Forums >General Running>Worst way to run - phone edition
What do you do with your phone? I hate using an armband because I want to change songs/check my times constantly.
Leave it at home or in a pocket - usually pants, but may be a pack or shell.
My phone is more of an attachment to my camera. At least the camera gets used a lot more.
AKTrail, how often would you say you take pictures while out for a run? Do a lot of people do this?
I used to use an arm pocket but switched to a belt. I like the belt a lot better. Here's the one I use.
http://www.fitletic.com/running-belts/neoprene-single-pouch-w-race-number-holder.html
Age: 50 Weight: 224 Height: 6'3" (Goal weight 195)
Current PR's: Mara 3:14:36* (2017); HM 1:36:13 (2017); 10K 43:59 (2014); 5K 21:12 (2016)
I have never ran with my phone.
Fanilow
Spibelt.
2014 goals
Well, there's always next year.
I used to use an arm pocket but switched to a belt. I like the belt a lot better. Here's the one I use. http://www.fitletic.com/running-belts/neoprene-single-pouch-w-race-number-holder.html
Was it because the armband came loose or was otherwise uncomfortable? How happy are you with the belt?
Have you tried any other brands of belt?
I enjoy keeping my phone in an empty Spam can.
No, i had an armband but when i got a new phone, the armband was too small. I had heard good things about spibelt and i really like it. Stays put...phone fits along with keys and a gel or two.
Awesome, seems like you found a good solution. Do you ever need to get your phone out of the spibelt while running? I'm worried that I won't be able to switch songs if my phone is zipped into a pouch. Also, how happy were you with the armband before?
an amazing likeness
As usual...the skiff-donkey is wise...should we reply to your same spam on:
Ruunersworld?
Letsrun?
Acceptable at a dance, invaluable in a shipwreck.
I could not get my phone out of the armband easily. The belt is much easier. I only take my phone if i am running alone and I don't normally need to take it out for anything, but once in a while I need to text my husband or something like that. Much easier with the belt. Also, the armband made my arm sweaty underneath. It served its purpose, but i like the belt better.
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As usual...the skiff-donkey is wise...should we reply to your same spam on: Ruunersworld? Letsrun?
That really is one wise ass.
I detect some degree of consistency here. Something on a subliminal level, perhaps.
If I remember the camera, then at least 50% of the runs have at least some pictures taken on them - some just a couple, others 20 or more. I probably remember my camera about 50% of the time. I happen to live and run in a cool place. My avatar is from my favorite HM.
Judging from the number of pictures and videos I see of my friends on FB, I'd say that's about average. (I might add that one of those guys is a course record holder for a couple winter races, but knows how to prioritize life.)
How often has my phone been used on a run - 0 times. How often do I use a phone - cell or land - very rarely. email is preferred way of communication so I don't interrupt someone else and they don't interrupt me.
I occasionally email a land manager about a downed tree from the parking lot and maybe once or twice 2 years ago.