Visibility while running

[Anonymous]

Is a bright top with black leggings equivalent to bright leggings and a black top?

[Anonymous]

It depends upon who you want to see you. If you mean to cars, I’d go for the top, since that’s all someone close to you in a large suv might see. If you’re running in the dark, I hope you have lights and clothing designed for visibility— not just “bright” colors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It depends upon who you want to see you. If you mean to cars, I’d go for the top, since that’s all someone close to you in a large suv might see. If you’re running in the dark, I hope you have lights and clothing designed for visibility— not just “bright” colors.

Running in daylight hours. I just got some bright colored running tights (think fluorescent orange/red), but can't figure out what top to wear with them. Wondered if black was a bad idea, and then thought it wasn't too different from wearing black tights and a bright top.

[Anonymous]

For style, the black top would look great. For maximum visibility though, I’d go with something bright — since your top is more likely to be closer to eye level for most walkers and drivers.

[Anonymous]

You’re fine, stop at crosswalks, wait for the cars to stop. Follow the lights.

[Anonymous]

Pink to go with the orange. I frankly love that combo.

[Anonymous]

If you're running on sidewalks and protected paths and being careful at intersections a black top is fine. If you're running on the side of the road a bright top is a good idea even with the bright pants.

[Anonymous]

Buy a reflective running vest for running at twilight. Use lights at night. Bright colors are worthless compared to reflective fabrics and lights.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Buy a reflective running vest for running at twilight. Use lights at night. Bright colors are worthless compared to reflective fabrics and lights.

+1 much more visible

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Buy a reflective running vest for running at twilight. Use lights at night. Bright colors are worthless compared to reflective fabrics and lights.

+1 much more visible

This. I started wearing lights after almost being hit twice in a week by drivers I was sure had seen me.

[Anonymous]

I walk in the early morning hours. Use a light or wear something that is reflective. You really can't see the light colors - you really can't.

I wear a reflective vest and cars definitely slow upon seeing me - the right kind of reaction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pink to go with the orange. I frankly love that combo.

Are we trying to look cute or avoid getting hit by a car? The subject line is 'visibility while running'.

[Anonymous]

This depends on where you're running.

I run on a paved path for pedestrians and cyclists, at 5:45am when it's pitch dark. I run in black and grey. It's fine, I can see people. Honestly, the people with the bright lights are actually kind of blinding. Especially the cyclists with the blinking lights!

If you run on a road with cars, that's another story.

I do have to sometimes cross streets to get to the trail, but there aren't many cars out, and I make sure the entire intersection is fully clear before proceeding.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This depends on where you're running.

I run on a paved path for pedestrians and cyclists, at 5:45am when it's pitch dark. I run in black and grey. It's fine, I can see people. Honestly, the people with the bright lights are actually kind of blinding. Especially the cyclists with the blinking lights!

If you run on a road with cars, that's another story.

I do have to sometimes cross streets to get to the trail, but there aren't many cars out, and I make sure the entire intersection is fully clear before proceeding.

Runners like you are the worst. Cyclists call you ninjas - - you're invivisble right until the cyclist is about to hit you. Please don't wear all dark clothes on multiuse paths in the dark/twilight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This depends on where you're running.

I run on a paved path for pedestrians and cyclists, at 5:45am when it's pitch dark. I run in black and grey. It's fine, I can see people. Honestly, the people with the bright lights are actually kind of blinding. Especially the cyclists with the blinking lights!

If you run on a road with cars, that's another story.

I do have to sometimes cross streets to get to the trail, but there aren't many cars out, and I make sure the entire intersection is fully clear before proceeding.

Runners like you are the worst. Cyclists call you ninjas - - you're invivisble right until the cyclist is about to hit you. Please don't wear all dark clothes on multiuse paths in the dark/twilight.

Oh noes, poor cyclists!

Turn off your lights on trails, and you can see the pedestrians. Your eyes will adjust. I can see other runners wearing all black/grey quite easily in the dark, or unlit cyclists. Your damn blinding lights are the worst!