Cell phone for jogging?

Mad Lt. - 2007-08-19 1:15 AM I carry a motorola slvr in the pouch of my fuel belt, works fine.

Mad Lt. - 2007-08-19 2:15 AM

I carry a motorola slvr in the pouch of my fuel belt, works fine.

TacomaLuv - 2007-08-19 12:30 PM

fuel belt also makes a special add-on pouch that is waterproof that can be worn with the belt. After destroying an LG during a marathon, I got on of these... you would never think that throwing water over your neck to cool down that you are drenching your phone (okay... maybe *I* would never think)... heehee

GulfCoastSwimmer - 2007-08-19 3:41 PM

I think Cingular had the Pantech C300...not sure if they still make it, but they advertised it as the smallest flip phone.

phoenixazul - 2007-08-19 7:03 PM
so I bought a bum bag (the word "fanny pack" is hillarious!)

phoenixazul - 2007-08-19 7:03 AM

x2 on the 'betes train.

When I was at school, I would go without it, but I always told people where I was going/ how far I was going. On long run days, Id run in loops, making sure to pass by my apartment before going on the next loop and ring the doorbell to let my roomie know I was OK.

when I lived in Belfast, I didn't always have that same sort of availability (roomies went home a lot and weren't in the dorm all the time), so I bought a bum bag (the word "fanny pack" is hillarious!) that had a neat waterbottle holder and a cell phone holster. I figured it would be easier to call 999 that way or to call a cab if I needed to if I had it. I think it cost me 18 pound? and came with a water bottle. and it was neat and reflective! and it had places to put glucose tabs...and CD's...and money in case I needed an OJ on the run...can ye tell I'm a bit paranoid?

psycladybug - 2007-08-19 10:57 PM



haha! actually, i think you are smart. During highschool i used to run with those white glucose tab packets in my socks b/c my mom wouldn't let me leave for a run without it. although i was reluctant at the time, now i get it. Low blood sugars can be dangerous and scary, its best to be over prepared. I always carry a Gu with me now. They work sooo fast.

kerry

Do you mean the square BD brand ones?

Ugggh, have you ever tried the glucose gel? Imagine eating vaseline, and that's it. It's just plain old not nice. Gu, hammergel, Sport Beans and OJ are my best friends.

psycladybug - 2007-08-20 1:55 PM



yup. square, white and not tasty. I keep the orange Dex 4 tabs around just in case, they are a little better. As for the glucose gel...yea I've had to use it back in the day when I my diabetes was a little out of control. Its gross, but it works well if you have a seizure (no chewing required). Now that I know about Gu vanilla bean (yum), I plan on stock piling both for tri training and blood sugar emergencies. OJ works fast, but its very acidic and can make me throw up if I have it too close to working out.

I've never tried sport beans...what are they? they sound weird.

kerry

phoenixazul - 2007-08-20 11:18 AM

SportBeans are something that Jelly Belly came up with...they're jelly beans w/ electrolyte replacements! They're pretty tasty too, but sometimes they can be too sweet.

gamebofh - 2007-08-19 9:57 PM



For guys who wear it in the front...better or worse than "scrotum bag"?

-Jot "Yes I do have one an wear it in the front"

TROGDOR - 2007-08-20 3:58 PM

iPhone???

I know it's not small... It's not cheap.... but it's a phone, an ipod, and it links to google maps... plus you already have AT&T... right?

as far as waterproof? Ziplock.