Running
Human beings started walking and running some 4-6
million years ago when we evolved and rose from all
fours. Ten thousand years ago, hunter-gatherers like
the Tarahumara Indians in Mexico, ran 15-75 miles a
day on the hunt. But it was Pheidippides (490 BC),
an ancient "day-runner," who put running on the map.
Pheidippides is purported to have run 149 miles to
carry the news of
the Persian landing at Marathon to
Sparta in order to enlist help for the battle, this
was the
genesis of the modern marathon. It was the first
running of the marathon (26 miles 385 yard) in the
modern Olympic Games of 1896 in Athens that commemorated Pheidippides'
historic run. Throughout the latter part of the 19th
century, track and field, including running, took a
prominent place in the field of sport. By the late
1800s, children in school were competing in running
races and now
running is solidly a popular activity for exercise
as well as for sport.
Whenever
you are running or jogging it is vitally important to
always have the correct clothing and equipment. Pedalite's Baglite and Anklelite
products are designed to keep you safe, while
running, training or jogging during
daylight and darkness hours.
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Click on either of the images below to learn more about the products and
how they can help keep you safe while running. |
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Baglite (light
harness) |
Anklelite / Armlite |
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Unique Pedalite 360 degree floodlight module
Multiple super bright LEDs light which floods across the lens as well as
directional
Constant or flashing modes
Maintenance free – fit and forget
Fits
all sizes of rucksacks and backpacks
Allows easy access to bags while fitted
Lightweight and comfortable
Weather and impact resistant
Solar
Powered
Powered by stored natural and artificial light
Hi
visibility reflective strips
6+
hours of flashing white and red light from a full charge
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May be used as an arm
or ankle light
Fits
all ankle sizes with or without trousers and over boots
Lightweight and comfortable
Weather and impact resistant
Solar
Powered
Powered by stored natural and artificial light
Hi
visibility reflective strips
No
batteries or mains charging required
6+
hours of flashing amber light from a full charge
Unique Pedalite 360 degree floodlight module
Constant or flashing modes
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Applying
simple safety rules when running such as wearing bright clothing and using
lights that will make you be seen can help you feel and keep safe.
Unfortunately, one problem is that lighting is often overlooked in daylight,
particularly in the summer. Consider how a single cloud passing in front of
the
sun affects the light; how quickly the sky can darken with a change in weather
or how shadows from trees or bridges can affect someone’s vision
and render runners without lights invisible.
Pedalite’s award-winning, battery-free, lighting,
including its, solar powered Baglite, which fits any size
or shape of backpack and the ultra lightweight
Anklelite, which illuminates ankles or arms, all
provide 360o lighting to protect you. The lighting ensures
runners, are seen from all
directions, from up to 1km away.
You or your family’s safety does not have to cost the earth
- these innovative products use solar (ordinary
house lights or sunshine to recharge) and kinetic
energy; you don’t need expensive replacement
batteries and your old batteries aren’t going into
landfill - even the packaging is recycled cardboard!
