Where do you look if running in a pack?

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2008-09-17 3:57 PM

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Subject: Where do you look if running in a pack?
Sometimes we get in a pack in this running program I'm doing. And I'm not sure where I should be looking. Can't really see the ground very well if we get in a group of 8 or whatever.

The back of the runner in front of me? Try to look 10 feet in front of the pack? Sometimes I get dizzy if I'm trying to look directly down to the ground.

2008-09-17 3:59 PM
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Subject: RE: Where do you look if running in a pack?
Look around you.  Watch for openings.  Practice breaking out.
2008-09-17 4:01 PM
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The easiest way to run in a pack is to be in front.  Cool

As this isn't always possible, I look at the feet of whoevers in front of me.  This lets me not step on them and know the upcoming terrain.

2008-09-17 4:01 PM
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Subject: RE: Where do you look if running in a pack?
Depends on the pace booty scenery around where we're running.
2008-09-17 4:05 PM
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Subject: RE: Where do you look if running in a pack?

Right ... I was beginning to think this was a trick question.

the bear - 2008-09-17 5:01 PM Depends on the pace booty scenery around where we're running.

2008-09-17 4:24 PM
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brian - 2008-09-17 5:05 PM

Right ... I was beginning to think this was a trick question.

the bear - 2008-09-17 5:01 PM Depends on the pace booty scenery around where we're running.

 

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2008-09-17 4:50 PM
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steveseer - 2008-09-17 5:01 PM

The easiest way to run in a pack is to be in front.

I disagree.  Easiest way is to run in the middle.  Front running is mentally and physically tiring.

There's a reason why people who are in the front of a pack tend to fade later. 

2008-09-17 5:01 PM
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You should stare at their lats.

2008-09-17 5:08 PM
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2008-09-17 6:23 PM
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Subject: RE: Where do you look if running in a pack?
Exactly....get to someone's side and run on the outside of the pack, preferably on the opposite side of any cross wind.  I like to be able to see what's ahead of me so I have time to react.  Your stride can slightly overlap their stride since you are at their side and not directly behind them.  I hate running directly behind someone, too easy to trip up if they slowdown, stumble, etc, plus it's harder to see terrain changes.    
2008-09-17 7:32 PM
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triritter - 2008-09-17 3:01 PM

You should stare at their lats.

You might not see obstacles in the road.   Find the right pacer as indicated earlier, and then stare a little lower and you can make sure everything is in your view.   All for safety of course. 



2008-09-18 8:23 AM
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Subject: RE: Where do you look if running in a pack?
You guys crack me up ... but it's an all-women's program, so there's no eye candy for me.
2008-09-18 9:00 AM
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Subject: RE: Where do you look if running in a pack?
Look for the telephone pole/mailbox/etc. that everyone else in front of you has quickly and silently run around.
2008-09-18 9:04 AM
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Offthegrid - 2008-09-18 9:23 AM You guys crack me up ... but it's an all-women's program, so there's no eye candy for me.

 

Then look behind you at the pack of men trailing you, many of them from this board apparently :-)

2008-09-18 10:36 AM
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Subject: RE: Where do you look if running in a pack?
My eyes gravitate to the lower back of the runner in front of me for some reason. It allows me to see everything. Just a natural position. Look around only if you need to, and are planning to break away or move positions.

If it's good pace booty, then all bets are off.
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