Where to put keys when I run?

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Registered: 08-05-2003
Where to put keys when I run?
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Wed, 05-11-2005 - 1:13pm

Hope some of you runners can help me.

Sometimes I run on the treadmill and usually don't have to worry about this, but since the weather is nice now, I'm going to start running outside. However, I don't know what to do with my keys while I run. Most of my workout clothes don't have pockets. I know they sell armbands for such a purpose, but I run with my IPod mini strapped to my arm as it is and I don't want to be packing like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Are there any other key-holding devices available for running/sports in general?




Edited 5/11/2005 1:13 pm ET ET by bostondivac

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iVillage Member
Registered: 08-05-2003
Fri, 05-13-2005 - 8:36am

I have a top for my big Nalgene bottle for the same problem! They sell them at EMS, REI, etc- they're like $3. Wes used to tease me about mine and say they were for wusses- he'd much rather splash the water all over him, like an animal :-P

Thanks for all the suggestions, ladies, on where to put my keys.

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Registered: 05-01-2003
Fri, 05-13-2005 - 8:55am
What are these Nalgene bottles that you guys keep talking about?
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2003
Fri, 05-13-2005 - 12:38pm

They're reusable hard plastic bottles.






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Registered: 03-11-2004
Fri, 05-13-2005 - 2:56pm

nalgene brand bottles are made in the US, so that's a good reason to buy the nalgene brand.


the main reason i like them is that they are sturdier than other plastic water bottles, and they don't make the water taste funny (which is good in itself and also i think safer, though i don't have any evidence of it)

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Fri, 05-13-2005 - 5:12pm
Oh Jean, I'm not that big of a runner!! I just stop and walk and have a water break.
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Registered: 03-20-2003
Sat, 05-14-2005 - 8:05am
LOL, I have this fear that if I stop, my body will think, "Hey this is great" and refuse to start up again!

Jean,






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Registered: 04-02-2003
Mon, 05-16-2005 - 4:40pm
I have learned my lesson with this one. Don't put it in your sports bra, that's what I did when I first started running and that key was gone. It was to my car too so I was stuck at the field and this was before everyone had a cell phone, so I had to find a pay phone. What I do and (knock on wood) it has worked for me for the past 4 years. I untie my top lace of my sneaker and thread it through my lace holes (if that makes sense). Then make sure you double knot your sneakers, because when running they can loosen. Also, make sure you loop on your outer lace, just in case on the inner it could hit your other leg.

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