Thanks for watching! Which of these techniques do you already use, and which ones are you excited to try on your next trail run? Share your thoughts below, and let’s keep the trail running conversation going! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more tips and adventures!
Scott, one thing that has helped me a lot is that while I run I consciously focus on kicking up my heels. Most of the times that I've tripped is on the back end of the foot movement as you bring your foot around. As you fatigue your foot follow through gets lazy and this is why you trip more, in my opinion.
I feel the same way. The interesting thing is that by bringing your heal up before you attempt to swing your knee forward, you are actually shortening the pendulum that is your leg. A shorter pendulum will swing forward faster and with less effort. So if you can manage to lift your heal, it theoretically should take less effort to run, which should make you less tired.
Great info, game changer for myself, fell in love with running at 49, 3 yrs ago and of course since the Bighorns are in my backyard I’ve struggled with navigating the trails especially during the races. I can’t wait to incorporate these techniques into my training for this year’s 52 miler. Great content, Thanks 🙏🏾
Several of these I have figured out on my own, a couple apparently figured out subconsciously. But focusing on where to run instead of focusing on what to miss, that’s the new one I needed!!! As I listened to you speaking it occurred to me that this entire tutorial on technical trail running is a metaphorical lesson on how to navigate through life.
That is so true! I often feel the same way. Life lessons I've learned through Trail Running. ...seems like a video I need to make at some point. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's interesting that you vary your breathing. I don't think I do that, but I may need to check for it on my next run. Take care...
@@TrailAmbitions A time ago I saw a video that said you should vary the breathing so not to breath out while hitting the same leg every time, it could do harm for some reason. Also in breathing techniques the inhale is mostly shorter in time than the exhale so two breaths in and 3 breaths out is more in line with that.
@@TrailAmbitions Oh man, I've never once consciously thought about my breathing while running other than the occasional long exhale. Will definitely try to!
Quick light feet is key in the technical bits. I like your suggestion to focus on the dirt between the rocks. I do this and didn't even realize it. Also, it takes practice, but learning to scan the trail as you mentioned helps a ton. For me, I have to constantly remind myself to do this, but when I do, it allows me to plan my footing (proactive) vs react to what is right in front of me.
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Thanks for watching! Which of these techniques do you already use, and which ones are you excited to try on your next trail run? Share your thoughts below, and let’s keep the trail running conversation going! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more tips and adventures!
Scott, one thing that has helped me a lot is that while I run I consciously focus on kicking up my heels. Most of the times that I've tripped is on the back end of the foot movement as you bring your foot around. As you fatigue your foot follow through gets lazy and this is why you trip more, in my opinion.
I feel the same way. The interesting thing is that by bringing your heal up before you attempt to swing your knee forward, you are actually shortening the pendulum that is your leg. A shorter pendulum will swing forward faster and with less effort. So if you can manage to lift your heal, it theoretically should take less effort to run, which should make you less tired.
Great info, game changer for myself, fell in love with running at 49, 3 yrs ago and of course since the Bighorns are in my backyard I’ve struggled with navigating the trails especially during the races. I can’t wait to incorporate these techniques into my training for this year’s 52 miler. Great content, Thanks 🙏🏾
I appreciate the feedback and I"m glad you found my techniques useful. Good luck on your 52 miler!!
Several of these I have figured out on my own, a couple apparently figured out subconsciously. But focusing on where to run instead of focusing on what to miss, that’s the new one I needed!!!
As I listened to you speaking it occurred to me that this entire tutorial on technical trail running is a metaphorical lesson on how to navigate through life.
That is so true! I often feel the same way. Life lessons I've learned through Trail Running. ...seems like a video I need to make at some point. Thanks for sharing.
For breathing I always do 2 in, 3 out, or 3 in, 2 out. I do 2 in, 2 out when it gets tough. For cadens I always run around 180. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's interesting that you vary your breathing. I don't think I do that, but I may need to check for it on my next run. Take care...
@@TrailAmbitions A time ago I saw a video that said you should vary the breathing so not to breath out while hitting the same leg every time, it could do harm for some reason. Also in breathing techniques the inhale is mostly shorter in time than the exhale so two breaths in and 3 breaths out is more in line with that.
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing that insight.
@@TrailAmbitions Oh man, I've never once consciously thought about my breathing while running other than the occasional long exhale. Will definitely try to!
Cool! I love aha moments.
Thank you so much for this.
No problem! I'm glad you found it helpful.
Quick light feet is key in the technical bits. I like your suggestion to focus on the dirt between the rocks. I do this and didn't even realize it. Also, it takes practice, but learning to scan the trail as you mentioned helps a ton. For me, I have to constantly remind myself to do this, but when I do, it allows me to plan my footing (proactive) vs react to what is right in front of me.
"Quick light feet" definitely! I also tend to refer to it as a dance.
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Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!