It’s no shock to any of us that more of our running occurs in the dark during the winter months; it’s dark when we wake up and often dark by the time we get home. Yet, knowing that very few of us dress in a way that ensures drivers can see us. 
Seriously even for Ragnar and Wild West in remote places, I was barely visible with just a chest strap and the rest of my black clothes!
Be honest…you wear black pants! I know every female I saw last weekend was certainly wearing, black or dark blue pants which leaves only your upper half has a visible surface. Most of us are not wearing colors that truly reach the drivers eye.
During my KC trip, a Saucony rep at the running group talked about their ViziPro line in more detail. I finally understood that these aren’t just amazingly bright colors, but actual material that has been tested with the same standards as highway workers safety gear. Drivers will see you. You will be safer. You will come home to your family. It is worth it.
I now have a pair of snazzy ViziPro Protection gloves for all my traveling winter runs and I plan to go pick up the Ethereal jacket because it too is more to make me visible and happens to be wind resistant and waterproof! DUDE people would be able to pick me out on race day too!!
The USB LED light can be removed and recharged which is something that older versions did not have. The light will hold up to a two hour charge which should get you through any early morning run.
I like the way the cuff of these gloves fit as well…it is a little bit longer than other gloves so it doesn’t leave an opening for cool air, but loose enough to go over the bulky Garmin.
Add it to the Christmas list folks and then you can sign “Do You See What I See” during many morning runs…seriously I have been…goofy maybe, but it makes me laugh. 
Now with these two purchases ratcheting up my safety the next item on my list (are you there Santa) will be the new Triumph 9!!
If you have been reading very long, you have seen my love affair with the Kinvara’s growing, but sometimes I do want a shoe with just a tad more cushion. Hence the Triumph. At an 8mm drop it is still lower than most shoes which are around 15mm, but slightly higher than the Kinvara 4mm.
The Saucony rep also talked about this shoe and this guy must have been good because it made me want them. I have had far fewer injuries since switching to lower profile shoes, so I’m excited to track down a boat size pair 11’s and see what I think.
Gloves were provided free for review.
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Gratitude Journal
Nov 3
I am grateful for stylish safety
I am grateful for options
I am grateful for technical testing
I am grateful for AH HA moments (thanks Oprah)
I am grateful for that feeling when arriving home that there is no where else you’d rather be
