Snow to Surf

I committed myself to running for { Ace of Pace}A  team from Comox who wants to move up from twelfth overall to be in the top ten off all the teams. So nothing like a little bit of pressure  to stay healthy and in running shape I have picked up my training  trying to get my speed back on track although this is  harder then I thought , I havent picked up my mileage but am working on a faster turnover,  concentrating on pushing off with my feet as soon as they land on the ground , making sure that I land more on the ball off my feet, this helps me to lean slightly forward and  move forward sooner. My running stage is about 8 1/2 K.M Its after  the skier  and the xcountry skier finish their stages then I run down the Strathcona Parkway  it starts with a slight up hill  then a 6k.m down hill and finishes with a k.m or so undulating , which in running means its not easy, Down hill running sounds ok although you have to stay relaxed not do long strides by hurting your quads although they will be a bit sore any way,  not lean back and dig in with your heals ,   I think when running down the Parkway it,s best to stay relaxed and This way I hope to find my own form- pace -and stride. I'm also working on pushing down with my elbows to slow down , Its like pretending I'm having weights on my elbows  to slow me down when I go to fast down hill. This way I  dont place to much pressure on my knees and quads as I run down hill. I have started taking spin classes which help me a lot with turnover and having a faster pace and no sore legs  which is a bonus , I'm only the third stage of the relay  there are six more after me so  its a lot off organizing and planning to get every one on board , I'm glad Im only doing the first running stage.