Safety first!! I’m an after work runner, so as the days are getting shorter now, I am always looking for new products to help me for running in the dark. Fuelbelt is a well known brand among runners for well, fuel belts/hydration packs, but I didn’t know that they also made products for night time running. As part of their “Neon” collection they have a wide variety of items, here are just a couple of them…
Some people are lucky enough to do all their training in daylight. But many are stuck putting miles in during the darker hours. Obviously this is more risky due to decreased visibility, especially seeing as drivers are generally not accustomed to seeing pedestrians during these hours. It is up to the runner to be safe, and take measures to increase their visibility. A good first step is light colored clothes, then adding a reflective vest…
* Which works better for you, group fitness classes or gym membership? Truth be told, in our part of the country, you can probably get by with neither and just run outside, rain or shine. (I’m kind of a wimp when it comes to bad weather, though, and my addiction to TV makes the treadmill somewhat appealing.) * Move aside, Lou Gehrig and Cal Ripken. Here’s a true iron man, a guy who’s run eight…
The latest technology in safety gear is here and it is fun, bright, and easy to wear! I have to admit when I first saw the Noxgear Tracer360, I was hesitant. Sure the pictures make the light up display look bright and fun – but it was held together by what looked to be an Army Safety Belt. Army Safety Belts have so running jokes that it has it’s own Facebook page (read a fun…
Product: Halo Belt 2.0 – Bright LED Illuminated Safety Belt Location: San Francisco, CA Link: Kickstarter Website: halobelt.com Kickstarter End Date: April 27, 2014 Current Pledge: $31,807 of $10,000 (GOAL MET!) If you know me, then you know I am an avid safety enthusiast. I usually run in the early mornings and late nights on the roads of SE Portland and am always in need of good reflective gear or bright colors. The Halo Belt 2.0 takes this to the next…
