
Safer Training with Road Id
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® & Road ID but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #roadid #RoadIDItsWhoIAm http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV
I will never forget coming home from a bike ride 3 or 4 years ago very upset. I was training for my first triathlon and was trying to get in a ‘bike and run’ on that beautiful afternoon. But my plans didn’t go accordingly. While turning a corner on my bike, I saw a UPS truck coming at me. Immediately I slammed on my brakes which threw me off my bike and onto the ground, landing just 3 or 4 feet from the truck. Thankfully, besides being shaken up, I was okay. I left with a few bruises and minor bleeds, but was able to hop back on my bike to make it home.
It was around the same time that a co-worker, who also is very active, mentioned Road ID and over the years she has continued to nudge me to get one. She is a huge advocate of wearing ID because she has seen how often the riders in her biking group have needed their ID due to an accident or medial emergency. Whether she is going on a walk, a bike ride, or traveling to the other side of the world my co-worker always has hers on her wrist.
Well I am happy to say, that I finally got my Road ID. I personalized mine to include my full name, city and several emergency contacts. However, there are options to add medical information or allergies and other important details in case of an accident. Now, whenever I go outside for a workout, I can be sure that if I do have an accident, the ID would be on me as well as all necessary information in case the responders need to assist me.
I got the Slim band, but I also got a plate I can slide on any of my fitbit blaze bands too, which gives me flexibility and options depending on what activity I am doing that day. For a few dollars each, I realized I could purchase different colored bands for the Slim, so I went ahead and got 3 total. And, I added a triathlon plate to the band too. I love that they offer various forms of options including one to wear on your shoe, which I think will be next on my list to get.
No matter what band I wear, this has put Colby’s mind at ease as I have had one too many close calls while on my bike. Unfortunately where I live most drivers aren’t concerned with who is on the road and I have come home with too many stories of tense situations or almost-accidents. My personal experience combined with the fact that each year over 450,000 people are taken to hospitals unconscious and without ID is really what made Colby and I realize how important and necessary it is to have.
No matter if you are an athlete, travel around the world in unfamiliar places, have children who walk to school or have a medical condition, Road ID really is for everyone. The owner’s mission is to bring minds to ease and I know that the Road ID has done that for Colby. The great news is with the holidays coming up now is the best time to ask for this product or give one as a gift and between 11/19 and 11/23, you can take advantage of two special offers. When you buy one Road ID product, you’ll get each additional Road ID product for 50% off! Additionally, for every $20 gift card purchase, an extra $5 will be loaded to the gift card, while supplies last!
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Rebecca Jo
Posted at 10:07h, 18 NovemberI ADOREEEEE my Road ID Bracelet. Have had it for years & never take it off.
I even got my brother to get my niece one once she found out she had diabetes in case something awful happened to her – have her info on it & the note about her diabetes. They are perfect for EVERYONE!!!
Starla Jimenez
Posted at 10:53h, 18 NovemberVery neat! I’ve not heard of the Road ID bracelet before. Sounds like a great tool for everyone. Thanks for the review.
Marie
Posted at 11:21h, 18 NovemberThis sounds like a must have for those that spend time alone walking, jogging or riding! Love that it can even have the medical info on it. It looks amazing
Andi
Posted at 11:26h, 18 Novemberit’s been so long since i’ve done that
Scott LaPierre
Posted at 13:29h, 18 NovemberHi Caroline,
If someone’s interested in a product like this – or maybe even if they’re not 🙂 – I can definitely see your blog making them want to do it. You did a great job explaining the what RoadID offers and why people would want it!
Terri
Posted at 19:43h, 18 NovemberNever hearf og it bit thanks for sharing. I am going to check it out bc im intesrested
Amy Hagerup
Posted at 21:07h, 18 NovemberSo glad you were okay when you fell near the UPS truck. This Road ID sounds like a must for runners, cyclists, etc. Thanks for sharing.
Jen
Posted at 12:37h, 19 NovemberThat is a genius. My daughter walks to school, and while I walk with her right now because she’s still so little, this would give me some peace of mind as she gets older and ventures out more on her own.
Jen
Posted at 12:37h, 19 NovemberThat is a genius idea, not “a genius.” Yay typos!
Tiffany
Posted at 12:49h, 19 NovemberThis is such a good idea! I really enjoy running at night in the winter and I can see this being crucial if anything were to happen.
Logan
Posted at 15:16h, 19 NovemberI’ve never heard of RoadID, but it is such a great idea! I need to get one for when I start running again!
Shane
Posted at 17:29h, 21 NovemberThis is such a great precautionary measure! I’m glad you ended up being okay and its best to be prepared before something tragic happens.
Victoria Osborn
Posted at 14:44h, 22 NovemberI’ve never heard of Road ID but this sounds so great, especially as my kids are getting a little older and will be riding their bikes all over the neighborhood. Peace of mind for sure!