[brutes]

How have people coped with running in snow/ice/frozen paths/roads over the last few days - do you still road run, and have you had any accidents/falls...?! Have stuck on the grass/trails over weekend , and am debating whether to run on road later, forecast below freezing...- any thoughts??

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Stickied for the current snowy spell. Running in snow is great fun and a good workout, but increases the chances of a visit to A&E. Best practice is to stick to fresh snow, grass, trail, parkland, offroad (and let someone know your route if you are hitting the mountains). Gear should include hat, gloves, layers, and a spare dry pair of socks in your pocket.
Some very good DIY alterations to increase shoe grip in this thread, including screws and a cheesegrater.

Have fun, and remember to post any pics here

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[robinph]

Carefully.

Keeping an eye on the surface all the time and trying to guess a good place to aim for if I have to take a dive. Tried to run on any grass where possible, but not going to bother going out today anyway and with the way things are looking may have another couple of off days yet.

[topper75]

I got out for 14m yesterday but timed it just right ie it started sleeting just after I got home and the sun had thawed most of the paths when I was out. I had one or two wobbles in built up areas alright.

I have given up on any more running until St. Stephen's Day! Ice ain't for me.

Best of luck to anyone who heads out.

[kennyb3]

+1 on what robin said, just watch the path and every step. look out for bad patches and avoid. i jump off the path and use the side of the road when there is no cars around as this seems to be less icy as cars drive over it

[shels4ever]

Originally Posted by kennyb3

+1 on what robin said, just watch the path and every step. look out for bad patches and avoid. i jump off the path and use the side of the road when there is no cars around as this seems to be less icy as cars drive over it

I'll keep away from the roads, run on grass and if the grass is bad i'll go out to portmarnock beach to get my long run done.

[RubyK]

I had hoped to get a few miles in yesterday before lunchtime. Thought I'd better get the dog out for a walk first. She was slipping and sliding all over the place, so that put an end to my plans!

I'd be pretty nervous about having a fall, especially out on country roads, so I think I'll avoid all this ice for the moment. Will stick to the beach, if I can get out of work during daylight.

[scottreynolds]

Originally Posted by shels4ever

I'll keep away from the roads, run on grass and if the grass is bad i'll go out to portmarnock beach to get my long run done.

Ran from train station in Portmarnock, turned at the wine shop for the back entrance to the beach and then allong the beach and round to Malahide (most of the way) and back last night for a good 12km run. The roads etc were fine the ony problem area was the board walk by the beach but all in all everything was fine.

The ice isn't that bad you just need to adjust your pacing a bit. Saying that I was nearing home and went to stretch and almost fell over in our car park -- which further proves the stretching can be dangerous theory.

[kennyb3]

Originally Posted by shels4ever

I'll keep away from the roads, run on grass and if the grass is bad i'll go out to portmarnock beach to get my long run done.

i guess another reason i use the road is its flatness and im always wary of my old achilles injury and bumpy sections of path. would love to use the portmarnock beach but most of my running gets done at night. must try it some sat morning tho

[kennyb3]

Originally Posted by scottreynolds

Ran from train station in Portmarnock, turned at the wine shop for the back entrance to the beach and then allong the beach and round to Malahide (most of the way) and back last night for a good 12km run. The roads etc were fine the ony problem area was the board walk by the beach but all in all everything was fine.

The ice isn't that bad you just need to adjust your pacing a bit. Saying that I was nearing home and went to stretch and almost fell over in our car park -- which further proves the stretching can be dangerous theory.

bit off topic (sorry) -what time where you out at scott, surprised i didnt see you? are you still mixing up cycling and running?

[T runner]

Originally Posted by brutes

How have people coped with running in snow/ice/frozen paths/roads over the last few days - do you still road run, and have you had any accidents/falls...?! Have stuck on the grass/trails over weekend , and am debating whether to run on road later, forecast below freezing...- any thoughts??

Some good news is that road runners are actually the best type of runners for running on ice without skidding. Best to avoid the ice patches altogether of course.

[aburke]

Originally Posted by brutes

How have people coped with running in snow/ice/frozen paths/roads over the last few days - do you still road run, and have you had any accidents/falls...?! Have stuck on the grass/trails over weekend , and am debating whether to run on road later, forecast below freezing...- any thoughts??

This is a first. Brutes questioning whether he will run?
Or maybe the question is, will I run on the roads, or around Dangan in the Dark?

The roads were fine [ish..] at 7am this morning Brutes, when you were tucked up in your bed. You're gone soft :-)

[Magnet]

I went Christmas Shopping instead!!

[brutes]

Originally Posted by aburke

This is a first. Brutes questioning whether he will run?
Or maybe the question is, will I run on the roads, or around Dangan in the Dark?

The roads were fine [ish..] at 7am this morning Brutes, when you were tucked up in your bed. You're gone soft :-)

Oh ill be out alright aburke, my problem is ill never qualify for strictly come dancing on ice like your good self, my running coordination and style being how it is.... 50 laps of a cinder track beckons, cant risk any more broken ribs!!

thanks for the replies, run safely !!

[goofygirl]

I've posted about this before but I'm spending the winter in Canada so yeah, running on snow and ice and in subzero temps (have run in minus 18) any time I step outside the door....

Best thing to do is get a pair of Yak Traks or other such product for the bottom of your shoes. I know I keep going on about them but this isn't product placement I'm just so impressed!

[RacoonQueen]

I was planning on running home from work today but as I was getting changed I saw I'd forgotten my sports bra. Just as well mind could barely stay on my feet walking when I got of the bus.