Train safe and visible in the autumn darkness

Luminous effects and functional underwear gives impetus to outdoor exercise in the darkest time of year.

Benedict Ohren Danielson and Emil Ahlbäck cannot be put off by its dark, wet and cold. In fine drive going they jogged through Frogner Park one of those gray days of November, when it is not properly desire, even at midday.

Emil’s national runner with reflective vest in orienteering and runs a lot of trails in the forest with headlamp. Benedicte added up as an active athlete, but runs still a lot, mostly on asphalt. Both are well informed about the clever effects and appropriate clothing for outdoor treningsøkter. De encourages people to get out, even though the couch deadlines.

Fresh air is bonus

– Have you first sit down at home after school or work, it is run. Therefore, it is smart to combine work begins with a training. While running I often go home, says Benedicte Ohren Danielsen.

– Getting out in the fresh air is bonus, and exercise becomes a habit. You’ll want to run every night, adds Emil Ahlbäck. In sports shops get Aftenposten reported that many ask for equipment that makes you visible in the dark. Much of the running casing with integrated reflectors.

– People have become more conscious of being visible in the dark, says Trond Enger at Anton Sport at Roa in Oslo.

– The people demand the most in the store right now is equipment that makes you visible in the dark. People will also have clothes that make sure they stay dry and warm in training, says store manager Oliver Strandberg-Jensen Löplabbet in downtown Oslo. He has assisted in equipping the young runners with appropriate clothing and luminous effects of training in the autumn darkness. Reflective is smart

Headlamp and safety vest are both smart and necessary when training in the dark. Hats and gloves with reflective one also in most sports shops. Shell jackets are windproof front and back with reflective tape are practical to run.

Headlamps obtained from ca. 300 million and up to 5000 kroner. As orienteer is Ahlbäck dependent on a good and easy headlamp.

– The headlamp must be easy and smooth to wear, says huntsman flashing security light that can be attached to most make you also visible in the autumn darkness. Smålyktene firmly bag or clothes making carpet clearly visible. Such smålykter is also popular for cyclists. Many also equips dog with a flashing beacon in the collar.

In the autumn darkness, it is important to be seen, especially if you run the streets on wet asphalt. – It’s not so much glare as it takes to find, says Danielsen and Ahlbäck.

Both have bright laces which should not be tied in jog forests. The fun feature is a popular gadget in the running environment. Lighted heelstrap to attach the shoe’s latest art equipment for training happy who like gadgets. They are available in different colors and lights well up. Of course, heel counter flashing.

On the back harem has a Nathan Backlight beverage west to 1500 kroner. It looks neutral out day but glows sharply in the darkness like a giant flare. – It’s about to keep warm, and then its fine with wind- and waterproof clothes, they say. Basically they use garments that wicks moisture. Both emphasize the importance of having the right clothes for different weather conditions. It rains a lot; it is practical with water-repellent jacket. Våtsokker of neoprene acts as a wetsuit and keeps your feet warm, even if one gets their feet wet. When temperatures drop, it’s smart with slightly warmer shoes.

Spikes under the shoes with reflective tape are an advantage when it freezes on the pavement. Benedict recommends a good muted winter shoes with spikes. It is also possible to insert studs during favorittløp shoes if it is thick enough sole.