If you're like me, then running with your phone and music is a must. I need to have music to get me through my runs, and I personally like my husband being able to track where I am with my phone, just in case anything happens. Wearing an armband is fine, but it can also be a pain the butt. It's hard finding the right band to fit your phone without having to take off your phone case, as well as one that is going to fit your arm without rubbing it raw or the velcro coming undone halfway through the run. And c'mon - how many of you have put your armband on to go for a run to be overwhelmed with a stinky stench? And then you get to run with that stinky armband, because you don't have time to wash it before your run......
Not only do I need to have my phone with me on my runs, but certain times of the year require tissues, gloves, and now with the way things have been in this world, I also carry mace. When Move More Fitness gave me the opportunity to try out the Apparatuz Running Belt for free in exchange for a review, I was eagerly willing to give it a go. Too many times have I lost tissues and gloves when they have fallen out of my pockets during a run. One time I actually lost my house key in my backyard after a run. It fell out of my armband, and I spent a good hour searching through my backyard to find it so that I could get in my house.
When the belt arrived, I was very pleased with how lightweight it was. There are two little slits on each side for you to put your items in. I wasn't so sure I could squeeze my Samsung Galaxy S6 and it's case into those tiny holes, but it went in with no problem! I also carried tissues with me, and although I didn't yet need my thin gloves, I do think that they will fit perfectly during my late fall/winter runs, too. The belt has a velcro closure and is super easy to put on. My mace has a strap on it so that it attaches to my hand, for easy access. During my summer runs when I carry water, I will likely put my mace in my belt as well.
My first run was during an unseasonably hot October day. I ran without a shirt and didn't have any issues with the belt at all. My next run, however, I discovered that the belt does ride up if you wear it over your clothes. I tried it a few times, and each time, it rode up. The only way to solve it was to wear it under my shirt, which to me, is no big deal.
I have to say that I really do enjoy wearing my Apparatuz Running Belt and will likely wear it for the majority of my runs going forward. I will no longer have to worry about getting a runner's tan on my arm from my armband, nor will I have to worry about a nasty stench during my run, unless it's coming from me....lol. I am not a distance runner, as the most I run is 6 miles. But if you are, I can imagine that this would be great product to have to carry all of your gels and other nutrition.
If you'd like to give it a try, you can order it on Amazon and use the code "MMF4SPCL to get 22% off the already low price. If you buy it, let me know what you think!
