Snow types/quality and effect on run (Read 937 times)

Not in my area! It froze into a giant flat sheet that covered everything. There was NO chance of running on what was, essentially, an ice rink.

So leave the flatlands of East Arlington behind, and venture to the Heights! Down there, the snow and ice melts, distributes itself into a perfectly flat surface and refreezes. Up here, it melts then runs down the hill leaving a pristine running surface devoid of slippery stuff. Hills are your friends! Here's today's 5.2 (Park Avenue - Gray Street - Jason Street), it was pretty safe and sane even when run in a Nor'easter.

I didn't see any mention of Yaktrax here. They are the best for running on the packed snow/icy conditions here in Colorado. Last winter, that was the best $30 I spent. Check out your local running shop or even big box sports retailer. (I have no affiliation with this product, just a happy customer.) My run today wasn't too bad and I left the Yaktrax at home as the icy spots were just here and there, plus I was able to run late enough (6:45am start) that it was light out. That makes a huge difference to me when the roads are dicey this time of year. I don't mind the snow but the biggest problem I have is when it's actively snowing and the visibility is poor. Ski goggles actually make sense! Anyone like to snowshoe? That's a great workout too!

I like yaktrax too, although I've split mine apart after only a month wearing them. I don't mind running in snow so much as ice, and with the bitter cold here this year, there's a lot of ice around.