The stairs isn't a make or break area of the obstacle
course, but it can have an impact on how well you perform. When it comes to the
test, the rules of the stairs are you must touch at least one step going up, the
very top step, and at least one step going down. The more steps you can skip,
the faster you will get through the obstacle.
Going up is pretty straightforward: skip however many
steps you can, and if you can use the handrails to help guide your way up, use
them. Where people may lose time is descending the stairs.
That's why I put together a quick video about descending
the stairs, which you can check out here:
If there's one thing to take away after watching the
video, it's that as you're coming off the stairs, you want to make it seamless
and fluid, especially if you're skipping steps. Make the jump off the stairs a
part of your stride and avoid landing with both feet. Doing so disrupts your stride,
making you inefficient and using more energy than necessary.
Give it a try and let me know what you think.
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