tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post301734029679950462..comments2023-11-02T09:03:44.393-04:00Comments on The Happy Runner: The one about the headlamp.Felice Devinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18038461010518039172noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-46142276395310891332010-01-02T23:19:06.372-05:002010-01-02T23:19:06.372-05:00I love mine too (I have a black diamond Icon one.)...I love mine too (I have a black diamond Icon one.) It's one of the most important pieces of safety gear we as runners can wear, IMHO. Glad to hear you like yours too.Terrihttp://tgorourke.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-72264290613973939632010-01-01T23:51:33.982-05:002010-01-01T23:51:33.982-05:00Woohoo winter running!
I decided to opt for the he...Woohoo winter running!<br />I decided to opt for the headlamp this winter less to see where I was going, and more to be seen by others. I've even strapped my flashing red bike taillight onto the dog's leash (she runs with me). :o)<br />Thanks for the review. Keep running, and stay warm! Happy New Year!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06875719058924873836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-70718710103241037452009-12-31T09:28:50.802-05:002009-12-31T09:28:50.802-05:00at one time i really wanted a head lamp...now, i k...at one time i really wanted a head lamp...now, i keep going back and forth...not sure if i'd really use it that much....Oz Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708432336187308653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-7083674991905006482009-12-30T19:18:43.642-05:002009-12-30T19:18:43.642-05:00You are hardcore my dear friend. I wouldn't ev...You are hardcore my dear friend. I wouldn't even venture outside ever! <br /><br />Thanks for the review on the headlamp. I'm really on the fence about these!Chic Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670504238110246108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-45728906900966919432009-12-30T18:34:11.626-05:002009-12-30T18:34:11.626-05:00A headlamp! What a great idea! I hadn't even...A headlamp! What a great idea! I hadn't even thought about that. Might feel a little silly running with it, but who cares, right?<br /><br />Ick on the temps. When it gets below the mid 40s here I wimp out, so you are much braver than I!Quixhttp://www.adjustedreality.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-61141892162618061772009-12-30T12:23:14.141-05:002009-12-30T12:23:14.141-05:00I didn't realize the lamps lit up such a large...I didn't realize the lamps lit up such a large area, that's great it works so well for you...enjoy!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144512028031455208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-32573420672905577522009-12-30T09:44:37.961-05:002009-12-30T09:44:37.961-05:00I got a gift card for a headlamp which I will be b...I got a gift card for a headlamp which I will be buying this weekend. I still won't run alone in the dark (I am a scardy cat) but my friends and I all said we would get them so we could go running together after work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-30604675471805454932009-12-30T02:52:01.050-05:002009-12-30T02:52:01.050-05:00My hubby wont let me run in the dark headlamp or n...My hubby wont let me run in the dark headlamp or not.. LOL!! He keeps telling me that aif we buy a BIG dog then I can run with it for protection.. So I asked the boys what they would name a dog, my 4 year old said "Mater" LOL!!Mel -Tall Mom on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777751504773574393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-48731589380662152312009-12-30T02:49:25.396-05:002009-12-30T02:49:25.396-05:00I use my headlight for all my morning runs this ti...I use my headlight for all my morning runs this time of year - works like a charm. Unfortunately they still haven't invented a weightless windshield to deal with all this cold weather. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644559746937011062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-42387770102271824842009-12-29T22:33:40.655-05:002009-12-29T22:33:40.655-05:00I love my headlamp and my little blinky lights tha...I love my headlamp and my little blinky lights that I clip all over me...it feels like Christmas when I run. Hope you have a warm run tomorrow!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00129091073767399081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-4395735473121936392009-12-29T22:25:39.896-05:002009-12-29T22:25:39.896-05:00I LOVE night runs so I can use my headlamp as well...I LOVE night runs so I can use my headlamp as well! It's such a different running experience. Great!carpeviamhttp://www.copiaverborum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-24066840542060667502009-12-29T20:29:43.963-05:002009-12-29T20:29:43.963-05:00If it was that cold here, I'd wait until tomor...If it was that cold here, I'd wait until tomorrow, too. Glad you can see on your night runs now!Tina @GottaRunNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321814382532015313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-72635030381190675102009-12-29T19:21:56.030-05:002009-12-29T19:21:56.030-05:00Oh yes, headlamps rock. Its required gear for me,...Oh yes, headlamps rock. Its required gear for me, especially in the winter. Even night runs in the summer are better. Except the moths see you from a long way away and charge straight at your head.Jon (was) in Michiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457505077183982152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-56148325028797491072009-12-29T18:39:36.948-05:002009-12-29T18:39:36.948-05:00How cool. I'm too chicken to run in the dark -...How cool. I'm too chicken to run in the dark - smiles! This is my first time here, looking forward to reading more.