Running poles - why, when & how to use them? (best tips)

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Thinking about getting a pair of running poles for trail and ultra running? This film will help you understand why poles can help runners, when to use them, and how to get the most out of them.
Simon Tams from Leki poles shares the benefits of using running poles during a Trail Running weekend at Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Scotland. Then he advises on when it's best to use them, after which we take them for a test run where he gives me one trick to improve my technique.
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@Mysticfizz24 5 лет назад

There’s a definite technique to using those things, good video Claire 👍

@jesuscruz836 5 лет назад

Thumbs up Claire. Very informative and well communicated.

@hugokramer5729 5 лет назад

Really interesting! I think I’d find them - or even just one - really helpful in steep or tricky descents, helping me go a little faster. Thanks for this.

@geoffgriffiths4689 4 года назад

Really helpful, looking at purchasing some for marathon distances in the future :)

@shaunnicholson5389 4 года назад

Thanks, that was very helpful.

@twold4this 3 года назад

First of your vids I've watched. Looking for last minute advice on how to use poles - I'm biting off more than I can chew in an upcoming ultra! Gulp! This was a most enjoyable introduction - lots of good basic information that I required: height of pole, using whilst running (in my case staggering) uphill and general stability = more confidence on more technical ground. Great work, thanks.

@kevkongable 3 года назад

Cheers Claire, just about to do my first run with Poles in January so this was really helpful!

@wildgingerruns 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@kza695 5 лет назад

Never used them , or had the need. Now at least I'll know when it's time to pull them out, just have to go get some trails next spring. Thanks for the info.

@cameronfrancey1718 5 лет назад

Good video Claire, gave it a thumbs up too because I like your channel and the video is well presented, but from FB you know how much I like poles. Even on my longer runs >30 miles and with maybe 8k-10k of climbing and drop i've never felt the need for poles. I've also raced and never been passed by a poles user on a hill (or flat for that matter) and I've passed a fair few, and I usually end up somewhere in the top ten at the finish so I've never felt the need for them. like others have said, its a personal thing, love-em or hate-em. I'll leave it at that :) In the favour of poles though it might be handy to have on on the back of the pack incase of a rolled ankle or something just to get home on. Keep these great videos coming!

@thefastestfatyouveeverseen3105 3 года назад

I nearly bought some the other day . Think I will now 👍🏼

@DeanPattrick 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for this video I purchased a pair of Leki Trail TA today.

@wildgingerruns 3 года назад

Good choice!

@haymish8703 3 года назад

Cheers Claire and Simon. After watching the vid I'm definitely going to buy a set of poles to help hill runs.

@haymish8703 3 года назад

@@wildgingerruns I'll be getting the Harrier Poles. It just seems to be a brand that is very practical, tested by runners, does away with the mystical advertising and is a British brand with a friendly reputation- I just hope more athletes test their kit. I'll click on the links for Harrier in your description before I order. Keep up the good work with your reviews.

@ifonly2675 5 лет назад

I run in the Pyrénées. Only use them for steep technical up and downhills. Apart from that they're not really needed. But of course it's a personal thing even though Mr Leki will advise you to use them all the time even to get the groceries !

@pentachronic 3 года назад

Good instruction. Thanks guys.

@wildgingerruns 3 года назад

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

@OneMileNoSweat 5 лет назад

Just ordered a set of Leki poles. Great video. What is your method of storing them when you are not actively using a set of Z poles?

@Brockdorf 5 лет назад

I wonder what a good upper body exercise would be for poles since most of my training does not need poles. (hills are at least 5 hours from my house)

@Kelly_Ben 4 года назад

I've only ever used poles for water crossings and downhills when my knees are aching, but I've been debating getting a pair of zfolds for running. I'm guessing you've got a review video, so if I go to watch!

@trailsandbeers 7 месяцев назад

Poles uphill - good 👍 Poles downhill - I have tried but find it easier/faster and better balance to pack them away. Adjustable length, waste of time imo, just get fixed length of the right size, it's lighter and stronger. Straps not needed, most people seem to like them but I remove the straps.

@wildgingerruns 7 месяцев назад

Interesting! Thanks for sharing T&B!

@GordonSaxby 5 лет назад

Still unclear if the Vario version is the most suitable!? Never used poles before, currently getting into ultra trail running.

@Whiskybottle118 8 месяцев назад

A question for the Leki rep really. What maintenance do these poles require? I have two pairs of Leki Micro Flash Carbons (MFC's), much like the Micro Trail Pro's. The new (spare) pair have little use but the original pair are used almost daily and often get wet. I find the top telescopic section gets a bit grunchy after they've been wet and expanding them a few days later they can still be wet inside. Recently after a week unused the telescopic section had jamed solid and when I did get then to move the metal ferral was showing signs of corrosion. Drying the outside of the poles doesn't help as the water is already inside. A bit of WD40 in the ferrals got them moving smoothly but is this safe with the Carbon Fibre? Note these poles have not been used on the coast much so it's not salt spray, though it could be salts washing off me! When fully dry inside, if the poles are closed rapidly in bright light a cloud of fine dust is ejected. Any advice on keeping them operation smoothly?

@wildgingerruns 8 месяцев назад

I think a bit of lube would be ok, probably best to email Leki themselves for this one

@littleoldmanrunning105 5 лет назад

I've always been a bit ambivalent about poles. But seeing how they made a difference to you just now, maybe I need to think about them again. i like the idea of the adjustable poles, as I'm going to need really short ones ;-)

@martinstefak4612 5 лет назад

Try to compare your technique with cross country skiers summer training vith poles. You will see where are you hopefully

@johnbouttell5827 5 лет назад

Very useful downhill when you're getting tired

@Garywham 2 года назад

How tall are you. He said 120cms poles and i think we are the same hight? Leki size guide is not very clear. i'm 175cms tall.

@wildgingerruns 2 года назад

I'm 5ft 7 inches, I think you might need a bit longer as that comes out at 170cm

@proudtobeamum 3 года назад

Can Nordic walking poles serve the purpose?

@proudtobeamum 3 года назад

Thank you. I have the 100% carbon leki poles which are very light. But probably I should remove their paws for running on trails.

@Whiskybottle118 9 месяцев назад

They are much the same thing, mine are marketed for both (Leki Micro Flash Carbon). Strangley the first pair imported from Germany came with boots, the second pair from UK didn't. Mine are used for everything from Nordic walking on roads to walking coast path to running woodland & hill trails

@curiouscrandall 5 лет назад

Just ran with poles for the first time and I'm not sure if they helped or not because I was flailing about like a drunk octopus 😂 Needs some practice!

@Whiskybottle118 9 месяцев назад

Walk before you run. Try Nordic Walking until the action becomes natural, up the pace, and when you can walk no faster run but keep the same action. With practice you'll fly, without it you'll injure someone.