GEAR REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: SPIbelt

I was so excited when SPIbelt sent me a sample for me to review.  I regret not getting one at the Disneyland Fitness Expo last month.  Anyway,  I opened the package in front of my fiancee and when he saw it he said, "Your iPhone won't fit in there."  He read my mind.

Sleek and Roomy

The pouch looked so slim and tiny!  I grabbed my iPhone and quickly unzipped the pouch.  That's when I realized that the pouch was made out of stretch material.  Not only did my iPhone fit... my keys, and a powerbar was able to fit inside as well.  Wow!  I mean, look how thin it is...

It will definitely keep your running essentials safe and secure!

Adjustable

One of the running belt's feature is that it is adjustable -- fit waists 24" - 40+".  So even my guy can borrow this from me.  I'm a petite girl so I loved that it fit snuggly on my low waist. See...

Ok, I'm lying.  That's not me.  This is me...

Anyway, you get what I mean right? If I get any thinner, I might need to get the kid's size!

Available in different Colors and Styles

I was asked to choose any style I wanted to review.  I really had a difficult time doing so!  There are just so many! All of them serve a different purpose.  They have a Reflective SPIbelt, Race Number Belt, Dual-Pocket Sport Belt and even a Diabetic Belt.

I chose the Energy Belt because, I didn't want to put my energy gels inside the pouch.  Having it just hanging out and exposed will be so easy for me to just grab one.  It can carry up to 6 of my GU™ packs.  I used it during one of my long runs and it was really convenient having to just pull out those gels.

I have to be honest and tell you that I fumbled with this belt quite a bit when I used it the first time.  My iPhone was in it and the screen was facing my body.  While I was running, it bounced and hit my abdomen which made me feel uncomfortable.  I tightened it (up to the tightest it could go) and I remembered what Cathy from SPIbelt told me, "Remember to wear it low (waist, not hip) and relatively snug, so that there is no riding or bouncing". It felt better after the adjustment.

There is one thing I would recommend though to future users.  If you won't be ordering the Water-resistant or Water-proof SPIbelt, I suggest you keep your phone inside a small ziplock back or plastic.  If you'll be using the belt for wet and dirty environments or if you sweat heavily, then these will be perfect for you...

Water-resistant SPIbelt and Water-proof SPIbelt

I love my SPIbelt!  I really do.  I also own a hydration belt which can be heavy during those long runs.  So... I'm seriously considering using this SPIbelt for my first marathon in December.  I want to run swift.  Therefore, it will help if I "travel light". =)

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And it's time for the SPIbelt Giveaway!  One lucky reader will win a SPIbelt of your choice!  This giveaway is open to everyone.

I will announce the winner this coming Sunday, October 24.

Please remember to leave a separate comment for each of the things below.  1 comment = 1 entry.  I suggest you do everything specified below to increase your chances of winning.  If you do all 10, that's 10 entries!

Mandatory:

1.  Must be a FOLLOWER of my blog. I'm doing this because it's my way of thanking you for being one! =) Click the Follow button located at my right sidebar. And let me know that you are following already by posting a comment here like, "I am a follower" .  I am always happy to see new people following. = 1 entry

 2.  Visit the SPIbelt Website. Let me know which style and color you would like. Post it on my comments again. = 1 entry

Extra Credit
1.  Follow me on Twitter (@HotlegsRunner) and leave a comment that you already do. = 1 entry
2.  Follow SPIbelt on Twitter (@spibelt) and leave a comment that you already do. = 1 entry
3.  Like the Hotlegs Runner on FACEBOOK and leave a comment that you already do. = 1 entry
4.  Like SPIbelt on FACEBOOK and leave a comment that lets me know you already do. = 1 entry
5.  Post this giveaway on your blog, Twitter and/or Facebook.  Let me know when you've spread the word. Leave a comment for each. = 3 entries

6.  Answer this:  What running essentials do you take with you? = 1 entry

Good luck!

Disclaimer:  I did not pay for this SPIbelt.  They were sent to me and in exchange, I post an honest review of it.  I was not compensated nor was I encouraged by the manufacturer to post a positive review.  This review is based solely on my experience with this product.



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