Category Archives: hill running
Rule Your Running Terrain: Because races aren’t done on a treadmill
Unless you’re racing on a track, there’s SOME kind of terrain you’ll need to be prepared for come gun-time. Even during track season athletes have much to gain from varying the terrain on their workouts. Power and Speed: Hills build … Continue reading
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What Kind of Runner Are You? Trails, Tracks, Treadmills and Roads…Oh, My! (Part I)
When it comes to your choice of terrain, what kind of runner are you? Do you crave the speed of the track, the solitude of a long trail run, dodging car splash on the roads, or zoing out on the … Continue reading
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Get Faster by Getting Stronger Running Hills – Build Strength to Gain Speed
Jack and Jill ran up a hill to make them faster runners. Jack fell down ‘cuz he couldn’t keep pace and Jill went barreling up faster. I think I like that nursery rhyme better, don’t you? Hill running, hill repeats, … Continue reading
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