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What do you bring with you?
Water? Music? House keys? Cell Phone?!
Now that the weather is warming up, I'd love to start running outside instead of on the treadmill. Tell me your secrets!
I knot my housekey to my shoe laces and then I leave, no water (but if it's a hot day I go on a path where I know water stops can be had), only rarely do I bring my cell phone, and just the thoughts in my head.
I only bring my keys and some change in case I need to make a phone call or buy a bottle of water. I don't like to listen to music because I am a bit paranoid and feel more secure if I am aware of all of my surroundings!
Keys & mini MP3 player. I even have a separate keychain with just the housekey so it's less to carry. I like to keep it as minimal as possible.
If I'm somewhere I'm unfamiliar with, I may bring my cell phone and maybe a few dollars in case I get lost and/or my blood sugar drops quickly. I'll only worry about water if it's REALLY hot and I don't expect to pass any water fountains.
Oh yeah, I do bring a couple dollars sometimes in my shorts pocket in case I need to stop, depends on how long the run is.
If I have pockets with zippers I zip my house key up. If not I put it on a chain and wear it as a necklace. If I tuck it into my shirt I don't even notice it's there :)
I have an ipod shuffle so I clip that to my shorts and run with that. I don't bring my cell or a water. My cell is too heavy and I hate running and holding a water! So I just drink up before and after...
Just keys and iPod. We do have water fountains along our running path, though.
Ipod shuffle and house keys. All of my running shorts have a little key pouch, so I don't have to carry them. I never bring water, but I run in areas with lots of water fountains, so it isn't a problem. And, really, unless I'm running over an hour, I usually don't need water.
I have shorts with a zip pocket so I put in my house key (one key = no jingling) and my cell phone. I hydrate before and after. It also helps that I don't run very long!
I wear a slim runner's belt that I got at Dicks or Sports Authority and I run with my house keys (or my ID badge if I'm at work), and music. I've been using my iPhone for music and its good to have a cell if I'm not familiar with the area, but its too heavy for longer runs, so I just use my Sansa clip mp3 player if it is daylight and I know the area. I don't always listen to music. Sometimes it is nice and calming to listen to your surroundings. Sometimes I carry Gu chomps or another energy thing, but only if I'm going more than 7 or 8 miles. I don't carry water. If I'm going 10-12 or more miles, I try to plan two loops or plant a water bottle at the midway point. I also usually carry tissues in my belt.
Good luck with your running!!
Housekeys and music (ipod shuffle). I HATE carryiing my keys though, so I try to run when FI is at home and can buzz me upstairs.
I just have my car fob (no key for my car). What I really need to have is an ID on my shoe (you never know what will happen). It's stupid too because I have tons of snap on shoe ids (made by SmartId) that has space for me to write my dr's name, my ins policy number, blood type, contact info. And it doesn't bounce.
We really should include some type of id when we go out to run! I don't carry water b/c my coach makes sure it's on the route for us.
I take my house key off of my main key ring and have a small clip that I use to attach it to my ipod arm band. I don't take any water, but I don't find that I really need it. I just drink a lot when I get back. I wish I had a way to take my cell phone or some id with me, but I haven't really figured that one out yet.
I'm house key (in zip up pocket of running leggings), music (iphone or ipod nano) and a couple of pounds so that if I do get dehydrated (no water fountains our way) I can get a drink of water somewhere.
I'm trying to do a lot of outside running now, because in a month or so when the pollen really hits I'll find it really tough to run outdoors -- same as in the autumn.
I put all my things in my car (like housekeys -- I need a buiding and a apt key), so I just throw them in my car and take my car remote.
In the summer, I wear a water belt and Gu (I do fairly long runs, however, anything less than one hour I don't bring water or Gu).
I don't carry my cellphone, unless I'm alone (I usually run with a group, or with my fiance), and when I am and I'm not wearing the water belt, I wear this, which I highly recommend: http://www.ifitnessinc.com/products.htm
I have the neoprene one, since I sweat too much in the summer and don't want to get things wet! It's fairly comfortable and doesn't bounce.
Thanks for all the comments! I think you've all given me the courage to try it out.
I'll be running in a residential/commercial area though so I know there won't be any water fountains. I'll probably try it without bringing any and then see how it goes. I tend to get really thirsty so if I start to go for long runs, I might have to bring something.
I carry a key in my running shorts pocket, ipod nano, garmin watch, road ID, and sport beans/other fuel for 8+ mile runs. For water I LOVE the amphipod 20 ounce handheld bottle. It has a zippered pocketed hand strap and is ergonomicaly designed to fit your hand...much more comfortable than trying to carry a regular water bottle. I tried a water belt and also didn't think that was very comfortable so this is a good alternative. For me, 20 ounces of water is enough for the half-marathon distance.
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpage-AHHBPHG.html
Enjoy running outside! It's so much nice than the 'mill! :)
I keep the key at home and just use the keypad on teh garage to come back in. Otherwise, it's me and what do I take with? my dogs!!!
most running shorts/tops have a little pocket inside just big enough to keep a key or two. when i run with my ipod i can also slip the key into the armband pouch (like behind the ipod). I'm thinking you could also keep an ID in the ipod pouch too (they are about the same size if you have a regular size ipod).
I leave the keys at home/in the car, but that's mostly because I've only owned cars I can break into myself without causing any damage and I live in a fairly safe area.
I don't take water unless it's super hot. If it is, then I take one of the backpack/water thingies or plan a route with water stops, usually the former though.
