02/25/07 Yep, That was me....

out running after the ice storm. Everything was ice coated, even my car, the sidewalks and the streets. I have a pair of running shoes just for the occaision. They have 1/4 inch hex screws placed on the bottom of the sole in a pattern. The screws are short enough so they don't come through to your foot (ouch), but provide good traction on the ice. I got the idea from a friend who runs mainly on the trails, and thought I'd try it on one of the many worn out pairs of running shoes that I own. 5.5 miles in the neighborhood. I didn't see any cars out, only people trying to slide down their driveway to get the Sunday paper. I helped them out by taking their paper up to their doorstep (no, I didn't ask for a donation to TNT....) I think these shoes may see some more use this week.