As far as ID goes, I have a pet ID tag that I had made at Petco, and attached it to my shoe. Funny, I know, but the pet IDs are cheaper than the fancy ones in the back of Runner’s World, and work just as well.

I came very close to being hit once; the guy was flying down the street and was going to half-assed run the stop sign, expecting things to be clear. My view was obstructed from cars parked along the street he was on. I had to jump backwards to avoid being hit…it’s very sobering. Unless you’re a fellow runner, cars just are. not. looking. for. runners.

Another thought about the ID issue and a tip that I teach my clinic members is: here in Edmonton the Police and Paramedics WILL check the inside of Runner’s Running Shoes, ie. the inside sole that is removable for ID. Use a permanent marker and place your name, emergency phone number and blood type on this removable sole. IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!

Thanks for sharing your story Mark.

Lesley.

Most importantly, I am glad to hear our running “brother” is doing OK.

Even though I’m retired from the military I still wear my dog tags when I run, I used to think I was a bit of an army nerd for doing it but really it’s such a simple form of ID and now I’m thinking it’s a good idea to hang onto.