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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Get a Yaktrax, How to Run Safely on Icy Roads

Posted by Melanie at 18:18 2 comments Yaktrax

I got these Yaktrax gizmos to put on the bottom of my running shoes, to help me get some grip on the icy roads and sidewalks that have suddenly become de rigueur around here. I don't want to have to give up running just because it's winter.

I've never liked going to the gym. I don't like all those stinky, sweaty bodies working out right next to me, not to mention all the intimidating machines. I've only run on a treadmill once and I didn't like it at all.

bottom view

The yaktrax are made of rubber and have metal coils, that bite into the snow or ice. They come in three sizes that stretch to fit your feet. They have two rubber pieces, one fits around the toe and the other around the heel. There is also a velcro strap that folds over the front of your foot to make sure it stays on. The metal coils criss cross over the bottom of the shoe. They are very easy to put on.

slips easily over your shoe

I felt fairly safe wearing these things on my shoes today, when I went running. I didn't think about where to put my feet, to avoid slipping, or even think about slipping at all. I just concentrated on my breathing and rejoiced because I was outside running for the first time in over a week.

So I don't slip on the icy street while out running

I have decided to leave them permanently on my running shoes, after all winter is going to be here for a few more long months and I want to be outside.

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2Comments:

Coo, those look really good! I hope I an get to some snow at some point this season to do some running.

By Anonymous Clynton Taylor  

I've been curious about yaktrax. They're comfortable? They must be if you can run 9K+ in them...

After my husband broke his leg on ice two years ago, I've gotten REAL nervous about walking in slippery weather. We don't need any more of THAT.

By Blogger KathieB   Comments