Screws in your shoes? (Read 1182 times)

The thing is that unless your route is covered in glare ice you won't need any type of traction aid. I've run through the last six Michigan winters and I can count on one hand the number of times it's been too slippery to run in regular shoes. They certainly aren't needed on snow. When you run on a slippery or a perceived to be slippery surface you tend to naturally shorten your stride. This keeps your foot plant under your center of gravity rather than out front as with walking. In six years of winter running I've only wiped out once. Tom

The nice thing about screw shoes is that unlike clamp on traction aids, you don't even know you are wearing them. That means they are doing what they are supposed to do without altering your form. Another nice thing about them is that unless you need to buy the screws, they are pretty much free. I just use an old pair of running shoes and leave the screws in. The thing is that unless your route is covered in glare ice you won't need any type of traction aid. I've run through the last six Michigan winters and I can count on one hand the number of times it's been too slippery to run in regular shoes. They certainly aren't needed on snow. When you run on a slippery or a perceived to be slippery surface you tend to naturally shorten your stride. This keeps your foot plant under your center of gravity rather than out front as with walking. In six years of winter running I've only wiped out once. Tom

I'm not sure on the full Mike as I am doing my first in April and I'll see how that goes. Even if I don't do the full though, I am considering running the half. I would love to participate in a race that will have many other RA runners in it and I would love to be there to see you do that 26.2 thang! You're Detroit Half race report was one of many true inspirations to me in getting me in the game and encouraging me to attempt my first marathon. I certainly will be here cheering you all on regardless!