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What are regular outdoor runners doing now its too icy to run?

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dameofdilemma · 15/12/2022 09:17

Am really missing running - the pavements are mostly not gritted and are sheet ice around here. The roads too busy with cars to safely run on (and lots of the roads are also icy and ungritted).

Am really missing my morning runs.....am going out for a walk but its not the same 😕

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Thecatisboss · 16/12/2022 11:17

Yak trax for me too I went out last night with them on and felt really confident.

Spudlet · 16/12/2022 10:08

I’m a trail runner, so I’ve been running 😁 I did leave ddog at home on Tuesday though - we do canicross but I was running home from dropping DS off and didn’t fancy trying to navigate the pavement from the school to the off-road bit with an overexcited Labrador attached to me…

Dentistlakes · 16/12/2022 10:06

Treadmill or I wear Inov8 Oroc 290’s that have spikes on the bottom. I’m lucky that I have a beach nearby so can run there if the tide is in my favour.

RunBecause · 16/12/2022 10:00

I carry on as normal though shorter and slower. These are a game changer - I used Koldkutter screws from eBay.
fellrunningguide.co.uk/diy-ice-studs-for-running-shoes/?fbclid=IwAR0PNCB2NSqAzvlPc2V_VNvBxJ6E-JX06jX8iP1PEveg5pXpjrw2Ey_1Wdw

LordEmsworth · 16/12/2022 09:48

Doing online classes from home, and planning to get out a lot when it warms up a bit at the weekend. I can't run when there's a risk of slipping, it's like my head seizes up and stops me...

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dameofdilemma · 16/12/2022 09:46

I remember the last time it snowed like this (2020?) I did an outdoor online HIIT session with a PT. I thought I was going to have heart failure at one point.
Give me a run any day.

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Chesneyhawkes1 · 16/12/2022 09:21

I have a dreadmill in my garage but I've been going off road in my grippiest trail shoes

xsquared · 16/12/2022 09:20

I was due an intervals speedwoek session today but decided to do them on frozen grass with trail shoes instead.

Much tougher workout with slower paces but still glad I did it.

TheOrigRights · 15/12/2022 23:13

Whatsfordinnerglutenfree · 15/12/2022 22:05

I’m walking 4 miles a day, and hoping I’ll still be able to run when when the weather improves

You will, I guarantee it.

museumum · 15/12/2022 22:11

When it snows or is very icy I run round the edges of the golf course. There are no golfers in this weather. Also run in the woods and on the grass in the park. I walk the short pavement sections to get to the golf course but would also drive a bit if necessary. Running on snowy/frizen grass is lovely.

Whatsfordinnerglutenfree · 15/12/2022 22:05

I’m walking 4 miles a day, and hoping I’ll still be able to run when when the weather improves

doctorsnoddy · 15/12/2022 22:02

I've been out with my running group this evening head torch running over fields. Cold and crunchy underfoot but very enjoyable

StamppotAndGravy · 15/12/2022 21:25

Gravel paths, gritted roads at quiet times and more swimming. It's rained here so the cycle back from the pool was lethal this evening

xsquared · 15/12/2022 21:12

Slower running on footpaths and mainly off road.

Monkerina · 15/12/2022 21:03

Still running here, but picking the sunny side of the streets where the ice has melted then getting into fields/woods as much as possible. Did manage to find the only soggy puddle in 10 miles to fall into yesterday 🤬 which was unwelcome

TheOrigRights · 15/12/2022 20:42

felulageller · 15/12/2022 20:27

Getting fat!

Surely "recovery week" would put a more positive spin on it!

felulageller · 15/12/2022 20:27

Getting fat!

TheOrigRights · 15/12/2022 20:24

I just went out for a crunchy walk across the fields with my audio book.
My head torch made the frost settling on the snow look like tiny diamonds.
It was a bit dicey on the footpaths which run along side the ditches - slip in there and I wouldn't be found until the Spring!
I did slip right near home and lost an ear pod, but as they are not white Airpods, but black ones I could easily see it!
Jammies on now!

Lastqueenofscotland2 · 15/12/2022 18:55

Ours are lethal. I went out last night, my buff froze and I had several moments fearing for my life slipping on ice. Dreadmill for me! One of our local Parkruns (too far for an after work jog but justified on a weekend) grits their course so going to attempt that

Justleaveitblankthen · 15/12/2022 16:42

If you fancy dreaming of sunnier climes, try this one:

Unfortunately, it makes me remember lockdown too much. Ugh! 😣

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dameofdilemma · 15/12/2022 16:18

Oh I'd forgotten about Joe Wicks! Might need to dig out one of his TABATA workouts...ugh.

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EveryLittleWish · 15/12/2022 14:33

The roads around my neighbourhood are extremely icy but about 1km away there is this stretch of road ( about 3kms) that has very little ice so I’ve been running there . I did 8kms on Tuesday and 5kms yesterday outside. This morning I ran on my treadmill though as I was doing speed work . I use to run in Canadian winters so this actually isn’t too bad in comparison haha

Clouds3898 · 15/12/2022 14:28

Grinded out 10k on a treadmill this morning. I tend to run at the gym in the winter anyway.
I also like the Joe Wicks hiit stuff for a quick burst at home

Iamanunsafebuilding · 15/12/2022 14:25

I'm giving this week a miss, not risking an injury by slipping!

Flockameanie · 15/12/2022 14:13

in your situation I’d do an at-home hiit session off YouTube instead. A poor substitute for an outdoor run, but at least it would get the endorphins going a bit.