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I am going to get a new cell phone which is a large rectangle phone. I normally run outdoors with my cell phone in my hand, as my present cell is small (and very old). Can anyone recommend a holder that works ? I need to have my phone with me, so running without cell is not an option. The arm holders seem difficult to get into if there is an emergency. Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you.
I am going to get a new cell phone which is a large rectangle phone. I normally run outdoors with my cell phone in my hand, as my present cell is small (and very old). Can anyone recommend a holder that works ? I need to have my phone with me, so running without cell is not an option. The arm holders seem difficult to get into if there is an emergency. Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you.
The arm holder is really going to be your only option? I understand your concern about emergencies, but the arm holder can rip off your arm in probably 3 seconds, the amount of time it would take you to get out of a pocket or any other holder.
I wouldn't do a belt clip because the constant jostling and the fact it's probably clipped onto some sort of athletic pant/short could make it slip off.
Just get an armband. I don't think you'll have to worry about getting it off in time.
You could also buy earbuds that double as a hands-free talking thingybob (orry I cannot think of the name of it). That way you won't have to talk the phone out of its' case.
I'd suggest getting a rig used for water (either fanny pack, belt, or camebak-type) Some of them have pockets/pouches, or you could pretty easily sew on a pouch yourself (or have it done at a sewing shop).
Such a rig will be specifically designed for running (weight distribution, comfort, etc). Hydration backpack such as those from Nathan, Osprey, and Camelbak would be ideal. Studies have shown that a backpack-type rig is more efficient than hand held (energy-wise). Just google hydration backpack+running.
You might prefer fanny pack or belt-type. Coach Greg McMillian did an article about this at Running Times, and said that it tends to vary from person to person. He said he tried several rigs till he found one that worked for him. Look for a pouch that will hold it close to your body so that it won't bounce so much.
Just a word of warning if you plan to listen to music via that cell phone. A young adult was hit and killed by a train in our area because he couldn't hear the train whistle and the train couldn't stop fast enough. If you wear earphones, make sure you can hear your surroundings while out walking, jogging and biking.
Just a word of warning if you plan to listen to music via that cell phone. A young adult was hit and killed by a train in our area because he couldn't hear the train whistle and the train couldn't stop fast enough. If you wear earphones, make sure you can hear your surroundings while out walking, jogging and biking.
The person should have looked before crossing the tracks, even a deaf person can run just fine.
The person should have looked before crossing the tracks, even a deaf person can run just fine.
He was running along side the tracks, not crossing them. It's an area of the city where there aren't parks and people jog the railroad tracks. Trains come too closely and the wind force can suck you under. It's safe enough if the joggers can hear the trains. You can hear trains even when the horns are blowing.
It's downright foolish to feel you're safe to wear headphones blasting so loudly that you can't hear anything simply because deaf people stay safe. Deaf people know they have a safety disadvantage, and they protect themselves by being more alert that people who can hear. Most people who can hear but wear headphones don't step up their level of alertness.
You don't have to do anything wrong not look before crossing. You could be simply jogging on a sidewalk and a car behind you could lose control or skid on ice and up onto the sidewalk. If you can't hear it, you can't save yourself. It happens.
I'm not saying don't use headphones. I'm just saying make sure you can hear your surroundings. It's common sense.
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