Running in the snow? - Page 3 - General running

steveadi

06/01/2010 at 20:17

agree clif went for a run yesterday down on my arse like a sack of s**t give my knee a knock luckily i ran it off but its stiff cut and bruised today

Cake

pirate

07/01/2010 at 12:41

Guys and girls avoid ice or very conpact snow that's almost ice. If you have to go alone the side of the road. Play safe out there.

Elderly Hippy

07/01/2010 at 14:40

In my earlier advice about running in the snow and keeping your feet dry I did forget to mention shoes so I will start again.

A thin pair of socks, cover these with plastic bags, thin ones the kind of thing you put fruit and veg in.

Another pair of socks on top of this.

A pair of shoes, I prefer my fell shoes in the snow and ice and have had no problems.

Happy running.

Midland Runner

07/01/2010 at 15:50

I've just done 16 miles over local footpaths/rights of way, mostly ok but its alot harder going than normal, and I landed on my arse royally on mile 14!

A P 26

07/01/2010 at 21:28

Hi folks,

Finally got the courage to go out for a run (south west london). Wore my XT Wings trail shoes, pair of shorts, short sleeve top with a wind stopper jacket on top. It was a totally AWESOME run was very proud of myself

Did a total of 10.5km in 54mins. 75% of my route was snow (1-2 inches) and ice. The rest was normal pavement. Had very few issues with slipping. Decided to leave my ipod at home so I could concentrate on where I was stepping!

The ice was more 'crunchy' (like slush puppy ) than slippery which helped, it was only when crossing side road junctions where compacted ice from cars I took extra care. You can tell from the street lights where the black ice was as its more shiny and could easily dodged them.

It was a fantastic run, jacket kept me cosy and warm......only been running for just over a year, loved it!

UFO

08/01/2010 at 08:50

To get a grip on icy pavements, use ladies' tights OVER your tainers. Slip them over or wrap them around. Or a pair of socks used similarly will do a less good job. So get the scissors and raid the wife's drawers !!

Megaskud

08/01/2010 at 10:43

Does anyone find that after you've been on a long run in these icy conditions, that you wake up with stiff ankles the next day? (I said ankles...)

Marc Whittaker

08/01/2010 at 10:49

been out a few times, as long as you avoid the icey patches where all the snow has been compressed and turned into a sheet of ice, your fine.

just managed to convince my dad to come out and do a run this afternoon. cant wait

Mighty_Mike1984

08/01/2010 at 16:49

Why is it you run slower in the snow even when its not slippy i was 10 minutes slower over 10k then usual and i ran on the snowy roads rather then the icy roads most of the way?

Louis Clark

08/01/2010 at 17:03

Megaskud, I have the same thing ankles wise. I run fine on snow and ice, and have been the whole time but I find it does give my ankles a work out. It might be the little slips that happen when pushing off that over extend a little bit. Maybe its just being a bit more tense and trying not to slip. I find I concentrate much more on where my feet are going and as a result have much better form when on ice!

UFO - good tip with the tights. Will try that actually...

Elderly Hippy

08/01/2010 at 20:49

the other end of the tights can be pulled over your head then no one wil recognise you

Katb

08/01/2010 at 21:12

EH trust you

I'm going to try the tights idea (not over my head). Going for a run with Shelly on Sunday and buying a pair of fell shoes tomorrow. Ok I'll rephrase that:

I'm going to buy a pair of fell shoes tomorrow with a view to going for a run with shelly on Sunday. I'll try the tights thing just as an extra precaution. Now the thing is what colour should I go for? Or should I try the lacy ones?

Elderly Hippy

08/01/2010 at 21:41

I'm too bloody old to be getting into tights. Anyhow in this weather ther is nothing to show for it.

Katb

08/01/2010 at 22:33

I'm saying nowt.

Runaholic

08/01/2010 at 22:46

OO haven't had the courage to run in the snow yet..missing running soooo much. Have only seen about 1 runner ourtall week. Gona try venture out in the light tomo.....will be interesting i'm sure!!

nody

08/01/2010 at 22:53

bee!n there and tried it and decided the treadmill is the safest option !! it is nice when the snow has just fallen , but when there are icy patches it is just too dangerous!!! if people are walking are going arse over tit what chance do us runners have!!! I would sooner brave the dreadmill and be injury free than have my leg in traction!!

Joe Carter 3

08/01/2010 at 23:16

just get a pair of these bad boys they are doing me a great job even on ice

http://gearjunkie.com/images/1425.jpg i got em from www.northernrunner.com

Katb

09/01/2010 at 07:31

They're out of stock, as are yaktrax

nody

09/01/2010 at 09:38

well joe carter they are a great idea!!! even if they do resemble something from a torture chamber!!!

Anne Rogers

09/01/2010 at 11:18

I haven't been risking running, but I've been out walking. Figured best to be doing something rather than sitting indoors doing nothing (like I am now!

)... Getting to the gym would be great, but watched my neighbour trying to get his car (same model as mine) out of our car park area unsuccessfully, sliding sideways, and decided to leave my car alone under its snow cap! There's a wall behind, & another car right next to it, so any sliding will be likely to result in a lot more grief than another day of relying on feet or buses.