I do not need the headlamp, my eyes are soaked in the dark and can run without it. It is heard from some runners. But they do not realize they are not yet seen.
Seeing an "invisible" runner when we pass it, may in the best case cause a jolt, but a collision in the worse, especially if only one of the participants moves at a higher speed (run in, collision with a cyclist). "Being seen" is not so much a matter of just moving across the roadside and pedestrian crossings. Take care of the lighting and reflective vests should be a reduced visibility at any time. If we go to the extreme - the illuminated lost runner is looking better than the drowned in the dark. We should think of the extreme situation. They do not often, but it can be life.
Reflective elements are now standard. We see them on almost every piece of running clothes and they're also on shoes or accessories (backpack, kidney) and that's good. It's part of the clothes, so we do not have to think about forgetting them at home, not stopping them, being permanent, and seeing them fairly well. However, we must not forget that the reflective color is dependent on the source of external light. No illumination (the second runner's head, the car's reflector) is useless.
So how to be seen? You will excel best in shimmering yellow clothes. However, it is ideal to emit light directly and to do this, you can use headlamps that not only make your presence aware but also illuminate the way you are running. However, the torch is only facing you. In a deep forest, the person will see you, but you can disappear in the light of the city night or in a strong reflector. For these cases, there are various blinkers and luminous tapes. Let's try out what today's wide market offers.
In addition to the fact that almost all brands apply reflective elements directly to the running shoes, some manufacturers have gone and produce straight-up collections designed to run in the dark, which is literally dotted with them. For example, craft with their brilliant collection (we wrote about it here), ASICS Late-Show, Nike Flash, Puma nightcap and others.
In addition to the reflective tapes or vests, you can use reflective colors in warm, autumn months to apply directly to your skin. Or buy iron-on patches and fill them with pieces of clothing that lack reflective color.
But even kidneys, backpacks, caps or tunnels should be chosen with respect to the reflective material. There is a wide variety on the market.
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