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[kathmandu]

Hey guys and gals,

I seem to recall this topic coming up a while ago but cant find the thread for it now.

Ive been thinking about this lately as i usually run alone and often out in the bush. I sometimes stash my husbands buisness card on me or sometimes have my phone number written under my cap. But in all honesty mostly i have nothing at all on me to ID me if i drop dead / get bitten by a snake / hit by a low flying emu or whatever.

I came across this - ID Me
They either have wrist straps, ankle straps or (and this really appealed to me because i cant forget to put it on) one that clips onto your shoelaces. I also like the idea that you have quite a bit of space to have text written, so you can have a few different numbers listed plus anything else thats relevant. Think i might get a couple as the wrist strap will be handy for cycling, but i like the shoelace one for running.

Really great idea i thought, even more so if you have any allergies or special medical conditions. What do you think of this idea? Does anyone else think about carrying (or actually carry) emergency ID?

[Grey beard]

Good post chicken/turtle - it's something I've been thinking about for a while but not acted on yet. Must do something about it as I do a lot of my running alone.

I heard the next generation of CR caps might have an ID patch inside - any news on that front Wobblyman?

Cheers

Gb

[Ellie80]

I have the shoe laces velcro on one and it is great. I don't even notice it, which is the point I guess! We got ours from a different company though - looks very similar!

[Gronk]

I have one of these.



Road ID

[Ellie80]

Road ID! That is the brand we have.

[Action]

Gronk, on Mar 15 2008, 10:45 AM, said:

I have one of these.



Road ID

yep, me too (or should t hat be me three?).

[Peterhorse]

Gronk, on Mar 14 2008, 06:45 PM, said:

I have one of these.



Road ID

gosh it's big  

i only carry ID on long runs or if i am somewhere away from home. I slip my Qld drivers license, which is just a cheap laminated photo, into the little fob pocket of my running shorts, plus a $20 note. at least they will know they can have my organs if they want them.

where you run by the sounds of it, you might need an EPIRB Chicken?

i tried to make myself feel young and hip for a few months by wearing one of those coloured "support your team/charity" bands. I wrote our phone number on it becasue it was my son's and he was worried i'd lose it. Seeing your post though, i just realised the real benefit of wearing it - if you want a cheap option that would work, they are usually a coupla bucks at dollars and cents, plus a Nikko pen of course.

[kathmandu]

Peterhorse, on Mar 15 2008, 12:57 PM, said:

where you run by the sounds of it, you might need an EPIRB Chicken?

You're probably right PH. I have an epirb but i never think to take it running. Funny how you just feel safe in your own backyard. I generally stay within half an hour of other properties, rather than head straight out into the Conservation Park, but i guess half an hour (at running pace) is a long way with 2 fang marks in your leg. Although the epirb response may not be any quicker.

Hmmmm more things to ponder.

Do you know ive done nothing today excpet run and faff on CR!!! must go do some ironing or something constructive.

But before i go. Seems those Road ID ones are the same as the ID Me ones but distributed by an Oz mob, and so different branding. Same price if you compare the cheap Road ID freight option. I think i will get the Aussie one to support the locals.

[Bellthorpe]

I take an EPIRB with me only if I'm going way, way off the beaten track.

[Shoesandsox]

Action, on Mar 15 2008, 01:56 PM, said:

yep, me too (or should t hat be me three?).

Me four.  I have a RoadID.  It cost less than $25 including postage and I got it in just over a week.

Edited by Shoesandsox, 15 March 2008 - 03:40 PM.

[tismith]

About the RoadID:

I like the look of the neoprene (ankle id) ones over the others, but if any has one, can you make it tight enough to go on the wrist?

--Toby

[Duffman]

In the event I am found face down on the road, I have my name and (H) phone written in black marker on the side/midsole of my shoes. It's easy to see, and available for any girls I run past to give me a call.
You can put the date you bought your shoes on there too so you know when you should think about replacing them.

[Beki]

Shoesandsox, on Mar 15 2008, 04:38 PM, said:

Me four.  I have a RoadID.  It cost less than $25 including postage and I got it in just over a week.

Me five

Tismith, you can order them specifically for your wrist (which is what I have), they come in three sizes so are easy to measure for the correct one for you.  Not sure if those are neoprene though?

