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The Snow is Ruining My Training Schedule
I love the snow, but it is really putting a damper on my training for the Shamrock 1/2. I run early in the morning during the week, but it is so icy in the mornings now, I am just not willing to risk it. The treadmill is not an option. I DESPISE the treadmill!!! I do not own one nor do I have a gym membership. So I find myself doing cardio videos from Verizon Fios OnDemand.
If you find yourself in the same boat, what are you doing to cope?
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Permalink Reply by Johnette Overton on -
i am running on the treadmill - which is boring but better than nothing
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Permalink Reply by dog on -
When forced to the treadmill, I make it a workout. I do a warmup and the push the speed up, or raise the incline, anything to raise my heartrate. I may do like a track workout, 400 meters, rest, repeat, etc. Or set for 1-2 minutes sprints with 30 second rests. Or just do a steady 3 miles at a good pace. Also play mind games with myself, like pushing pace at end as if trying to outrun an oncoming runner a end of a race, even practising my glimp over my shoulder to see how close "he" is, as I talk myself through the end of the "race".
Seem to take some of boredom out of it, though I don't find it that boring.
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Permalink Reply by Run Happy on -
I just call it a mid training schedule mini taper.....But enough with this "taper", I'm going road running tomorrow morning from the Downtown Y. One advantage of a gym membership....I have a place to shower and change after my runs. And for those bloody knees and hands, they have a first aid kit. (heres hoping I remain verticle)
Run Happy but NOT on a DREADMILL!!!!
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Permalink Reply by engine on -
I have a pair of Yak Trax that I used last night. Definitely help w/ gripping on ice & packed snow.
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Permalink Reply by Running Goddess on -
Engine,
Where did you purchase them?
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Permalink Reply by Todor Radoulov on -
Running Goddess:
Go to the Trail running group board - there is a long discussion there on Yak Trax and similar products.
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Permalink Reply by engine on
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I got them from Campmor.com, but I'm sure Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, REI & maybe even Dick's have them. They're not great in snow, unless it's packed. For ice, they're excellent.
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Permalink Reply by Gary Hearn on -
If getting Yak Trax, be sure to get the Pro version ($30) rather than the Walkers ($20). Given the recent weather, you may need to order them online.
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Permalink Reply by Batmomm on -
take an old pair of sneaks and make your own yak trax with screws...
http://www.skyrunner.com/screwshoe.htm
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Permalink Reply by Running Goddess on
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Thanks so much Batmomm! This is a great idea! I can't wait to get my drill out.
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Permalink Reply by Joseph Ryan on -
Drilling screws through sneakers!!!!! I can't believe it. I thought these Yak Trax cost $30.......not $300. Hey Running Goddess, since I feel kinda sorry for you since your team got whopped so bad, I'll lend you a couple of bucks to help cover the Yak-a-de-yaks. I can't believe that I have found some folks that are more penny pinchers than I am!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Run Happy on
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One issue with YakTraxs and other types of ice/snow traction products, they are NOT good when running on pavement. If you have almost 100% snow/ice cover or you are running trails, go for it, but if you route has significant section of clear pavement they will be like running with a 2X4 on you foot. I would be worried about tearing up my legs (ie injury) running on pavement.
Now the screw idea might work better as they have a smaller "footprint" and thus will not be like running on a 2X4. I'v seen other people use the screws with great success. I believe you only need a few to get traction.
I ran downtown Richmond area this morning. Plenty of ice and snow, but way to much clear pavement for YakTraxs. But for using screws...yes might just do the trick.
Run Happy
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