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Downhill Running Braking Stride Control
Downhill running braking stride control shortens steps and lands midfoot under center instead of heel-braking—reducing eccentric quad pounding on descents.
Downhill running braking stride control shortens steps and lands midfoot under your center instead of heel-braking ahead of the body—reducing eccentric quad pounding that causes next-day DOMS. Lean slightly from ankles on moderate grades; power-hike steeper pitches.
Arms balance without flailing. Practice on gentle grades before race descents.
Common questions
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Why heel strike downhill hurts quads?
Heel braking ahead of center increases eccentric load on quads with each step. Shorter midfoot landings under your mass reduce pounding on long descents.
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