I don't take my cell phone, because when I had one I tended to focus on that instead.
If it's a rough area I bring pepper spray with me for dogs and/or people.
I do about half the runs with an iPod and half without. It just depends on how long the run is and where I'm at...and if it's charged haha!
I bring an ipod and that's it. There's always someone home when I run, so I don't have to bring my keys. I don't run longer than a half hour, so I don't bring water.
i bring my water, keys and cellphone but leave them in the car. i wear a watch to keep time so i slide my car key onto the strap and keep it there while i'm running.
I have a fuel belt so I use that. It's super helpful if you're going on long runs! And with that it'll hold my keys and my cell phone in the little back pocket that it has. Then I just strap my iPod to my arm and go!
May I recommend you ladies making sure you get a Road-ID with emergency contact info on it? Just be safe out there!
I always bring water (Arizona = hot and dry), which means I always either have a water belt, Camelbak, or water bottle with a strap, and all of them have space for at least my car/house key. Any long runs, I do with other people, plus I have enough space to keep my cell if I need to (but usually don't -- my friends and I have each other's emergency contact info). Accel Gel and Sport Beans for longer runs!
I bring my I pod shuffle and cell phone just to be safe. I try to get shorts or pants with a pocket for my phone so I don't have to carry it. I rarely take water unless its super hot. And if I don't plan my route ahead of time on walkjogrun.net I wear a pedometer so I know how far I've gone. I either tie my key on my shoe laces like somebody said or just put my house keys and such in the garage and key in the code when i get home. And always make sure you have some kind of ID on, even if its in your phone.
I run w/ my ipod and ID.
I don't run w/ a cell phone - if something happened to me (knock on wood) I want people to know who I am and where I live. My ID fits in my ipod nano case 
Housekeys and iPod - I have an ankle thingy that I can put my keys in (it is attached to my ankle like a really small fanny pack), an armband for my iPod, and a flashing light for my street-side arm (just in case it starts to get dark).
I'll NEVER run again w/o my cell. Last spring I was on a park path and a biker went head first into a tree & dislocated his shoulder. I was the only one around & wasn't able to call 911. Luckily he had his cell his bike pack. He stayed conscious till a cop car came, but was out by the time the ambulance got there. Lesson learned.
I have an old school tiny ipod shuffle, so I clip that on. I also clip my ID & house key to my clothing with a binder clip (totally stole this one from Real Simple mag).
I bring my cell phone (usually) and a house key. When I'm outside I never run with ear phones on--it's harder to hear cars on busier streets or people behind you. Also, it's nice to just have some (relative) quiet during the day. I should carry my ID, but at least my phone has an ICE entry.
If you're new to running outside, the Runner's World What to Wear tool might be helpful.
Water and my FI : )...He holds the keys&cell i tend to not have pockets.
ipod only - i would lose keys lol, plus i only need a numerical code to get in my house
i suppose my phone would be smart in case someone tried to kill me....but uhhh i highly doubt that would happen in the tiny town of Clemson
...knock on wood.
if you don't hear from me in 2 weeks send a search party ;)
I bring a water bottle and keep the car key in my itty bitty zippered pocket of my Lulu Lemon shorts. For longer runs, I use my Fuel Belt which has a small zippered pouch.
I live in NYC too - bring a key (tie to my shoes if I don't have a pocket), my shuffle and $20 (in a pocket or exercise bra). I once fell running in Riverside Park and hurt my shoulder and should have taken a cab home, but with no $ I had to walk myself home (and then to the ER). New Yorkers are amazing in not noticing anything weird - including a dirty bleeding girl holding her shoulder in place. cops too.
I would only carry water if I were running far on a very hot day. Otherwise, I would stop and buy a bottle if I really needed it., but I try to run where there are water fountains Where in the city do you run?
I carry a wristlet with my cell, ipod (just loud enough to hear the music), house key and ID.
I have a slim runners belt that I bought at a race about a year ago. It's big enough for some cash, key to the car/house, gu, and my phone.
If I am going on a long run, I wear a fuel belt with water in it. I also wear a running watch (to keep time and distance) and a little wrist bracelet with pepper spray attached. (This is probably the result of watching too much Law & Order SVU, but I run in a remote area and it makes me feel better).
I also love my ipod shuffle for its size, but I sweat A LOT and it shorted out on me during my first marathon. I am looking for some sort of water proof case for it...and a hat. I always wear a hat!
My hubby takes the keys and I take a cell phone. We run as a team. We hydrate before and after.
Ipod nano and house key here. There comes a point where you can have too much gear on you and I'm glad I'm not the only one that doesn't run with a cell phone. My co-worker gets on my case about it all the time but I run during the day in residential and city streets. If I were running in a remote location I can see where it may be necessary.
There are some cute ankle socks out there that have zippered pockets. Of course you can only use these once before you have to wash them. Curves sells them through Avon and I've seen similar brands at specialty sports stores.
I use a reflective arm band much like the one in the picture which also has a zippered pocket. It's good for a key and $ but not much else.
I bought myself one of those belts with the pocket and water bottle holder but I hated it's bulkyness and never use it.
I agree with Rhubarb Pie on the "no-headphones" when I run but I do wear a set that rests nicely on my shoulders and I just play the music loud enough for me (and whoever is in the vicinity) can hear. Don't forget to run against traffic if you're on a street that has no sidewalks.
One other thing I wear is an i.d. bracelet I've had since elementary school. It has my name and my parents phone # on it.
Happy running!!!
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