@pmccrann: Hills aren't the enemy.

Juan Vergara

@pmccrann: Hills aren't the enemy. They are an opportunity to run with great form. #workworks
Just Picked up this tweet by Coach P and wonder ... Asside from form, what's the equivalent to "watts" while running hills?
HR?? Perceived effort? I haven't quite figured out how pace "ideally" on hills!!

Al Truscott

HR usually works, but it lags by 10-30 sec. I use RPE, and cadence, making my steps shorter but just as quick, for me that'95 these days.

morpheus

hills bring out the concrete blocks in my shoes.

hills probably are my enemy.

[working on the perspective change]

imc1792

I see it as "hill repeats" are speed work in disguise.

Steve West

Posted By Tim Gagne on 23 Apr 2013 02:55 PM


I see it as "hill repeats" are speed work in disguise.

x2 - Hills as a workout are great... the only time they suck is late in a long run...

Coach Rich

+1 speedwork, also easier on the body (less pounding) and moderate use of aggressive downhill running can really improve your durability...but you gotta be careful. See moderate above. 

Pina

Hills build resilience for the last few miles of racing and help with managing the suffering... for me!

Coach Patrick

I look at hills on the run on race day and don't say "@#$%#^#^%&$%#&@^$%!!!!!!!" anymore. I say "time to get my form back on track" -- baby steps, good posture, etc. Then I try to maintain that as long as I can....