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Headlamps: Must for all Runners and Bikers in Winter

By:  Oivind Haavik

















All our sporting memories start with the activity of running. As soon as we learnt to walk, running was the next best thing we did. Running with siblings, neighborhood kids or simply to save one’s life. It is an integral part of everybody’s childhood. Unfortunately, as we grow old, physical activity takes a backseat. Walking, running or any other physical activity is considered a punishment by most of us.  It is no wonder then that due to lack of exercise, many lifestyle diseases have infected us. Over the last decade, people have realized the importance of exercising to some extend.

Running is one of the best ways to keep fit. One of the coolest things about the sport of running is that you don’t need expensive equipment. All you need is a good pair of running shoes and a good environment. Best time to run is either in the mornings or in the evenings. Besides a pair of good running shoes, you need to invest in a headlamp. Magicshine MJ-886 is an extremely powerful headlamp. With a headlamp, you can run even if it gets dark. Since you do not need to hold the light like in torch, you can perform other tasks also while running such as drinking water or selecting your favorite music.

Magicshine MJ-886 can also be swiveled. This feature can be used to aim to the beam in the desired direction depending on the terrain and the brightness. The light has a remote control power switch. The output of the battery can be adjusted according to the conditions of the environment. Since it is lightweight it is comfortable to wear on the head and run with the gear. For additional comfort there is a comfortable head strap and cushion for the forehead.

Magicshine MJ-886 headlamp has a runtime of 2 hours. It works on a lithium ion battery which ahs charging time of 3 hours. The LED lifespan of Magicshine MJ-886 is 50,000 hours. One of the main reasons all runners should go for headlamps is that they become easily visible to the traffic around them. Drivers of other vehicles can spot you from quarter of a mile away. Reflective details on shoes or t-shirts can also help but they can work from a distance of 150 yards or so only.

If you run as a hobby or are a professional runner, it is wise to invest in LED Magicshine MJ-886 headlamp. It can also double up as a cycling gear when required. Enjoy your treks or runs without hassle using headlamps.






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