Looking down?!

[Glitterjav]

Hi All,

I’m only on Week 2 and realise that I have to make a conscious effort not to look down when I run! Is that normal?!!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

I had to think what I do, and I think I look slightly down and a little way ahead, to make sure the footing is ok. You certainly don’t want to hunch over as that would impede your running. Hope you’re enjoying the programme! 😀

[Glitterjav Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thinking about it I think I did it more when I first started. On my last run I saw so many squirrels in the trees, that helped! It was like being in a Disney movie! 😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Glitterjav]

🐿 ❤️ I’d be looking at them too! 😅

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

I think it is... for some reason we tend to run as you describe at first. Concentrating on getting your head up and shoulders back a bit will help the breathing, and also take your mind off what the legs are doing a little.

[Glitterjav Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks. I think it’s maybe like when you learn a dance and you want to see what your feet are doing!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Glitterjav]

Makes sense to me, not that I dance, ever, under any circumstances, not happening 😂

I had to coach my daughter to get her head up... it wasn’t easy, but then I pointed out that running into a tree would hurt! She started looking where she was going almost instantly 😂

[Glitterjav Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

It’s not far from a jog to a salsa! 😜

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Glitterjav]

You’re right... in from the run and to the fridge... grab the salsa and something to dip in... happy days!

[Glitterjav Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Boom boom!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Glitterjav]

Here all week 😂

[Glitterjav Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I’m so glad, I need humour to get me through this!!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Glitterjav]

We all need a good laugh... it’s almost as good for us as the running! Also in my case when I engage my inner teenager and hurt myself doing stupid stuff the ability to find humour in the situation helps me until I can get some painkillers.

[Glitterjav Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Are you still talking about running?! 😜

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Glitterjav]

His speciality is falling down hills, apparently 😄

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

I did once break my wrist running up the stairs! I’m a polymath!

[Glitterjav Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

You’re just showing off now!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Glitterjav]

😂😂

Scree surfing last time... beach sprinting with quick turns in dry sand the time before... who knows what’s next?

[Glitterjav Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Twister?!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Glitterjav]

There’s a thought... and I was probably a teenager last time I had a go at that!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I so want a laugh emoji button on here 😁

[Glitterjav Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

🤣😆🤪😂

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Glitterjav]

😁🤡👻😸!

[ThisPrinceGirlCan]

I'm about to start week 2, and I also look down. The tips section tells you to look in front but it's so hard not to look down. I need to try as I think its being making me tense up. Im forever hopeful. Good luck.

[Glitterjav Graduate in reply to ThisPrinceGirlCan]

I think that’s what was happening with me, I was worried about where I was stepping. I don’t go anywhere really muddy (and possibly slippery!) now and that’s helped.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Looking down.. but ten paces ahead.. is a great idea...and sometimes... especially on trail and filed running we need to look down a little more

As you move on, you relax so much more... when we start there is so much to think about... just try to relax.. loosen shoulders and arms and hands etc . Enjoy... and stay safe too