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Arrogant Bastard....Ale
Most glasses will have a little sticker on one of the lenses that states the UV protection.
rectumdamnnearkilledem
I have seen mention of ultraviolet rays in sunlight causing increased risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration. What do people here recommend for decent running sunglasses- either standalone or clip-ons if a person already wears prescription lenses?
Yep. I run with sunglasses unless it's raining. They provide obvious protection from sun, but also wind-driven things like snow and dust. My faves are a pair of reasonably priced Optic Nerve Eyeque shades. They retail for $69 (I think I found a code somewhere that got me 25% off). They are photochromic with a really good range of light-to-dark, so I can run on overcast days and they are a very light tint, or bright Winter days and they go very dark. They have effective vents in the lens and wrap my face well, so minimal light sneaks around the sides.
Mine are the gray ones:
Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to
remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.
~ Sarah Kay
I've got a fever...
I recommend looking for polarized lenses, which are great at reducing reflected glare. Polarized is also great for driving, because you won't see the reflection of the top of your dashboard in the windshield.
But these are pricey. Rei.com has the Chili's brand sunglasses, which are polarized and range from about $15~$25. Worth looking in to .
On your deathbed, you won't wish that you'd spent more time at the office. But you will wish that you'd spent more time running. Because if you had, you wouldn't be on your deathbed.
What do people here recommend for decent running sunglasses- either standalone or clip-ons if a person already wears prescription lenses?
I recently started wearing contacts again solely so I could wear wrap-around sport sunglasses while running. No slippage, much better eye coverage. Now, I do have a polarized full-UV clip for when I do have to wear my glasses, but the sport sunglasses are a much better experience, because you don't have to think about them -- if they're your glasses, it's always a potential headache.
If you can't wear contacts, many of the sunglasses manufacturers (including Oakley) can do some prescription lenses.
A Saucy Wench
My husband has prescription glasses for cycling, it's too important to have clear vision while riding to mess with clipons and contacts can be problematic on a bike.
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"When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasnt tired and kept running anyway" - dd, age 7
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I have some Peformance brand sunglasses that I got on sale (they seem to almost always be on sale.) They come with 3 different sets of lenses and a nice hard case so I don't sit on them in the car. They don't bounce, so I like them fine. (Actually, someone recently said they made me look cool, now that I think about it. Maybe they have magic powers I didn't know about). I think I paid about $30 for them.
But I just re-read your post -- are you looking for something to wear over your glasses? I wear contacts with mine. I'd do what jeff recommended and get prescription sport sunglasses if you wear glasses.
Runs with the pack
Crash
A good pair of glasses can make all the difference in the world while on a run. It really takes the stress out of your eyes during those high glare days when the sun is just beating down on the road.
I have never believed in the high $ sunglasses that many people seem to wear, HOWEVER, HOWEVER, after using many, many pairs of inexpensive glasses, I never found any that worked well for me until I tried a pair of Under Armor Draft Multiflection glasses. They are designed for running specifically and work phenomenally. Here are the two most important factors for me:
1. Vented at the top of the eyes. If you google the name, you can find a pic and it will show you that they are vented at the top so that air gets in and prevents the tops of the glasses from fogging when your eyes/face/forehead gets hot. This is huge for me. All glasses I had previously worn would always fog up, which was bothersome at best, distracting at worst.
2. Light. These glasses weigh about as much as a $5 bill. I cannot tell you how many other runners have commented on how incredibly light they are. This is also a big, big deal for me.
Now, the only drawback is the cost. I will say that I found mine somewhere online for less than $90, which is still alot of $$$. One thing to note though, I have found that I now take much better care of my glasses than the I ever did the cheap ones, and I'm not nearly as likely to break them. Also, UA provides a two pair replacement policy for the accidents that invariably happened.
I don't spend money needlessly, but I swear by these glasses. I really do.
-Chris
http://www.runningafterdaylight.com
I have a pair of Native Hardtop XP. They came with three sets of lenses and another set of arms with a strap. Also a lifetime warranty.
Before the Oakleys, I wore cheap sunglasses and would get headaches from distortion.
If any of you are military or a government employee, you can get a matte black with grey lens set for about half price at US Standard Issue.
For those of you wearing contacts, you can also look into the Nike MaxSight contact lenses that came out a few years ago.
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