The first time I heard about Yaktrax was back in 2007 when running with a friend, make that, trying to run with a friend on a very icy and snowy W&OD Trail. He was wearing something on his shoes that reminded me of a pair of tire chains. He confidently plowed ahead, while I dodged icy spots and held my arms out for extra balance. He finished his run and left his Yaktrax with me to try while I finished a few more miles. Even though they were a little big they worked great, and I went home and ordered a pair for me and a pair for Bill!
I’ve run many miles in my Yaktrax. I remember one 20-mile run on packed snow that had melted and refrozen. Had I not been wearing my Yaktrax, that would have been a long and dangerous run, or I would have been stuck inside on the treadmill (and we all know how fun that would have been). Other Yaktrax runs have been on a variety of surfaces, including ice, sleet, slush, packed snow, and fresh powder…
While running for the first time this winter in my Yaktrax, an idea came to me. I wanted to partner with Yaktrax and give a pair to one of my lucky readers. I contacted them and they agreed to give a pair of Yaxtrax Pros to one of you! And just in case I didn’t explain clearly enough how well they help with traction…
From the Yaktrax website:
The Yaktrax Pro will instantly give you better traction, confidence and safety on packed snow or ice. Walk, run, or work on slick surfaces with the same stability you’re accustomed to on dry surfaces. Don’t let the winter weather put a damper on your outdoor activities or athletic training with the Yaktrax Pro!
The only downside I’ve found with my Yaktrax aren’t a problem with their design, but are more of a situation with trail conditions. And some days the trails in Virginia are unpredictable. They can be treacherous in shaded areas and completely clear where the sun has been shining. On those days, I wear my Yaktrax for safety, but running on the bare trail is very hard on them. As you can see below, the two front straps eventually broke from the extra wear-and-tear on dry pavement. I can still wear them without a problem, but don’t worry; I’ve ordered a replacement pair just to be completely safe!
As Yaktrax are becoming more popular, I’m seeing more and more “Yaktrax tracks” on the running trails! Wouldn’t you like to make some of these cool tracks?
Rules to enter my Yaktrax Pros giveaway:
- You are allowed to enter every day during this period. The more times and ways you enter, the greater your chances of winning.
- Shipping is available only in the continental United States.
- Winners will be selected by Rafflecopter at midnight on Friday, January 24, and announced on Saturday, January 25.
- Once the winner is announced, that person will have until Tuesday, January 28 to claim the prize. If the winner fails to claim their prize, another winner will be chosen.
- Relatives of Deb Runs are not eligible to win.
To enter for a chance to win a pair of Yaktrax Pros,
please use the Rafflecopter app below.
GOOD LUCK!
- Questions:
- If you win, will you use your Yaktrax for running, walking, getting the mail, or what?
- If you have a funny story about a time you wish you’d been wearing a pair, please share!
- Who raced this past weekend?
Disclaimer: Even though Yaktrax is giving a free pair of Yaktrax Pros to one of my readers, all opinions in this post are my own.
I’d love to be able to still run on the bike paths near my house when it snows since they aren’t plowed or anything. These would be perfect!
You would love them!
I’ve been dying to try these. I would use them to run…although we dont get a lot of snow in DC, BUT they would come in handy so I could run when I go visit my family in NH in the winter!
Based on our forecast for tomorrow, you might need a pair of Yaktrax very soon!
I’d love to strap on the Yaktrax for snowy trail running! Thanks for the great review & giveaway!
You would love running on a snow covered trail in a pair of Yaktrax. Good luck!
I’d love to use these for my walk to work! MN sidewalks don’t always get shoveled quickly. I walk about a mile to my school.
Yaktrax would be perfect for your morning and evening commutes!
I’d probably use them tomorrow considering I have a training run scheduled and mother nature is about to dump some of the white stuff here in Maryland.
Sounds like we might get 4-7 inches from this storm depending on what part of the metro area we’re in. You can bet I’ll be strapping on my Yaktrax if it has started snowing by 7:30 tomorrow morning when I head out for my run!
Woohoo! I hope I win a pair of these. If I don’t, I’ll probably be investing in a pair 🙂 They will definitely help with the snow and ice, and in our area winter can go on as late as mid-April.
You could really take on the Joe Pye Trail in the snow in a pair of Yaktrax! Good luck!
I would use them on those days when the sidewalks are still snow packed. In other words, please scoop your sidewalks 🙂
I’d use them on an icy day on my favorite trail.
I walk to work everyday. I’m usually out before people shovel. MN gets pretty snowy and icy.
I would use them for running mainly and walking down steps.I wish I had them the last time I went down icy steps and fell down the whole flight.
Oh no, hope you were okay!
I wish I had them today. Mother Nature dumped seven inches of the white stuff on us.
One day I was running on an snow packed trail and ran into a moose. It would have been a great time to have Yaktrax
A moose! Those guys are huge. We bumped into one when hiking on the trail to Lake Solitude in the Tetons. He wouldn’t get out of our way so we had to walk around him.
I wished I had a pair when I slipped on the ice pregnant. Everything was OK though.
Thank goodness you and your baby were OK!
winter is always a good time for yaktrax – this time i’ll remember to rinse them off after wearing so the roadsalt doesn’t corrode the coils!
Good point!
Thanks for the reminder! I have been SO busy lately, I nearly forgot to enter! If I won, you better believe I would use my Yak Trax to climb the highest peak in Colorado, or at least run on trail with them!
No prob… Just knew how busy you’ve been!
Actually, I wish I had them our last snow fall. I had to go around a the back of the house and on the way I hit a patch of ice. I think I must have done that cartoon like shuffle for what seamed like forever before I finally stopped. Once I thought I actually had my foot hold, I took another step and woosh…right onto my butt. Thank goodness for all the padding I have there.
Ugh! I hate that slow-mo fall where you know you’re going to hit the ground. Glad you were OK!
I’d like to try them jogging. However, it’s -18 right now. 🙁
That’s cold!
I would use them to run down the trail with my mom group or to run in my neighborhood that never has clear sidewalks after snow.
I’d like to try them jogging. While walking, how adjustable are they? Sometimes I wear regular shoes, sometimes boots.
It depends on how different the bottoms of your shoes are. I can fit my Yaktrax on both my running shoes and boots. If the bottoms of your boots are huge compared to your running shoes, it might be tight getting them on.