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What to do wrote:
I just attempted to go for a run, but the roads and sidewalks are completely iced over. I made it 2 miles at about 10:30 pace before calling it quits.
I don’t have access to a treadmill, what can I do to not miss out on a day of training?
There’s no way I can safely run outside today.
Stay put or wear track/XC spikes. Otherwise ignore the asinine advice on running on ice with normal shoes....
What do you like best about track spikes for winter long runs... the lack of heel traction, the lack of cushioning, the lack of protection for your ankles from snow and ice, or having to wear ultra thin socks in sub-freezing temps?
Just listen to the advice of everyone on here who's actually run on ice, and use sheetmetal screws or Yaktrax. I have just the regular walking Yaktrax, which are like $20, and they work great for running and don't get in the way on dry sections of pavement. Ran in them once last winter when there was 1/4" of ice on every surface and then it started to rain... had no problems, just had to slow down a bit out of caution on the steeper downhills. Saved my ass this morning too when I came around the corner fast onto a metal sidewalk ramp and realized the whole thing was a sheet of ice.