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For years, I never needed to know how to carry a phone while running.
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Thepandemicchanged all that for me.
Soon, I began to enjoy the benefits of having a phone on runs.
Instead, I filled my head and my AfterShokz earbuds with news and political podcasts.
This newfound need to tote my iPhone left me scrambling for a safe solution.
Tuck your phone into a running belt.
The expandable pouch can also accommodate her keys and the fuel blocks she takes on long runs.
As long as she pulls the belt tight, her cargo doesnt flop around.
Other runnersincluding Janet Slater from Carbondale, Illinoisare fans of the FlipBelt (from $34,Flipbelt.com).
The tubular design includes a clip for keys and spreads your belongings more equally around your midsection.
Salt Lake Citybased runnerKeke Fairfaxloves her belt from Ultimate Direction so much shes kept it for 10 years.
Stash it in your pants.
Other runnersincluding Julie Verone, whos based in Merrick, New Yorkprefer the protection of a zipped back pocket.
Tuck it into your sports bra.
Bras with pockets in the front instead eliminate that particular hassle.
Clip it to your clothing.
Stow it in your hydration pack.
That meant I had to become pretty skilled at carrying any fluids I needed with me.
Okay, if youmustcarry your phone in your hand, at least encase it first.
Although Lacey advises against holding your phone, she also knows some runners will choose to.
