
Traction Aids 101
Running outside in Ottawa in the winter can have it’s challenges and traction is definitely one of them. Here are some recommendations based on personal experience. Regular Yaktrax and Yaktrax Pro Don’t buy them! They don’t work that well on ice and they make running on clear pavement more slippery. The regular ones (without the toe strap) also fall off when running. Yaktrax Run These are not too bad on regular ice and snow. They stay on and the small spikes give you better t