Wrist ID Tags

TeaOlive

posted: 7/27/2011 at 11:32 AM

Quote from Tramps on 7/27/2011 at 10:58 AM:

I went the low-cost route a few years back. I got a metal dog tag at the pet store from one of those engraving machines. $2.95, I think, with enough room for name and phone numbers. I used the little ring it came with to attach it to my Garmin, which I almost always take on runs. Problem solved and I don't have to remember to put it on.

very cool idea.

steph

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bigbunny

Follow the white rabbit

posted: 7/27/2011 at 12:49 PM
modified: 7/27/2011 at 12:53 PM

Quote from Tramps on 7/27/2011 at 10:58 AM:

I went the low-cost route a few years back. I got a metal dog tag at the pet store from one of those engraving machines. $2.95, I think, with enough room for name and phone numbers. I used the little ring it came with to attach it to my Garmin, which I almost always take on runs. Problem solved and I don't have to remember to put it on.

A couple weeks ago I saw the idea online to use my RoadID velcro-fabric band as the bad to hold my FR305. 2 birds, 1 stone. Works great. The RoadID is more comfortable than the band that came w/ my 305 and I never forget to wear my RoadID now.

YMMV

MTA: Adding a LINK to the post.

Ileneforward

Milktruck say relentless

posted: 7/27/2011 at 12:57 PM

I got the key pouch for my shoe with the RoadID metal band on it.

I just checked and it doesn't stink either. Smile

Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.

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jules2

posted: 7/27/2011 at 1:09 PM

I've gone for a more permanent solution, I have " If found please return to Ileneforward, SoCal" tattoed on my wrist.

Old age is when you move from illegal to prescribed drugs.

Ileneforward

Milktruck say relentless

posted: 7/27/2011 at 1:13 PM

That's a sneaky way to stalk me! Big grin

Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.

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MilkTruck

posted: 7/27/2011 at 7:48 PM

Wear something. Not in your shoe laces.

Strangers helping you will do amazing things, but the hospital people want more info.

Again, not on your shoes.

Did an angel whisper in your ear and hold you close and take away your fear...In those long last moments

CliveF

posted: 7/27/2011 at 8:54 PM

Quote from HStreet on 7/27/2011 at 8:54 AM:

I think the fabric RoadID is more comfortable, but they do get smelly. The silicone one felt too bulky. My current solution is to put the metal tag on my small Livestrong yellow band. No fastener, no velcro- perfect.

Howdy, Slim.

Over_the_Hill

posted: 7/28/2011 at 12:40 AM

What??!! Is no one here a fan of Mysteries?

I mean, if I get flattened by a semi and squished down a manhole it will be much more entertaining to everyone if I'm just a mysterious disappearance. Everyone can blame Islamic Extremists and stuff for a few weeks.

mjbrown2001

posted: 7/29/2011 at 9:57 AM

Thanks for all the comments everyone. Not to mention the entertainment - DNR - classic!

Just ordered my RoadID. Thanks MattJ and DgRosen for offering the coupon codes - $2 off worked!

To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.

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Blaine Moore (MM#2867)

posted: 7/29/2011 at 2:16 PM

I've also gone the road id route - I always get the dog tag version though. My wife has a wrist strap one.

Quote from bigbunny on 7/27/2011 at 12:49 PM:

A couple weeks ago I saw the idea online to use my RoadID velcro-fabric band as the bad to hold my FR305. 2 birds, 1 stone. Works great. The RoadID is more comfortable than the band that came w/ my 305 and I never forget to wear my RoadID now.

YMMV

MTA: Adding a LINK to the post.

My wife tried that but her wrist was too small; her road id strap wasn't long enough.

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23 Marathons, 10 Ultras, 16 States (Full List)

pink2

posted: 7/30/2011 at 11:51 AM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 7/25/2011 at 7:38 PM:

I run it through the wash in a delicates bag every often when it starts getting funky

Brilliant, thank for the tip! I've been washing my road id and music holder by hand. Ashamed my brain didn't think of this solution because it's lots easier. Thanks.

zoom-zoom

Fanatic #3965

posted: 7/30/2011 at 12:00 PM

Quote from pink2 on 7/30/2011 at 11:51 AM:

Brilliant, thank for the tip! I've been washing my road id and music holder by hand. Ashamed my brain didn't think of this solution because it's lots easier. Thanks.

No prob! I wash a lot of things that are meant only for hand-washing, that way. Now if only someone would make a bicycle helmet with straps that could be removed and washed. Road ID wristbands have nothing on helmet straps for funk factor.

Kirsten

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posted: 7/30/2011 at 12:07 PM

Quote from MilkTruck on 7/27/2011 at 7:48 PM:

Wear something. Not in your shoe laces.

Strangers helping you will do amazing things, but the hospital people want more info.

Again, not on your shoes.

Haven't read this entire thread but I do know about getting hit by a car hard enough to have a shoe knocked off. So, not on your shoes.

MrH

posted: 7/30/2011 at 1:39 PM

Quote from ymmv on 7/27/2011 at 10:48 AM:

My wife got me a nice ID wrist tag. It has my name and address on it, but what does 'DNR' mean?

Great minds. From the Christmas gifts thread...

Quote from MrH on 12/25/2010 at 10:02 AM:

I got a Road ID badge from my family with DNR on it.

The process is the goal.

Men heap together the mistakes of their lives, and create a monster they call Destiny.

MrH

posted: 7/30/2011 at 1:42 PM

Quote from xhristopher on 7/30/2011 at 12:07 PM:

Haven't read this entire thread but I do know about getting hit by a car hard enough to have a shoe knocked off. So, not on your shoes.

I wear one on my shoes. But then I run on vehicle-free trails.

The process is the goal.

Men heap together the mistakes of their lives, and create a monster they call Destiny.

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