This person gets it.

It was fine up till the 13 mini. Every iPhone after that is too big and heavy to fit in a running belt without jostling.

I run daily with a 13 mini easily. My shorts have a pocket in the liner that makes it trivial.

I don't fully understand people that carry their phone in hand when running.

Why did you downgrade from your 13 mini? It's supported until 2030.

I used to have my phone on a strap around my arm. Even that stopped working

I run with phone clenched in hand.

I bought a series 11 with the esim option for this very reason and it just - doesnt - work. The airpod connection drops randomly, spotify stops working, navigation randomly stops working, the apple health app doesnt respect my other workout app, etc.

I'm really unsatisfied with this device.