Running in the dark

[Jailbird]

I know this is forward planning but I have noticed that it is starting to get darker. I tend to run early in the morning along a towpath.I was wondering how you experienced runners cope with the long winter days. Can anyone recommend a good headtorch or any other required gear? Obviously Hi Vis clothing is important.

[Vintage61 Graduate]

Will be interested on this too. Up at 5 for my runs and don’t fancy running in the dark. Although at least now if someone jumps out I’ve got half a chance of running away. 🏃🏻‍♀️😳🏃🏻‍♀️😳

[Comfortnotspeed in reply to Vintage61]

Ha ha yes we can do that now!!

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

As long as it’s no further than 5k or I’ve had it!

[Comfortnotspeed in reply to Vintage61]

Yes after I’ve put my earphones in, stretched and briskly walked... 😱

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Hydrated, adjusted Garmin, checked the correct playlist and cleaned glasses........and got through the toxic 10

[Comfortnotspeed in reply to Vintage61]

Look, Vintage they may get us! We may have to talk our way out!!! 😃😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Create a diversion... do you have any party tricks????

[Comfortnotspeed in reply to Vintage61]

Falling over the dog? While sweating profusely and dropping phone? 😂😂😂🤣🤣

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

That’ll do it 👍🏻

[Comfortnotspeed in reply to Vintage61]

Yes muggers - the sympathy vote!

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

😂

[Stephen_UK Graduate]

Hi JB. I asked about this a few weeks back and got some good tips and advice here: healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

[Jailbird Graduate in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thanks for that Stephen, some useful tips!

[Comfortnotspeed]

I’m already starting to worry about this too. Although that’s when running club might be an option. Bought a great head torch on Amazon that recharges using a usb connection. Excellent compared to old battery one. It was bought for walking the dog but I think will work for running too.

[Jailbird Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

I've seen several rechargeable headtorchs on Amazon, just wondered if anyparticular ones are better? Think being creative will be the secret to keeping going through the winter.

[Comfortnotspeed in reply to Jailbird]

Aennon it was basic and about £15 so I was suspicious that it was okay. But has been very good.

[HeavyFoot Graduate]

When I started running almost a year ago, I set three rules: no running in the rain, in mud or in the dark.

Living in Cornwall, the first two went by the board early on. But I still won’t run in the dark: I’ll drive in the dark but won’t start until daybreak. If I’m on the road I’ll be hi-vizzed like a Christmas tree and never with headphones.

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to HeavyFoot]

Running in the rain is great!