The first armband worked well but I couldn’t stop wondering “what if I made a woven version?” Would it work better? Would it be annoying when I have to run holding a car tyre? 
Frankly, everything is annoying when you choose to run holding a car tyre at 6am in the morning.
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| The bag fits my iPhone with the antennae like a glove. |
Those alternative fabric choices wouldn’t have worked and I might have been asked by the group to go join to the pilates class down the hallway instead.
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| This back view shows how the bands have been attached. The velcro is sewn on. |
I’ve used
- Stash fabric leftover from walking shorts I made last year for a Singapore trip
- a normal zip
- stick on and sew velcro that I had leftover from making Oz tags for my youngest nephew and niece.
The fabric is a linen poly blend and it’s dark and slubby. It washes easily.
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| I store these running gadgets in this armband but keep both armband versions in my training bag. |
The guys at the gyms asked what the armband was for (a new toy), so there’s a bit of interest now. I sure hope those guys can sew :))
This armband works just as well my Hyundai Excel version of Melissa’s armband, so I have 2 versions. They both work and I can alternate using them when I train.
My average beats per minute (BPM) during training has gone up and that’s a good thing.
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Hello Maria – I prefer version 2 of the armband, but I have to admit I would not ever do personal training with tyres at 6 in the morning (nor would I remember my phone if I did!) Very inventive pouch.
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What a great idea. I recently came home from my morning run and told my husband that I am going to have to take my phone wih me as I was almost hit by a crazy bicycle rider. My pants do not have pockets so thanks for a great idea.
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I'm impressed.
I do my working out at 6pm, not 6am. And car tires are not involved.
Tonight I did balletone (toning using ballet moves). I really enjoy that class.
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The armbands are probably your best bet since arms tend to pool sweat alot less than some other places on your body. When I worked at Apple, I can't tell you how many times joggers would bring their shuffle, ipod, iphone in that wasn't working because they put in their pants, bra, etc and then sweat all over it.
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Maureen. I believe you. Oh but that's so bad for so many reasons.
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I am so guilty of wearing the phone inside the pants waistband….
Would love to see your phone armband on your arm. This is such a great idea! I always want my phone with me when I'm out with the dogs.
Car tires in your workout? I'm impressed!
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Clever ideas!! Is this your brain child? I love them!!
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