How do you run downhill?

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  • Cave_Goose
    Cave_Goose Posts: 156 Member
    lizery wrote: »
    Let me preface this with the fact that I am not a runner ...

    However, over the last year I have increased my cardio from not being able to jog to the end of the street and back to comfortably running about 3km, 2 - 3 times per week.

    Yes, you ARE a runner. You may not be a marathon runner, but you are a runner. Welcome to the club and don't diminish your accomplishments.

    As a runner with arthritis in both knees, down hill is the hardest for me. When I do need to go down hill, I lean back, reduce my pace, place my feet as gently as I can (no stomping), and descend as slow as I need to stay in control. There is no shame in walking, if that's necessary. Start slow and increase your pace over time as you learn what works best for you.

    But if you forget everything else I just said remember, YOU ARE A RUNNER! Stop saying you're not. :smile:
  • BeeerRunner
    BeeerRunner Posts: 728 Member
    Running downhill is my favorite...especially on trails. It's kind of like a controlled fall. I lean into it and turn my legs fast to just kind of keep my balance, let gravity do the work, while choosing the best line down the hill.

    @MeanderingMammal gave an excellent description. You can google tips for running downhill on trails and find info that way too.
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