Get in Gear: Split Ring Key Perfect For Runners

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Get in Gear: Split Ring Key Perfect For Runners

July 20, 2009

If you're a runner, you know that storing your keys can be a challenge. Often, I end up taking my house keys off the key chain and tying them to my shoe or looping them around my finger.

So I'm loving this Split Ring Key ($7 for two). It's a key with the key chain built right in, so it's easy to slip off of your keychain and onto your finger or shoelaces. Better yet, they come in packs of two, which is handy for anyone who lives in an apartment building that requires two keys. The key blank can be shaped on any key cutter to fit any door lock.

Would you use this? How do you carry your keys when you run?

24 Comments

3 years 42 weeks

Lululemon "Groove" pants have a small, snug pocket built directly into the seam of the waistline, designed especially for a key or three. Very handy while running because the elasticity of the pants also hugs the key(s) in.

Sugar_Rush 3 years 43 weeks

ahhhhhh (lightbulb moment) Thanks for clearing that up! lol

runningesq 3 years 43 weeks

hold one nostril blow with the other! aka the snot rocket I could not imagine trying to use a kleenex w my sweaty face!

Sugar_Rush 3 years 43 weeks

farmers blow?

runningesq 3 years 43 weeks

Kleenex ?? my friend, you must just try the farmer's blow !

tlsgirl 3 years 43 weeks

Very cool. I usually use a running wallet that has room for keys and a Kleenex or two

GlowingMoon 3 years 43 weeks

Clever.

xtinabeena 3 years 43 weeks

usually laces but sometimes sports bra

Lo Lo 3 years 43 weeks

I put my key in my iPod armband. The only problem is I live in a condo and need a fob to get into the building in addition to my key, so if a concierge isn't there, I'm kinda screwed and can't get into the building! How annoying!

runningesq 3 years 43 weeks

Classical -- what kind of shoes ?

ClassicalTorture 3 years 43 weeks

I wear sneakers with a little pocket in the side. Perfect for keys!

kia 3 years 43 weeks

I like this.

darc5204 3 years 43 weeks

I just use a metal clip instead of a ring to attach my house key to my other keys. Then attach or remove is super easy.

telane 3 years 43 weeks

I think that is a pretty good idea! I either stick it in my iPod arm band, attach it to my dog's leash/collar (I usually run with my dogs), or I also tie them into my laces.

3 years 43 weeks

This awesome! Keys are always such a pain in the butt when I am running. And, of course, I have about 60 of those stupid little cards which just makes everything even more bulky! Thanks for sharing.

lydialee_home 3 years 43 weeks

I put it in the pocket of my running skirt.

runningesq 3 years 43 weeks

Tie to my laces. ... unless it's a long run, and then I put it in the fuel belt.

3 years 43 weeks

I take my house key off the chain too, and keep it on the side of one of my socks. The problem is, that I sometimes forget to put the key back on my keychain..... Why did I never think of tying it into my laces?! Gonna try it tomorrow morning!

Bananza 3 years 43 weeks

I slip my car key off my ring and tuck into the side of my sports bra. I like Sugar_Rush's idea to tie it into my laces!

chloe bella 3 years 43 weeks

Great idea! I usually slip my key into the side of my sports bra.

kscincotta 3 years 43 weeks

This is one of those "why didn't anyone think of that before?" kind of things. Could be very useful!

JulieJean 3 years 43 weeks

I live with my family so I usually never take keys with me. I lock the door and slip the keys in the mailbox. Then when I come back, I ring the doorbell. :)