Comments on: Walkers and Runners: Stay Visible After Dark

By: Adria

Adria — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 06:55:52 +0000

We just got a headlamp and a flashing red beacon. Where we live the streets aren't well lit at night. Now if I could just do something about the cold, I'd be out of excuses.

By: Laura Moncur

Laura Moncur — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:13:06 +0000

I am continually shocked at how rude drivers are to runners.

I think they feel guilty for not taking care of themselves and take it out on us.

By: shari

shari — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:14:11 +0000

Just returned from a run wearing a blinking runner's light. A motorist yelled at me and told me it "wasn't really safe to run outside like that" I was so angry- i took the time to wear the blinker and to put on my running pants and shirt with reflective tape on them i would love to run during daylight hours, but i am at work, and it is dark before and after and i absolutely hate the treadmill

By: Elaine

Elaine — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:31:12 +0000

@lovelines: most of the commuter cyclists that I see this time of year have reflective vests on. then again, commuter cyclists are very often in much closer proximity to traffic than your average pedestrian.

By: Chief

Chief — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:56:17 +0000

I am continueing to run outside, in Upstate NY, so far so good in the cold and the snow flurries.

I have a reflective vest, a safety orange stocking cap, and a flashing red LED light that clips on my vest from amphipod. I guess it's working because I haven't been hit yet!

By: lovelines

lovelines — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:51:22 +0000

Yeah I really doubt anyone besides a construction worker will pony up the money for that reflective jacket. Honestly, I've never had a problem with exercising after dark. I either head out to an indoor gym or walk along the safe sidewalk. Of course, I'm based in lampost-laned suburbia, so it might be different for urban exercisers.

By: Megan

Megan — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:08:37 +0000

I'm a big fan of my treadmill. I don't have to leave the house and brave the elements. When I do make it outside, I often go with my West Highland White Terrier. Her leash has glow in the dark paw prints on it and the "potty bag" container is also a reflector.

Once, I saw a man running at night with shoes that had these flashing lights on them. I wasn't sure what it was at first... until I got closer.

By: iportion

iportion — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:13:58 +0000

The vest is neat idea for those who need it

By: Barbara Ling

Barbara Ling — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:29:50 +0000

Morning,

I love walking in the rain! My husband has finally given up trying to understand that; now when it rains, my kids and I run for the outdoors and practice our karate katas in the storm.

When it's too dark to walk outside at night, I'll lift weights inside or do Dance Dance Revolution. It's a great way to burn off the calories.

Enjoy,

Barbara Ling

By: Elaine

Elaine — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:39:15 +0000

I’ve actually been thinking about getting a construction worker’s vest to ride when I bike. And of course I always have my lights on! My problem is the rain — I need to get a long-brimmed cap or something to wear under my helmet, so the rain doesn’t completely cover my glasses. I also need new rain pants. (I’ve lost so much weight this year that the ones I bought last spring don’t fit! I gave them to a coworker who wants to get into cycling.) What I’m doing now is biking when it isn’t raining, and when it is, using the exercise room at work first thing in the morning. 15 minutes on the elliptical trainer and 15 minutes of stretches & strength-building, while watching a little TV. Workout with Steven Colbert! If there’s a break in the rain during the day, I add in a walk around the block, too.