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Ergh, I don't really dig transitions.. to the point where I just couldn't bear to wear them. :\
And STH, I have an astigmatism. I can't wear contacts as I have chronically dry eyes, and they irritate the bejesus out of them.

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I'm sure I'll find a solution eventually. :)
 
CotB, how bad is your vision? You can get a cheap pair of glasses with a metal frame that won't fall off your face if your vision isn't too bad.

I only wear metal frames and find they don't fall off while I'm biking, sprinting, playing football and the like.
 
I can't stand anything on my face or body when I run. Sunglasses slide off my face with sweat. The canopy cover of trees is my sun defense so I never bothered to invest in running sunglasses. COTB Do you have PureVision Toric by Bausch and Lomb? They have a higher oxygen permeability to the cornea so they don't dry out as easily.


You can also get prescription running glasses. We carry stuff like this at my work.
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I ordered these today.
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The winter runner.

How many miles do y'all put on your shoes before replacing?
I bought my Solomon Speedcross 3's in Feb 2012 and my feet are telling me it is time for a new pair.
 
until they fall apart. the older the better imo, until actual holes happen.
cannot believe you can go through shoes that quick, you.re hardcore haha!!
 
Thanks PI, I should have asked you about this!!! I keep forgetting you're an expert in the whole vision thing. :)

I'll ask my optometrist about the product you mentioned - is that a brand of contact lens? Also, I have seen the sport sunglasses available in a few places. They always look so.. well, sporty. Not sure I could pull them off? But it might be something I have to deal with. If they had pink and black ones I'd be all over it. ;)

Edit; these are hot.
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To answer your question re: running shoes, I'm still on my first decent pair. I have had them for a little over twelve months and they seem to be going strong. I think my feet will tell me when it's time to replace them. You have to trust your body with things like this, I think.
 
Yes that is a brand of contacts. Good luck! I like those shades!
Dress like an athlete, feel like an athlete, perform like an athlete.
 
I go until my Vibrams have holes in them. Multiple holes. The thinner, the better for my feet and ankles.
 
^road running in Florida is probably as safe as doing EOD in Kandahar.
 
oh i.m in a nice lil suburbia of sorts right now, my runs are real nice :) (and i couldn't hope for much better swimming!)
bike rides, that's another story - i can choose to ride a gorgeous, smooth, safe trail that's incredibly long, or i can do city/downtown/hood rides, depending on mood. am truly in an amazing location for triath training right now ;P
 
Triathlon? NICE!

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4 mile night race next Saturday. I gotta test run this head gear. I HATE stuff on me when I run.
 
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If the shoes are meant to be supportive, I try not to go over 500 miles. I think the recommended amount is 350-500. If the shoes are not meant to be supportive, it's pretty much okay to wear them until the midsole starts to disintegrate.

Headlamps are comfortable to run with as long as they are properly tight IMO. Having something soft in between the strap and the forehead can help with sweat too.
 
Yeah at minimum I had 420 trail miles on those sneaks. I wear a bandanna when I run so I am going to try and work the lamp around that.
My running group will be meeting throughout the winter so I will get used to the head lamp. However, I am going for safety not speed on night run competition next week.
 
I just came extremely close to running over a fellow runner as I was making a left. It was 21:30 and very dark out, and the guy, dark-skinned, was wearing all black: even black shoes. Invisible. If it wasn't for his white ankle socks, I wouldn't have seen him and wouldn't have hit the brakes, and he'd be dead.

Oh and he didn't even look before crossing. I know he didn't look cuz I always signal my turns and the guy flew into the street at full speed.

Please don't run at night! And if you have to, please at least be visible & vigilant.
 
yeah

I tend not to use the word jogger. Is there a difference between a jogger and a runner?
 
I think bmxxx meant was it someone who was "jogging for exercise" or someone who just happened to be running to get somewhere / away from something.

Either way, that's so lucky you didn't hit him!!! I totally agree with the importance on wearing VISIBLE clothing when running at night. Often you have headphones on, and can be concentrating so hard on your breathing and stride that you can fail to notice traffic. :|
 
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