In July we saw two tragedies in our area during triathlons only one week apart. First there was the death of a 32-year-old man in the New York City Triathlon on July 20. The following week 52-year-old John Hobgood of Princeton Junction, N.J., died in the New Jersey State Triathlon.
This cookie jar look-alike is a great way to save energy on warm nights. Designed by New York artist Tobias Wong, all you have to do is put it outside or on a windowsill during the day, so the enclosed solar cell can charge. When night falls the LED lights glow brightly around your patio or campsite without batteries. $30, www.firebox.com
This bike light uses pedal power to keep you safe on the road with a combination of high-powered LED lights and magnets mounted on the spokes. When the magnets pass the mounted light, it lights up, and thanks to its self-contained electrical system with backup power, when you stop in traffic the lights continue to flash. Never worry about batteries dying again. Extra magnets are available for faster recharge. $54, www.reelight.com
This lightweight one-liter water bottle’s lid contains a solar panel and battery that stores energy for later. Strap it to the outside of your pack all day while you hike, and then light up your campsite at night. It only needs to see the sun for four hours to charge enough to keep you from fumbling around long after the campfire goes out. $25, www.firebox.com
You don’t have to be far away from a power outlet to take advantage of solar energy with this compact, lightweight solar charger. The solar panels soak up the rays and the battery stores the energy for up to three months, so when your juice runs low, whether you’re out on the trail, in the car or at the park, just plug in any electronic device (it comes with every adapter you could possibly need) and power up. $40, http://www.firebox.com
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Recent deaths make people wonder if they should keep running. 