<br /><br />Winks & Smiles,<br />WifeyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01531001180084362992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-31022579594083873402009-12-29T17:43:44.897-05:002009-12-29T17:43:44.897-05:00So glad the headlamp is working! Enjoy the night r...So glad the headlamp is working! Enjoy the night runs...late this week or next of course. -10 would be no fun!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17181594969293325393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-12851343168863546412009-12-29T16:48:15.509-05:002009-12-29T16:48:15.509-05:00I used a headlamp on my relay, but I can't see...I used a headlamp on my relay, but I can't see myself using it just for a late run...not sure whyRunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-236807540933987192009-12-29T14:18:28.635-05:002009-12-29T14:18:28.635-05:00Kate A -- Good point. I'm not sure. I wear a f...Kate A -- Good point. I'm not sure. I wear a fleece headband when it is cold and windy, and I wore the headlamp over that. I didn't even think to mention that. I haven't worn it w/out the headband so I'm not sure if it will fall. I'll have to pay attention to that!Felice Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038461010518039172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-72102860332181066222009-12-29T13:27:51.249-05:002009-12-29T13:27:51.249-05:00I have a princeton headlamp, too and I find that I...I have a princeton headlamp, too and I find that I have to wear a hat with it otherwise it just falls down my face while I run. How about you? I do love it since I can see when I run and can also BE seen. Good luck with the weather!Katie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05532916063060905892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-77758117558680554102009-12-29T13:27:50.741-05:002009-12-29T13:27:50.741-05:00I have a princeton headlamp, too and I find that I...I have a princeton headlamp, too and I find that I have to wear a hat with it otherwise it just falls down my face while I run. How about you? I do love it since I can see when I run and can also BE seen. Good luck with the weather!Katie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05532916063060905892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-89963823715051719052009-12-29T13:11:26.456-05:002009-12-29T13:11:26.456-05:00I think the headlight is a great idea! I would lik...I think the headlight is a great idea! I would like it because in my neighborhood and most of South Carolina streets, we do not have a lot of street lights to help us along the way! Thanks for the review :-)Pining for Pinteresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281923465561005941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-72434509983698683372009-12-29T13:05:27.629-05:002009-12-29T13:05:27.629-05:00Good thing you like that headlamp in case you find...Good thing you like that headlamp in case you find yourself wanting to explore a cave or do some coal mining while you are out running. Seriously - they are great. I don't have one but borrowed one when I ran the relay in August. It saved my life b/c it was pitch black on those back roads. They really come in handy.ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-6042556353592819192009-12-29T12:48:54.872-05:002009-12-29T12:48:54.872-05:00So glad you like the headlamp! I gave B.o.B a real...So glad you like the headlamp! I gave B.o.B a really hard time about the headlamp and how geeky they look but after using one during the Ragnar Relay I now totally get why they are useful! Yay for a great night run!Jen Feenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857381064146340597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-71956705391009860192009-12-29T12:47:10.898-05:002009-12-29T12:47:10.898-05:00Perfect timing...I need a new head lamp. thanks fo...Perfect timing...I need a new head lamp. thanks for the review!!<br /><br />I'm dreading my run today...it's so cold and windy out. But I just can't justify doing it on the treadmill.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202296893022308340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-11748564390623575672009-12-29T12:37:31.368-05:002009-12-29T12:37:31.368-05:00What a great idea! I would love to be able to run...What a great idea! I would love to be able to run outside after work during these dark winter days. I am going to look into the headlamp- thanks for the info!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02655040584999327981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-47698367698264142072009-12-29T10:48:23.888-05:002009-12-29T10:48:23.888-05:00I went out for a run this morning and turned aroun...I went out for a run this morning and turned around within 5 mins!! Its brutal out there.Manderzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601848087402528859noreply@blogger.com