Hey! I go running a few times a week, and since it is summer, I don't want to wear longer clothes, as it is too hot. I can't wear a cardigan/jumper/sweater either, so where could I keep my phone? I don't want it in my hand, as I am a kid and it could get taken, or in a loose pocket. I want to take it with me for the more accurate readings and of course the GPS. Where are you going to put yours? Thanks!
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Where to place phone while running with Apple Watch
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Tried armbands, weren't very comfortable and kept slipping down. Thanks though! Yeah I know that, but of course I have to take my phone with me for the first few times, and sometimes I want to be presise, or know my route (sometimes I randomly select) so ask can re run if I liked it.
Apparently the watch is able to learn your stride from the phones GPS among other things. Then you don't have to have your phone with you for it to measure the distance you traveled.
Yeah I explained above. Thanks anyway!
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Thanks, does it feel comfortable?
Putting an iPhone in your pocket and it jostles around. This will drive you (or me at least) crazy. Arm bands are uncomfortable and are very asymmetrical. With a fanny pack you will never know it is there.
I have been a runner for past 15 years. I run 5 miles or more per day. I use the Flip Belt. It holds my iPhone 6 and bank card and to be honest I have tried many other ways to hold my phone and the Flip Belt is the best. I also use a Plantronics Back beat fit wireless headset too. Both are a great combination. I hope this post helps you out . I bought both on Amazon.
http://flipbelt.com
http://www.plantronics.com/ca/product/backbeat-fit?skuId=sku6800013
Cheers
Jeff
http://flipbelt.com
http://www.plantronics.com/ca/product/backbeat-fit?skuId=sku6800013
Cheers
Jeff
dilap,
I run, a lot. This is what I use every day and it works great!
When I don't need to carry any water, I use the Jurek Essential. When I need to carry water, I use the Jurek Endure. The Jurek Series is exceptionally light.
http://www.ultimatedirection.com/c-jurek-collection.aspx
The pocket is great. It will hold an iPhone 6 or smaller, but it will not hold an iPhone 6+. However there are plenty of other waist belts out there that can. The iPhone's GPS still works great and I get very accurate results with Strava.
Cheers,
Bryan
I run, a lot. This is what I use every day and it works great!
When I don't need to carry any water, I use the Jurek Essential. When I need to carry water, I use the Jurek Endure. The Jurek Series is exceptionally light.
http://www.ultimatedirection.com/c-jurek-collection.aspx
The pocket is great. It will hold an iPhone 6 or smaller, but it will not hold an iPhone 6+. However there are plenty of other waist belts out there that can. The iPhone's GPS still works great and I get very accurate results with Strava.
Cheers,
Bryan
I had an armband first, but switched to belts about 3-4 years ago. I've tried many belts, and the Amphipod Airflow Lite has worked best for me with my iPhone 6+. I keep the phone, ID and house/car key in it. I run marathons with it and it's comfortable and doesn't bounce.
http://www.amphipod.com/products/holders/music/electronics/airflow-lite
http://www.amphipod.com/products/holders/music/electronics/airflow-lite
I plan on trying the FlipBelt (or similar next). I'm down to 3 serviceable belts now and waiting to hit 2 before buying another.
+1 on the flipbelt. Works well with 6+
I have been looking at these plantronics. Does the band bounce around an hit your head/neck while running?