Icespike keeps Tom and his parents safe outside

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Our driveway is about 600 feet long and quite steep. In the winter whenit is snow covered, I use Icespikes on my sneakers to gain traction while I clear the drivway w/ our track-model snowblower. Before Icespikes I and the snowblower would often be in a sometimes controlled/uncontrolled slide as I headed down the hill. [...]

Great Icespike tips from Pam

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I mainly use my Icespikes for my daily runs on the roads in my hilly NH neighborhood. I have two pairs of running shoes with spikes mounted and 2 pairs without so I am always ready to go no matter what the road conditions. I am training for the Boston Marathon and like to do [...]

A Special Q&A With Paul “Crazy Legs” Stofko

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I am Paul “Crazy Legs” Stofko running coach, race director, ultrarunner and member of the Saucony’s team Hurricane. My friends at Ice Spike ask me to put this post together to answer your running and fitness questions.

Listening to my Body

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I would like to think that time has increased my wisdom and understanding of how things work – not always the case though! Just recently, I reminded myself of how far I have come in terms of listening to my body.

Should I Use Ankle Weights While Running?

Ankle Weights

The use of ankle weights during running is dangerous and unnecessary, as they only add to the stress that running already puts on your feet.

The Importance of Flexibility & Core Strength

Core Training

Flexibility of the body’s muscles and joints is an important component of many daily activities. Maintaining a strong and stable core gives you improved stability/efficiency, better balance, and reduced risk of injury.