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posted: 2/24/2008 at 1:36 PM |
I tried to search the forums for everyone's favorite sunglasses for running, couldn't find anything-any suggestions? Are they like shoes and tech gear, that glasses specifically for running/sport are better than "regular" sunglasses?
I am getting old soon (35th B-day coming up, why does 35 seem soooooo much older to me that 34??)-and figure I better start protecting the eyes.
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posted: 2/24/2008 at 3:23 PM |
Definitely protect your eyes...cataracts are caused by UV damage. My younger brother (going on 32) already has small cataracts forming.
I have a pair of Tifosis with photochromic lenses (backcountry orange) that I really like. Though I have issues with them fogging. I have this problem with any sunglasses during cold weather runs. I think they could be vented better (they hug my face very well, so airflow between the lens and my face is minimal), but it doesn't help that I'm apparently a very sweaty heavy-breather, heh.
I think my shades are designed mostly for mountain biking, but since a lot of my runs have very varied lighting conditions (deep shade along wooded roads, full sun out on open prairie areas) they work perfectly.
I found them for a good price...I think I paid about $23 through the REI outlet last Fall. There are other good deals on various models of Tifosi shades with Fototec lenses, though.
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.: 2008 Goals :.
• Get down to 123#s and STAY there!
• Run 1500 miles
• Run 1st marathon - Milwaukee Lakefront - in my home state of WI < 4:30
• PRs: 5k ~ 15k ~ 25k
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posted: 2/24/2008 at 6:29 PM |
I have a pair of Native Hardtop. Lifetime warranty (send them any piece of a broken pair and $30 and you get a new pair). Also comes with three sets of lenses and another set of arms that have a head strap.
http://www.nativeyewear.com/prod_details.php?style_id=13 |
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posted: 2/24/2008 at 7:59 PM
modified: 2/24/2008 at 8:02 PM |
I am a fan of Oakley's, I have a pair of Blades. They are a bit expensive but if you look on e-bay you can usually get them cheaper than their website. (with anything you look at be careful of rip - off look a likes)
http://oakley.com/ |
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2008 races:
Race for Riley 4/26*
Callaway Gardens sprint tri- 6/22*,
Bath trail run 5k (bath Mi) 8/3,
Callaway 5k 8/31,
PTC classic 15 k 10/18,
Boston Mini HM (Boston Ga) 10/25?
*Atlanta HM 11/27 my ultimate goal for 2008!
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posted: 2/24/2008 at 8:38 PM
modified: 2/26/2008 at 2:41 AM |
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posted: 2/24/2008 at 8:45 PM
modified: 5/6/2008 at 2:26 PM |
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posted: 2/25/2008 at 3:45 AM |
I've only been wearing sunglasses the last two years after 30 years of running, for the cataract issue mentioned above. I always thought sunglasses would be annoying and uncomfortable.
I have the $20 Ironman brand sunglasses from Target, and they are great. |
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posted: 2/25/2008 at 4:03 AM |
| I wear cheap polarized fishing sunglasses from wal-mart. I refuse to buy expensive ones because I will either lose or break them. |
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posted: 2/25/2008 at 4:29 AM |
| Quote from Dustin on 2/25/2008 at 4:03 AM: I wear cheap polarized fishing sunglasses from wal-mart. I refuse to buy expensive ones because I will either lose or break them.
Heh, I have found that the more I spend on sunglasses, the more careful I am. I was always losing and breaking the cheapo ones.
Though I still won't pay full retail. I don't like paying more than 50% of the original price.  |
Kirsten
• Ladies Locker Room •
.: 2008 Goals :.
• Get down to 123#s and STAY there!
• Run 1500 miles
• Run 1st marathon - Milwaukee Lakefront - in my home state of WI < 4:30
• PRs: 5k ~ 15k ~ 25k
• HTFU |
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posted: 2/25/2008 at 11:30 AM |
| I have never bought "good" sunglasses before and I have always worn them, but now I have a pair of Oakleys and they are amazing. You can see so much better in them. I have the half jackets (polarized) but there were a cute pairs by Maui Jim. |
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posted: 2/25/2008 at 4:55 PM |
| Thanks all-I appreciate the input! AND, I think I will just ask DH for some sunglasses for my birthday! |
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posted: 2/26/2008 at 1:07 AM |
| Quote from Dustin on 2/25/2008 at 4:03 AM: I wear cheap polarized fishing sunglasses from wal-mart. I refuse to buy expensive ones because I will either lose or break them.
Hahaha I was about to post this exact message. In fact mine are the Nascar brand 
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posted: 2/26/2008 at 8:13 AM |
| i'm another one with oakleys - half jackets for me too. i bought them initially for cycling but now run in them too. |
2008 targets:
5k - 21mins (22.29 21.55), 10k - 45mins (49.38 48.12 47.19), HM - 1hr45 (1.50.08 1.44.10)
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posted: 2/26/2008 at 3:52 PM |
| I have the oakley full jakets and love them. They are also perscription sunglasses which make them even better but expensive. I have never like wearing glasses more. They just plain rock. |
2008 Goals:
Run Sub 20 5K
Run Marathon under 3:52
Get down to 145#
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Just Do It |
posted: 2/28/2008 at 3:19 PM |
I have a pair of Oakley and a pair of Tifosi's. I like the Tifosi's better, even though they cost 1/3 as much. They are slightly bigger and have little vents in the top to stop fogging, which works sometimes, but better than my Oakley's. The Tifosi lens is not as highquality as Oakley, but when I am running 13 miles, shades of optical clarity
aren't my biggest concern, but rather fit, comfort, blocking power, etc.
I wear glasses on all my runs, no matter the day or time -- I like how they shield my eyes from wind, glare, tree branches, etc. The Tifosi's came with several lenses, but I usually just stick with the amber one.
I also have a pair of Bolle Recoil that I love, but found that they are a little heavy to run in and probably not the best running glasses. |
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