Running in the dark
artik
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Wondered if anyone had any recommendations for attaching lights t yourself during a run!!
Obviously I use all the reflective stuff I can but wondered if I might get a head torch or something like that as i run in small tracks and backroads.
Anyway anyone recommend anything please?
Many thanks
Obviously I use all the reflective stuff I can but wondered if I might get a head torch or something like that as i run in small tracks and backroads.
Anyway anyone recommend anything please?
Many thanks
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I also have a small rear bike light that I clip to my back. I think I am more likely to get knocked over from behind than I am from the front.
Mike
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No chance! My route takes me past one of my local pubs. With the smoking ban I quite often see people I know standing outside. There is no way I am running in a cycling helmet. [:)]
I use the handle-bar mount on my bike anyway.
Mike
http://en.petzl.com/petzl/LampesProduits?Produit=554
JT
The company also do great dog tags and shoe tags. I never run without one now, It is always good to have emergency contact details on you when out training in the dark, just in case of an accident.
Although they are a US company they ship to the UK for about £2.50. And with the dollar at about 2 to the pound , they work out a great price too at the moment. I found out about them when I lived in Chicago. I have bought a couple of bits from them since I moved home to the UK and they provide a great service.
For a headlamp I have run with a Black Diamond head lamp try here . Was recommended to me a couple of years back , quite comfortable , but not too bright Uses 5 leds.
I'm not sure, but I guess they still make and sell these things.
It has a small battery pack which is on the rear of the headband - this helps balance the weight (although it really isnt very heavy at all) but also means you seem to get a longer battery life because the manufacturers haven't had to worry about the batteries being built into the lamp unit.
This is my second winter using it - bearing in mind that up here in Aberdeen we are now down to 17mins of daylight per day!