At Shannan’s request (actually at her purchase), I recently got an identification bracelet to wear when I go out running. Generally, I never tell anyone in which direction I plan to run or for how long I expect to be on the road. Often, when we travel I make it up as I go, and more times than not I choose the road less traveled.
Last year a runner in South Carolina was hit and killed by a plane making an emergency landing on a beach. Many runners fall out from the heat, exhaustion and other causes. All sorts of unfortunate things can happen. I know this all too well. I’ve been lost, chased by people on foot, in cars, on bikes and by animals. I've also had an assortment of things hurled at me while out running.
All that said, it took far too long to get on board with keeping an ID with me while out and about. Recently, we watched the movie 127 Hours. I’ll spare my commentary and movie review, but the plot of the film really helped me to decide to cover my bases. All kinds of things can go wrong, even in my own neighborhood, and all the more when out of town. An ID bracelet will not prevent anything from happening, but it certainly will be helpful in rendering aid and information.
Be safe. Be responsible.
Tom
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