How To Run With Poles with Mountain Leader, Dan Summers

In this session, Dan will help you understand how you’re using your poles and what benefits you can get from them.

He’ll take you through key techniques based on Nordic walking. These techniques will not only provide support when you need it, but also help with propulsion and get you to that finish line faster!

With video examples and exercises you can try at home, this is an essential resource for trail and ultra runners.

Want to know more? Join our Facebook Group: Pole Position! Our lovely pole running community is exclusively for those who have Harrier poles and was created as a go-to for expert help and advice. Both Dan and Harrier founder, Kate, are on the group and can answer your questions as well as provide feedback when you need it. All you need to join is your Harrier poles order number or postcode.

Not got Harrier poles yet? Head over to our website to find out which poles would be best for you and your running!

[louisadavies]

This was brilliant, thanks so much. I've just brought my first pair of poles (thanks Harrier!) in advance of my first Ultra, so this was really helpful, thank you.

[willneverforgets]

I think it's the most complete video I've seen about pole use! Thanks! I do the gallop technique a lot, I didn't know it had a name! LOL. For average runners, like me poles are a huge help.

[johningham]

I thought this would be more relevant to my group runs with Stanisław and Krzysztof

[bilaltahir]

Is the 90 degree rule still valid when choosing a fixed pole length or is there no basis for this?