there isn't much you can do about ice - but these are great for snow . . .

http://yaktrax.com/productspro.aspx[/URL" target="_blank">

I am going to try the screw shoes this winter. Try googling it but it basically consists of screwing a half dozen or so 3/8 by # 6 sheet metal screws on the soles of your shoes. Yak trak are ok but they kind of rub on top of my toes on long runs. I also prefer my trailrunners over my road shoes. I live in w Nebraska so know about the wind. In zero degree weather with wind I like a snowmobilers headsock (covers chin but leaves mouth and nose open) with stocking cap over and ski goggles.
5 deg to -5 and I like to be on the warm side
Top tech long sleeve shirt with softshell with pit zips over
bottom under armor briefs, winter tights, loose fit run pants over
smart wool socks

ps if that fails New Balance makes a trail runner (921) with spikes




http://This message has been edited by r2farm (edited Nov-12-2007).

In Manitoba, just north of you in Canada, there is an 18km (11.25 mile) race across Lake Winnipeg, obviously in winter, across the ice.
The screw-in studs seem to be the answer.