And what a difference it made! Thank you to everyone who recommended various torches, I ended up getting a Black Diamond ReVolt - think that’s what it’s called. I was testing it on my balcony last night being a bit naughty really and sweeping the beam over people’s windows ‘cos I could! Anyway, I felt as though I was wrapped up in my own little light bubble, and how nice it was to do a very dark country lane with the moon for company.
For some reason I feel as though I’m going faster than I actually am when I run in the dark, it seems harder to feel my pace. Not sure why.
It was a good run, I feel set up for the day now. I’m going to hopefully do a long run Friday to start getting back to a HM distance again.
Have a smashing day! 😊😊😊
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Hello Sparky! Yes, it deffo made a difference especially along the country lane that otherwise would have been pitch black. I am trying to up the distance again, but I think my impending holiday may have something different to say 🤣. Anyway, here’s to both our long runs on Friday! 😊😊😊
Well I’m a bit annoyed because when I bought it, black was the cheapest. Now all the funky colours seem cheaper! I may need to put some day glow stickers on it! 😊
Ah thank you Ian! My other half was joking I needed to take a pick-axe with me, perhaps I could have swatted the moths with it. It was just nice to be able to do a route that otherwise would have been too dark. If someone had told me a year ago I’d be running down a pitch black road at 6am with a light strapped to my head I’d have checked their temperature 🤣.
Ah thank you so much ☺️. It was a bit weird, and I had to laugh at the dent in my forehead when I got home. I may have to put something under the torch bit in the future! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
I've been looking off and on all day for a torch, wondering if the chest strap ones are worth considering? Mmm🤔Maybe a post on advice if I don't get comments here..
Well done and I’m glad you like your head torch. 😀👍 I have a head torch but it’s too heavy and uncomfortable for running so I use it for camping and such. This has prompted me to look for a chest torch now while I’m still on the IC 😂
Ah many thanks 😊. I did wonder if it might be a bit cumbersome, but I guess I’ve had to get used to strapping various things to myself for running. Best of luck with the chest torch search and I hope you’re not on the IC for too long. 😃
You’ll run slower I guess once you’re out there as it’s instinctive to pick your way more carefully over obstacles in the dark. It’s like it happens automatically. I pick my feet up more too I notice
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Short Version: I’ve got a small head, I bought a head-torch, sent it back, did some running.
First HM run complete 
Disastrous Run ☹️
