One of my running pet pevees is when runners run with loose change or keys in their pockets. When I'm running behind someone who's jingling and clanging, the noise drives me crazy enough that I have to speed up to get away from him. (So I guess I can thank jinglers for faster race times.)
However, I'm no Grinch, and I actually do love the idea of "jingling runners" during holiday races. In the Arthritis Foundation's series of Jingle Run/Walk events, for example, they encourage participants to tie jingle bells to their shoelaces. For some reason, the sound of thousands of jingling runners is not as annoying as a lone runner bouncing up and down with change in his pocket. It actually sounds pretty amazing and festive.
Running in one of those races is a great chance to get into the holiday spirit, and also a way to make sure you don't put your running on hold during the holiday season. Even if you don't have a Jingle Run/Walk event near you, there are lots of other holiday-themed races, so check sites such as Active.com for ones in your area.
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I’m a jinggler!
My pockets often jingle with keys. I try to divide the contents so that they wouldn’t create too much noise but sometimes they do. When they do, I move them around so that they stop doing it. I don’t like it any more than another person though.
Hi Al, I know some people can’t help the jingling. It’s hard to find a place to put the keys. Sometimes I’ll just take my car key off my key ring and tie it to my shoelaces. It’s very secure — I haven’t lost one yet!
Coins can be placed in shoes under or around the feet, (which ever is more comfortable)’ Also, coins and keys can be placed in a hat, around the fold-out material.