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Carrying a phone when out for a run

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Sep 2024
12:01pm, 30 Sep 2024
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EvilPixie
Never run without it
1) for safety

2) in case I need rescuing!
3) in case mum or her neighbour etc calls as something is very wrong

Oh and I listen to audiobooks with it
Sep 2024
1:04pm, 30 Sep 2024
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Muttley
I would prefer to not carry the phone and have resisted years of nagging by Mother of Muttley, who wants me to have it on me just in case. But after that feckin dog bit me I feel I need the phone, as much for the camera as anything else. Loads of dog walkers on the trails where I run and I rarely have issues with canines so hopefully it won't be necessary. Currently awaiting a call from the GP about whether to have a tetanus jab.

Ordered a Salomon High Pulse belt this morning.
Sep 2024
1:34pm, 30 Sep 2024
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ElspethF
Various options for me,
Bum pocket of decathlon trail shirts

Thigh pocket of winter leggings

Front pocket of race vest for ultras.
Apart from short road runs always carry phone since had brain bleed when out running, saved me as able to phone for help.
Sep 2024
1:49pm, 30 Sep 2024
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larkim
Curious what is it that people dislike about flipbelts? Is it more a female hips / waist thing? My wife doesn't like it either, but I put it down to her using mine and therefore it fitting badly.
Sep 2024
1:53pm, 30 Sep 2024
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Shades
I find the Flipbelt too hot. It's layers of material, feels like wearing a warm winter scarf around the waist. I also disliked the rummaging to find sweets while I was running.
Sep 2024
1:55pm, 30 Sep 2024
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larkim
Mine covers over the top roll of my shorts, so it's not in contact with "me" at any point; can't say I notice any heat in any weather with it, but thanks for responding. If something did make part of me overheat I would have exactly the same response as you!
Sep 2024
2:12pm, 30 Sep 2024
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westmoors
I never used to carry a phone, but when I bought my current car which doesn't recognise my old iPod, I started to use the phone to listen to podcasts and therefore started to carry it on solo runs. If I've got nothing to listen to, or I'm out with others, I don't carry the phone.
Sep 2024
2:36pm, 30 Sep 2024
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KimCanRun
Run with a phone 99% of the time.

Ronhill shorts have back pocket big enough for most phones. Though newest pair is a tight squeeze to get phone in.

Some interesting options here that I might have to investigate.
Sep 2024
3:54pm, 30 Sep 2024
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minardi
I always have a phone "just in case". Hated the flipbelt, gave it to a fetchie (sorry, can't remember who). I now won't buy shorts/capris/leggings if they don't have a thigh pocket but if I wear an old pair without the side pocket, then I have a Karrimor bum bag thing

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Sep 2024
11:06pm, 30 Sep 2024
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Rosehip
I always have a phone - because I run during the day when no one else is home, I don't tend to run on pavements and I have a bad habit of falling over which might catch me out one day.
I have used it to call the local rural force about hare coursers, when an elderly neighbour fell walking her dog and also to call the owner of a dog that had escaped.

When I forget it, Husband or mum always calls me and then frets when I don't answer!

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Seeking advice on the best way to do this. I've tried armbands and waistpacks in the past but they were bargain basement cheapies so doubtless there's better out there. I've seen adverts for vest-type holders as well. I've got a couple of hydration vests but the pockets aren't big enough. Phone is a Xiaomi.

Quick access would be ideal. I got bitten by a dog this morning and it would have been good to take a photo of it and its owner.
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