My First Run on Snow!

[chickwhorips]

last week i started out and it was snowing peacefully, it wasn't coming straight down here, it never does, but as peacefully as it can get. Suddenly it wasn't snow anymore but snow pellets! youch! now that was painful.

[Deborajen]

Do those snow cleats actually work? I love running in the snow as it's coming down, as long as the temperature stays above freezing. But when it freezes, I go to the track in the gym or on the treadmill (yuck!) because I'm afraid of slipping and either falling or blowing out my ankle or my knee.--

Deb

[yellow]

Deb--according to an ultra-running acquaintance, they work very well. She runs the trails here all winter. She just said she has to pick up her feet a tad more...nothing dramatic, but just a little to make sure they "grip".

[Veronica]

Yellow you almost make me want to take up running.

V.

[Deborajen]

I might look into those snow cleats. Knowing me, I'd probably either trip from not picking my feet up or I'd manage to slip/slide anyway - but being able to run outside even when there's snow on the ground sounds good.

Deb

[yellow]

I might look into those snow cleats. Knowing me, I'd probably either trip from not picking my feet up or I'd manage to slip/slide anyway - but being able to run outside even when there's snow on the ground sounds good.

There are 2 models: the "walker" and the "pro". This is what the yaktrax folks say about the pro:

The Yaktrax Pro is new on the market and designed for the more active winter person. A mail carrier, runner, outside worker or someone who faces winter conditions on a frequent basis. They are made of the more durable rubber blend and have a removable strap, should you go into deep snow. We have police officers, runners, crossing guards and many other professional using the Pro.

And the website has many pictures of people running in them.

[maillotpois]

Wow. Sounds beautiful. Too bad I don't run anymore.... But you're making me want to snowshoe!