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purple hayes
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 Posted: 08/28/02 - 14:55 Post subject: Running in the dark - what do you use to be seen?
I've taken up running in the early AM this summer since it's too hot to run at lunchtime.
I wear an orange construction worker type vest with reflective strips and reflective ankle bands. Is that enough? I haven't been hit yet, but I'd like to be sure that I can be clearly seen.
I did see a walker out one morning with this strange 'glowy' thing that gave off a dim blue glow all around her. Anyone know what that is?
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Cappy
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Posted: 08/28/02 - 18:50 Post subject:
Lime green vest, and that is it. Stick to the main roads where it is somewhat lit. Recommend the vest. My hats have some reflective stripping on them as well, so do most of the running sneax
I have a light on the front of the bike, and blinking red light on the rear of the bike.
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flarunner
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Posted: 08/28/02 - 20:06 Post subject:
The orange vest until it gets too hot for that, then the blinking bike light clipped on my shorts. Both seem to work. I've noticed that cars actually move over when they pass by.
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prohemp
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Posted: 08/28/02 - 20:37 Post subject:
| grego262 wrote: | Lime green vest, and that is it. Stick to the main roads where it is somewhat lit. Recommend the vest. My hats have some reflective stripping on them as well, so do most of the running sneax
I have a light on the front of the bike, and blinking red light on the rear of the bike. |
and a basket, a racoon tail and a tiny license plate that says Cappy
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omega lambda
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Posted: 08/28/02 - 21:03 Post subject:
I have a reflective vest for running. It's a meshy thing, so quite breatheable. People seem to really notice it, and move over.
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copteacher
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Posted: 08/29/02 - 07:17 Post subject:
like you john i have one of those construction type vests
orange, shoes and hat are reflective.
always run facing traffic, no headphones, like to hear what is coming. Always run very alert.
remember at night the eyes are attracted to movement
i usually do not worry. I worry more about the drunk dude he cannot react in time.
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