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I read a post on here from Irishprincess about leaning forward into the run when going up hills. So on my last 3 runs I tried it and it really helped.

So it just goes to show when people post on here some of what they post really sticks in the mind .

Went out and ran one of my routes today that has hills and inclines and with slowing down and leaning forward has made my run so much better.

So thanks for this πŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘

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Vintage61 profile image
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That’s sounds good, I think I do that naturally but thought it was a bad thing. Deffo seems to keep me going. Lovely to hear about your runs 😊

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toVintage61

We were always told to run by keeping our body upright and straight . But when I seen Irishprincess post I thought I'd give it a go and it's worked on the last 3 runs 😊

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Vintage61Graduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

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Brilliant effort, still jealous of your hills especially now you’ve discovered the secret🀣 now try leaning forward on the downward slope, takes guts and balance but saves the knees jarring from braking on each stride. Can’t say I manage it very often. I prefer to break and be in control. Happy running πŸ€—

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toGrannyhugs

There is a steep downhill on the route I ran today I just seem to slow it right down more so that I don't fall🀣🀣

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Kat332zzGraduate10β€’ in reply toGrannyhugs

Down hill my cadence goes up and my stride length goes down. I lean in when going up, but also slow down!!

So right Buddy. There are so many things to take from people on here as you run. Well done for getting out again.

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Good run for you today Buddy34 and great advice from Irishprincess as well regarding running up hills, I will remember that when tomorrow I run that Virtual "Vitality 'London' 10,000" (10k) run tomorrow that Dexy5 has invited people to join.

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toAlMorr

Thanks AlMorr, good luck with your 10k tomorrow πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

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FionamagsGraduate10

Running and hills are still a combo that I avoid.... Respect!

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SybilwGraduate10β€’ in reply toFionamags

I’m with you but trying to break the habit! πŸ˜†

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Really pleased it helped Buddy πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ™‚ I’m now practising looking at my shadow as I run just to keep checking that I’m leaning forward πŸ˜‚

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Thanks I just know I'm doing it as the hill running is so much better . No need to stop or out of breathπŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

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IrishprincessGraduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

You can do it on the flat too, lean more forward to run faster and ease back to run slower. ...

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10β€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Ha ha Irish Princess, you were asking me about my beard on another post, as far as shadows, from about 4 months growth of it, when the sun shines I can see the shadow of my beard when I walk, run or cycle jutting out of my chin. 😊

When I run up a hill I am aware looking at my shadow that I am leaning forward when running, unless the hill is very steep, then I will 🚢 walkπŸ˜€

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IrishprincessGraduate10β€’ in reply toAlMorr

Haha that’s funny Al πŸ˜‚ I’m not surprised you can see your beard in shadow, it’s majestic!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10β€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Morning IP, it was very majestic this morning when I ran that "Virtual Vitality London 10,000" for Dexy5 around my local loch in a time of 73,21, I could see the shadow of my beard all the time as the sun was shining, a good run for me, that was my 6th 10K.

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toAlMorr

Congratulations AlMorr on your 10k this morning . The weather is beautiful 🌞🌞

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

Thanks Buddy34, yes indeed its a lovely day, later I will take Holly a walk and have a bit of suntanning in the garden.

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IrishprincessGraduate10β€’ in reply toAlMorr

Brilliant Al! Really well done to you. Just think if you ran a race your beard could cross the line before you 🀣🀣 good tactic that πŸƒπŸ™‚

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10β€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Lol IP, it's getting to be rather long now, the beard would cross the line before the rest of me. 😊 πŸƒπŸΎ

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Hideaway3

Hi buddy34 , I agree although I find it awkward at times , you need to look up Jae Gruenke β€œ Balanced runner β€œ on YouTube some interesting advice / tips about form and techniques . Plus she backs it up with body science and personal experience!

Hope it benefits you !

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grumpyoldgirl

She knows stuff, does Her Maj 😊

59er profile image
59erGraduate10

I was going to post and ask if anyone knew where I could find JuJu's post about hill running. She posted a video on one of her Magic 10 posts but I didn't have time to view and now I can't find it but this bit of information will do the trick! I'll give this a try on Thursday πŸ‘

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