Trail Running with Poles + Technique Tips | Training for Eiger 101 (2/4)

I've been practicing pole technique in my lead up to Eiger Ultra Trail and a few of you asked for a video on how to use poles, so here it is. I take you along on a key run and share my tips on different pole techniques for trail running. Hope it helps!

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[TrailRunningWales]

Thanks for the tips Harry. I've started introducing poles into training again as I'm targeting some steep races later in the year. I think you nailed it at the start, it's about being as energy efficient as possible.

[MangoRunner]

Thanks for the tip Harry! Used poles once for the 100 miler, but for the VMM will definitely use it due to elevation!

[alexchan]

My inspiration guru Harry, another great lesson from your video, every time I watch your video it makes me feel like going for a run. And the number of miles you run in a week is just amazing, wow! It's inspired me. Thanks for the tips, it is useful to use the pole. 👍🏃

[mariatooker]

Love how you dealt with the dogs: I get a bit freaked out with strange dogs and seeing you stay calm was a great learning experience. Training for my first 25k trail run, no major elevation, but excellent info for future.

[LoneEndurance]

Great tips, and I really enjoy your Strava recaps. Lot's of insights to be gained from watching that! Thanks!

[kevkongable]

Just bought my first poles, thanks for the tips.

[Kelly_Ben]

Being a mountain hiker as well, I've found using poles going uphill would aggravate my asthma, but I think you answered that problem- I was putting WAY too much weight through the poles! Great... now I have to buy running poles. Lol

[gavin.d.m]

Great video again. Glad those dogs were friendly!

[BreezyE-dn]

Nice video Harry. I'm really interested in how you cope with the heat. I run hot, very hot and live in Kyoto, which is in a valley so it's 30 to 40 degrees C in the summer, plus 90% humidity. Even a 40 min run up my nearest hill and back leaves me blotchy, red and dripping with sweat. So I tend to do wild river swimming in the cool mountain rivers around Kyoto in the summer. But I end up doing less exercise because it's a hassle. Perfect conditions for me are 0 or 1 degrees C, maybe with a bit of snow, I love it. Anyway, any tips for dealing with the heat? As I get older (mid 40's) I can feel my body having more trouble regulating heat when it's hot and worry about heat stroke etc. Cheers.

[lostsoulparty]

I know this is an old video but I've got my first ultra trail next week and I'm desperately trying to find a good guide on the gallop/offsetting for running on mild inclines. I was using them every 4 steps but have heard since it should be every 3 steps.
Have you got a video or any advice on that? Thanks

[qingye]

4:30/km with all that elevation is easy pace? Bloooody hell!

[Millermk]

Good steady pace at 3:46/km 😵‍💫unreal! 8:57

[MatthiasAltenau]

Great Tips Harry!
Hope to see you on Eiger Ultra,
Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪
Matthias

[mikeymce]

This is epic! I also live in Thailand. Have you got any upcoming ultra or trail races you're doing?

[didierdeflem]

Thanks Harry, usefull tips! Small question, people always talk about consuming 150-300 Kcal per hour, but not much on the amount of fluid consumption per hour. Depends on the weather, intensity, .. of course, but do you have a specific fluid strategy during races? Or do you normally only drink to thirst without a real 'drink schedule'? Keep it up!

[GeoffreyChisnall]

Thanks for the tips regarding poles. I don't use them yet but this is something I might consider for next year! I noticed you've moved from Garmin to Suunto for a while now, what was your reason for that?

[amrssy]

Great video Harry
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How is your knee right now ?

[martinstefak]

Thanks for video. I have got one question how to choose corect lenght of poles for running. I am cross country skier and during summer I use adjustable nordic walking poles for running. Do you have some tip for me? thanks

[b]

I’ve also found poles to be useful to ward away nasty dogs - aaahhh the irony when I watched the start of this video... XD

[tomrankin]

Brilliant video Harry, really helpful 👍🏻