This simple modification to the humble squat exercise will help your legs handle the added stress of downhill running. Essential when you're training for a hilly race such as the City to Surf. Combine the squat with some eccentric hamstring … [Read more...]
Downhill Running
Fall gracefully. That’s about it really, but hard to achieve when you fear you might fall flat on your face at any moment. Firstly, before you do any significant amounts of downhill running, you need to prepare your body for running … [Read more...]
Running Downhill: Prepare Yourself
Downhill running can be very taxing on the body due to the increased impact, but a few key strategies will reduce the impact forces on your knees and the rest of your body, and also help you to lose less energy whilst increasing your … [Read more...]
