Running in the dark! (Read 917 times)

If you have a reflective shirt and reflective shoes (many are), you are probably good. As for headlamps, I'll offer up an alternative that was the best running advice I've received in several years. Instead of getting a headlamp, pay a little more for a lightweight LED-based handheld light, such as the Fenix P3D Q5. Just google "Fenix Q5". It has served me way WAY better than a headlamp. They can be pricier, but they are worth every penny. 1. It doesn't give me a headache like the strap from a headlamp can. 2. My hat doesn't get in the way. 3. It provides me much better depth perception than a headlamp (I don't know why). 4. I can point it at what I want to see, or scan it back and forth, without having to move my entire head. 5. They shine a whole lot further, plus this is adjustable. 6. The batteries last a long time.

A reflective vest is more versatile than a jacket. You can wear it over your normal running clothing. You can probably find one for Fido as well. A good head lamp is the Tikka by Petzl. Tom

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Try this company for your dog--they have flashing lights and reflective vests. I have ordered from them before and the product was of very high quality. www.ruffwear.com

If you have a reflective shirt and reflective shoes (many are), you are probably good. As for headlamps, I'll offer up an alternative that was the best running advice I've received in several years. Instead of getting a headlamp, pay a little more for a lightweight LED-based handheld light, such as the Fenix P3D Q5. Just google "Fenix Q5". It has served me way WAY better than a headlamp. They can be pricier, but they are worth every penny. 1. It doesn't give me a headache like the strap from a headlamp can. 2. My hat doesn't get in the way. 3. It provides me much better depth perception than a headlamp (I don't know why). 4. I can point it at what I want to see, or scan it back and forth, without having to move my entire head. 5. They shine a whole lot further, plus this is adjustable. 6. The batteries last a long time.

I do about 50% of my mileage in the dark... another vote for a handheld over a headlamp, for all the reasons he gave. The Fenix lights are insanely bright too!