Like your momma always said…SAFETY FIRST!

 

Ok, hopefully the title isn’t too cheesy, but we had to give credit to our mom for raising us right (and besides, moms are always right!).

As runners who tackle the vast majority of our runs before 5:30am, we have sadly had our fair share of close calls while running on the roads of Chattanooga. Just recently, I even had to pull David at the last second out of the way of a city CARTA bus that wasn’t paying attention. (Yes, I realize that most of you already thought I was a hero, but now it is official!)

With that wake up call behind us, we have decided to take on the mission to be the safest possible runners each morning on our streets. One such change we have made recently was the decision to test out some of the equipment available for keeping runners safe.

So I have decided to test out the latest ROAD ID Elite bracelet. These high quality bracelets (available in 9 colors) are designed to provide immediate information for EMT workers if you were ever in an accident. I am trying the interactive version which not only includes two lines of personal info (I have my name/blood type and wife’s phone number) but also has an ID and pin which provides EMT workers full access to an online medical profile you create. Not only will this profile provide any important info they might need for proper care but can also include your health insurance info.

If you want to find out more info about the ROAD ID products just follow their link on our site. We have also been given permission to give the first 20 folks who order a coupon for $1.00 off your bracelet (they range from $19.99-$29.99). Just use the promo code ThanksAndrew739986.

With both of us having families at home, as well as additional kiddos on the way, we think it is vital to make sure we do everything we can to ensure our safety. We strongly encourage any of you runners out there to do the same.