My area is completely covered in about 3 inches of snow/ice. We have horses around here, and they can literally run ON TOP OF 2-3 inches of snow and not make a dent.
I went running yesterday, not particularly far or fast, and had to use a lot of effort to move on top of the ice. At each step you would have to really snap your foot down and either A, break through the top layer, sink into the soft stuff underneath, and use a lot of effort to push forward, or B, hit a slick spot and use a lot of effort to not slip. This was my first time running on top of snow/ice, and was I thinking that there might be a potential for some really good work outs. On the other hand, there might be a potential for some falls and missing teeth.
So do you think it'd be a good challenge to keep running on this stuff, or is it better to just stay away from it?
2007-02-18 00:55:11 · 14 answers · asked by kathy 4 in Sports ➔ Running
I just wanted to make a comment about the horses:
Yeah, no kidding. I worry about them, but with about 40 of them on a couple hundred acres and no place to put them other than on the ice, there's not really much else we can do other than hope that most of them know better than to run. The good thing is we always take their shoes off in the winter for that reason.
2007-02-18 01:06:29 · update #1
I agree that it's not at all worth the risk. If you're looking for a unique surface that will give a good work out, try running in sand if you have any around there. Or if you can't avoid it, at least where some spikes or something.
2007-02-18 18:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by Sir Drew M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treadmills are so under-rated. I trained on TM's during the winter and by the time I got to the races, I was running faster than before winter. I don't even run outside if it's below 40 degrees unless it's a race day and I'm wearing 2 layers. But given the ice is safely frozen, you can start slow and short and build up your runs just like trail runners. You're using different muscles, so I wouldnt' expect you to run just like you do in the spring.
2007-02-18 19:40:58 · answer #2 · answered by You have 22 characters 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a good idea.
Its too easy to break through unintentionally and get hurt very badly.
Regarding the horses... they should be prevented from running on top of the ice also. Their potential for injury is tremendous and horses have a VERY hard time recovering from broken legs.
2007-02-18 01:00:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Running on ice is GREAT!
As you stated, it's like running on terrain. Your legs will tone up and you will sweat a lot. This summer, running will be so easy.
Make sure you get a good pair of shoes to compensate for the lack of traction.
Also, get some wrist guards for when you fall (you will fall).
2007-02-18 08:34:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for a surface where you can get some traction. there is a high potential not only for slipping, but some serious pulls and strains. Either that or where golf spikes.
2007-02-18 00:59:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slips, trips and falls are the leading causes of injury in America. Find another workout for a while.
2007-02-18 00:59:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ice is covered with a thin layer of watervapour over it . it reduces the friction over it.
friction is that force which opposes the motion of the body on the surface. friction is produced due to the unevenness on the surface. the thin film formed by the watervapour on it cover the unevenness of the surface. thus reducing the friction on it. when the friction is reduced we tend to slip on it , or loose balance.
it is better to be on ice with u r scating shoes. u may enjoy yuor scating
2007-02-18 01:16:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay indoors one slip and you could be on the endangered runners list for a while, not to metion ice can cut face, hands etc
2007-02-18 07:39:24 · answer #8 · answered by Abby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might fall and break your face but its a good work out
2007-02-18 12:03:27 · answer #9 · answered by hoplessly_in_love 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you go through, it is too hard for your knee joints, as are roads.
2007-02-18 00:58:09 · answer #10 · answered by Older&Wiser 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