So, what do you do with your car keys?

DustyBin

I've done a grand total 5 events so far.
For the 2 duathlons and 1 Tri event I just left my car keys in my bag in transition.
For my first running race I left my car keys hidden on the car.
Yesterday I left them in a zipper pocket in a jacket discarded at the start line.

What to do, what to do?

Nearing the end of the race at the weekend I got passed out by this guy wearing his car keys on a cord which he was wearing like a necklace (keys hanging between his shoulder blades).

So, maybe if ye could fire in a few suggestions then we could see what works?

BeepBeep67

DustyBin wrote: »

I've done a grand total 5 events so far.
For the 2 duathlons and 1 Tri event I just left my car keys in my bag in transition.
For my first running race I left my car keys hidden on the car.
Yesterday I left them in a zipper pocket in a jacket discarded at the start line.

What to do, what to do?

Nearing the end of the race at the weekend I got passed out by this guy wearing his car keys on a cord which he was wearing like a necklace (keys hanging between his shoulder blades).

So, maybe if ye could fire in a few suggestions then we could see what works?

Not telling - you might be trying to steal my car

robinph

I gained a set of car keys that were not mine for the race on Saturday. Price I paid for being expected to finish first of those of us with kit in the car meant I had to carry the keys. Just stuck them in a zipped pocket of my shorts, and a safety pin just to be sure.

RoyMcC

DustyBin wrote: »

Nearing the end of the race at the weekend I got passed out by this guy wearing his car keys on a cord which he was wearing like a necklace (keys hanging between his shoulder blades).

That's a great idea, gonna try that, thank you

I tend to stuff them in those little interior pockets in my shorts, but it looks right dodgy putting them in and getting them out

shels4ever

I leave them in some long grass never to be seen again.

petermijackson

I have always had the same problem - even when training. So when buying shorts I ensure that there is always a pocket in the back. Take the key off the keyring and off I go. I do the same when training (even from home) leave house keys in the car and carry the car keys. My big problem is when I'm on call for work - gotta carry the phone with me as well

Peckham

RoyMcC wrote: »

I tend to stuff them in those little interior pockets in my shorts, but it looks right dodgy putting them in and getting them out

LOL...I often wonder how I must look doing this outside my house. Mr and Mrs Neighbour out for a pleasant evening stroll and there's that weird running neighbour standing on his doorstep again with his hands rummaging around down the front of his shorts.

HardyEustace

For tri's I leave them in the little bag on my bike. Neither bike nor car are posh enough to warrant "six months in Spike Island" - to steal a Cork phrase!

heffsarmy

I was in the phoneix park last year looking at the aware 10km, I was walking back home noticed about six cars with there keys at the back wheels, one was a new range rover clearly visable, total clowns to do things like this....joyroders would have a field day....I got a spare car key and put it in my shorts pocket.

flying_scotsman

DustyBin wrote: »

I've done a grand total 5 events so far.
For the 2 duathlons and 1 Tri event I just left my car keys in my bag in transition.
For my first running race I left my car keys hidden on the car.
Yesterday I left them in a zipper pocket in a jacket discarded at the start line.

What to do, what to do?

Nearing the end of the race at the weekend I got passed out by this guy wearing his car keys on a cord which he was wearing like a necklace (keys hanging between his shoulder blades).

So, maybe if ye could fire in a few suggestions then we could see what works?

That's funny, I checked out this thread to see if I could get some ideas of what to do with the keys after Saturday's limited success wearing them as a necklace! I started off with the keys on my chest but they were bouncing about a good bit so threw them to the back and they fitted kinda neatly between my shoulder blades!

I heard afterwards about someone pinning them inside their shorts. I then spotted the little pouch people are talking about inside most running shorts. A little bit more experimenting required...

thebouldwhacker

Peckham wrote: »

LOL...I often wonder how I must look doing this outside my house. Mr and Mrs Neighbour out for a pleasant evening stroll and there's that weird running neighbour standing on his doorstep again with his hands rummaging around down the front of his shorts.

...with a safty pin in hand:eek:

Blueskye

I take the car key off, tie it to my shoelaces and leave the rest of the keys hidden in the car.

spurscormac

I got a key cut with no electronics in it, it just locks & unlocks the door. Leave the keys in the car and take the key with me.

This works for all sorts of sports, including surfing or diving where you have a key pocket in your wetsuit.

There was a thread on here before warning of the dangers of those pockets if they develop a hole while you're running, hence why some people pin them to their shorts just in case.

chez-moi

just get one of those Hilly wrist or upper arm pouches. Take the car key off and pt in the pouch and leave rest of keys in glove compartment. You can also get a pouch that fits one key that attaches to the lases of your shoes.

chez-moi

It's not the key thats my problem I have an awful habit of leaving the car open. One time at training I came back and found the car unlocked. Someone had taken a coin from the ashtray box and left it balanced on the steering wheel. Nothing was touched.

RoyMcC

spurscormac wrote: »

There was a thread on here before warning of the dangers of those pockets if they develop a hole while you're running, hence why some people pin them to their shorts just in case.

Yes indeed. I can't imagine the horror of finishing a two-hour run only to discover you've got to set off to cover the ground again in the hope of finding your keys :eek:

ki

Blueskye wrote: »

I take the car key off, tie it to my shoelaces and leave the rest of the keys hidden in the car.

+1

undo the top eye of your shoes and lace it up again

Runonewon

The easiest way is to tie your car key in your shoe laces or get a shoe pod to contain your key which you then attach to your shoe laces,the most important thing is keep running!!!

Seillejet

heffsarmy wrote: »

I was in the phoneix park last year looking at the aware 10km, I was walking back home noticed about six cars with there keys at the back wheels, one was a new range rover clearly visable, total clowns to do things like this....joyroders would have a field day....I got a spare car key and put it in my shorts pocket.

Sheer stupidity that. Insurer wouldnt pay out if stolen either on that basis :eek:

limericklion

I put them in a small pouch that I wear inside my running glove there is no chance of losing the keys and if you form is correct you do not notice or feel the keys in your hand. Only works in Winter and Spring though.

DustyBin

Thanks for the replies
So far the laces thing looks like a runner, and also some kind of a pouch for my arm.
I'll try give them both a shot.

Jip

You mean no one else wears their Kangaroo runners from the 80s

Ham Slicer

Car key on string of shorts and rest of keys in car. I thought everyone did this. Best option for me.

thirstywork

hilly an nike both sell shoe wallets,they just go under your laces and have zip or velcro to keep the keys secure.

Otherwise buy shorts with a zip pocket!!!
if you wear gloves slip them on the inside !!!
Carry them in your hand .

toomuchdetail

you can buy a small magnetic box that holds 1-2 keys that you can leave on the underside of the car in a wheel arch,exhaust anywhere metal I suppose, these only cost a few quid from a locksmiths, great for occasional use or even keep a spare key on the car for those moments, beats carrying one around a race .
It can get upsetting when somene spots the key and steals magnetic box but leaves the car and key behind but thats part of surving in recession and driving your 12 year old car into the ground.