Carrying identification - General running

catsfather

23/09/2009 at 19:34

A recent event with me and another with a friend has led me to think about ID when you're out running. At the moment, I run with water (if required) and a set of keys. If I was found unconscious then no-one would know who I was, or who to contact. I'm thinking I should get one of those keyfobs that have a bit of paper onto which I could write my name and a contact number.

Any other suggestions?

Vicky Pea

23/09/2009 at 19:40

What about the Reebok Cram Alert ID. My friend is a member and has an ID wristband with an emergency number to phone.

Gertie

23/09/2009 at 19:42

I know quite a few people (including myself) use RoadID. Although it's American they deliver quite quickly

Lady Wot Jogs

23/09/2009 at 20:02

I've had two accidents whilst out running on my own, so now have a little tag tied to my shoe with contact details "In case of emergency please call........" etc

popsider

23/09/2009 at 20:22

I don't think putting your name on your keys is a good idea so something like a cram tag would be better.

I admit I don't bother though - I always think if I don't turn up eventually someone will come looking for me and if I'm dead or in hospital they'll find me then.

Kiwihelen

23/09/2009 at 21:04

Good point - need to think on that

Gazmanmeister

23/09/2009 at 21:05

As Gertie, I wear a Road ID wrist band with numbers in case of emergency. Very quick and good value at less than £16 inc P&P

Devoted2Distance

23/09/2009 at 21:10

Why spend £16? Do it yourself!

I carry a waterproof white plastic card in my pocket (same size as a credit card) with my name, address, OH's contact number and parents number printed on it.

You never know what's going to happen out there.

Gazmanmeister

23/09/2009 at 21:33

http://www.roadid.com/imagesV3/prod_wristid_ori.jpg

Better than a bit of plastic, don't you think !!

Devoted2Distance

23/09/2009 at 22:17

Reminds me of a hospital tag. Those things freak me out.

seren nos

pirate

23/09/2009 at 22:21

I carry my mobile phone so no doubt they will trace me through that

Nam

23/09/2009 at 22:26

you can get one of those cheap cat/dog container i.d. things which have a scrolled up piece of paper inside.

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/9/9/5/5/7/webimg/37162337_tp.jpg

they cost pennies and you can tie them to your shoe.

Devoted2Distance

23/09/2009 at 22:28

Don't they go rattle though Nam? I can't stand anything ching chinging as I'm running.. anything mildly annoying puts me in a right mood

Edited: 23/09/2009 at 22:28

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pirate

23/09/2009 at 22:36

seren nos - dyn haearn wrote (see)

I carry my mobile phone so no doubt they will trace me through that

not easily if its a pay and go contract ...

Nam

23/09/2009 at 23:43

or store an ICE number (in case of emergency)

Siance

24/09/2009 at 08:07

I wear a stainless steel dog tag on a chain long enough to tuck down sports bra so no jangling. Have his n hers with name, ICE info and organ donor engraved on. Cost £2 from ebay.

Karl

24/09/2009 at 08:12

All these are a great idea if the emergency services know where to look.
Anyone know their procedure when they find a casualty..??

billuk

24/09/2009 at 08:31

Got mine from www.icetags.co.uk £3.95. It's a plastic tag attached to my shoe with a couple of contact numbers. Hopefully I'll never need it...

Karl

24/09/2009 at 08:37

http://www.toycrazy.co.uk/ekmps/shops/toycrazy/images/shrinkles_craft_pack_white.jpg

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Just write all the info on the "full size" shrinkie. Shove it in the oven and let it "shrink" to size. Put a couple of holes in it and tie it to your shoe laces.

Edited: 24/09/2009 at 08:38

Deva Duck

24/09/2009 at 08:40

I always take my phone with me when I run so that I can ring someone ICE. I also have an ICE number stored in my phone