Mike Hock wrote:
Just been out for my morning run and saw five other runners. ALL were carrying a phone with them. WHY?
I use my phone as an incandescent
Mike Hock wrote:
Just been out for my morning run and saw five other runners. ALL were carrying a phone with them. WHY?
I use my phone as an incandescent
I love Mike Hock!
Honest Mike, stay off the drugs.
As already mentioned, there could be a ton of reasons why someone would run with a phone. Maybe they have a sick/elderly family member and need to be available in case something happens?
I drive to a park that has had frequent car break-ins lately. I could see why someone would prefer to run with their phone as opposed to leaving it in the car.
Always great when you're driving behind someone running down a country lane.
You, driving at 6 mile an hour. Them, music blaring, in the moment, unaware you're trying to pass.
Happened to me dozens of times
Remember this guy, who left his phone in the car?
safety first wrote:
Remember this guy, who left his phone in the car?
6-8 mile run?
Well which distance was it??
They don’t know because he died, dumdum
Well if they needed drones to try and find him/ never found him a phone would not have saved him.
You're not going to die of heat exhaustion walking back to a car on an hour run, probably massive heart attack.
One time I broke my Garmin the week of a local Turkey Trot but ended up winning with 17:30 5k, carrying my phone in hand the whole way.
Sorry you look down upon my hobby jogger glory sir, it was a fun time.
A phone will not prevent a bear attack or being raped either.
Mike Hock wrote:
A phone will not prevent a bear attack or being raped either.
Well neither will a watch but I might wear one anyway.
Every once in a while I will hear an alleged rapist say “It couldn’t possibly have been me and you need to check out this other dude because Mike Hock wasn’t working.”
He died dumdum wrote:
They don’t know because he died, dumdum
So they pulled 6-8 miles out of their ass huh dum dum?
Prolly would've had time to stop his watch if wearing a Garmin.
Mike Hock wrote:
Just been out for my morning run and saw five other runners. ALL were carrying a phone with them. WHY?
WHY???? WHY CAN YOU NOT UNPLUG YOURSELF FROM YOUR DIGITAL TAG A FEW HOURS A WEEK!!!!!
Whether a ridiculous flippy belt or a ridiculous arm holder, it looks INSANE. Especially as phones are now the size of a laptop/tablet.
"I need it for Strava"
You can get a second hand Garmin for 50 quid, 100 new, JUST GET ONE!!!
"I need it for music"
You shouldn't be listening to music!!! Even an incredibly average runner like me running 6/7 min miles you should be concentrating on form, cadence, what's around you. Seen so many people clattered in races while listening to music
Also if you go to a race (a social event) and listen to music you are likely a sociopath and likely neurodivergent. You should be interacting with people around you. Ban all music and phones from ALL races. NOW!
"I might need it in an emergency"
You're running to Tesco and back, not some Demoor-esque mountain run. Take an emergency contact number if that concerned.
Phones and running do not mix!!!!
PLEASE LEAVE IT AT HOME FROM NOW ON!!!!
Job requires me to carry a phone with me when I'm on call. How exactly does this affect your quality of life?
Some people have kids. Some people like to listen to music. Streaming is probably #1 reason. Some want a phone in case of emergencies. Women might feel safer in case some creep starts following them.
What is it your problem?!
lwood wrote:
Running with music on long runs is amazing. Some of my best pictures have been taken on runs. Step your game up.
I was firmly anti-phone during my runs until I discovered playing music out loud from my phone during runs. I don't feel safe wearing headphones plus most don't stay well in my ears so this was the best way for me to listen to music while running.
Who is that uncoordinated that their form goes to caca while listening to music? 🤔
wetpits wrote:
Who is that uncoordinated that their form goes to caca while listening to music? 🤔
Well Mike Hock does get a wee bit wobbly when I strap it to my phone.
9/10 but I had to look up meaning of "incandescent" so 1 point deduction. Shoulda just said "angry" and had me thinking the morons with their phones made you feel like a light bulb.