Hill runs are also for slow-running jogglers like me

[CBDB]

Whilst hubby went out on one of his Stride walks (conquering hexagons), I had fun this morning doing a Hill Run with Coach Blue Benadum,  NRC Runner Up nikerunning.app.link?%24ran... 

Walked 2 minutes to my trail, stretched my calves (James Dunn stretches), and slow jogged the rest of the first 5 minute warmup. This took me perfectly to the start of my local hill! (Yes, I’m lucky for having a hill on my favourite route, although I didn’t think that when starting to run more than 2 years ago! On the pic, the hill starts just beyond the trees.) 

Then

- 45sec up the hill with 6 out of 10 effort

- Recover by joggling down again in 45 seconds

- Run up again 10 out of 10 effort, but controlled

- Recover by joggling down again in 75 seconds 

Repeat 5 times. 

And it’s so great to feel that even the likes of me, ultra-slow jogging, big-bodied runner that I am, can feel so exhilarated after having finished this session and feel so much stronger for it. It allowed me to explore the techniques of how to run up a hill!

Coach Blue mentioned how hill sessions are the equivalent of weightlifting for the running world.  

My hubby added to that, mentioning how hill running allows you to go all out without the impact of speed runs on level ground. You do the same effort as speed intervals but much less impact when trying to go fast. 

So a great hill run session to do! 

Happy running, everyone.  

Note to myself: last time I ran this run was Nov’21, as my last run before heading to the injury couch for a 3 months stint! But it’s a great comparison how far I’ve come: healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

That’s my favourite hill workout too! Such a grin inducer! Really glad it went well for you. Hills rule!!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

They do, indeed! 😀😀😀😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Got to love hills!

Hence the last Catch-Up Corner post..power to body and mind, and as a certain awesome forum friend told me....they are also character building!🤣

Well done you....!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

🙂😊☺️🙏👍🏽

[Doris8 Graduate10]

well done on your hill running ,

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Doris8]

Thank you!

[Brixcos]

... but what to do if you live in a flat area? 😳😂😂

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Brixcos]

in the audio run Benett suggests alternatives, even including driveways. But not sure he has long American driveways in mind, UK ones are pretty short! 🤣🤣

But it only needs a little slope you can run on for 45 seconds.

When initially searching for a hill on the map, I completely overlooked the little slope on my route until hubby said, that little slope will be perfect. So don’ t underestimate how much a hill a little slope can offer you.

So hope you find a slope somewhere!

[Brixcos in reply to CBDB]

Oh we have slopes! Or inclines! So when I'm off the IC, I will look to include this in my schedule! Yayyy 🙃😂

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Brixcos]

enjoy! 😀👏👍🏽

[Cmoi Graduate10 in reply to Brixcos]

Bridges? Steps? Staircases?

[Brixcos in reply to Cmoi]

When we are in London, we have 11 flights of stairs so that's sorted 😂😂

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

bridges is a great idea! 👍🏽

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Well done CBDB. That’s a great workout and the only way to get over the dread of hills is to show them who’s boss. 😀 That’s a fun NRC run and Coach Blue helps massively! Brilliant 🤩

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

he does! Yeah, it felt great!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That run is fun, I’ve done it twice, once on a gentle slope and once on a steep hill, how good is it that you can run hills again and feeling fit

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

yeah! I’m back and pretty happy about it. Thank you.

[Kevin41 Graduate10]

This actually makes hills sound fun! I can’t say I’m particularly fond of them though and I can’t bring myself to seek them out on purpose 😂

I do occasionally do routes which have a hill in them as my brain tells me I should but a whole session of just hills is impressive!!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Kevin41]

this audio run was a game changer in terms of my attitude towards hills. It really made me feel I’m “playing” with the hill. A good one to start to appreciate your hills in the area.

[Solor]

Thanks for this post CBDB, it sounds a great way to build stamina close to home and without being out for long. Deffo going to try this out and conquer my disinclination to run up hills.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Solor]

definitely! Let us know how it goes!