I have written some pretty heavy posts recently, especially this week.  I am not going to highlight them with links because I figure if you want to read them again (or for the first time) you can just scroll  backwards.  So…in light of that fact, I thought I would do something different.  This is not an infoblog (another new word Kim), however some of you may see it that way.  I reckon I should say I am sorry for that perception but then again…I’m not.  🙂

I don’t know how many of you are physically active.  You may ride a road bike (like me), mountain bike, hybrid, BMX or cyclocross.  You may walk, jog, run for a couple of miles or 10 miles, do ultra-marathons, run with friends, run by yourself, or run trails.  You may hike in the woods, a state park,  or do trails by yourself or with someone else.  You may swim short bursts or long stints.  You may do motocross leaping from one tall mound to another or ride through the woods.  You may be a weekend warrior who gets his fix playing the “in-season” sport.  I know I have forgotten something so if you are not included in any of the above lists, add it in the comments.  Please read on.

I have had several accidents on my bike.  One back in 1989 was an “endo” in which I busted up my wrist. Fortunately, i was just around the corner from home and I walked back.   Last year I wrote about my encounter with a dog that eventually required neck surgery early this year.  I have written other posts about cycling and the “experiences” I have had. Here is one from 2009. If you are interested in reading other posts about cycling just click on the link in the right margin and it will give you some of them.  Needless to say, while there are some highs with the sport, there are also some lows.   To be honest, with the plethora of “idiots” out on the roads today texting while driving, etc., riding prepared is taking on a whole new meaning.  That is why I want to write about something that I am passionate about.

In the right margin you will see a badge (called a widget) for RoadID.  I have been using RoadID for probably close to 8 years now.  I started with the FiXX because I preferred something around my neck rather than my wrist or ankle.  I added an ankle one after I inadvertently ordered it instead of a wrist ID.  I now wear a FIXXID and a WristID.  My  thinking is the FIXXID is big and hangs around the neck but what if they don’t think of looking there but have access to my wrist?  So this year I bought a WristID to also wear.  Both include my name, birth year, town, Jo’s cell and work number, medical information (NKA/blood type/organ donor) and a saying.  (I happen to have “All men die; few men every really live” from Braveheart on my FIXXID).  🙂  If you go to the site, you can see all the options and colors.  So…here is what you do.  Click on the RoadID badge in the right column and it will take you directly to the RoadID site.  Look around. See all the options.  Then for your safety, for your peace of mind as well as your family, order one.  Or two.  Or three.  Then consider buying gift cards or buying an ID for members of your family who may be active.  I am giving away a Christmas present idea here (but I don’t know if this blog is read by them or not) but my youngest daughter is into running and my son-in-law (her husband) is training and hoping to get into the police academy, so guess what they will be getting for a Christmas gift?  You got it…Gift cards.  That way they can put on their ID the information they want.   I have also suggested to RoadID that they include smaller sizes for children.  I think it would be a great idea for parents to have a small WristID or AnkleID  (I know the FIXX might make some nervous) for people to know needed information in case of an emergency.  Erin, from Customer Service, said they are making plans to unveil something before Christmas.  So…please!  Go check it out!!!

One last thing: I will not hide that if you click on the badge on my site and order something I get a 10% commission.  But you know what?  I could care less if you decide you didn’t want to do it that way and went on your own.  It is far more important to me that you DO SOMETHING than whether I get a commission or not (although I won’t argue if I do).  😛  Let me know (if you want to) if you went to check it out.  Thanks.