Comments on: Don’t Be Nobody

By: Steve from LBI, NJ

Steve from LBI, NJ — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:33:04 +0000

Around here, EMS, paramedics, cops, etc… are trained to check for necklace medical ID tags when arriving on a scene. The aren’t trained to check shoes…

By: Blaine Moore (Run to Win)

Blaine Moore (Run to Win) — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:39:15 +0000

Or use a dog tag version which is probably more likely to be seen quicker and be more recognizable for what it is…

By: Lance

Lance — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 10:59:15 +0000

My wife and I just got RoadIDs and ran in an the Charlottesville 10 mile race. Neither of our running times were recorded in the race results. This may be a fluke but we had our timing chips secured above the RoadID. I have no proof yet but the RoadID may interfere with the timing chip’s signal when you cross the start/finish. I strongly recommend putting your race time chips on the other foot if you have a RoadID.

By: Irene

Irene — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:33:40 +0000

I have the Road ID. I used to run with my driver’s license but the the Road ID is already on my shoe and I don’t have to remember to take it out of my pocket or pack. I like the idea of the dog tags, too.

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:56:41 +0000

Especially if you are running short distances, and you’re not running with a belt or with lots of pockets, an id that attaches to your shoe can be really helpful–and potentially lifesaving. But if you have a fuel belt that you consistently use, then no, you probably don’t need it.

Good question though!

By: Mark Iocchelli

Mark Iocchelli — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:51:51 +0000

Hi Afty,

There is no need if you carry your other I.D. but some people find carrying a driver’s license to be too cumbersome and RoadID (and other similar products) is something you don’t have to carry at all because it’s tied to your shoes.

By: Afty

Afty — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:35:52 +0000

I don’t really understand the need for a RoadID. Why not just run with your driver’s license? Is there something I’m missing?

By: Mark Iocchelli

Mark Iocchelli — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:00:38 +0000

Dear Cynical Bill,

There is no affiliate link to the product in this article so CRN and Peter are not profiting from the information published here.

In other words, try not to be so cynical and realize that sometimes people endorse products because they actually believe in them.

Thank you for this, Peter. It’s good information.

By: tallchick

tallchick — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:58:59 +0000

This is something I hadn’t really thought about before — but it makes so much sense! I’m constantly running around (literally and figuratively) w/o any identification on me. Thanks for the heads up.

By: Blaine Moore (Run to Win)

Blaine Moore (Run to Win) — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:44:03 +0000

I’m also a big fan of Road IDs (be they from the pet store or from roadid.com) – I prefer wearing a dog tag because it is more recognizable than something worn on my shoes. Somebody may not notice a tag in my shoelaces, but they will definately see the dog tag around my neck. I wear it everywhere I go.

That being said, you are much less likely to forget your ID if you have it laced into every pair of shoes that you own.

I’ve been hit by a car before. I know that it will probably happen again some day. I’d prefer that people know who I am, who to contact (3 emergency numbers) as well as my blood type and known allergies.