This morning I decided to run on the packed single track trails in Hartley. These trails are great running in the winter because they get a ton of traffic from snowshoes as well as winter mountain bikers. I decided to wear a pair of racing flats (Brooks) and also add the "get a grip" slip on grip system. The get-a-grips work pretty well but they still have flaws, much like all the rest of the traction systems out there. Yak traks just don't seem to be effective ever. The get a grips seem to slip to one side or the other as you meander through the snow. Ice Bugs suck, unless you are one of the few that fits the shoe. I had a pair and used them on and off for a few seasons but always have sore feet and/or blisters when I am done. (they do work for traction though) So, I am telling some creative minds out there, there is money to make in the "winter running shoe traction" arena.
The run was pretty good, although I am getting tight calves after running for a few days in a row now on the winter streets. I must pay attention to stretching the legs to keep things loose and hopefully not have a return of the Achilles tendinitis.
No new snow yet this morning, but I guess there is some on the way.
Totals: ~ 5 miles 35+ minutes
2 comments:
Gregg, I've had success with Yaktrax, but the snow has to be in the right condition - packed.
Have you tried this?;
http://www.skyrunner.com/screwshoe.htm
I have an occasional running partner that also wears Yak's but he too said the condition had to be right. My wife and I were going to try on Asics new shoes with spikes. They are similar to the Ice Bugs.
Gregg
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