Strapping the 5.5 on my arm to run

[eastamherstbias]

I was all about getting the 5.5 inch until I realized I would have to put it into an armband. It just seems massive. Does anyone run with a Galaxy?

I run about 35-40 miles a week and it just seems massive. 4.7 may be the way to go unfortunately.

 

[Velin]

Seriously, why not just get an iPod shuffle. It's very cheap, probably similar in price to your iPhone armband. Ultra-compact, 2 gig of storage, lots of songs, podcasts, books, whatever. Has the clip right on the device, works well. And you never need to stop and look at a screen. Just press the intuitive buttons.

Once you get a shuffle, you'll never go back to a clunky phone.

 

[ucfgrad93]

Seriously, why not just get an iPod shuffle. It's very cheap, probably similar in price to your iPhone armband. Ultra-compact. Has the clip right on the device, works well. And you never need to stop and look at a screen. Just press the intuitive buttons.

Either a shuffle or nano would be a good option.

 

[617aircav]

Seriously, why not just get an iPod shuffle. It's very cheap, probably similar in price to your iPhone armband. Ultra-compact. Has the clip right on the device, works well. And you never need to stop and look at a screen. Just press the intuitive buttons.

IPod shuffle can't track your runs. I used to use my note 1 with an armband. No issues.

 

[bnekic]

This is an easy fix. I use the Nike GPS running watch with an iPod nano (the one with a clip) as my running setup. I leave my phone in the car.

 

[Markiie]

I was all about getting the 5.5 inch until I realized I would have to put it into an armband. It just seems massive. Does anyone run with a Galaxy?

I run about 35-40 miles a week and it just seems massive. 4.7 may be the way to go unfortunately.

I see a Apple Watch in your future.......

 

[eastamherstbias]

I see a Apple Watch in your future.......

I use the iPhone 5s for music and for Nike plus. I have a jawbone Up for my steps and I have my garmin 310xt since Nike Plus is always off on distance but I like racing against my friends and posting.

Yes, A iwatch is in my future but it won't be out until Jan/Feb/March so we have some time to kill.

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IPod shuffle can't track your runs. I used to use my note 1 with an armband. No issues.

Hmmm and it does not bother you having a 5 inch device attached to your arm?

 

[tigerfan41]

I've run with my 5" Galaxy S4 many times.

Get a good arm band, put it on the outer part of your arm (not inside toward you), and it's good to go.

 

[jtp098]

A running belt also works if you don't want to look wierd with a phone the size of a tablet on your arm... or a prime target to get mugged.

http://flipbelt.com/

The fit will be snug for a 5.5 but it should fit.. I would try it out in store though to get the proper fit.. REI, Brookstone.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

I see a Apple Watch in your future.......

He still has to carry his phone with an iWatch.

 

[FrankieTDouglas]

Exactly what I've been trying to figure out for the past 10 minutes. The belt was one recommendation. As long as the 6+ doesn't interfere with the running itself, an armband strap might work better.

The Watch could work for stuff like this, except for the whole "needs an iPhone companion" oversight.

 

[Lloydbm41]

He still has to carry his phone with an iWatch.

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Either a shuffle or nano would be a good option.

Def the way to go.

 

[Izauze]

He still has to carry his phone with an iWatch.

Yup. Pretty much the entire point of the Apple Watch is negated with an iPhone Plus :/

 

[tjusafa14]

Another Idea - Running Buddy

I haven't posted in a very long time but I felt obligated to because I have the exact same issue you do and I have been racking my brain over running with a 5.5 inch iPhone since the rumors started coming out about it.

I run much more often 25 miles a week now and I have Jaybird Bluebuds X bluetooth headphones (that I love) and an armband for my iPhone 5 currently. The issue I see is with a phone as big as the iPhone 6 plus it would be uncomfortable on my arm. The solution I may have found after research is the magnetic pouch called a Running Buddy in this link meant for running with Galaxy Notes. It's a magnetic puch that clips to your waistband and holds the phone. The note Running Buddy is 6.25" long and 4" tall and the iPhone 6 Plus is 6.22" by 3.06" so it should fit. My idea is to put this running buddy on the back of my waistband of my running shorts and then use the Bluebuds (and eventually an AppleWatch) while running. Hopefully this gave you a possible solution to your conundrum!

http://www.therunningbuddy.com/products/galaxy-note-3-running-buddy-black-6l-x-4-1-2h

 

[eastamherstbias]

I haven't posted in a very long time but I felt obligated to because I have the exact same issue you do and I have been racking my brain over running with a 5.5 inch iPhone since the rumors started coming out about it.

I run much more often 25 miles a week now and I have Jaybird Bluebuds X bluetooth headphones (that I love) and an armband for my iPhone 5 currently. The issue I see is with a phone as big as the iPhone 6 plus it would be uncomfortable on my arm. The solution I may have found after research is the magnetic pouch called a Running Buddy in this link meant for running with Galaxy Notes. It's a magnetic puch that clips to your waistband and holds the phone. The note Running Buddy is 6.25" long and 4" tall and the iPhone 6 Plus is 6.22" by 3.06" so it should fit. My idea is to put this running buddy on the back of my waistband of my running shorts and then use the Bluebuds (and eventually an AppleWatch) while running. Hopefully this gave you a possible solution to your conundrum!

http://www.therunningbuddy.com/products/galaxy-note-3-running-buddy-black-6l-x-4-1-2h

Thank you for the update. I will check it out. I would love it if the Apple Store had store models of the 4.7 and 5.5 until release date so you could wander in and touch one in person.

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A running belt also works if you don't want to look wierd with a phone the size of a tablet on your arm... or a prime target to get mugged.

http://flipbelt.com/

The fit will be snug for a 5.5 but it should fit.. I would try it out in store though to get the proper fit.. REI, Brookstone.

Prime Target to get mugged. I am not running in Compton.

 

[lordofthereef]

Are you worried about how it looks or how it feels?

because, honestly, I have used a handful of different phones and, aside from slight weight differences, they all feel roughly the same, especially after you are 5-10 minutes in.

I agree it can look a little silly, but runners have the craziest looking getups, generally speaking, anyway. Half my clothes are neon with reflictive tapes, short are shorter than anything I would wear anywhere else, and... yeah. You probably look ridiculous running (because ridiculous is the norm). What strapping a brick to your arm going to do?

 

[sr1329]

Yup. Pretty much the entire point of the Apple Watch is negated with an iPhone Plus :/

What if it has enough storage for 20 albums and your run data and can drive a BT headset? Maybe wishful thinking.

 

[Puonti]

What if it has enough storage for 20 albums and your run data and can drive a BT headset? Maybe wishful thinking.

That wouldn't matter if you want to track your run with a GPS - the Apple Watch doesn't have one. It piggybags on your iPhone's GPS.

 

[Technarchy]

Considering there are now 3 sizes of iPhone, shouldn't be too hard to find the least amount of compromise to fit your lifestyle.

 

[sr1329]

That wouldn't matter if you want to track your run with a GPS - the Apple Watch doesn't have one. It piggybags on your iPhone's GPS.

Ok yeah 1st gen issue. Better to get a Nano.

 

[doxielover]

Here's a link to the cutouts if interested.

http://ios.wonderhowto.com/how-to/w...u-use-our-printable-cutouts-find-out-0157311/

 

[eastamherstbias]

Here's a link to the cutouts if interested.

http://ios.wonderhowto.com/how-to/w...u-use-our-printable-cutouts-find-out-0157311/

Thanks, I actually printed it out and was staring at it all day.