Well...running with a body torch is weird!

[Run46]

Daftly, I just hasn't anticipated the fact that the beam would swing about a bit!

It didn't move much when I was walking but went from side to side when I ran.

I soon got used to it and it was good but in the completely pitch dark areas I defo had to slow my pace a little.

Much better than only running at the weekend though and as it will soon be dark before and after work it's just something I'll have to learn to love 👍

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Good job... it’s a means to an end... and you’ll love it when spring arrives.

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks UNM, looking forward to lighter nights already 😉

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Just watch out for strange looking things if you are out a run on Thursday evening, it's Halloween 🦇. You may see vampires 🧛‍♂️, witches, ghosts etc, I am sure you won't be scared.

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Haha Al...I am out on my next run after work on Thursday, perhaps I'll wear some garlic around my neck 😉

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

That should scare any gouls that might think of following you. 👻 🧙‍♀️ 🧛‍♂️ 👾

[Bike_and_Run Graduate10]

Body torch? Is that something you wear like a belt? I've not heard of that before but seems an odd place to put a torch. Would a head torch not be a better option? I expect your head doesn't bob around as much as your waist does.

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to Bike_and_Run]

You wear it around your chest...strap goes around your chest and over a shoulder.

I bought it coz on reviews they seemed to be considered a lot more comfortable to wear and I have to say I couldn't even feel I had it on, but you may be right about the head torch not moving as much. As I say, not something I thought to consider!

[K8nno Graduate10]

I use a head torch and it stays pretty stable. Make sure you’ve got spare batteries.

[Teacherm Graduate10]

I have the chest torch from Decathlon and don’t find it moves about much when I run. I have it quite tight though. Is yours adjustable?

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to Teacherm]

It is Teacherm, will try it a bit tighter and see if that helps, thanks 👍

[HeavyFoot Graduate10]

Watch out for UFO spotters!!

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to HeavyFoot]

😂👍

[Jell6 Graduate10]

I use a head torch and didn't notice any movement. I recently strapped a couple of bicycle lights onto my hi vis straps, and initially the front one did move, and oddly I found it distracting and it made me feel a bit sick🤮.

I repositioned it to the lower waist strap, slightly off centre, and I don't notice it now.

I can't say it helps me see ( the head torch does), but it definitely helps me to be seen.

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Luckily it doesn't make me feel ill!

Is kind of a sweeping motion from left to right. I've had a suggestion that tightening it may be better, I'll have to have a play with it later 🤔👍

[Hidden]

Is the torch for your benefit or is it for other people to see you?

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Yes, for my benefit so I can see to run in the dark...there is a red warning light on the back for people to see me, and the straps are reflective 👍

[Hidden in reply to Run46]

Try a head torch then ..

👍

[Deals1 Graduate10]

MMmmmm. well done for giving it a try and working with it! I have a headtorch but not tried it yet, already looking forward to lighter nights too!! and mornings

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Lol, me too and it's only the 1st proper week of dark nights 😳

Best of luck with your head torch 👍

[Deals1 Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

Thanks. I wouldnt mind winter so much if it just wasn't dark!!

[Zebadee1]

Someone made a point on one of my posts that head torches can be quite blinding to others. (And I think they were right.) It's a lot easier to put a hand across a body torch to cover it up. Suppose it depends how busy it is where you run.

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to Zebadee1]

I agree, a woman nearly blinded me running towards me last week!

The body torch is good for that as obviously it's lower, I've rotated it to face the ground directly in front of me so shouldn't bother people or cars too much, but did put my hand over it when I ran directly passed someone...did startle a couple of cats though 😮

[Zebadee1 in reply to Run46]

I'm waiting for my body torch to arrive. Managed to avoid running in the dark so far, but there'll be no chance of avoiding it now. Need to make sure I position it on the least likely to wobble body part 😀

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to Zebadee1]

Good luck with that...easier if you were a fella 😆