Yaktraks Rule!

[Chris Helwig]

All this snow was throwing a wrench in my outside running. Being well, older, I didn't want to risk falling on the ice.

One of my athletes Leo St. Germain mentioned he was getting Yaktraks. I did some research, they are like studs for running shoes. Most of the reviews were positive so I got a pair at Runner's Choice. I figured it was a good sign Runner's Choice carried them as they are a reputable store with some very experienced runner's that work there.

Tried them out yesterday in the snow and ice. Very impressed. Not only did I not slip once, but they even felt fine running on the odd bit of bare pavement. Beats the heck out of running on a treadmill (plus I don't have a treadmill) A few reviews said they had durability issues, but first impression is very positive.

[dothedu1974]

I wonder how they would be when running "fast", ie sub 4:00K's in snow? and how they would feel with a lightweight shoe?

[Chris Helwig]

I assume the Runner's Choice staff could answer those questions. They sell them, and I assume some fast runner's use them.

[Chris Helwig]

Still very impressed by the Yaktrax. Ran today on snow sidewalks and on a very snowy bike path with ice underneath and absolutely no problems.

I ran with them earlier in the week when the sidewalks were 1/2 bare and half snow covered and they feel a little "weird" on extended periods of pavement, but not too bad.

My athlete that told me about them says they are fine for running fast sub 4 minute km's in them. We did a shortish sprint on snow covered sidewalks at the end of our run today and they felt fine.