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5 Replies Last post: Nov 22, 2005 7:46 PM by mbannon  
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Nov 16, 2005 9:25 AM

running down hill

When you run down hill do you push it or do you slightly coast?
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1. Nov 16, 2005 9:33 AM in response to: Guest
Re: running down hill
quote:<HR>Originally posted by running addict:
When you run down hill do you push it or do you slightly coast?<HR>


Are you talking about sprinting on a down hill? If so, the purpose is to get hip flexor extension, so you do those under control. If you are talking about running down a hill during a road race, then you run as hard as you can without it effecting the rest of your race negatively.
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2. Nov 16, 2005 2:21 PM in response to: Guest
Re: running down hill
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Richard21142:
If you are talking about running down a hill during a road race, then you run as hard as you can without it effecting the rest of your race negatively.<HR>



I guess that is sort my question, if I run as hard as I can would that effect the rest of the race. I have never run a race before?
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3. Nov 16, 2005 7:27 PM in response to: Guest
Re: running down hill
quote:<HR>Originally posted by running addict:
I guess that is sort my question, if I run as hard as I can would that effect the rest of the race. I have never run a race before?<HR>


During a race, you have to run faster down hill to maintain your pulse. If you run fast enough to increase your pulse rate, then it will effect your race negatively. Note that endurance runners usually have the advantage down a hill as the slope of the hill makes it easier to run quickly. Uphills are where a sprinter type has the advantage with fast twitch muscles fibers taking the load.
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4. Nov 17, 2005 4:50 PM in response to: Guest
Re: running down hill
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Richard21142:
During a race, you have to run faster down hill to maintain your pulse. If you run fast enough to increase your pulse rate, then it will effect your race negatively. Note that endurance runners usually have the advantage down a hill as the slope of the hill makes it easier to run quickly. Uphills are where a sprinter type has the advantage with fast twitch muscles fibers taking the load.

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That is interesting. Thank you so much for that! I guess I better go do some sprints.
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5. Nov 22, 2005 7:46 PM in response to: Guest
Re: running down hill
If I'm just "out for a run," then a lot of times I'll kinda coast downhill as a break. But in a race I try to keep my breathing rate the same as it would be on the flats, which means really getting the legs moving fast. Besides, that's what all the other participants are doing, so unless you want to fall behind, you better hustle!

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