RunningAHEAD - Topic: Glasses Fogging Up

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Just Do It

posted: 2/11/2008 at 12:19 AM

My new Oakleys fogged up constantly throughout my run today. One of the reasons I bought then was that were supposed to be very fog resistant. Anybody else have same experience? Any ideas?

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WillRunForBeer

posted: 2/11/2008 at 5:19 AM
modified: 2/11/2008 at 5:19 AM

Spit on them and wash the spit off with water before the run -- an old scuba diving trick.

Lou, (aka Mr. predawnrunner), MD, USA | Lou's Brews | lking@pobox.com

Thunderthighs

Beatin' on the Rock

posted: 2/11/2008 at 8:01 AM

I have a pair that do that; they fit closer to the face and don't let in new, cooler air. I'll have to try the spit trick!

Be yourself. Those that matter, don't mind. Those that mind, don't matter.

LebbenB

posted: 2/11/2008 at 8:23 AM

There's also "Cat Crap." It's pretty effective; most ski and dive shops carry it.

Gig

posted: 2/11/2008 at 8:45 AM

I only have that issue when wearing my balaclava. My in-laws are on vacation, so I have to clean their cat's litter box tonight on the way home from work. I'll grab some cat crap and give that a try tonight.

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Viich

posted: 2/11/2008 at 8:53 AM

Quote from Gig on 2/11/2008 at 8:45 AM:

I only have that issue when wearing my balaclava. My in-laws are on vacation, so I have to clean their cat's litter box tonight on the way home from work. I'll grab some cat crap and give that a try tonight.

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Nev

posted: 2/11/2008 at 8:59 AM

Try wiping with a week solution of washing up liquid and water - always worked with motorcyle visors. Regards Nev

WillRunForBeer

posted: 2/11/2008 at 9:24 AM

Quote from LebbenB on 2/11/2008 at 8:23 AM:

There's also "Cat Crap." It's pretty effective; most ski and dive shops carry it.

I did the experiment and found the spit to be more effective (and cheaper). But I did notice that I couldn't do this once the glasses got cold -- i.e., if I forgot before leaving the house. I found myself looking through a haze of frozen spit (yuck).

Lou, (aka Mr. predawnrunner), MD, USA | Lou's Brews | lking@pobox.com

invisible

posted: 2/11/2008 at 9:33 AM

Washing a bathroom mirror with shaving cream, stops it from fogging up. It would probably work on sunglasses, too.

90 percent of the game is not giving up.

invisible

posted: 2/11/2008 at 10:26 AM

Don't rinse with water! Just put the foam on and rub it over.

90 percent of the game is not giving up.

Anya_

posted: 2/11/2008 at 10:30 AM

Ditto on the spit. Works for swimmers. ( former swimmer )

- Anya

jsobo119

posted: 2/12/2008 at 4:15 PM
modified: 2/12/2008 at 4:38 PM

The ski shops sell anti-fog cloths and that has worked some for me... but lately nothing is working (sub 15 degrees)

KLConnor

posted: 2/12/2008 at 7:31 PM

I grew up snow skiing and we always used gel toothpaste on goggles - scrub it around and the rinse it off. Works like a charm but not as cheap as spit. Kevin

Don't let the fat fool you .....

Timbodeener

posted: 2/12/2008 at 9:09 PM

Get Lasik! I did and I love it!

turboterie1

posted: 2/13/2008 at 10:42 AM

Quote from Gig on 2/11/2008 at 8:45 AM:

I only have that issue when wearing my balaclava. My in-laws are on vacation, so I have to clean their cat's litter box tonight on the way home from work. I'll grab some cat crap and give that a try tonight.

Finished my first marathon 1-13-2008 in 6:03:37 at P.F. Chang's in Phoenix. PR in San Antonio RnR 5:45:58!!!!!! on 11-16-08 The only thing that has ever made any difference in my running is running. Goal: Break 2:30 in the HM this year Jay Benson Tri (place in Athena category) 5-10-09

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