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Carrying equipment whilst running

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Hi all,

I have signed up for a 10km run. I am currently on a closed-loop system with Dexcom sensor and an omnipod pump. I was wondering how other people manage longer runs with a phone for checking blood sugars, PDM for pump control and some fast-acting carbs.

Any advice greatly appreciated!!
 
I have a small camelbak.
As well as water (which does slosh around a bit), I can fit hypo treatment, finger prick meter, credit card, thin showeproof jacket, etc.
I usually wear leggings with aside pocket so my phone is easy to access. I use this to read my CGM and as a PDM for my pump.

I tried a bum bag but found the camelbak could be held more snuggly.

There are also "running gilets" which are very thin with pockets which could be an alternative.
 
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I don’t run, but I ride a horse, which is the same problem, carrying things snugly so they won’t bounce around, but having them instantly accessible without needing to take a backpack off. I use a phone pocket in the side of my riding tights style jodhpurs, which holds it snugly against my thigh, and a Spibelt style belt for the rest, (I use a cheap imitation, but same principle. I just checked spelling by Googling 'Spibelt', and found myself on the US site, but I noticed they actually have belts called 'Diabetic belts'!)
 
Are the running gillets similar to ultra vests? I've used these on longer events for nutrition hydration and various first aid type bits and bobs.

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I have just been to a garden centre between Skirlaugh and Coniston in East Yorkshire. There are various other shops there that sell antiques, collectibles and a big variety of other things, including this.
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When I was distance running, I bought a little waistband thing (a bit like a SpiBelt). It has a little pocket for small items like a phone and hypo treatments, plus a holder for a water bottle. There seemed to be a selection in places like Sports Direct.
 
Chris Hobson said:
Are the running gillets similar to ultra vests? I've used these on longer events for nutrition hydration and various first aid type bits and bobs.

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I have just been to a garden centre between Skirlaugh and Coniston in East Yorkshire. There are various other shops there that sell antiques, collectibles and a big variety of other things, including this.
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£35.
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I was thinking of something much much lighter. I think I would overheat in one of those today.
I have only seen runners wearing them. Never looked for them until now.
I think these are them. They include “hydration packs” https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/gear/clothes/g43493354/best-hydration-packs/
 
For a 10k a running belt will likely be sufficent. I ran a marathon using a belt. This video is worth a look at to see various options available -
- I went for the Compressport belt. Enough space for a phone, a battery block (in case phone goes low on battery), PDM, soft water bottle (won't be needed on a 10k), food, and more. Wishing you well on your runs!!
 
Sometimes I take a bumbag for running, but it does annoy me unless fully packed, its been cold so I will start with a hat on and it might end up in there, so less annoying but bulky/

Pre PDM / HCL I would cope with my phone in an arm band or leggings pocket, glucose tabs in bra / sock.

But now I prefer the phone for the watch alerts and PDM, so side pockets in leggins on each side and the old glucose in the bra works best for me, as above if I've not cleaned my side pocket leggings then its bumbag.

For rugby my kit is on the side (bumbag) for training and match days on the water bottle carrier so when that's on I can check my phone / PDM and have what I need near me quite often.
 
As I only take 3 glucose tablets with me when I run, I always find a small pocket enough. This has sufficed for half and full marathons.
I entered an ultra marathon this year but a kidney infection put paid to the training (for want of a better word) and I couldn't get enough miles in. But even that I probably would only take a small pocket as food and drink available every 10k.
 
JonathanGi said:
I entered an ultra marathon this year but a kidney infection put paid to the training (for want of a better word) and I couldn't get enough miles in. But even that I probably would only take a small pocket as food and drink available every 10k.
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I may be misunderstanding what you mean by a small pocket, as I thought most ultras had mandatory kit list that would require some kind of pack to carry it all in.
 
In my running group we have a couple of GP's, a diabetic practice nurse and an ex-prison governor. Not too sure how he fits in!
 
JonathanGi said:
In my running group we have a couple of GP's, a diabetic practice nurse and an ex-prison governor. Not too sure how he fits in!
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We have a current prison officer on our rugby team, can see her skills in action on the pitch :D
The medical people are useful too actually, but shes a powerhouse ha!
 
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