Road ID Review and Giveaway

What makes a "real" runner? Some people think it has to do with a certain speed you run, or a mentality you have. Other think it's when you've learned the rules of the road: not wearing your race shirt for the race, passing on the left, etc. I think that being a "real runner" means you plan on doing it for the rest of your life. It means taking precautions to make sure you can run forever. Things like wearing reflective clothing at night or wearing a Road ID when you run outside.

By that standard, I guess I've only recently joined the ranks of the "real runners." I used to run frequently on trails without any identification. Luckily I never had any problems, but other people have not been so lucky. If you are in an accident or need medical attention, you should ALWAYS have some form of identification on you with a phone number. If you were in the hospital, wouldn't you want your mom/husband/sister there as soon as possible?

Alright, I promise this will end up a fun post. But for now, please keep in mind that you can follow this tiny precaution and help you get the medical attention necessary, when you need it most. When you can't speak, let your Road ID speak for you. 

I chose to get the Road ID in Wrist ID Slim. It's the smallest band I could find, and it fits perfectly around my wrist. I got it in blue, but it comes in several colors. P.S.--I'm not Jamie Johnson, nor do I live in L.A. - I wish.

On my band, I have my full name, my cell number, and my husband's name and number. You can put anything that might be important, including blood type, medical allergies or the area where you live. There are 5 lines you can fill with text, so it's also a good place to put motivational words or quotes to help you get through those long runs. Mine says "Promises to Keep and Miles to Go Before I Sleep," in reference to a Robert Frost poem.

There are countless style of Road ID to choose from. Slim wrist bands, cloth bands, IDs that affix to your shoe, to be worn around your neck, or special ones to affix to your dog's collar (a Scout ID!). They come to you in a metallic box--a sign of sturdiness. I liked that.

One winner will win their own Road ID, in any color or any style of your choosing. Here's how to enter:

Be sure to leave one comment for EACH entry!

+1 Follow Gourmet Runner, and let me know you do

+1 Like Road ID on Facebook, and let them know I sent you

+1 Like Gourmet Runner on Facebook

+1 Tell me what motivational quote or mantra you would have on your Road ID

+1 Spread the word about this giveaway, and let me know how you did

Easy! If you want a coupon for $1 your own RoadID order, send me an email or write on my Facebook wall and I'll get the code over to you. 

The giveaway will run until Saturday, October 8th at midnight. Good luck!

Road ID provided me with this item free of charge, but the opinions are entirely my own.