Carrying stuff (keys, phone etc)

Hi all,

Apologies if this has been covered recently - I couldn't see it if it has.  I haven't run much, and hardly at all since moving into my new flat.  I am looking to get back into running again, and it occurred to me that I don't know what I'd do with my stuff anymore. 

I used to stuff my phone and car key in my bra, but I have a huge cluster of keys (I wouldn't need to drive, as I could go straight from my house) and my phone is a bit bigger than the one 2/3 years ago! 

Has anyone got any good suggestions for carrying stuff (coat/jacket aside)?  I was looking at a bumbag type thing, but don't know how comfortable it would be.

Thanks!

For most runs I just take one doorkey in the pocket of my shorts, but also use one of these when I want to carry phone etc and one of these which will carry a dog lead, waterbottle, gillet, gloves etc.  

Never had a problem with either being uncomfortable.

Ah!  Thanks everyone for responding!  Unfortunately I live in the middle of town so a key safe thing isn't ideal (though we're on the hunt for our own place, so will remember that for the future!), but like the look of the Nathan Belt thing. 

Thanks

I can vouch for an armband. Mine's all fabric so carries a smartphone without it being on show. Came from Nike a few years ago and can't see to find it online any more I'm afraid ...

I bought a really cheap Karrimor running belt from SportsDirect initially but have now invested in a couple of tops with pockets. One is a long-sleeved trail running top with pockets on the sides of the hips, the other is a cycling top. Cycling tops are fab as they have various pockets on the back, which I find more comfortable for running with than a belt at the front, and they come in loads of different colours and at different prices. Why you can't get decent normal running tops with pockets is beyond me - manufacturers are missing a trick here!

I didn't even think about cycling tops!

Thanks all - some great ideas here!

Ooooh, thanks Nykie. Will have a look for them. Only started running last year and started off running in my hiking gear (combat pants!) and old gym trainers. Sports Direct was a lifesaver - got my running shoes (Asics Kayano) and running tights there with about 30% off.

I have asthma so pockets for my inhalers (I always carry one plus a spare) are essential.

I have a small Nike waist bag which will take a phone, keys, maybe a few other bits and pieces.  It doesn't irritate, is comfortable.

For longer runs I use a bottle belt which (in addition to the bottle holder) has a couple of pockets for other stuff.  That took more getting used to, with the weight of a full bottle, but I soon stopped noticing it.

I would think that things in the pockets of a cycling top would bounce, and keys would jingle - that would annoy me!

i take an iphone, a couple of quid in change, a debit card (in case i get stuck for some reason) and my keys (unfortunately I need to take 3 keys to get through the miriad gates/doors to my flat). Still doesn't take up that much space, and I use a stretchy runners bumbag thing I bought for a tenner from runners need. doesn't rattle, and because it's carried on my hips I don't feel the weight when running.

Sounds like you only need one key - so only take one key.  I've a massive bundle like you but I take one off and it goes on my running shorts using a keyring through the fabric (or zip pocket depending on shorts, in which case I may throw a fiver in there just in case).  Phone - just get an armband (I dont bother with a phone).  This way you can run "freer" than with a bag of some sort.

I've just ordered a 'flipbelt' online.  It looks like a stretchy belt that should sit on the hips comfortably.  It had great reviews so hopefully will be okay.  Has to come from America though so could be a while till it arrives  

Armband for my phone, and tie my key into my laces.

I either make sure I have shorts with pockets or use a little magnetic Roosport pouch that hangs over the waistband. The housekey itself is on a small carabiner so I can quickly detach it from the bigger bunch. Shorts with nice pockets are available from Patagonia, North Face, Montane for example.

Bonus: when the key is in a pocket I make sure there is also a metal tag on the same carabiner. It jangles slightly in the pocket and sounds a bit like a dog's collar. I could be imagining it, but when I'm coming up behind a pedestrian I think they get out of the way sharpish because they imagine a big St Bernard is coming up behind them, or something