Geelong Running Technique

Efficient Uphill Running Technique

Last week we featured an informative video explaining the most effective technique to run downhill. This week we focus on the uphill which there is plenty of at one of our favourite trail running events- Run Forrest.

Check out this short video demonstrating running uphill. A summary of what is covered:

Engage your core muscles in abdomen & hips
Lean forward and aim to strike the ground with a flat foot or mid-foot
Use arms to drive knee upward & forward but keep them close to your upper body
Take short fast steps (high cadence)
Avoid striking the ground with your heels & taking long strides
Avoid bending over at the hips – look forward to assess the terrain ahead
When doing a trail event consider the traction on the bottom of your shoe and either upgrade to a new shoe or consider a trail specific shoe depending on the conditions and the event

For more information on running technique check out Run Mechanics

Love trail running? Check out the Benefits of Trail Running and Benefits of Hill/Stair Reps

By Stephane Vander Bruggen|2017-05-16T10:32:30+10:00April 30th, 2017|Categories: Running|Tags: Endurance Athletes, Running, Technique, Trail Running|Comments Off

About the Author: Stephane Vander Bruggen

5x AG World Champion, Sub 9h Ironman athlete - Stephane originates from Belgium and spent many of his early years racing triathlon there. It is in Belgium through the influence of his parents that he fell in love with the sport. A natural competitor Stephane became a student of the sport always searching for ways to give him an edge over his competition. This constant study and striving for improvement has naturally progressed into a passion for coaching triathlon and its individual disciplines.