C25K Week 2 Run 1 finished. I live in a very rural area with many hills. So tempted to drive to a flatter area to go running to build up my strength. Running up a hill during the first run really tires me out! On to the next one
The Hills Have Eyes: C25K Week 2 Run 1 finished... - Couch to 5K
The Hills Have Eyes
Well done.
If you can't get up a hill, just turn round and run back down..........see if you can get a bit further up next time.
Good idea. I can get up the hill but tired afterwards! The there are hills on all roads leading up to my home, this is why I might start driving to somewhere with a flatter surface to complete the run
I can totally relate ive been going up ill and today at one point i was going so alow i thought for a second i was going backwards really tough today i need more energy i think and water i think
I started couch to 5k 3 years ok roughly. Once you finish it you can incorporate hills i believe they are vital. I did a half hill marathon on monday. Love it! Not an event.. I live in scotland...i belong in the hills keep it up!
When I first started, I drove to a lake to run around. I wanted something inspirational around me.
Sounds like a solid idea to me. Do what you need to do.
I am surrounded by big hills in all directions so I walk up the hill for my warm up walk (it takes around 15 mins), then I do some stretches and let my heart rate settle down for a minute or two then do my run at the top which is reasonably flat. I walk back down the hill for my cool down. This has worked well for me and has definitely helped improve my fitness
I drive to a flatter area! I’ve completed the programme and am now starting to incorporate some hills, this worked for me!
Hills are amazing for running on. When you can, try a coastal run too. The smell, taste, and wind all combine with regular ups and downs to make a fantastic journey - unless you are running in East Anglia, of course!