I wear a Flip belt. Plus my running shorts have pockets in the legs that hold my phone. Or you could use an arm band. Last resort is your sports bar
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“From Couch To 5K!” Running Newbie needs help!
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I wear a Flip belt. Plus my running shorts have pockets in the legs that hold my phone. Or you could use an arm band. Last resort is your sports bar
Thank you!!
I haven’t heard of these Sparkleskirts! Thanks so much for the recommendation. I’ll definitely check them out!
DznyGrlSD
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I'm interested to see what people use as well. I've been debating on getting one of those flip-belt things. I don't want to run with much more than that and I don't like arm bands for my phone.
RunningKoen
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Using a belt aswell; carrying phone and key at my lower back. It has a rather good spot there, where I wont get into my movement. Or a running short with pockets, to avoid using a belt.
I wear their Sparkle shorts - they have the same large pocket in the waist band and the leg pocket. I don't want the short & skirt combo, too much to deal with, ya know.
The new Flip belt has a zippered pocket for extra security, in addition to the other three. I wear mine high on my waist, so I don't have to worry about it when I stop for a bathroom break. It's not going to go anywhere. And I really don't notice it. It is made from a neoprene type material, absorbs sweat and is machine washable. Flip belt also makes hydration bottles that fit their belt. I freeze water in a larger one, put it in the pocket on my back, nice for runs in warm weather.
However, I just bought a Camelbak hydration vest on Amazon that has several pockets on the front for your phone, id, small water bottle, keys, gels, etc. Much better than the old vests that had just a little pocket under the bladder that was barely big enough for your keys.
Texas84
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You shouldn't feel silly. I've run some local 10Ks that only have one water stop. So if it's a new race for me I'll use a belt just in case.
I use an arm band by Fitletic for my phone. Only for training though. Don't carry for a real race.
dreamfinder
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That will be totally your preference. I've hand carried my phone for a marathon, and I've used hydration belts. Some people swear by a belt, others swear by an armband. Some hate all of the above. Don't feel silly wearing something for a shorter race. It's always good advice to train how you will race. So if you train drinking water, or just Lemon Lime Ice Gatorade (is that even a real flavor?) or take a certain type of gel, you will want to do the same thing for the race. Some of us have iron constitutions and can drink anything, refuel with anything, etc, but other people will get totally thrown off by using something new. So using a belt at a shorter race to a) have your phone/keys/id/cash with you b) to have your appropriate hydration/refuel with you is not at all unheard of.
I've personally used FuelBelt and AmphiPod and currently favor AmphiPod's ability to completely customize the belt for each run. But using a belt does take some getting used to and for some people simply causes too much chafing/irritation on the hips. There are lots of options available now, I'd check out what your local running store had to offer.
JillC LI
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Try not to focus on speed in the early stages. It's irrelevant. Endurance is more important. Faster pacing will come with practice.
Very true. Doesn't do any good if you can run a 10m/m but your legs give out at mile 10 and you can't even crawl to the finish line.
Another good way to build endurance? Squats. And planks. Build those quads and that core. Btw, I hate planks.....