Running with an iPod...

[cezza30]

When I go running outside I like to take my iPod with me, but I hate carrying things as I run and I don't like wearing any kind of bag (fussy aren't I )

Have any of you ever tried the things that strap the ipod to your arm? They are like an elastic band that goes around your arm and the ipod fits in it somehow. I'm just wondering if they actually stay in place or if they slide around as you run, because I know that'll annoy me and I don't want to order one if they move lots.

I'm very irritable hehe, maybe I should just run without the ipod!

 

[Allie-Cat]

I have heard that they run big--the armband--that was from one guy though--I have the hook on to the waist--I like it and run with it.

 

[scorpiogirl]

I think I would prefer the clip too. I'm weird about things feeling "even". ex: my socks have to be the same height, I can't have one shoe tighter than the other...that kind of thing. I think the armband would drive me nuts. I see a lot of people using them though - so they must work well.

 

[*Bunny*]

I use the clip / arm band / and just hold it .. all depends on what I'm doing

Running / Sprinting etc.

SG I am so with you on the "even" thing ... it's bizzare

Sometimes I NEED something in my hand when I run ... & I have the bigger POD not the babies these days, but still on the arm it annoys my, but works during sprinting & slipping ...

 

[myway]

I think I would prefer the clip too. I'm weird about things feeling "even". ex: my socks have to be the same height, I can't have one shoe tighter than the other...that kind of thing. I think the armband would drive me nuts. I see a lot of people using them though - so they must work well.

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!Lol. I have the same thing(about needing to feel "even". I can't even stand to carry things in my pockets b/c of it. Maybe a couple of bucks or my ID but if it's something that adds weight or a different feeling to one side of my body than the other.... It's totally nutz.

 

[Sassy69]

I originally bought the little Shuffle because it comes w/ the lanyard, but I sweat so hard that it gets soaked and eventually disgusting. I bought the little clippy thing for it & it works fine. The armband thing - when I get going I usually get a megafuckingsickpump in my biceps and cannot deal w/ shit on them when they are trying to contract. Not to mention the armband thing would then get disgusting from sweat as well.

 

[T-Cake]

I own a different type of mp3 player that I keep on my arm via a velcro strap, and I have sensitive skin, so sometimes I have issues with the sweaty band + my skin reacting together the wrong way. Also, if you are doing cardio and it slips on the velcro just a little bit... it might start to scratch your arm up too. I find myself pulling my band up higher on my bicep the sweatier I get.

I can deal with it... but I think the clip sounds like a great idea! Try that out.

 

[velvett]

I think I would prefer the clip too. I'm weird about things feeling "even". ex: my socks have to be the same height, I can't have one shoe tighter than the other...that kind of thing. I think the armband would drive me nuts. I see a lot of people using them though - so they must work well.

OMG

I am the same way...
I have to have a watch and a braclet on the other wrist.

I have a pod - the arm band drove me nuts.
I just hold mine.

I saw the Nano in person the other day.... I bet that would clip well

 

[cezza30]

I'm beyond fussy . . . I could clip it to my waistband, but my running trousers are quite flimsy and the weight of it would probably pull them down. Heaven forbid you suggest for me to buy new running trousers though, can't be doing something like that hehe

I think I'm just weird.

I think I might try duct taping it to my body, it won't move then!

 

[T-Cake]

I think I might try duct taping it to my body, it won't move then!

Owww!

Although THAT would be a site to see -- a woman running down the street with a large wad of duct tape and this little iPod glued to her side.

And I'm right there with you about buying new shorts/pants! Duct tape is cheaper anyhow!

 

[Sassy69]

I also need the flexibility to move the damn thing out of the way on diff exercises.

 

[cezza30]

Owww!

Although THAT would be a site to see -- a woman running down the street with a large wad of duct tape and this little iPod glued to her side.

And I'm right there with you about buying new shorts/pants! Duct tape is cheaper anyhow!

Oww indeed, though I might be able to save on some waxing bills with this idea!

I can't get new trousers, these ones are perfect and all other ones feel horrible on (super fussy me again!). I'll wear these ones till they literally fall off and cannot be worn anymore!

 

[jenscats5]

I have a Shuffle & use the armband cuz I HATED the lanyard & the pants-clip pulls my pants down or it "bounces/jiggles" on the waistband & irritates me.....

When I used to run outside, I didn't use a MP3 player for safety...

 

[cezza30]

I have a Shuffle & use the armband cuz I HATED the lanyard & the pants-clip pulls my pants down or it "bounces/jiggles" on the waistband & irritates me.....

When I used to run outside, I didn't use a MP3 player for safety...

I only wear it in one ear down low so I can still hear around me. I don't really need it, I may even try to go without it. In fact, ignore the whole thread hehe!

 

[sbt2082]

I have the mini and I use the clip for mine as well and it seems to work good... sometimes I switch to the arm band but as it was mentioned above it starts to slip with the sweat and ya gotta continually tighten it which becomes a pain too!

 

[superqt4u2nv]

OMG

I am the same way...
I have to have a watch and a braclet on the other wrist.

I have a pod - the arm band drove me nuts.
I just hold mine.

I saw the Nano in person the other day.... I bet that would clip well

I have the nano and I either slip it in a pocket if my pants or shorts have one or down my sports bra

 

[jenscats5]

I only wear it in one ear down low so I can still hear around me. I don't really need it, I may even try to go without it. In fact, ignore the whole thread hehe!

See, if my armband starts to slip I just get my Bicep Flex-On & it stays in place.....

 

[msam76]

my armband works pretty well. I use it all the time. even when lifting. Sometime it can rub your skin, but i will usually adjust it when I first notice that happening

 

[Jamie Lynn]

I have a mini and always use the armband. I didn't get the armband that would come from Apple but rather some other company and it is not velcro so it is really comfortable and never moves on me. I really like it but I guess it is all about personal preference.