[No_longer_back_of_the_pack]

Thanks for the information about this product.  The fact that I do not carry ID has been worrying both my wife and I for a while.  Guess who just placed an order.

[AndrewC]

RoadID.  Me six - except mine is yellow.

- AndrewC

[BoneyChic]

AndrewC, on Mar 15 2008, 09:23 PM, said:

RoadID.  Me six - except mine is yellow.

- AndrewC

That will make it, me seven! Mine is purple. My trainer also has one - hers is pink.
Never run without it.

[Davo]

I get really annoyed when I hear of runners of any type who go out without any ID on them. Even if it's around their local streets, never mind out in the bush.
Let me ask you: if you are just half a k from home and you are hit by a car, or collapse for any reason, would the people who run to your aid know who you are? Or would they just say "Oh yeah, that's the guy/gal who's always out jogging, but I don't know who he is."
I went to the local hardware store and bought two of those little plastic tags you can put on your key rings. They cost me 50c each. I wrote on them my personal details - including my blood group - and put them on my two training shoes, fastened to the laces and located where the shoe doesn't bend. No need to worry about ID any more. It's light, it's surprisingly waterproof, it's obvious, it's simple, and it could potentially save my life.
Oh, I forgot to mention the total cost. 50c  for the product; about five minutes writing my details; say another five minutes fixing it onto my lace. Multiply that by two for the other pair of shoes.
Potential benefit: the saving of my life.
A good deal? Work it out for yourself.

Whilst I'm raving on, I will state that anyone who goes out jogging without any ID is being very irresponsible, not only to themselves and the community, but to their loved ones and next of kin.

[kathmandu]

Davo, on Mar 15 2008, 07:35 PM, said:

I get really annoyed when I hear of runners of any type who go out without any ID on them............

OUCH, thanks for that kick up the arse Davo, i fairly deserved it.
Have put an id card in my pocket for tomorrow and will continue to do so until my new shoe tag arrives.

[tismith]

I just up and ordered Road IDs for me, my brother and my dad. Great idea!

--Toby

[Grey beard]

Ok ok ok Davo - I've ordered one... Mine's the stainless steel Fixx ( http://www.roadid.co...on/id.aspx#fixx ) with a runner on the back. First piece of jewelery I've bought for years...

[Waljo]

This is something that has always worried me...I have just ordered one.

Marcia

[Bellthorpe]

Davo, on Mar 15 2008, 08:35 PM, said:

Let me ask you: if you are just half a k from home and you are hit by a car, or collapse for any reason, would the people who run to your aid know who you are?

Yes, they would.

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Whilst I'm raving on, I will state that anyone who goes out jogging without any ID is being very irresponsible, not only to themselves and the community, but to their loved ones and next of kin.

That's not always the case. People often run with buddies, for example.

[ratdog]

Hi all

although i dont have a road id, i am advocating that everyone get one due to an experience i had today at the end of a race.  

After finishing my race i was at the end of the finishing chute encouraging others as they passed over the line.  

One runner came over the line and was totally exhausted and needed help, so a few of us helped her and prevented her from falling over and injuring herself any more than the total dehydration which was obvious to all.  She was wearing a Road ID, and as she was unable to coherently talk to us we could instantly tell she wasnt a diabetic, or had known heart problems.  We filled her back up with fluids including  VEROFIT ISOTONIC SPORTS DRINK, A link for his help today, thankswhat a great drink, worked wonders for this lady.   these tags are a brilliant idea and in this case helped us alot, in the support and treatment of this lady.  

On another note, she was wearing a polar heart rate minitor which helped us ensure she wasnt having an abnormal heart rate. We monitored for 10 minutes and saw it was dropping within the expected band for a person just finishing a 10 km run.  

Thanks to all the other who helped with this woman.

[SouthAustralian]

ratdog, on Mar 16 2008, 12:01 PM, said:

... as she was unable to coherently talk to us we could instantly tell she wasnt a diabetic, or had known heart problems.

