Runners: what (if any) form of ID do you carry with you?

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  • pyrowill
    pyrowill Posts: 1,163 Member
    After reading this thread I've just ordered a road ID
  • momofJandA
    momofJandA Posts: 1,035 Member
    must . . get . . a . . road ID

    On another note up until November I carried nothing with me- then I broke my ankle on a run at 5am, had to walk the 2.5 miles back home on an ankle that was actually broken in 2 seperate places (nonmedicated labor that lasted 60 hours and produced a 9lb little girl was MUCH better). Now I carry my phone . . . but am going to buy an ID right now thanks ;)
  • kiku76
    kiku76 Posts: 352 Member
    If anyone is planning on ordering from Road ID, use this code ARR6887
    $2 off!
    Thank you!

    you're welcome!
  • kjm3579
    kjm3579 Posts: 3,974 Member
    Road ID -- I have the version where the paramedics can access my medical info. online.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I checked out the RoadID Facebook page too - they are offering a Mother's Day deal, 10% off with this code: pcMomFB12

    Great gift idea if your Mom could use one!
  • pyrowill
    pyrowill Posts: 1,163 Member
    If anyone is planning on ordering from Road ID, use this code ARR6887
    $2 off!
    Thank you!

    you're welcome!


    WWHHHHHYYYYY didn't I read this first!
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    I set out this am for my "run" (2nd week of C25K - I'd hardly consider it a REAL run yet, lol) with just myself. DH was home so I left the foor unlocked. No keys, no phone (I have a triceratops that is un-appable, so I run with an iPod nano) and no ID. It struck me that if something were to happen to me, there would be no way to know who I was or alert my husband.

    I pondered bracelets, drivers licenses, ICE cards, even tattoos, lol... what do YOU do?

    Thanks for posting this and for all the responses about RoadID. Just ordered a bracelet for myself. I'm out on my Motorcycle a lot and have some long runs coming up. I also sent the link to my wife and sister-in-law who are going to Europe at the end of the month.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    oops
  • melissam926
    melissam926 Posts: 21
    RoadID! I ordered the wrist version. Hopefully it will be here soon!
  • LaPati
    LaPati Posts: 41 Member
    This thread made me feel guilty for never carrying anything with me except ipod and house key. Will be looking into road ID now, thanks guys!
  • cyclerjenn
    cyclerjenn Posts: 833 Member
    I run with my DL and Insurance card tucked inside my hyrdation belt.
  • GFreg
    GFreg Posts: 404
    I hope I'm not the only one wondering what is a Road ID and How do I get one?

    Thanks:embarassed:

    http://www.roadid.com/Common/default.aspx
  • aweightymatter
    aweightymatter Posts: 222
    I usually run with a hydration belt (longer runs) or arm band for my phone, so I usually bring my driver's license and my insurance card so, God forbid, I wouldn't get rejected from a hospital or something (you never know). I don't have any medical conditions -- but if I did I would get a road ID.

    I never thought about including an emergency contact number, though, so I'm glad i read this thread!!
  • valenief
    valenief Posts: 134 Member
    Well I have asthma so I always put my inhaler in my bra I know may be gross but it fall's out of my pocket and I hate little pack things lol and I have my name and address taped on the front of the inhaler.
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    I track all my runs on my iPhone, so there's my ID.
  • Glasspack
    Glasspack Posts: 105 Member
    Road ID - on my shoes (I run out of two pairs of shoes, so I have two of them)

    Don't leave home without it!

    http://www.roadid.com/Catalog.aspx?C=RoadID#3

    This, I have the ankle version. I actually have 2 so when one is grimy I can put on the clean one and wash the dirty one.
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    I set out this am for my "run" (2nd week of C25K - I'd hardly consider it a REAL run yet, lol) with just myself. DH was home so I left the foor unlocked. No keys, no phone (I have a triceratops that is un-appable, so I run with an iPod nano) and no ID. It struck me that if something were to happen to me, there would be no way to know who I was or alert my husband.

    I pondered bracelets, drivers licenses, ICE cards, even tattoos, lol... what do YOU do?

    I typed the following on a little slip of paper:

    My name is **********
    I live at: ************
    Next of Kin: *********** Mobile Phone: ********
    Daughter: *********** Mobile Phone: ********

    Then I laminated it and take this with me in a zipped pocked in my running bottoms.

    I, like you OP, suddenly became alarmed during one run and thought to myself "hell, nobody would know who I was, or where I lived if I suddenly collapsed, my husband would be worried sick and have no clue what had happened" - that's when, as soon as I got back, I typed the above info and laminated the slip of paper so that I could use it every time I went out on a run and should it rain, the info would not get ruined because it had been laminated.
  • love22step
    love22step Posts: 1,103 Member
    I purchased a small runner's belt in the fitness department at WalMart. It holds my driver's license and cell phone and doesn't get in my way. My cell phone contains ICE numbers. At 60, I'm aware that I'm more likely to have an emergency than when I was younger.
  • JoJo1953
    JoJo1953 Posts: 182 Member
    I have the wrist road ID and carry my cell phone.
  • scribb
    scribb Posts: 3,659 Member
    I never thought about it until this Post. Up to now, I never carried anything with my ID on it while out on a run.

    After seeing this, I think I will get a runner ID just to be safe.
  • TNTwedell
    TNTwedell Posts: 277 Member
    iphone and keys - but im gonna look into this Road ID thing
  • Flyntiggr
    Flyntiggr Posts: 898 Member
    Road ID. period.

    I recently had a friend get seriously injured while rock climbing. His ICE contact in his phone was useless, as the phone was dead. I then asked a friend that is an EMT, and she said in the two years on the job, she's NEVER used an ICE contact in a phone. Her G/F, who is a cop, has a few times, but not often. She said they look for wallets and bracelets to start.
  • sheri02r
    sheri02r Posts: 486 Member
    bump
  • BAMFMeredith
    BAMFMeredith Posts: 2,810 Member
    I usually have my driver's license and a key on me...if I'm running around my neighborhood, my front door key, and if I'm running at my favorite trails in the middle of the city, my car key. I wear shorts or leggings that have a pocket in them so I can fit those and that's about it!
  • kamorgozo
    kamorgozo Posts: 34 Member
    Road ID bracelet.
  • SirBen81
    SirBen81 Posts: 396 Member
    None. Just an apartment key.
  • Seminolegirl97
    Seminolegirl97 Posts: 306 Member
    huh. This is why MFP is awesome. It has literally never occurred to me to carry ID and I didn't know RoadID existed until I read this thread. Thanks guys!
    This exactly!
    I just started c25k and use my phone. But other than that,Ihaven't carried anything.

    What is more recommended, theankle or wrist one?

    From the mouth of a Paramedic - The wrist!
    thanks!

    This! Yeah thanks, never occured to me.
  • shesapear
    shesapear Posts: 77 Member
    huh. This is why MFP is awesome. It has literally never occurred to me to carry ID and I didn't know RoadID existed until I read this thread. Thanks guys!

    This!!!!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I always have my phone with me, and recently started carrying my expired driver's license in whatever pouch or pack I'm wearing.
  • jedibunny
    jedibunny Posts: 321
    Awesome thread!

    What about keys? Any way to keep a house key on you without it feeling like an obnoxious burden and/or being totally obvious (i.e., a fanny pack)? I'd really like to start running, but can't fathom doing it without having my key and IDs.
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