In the near future, I am going to start going to my local Park Run. Now the only problem is that to take public transport, it will take me over an hour to get there. Alternatively I can drive taking me about 10 minutes.
So, I plan on driving. The only problem is that I have no idea what to do with my keys. I can leave everything I want to in the car and that leaves me with just my car key - which is a big bulky thing!
In the winter, I would happilly put my jacket on and the key in the zipable pocket.
Now that it is getting warmer, I would prefer not to run with a jacket on!
My running trousers have 2 side pockets but these are too shallow for me to risk putting anything in them.
So,
Option 1. Tie the key to the draw string of my running pants - I imagine this to be rather uncomfortable though!
Option 2. Try and convince the wife to sew some velcoro/zip onto the pockets
Option 3. Find a decent 'Shoe Pocket' to hold my key
My Mother in Law bought me something for Christmas, but I just don't trust it to stay on my shoe - it has a little clip which slides over the laces (I presume) but it looks cheap and likely to break off or something just as bad...
What would people advise me to get?
Thanks,
Comments
How big is the key? I usually take the ky fob off and put the key in a zip pocket in my kit, but if there's not pocket then I tie it to one of my shoe laces and tuck it in the lace a bit so it doesn't flap about.
It is a fairly big key - basically a block of plastic which the whole thing fits into the ignition. Not sure if it would tuck into my laces very easily. I can give that a try.
I already have an armband on which I use for my iPhone. I suppose I could look to see if I can find one with a pocket on as well.
Are you disabled? Inept? or just lazy?
Sew some flipping velcro on them yourself!
Hail Hail
Its a parkrun. Ie 5k. Why on earth do you need to take your iPhone with you? Ergo, leave the iPhone and use the armband for the key.
My hands do a BRILLIANT job of carrying things. Its only 5k ?
I take it you have a keyring on the fob ? So loop that over your finger whilst you run ?
OR use a gel belt - they have little wallets on the back thats big enough for an iphone.
OR leave it with your jacket at the finish and I'm sure a kindly marshal will do their best to guard it ?
OR take a leaf from a squirrel and bury it in the ground. May be best to also draw a map to help find the location again later. Dunno where you should carry the map though, Sorry.
The same thought crossed my mind
Or alternatively assuming you have 2 arms..... one armband on each ?
Actually thinking about it that might answer Wilkies question
+1 to each of the 3 above ...
Or just buy some shorts wth 'inner key fob pocket' - works fine for me. (although I do put plastic card type key fobs in a small poly bag first to keep dry)
Hiya Peter, only burglary if in a building or part of ! Theft is the word you are looking for
Why fumble with your keys? Try this. Works for me.
Thanks.
There are some great solutions. I would hold the keys, but I find that when I am running, things get so sweaty rather quickly that holding things becomes uncomfortable. As such I would prefer to avoid this where I can.
I take my iPhone with me so I can listen to music on my way round a run. I know a lot of people disagree with this, but I run for enjoyment and I enjoy listening to music whilst running.
The y-fumble looks like a great.
I must say though that the safety pin is possibly the best option. Simple and effective.
Thank you all
Disclaimer: I don't know which ParkRun you're doing, so I can't steal your motor even if you do this!
You could get a key box like surfers use. It attaches to the car's toeing eye and has a combination lock.
other type are available
I use two solutions - I got a £1 bumbag/fanny pack from Poundland, which I use when I want to take my wallet, keys and phone out running (hey, it's the only time we get to be alone!).
If I'm racing or doing a Park Run, I use an old money holder that goes round the waist that I got from Boots. It's really flat although the thinner straps can be uncomfortable.