Wow!  No bounce.  Really.

My order from RunningWarehouse just arrived today.  And I took it for a quick 6 miler.  I stuffed things in it – 600ml flask, gels, more gels, phone, and went for a run.  I did some strides, jogged, sprinted, and settled on my tempo speed.  No bounce.  Really.

And because of that, I made this post right after the quick test run.  I’ll update this post after my upcoming 100 miler experience with the Naked Running Band.

I first saw the Naked Running Band when I was searching for a waist band for ultra running.  I have tried different bands and belts and I wasn’t really happy with what I’ve tried.  I needed something to complement my vest for quick access to small things – pills, quick bites, gloves, shades, phone, etc, while on the go.  Access to my vest pockets is sometimes cumbersome, especially when you’re moving.  When I saw the product, I became interested.  However, at that time, it wasn’t available in the US yet, or at least not from the stores where I buy my running stuff and returns are easy.

The potential issue with the Naked Running Band is that you need to have the right size!  It comes in different sizes, by 1in increment, and you need to dial in the size you want.  You can wear it high on your waist, or low on your hips, or a little in between.  I am a little in between.  Here’s a little help for sizing.

When I saw that the product became available from Running Warehouse, I ordered 2 different sizes.  Then ordered another one of different size.  The last one fits me better the way I want to wear it.   And when it arrived today, I did the quick test, and this quick post right after.  Very happy so far.

Do you run with a band, or belt?  Are you happy with what you have?  Have you tried the Naked Running Band?