Walking/running on black ice paths

craig_t · 1 Dec 2015 at 00:34

Runners, dog walkers etc now that the icey nights and mornings and some days are here itr becomes harder out there. What do you do to stay on your feet when out on paths with black ice?

Fuzz · 1 Dec 2015 at 01:03

Fall over :/

neoboy · 1 Dec 2015 at 01:04

I skate.

Raymond Lin · 1 Dec 2015 at 01:05

Run on the grass.

doofer · 1 Dec 2015 at 02:18

If there's a decent Shoe Repair/Cobblers close to you, then phone/pop in and ask them if they have any Grumm P-R Soles as these are by far the best soles for ice you can buy but not many places stock them as they are mainly for the Nordic Market, make sure ask for the Grumm P-R's though you don't want just any old R sole.

robin66 · 1 Dec 2015 at 02:20

Walk on the grass or the road. And take small steps.

Uncle Petey · 1 Dec 2015 at 02:21

^
^This
I literally swear by them.

savagesam117 · 1 Dec 2015 at 02:23

Stay indoors? Get a car?

Bike rides are great in the snow/ice

bimbleuk · 1 Dec 2015 at 05:39

I use Yaktrax on packed snow and ice for running.

Bit of a faff for simply walking to car in the morning though.

FloppyPoppy · 1 Dec 2015 at 05:49

^ This there is equipment for everything. Or just take the falls like a man.

seabiscuit · 1 Dec 2015 at 07:11

http://i.imgur.com/DR4bvCI.webm

StriderX · 1 Dec 2015 at 07:12

doofer said:
If there's a decent Shoe Repair/Cobblers close to you, then phone/pop in and ask them if they have any Grumm P-R Soles as these are by far the best soles for ice you can buy but not many places stock them as they are mainly for the Nordic Market, make sure ask for the Grumm P-R's though you don't want just any old R sole.

no one else see it ?

Mynight · 1 Dec 2015 at 07:14

Ninja roll it.

Uncle Petey · 1 Dec 2015 at 07:38

StriderX said:
no one else see it ?

Yes

bimbleuk · 1 Dec 2015 at 08:23

harry5522 said:
^ This there is equipment for everything. Or just take the falls like a man.

Well I do gauge when it's time to stop cycling to work when I fall off more than twice in a single commute!

Adam_101 · 1 Dec 2015 at 08:32

robin66 said:
Walk on the grass or the road. And take small steps.

This. (Although yesterday (evening) I nearly slipped on what I thought was a patch of ice, only turns out to be dog crap! haha.)

Trifid · 1 Dec 2015 at 08:56

doofer said:
you don't want just any old ....

I agree. But I'm not sure what it has to do with this thread. :confused:

Schlong&Stable · 1 Dec 2015 at 09:29

I just embrace the miracle that is mavity.

But seriously, if it's really icy outside it's not worth running unless you're in training for a specific event. A fall can do far more damage to your exercise routine than a few rest days.

nst68 · 1 Dec 2015 at 10:27

doofer said:
If there's a decent Shoe Repair/Cobblers close to you, then phone/pop in and ask them if they have any Grumm P-R Soles as these are by far the best soles for ice you can buy but not many places stock them as they are mainly for the Nordic Market, make sure ask for the Grumm P-R's though you don't want just any old R sole.

StriderX said:
no one else see it ?

I twigged when I googled for "Grumm P-R Soles" and this thread appeared 4th

platypus · 1 Dec 2015 at 10:27

I use Yaktrax to carry on running through the winter.