![]() ![]() Remember, it is the head of the screw that provides the traction-not the point! Screw the screws into the shoe, pointy end first, so the hex head is the part sticking out.Be sure to buy a lot of them however because they come out rather easily. If you have a very thin shoe, or you are just paranoid about how thin the front of your shoe looks, then you can use 1/4″ long screws. 3/8″ screws are the best bet in my opinion.Head to the hardware store and pick up some hex head screws or sheet metal screws (because the head on them is raised that really grips well on ice).Get an old pair of shoes that are a little worn down but still have some mileage left in them (I recommend a pair with about 250-300 miles left on them).If you prefer a homemade and cheaper option, you can make yourself a pair of “screw shoes”. You can purchase a pair of Yak Trax from your favorite local running store, which clip on easily to the bottom of your shoe and work great. You can purchase or make your own special shoes that are designed to grip the ice and hard packed snow without sacrificing the comfort and stability of your favorite trainer. Prevent slipping with screw shoes or Yak Trax Tips and tricks for running in the cold 1. Luckily for you, all that experience leads to a wealth of knowledge when it comes to how to run in the cold weather. And I’ve raced in one of the coldest NCAA Championships in history. I’ve done workouts so cold that frost literally clung to my facial hair. I’ve run in Gunnison, Colorado when it’s been -25 degrees below zero. ![]() Having trained most of my life in Maine, Providence, and Michigan, I’ve faced just about every cold weather scenario you can imagine. Running in the winter can be a definite challenge. ![]()
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