Hi Ratdog, man I'd want you around if i was having difficulties. Well done mate.

just a slight correction...if she was incoherent she might have been a type 1 diabetic (see your quote above) When insulin dependent diabetics have a 'hypo' their speech can often be slurred or incoherent. there seems to be some confusion between type1 & 2 diabetics. Type ones are definately more likely to need glocuse during/after a run.
Another good reason for runners to wear some form of identification giving advice re. their medical needs.
Well done ratdog!
Looking forward to seeing you at Greenbelt
Cheers
Frank

[kathmandu]

Can i just say the price is the same between the US company and the Aus company, so anyone wanting one i think should go through ID ME Australia.

Support local where possible i reckon.

Good story Ratdog, i bet she is very thankful to the helpers.

[alisonjc]

PsychoChicken, on Mar 15 2008, 10:26 PM, said:

Can i just say the price is the same between the US company and the Aus company, so anyone wanting one i think should go through ID ME Australia.

Support local where possible i reckon.

Good story Ratdog, i bet she is very thankful to the helpers.

I didn't know you could get them in Australia, thanks for the link. It only looks as though they come in black though?
I got my red one from the US and wear it whenever I'm running or riding. They are fine to swim in as well.

[Bellthorpe]

SouthAustralian, on Mar 16 2008, 01:47 PM, said:

just a slight correction...if she was incoherent she might have been a type 1 diabetic (see your quote above)

The way I read it was that they were able to determine that she wasn't diabetic from her ID, even though she was incoherent.

Quote

When insulin dependent diabetics have a 'hypo' their speech can often be slurred or incoherent. there seems to be some confusion between type1 & 2 diabetics. Type ones are definately more likely to need glocuse during/after a run.

But many Type II diabetics also take insulin.

And Type II diabetics who are on diabetes medication are also at risk of a hypoglycaemic eposode.

[ican]

This is something I have never even thought about, nor has my husband raised any concerns (Hmmm!!??).  I don't know why...I just assumed if something happened people would help and I'd be alright.  Also, I do run fairly close to home, however always on my own.  Time to recheck that, thanks.  I do prefer a cheap alternative to the $25 fancy one though.  Maybe time to recheck that also, since I'm looking at a $350 Garmin.

edit: Might tell my husband a $25 ID tag would be a more caring birthday present....Nah give me the Garmin, I'll get the tag.

Edited by ican, 16 March 2008 - 04:44 PM.

[BoneyChic]

ratdog, on Mar 16 2008, 01:31 PM, said:

Hi all

although i dont have a road id, i am advocating that everyone get one due to an experience i had today at the end of a race.  

After finishing my race i was at the end of the finishing chute encouraging others as they passed over the line.  

One runner came over the line and was totally exhausted and needed help, so a few of us helped her and prevented her from falling over and injuring herself any more than the total dehydration which was obvious to all.  She was wearing a Road ID, and as she was unable to coherently talk to us we could instantly tell she wasnt a diabetic, or had known heart problems.  We filled her back up with fluids including  VEROFIT ISOTONIC SPORTS DRINK, A link for his help today, thankswhat a great drink, worked wonders for this lady.   these tags are a brilliant idea and in this case helped us alot, in the support and treatment of this lady.  

On another note, she was wearing a polar heart rate minitor which helped us ensure she wasnt having an abnormal heart rate. We monitored for 10 minutes and saw it was dropping within the expected band for a person just finishing a 10 km run.  

Thanks to all the other who helped with this woman.

SouthAustralian, on Mar 16 2008, 02:47 PM, said:

Hi Ratdog, man I'd want you around if i was having difficulties. Well done mate.

just a slight correction...if she was incoherent she might have been a type 1 diabetic (see your quote above) When insulin dependent diabetics have a 'hypo' their speech can often be slurred or incoherent. there seems to be some confusion between type1 & 2 diabetics. Type ones are definately more likely to need glocuse during/after a run.
Another good reason for runners to wear some form of identification giving advice re. their medical needs.
Well done ratdog!
Looking forward to seeing you at Greenbelt
Cheers
Frank

Bellthorpe, on Mar 16 2008, 04:40 PM, said:

The way I read it was that they were able to determine that she wasn't diabetic from her ID, even though she was incoherent.
But many Type II diabetics also take insulin.

And Type II diabetics who are on diabetes medication are also at risk of a hypoglycaemic eposode.

Hi

I am the one that Rat Dog is referring to. I do know that I am not diabetic, in that I only had a test 2 weeks ago (have a family history of diabetes - one of the reasons I run). I know the symptons of diabetes and it definitely wasn't that.

