny" but I don't have fat arms at all... I use a Belkin and it doesn't slip around. BUT it seems like their are runners who can handle "things" on them and runners who cant. I fuss with it too much, but I don't want it in my bra and I want to have my music MORE so I deal with it.

    Just make sure you wash it! :noway:
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    This bra fits an iPhone 4 (even with a case) and it stays dry.

    http://www.lyonesssportswear.com/main/index.html
  • RobynDCrossman
    RobynDCrossman Posts: 252
    This is hysterical because I *JUST* tweeted this as well as posted a question to my friendsbase. Wanted to see what they said before I posted. Cool!

    My armbands don't hold the weight of my phone - and my arms are rather slim now - so getting it tight enough does happen, but it tends to sag down and slide.

    I have been sticking it in my bra, but that has become the biggest annoyance.
  • Shabnam222
    Shabnam222 Posts: 35 Member
    great thread! i have a spi belt but like having access to my music so want it on my arm.
  • Barbellsandthimbles
    Barbellsandthimbles Posts: 205 Member
    I don't have small arms, but I don't like having anything on my arms either. I use something similar to a spibelt.

    For those of you putting your phone in your bra. DON'T DO IT if you're a sweater. I killed my screen on my iPhone 3GS with a short run and minimal sweat. Just a word of caution!
  • fajitatx
    fajitatx Posts: 36
    I am not a woman, so I guess I don't exactly fit your criteria. However...

    The H2O Audio armbands work really well. The latest one is great for swimming and running (the first generation which was mostly neoprene based was not good for running). I also have their waterproof earbuds as well.

    I have been using this 2nd gen model since about September 2011 and love it. I swim with it (1-2 hours at a time), use it in the gym during circuit training and run with it on the trails at the park as well.

    http://www.h2oaudio.com/store/waterproof-armbands.html
  • theresmynapkin
    theresmynapkin Posts: 183 Member
    I have pretty small arms and I use an iphone armband. I got mine at TJMaxx for about $10. It's made all the difference in the world to me.
  • 714rah714
    714rah714 Posts: 759 Member
    For those of you with a SPIbelt, do your headphone cords get in the way? I like clipping mine up when I wear my phone on my arm but if you wear it at your waist you can't really do that.
    I but cord inside my shirt to my spi belt.
  • catweazle12
    catweazle12 Posts: 60 Member
    I use a spibelt:

    http://spibelt.com/


    Me too....
  • claire_90
    claire_90 Posts: 99
    Oh wow now I think there's too many options lol , thank you though to everyone's suggestions :)
  • bicoastalgirl
    bicoastalgirl Posts: 85 Member
    For those of you with a SPIbelt, do your headphone cords get in the way? I like clipping mine up when I wear my phone on my arm but if you wear it at your waist you can't really do that.

    I have a spibelt. I don't find that the cord gets in the way, but you can get ear buds with a retractable cord.

    eta: also, i wouldn't spend the extra money for a water resistant one. i just put my iphone in a ziploc bag before putting it in my spibelt. and that works great.
  • cherbapp
    cherbapp Posts: 322
    I hated the armband tan lines...

    I put my iPhone in an old sock, face out in my sports bra. This stops the sweat issue and I really don't notice it...but I still have layers of chub for it to hide in. Lol
  • jillica
    jillica Posts: 554 Member
    I don't have one but I remember talk that iphones weren't designed to handle the constant shaking from running but maybe that was just the original model
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I don't have one but I remember talk that iphones weren't designed to handle the constant shaking from running but maybe that was just the original model
    hmm. I run with mine. I always have. They have running apps with gps in them, which suggests it can handle it.

    That said: I tried an armband. Too sweaty for me.
  • mistylovesmusic
    mistylovesmusic Posts: 147
    The bandages that stick to themselves work great. (The ones they give you when you donate blood). They make it in all colors too. The only problem is that you can't change the display or slide it off easily. It's there for the entire run. Good luck!
  • quebot
    quebot Posts: 99 Member
    I have always been pretty comfortable with a zip lock bag and stuffing it in my bra. I'm also very large chested and wear two sports bras when running, and I stuff between the layers. I hardly notice it's there.
  • VenusEnvy
    VenusEnvy Posts: 92 Member
    I have tiny little girl arms. I wanted an armband for my 4S that would accomodate the case I already have on it. This one works great and doesn't move at all while running.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FN08PU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
  • hollyNhollywood
    hollyNhollywood Posts: 426 Member
    I bought one off of Amazon (with a hot pink rubbery cover that slips over your phone, but no plastic to go over the face.. so if it rains.. eek!) and it does not move on my arm. Its adjustable with velcro. Not sure how little your arms are. I would not say mine are, but I guess average-- 10.5"

    I just looked at mine and its called a 'tuneband' and it was inexpensive.
  • dperich1968
    dperich1968 Posts: 235 Member
    Invest in a spibelt, it will also hold your keys and won't bounce around!

    I concur - I love my SpiBelt and it does not bounce around. Very comfortable.

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