The Jokeret S2 sports headphones are a solid pair of bluetooth headphones. They aren’t the best for running but do sound really good. I would definitely recommend checking them out.
The maker of this product did send me a unit to review for free. The opinions are still my own and I received no other compensation from the maker.
The FlipBelt by Level Terrain is probably my favorite running accessory. I used to run with an armband but it felt bulky and would pinch my skin on longer runs. Now that I found the FlipBelt it is so much better. Its super comfortable and fells like nothing is there. I can fit my phone and key and forget I even have it on. I strongly recommend it for any runners out there. Let me know what you think of it in the comments below.
I got sent an awesome pair of running headphones from Matone. These are the Matone QY8 running headphones. They sound really great and fit well in your ears. There isn’t too much noise from the cable rubbing on your neck and its long enough to not cause any issues if you need to turn your head. Check them out on amazon and let me know what you think in the comments below.
The maker of this product did send me a unit to review for free. The opinions are still my own and I received no other compensation from the maker.
I have always considered myself a runner. I started running in jr. high and ran through high school as well. I was never the fastest, or could run the longest, but I always enjoyed it. I have always wanted to get back into running and finally have gotten the motivation and time to do it. For about the last month and a half I have been really using my iPhone 6 to track all kinds of aspects of my health, and it has made a huge impact on me already. I wanted to sit down and write a post about all the running gear and iOS health apps I use in my day to day life so maybe someone else can get some good from it as well.
I don’t know why, but I love buying new running gear. Since this new kick I have added a few new things that I totally love to my collection. My favorite of these is my Flip Belt. I used to run with an arm band but always hated it. It was always so awkward to have a phone strapped to the side of my arm, but with the Flip Belt it is awesome. I put my iPhone 6 in the front pouch and have never had it budge on me. I totally forget that I even have it on me. The reason I take my phone is two fold. One for me to use RunKeeper to track my run and millage, the other is to listen to music. I use a pair of Soundpeats Qy7’s while I run and I love them. I also just got a new pair of Nike Free 5.0’s. Its my first pair of super light running shoes and after a few runs in them my feet feel great and I forget I even have them on when I run. I have always had an issue with shin splints so I got a pair of compression calf guards which have made a huge difference. I got setup with some awesome socks that make my runs even more comfortable. Finish all that off with some running shorts and shirts from nike and I’m all set. All this in tow makes my runs really great and allows me to focus on the run itself and not having to mess with all the stuff I want to take along with me.
I use about 9 different apps to track things all day long. The two most important are RunKeeper and Lifesum. I looked for a long time before settling down on these two apps. There are many competitors in the same space as them. RunKeeper gives me the most options and is already going to be compatible with my Apple Watch that should be here soon, and works great with all my running gear. Lifesum has the best UI of any calorie tracking app and makes it super simple to plug stuff in on the go and also helps me to make sure I am drinking enough water all day long. I use FitPort as a nice way to look at all my healthkit data and I use StepWise and Pedometer++ to track my steps all day long. The great thing about StepWise is that it adds active calories into healthkit which is really nice to track over time. I use Pillow to to track my sleep every night which gives me a great baseline start for how my day is going to be. The final apps are Wahoo 7 Minutes, Heart Rate by Runtastic and Buzz. These fill in the gaps where I need them.
All in all these apps help me keep my health organized, and it is really starting to make a difference. The iOS health apps that are out there are awesome, this is just a small taste of them all. I am already down 10 out of the 25 pounds I am hoping to loose.
FlipBelt – World’s Best Running Belt & Fitness Workout Belt
Mpow; Running Sport Sweatproof Armband Case
Soundpeats Qy7 V4.1 Bluetooth Mini Lightweight Wireless Stereo Bluetooth Earbuds
Nike Men’s Free 5.0 Running Shoe
2XU Non-Stirrup Compression Calf Guard
Saucony Men’s 6-Pack Performance No Show Socks
Nike Dri-Fit Fly Short 2.0
Nike Legend Dri-Fit Poly
RunKeeper
Lifesum
FitPort
StepWise
Pedometer++
Pillow
Buzz
I just got these headphones in and I absolutely love them. The Soundpeats Qy7 V4.1 Bluetooth Headphones fit so well and sound great. They are super comfortable while I’m running and just wearing them around the house. For me they have just the right amount of noise cancelation, just enough to hear the sound great, but I can still hear traffic while I’m out on a run. They come with tons of accessories to make them first into your ears perfect. After a few runs I had found the perfect combination of plug size and guide for my ear. They now sit perfect in my ear without me having to mess with them while I run. The only complaint I have about them is there is a good amount of cable noise, which comes from the flat cable type. While listening to music it isn’t bad, but when I listen to an audiobook I can definitely hear it rubbing on my shirt. Please let me know if you have any questions and what you think of them.
I just ordered new bluetooth running headphones and an arm band for my iPhone 6. Just getting ready for the watch to run with! So far I am really liking them. They are really comfy and sit on top of you ear without causing any pressure at all. Having a little bit harder cable really helps the noise from it rubbing up against your shirt so they work great while moving around. Check them out below.