Yes I did appreciate what they did for me at the end of the run.  I don't know any of their names - probably wouldn't be able to remember, even if they did tell me. But thank you heaps - don't know where I'd be if they weren't there.


Boney

[SouthAustralian]

Bellthorpe, on Mar 16 2008, 03:10 PM, said:

The way I read it was that they were able to determine that she wasn't diabetic from her ID, even though she was incoherent.



But many Type II diabetics also take insulin.

And Type II diabetics who are on diabetes medication are also at risk of a hypoglycaemic eposode.

Sorry Bellthorpe and ratdog...you're absolutely right. I had misread the context. Ive learnt something new here....I didn't know that Type 2 took insulin. I previously thought that type 1's took insulin and type 2's took oral medication and/or diet restrictions.
Thanks guys
Frank in SA

[kathmandu]

Carmen, on Mar 17 2008, 10:01 AM, said:

I will have to look into some kind of publicly visible personal nomenclature system.

a branding stamp on your forehead, or ear tag, should work for you

[Jogger]

PsychoChicken, on Mar 16 2008, 03:26 PM, said:

Can i just say the price is the same between the US company and the Aus company, so anyone wanting one i think should go through ID ME Australia.

Support local where possible i reckon.

CoolRunning makes a small % of all Road-ids bought from the link on this page so I would like people to use that link. I think we made about US$48 over the last year or 2. That helps pay for things like the new photo gallery.

[kathmandu]

spot on, but id perhaps go blue rather than yellow, blue is a bit more versatile.


Joggerkev - sorry i didnt realise. Thats great to be getting a % from their sales.

[Anne Victor]

Gosh, I feel suitably chastised as well!  

I have actually had my Road ID for several years and very rarely wear it (do the business-card-in-the-fuel-belt thing) - but I will from now on. They are actually very comfortable to wear and fit around any size wrist.

Thanks for the reminder, Davo.  
AV

[runkatrun]

PsychoChicken, on Mar 15 2008, 10:04 AM, said:

Hey guys and gals,

I seem to recall this topic coming up a while ago but cant find the thread for it now.

Ive been thinking about this lately as i usually run alone and often out in the bush. I sometimes stash my husbands buisness card on me or sometimes have my phone number written under my cap. But in all honesty mostly i have nothing at all on me to ID me if i drop dead / get bitten by a snake / hit by a low flying emu or whatever.

I came across this - ID Me
They either have wrist straps, ankle straps or (and this really appealed to me because i cant forget to put it on) one that clips onto your shoelaces. I also like the idea that you have quite a bit of space to have text written, so you can have a few different numbers listed plus anything else thats relevant. Think i might get a couple as the wrist strap will be handy for cycling, but i like the shoelace one for running.

Really great idea i thought, even more so if you have any allergies or special medical conditions. What do you think of this idea? Does anyone else think about carrying (or actually carry) emergency ID?

hi, i wear an id "sos" bracelet due to health reasons, which my husband took some links out of so it doesn't flap about too much, and find that reassuring when out for long runs. cheers

[RNJ]

I've had my roadID for about a year.  I had never really thought about it until i fainted one morning while out running.  Turns out this is rather normal for me as i have very low bp and i've come close a few times since as well.  Anyway....  it got me thinking about carrying some sort of id in case i fainted and actually hurt myself and then i read a thread on here about roadID and got one.  It's really simple to remember, once u get into the habit that is.  I just leave mine by my shoes, easy peasy.  It doesn't really matter wot form of ID u carry, just do it.  Happy running people.

[pipi]

There are many times when it is probably best NOT to run with ID.  Like many of the trails around Sydney that have sections within the water cathment.

[Davo]

Carmen, it's probably not necessary to take an ID when you walk with your son in the park. If you took ill he would be able to help - depending how old he is.
Interestingly, when Hawke/Keating put forward the idea of compulsory ID's for everyone about 20 years ago I was vehemently against it. The difference is that their ID was compulsory and would have to be carried at all times. I can imagine the officious little officials braying "have you got your papers with you?"
This is voluntary, and to be used when going out on trips, often alone, and wearing a minimum of clothing to help identify you. One occasionally hears of joggers collapsing and no-one knowing who they are.
I saw one man in our jogging group once, who had his blood group tattood on his arm. I don't know if it was rare or anything, but I thought "What a good idea." But the point is:...it was Voluntary.

