I’m just going to say it – Brooks makes some dang good running gear. We have been reviewing their line for years and often find it difficult to say a bad word about them. Their new Carbonite Run Visible Collection is no exception – a great combination of functionality and safety as the days are growing increasingly shorter. A few Run Oregon bloggers checked a few items out and had this to say: Matt One thing…
Running in the dark is something that most of us do as a necessity so we can get our mileage. For a few of us, running in the dark happens when we find ourselves in a race that starts before daylight, or keeps us out after the sun goes down. If you’re one of those brave souls who finds themselves pounding the pavement, or the trail, in the black of night, you know how important…
Ever since the TV show Survivor came on the air 20 years ago, we know about the many uses of a Buff Multifunctional Headwear piece, and the brand name Buff has become the proprietary eponym for any such piece of clothing. Buff continues to produce high quality products with new looks and new and improved materials for different uses. The latest improvement on their already great fabric choices is the DryFlx line. According to the…
I get annoyed with people running or walking in the dark without reflective gear. It’s none of my business if people dress smart, but it’s hard enough to be seen in the daytime and with so many distracted drivers, so it’s important to do whatever you can to be seen and stay safe. I get especially annoyed with dog owners who refuse to wear any reflective gear, let alone make sure their furry kids are…
This time of year – any time of year, actually – safety is the most important concern when running. Being visible to vehicles and cyclists is more than half the battle when staying on your own feet and out of harm’s way, so wearing a reflective vest is vital when running in dark or low-light conditions. Recently, I started upping my mileage in anticipation of the 2018 edition of ORRC’s 1200 Club, and it’s November,…
You may not be running in the dark to frequently this time of year, but relay season is coming up and I’m willing to bet that you don’t have a ton of summer running clothes that’s reflective. Of course, you can wear a reflective vest … or, you could put reflective strips on your favorite summer running gear. Brilliant® Reflective uses 3M™ Scotchlite™ and an exclusive colorization process to create strips that come in iron-on…
On a run, you want to be visible from a distance so that cars can avoid you. It’s vital to have good light to see so you don’t trip or otherwise hurt yourself, but I’d argue that it’s equally important to be highly noticeable. That might be blinking lights or bright reflectives – whatever works best for you. These are two products I’ve been trying out lately that work very well and won’t break the…
Product: Hi-Vis Jacket Reimagined by Paris-London By Kiêu-Hanh Location: London, UK Kickstarter End Date: November 28, 2015 Current Pledge: $2,964 of $6,080 Over the past week or so, I have noticed that it has finally started to feel a little like Fall. My morning runs have been pleasant, but a little chillier and darker than I have been used to. I am making sure to keep myself visible, but that can be a hassle at times. While I love…
There are a ton of fancy reflective gear out there in the running world – many of which we use and really like. From vests, to high-tech LED lights and headlamps, to small magnetic clip-ons, there is something out there for everyone. But sometimes I lament that I don’t have something in my wardrobe that is just simple and gets the job done. Well now I do, thanks to Atopio’s High Visibility “BlazeBands”.
