As we still have packed ice and snow on most of our pavements running has been really tricky at best and more likely dangerous. Not to be outdone I searched for running shoes that were good on ice. There are some out there but not cheap and who knows how long we will need them. So I searched for alternatives and came accross this article http://www.skyrunner.com/screwshoe.htm At first I thought this was a bit mad but the more I researched it the more it made sense. So with an old pair of Brooks Beast and a box of sheet metal screws I made my own ice shoes. Done 4 runs of 5 miles this week and Ive not slipped once. No adverse problems but avoid running on bare tarmac as you can feel the studs and they are very noisy!!!

Have just followed the link from the previous thread... http://www.skyrunner.com/screwshoe.htm
What a cracking idea.
Because of all this snow, and then the ice, then the snow again, then more ice etc etc, I've been unable to go running for about 4 or 5 weeks. Add to this all the festive chocs, alcohol and turkey butties......I'd say I've got some serious making up to do.
So, its of to the shed I go !!!!!!

Sounds a great idea!  I assume they work the same as cross country spikes, which,  - luckily for me, - I already have.  They really help with grip in the snow.  We have another couple of inches today in Surrey and its still snowing, but I'm confident I will still be able to run with the spikes.