How do you carry your phone when you run?

Question

When running or exercising outdoors, how do you manage your phone? Holding it in my hand is bothering me.

nightdrot · Accepted Answer

This is an easy one - I don't carry my phone.

Frankly, I am an old fashioned boy - I still use only a "flip-phone" and even that I find annoying. The mobile phone is like a mailman who comes barging into your house, shoves your mail in your face and then stands there, impatiently tapping his foot demanding that you open and read it in front of him.

Frankly, I would be happy if we went back to a phone on the wall in he kitchen attached to a cord. However, assuming that won't happen, there are just times when I leave the phone behind.

Exercise, time with the family, sex. These are but a few examples. Just because you can carry the phone everywhere does not mean that you have to carry the phone with you everywhere.

WhiteSteve · Accepted Answer

I don’t run much anymore since I took up hockey, I get all my cardio in through that. And for years before that I transitioned to the stationary bike to go easy on my knees. So I say that to say that my running days pre-date smartphones, but I did still run during the iPod era. For that, I had a Velcro armband with a pouch that was specifically sized for my iPod style. Then I’d run the headphone wire up my sleeve and out the collar of my shirt to keep that contained. I’d be surprised if they don’t still have that, just updated for modern devices, and wireless headphones make the whole ordeal that much easier.

brandon · Accepted Answer

When I go for a run, I usually prefer keeping my phone in a little armband case. It wraps around my arm snugly, so I barely notice it's there while I'm moving. It's pretty handy because it keeps the phone secure and I can still use the touchscreen through the plastic cover if I need to change my music or check my running app. Plus, it's way better than holding it in my hand or trying to stuff it in a pocket where it might bounce around or fall out. Sometimes, if I'm wearing leggings with a pocket on the side, I'll slip my phone in there.

A_Bell · Accepted Answer

1. Tuck it into a built in pocket in my sports bra. 2. Tuck it into a built in pocket in the hip of my running shorts. 3. Arm band. Depends what outfit I am running in.

IslaTheWitch · Accepted Answer

I have pockets in my leggings and my running jacket... whatever works better for me at the moment

Levin · Answer

Might be a crazy question but why do you need your phone with you when you run? Can you not be without social media for an hour? Same as drinking or carrying water while you work out. I take a big swig and then that does me for 2 hours during my work out. Although I guess if you live in a hot country or something.

Mr_twoface · Answer

I have an apple watch so my "phone" is technically with me on my wrist. Maybe get a smartwatch? As for the phone itself, most leggings and gym jackets have pockets. You can always store them there or even get one of those running waist bags sinc they are small, fit and can store your phone.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

I don't! When I go out, unless I KNOW I'm gonna need it, it stays home!! In the first place, nobody ever calls me and I RARELY have anybody I need to call so, why take it with me everywhere and risk getting cancer from it and, secondly, I'm not interested in becoming one of those idiots that HAS to have a phone surgically attached to my hand and staring me in the face 24/7!!
When I used to have a house phone, it stayed home! No reason why this one can't, too.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

There are secure cases where you can wear your phone on a belt loop if you wear pants that require a belt, but there should be secure cases that can go along with you as you run, it's just a matter of seeking out on eBay or Amazon looking around.

RebelinSteel · Answer

I don’t carry it, I don’t need it when running outside. Why would you need a mobile when out running?

lil_will_12 · Answer

i usually just put it in a pocket in my pants, but that only works if the pockets are deep enough, other times i use pants that have zipper pockets, and those work great

summiter · Answer

I have a pouch that it fits in and straps to my upper arm. Or I guess do you really need to carry the phone when you run? Sometimes I just like running with no phone!

exitseven · Answer

When I used to run I never brought my phone or my Walkman.

Sameone · Answer

There is a product on Amazon that holds your phone on your wrist Or if you was using your phone only for music buy Samsung watch

Purpleronnie · Answer

Personally I have no need for a phone while I’m exercising. Other than your personal safety there is no good reason to have it on you

Nikki1989 · Answer

I have no need or desire to have my phone with me 24/7. Half the time I don't even know where my phone is.

AaronKrieger · Answer

You can wear pants where the pockets have a zipper, so you do not have it worry about it.

Apple1996 · Answer

I run with my babies in the stroller so luckily I have a place to put it

DryGermanGuy · Answer

When I run, I run. The last thing I want to do while running is having a phone call! Wtf.

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Answer

I have an arm band I used for carrying phone when running.

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

I have a gym at home, so when I run, I use the screen at the front. It has a phone rest!

Pinay_ako · Answer

I wear running leggings with pockets for phone

douride2 · Answer

I leave my phone on the counter or at home when I exercise.

_amelie2 · Answer

I have an Apple Watch which has cellular and can play music ☺️ So, my phone stays home!

Unicornrose · Answer

Get an arm strap you can hold your phone with. This way you can listen to music and run

How do you carry your phone when you run?

Most Helpful Opinions

What Girls & Guys Said

There are secure cases where you can wear your phone on a belt loop if you wear pants that require a belt, but there should be secure cases that can go along with you as you run, it's just a matter of seeking out on eBay or Amazon looking around.