RooSportMagnetic Running Pouch RooSport (6" X 4") Purple

I started running about 4 months ago. I wanted a simple inexpensive way to track my runs. I was looking into purchasing a fitness tracker or a GPS watch, but most of them were pretty expensive. The ones that were affordable didn’t get great reviews. I wasn’t 100% sure I really wanted to wear something on my wrist anyway. I kept researching and found that I could purchase an app for my iPhone 5 and use my phone’s GPS to track my runs. I bought Runtastic PRO for approximately $5. This was significantly less expensive compared to a GPS watch or fitness tracker. Now, with a nice running app on my phone, I needed a way to carry my phone when I ran. This is where the RooSportPLUS comes in.I researched all types of phone carriers. The arm band just didn’t make sense to me. I read about a lot of them, but the arm bands that were reviewed best seemed bulky, and some required special cases or attachments. I was strongly considering a SPIbelt, and they do work very well (my girlfriend had one), but I wasn’t exactly excited about wearing something so similar to a fanny pack. I started reading and researching the RooSportPLUS. I thought the price was very reasonable so I thought I would give it a try. I haven’t had to try anything else since I purchased it.When I first looked at it I was surprised. I thought the pouch that held the phone hung on the outside of your waistband, but it actually hangs on the inside of your waistband. I thought it would rub against my skin and irritate me, but it didn’t at all. Like many other reviewers wrote, I hardly noticed it when I run. I have had no problems with it at all.I recently used headphones with my phone in the RooSport. I was able to fit my headphone jack with an “L” shaped plug into my iPhone 5 and place all of it in the RooSportPLUS WITHOUT having to use the small hole for headphones. The phone and the headphone jack all fit inside the pocket. I didn’t have any problems with the chord during my run. I have used the zipper on the outside flap to hold my car keys while I run several times, and it worked perfect. I have not used the inside pocket often, but it could come in handy.I ended up purchasing a Bluetooth watch that pairs with my Runtastic PRO app. Currently when I run, my set up is: Casio STB-1000 bluetooth watch, paired with Runtastic PRO, holding it in my RooSportPLUS Running Pocket. The setup works great. When you total the cost of the Bluetooth watch I bought, with the price of the app I use, it is considerably less expensive compared to most running GPS watches and I get excellent run tracking ability. The RooSportPLUS is the one piece of the puzzle that allowed me to put everything together.

I have been using these for years. I first found them at a marathon expo years ago. This last one I bought has only gotten better it is a little bigger and has more compartments.

Great concept and probably works well with a snug pair of leggings or jeans. Too much bounce when I ran with drawstring running shorts. I don’t cinch my running shorts tight as I like them loose when I ran. Gave 4 stars for the concept but not for me.

I'd first seen the RooSport at the Disney Princess Half Marathon Expo back in February. While I was impressed with it, I was unsure whether I trusted that it 1) wouldn't move and shift while on my runs and 2) wouldn't mess up my phone since it used magnets. Upon coming home and doing a little more research, as well as reading reviews online, I decided to give it a shot. I was impressed that it indeed did not move the whole time I was on my run. To be honest, I didn't even realize it was there! No chaffing, no marking, no pants sagging, no nothing. As far as the magnets, I did a lot of research on that as well, and discovered that they would have minimal impact, if any, on my phone (for more information, please google as I am not an expert and really don't want to attempt to explain the science behind this). My only complaint about the product is that its a little small. While I can get my iPhone 6s w/ slim Tech21 case into the RooSport, it doesn't leave much room for me to access the internal zipper pocket nor store gels inside. I may consider ordering the RooSport Plus in the future, however, I'm concerned it might end up being too big. For now, I'm very impressed with this product and look forward to using it daily!

7 years ago I bought the first version of this pouch at an expo for a half marathon I was in. It is still going strong 7 years later after a bunch of half marathons, 5ks, 10ks, and a full marathon. Unfortunately as phones have gotten bigger, it was just too tight of a fit anymore, so I came back to the same company to buy an improved and slightly larger version. I love that they now have multiple sizes and various colors! I can attest to the quality and the usefulness of this product. I like the magnet feature rather than a strap that buckles around the waist because it feels less cumbersome and doesn't shift or bounce when I run. You do not have to worry about ever losing it while running, the magnet is plenty strong. I also use it when I'm just out and about! The zipper part easily holds credit cards, ID, etc. The largest one is big enough to hold your phone and a gel or two. I highly recommend this for anyone with an active lifestyle, runner or not!