The running christmas tree

Hiya,

As I run on weekdays after work, it is already getting a bit dusky when I run. Because part of my route is on a bike path between a dark forest and a speedy and busy car road, I thought to make myself more visible.

Plan succeeded I think? A red light on my arm, 4 white lights on my chest and 4 red lights on my back. And they can either be on or flickering. A true running christmas tree if I say so.

I think in combination with my hydration vest, I am thé most overdressed runner in the neighbourhood. All other runners that I see are dressed in sweatpants and a shirt.

Just did a 5K (43 mins) in this gear. Though I did not turn on all the lights all the time. It is not dusky enough for that yet.

Cheers, Evy

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Good on you Evy, that looks very impressive, you must be getting a lot of attention from other runners and anyone else who sees you

[Hidden in reply to AlMorr]

Ehm yes, I did see 2 people smile as I passed them. Don't know if it was a kind smile or the start of laughter though 😂

[Instructor57]

Looking good there Evy !You should certainly be seen now 😁👍

[Hidden in reply to Instructor57]

If not, they are blind! 😂

[Instructor57 in reply to Hidden]

🤣

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Hidden]

You say that but apparently they are! I’ve had lots of near-misses with drivers turning left into side streets, and looking for addresses, eg delivery drivers. They’re not paying proper attention so do keep your eyes peeled 👀

[Hidden in reply to misswobble]

😱 my goodness, luckily they have all been near-misses and nothing bad happened yet! Stay safe!

[Time_Lord Half Marathon]

Very good. I'm known as the Kirk illuminations in my club because of my bright flashing lights that I wear. Nobody will ever lose sight of me on our evening runs.

[Hidden in reply to Time_Lord]

Good for you too! Better be seen than be flattened!

[misswobble Marathon]

Yup! All done up like a downtown Christmas tree🎄 That’s the way to do it!

I like getting the gear on. It’s a statement of intent 😃

I won’t be buying the shoe-heel horseshoe shaped ones again. I’ve lost them all. They just fall off

[Hidden in reply to misswobble]

Those shoe-heel lights indeed sound like they are on a precarious place. They get a shock with every step, so I can imagine they can fall off quickly.