tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post4757629498413915149..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Running in the DarkKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-68254630643874465432018-03-26T10:58:23.032-05:002018-03-26T10:58:23.032-05:00Great tips! I haven't run in the dark for so ...Great tips! I haven't run in the dark for so long.vickihttp://fueledbycarrots.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-27068908163493141872018-03-26T07:53:16.896-05:002018-03-26T07:53:16.896-05:00I usually try to avoid running in the dark, but it...I usually try to avoid running in the dark, but its difficult to do at the height of winter when the sun sets as early as it does. Regardless of whether its light or dark out, safety always needs to be the #1 priority.Kathryn @ Dancing to Runninghttp://dancingtorunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-75286288861686140052018-03-25T19:05:53.083-05:002018-03-25T19:05:53.083-05:00I need you to come lecture all my neighbors and sh...I need you to come lecture all my neighbors and show them the ropes! I see SO many of them out in the night in all dark clothing. I have almost hit a few also who were walking in the middle of the street!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697313764291261752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-2273781213445545602018-03-25T06:39:03.326-05:002018-03-25T06:39:03.326-05:00I have never used a headlamp. I get headaches from...I have never used a headlamp. I get headaches from my bike helmet...I fear that would happen from a headlamp as well (I must have a weird pressure point somewhere along the helmet edge on my forehead).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-6339565457638941512018-03-25T06:37:10.979-05:002018-03-25T06:37:10.979-05:00I tried running on my treadmill recently in the ve...I tried running on my treadmill recently in the very late afternoon, so it was almost dark in the room when I finished. Not as tranquil as running outside, just saying ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-45437851411051208722018-03-25T06:35:59.830-05:002018-03-25T06:35:59.830-05:00Ha ha...it's wise to be in a safe place with o...Ha ha...it's wise to be in a safe place with other people nearby ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54932153724239162992018-03-25T06:34:55.917-05:002018-03-25T06:34:55.917-05:00I agree...even with the time change, I can tell th...I agree...even with the time change, I can tell the daylight is coming sooner and sooner!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-36931871314225657712018-03-24T20:46:07.762-05:002018-03-24T20:46:07.762-05:00These are all such great tips! I used to use a hea...These are all such great tips! I used to use a headlamp when I ran in the dark, but now due to my schedule I typically get my runs in during daylight hours! Angela Camposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865177278607438558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-8063975274172621772018-03-24T18:19:32.729-05:002018-03-24T18:19:32.729-05:00I have never run in the dark (well except for this...I have never run in the dark (well except for this one time we lost power so I hoocked my treadmill up to the generator and ran in the basement in the dark) these are great tips though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115267798009443831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-68785427561865866582018-03-24T06:47:09.109-05:002018-03-24T06:47:09.109-05:00Yes I'm an in the dark runner! During the scho...Yes I'm an in the dark runner! During the school year, at least. :) You offer mainly all of the tips. I have to totally agree that the sidewalk is NOT safer. Just the other day I hopped up on the sidewalk to give a car some space and I nearly tripped!<br /><br />I run at 6am, so I generally feel pretty safe in my neighborhood. Even though it is dark, I do see lights on in houses, there is the occasional dog walker, there is a church nearby where kids are being dropped off for day care, and there are people leaving for work. I guess I am making it sound like a busy little hood with people everywhere- it's not, but I do encounter people so I feel like if someone wanted to do me harm, they prob wouldn't have the balls as there are people here and there. I stick to the streets with lots of houses.Megan @ Meg Go Runhttp://www.meggorun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-81568894846598111032018-03-23T22:18:17.119-05:002018-03-23T22:18:17.119-05:00Night time is for sleeping, Kimberly! Lol. These a...Night time is for sleeping, Kimberly! Lol. These are great tips. So glad the days are "longer" now that we are done with Daylight Saving Time. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15131084160924138419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-49326081789251798342018-03-23T21:28:19.493-05:002018-03-23T21:28:19.493-05:00Glad to hear there are more "crazy early morn...Glad to hear there are more "crazy early morning runners" getting it done in the dark ;-) We all gotta stick together, literally!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-65449252300588175492018-03-23T21:26:48.882-05:002018-03-23T21:26:48.882-05:00Oh yes...ice is a bit dangerous in the dark LOLOh yes...ice is a bit dangerous in the dark LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-85314273028077960502018-03-23T21:26:26.377-05:002018-03-23T21:26:26.377-05:00We have a group of about 8 women that do the early...We have a group of about 8 women that do the early bird run at 5 and they do use all the safety equipment out there. Of course, I am all about safety in numbers!Deborah @ confessions of a mother runnerhttp://www.confessionsofamotherrunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-90092319475551797132018-03-23T20:53:18.085-05:002018-03-23T20:53:18.085-05:00Great tips! I haven't really tried running in ...Great tips! I haven't really tried running in the dark yet since it's still kinda snowy/icy out there, but I'm hoping to when the weather gets a little better!Farrahhttp://www.fairyburger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-77362143327062198112018-03-23T18:41:42.246-05:002018-03-23T18:41:42.246-05:00I don't mind the darkness. Granted, I'd ra...I don't mind the darkness. Granted, I'd rather be out in the heat of day in full-on sunshine, but the early morning (and, on occasion, late evenings) are nice!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-16288965652056450362018-03-23T18:39:57.961-05:002018-03-23T18:39:57.961-05:00Aren't the Knuckle Lights awesome? I just got ...Aren't the Knuckle Lights awesome? I just got some new ones yesterday and LOVE them. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-80624373162074218752018-03-23T18:39:15.963-05:002018-03-23T18:39:15.963-05:00When Barb and I do our 5:00 runs, we seldom ever s...When Barb and I do our 5:00 runs, we seldom ever see any traffic, especially in the winter. And, yes, the road is OUR's ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54730624115271394362018-03-23T18:38:24.900-05:002018-03-23T18:38:24.900-05:00Now, if I was on trails, I'd be doing that in ...Now, if I was on trails, I'd be doing that in the daylight LOL I'd be more freaked out by animals than creepy people LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-36948276073379986192018-03-23T18:37:33.474-05:002018-03-23T18:37:33.474-05:00It's really all about common sense, and your c...It's really all about common sense, and your comfort zone. I agree...as much as I appreciate the quietness of the morning, it can be a little freaky if it's too quiet.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-41200871219453844022018-03-23T18:36:39.022-05:002018-03-23T18:36:39.022-05:00Well, I'm older than you, Dear Rachel...what y...Well, I'm older than you, Dear Rachel...what you trying to say? That I'm showing signs of senility? LOL ;-) Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53128437171579947812018-03-23T18:35:37.790-05:002018-03-23T18:35:37.790-05:00Seriously...why do bikers wear black??? At least m...Seriously...why do bikers wear black??? At least most of them have blinking lights on their bikes LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-79942815768873742182018-03-23T18:34:56.107-05:002018-03-23T18:34:56.107-05:00If I lived in a bigger town, I'd be a little m...If I lived in a bigger town, I'd be a little more fearful, no doubt. I just try to be smart about it...I'm not running too far from my house when I'm alone, and I make sure to always be aware of my surroundings.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-4056997604451891312018-03-23T18:33:07.640-05:002018-03-23T18:33:07.640-05:00I really like the peace and tranquility of the ear...I really like the peace and tranquility of the early morning....especially in the summer when all the birds come to life ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-80885395677532167192018-03-23T18:31:56.835-05:002018-03-23T18:31:56.835-05:00I am a run in the dark person. Love all your tips...I am a run in the dark person. Love all your tips. I'm all about extra lights (front of head, back of head) and I have night runner lights for my sneakers too! 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