I ran in high school, took several decades off, ran a marathon in 2020, and still consider myself a relative running beginner. Running downhill used to cause me a lot of issues, especially on steep hills, as I had trouble controlling my velocity. I didn't want to "brake", but then if I didn't, I'd end up out of control. This year, that issue seems to have gone away and I attribute it to two things: First, I started doing the 180step/min run in place training that you advised. It turns out that running downhill is a lot like running in place. The feet still have to come up. The hill will naturally take you forward. Second, was getting a balance board and ski poles and doing some foot strength exercises several times a week. That has increased my stability.
Awesome advice Eric!! Focused on this today and ran a nice long downhill on the local trails! It was so comfortable and I made a segment PR on STRAVA. YES!!
Just tried for the first time running today and when I got the form right, wow what difference! I felt so light and fast going down hill. It’s going to take some time to get it right and make it automatic but when it comes together it feels amazing.
@@Matschpfuetzler remember you have to train it and it takes time. So you might need more downhill training in general?? Run strong and good succuss to you on the next one.
I do a sideways hop on downhills. I bomb straight down but shoot hard to the side and plant my foot. It changes the downward inertia and slows my descent to a more controlled descent
I think this technique is useful to some steepness and after it must be alter a bit ? When I'm trying to run like that when slope is more than 30% I'm loosing control and need to break.
Thanks for the great tips. Overstriding is not my issue; instead I am over-cautious and often slow to a walk over roots & rocks. I can trip on an uneven sidewalk! I’m 64 yo and agility/ reaction time are diminishing. I suspect that your running logs drills can help with learning to recover the foot higher, thereby avoiding the toe catch. Would you agree?
I ran in high school, took several decades off, ran a marathon in 2020, and still consider myself a relative running beginner. Running downhill used to cause me a lot of issues, especially on steep hills, as I had trouble controlling my velocity. I didn't want to "brake", but then if I didn't, I'd end up out of control.
This year, that issue seems to have gone away and I attribute it to two things: First, I started doing the 180step/min run in place training that you advised. It turns out that running downhill is a lot like running in place. The feet still have to come up. The hill will naturally take you forward. Second, was getting a balance board and ski poles and doing some foot strength exercises several times a week. That has increased my stability.
Thank you for the demonstration. Interesting technique. Have to practice this by time. Keep on …
Thanks Coach!
You bet!
Awesome advice Eric!! Focused on this today and ran a nice long downhill on the local trails! It was so comfortable and I made a segment PR on STRAVA. YES!!
This made my day!! This also speaks to all the running over shoes at camp.
@@BornToRunCoach absolutely!👍
Like always, good video
Just tried for the first time running today and when I got the form right, wow what difference! I felt so light and fast going down hill. It’s going to take some time to get it right and make it automatic but when it comes together it feels amazing.
Remember doing these drills with you and Margot!
My last big run, Zugspitz Ultrtrail 2022, 108k, was horrible for my Quads. I'll try it again with a new downhill philosophy.
@@Matschpfuetzler remember you have to train it and it takes time. So you might need more downhill training in general?? Run strong and good succuss to you on the next one.
👍👍👍👍👍
I do a sideways hop on downhills. I bomb straight down but shoot hard to the side and plant my foot. It changes the downward inertia and slows my descent to a more controlled descent
I think this technique is useful to some steepness and after it must be alter a bit ? When I'm trying to run like that when slope is more than 30% I'm loosing control and need to break.
Thanks for the great tips. Overstriding is not my issue; instead I am over-cautious and often slow to a walk over roots & rocks. I can trip on an uneven sidewalk! I’m 64 yo and agility/ reaction time are diminishing. I suspect that your running logs drills can help with learning to recover the foot higher, thereby avoiding the toe catch. Would you agree?
running season is year around?
@@thuggoe you bet!