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bethany311 Rookie
bethany311
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Feb 1, 2011 5:48 AM

? for glasses wearers

Hi all - I wear my glasses when I run, I'm terribly near sighted and can't go without them, especially when running at night. Fog/Humidity is a regular occurance in New Orleans and my glasses get fogged up regularly. It's really hard to keep them clear while running and having something to wipe them off with so only seconds later they're fogged back up.

 

Does anyone have any tricks to prevent this?

  • lenzlaw Community Moderator
    lenzlaw
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    1. Feb 1, 2011 6:29 AM (in response to bethany311)
    Re: ? for glasses wearers

    I haven't, though I rarely have much of a problem.  I have seen anti-fogging sprays advertised (google "anti-fogging") and I think swimmers have some tricks, but I've never tried them.

     

    Len




    Len

  • Leadville Fan Pro
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    2. Feb 1, 2011 9:23 AM (in response to bethany311)
    Re: ? for glasses wearers

    There are some sprays to use to prevent fog buildup--perhaps check with a local eye glass center or running/triatholon store in your local area to see if they have any suggestions.

     

    I just wear my contacts when running; however, I know contacts don't work for everyone.




    adult running life commenced: March 2009

    2012 Rock n Roll USA Marathon 5:28:53 unseasonably hot day, full sunshine, sunburned and dehydrated during race

    Omaha Maraton 5:17: __ yeah, new PR! Too bad the brain got in the way and slowed me down! ---recycled glass finisher medals.

    2011:

    April Fools 5K 32:13.7 age division: 28/71

    7th half: Kansas City Hospital Hill 1/2--this thing is tough, but the heat/humidity were tougher: 2:45:43

    8th half: Park 2 Park 1/2-New PR 2:21 and change

    St. Louis FULL Marathon (my first!!!) Hilly, hilly, course full of turns 5:24

    Sullivan Bros. Veterans' 5K 30:10 New 5K PR

    2010:

    4th half (5/1/10) --ran injured, DUMB move.

    Sullivan Bros. Veteran's 5K/10K (11/2010) 1:07:17.7

    6th half: Vegas half (12/2010) New PR! woot woot. 02:27:58

    2009

    St. Patricks 8K (Wash. D.C.) (3/2009)

    1st half 3:04 (5/2009)

    10K 1:17 (10/31/09) HOT, humid, Kaua'i

    3rd half: Vegas 1/2 (2:34:48) (12/2009)

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  • khayesvt Rookie
    khayesvt
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    3. Feb 2, 2011 4:11 PM (in response to bethany311)
    Re: ? for glasses wearers

    You could try Cat Crap-- I know, lovely name-- but it really works, at least in a northern clime where we get fogging due to cold and heavy breathing...It's produced by E.K Ekcessories-- and I think you can find it at most sporting goods stores...

  • Angela42495 Amateur
    Angela42495
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    4. Feb 8, 2011 12:09 PM (in response to bethany311)
    Re: ? for glasses wearers

    I second the vote for Cat Crap.  It really works, my husband uses it.  Plus it has the added bonus of being funny when I tell him to get the cat crap off the counter.

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