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Falling (Read 489 times)

jlynnbob


You'll ruin your knees!

    posted: 6/1/2011 at 6:22 PM

    some good stuff here... direct line is good... just past the point where you think you are out of control... the wobble board/maze is cool! 

    ""...the truth that someday, you will go for your last run. But not today—today you got to run." - Matt Crownover (after Western States)

    NaderAlfie


      posted: 6/1/2011 at 9:53 PM
      Quote from jlynnbob on 6/1/2011 at 6:22 PM:

      some good stuff here...

       Yes, thanks all.

      fatozzig


        posted: 6/2/2011 at 2:56 PM
        Quote from srlopez on 6/1/2011 at 2:44 PM:

        I'm trying to learn how to run downhill on gnarly trails better.

         

        The last time I did this (March 26), I tore a tendon in the top of my foot. Black eye  It's gonna be a long, long time before I can try, try again. Undecided

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        PerfesserR


          posted: 6/2/2011 at 3:07 PM

          Once right after a technical trail race I was walking across a parking lot and fell! Now that's embarrassing!

          "Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"

           

          "The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.

           

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          HoosierDaddy


            posted: 6/2/2011 at 10:24 PM

            The more I run trails the less I fall.  Used to fall often (not picking up tired legs mostly).  Sorta the "practice" thing you mentioned.

             

            I still fall but usually due to some unseen obstacle.

            Purdey


              posted: 6/3/2011 at 2:44 AM
              I find the key is to relax (easier said than done) when running fast downhill. If your legs, core and upper body are tense then a rock / root / whatever can throw you off easily. If you are relaxed and loose then the bumps and humps will be absorbed easier. (For skiers - it is a bit like taking a direct line through a mogul field). It comes with practice.
              NaderAlfie


                posted: 6/6/2011 at 8:25 AM
                modified: 6/6/2011 at 11:23 AM

                You guys are the best. 

                 

                Only one fall and one ankle turn, neither of which was at all bad.

                 

                Thank you!

                gumbee


                  posted: 6/6/2011 at 2:42 PM

                  I find it strange no one has posted a link to the song Falling

                  Carl A


                    posted: 6/7/2011 at 4:04 PM
                    Quote from gumbee on 6/6/2011 at 2:42 PM:

                    I find it strange no one has posted a link to the song Falling

                     

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