There must be a fall! 10 tips to make trail running down the mountain faster

Newton once said, "There must be something to come." Here are 10 tips that will make you a downhill runner.

1. Strength means speed

Leg strength is crucial for rapid downhill slopes. There is a very effective practice method to enhance the ability to descend the slope. Alternate one-legged leg lift can effectively increase leg strength.

2. Repeat the downhill motion during training

Find a gradual downhill gradient, about 1 minute to 1 minute and half of the downhill distance, and then turn back and repeat the training, from 4-6 times for a group of training, and gradually increase to 10 times for a group.

3. Keep pace

Many runners mistakenly reduce their pace when going downhill. Big steps can effectively increase speed. You only need to focus on finding a steady downhill route. The final upgrade will be very large.

4. With gravity

Avoid tilting backwards, which can seriously impede your speed and even damage the muscles due to ground pressure.

5. Scan ahead

Do not look directly at the road under your feet. Instead, look a little forward. See the roads of the last two steps in advance and make choices in advance. This will allow you to choose a better downhill route without losing speed.

6. Keep walking on bends

Like the general long-distance running, in order to reduce the impact of the joints, keeping the leg slightly bent can effectively reduce the running pressure.

7. Balance with your arms

Unlike running on flat roads, the arm balances downhill, as if walking on a tightrope, changing center of gravity and needing an arm to maintain balance.

8. Turn off the brain

When downhill, you will certainly have to worry about falling and slipping. This is understandable. Then excessive thinking will affect your speed. Slightly getting yourself out of control, the brain will be forced to use the subconscious to determine the next step in high-speed mode.

9. Believe equipment

Choose the right trail running equipment and trust them to protect you.

10. Adapt to the terrain

Prepared for any terrain, the most terrible is the wet rock, and the less time that comes into contact with these loose rocks, the less susceptible it is to the light and flexible running state.