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Downhill Running

Science Of Ultra

CHAPTER

How to Run Downhill

There's no good reason to hammer your legs on downhills in training. Running downhill is all about skill, not strength. You become a faster downhill runner through mastering the skill of downhill running and learning to glide smoothly downhill with minimized impacts. Pay attention to the two key elements of quick and light footsteps while looking ahead and planning your route as far as you can.

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