The Running Thread - 2026

[Zutroy]

Looking for some running belt suggestions. I have been using a Naked Running belt the past couple of years. I loved the space inside the belt, but didn't like that it constantly rolled up and sometimes made it hard to get your fuel out. So looking for something that can hold a phone and up to eight or so gel packs.

Did you get the right size? Have you changed size since you bought it? When ordering, the site really emphasizes measuring your natural waist exactly and not using your pant size. I wear a Naked belt daily and have run a couple of marathons in it. I love it—no bounce, and I’ve never had to adjust it or have it roll up. It’s so comfortable that I don’t even realize I’m wearing it.

 

[FlyingDonut]

I bought a Naked running belt. I thought I followed their instructions on measuring. I got a piece of rope, put it around myself, and measured that with a tape measure. I ended up getting about 2 inches less than my usual pant size.

I got the belt and it's uncomfortably tight on me and feels like it'd roll up. Maybe it would be better on a run (it's tight enough that I've never tried it).

In related news, if anyone at Wine and Dine wants a size 4 naked belt... I might have one.