Main | The Equinox: Race & Course |
Physics
for Runners 101 |
Rooty Trails |
Killer Hills |
Downhill Dash |
Flat to the Finish |
How to Run the Equinox |
Sources & Further Reading |
Rooty
Trails -
Reduce
total number of strides by selecting
paths around obstacles that maximize
lateral range of each step
|
Killer Hills
(Miles 9-17) -
Capitalize
on angular momentum by leaning into the
hill; keep center of gravity above your
front foot
- Maintain a 90 degree elbow bend and loosen shoulders while pumping arms backwards and forwards |
Downhill Dash (Miles 17-22) -
Continue
capturing angular momentum by shifting
weight in the downhill direction
- Maintain steady cadence and leg turnover; temporarily moderate speed when necessary by leaning back into the hill, slowing arm pumping, and/or extending the elbow angle > 90 degrees |
Flat
to the Finish (Miles 22-26) -
Use as
long of strides as feasible given
limited end-of-race energy reserves
- Attempt to launch from the ground at 45 degrees; this roughly means moving 0.5 meters off of the ground for a stride that is 1 meter in length - Avoid stepping on loose rocks, gravel, and water; maximize friction by running on debris-free pavement |