Heather: We seem to be attached to them. Yes, I'm talking about our phones and in day-to-day
life, it's not a problem. You simply pop it in your handbag or your jeans back pocket
to carry it, but when it comes to running that can pose a bit of a challenge. I must
admit, I used to just always leave my phone at home because I didn't really need it, but
as I started to increase my running distance, I wanted to take it as a bit of a backup.
I have done some natural experimenting on the best way to carry your phone. I thought
I'd share the various options so you can decide what would work best for you.
[music] Let's start with a rather old-school option,
the armband. I remember when these actually first came out and I got a freebie, I thought,
"Great. I'm going to go and give this a go. I can carry my phone with me." I think it's
probably a Nokia back then if you remember those. Anyway, I must admit I came back carrying
my phone and I threw said case in the bin because it just didn't say in place. The Velcro
wasn't strong enough. However, they have come a long way since then. I was quite keen to
try this version and, yes, it is very secure. They stay in place nicely on your arm, but
it's a comfort thing. I suggest playing around with this because if you're doing a hard run
and you're really using your arms a lot, you might find it rubs against the side of your
body. I have a problem that I've got biceps from
swimming, as a result, it doesn't sit particularly comfortable on my arms, but fine for doing
a nice gentle jog. I don't think I'd want to do a hard run with this. You do see a lot
of people using the armband for running and it's quite easy to attach your headphones
to it. Obviously, it's close to your ears as well, so I definitely say give it a go
if you're keen to go out jogging, walking and, again, using it in the gym is quite a
good option too. [music]
Then, you've got the sports bra option. Quite a few of my friends apparently run with their
phone tucked into their sports bra straps, but guys, don't worry, you're not really missing
out, because I have tried it a couple of times and my phone either ends up getting sweaty
or simply falling out the bottom. It's not really the best option. Fine, if maybe you're
going for a walk or something very gentle, it might stay in place. That said, there are
some brands that make sports bras specific with an actual pocket, either in the front
or the back. I haven't tried, but they look much better
option than simply just tucking it in your strap. Just so you guys, the boys out there
don't feel left out. I did a bit of research and I came across a men's running shirt, specifically
designed for carrying a phone in the pocket, but I wouldn't really recommend it. It didn't
look particularly practical or comfortable. [music]
More and more running brands are adding pockets to their running tights and running shorts.
They're thinking about practically and what we, as users want. I must admit, I've managed
to squeeze my phone into the back pocket of my running shorts on a few occasions. It seems
to stay there, it's fairly comfortable, but do check that you've got a strong enough waistband
with enough elastic, or a drawcord, as there's nothing worse than having a saggy pocket pulling
your shorts down as you run, which could be rather uncomfortable. If you are looking for
some running tights or shorts specific to this, just make sure you check the pocket
size because phones are getting increasingly larger and the pockets might not be big enough,
but perfectly adequate if you just want to take your keys, or maybe a credit card with
you when you go running. One thing I am fairly new to is running shorts
or tights, such tight ones with side pockets like these. Now, these are specifically designed
for phones. They're a bit larger, so you can fit a big phone in. I would say, however,
they're best probably for easy jogs or walks, or maybe even being used in the gym. Maybe
for a faster, harder run, it might not be secure enough. If you are using it in a gym,
just make sure you don't lie on that side. [music]
I can't believe I've been so late to the party when it comes to waistbands or FlipBelts.
I, in the past, have tried bum bags, fanny packs, various options of waistbands to carry
my phone. They simply would jump up and down, or move around on me and it's really quite
annoying, but my friend gave me this one for my birthday, and it has just been a game changer.
There's plenty of space for your phone and lots of other pockets, so I can even fit a
GoPro which is great for filming GTN parts. Most importantly, it just fits completely
snugly on my waist and it doesn't move, I don't know it's there. You do have to step
into it, so I don't know how long it'll last, because obviously, it has to stretch each
time. If you haven't tried one of these, I would seriously recommend it.
[music] Then, you've got the rucksack, which I have
been a massive fan of, as I've been doing long-distance running. Obviously, it's brilliant
for carrying other things. It could be a little excessive if all you want to take with you
is your phone, but if you are someone who likes to run with water, or maybe some nutrition,
or the option of changing layers, then having a backpack is great. It's super comfortable
with loads of adjustments and there's loads of options on the market like this. The best
part is, it is very easy to access your phone in one of these front pockets. It's something
that has really been a gamechanger for me when it comes to my running.
[music] The phone clip is another fairly old-school
method. When I researched this video, I found something called the Koala Clip, which was
basically one of the brands which had a pouch with a clip on it. You simply put your phone
in that and you can clip it then on to your top, onto your shorts, and it gives you a
few options. You could go super old-school and have one of those belt clips that builders
use, but I would just say whatever brand you use, or whatever method that's along these
lines, that you do see if you can trial it first. I find things like this are great for
their first few minutes, but actually, if you do, say a 30-minute run, they can be a
little bit annoying. Just make sure you do a thorough test or check your reviews before
purchasing something like that. Of course, I can't finish this video without
mentioning that you can simply run by carrying your phone in your hand. Now, I personally
prefer to have my hands free when I'm running, and I don't want to run the risk of dropping
it. As you can see, it's victim to that without me taking it running. There are, however,
handphone cases, which you can just simply slip your hand into, so you're still carrying
your phone, but you don't have to run the risk of actually dropping it. That's another
alternative. Do let me know, first of all, if you guys carry your phone when you go running,
and if so, what method do you use to carry it, and are there any alternatives that I've
missed. Please share those in the comments section below.
Now, I've discovered there are so many more options to carry your phone. Watch out, because
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