[run to the hills]

Davo, on Mar 19 2008, 08:00 PM, said:

I saw one man in our jogging group once, who had his blood group tattood on his arm.

It's an army thing. Caters for lost dog tags or similar scenarios.

Not sure a civilian hospital wouldn't be held accountable if they administered the wrong blood type to an individual.

[Shoesandsox]

Davo, on Mar 19 2008, 08:00 PM, said:

This is voluntary, and to be used when going out on trips, often alone, and wearing a minimum of clothing to help identify you. One occasionally hears of joggers collapsing and no-one knowing who they are.
I saw one man in our jogging group once, who had his blood group tattood on his arm. I don't know if it was rare or anything, but I thought "What a good idea." But the point is:...it was Voluntary.

I have to agree with this.  I wear my ID only for my own peace of mind.  I've read and heard too many times of people collapsing, or falling for whatever reason and I just think if that was me I'd want my family to find me as quick as possible.

[Keef]

Although I am still a spring chicken (only 36), my family has had experience over the last 2 years with some people our age or a little older passing away.  It sort of makes you focus the mind on things like this.

I purchased my Road ID about a year ago and wear it almost every time I hit the road.  Reason being that I have certain allergies and it's noted on my strap.  It also make both me and my partner feel better about it.  She actually gave me a hard time the other morning because I didn't take it.  I'd left late and gone on a run a bit longer than usual.  When she got up she saw my band where I'd left it in the bathroom and knowing I didn't have it on played on her mind.

Edited by Keef, 20 March 2008 - 10:21 AM.

[Coldchickens]

I have a RoadID wrist band and have worn it for a few years now (saves having one per pair of shoes or swapping it over). It gives me a certain sense of security knowing that my family will be contacted quickly if anything should happen. Even a few minutes can mean a lot in some emergency situations. Its the usual "it won't happen to me" that will find you in trouble.
Its stayed with me through triathlons and various boot camps (takes a bashing) and never come off. Mind you it needs a good scrub now and then  
It even stays on sometimes and people don't really know what it is, they're functional and look good.

Edited by Coldchickens, 27 March 2008 - 12:02 PM.

[Anth]

Davo, on Mar 15 2008, 09:35 PM, said:

Whilst I'm raving on, I will state that anyone who goes out jogging without any ID is being very irresponsible, not only to themselves and the community, but to their loved ones and next of kin.

I have now rectified the situation with a bright yellow one.

I just hope that if an emergency situation occurs, I am wearing clean undies.....

[Fit&Fast]

I'm having trouble paying for the RoadID band I just spent time creating online.
The site is rejecting my Mastercard.  Has anyone had this problem.?
My Mastercard is (I'm sure) one that is accepted world-wide (although I have never ordered anything from overseas before or travelled with this particular one).
In the meantime I have emailed the owners regarding this.

What postage method did others choose - the $2.49 or $11 or $35 option?

Sue

[ingrid]

I have actually been thinking about getting this for a while, and I finally just ordered now, thanks for the reminder guys, (I used the link Kev)
Fit & Fast, I used Visa- no problems. (used $2.49 postage option, I figure it just takes a bit longer than the more expensive options) and I have been meaning to do this for about 2 years, so another 2 weeks can't hurt!
I also ordered the firefly (looks really good) for riding along my local unlit bike path on these dark mornings!

Edited by ingrid, 28 March 2008 - 11:06 AM.

[Fit&Fast]

Thanks for that Ingrid.
I "borrowed" my sister-in-laws Visa card & it worked no trouble. Now I just have to repay her once the Aussie Dollar figure appears on her statement.
Can't wait to wear my new running apparatus but hope that it never needs to be used by anyone else.
Did you put a "catch phrase" at the bottom of you name plate.
I had trouble but I used "Chase those dreams"

All the best.
Sue

[Beki]

Fit&Fast, on Mar 28 2008, 10:00 PM, said:

Did you put a "catch phrase" at the bottom of you name plate.
I had trouble but I used "Chase those dreams"

Mine says "Go Coolrunner"