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How can I protect my knees when hill running?

  • 04-04-2009 10:27am
    #1
    tunguska
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    Is there a specific posture you should maintain while running up inclines. My knees have been giving me a little trouble lately after ive been doing some incline training.
    Whats the safest way to run up hills?
    Cheers


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  • #2
    zincali
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭zincali


    tunguska wrote: »
    Is there a specific posture you should maintain while running up inclines. My knees have been giving me a little trouble lately after ive been doing some incline training.
    Whats the safest way to run up hills?
    Cheers
    To start with plenty of stretching beforehand , you can bring legs together and bend your knees and circle them clockwise and anticlockwise 8 times each way .
    Running up any hill ,relax ,breathe ,take your time go at a steady pace.
    Keep your back straight, try not to lean forward too much.
    Build up your muscles gradually if you train 3-4 days per week it will take around 3-4 months before you feel comfortable with the hills.
    Be aware of the uneven terrain and let your body go with it .
    Best of luck .


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