Hills!

[BeetrootFace77]

Just completed run 1 of week 8, I found it pretty tough and it was the closest I’ve come to stopping mid run but somehow managed to keep going. I think if it wasn’t for the hills which are unavoidable round here I would be much better, any tips at all for running hills?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done, hills make you stronger.

Head up, maintain cadence, shorten stride, pump arms.

If very steep, whether up or down, zig zagging can help.

Do not overstride coming down.

[BeetrootFace77 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks, I'll try all of that on Thursday. The hills are long and a gradual incline which seem to go on and on, maybe I need to be doing some strengthening exercises on my legs on the in-between days? Thank you for the advice

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to BeetrootFace77]

Any non impact cross training on your rest days will make you a better runner.

[BeetrootFace77 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I'll look up some exercises. Thanks for the advice!

[Her1 Graduate]

I have exactly the same problem - just done the same run today and could have cried going up the second to last hill as it was so tough! Thanks for asking the question I need help with too. Good luck with it all.

[BeetrootFace77 Graduate in reply to Her1]

Fingers crossed Thursday is a better run for us!