Running on ice and snow

brittamh
brittamh Posts: 137 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I LOVE running outdoors but after the recent winter storm, I have been stuck running on the treadmill. Do any of you run on ice and snow? If so, do you have special shoes for it? How do you prevent falling on your face? Thank you in advance for any tips:)

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  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    I do not, for that very reason.
  • runningforlife68
    runningforlife68 Posts: 20
    I stay off of concrete and asphalt when there is snow and ice. But I love to run in the winter so when it is snowy and icy out I stick with dirt or gravel trails. I generally wear the same shoes, slow down, and shorten my stride.
  • Meg_78
    Meg_78 Posts: 998 Member
    In Sweden we have something called broddar... i think it translates as spikes? But they slip on your shoes to help with grip. There are a hundred different types including those for running in snow and ice, at least here. I imagine you may find them in an outdoorsy store or online. search for "running spikes for snow"

    cross_country-broddar.jpg?w=580

    13230MLXL_Broddar-ishalkskydd-Dubbar-fram-och-bak.jpg
  • Danni3ll3
    Danni3ll3 Posts: 365 Member
    Get shoes that have spikes in them, use an overshoe that has spikes or grips or make your own. The cheapest is to make your own and it is pretty simple. Google studding running shoes and you will see how to do it. Personally, I have a rubber overshoe that acts as studded tires for my shoes. Don't get the coils or the cheap ones as they won't last. I pay about $40 dollars for mine but they last me two years. My friend uses Asics studded shoes and she really likes them. So you have a few choices here. I hope this helps.

    PS. The poster prior to me put up what I use.
  • brittamh
    brittamh Posts: 137 Member
    Wonderful! Thank you so much! I am going to look into getting those spike things!
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Snow, yes. Ice, no.
  • robpett2001
    robpett2001 Posts: 320 Member
    I saw these at the running store the other day -- I've seen several recommendations for them, but haven't tried them myself.

    https://www.yaktrax.com/product/run
  • AwesomeSquirrel
    AwesomeSquirrel Posts: 644 Member
    I run as normal but my stride is different and I slow down where it looks treachorous. I've heard a lot of good things about yaktrax but personally I use IceBugs, that is running shoes with flexible spikes. These are manufactured by a Swedish company :) when it comes to winter gear, go Scandinavian or go home... I think Salomon have similar products.

    If you live somewhere with proper winter conditions for at least 3 months of the year (which I do) I think it's worth having dedicated shoes. If you only have the occasional icy week I would get yaktrax/similar thing to fit over your regular shoe.

    http://www.icebug.se/ProductDescription.aspx?m=24
  • lukester19
    lukester19 Posts: 72 Member
    In Sweden we have something called broddar... i think it translates as spikes? But they slip on your shoes to help with grip. There are a hundred different types including those for running in snow and ice, at least here. I imagine you may find them in an outdoorsy store or online. search for "running spikes for snow"

    cross_country-broddar.jpg?w=580

    13230MLXL_Broddar-ishalkskydd-Dubbar-fram-och-bak.jpg

    Wow it's awesome that you guys carry that in Sweden. I live in Canada and have never come across them. Maybe it is because the area I live in, we rarely receive snow. Looks like it would make running enjoyable.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Snow, yes. Ice, no.

    This. Shorten your stride to keep your feet more under you if you're worried about slipping and sliding. I generally wear my trail running shoes in the snow (goretex and more aggressive tread).
  • a1schwei
    a1schwei Posts: 617 Member
    I saw these at the running store the other day -- I've seen several recommendations for them, but haven't tried them myself.

    https://www.yaktrax.com/product/run

    i <3 my yaktrax for winter running :)
  • smithme09
    smithme09 Posts: 40
    Try to stay on dirt paths--they don't get icy and you can just run over the snow
  • Danni3ll3
    Danni3ll3 Posts: 365 Member
    I saw these at the running store the other day -- I've seen several recommendations for them, but haven't tried them myself.

    https://www.yaktrax.com/product/run

    This are cheaply made and fall apart very easily. The thumbtack type are better. IMHO

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