So I nearly went today but it was already dark at 9pm... suggestions?

[Precentrix]

What suggestions do people have for running in twilight/dark. If I can only go at nighttime there is a route I can use that is comparatively well lit but I still think some extra visibility may be advantageous. Ideas?

[Doddery123 Graduate]

Hello Precentrix. A head torch and high vis vest work for me. Singing as you go!

[Oddity]

I was thinking about this tonight myself! I imagine lots of us started off with the lighter nights. I certainly won't be doing the laps of my local cricket club in the dark! Guess it will have to be street running.

[Doddery123 Graduate]

I think my singing must scare the wolves....

[Elfe5 Graduate]

I run in quiet residential streets in the dark & take care crossing roads. I always run with only one earbud in so I can hear traffic, or when using headphones slip them round my neck before crossing. 😃

[backintime Graduate]

Lots of running clothes have reflective strips on the t-shirts and joggers, there are high vis wind breakers that can be tied around your waist even if you get too hot wearing it, head torches, a friend of mine tied those bicycle spoke reflectors to her running belt and found some very cheap lights for her shoelaces.

[Biddy62 Graduate]

Have a look at the Atlecko website. They have a brilliant lighting vest that you can spot a mile away. But also - they were offering a free clip on light - which I got last winter - all you do is pay £3.99 postage. It’s brilliant - different modes but what I like best is that it is blue and I think (Hope) most drivers will slow if they see a flashing blue light. Google Atlecko free light and see if you can still get one.

Good luck and keep safe 😊

[Centurions Graduate in reply to Biddy62]

I’ve just looked at the Atlecko website and they’ve got the free torch plus you can buy a second one for £4.99. I’ve bought one plus the lighting vest as it’s 30% off at the moment. Like you, I was also thinking about where to run now it’s starting to get darker earlier. I’m not a morning runner. I like to run early evening after work, even when I’m not working it’s my favourite time. Plus, I live in the countryside so I’m already thinking of safety! The autumn/winter definitely needs more consideration in terms of when/where to run doesn’t it? Suggestions welcome.

[Biddy62 Graduate in reply to Centurions]

Glad the suggestion was useful to you. Did you read the guy’s story? The one who designed it and why?

Hope you find some safe routes.

I actually prefer running first thing but as I’ve now joined a club most runs are evening ones but at least there is more safety in numbers when road running in the dark.

Enjoy your runs 😊🏃🏽‍♀️