Thank you for all the advice I have been given about running on ice and snow. I will research and find a solution for me from all your ideas and thoughts!
Having broken my wrist 3 years ago, running on an icy Moel Famau I have not ventured out to run this week.
I found my own short term solution and did today's 5k on my touring skis.
It was fabulous, although even slower than my usual run. I am not really sure why I feel more confident on two planks than I do on my own two feet but there is is.
The weather is changing now and by the time on February 7th when I plan to do my 10k Virtual Run for Cancer Research, it may have all melted but at least I have found a possible way to go if we are still enjoying the delights of the white stuff.
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Yes I was thinking about ski holidays as I went along. Managed Les Arcs last year but my ski touring with the Austrian Alpine Club was cancelled. Lets hope things are different next year. Keep running!
I remember stopping at a motorway services enroute to Italy and watching a news report about a jet that had been chartered by the UK government to bring people back from Wuhan. It talked about them having to quarantine in a UK hotel after they arrived. It all seemed very remote at the time.
Even though I live in Norway's capital city, snow is getting rarer, so I always think it's important to get out there and ski while the weather allows it. So I completely agree with your strategy. And yes, unless you've grown up in Norway, which I didn't, it's normal to be slower on skis than on foot. But it's really fun. Plus skiing means you can have a cup of hot cocoa afterwards.
Or even Gluhwein ! I did a ski trip in Norway many years ago skiing hut to hut and at the end of the day using the supplies provided in the wonderful mountain huts on an honesty basis. It was beautiful and an excellent experience.😊
Yes you are lucky and I hope that you are able to access the slopes it during this pandemic. We must exercise from our door. Advanced? not sure about that, in Norway we used skis that had no heel fixing and patterned bases for going up hill. I never got the hang of telemark turns which look so graceful and beautiful. In the Alps we use bindings that can fix at the heel to ski down and put skins on the base for up. (This is what I used yesterday but I needed more snow and steeper slopes to really get going.)
That's right, cross country skis only have bindings on the toes, which means they're less of a hassle than alpine boots. I meant going from hut to hut. It's something I've always wanted to try but haven't got around to yet.
How wonderful, to get your skis out at home. Will so miss skiing this year. We got back from the states just before they closed the resorts last year. We were discussing whether we should do an extra week next year to make up for it. 😀
I think that you should! We all need a treat after this! Although I do get concerned about flying and global warming. We went to Les Arcs by Eurostar last year overnight which worked well.
ty. I am busy investigating everyone's suggestions. This forum is amazing. It has rained here now so although I will make a purchase for the future the immediate pressure is off! I enjoyed my adventure on skis.😊
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