Running with the G1

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I recently discovered the my tracks app for android and now take my phone with me whenever I go running. Only problem however: I need to keep holding the phone in my hand. Because I need a GPS signal I can't just put it in my pocket.

Does anyone know a good way to somehow strap the phone to my body (my arm or hip) in a way that it can see the gps sattelites? I've seen arm-straps for the iphone for exactly that purpose, but I can't find something suitable for the G1.

You might be able to squeeze it into the iphone one.. someone should try and report back if they know anyone with one of these..would be usefull to use when working out as music player..

I've been using MyTracks with my G1 in my pocket and it had no trouble picking up the GPS signals.

Regards,

Dave

I use this:

http://www.amazon.com/ArmBand-Genera...8504261&sr=1-9

The screen is a little difficult to use while in the case and the fit could be better, but it is usable.

Originally Posted by foxmeister

I've been using MyTracks with my G1 in my pocket and it had no trouble picking up the GPS signals.

Regards,

Dave

Me too - Fire it up and wait for satellites, start the recording and drop it in my pocket. Never had a drop out or loss of signal. Have you tried it yet?

armband

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This was recommended to me over on GDGT, but I haven't bought it yet

http://www.sportline.com/product.php?prod=42

Also check out Buddy Runner, I greatly prefer it to myTracks.

Amazon and eBay have a few armbands as well, right now I am holding the g1 in my hand. Its not so bad.

Originally Posted by JanetPanic

I use this:

http://www.amazon.com/ArmBand-Genera...8504261&sr=1-9

The screen is a little difficult to use while in the case and the fit could be better, but it is usable.

I use this armband when I run with the G1. It fits kinda tight in the case and sometimes pushes on the volume buttons. A quick adjustment of the phone usually fixes this. I have no problems using the screen with the case but sometimes the glare makes it hard to see the screen. I wear the phone and the armband upside down so it makes it a bit easier to use. As foxmeister and Saiboogu said the gps also works in your pocket after you link up to the gps satellites. I also really liked ordering from iarmbands, it was cheap and was delivered quickly to my house, good customer service, which you don't see to often these days.

I found a cheap samsung armband set at Walgreens or CVS which came with two different types of straps and one carring case. The G1 actually didn't fit into the original pouch so used the Neoprene pouch that the phone came with. I cut to slits on the back to put the band through and on the front I cut out a portion out for the screen. Worked perfect and the Neoprene pouch is tough and still in great shape. I was using it for all my gym sessions and may go back to it if the S9's I bought keep acting up.

I haven't been able to run with my G1 without holding it, because when I'm wearing gym shorts it flys around like a brick and can be painful too.

The unfortunate thing is, I use it as an MP3 player when I'm running, and the now 10 foot cord that I use is a pain to jog with, along with carrying a water bottle.

I sue my G1 with an OOOLD ipod armband case. The G1 actually sticks out the top since it's much longer than my iPod, but since it's a tight fit, it doesn't do anywhere. If you're using it for music as well, you need to upgrade to a stereo bluetooth headset. You'll love it. I'm using the Motorola S9 (which I also used with my HTC Touch)