Thursday, March 15, 2012

Safety comes in a nice little tin box...

Remember that giveaway I mentioned?  Pay attention, here it is.  I'm giving away a $35 gift card for RoadID.

I just got my RoadID in the mail this week.  And the timing is perfect because I'm getting ready to do my first century ride.  To be honest, I had my doubts.  I make my purchases based on what's best for my family, and spend quite a bit of time weighing purchases for their value.  So when faced with dropping money on something that has no sure need, it's a lot harder to make the purchase.  And as I'm one of the budget limited athletes in the sport, many things either get pushed back, bought used off craigslist, or not purchased at all.

I guess this is where I should mention that I not only bought one, I bought three of them.

When I came across RoadID about a year ago, I thought "GREAT IDEA!"  Being a firefighter, I see some of the worst things that can happen.  After looking into it, though, it was one of those things that got pushed back.  Fortunately, nothing really bad has happened to me in the time it took for me to get off my lazy butt and order something that really isn't that expensive (well, there was that car at the intersection).  But then, something else happened.

My five year old told me she wanted to start running like mommy does.  Did you hear my heart stop for a second?

The area I live in has a race every year for kids, and she wants to run in it.  So, I'll let her run it without mommy.  I'll be there at the finish line cheering her on and acting goofy like any other sports mom.  But, a few days after I ordered my RoadID, I ordered hers.  And her brother's.  And since ordering their RoadID's, I've realized all the situations that it would have been good to have emergency phone numbers on my kids.  Both kids travel with their grandmother a couple of times a year.  Granted, nothing takes the place of having kids know their own address and phone number, but we also teach our kids "stranger danger."  And if my kid gets lost, I JUST WANT THAT KID BACK NOW.  Every parent knows there's a million "what if's..."  Wouldn't that be a nice peace of mind to have next time you go on vacation, all the kids wearing their RoadID's?  I know I'll have it.

As far as using it for being an athlete, it's just a damn good idea.  A military friend of mine helped me deck it out with my name, driver's license number, blood type, and an emergency contact.  It left enough room for a motivational phrase that I plan to use to help me get through my races.  My husband and kids aren't always on hand at the races, so if something did happen, RoadID has an interactive ID that give emergency responders a phone number to call for medical history and emergency contacts.  You can update as often as you need to.

Don't want that fancy medic alert bracelet?  Here's another option for you.  Another bunch of options for you.  RoadID has so many options that it was easy to get different ID's for me and the kids.  Mine is black, my daughter's is purple, and my son's is blue.  And bands and ID's are individually replaceable if you need or want to change something.

Did you make it this far?

So leave a comment telling me if you are an athlete or a parent or both, and what you plan to buy if you win, then go over to my facebook page here and "like" it. The more comments you leave on this post, the more entries you have, up to one entry a day. I'll do a random drawing next week.  If my facebook page hits 100 "likes" I'll do a second giveaway, so tell your friends!

Don't feel like waiting until next week to get your RoadID?  You can order one here.  It isn't expensive and is totally worth it!

28 comments:

  1. Im a parent :) I would get both of my boys a slim ID. This would be perfect to have in Disney or any other crowded place. Thanks :)

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  2. I'm a triathlete and Momma to 3! I've been doing the same thing you did, "thinking about it" for a long time. I'd love the WristID Elite for me and while I like the sleek design of the Slim ID I might go with the Ankle ID for the kids so that they might leave it on better. I've already "liked" your FB page! Have a great day!

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  3. Great post. Make sure to tell your friends in Fire and EMS about Road ID. They have some posters and training materials for first responders at http://www.roadid.com/FirstResponder/

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  4. I can't believe I didn't previously "like" your page already! RoadIDs are great. I don't do any training without it, because you never know. I didn't think about it for the kids though. great idea!

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  5. i would use it for my grand children

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  6. Those grandchildren really want some!!

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  7. i am an athlete and trying to be a parent - we are unable to have our own and we are in the middle of international adoption process :) and probably two years out still, whew - i would buy a new road id. my husband and i got married and i moved out of my parents since i purchased one last...lots has changed :D

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  8. I would get an Id for my boys :)

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  9. I am both now! Yay! :) I would definitely get one for the kids. What a really great idea.

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  11. i was a mom who had 2 great athletic sons in high school.i workout most every day but but no means am i athletic.now its my grandsons turn and he likes most sports with baseball being #1. i'd get an elite id i like your fb page susan v
    mverno@roadrunner.com

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  12. i am both. i would get the Aireator Sock.
    stracey2010@live.com

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  13. I am both. I would get the the Wrist ID Elite. I liked you on facebook - happi shopr. trinitygsd at yahoo dto ocm

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  14. The more I look at the website, the more things I like :)

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  15. I am a ringer and my daughter wants to start running a well. I have been wondering for about a year now how to obtain something like this. I run so early in the morning and leave my phone at home that I have always had a worry (so had my husband). This is what I have been liking for!
    I am already a fan on FB!

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    1. This has some major typos...sorry! It is suppose to go.."I am a RUNNER" and "so HAS my husband".

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  16. I would LOVE this for my son :)

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

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  17. I would get one for ME since I bike all around town at night and my mother worries about me.

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  18. I'm an athlete and I would get the Wrist ID Slim.
    ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com

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  19. I would get it for myself. It would be great for our training walks for the breast cancer walk.

    scarter305 at aol dot com

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  20. i'm an athlete and a parent. I'd buy the Wrist ID Sport for myself as I take long runs at times for marathon training...like you on Facebook

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  21. Thanks for the giveaway...I am a runner & parent; would love "The Wrist ID Elite" !

    ...like YOU on FB: bryan eason

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  22. I am both, and would probably get a few of the Wrist ID Slims. Like you on FB.
    heatherpooh (hotmail)

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  23. I would like the shoe pouch. I am a parent. I liked you on FB.(Donna Kozar)
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  24. I am a parent to three kids and my kids are athletes. I would buy the The Road ID Vintage T-Shirt.

    I like you on Facebook as Gina Ferrell

    ginaferrell3 at yahoo dot com

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