improved stability <\/strong>of the lower quadrant (feet and legs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe balance we are able to develop plays a fundamental role in maintaining the stability of the lower quadrant.<\/strong>Therefore, one of the strategies that runners use is to perform conditioning exercises, both uphill and downhill, which will strengthen the athlete's physical endurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGood running technique in trail running is paramount \/ Photo: Brian Metzler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nA safe running technique, whereby the speed of the impact force is reduced, will automatically be a more efficient technique. The reason is simple: the runner will not use as much energy to move through the race<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIneffective career techniques: what are they and under what characteristics can they be identified?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The energy consumption <\/strong>is one of the most decisive factors in qualifying a running technique. A running technique will be completely ineffective when its implementation requires a high amount of body energy, which implies a direct decrease in the distance covered and the running time.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAn ineffective technique is identified by a stride that is too long, far away from the centre of gravity<\/strong>Why is this relevant? Because, even if his intention is to accelerate, the runner will move forward by continuously cutting the inertia that propels him forward. Consequently, the runner will have to make a great effort to propel himself forward again.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOne more thing to note about these running techniques is their high velocity at impact force (VLR)<\/strong>This has a consistent impact on the runner's bone structure and can cause injury. If there is also a noticeable vertical displacement, the running cadence will be reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy following such a technique, the run will look more like a progression of successive jumps than a system of efficient and cohesive steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to identify effective running technique? Factors for injury prevention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n A running technique in trail running <\/em>will be classified by every physiotherapist as a effective when the level of energy to be used is minimum <\/strong>and low in relation to the established average.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are several reasons that make this scale of performance possible. On the one hand, the greater energy load is saved by establishing a point of contact with the ground that is very close to the athlete's centre of gravity. In a nutshell, the heel shall impact the ground just below the body's centre of gravity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSomething else that happens, by having a running technique in trail running<\/em> effective, is that it is reduces the velocity of the impact force<\/strong>The feet and joints of the runner are less vulnerable to injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn the same way, the contact time with the ground will be much shorter.<\/strong>The runner will be able to use the inertia he\/she already has to keep pushing forward. If the technique also reduces vertical displacement<\/strong>In this case, the runner's trajectory will be more linear and optimal, because in order to move the runner will have to expend much less energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo close this section, effective running technique helps to increase walking pace<\/strong>. The athlete can choose the one he\/she feels most comfortable with, but it is possible to reach a cadence of approximately 180 steps per minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRunning Technique Exercises in Trail Running (flat, uphill and downhill)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Technique in Trail Running is fundamental to improve running economy, reduce injuries, increase strength and improve our times. We are going to present some exercises to improve it. Remember to assess whether these exercises are suitable for you according to your physical condition, as they could be harmful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The technique we will need in the mountains has nothing to do with that of asphalt. The ideal is to train in the mountains, but this is not always possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have taken as a basis the approach taken by Sergio Sanchez <\/strong>in the following video, which we believe to be very complete, and which presents some variants that we believe to be appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n