Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Road ID- Better Safe Than Sorry

As many of  you know I collapsed at the 2010 Cleveland Marathon.  What I may not have shared is that I did not have any form of identification with me.  I didn't fill out the emergency information on the back of my race bib because "I live in Cleveland, it's not necessary."  Little did I know how important taking those few minutes to fill out the bib would end up being.  Luckily when I came to I knew who I was and where I was but that certainly doesn't make me invincible.  Next time I may not be so lucky.

I have talked about getting a Road ID ever since I collapsed.  My friend Joe recently ordered one and gave out a coupon code which I used to order my ID yesterday.  Ever since my experience at Cleveland I have filled out the back of my bib, however I am comforted by the added safety my Road ID shoe tag will give me.   

The kind people at Road ID gave me a coupon that I could pass along to all of you.
Coupon Number: ThanksJodi8156179
The coupon is good for $1 off any Road ID order placed by 08/20/2011.
To order, simply go to RoadID.com or click the link below:
 http://www.RoadID.com/?CID=ThanksJodi8156179
If you prefer, you can call them at 800-345-6335.

Keep running, you're simply the best, and  you inspire me!!

4 comments:

  1. I keep meaning to get one because it's kind of a pain to always try to carry my license with me. Thanks for passing along the coupon!

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  2. You know I've only filled out the back of the bib one time - and it was for a 5K and not any of my longer races. I should take this blog and apply it to my own self. Perhaps I should start racing with my Road ID on just to be safe! Good post, Jodi!

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  3. You are not kidding. I'm SO glad you came to in Cleveland, but the ID is so necessary. I've felt so much safer since I got mine this past fall.

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  4. I ordered mine earlier this week after I picked up a coupon for one at my last race. I figured it would be a qise investment since I run by myself quite often, and as my runs get longer for my marathon training, I figured its a must to have.

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