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ID when running (Read 1322 times)
Sticky1
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 posted: 3/28/2008 at 4:15 PM
Having nearly been run over today (it was the drivers fault, obviously!!) I got to thinking about "what would happen if......." and decided it might be a good idea if I carried some kind of ID. A quick look at Google told me that there areseveral options out there (although most of them seem to cater solely for the US market Sad). I quite liked the look of these http://www.icebands.biz/ , not least because they were the cheapest, available over here and practical-looking.

DOes anyone already use something like this....? Any recommendations?

.....And, given that there are so many different IDs on the market, how does a paramedic know what to look for....? Confused

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Phil
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AnneCA
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 posted: 3/28/2008 at 4:29 PM
I have a plain metal tag laced onto one of my shoes. It has my name and two phone numbers (home and DH's cell). I like it because it is a) cheap, b) simple, c) easily visible, but unobtrusive, and d) always there, not something I have to remember to put on. I can't remember where I got it; some no-name online tag place, like that also printed pet tags. The most low-tech solution I've seen is your name and number(s) written on your shoe with a Sharpie. That seems like it would work well too. I don't get the need for special sports-specific ID tags myself.
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VictorN
posted: 3/28/2008 at 6:32 PM
You can get a RoadID, or you can go to your local pet store and have them engrave a tag for you. Then attach it to your shoes. The nice thing about RoadID is that you can get it as a wrist strap. I heard that your wrist is the first place EMTs look for ID and medical emergency info.

Victor
urbansix
posted: 3/28/2008 at 11:14 PM
My local running store has a cheap plastic ID strap for about $3. You write all your info on it, then peel off a sticky and it laminates itself. Attaches to your shoelaces via a plastic snap, or I guess you could wear it like a wristband - kind of looks like those wristbands you get at night clubs. It's hi-viz colors and has the store logo on a reflective strip on one side.
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Kennyd
posted: 3/29/2008 at 1:33 AM
Dog tags (literally)

Less than $10, easily attaches to shoelace, last forever.

Look for the vending machines in places like Petco, Petsmart, Walmart
CheffysHUB
posted: 3/29/2008 at 2:10 AM
modified: 3/29/2008 at 2:10 AM
I use the RoadID wrist strap....
CarmelRunner
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 posted: 3/29/2008 at 12:21 PM
I use SmartId. You get six for ten dollars or something like that. They snap to your laces or whatever. They also come in different colors. I've never worn one out and I run in all kinds of weather.

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runnerclay
posted: 3/29/2008 at 1:16 PM
what is LHR in your traing log.
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Mississippi
posted: 3/29/2008 at 1:49 PM
modified: 3/29/2008 at 1:50 PM
I always wear my road ID, just a simple wrist band that has my name, city, state, phone number and two contacts, and my allergy. My oldest son has one too for when he runs.


http://www.roadid.com/common/id.aspx
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dnephin
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 posted: 3/29/2008 at 8:01 PM
I took an expired drivers license and wrote in a Sharpy my wife's name and cell phone #.
Free.
Keep it in a pocket.
But, the weather's getting nicer and my shorts may not accomodate that. So I may check out some shoelace thingies.
I also keep the license, cell phone and a note in a snack sized zippy bag.
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andahuff
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 posted: 3/29/2008 at 11:59 PM
modified: 3/29/2008 at 11:59 PM
I emailed the link to the interactive RoadID to a friend who is a paramedic. Here is his reply to me when I asked him about spending the money. Of course, its not very much money so you can take it with a grain of salt. I was going to purchase for my entire family.

I would just put my info on a laminated card and carry it. We have computers but they do not connect to the internet (or at least not around here). I’d list medications, allergies, significant medical history, and emergency contacts. For most people 3-4 lines is really all that is significant in a medical emergency. Paramedics take care of the person first and are taught to look for something like a medic alert bracelet or necklace but that’s about it. Looking at the website… it sounds great but I wouldn’t spend the money.
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CarmelRunner
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 posted: 3/30/2008 at 12:43 AM
Low Heart Rate training. There is a forum that discusses this. I'm new to it but so far so good. Check it out as it may be for you.

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Blaine Moore
 posted: 4/1/2008 at 9:53 PM
I wouldn't use the "interactive" road id, and I use a dog tag style necklace because it's one of the most recognized forms of identification in the world and its easy to slide on or off as I head in/out the door.

I've been hit by a car before, so I take a lot of steps to make sure that paramedics know who I am and who to contact: http://www.runtowin.com/tips/avoid-getting-hit-by-cars.html
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protoplasm72
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 posted: 4/3/2008 at 4:42 AM
I have the road ID that attaches to your shoe. I never have to think about it and it doesn't get in my way. I wouldn't want something on my wrist or around my neck when I'm running. I don't even wear my watch on my wrist.
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sully708
My legs are killing me
 posted: 4/3/2008 at 1:01 PM
Quote from Mississippi on 3/29/2008 at 1:49 PM:
I always wear my road ID, just a simple wrist band that has my name, city, state, phone number and two contacts, and my allergy. My oldest son has one too for when he runs.


http://www.roadid.com/common/id.aspx


I always wear this while running on roads too. One thing I've learned while running is that there are ALOT of bad drivers out there and that doesn't even count the inconsiderate ones.
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