I collect running belts like other runners stockpile shoes. There’s just something so satisfying about heading out for an hour or so with everything you need in a diddy pouch round your waist. So I was thrilled to receive a couple to try out (I’d obviously hit an acceptable number of followers…)
First off here is the Runzie – a bib holder from Swag Savvy.
I was keen to try this because I knew it was definitely something I’d use if I liked it; I get so fed up of safety pin holes in my treasured running gear and usually my fingers as well.
Your bib slides into the plastic pocket on the front of the Runzie and there’s a zippered large sized pocket which easily carried my phone, keys, tissues, suncream and a few jelly babies. I liked the fact that the waistband isn’t elasticated as with all the bouncing around these just stretch and get longer and longer in quite a short time.
One thing I just loved, LOVED(!) was how easy it was to get at my phone. I nearly always want to take pics on the go and my phone is often so tight and snug in a running belt that I just can’t access it without stopping and fiddling.
I went out for about 45 mins so haven’t done a super long run with it yet-I will do though.
Any downsides? Can’t think of any except I’m not a fan of black so more Runzie colours would be nice!
I also tried out a Buddy Pouch which uses magnets to hold it in place over our running tights or shorts.
Once I’d shoved my phone and keys and some jelly sweets in there I did worry my tights might end up round my ankles(!) but no! All stayed put. RESULT!
Now-repeat after me-I HAVE ENOUGH BELTS..!
