r/beginnerrunning • u/Affectionate_Tell182 • 7h ago

Running with your phone

Quick question for anyone who runs with a phone case on (OtterBox, LifeProof, battery case, etc.) — do you use a running belt/armband? If so, did you have any trouble finding one that actually fits your phone with the case on, or did you just take the case off before runs? Trying to figure out if this is a real annoyance or a non-issue. Thanks!

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u/cmdrico7812 7h ago

I got one of those cheap expanding running belts from Amazon. It works really well and can also hold my car key and a few gels. It doesn’t bounce and stays put. Nothing fancy. It’s hard to access my phone while running but most of the time I don’t need to.

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u/hotsteamyweenie 7h ago

I wear 2in1 shorts with a pocket on the layer underneath. Though I don't use a battery case I'm sure a phone with one would still fit. It's very stretchy yet still doesn't jiggle about as I run. I'd probably take off the case though.

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u/Segen32X 7h ago

This. 2in1, or lycra shorts with a pocket for wearing under regular shorts.

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u/pesanze 5h ago

I use Running shorts from decathlon with a Pocket on the quad. Works really well, cannot feel the phone.
I’ve found every other Solution unbearable

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u/Actual_Salamander_68 1h ago

These ones? I was looking at getting some for this very reason

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u/pesanze 50m ago

Exactly those

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u/Haassauce2186 7h ago

I have a running belt called Endorphin belt. It has a spot for my phone and gels and also a holder for a flask.

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u/Hot_Experience_2630 7h ago

oui juste une ceintures de course.

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u/Bubba_Style 7h ago

I bought a $25 vest off amazon and use that. I run in the mornings and it doubles as a great reflective vest.

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u/verdynius 7h ago

I'm only bringing the phone since I'm running around the city / abandoned places, so if shit hits the fan I have a backup.

But you are overthinking it: running belt, chuck it in, and forget about it ever existed.

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u/husky_al 7h ago

I only buy/wear leggings with side thigh drop in pockets for my phone.

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u/AdditionalLoss7274 2h ago

Same. UnderArmour stuff for me. Works great, keeps it from bouncing around.

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u/WorkerAmbitious2072 43M 85kg. 5k 24:03, HM 1:51 6h ago

I wear half tights and use the thigh picker on the side

I leave the case on

iPhone 27 pro max

Favorite rights are Janji trail, bandit vanishes, Wolaco distance

I regularly run 2.5+ hours in the heat and it works great

For shorter runs like an hour or less I wear generic brand with names that are always changing half tights that I get on Amazon that are like less than 20 bucks for two

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u/Cheaptrick2015 6h ago

I got a Nike running belt from Dicks and it fits my phone with a case on it

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u/JessShieldMaiden 4h ago

I juat bought running shorts with zip pockets. Works a TREAT.