Running on ice and snow

brittamh

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:)

MostlyWater

I do not, for that very reason.

runningforlife68

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

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"

Danni3ll3

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

Wonderful! Thank you so much! I am going to look into getting those spike things!

jofjltncb6

Snow, yes. Ice, no.

robpett2001

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

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

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"

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

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

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 my yaktrax for winter running

smithme09

Try to stay on dirt paths--they don't get icy and you can just run over the snow

Danni3ll3

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